Andrew sits down for a ‘Big Interview’ with WatchPro’s Rob Corder on our UK expansion
Jamie WeissThe new year always gives us time to reflect, and wow – what a year 2024 was for Time+Tide. Our London Discovery Studio is officially up and running, and more than a few people have noticed… It’s been amazing to see the European watch community come through to Great Portland Street in droves, as well as hear the kind words our fellow watch enthusiasts and press have had for us. It’s easy to drink your own Kool-Aid… But reading WatchPro co-founder and editor Rob Corder’s ‘Big Interview’ with our founder Andrew McUtchen about the London studio (which they also interviewed us about last year) and our UK expansion really cements – for me and I’m sure others – that we’re doin’ something pretty cool here.
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In their long chat, Rob and Andrew touch on the history of Time+Tide, the genesis of the Discovery Studio concept, as well as Andrew’s plans for the future. Andrew rarely beats around the bush, but it’s a pretty candid and unpretentious explanation of where we’re at. For what it’s worth, Andrew’s noted that he’s “super grateful for the kind words but I am not doing anything like reinventing retail… but as the frontman of a great team – we’ve got a deal?” You’re being modest, mate. Anyway, give the interview a read here, and thanks again for your support. Hope you have a great weekend!
Jamie and the Time+Tide Team
Watch meme of the week: Sweet Baby Ray’s
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Mark Zuckerberg becoming one of the world’s most prominent watch collectors wasn’t something that was on my bingo card for 2024 – but as more than a few people have pointed out, as the world’s third richest man with a net worth of over US$210 billion, buying Patek Philippes is like buying Casios for him. His latest purchase: a Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1, which has been a bit controversial…
Wrist shot of the week: K.I.S.S.
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Sometimes, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to shooting a good wrist shot – sometimes a classic watch shot in a tasteful but unpretentious way is all you need. Keep it simple, stupid! And that’s exactly what @bowlofsalmon has offered this week with this lovely, not stupid at all shot of their Rolex Explorer II – or as they joke, their “most worn watch of 2025”.
Time+Tide Shop pick of the week: Baltic Prismic Salmon
In my opinion, the Art Deco-inspired, bi-metal Baltic Prismic is the most interesting watch in Baltic’s current repertoire. While the stone dial variants of this modern cocktail watch have got lots of positive press lately, the ‘standard’ Prismic dials in the range aren’t anything to sniff at. Radial guilloché, gentle brushing, a grained subdial, polished indices and brushed dauphine hands with polished chamfers… It’s quite architectural and quite lovely, especially in salmon. Two different strap options are available: either an Italian calf leather strap or a brushed steel integrated Milanese bracelet, which features a sliding clasp. Both options feature quick-release systems if you want to swap out one for the other.
Discover the Baltic Prismic Salmon in the Time+Tide Shop, either online or in-store at our Melbourne Discovery Studio. Price: A$1,800 (leather strap), A$1,950 (Milanese bracelet)
Our favourite Time+Tide coverage of the week
The new Toledano & Chan B/1.2 adds a wedge-shaped crystal and a Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial
With such a disruptive and celebrated inaugural effort – followed by one-off creations that had collectors chasing after them at auction – the watch community has been eagerly awaiting the true sequel to the Toledano & Chan B/1… And here it is, boasting a Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial and a new faceted, wedge-shaped sapphire crystal to match its sloped brutalist case. Watch Andrew get hands-on with it in NYC with Phil Toledano above, and read more here.
The ultimate watch hand style guide
Us watch nerds like to get up close and personal with the most particular minutiae of watches, and this also includes (nick)naming just about everything. Whether we’re talking about the types of patina on vintage watches or recognisable monikers for specific watch references, encountering this lingo without any familiarity can be daunting. Similarly, this applies to watch hands. Borna has penned a handy guide to all the main types… See what I did there? Read it here.
Why I converted wrists, and how it could happen to you
I must admit that I personally get very irked by right-handed people who wear their watches on the right wrist… It’s just wrong, sorry not sorry. Buffy used to be one of those people – but they’ve decided to shift wrists (and not because of any negging on my part, it must be said). This is a conundrum that we’re sure many of you have faced, and while it seems superficial, it’s actually more significant that you might think. Read Buffy’s explanation as to why here.