Jason Lee, Author at Time+Tide Watches

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“Hi I’m Jason, and I am timed by curiosity, not a mainspring.”

Jason began making art at seventeen, teaching himself to create freely as his interests in photography, filmmaking, and writing took shape.

He is a graduate of New York University’s prestigious Film & TV and Journalism programs, where he received the NYU Founders Day Award for academic and artistic excellence.

A Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Silver Key recipient, he has exhibited and sold photographs in noted galleries, with features in both print and online publications. Beyond his creative work, Jason is an independent watch enthusiast with no formal affiliations to the luxury brands he covers professionally. He explores both vintage and modern timepieces—an interest that began more than a decade ago with his first luxury watch, a rose‑gold Baume & Mercier Classima.

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Traska’s ambitious Chronograph Ref. 10251 swaps subdial hands for discs

Introducing

04.02.26

Traska’s ambitious Chronograph Ref. 10251 swaps subdial hands for discs

American microbrand Traska's first-ever chronograph introduces a novel subdial design that reduces visual clutter.

Audemars Piguet’s first 2026 releases: stone, skeletons, and a push toward “liveable” complications

In Depth

03.02.26

Audemars Piguet’s first 2026 releases: stone, skeletons, and a push toward “liveable” complications

AP might be appearing at Watches & Wonders this year, but isn't holding back with its first big round of new watches for 2026.

Piaget brings the Polo 79 back in two‑tone gold

Introducing

31.01.26

Piaget brings the Polo 79 back in two‑tone gold

The Polo 79's yellow gold and white gold iterations are now joined by a sibling that's halfway between the two - a solid gold two-tone.

An owner’s review of the vintage Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803, and why it’s such an underrated watch

Watch Reviews

29.01.26

An owner’s review of the vintage Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803, and why it’s such an underrated watch

The Rolex Day-Date is inarguably one of the most iconic watches of all time, but Jason Lee argues that its ref. 1803 guise might be…

Rado goes “fully anatomical” with the Anatom Skeleton

Introducing

28.01.26

Rado goes “fully anatomical” with the Anatom Skeleton

No bones about it: Rado's latest take on its ceramic integrated bracelet stunner is its first-ever skeleton dial, which feels appropriate.

Yema’s Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 promises patina and in-house movement performance

Hands On

26.01.26

Yema’s Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 promises patina and in-house movement performance

Yema offers a modern take on its1960s skin divers, but with a very contemporary hook: a manufacture micro‑rotor plus a bronze case.

Bulgari’s “Art of Gold” at LVMH Watch Week 2026 brings the Monete and Tubogas back to centre stage

In Depth

22.01.26

Bulgari’s “Art of Gold” at LVMH Watch Week 2026 brings the Monete and Tubogas back to centre stage

Bulgari offers a rose gold secret watch utilising ancient coinage and a yellow-gold, gemstone-set cuff watch to inaugurate its 2026.

Zenith doubles down on Defy at LVMH Watch Week 2026, from black ceramic to a rose-gold tourbillon

In Depth

21.01.26

Zenith doubles down on Defy at LVMH Watch Week 2026, from black ceramic to a rose-gold tourbillon

Zenith goes hard on the Defy to start 2026, offering a six-watch release that moves from stealthy black ceramic to precious metal spectacle.

Tired of your watches? Try swapping straps

Opinion

19.01.26

Tired of your watches? Try swapping straps

Strap changes punch above their weight when it comes to watch collecting.

Finding beauty in imperfection: why watch lovers go wild for “patina”

Watch Culture

17.01.26

Finding beauty in imperfection: why watch lovers go wild for “patina”

In a world where modern manufacturing can deliver almost comically consistent finishes, the wabi-sabi of vintage watches has never been more appealing.

Glashütte Original’s PanoMaticCalendar “Blue of Dawn” is inspired by their watchmakers’ early morning starts

Hands On

13.01.26

Glashütte Original’s PanoMaticCalendar “Blue of Dawn” is inspired by their watchmakers’ early morning starts

Complicated, openworked, draped in platinum and handsome navy tones, this watch is a reminder of what makes GO such a singular brand.

CIGA design’s Time Cipher puts wandering hours on an ultra-dark-dialled watch

Micro Mondays

13.01.26

CIGA design’s Time Cipher puts wandering hours on an ultra-dark-dialled watch

CIGA's latest mechanical complication, a modern take on a wandering hours watch, is a fitting follow-up to its GPHG-winning Blue Planet.

The Art of Fusion in three chapters: a deep dive into Hublot’s past, present and future

In Depth

04.01.26

The Art of Fusion in three chapters: a deep dive into Hublot’s past, present and future

Jason Lee pens an in‑depth look at how Hublot has evolved into one of the most talked‑about names in contemporary watchmaking.

Going swimmingly: our favourite dive watches of 2025

Lists

30.12.25

Going swimmingly: our favourite dive watches of 2025

Plenty of dive watches made a splash in 2025, but here's what we thought were the best - and we've put our money where our…

The Eylandt Puck is a lug-less everyday watch with a smoother sweep

Micro Mondays

29.12.25

The Eylandt Puck is a lug-less everyday watch with a smoother sweep

The latest release under American brand Hemel's affordable Eylandt sub-brand says it all in the name: puck-shaped, quartz and accessible.

Japanese microbrand Kiwame Tokyo introduces the Iwao series with dials inspired by stone

Micro Mondays

22.12.25

Japanese microbrand Kiwame Tokyo introduces the Iwao series with dials inspired by stone

This restrained and elegant take on a field watch from a Japanese watch industry veteran is an exquisite example of "honest watchmaking".

The De Rijke & Co. Capri proves minimalism can be sculptural

Introducing

22.12.25

The De Rijke & Co. Capri proves minimalism can be sculptural

This design-forward Dutch brand's dress watch features a unique case, with a dramatically curved sapphire crystal and cleverly hidden lugs.

Monochrome and Habring² return with the Montre de Souscription 4 Seconde Morte

Introducing

19.12.25

Monochrome and Habring² return with the Montre de Souscription 4 Seconde Morte

Our friends over at Monochrome’s Montre de Souscription series returns for its fourth instalment with a jumping seconds piece (with a dial designed by our…

Laco and Circula team up on the ProLab, a two-watch collaboration celebrating their shared German roots

Hands On

11.12.25

Laco and Circula team up on the ProLab, a two-watch collaboration celebrating their shared German roots

“Two watches, one idea”: this pair of watches from these two Pforzheim-based brands is the watch equivalent of artists in dialogue.

Serica’s 6190 TXD brings back the tuxedo dial

Introducing

10.12.25

Serica’s 6190 TXD brings back the tuxedo dial

Serica takes its familiar field‑watch architecture and dresses it up for casino night with a enamelled tuxedo dial.

Ressence’s Type 3 gets the Marc Newson treatment

Introducing

04.12.25

Ressence’s Type 3 gets the Marc Newson treatment

Ressence collaborates with the legendary Australian industrial designer on a highly legible take on the brand's iconic, oil-filled Type 3.

Why the Grand Seiko SLGW007 “Moonlit Birch” is the Evolution 9 that finally makes sense on a strap

Video

30.11.25

Why the Grand Seiko SLGW007 “Moonlit Birch” is the Evolution 9 that finally makes sense on a strap

Jason loves bracelets, but the Grand Seiko SLGW007 made him reconsider his stance, with this manual-winder joining his collection.

Panerai’s PAM01759 Is a vintage-coded take on the Luminor Marina

Introducing

26.11.25

Panerai’s PAM01759 Is a vintage-coded take on the Luminor Marina

This offbeat Luminor pairs a prominently domed sapphire crystal with a sandwich dial that uses Arabic numerals at every hour.

Armin Strom’s One Week Skeleton Rose Gold goes fully openworked, in serious style

Hands On

26.11.25

Armin Strom’s One Week Skeleton Rose Gold goes fully openworked, in serious style

Armin Strom debuts its first skeletonised take on its architectural One Week design, decked out in warm rose gold, for Dubai Watch Week 2025.

Felipe Pikullik steps into in‑house with the Mondphase II

Introducing

19.11.25

Felipe Pikullik steps into in‑house with the Mondphase II

It's equipped with the Calibre FPMP2, the brand's first-ever in-house movement with fully designed architecture.

The Peren One brings mechaquartz practicality to a clean bi‑compax design

Introducing

15.11.25

The Peren One brings mechaquartz practicality to a clean bi‑compax design

This Peren chronograph is also the brand's first watch without an overt Transylvanian source of inspiration - but that's no bad thing.

Chronoswiss’ Neo Digiteur pairs jumping hours with digital minutes and running seconds in an interesting take on a montre à guichet

Introducing

15.11.25

Chronoswiss’ Neo Digiteur pairs jumping hours with digital minutes and running seconds in an interesting take on a montre à guichet

The iconoclastic independent watchmaker translates its typical regulator display into a rectangular, montre à guichet form.

Grand Seiko expands its Elegance and Heritage lines with two GMTs and two 9F quartz pieces

Introducing

10.11.25

Grand Seiko expands its Elegance and Heritage lines with two GMTs and two 9F quartz pieces

The SBGM255 Snowdrop, SBGM257 Moondrop, SBGX265 and SBGX357 Skyflake all express different dimensions of what makes GS such a great brand.

Farer expands its Moonphase line with Stratton and Burbidge Eastern Arabic

Introducing

10.11.25

Farer expands its Moonphase line with Stratton and Burbidge Eastern Arabic

Farer pairs its signature oversized moonphase display with natural stone and Eastern Arabic numerals in these two new models.

These Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers La Quête métiers d’art pieces tell centuries-old stories

In Depth

09.11.25

These Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers La Quête métiers d’art pieces tell centuries-old stories

The Les Cabinotiers Homage to Epic Warriors Minute Repeater and The Labours of Heracles unite grand feu enamel and hand‑engraving.

Christopher Ward’s C1 Jump Hour Mk V brings the JJ01 back to the core collection

Introducing

08.11.25

Christopher Ward’s C1 Jump Hour Mk V brings the JJ01 back to the core collection

Christopher Ward revives Johannes Jahnke’s JJ01 modular jump-hour system in style, offered in Dusk Gold or Noon Blue.

Mother‑of‑pearl meets Vietnamese lacquer in the Awake Sơn Mài Fragments collection

Introducing

06.11.25

Mother‑of‑pearl meets Vietnamese lacquer in the Awake Sơn Mài Fragments collection

Vietnamese lacquer meets Japanese raden, Swiss movements and French straps in this cross-cultural masterpiece.

How a sceptic ended up wearing an eight‑day Panerai more than the “sure things” in his box

Watch Reviews

02.11.25

How a sceptic ended up wearing an eight‑day Panerai more than the “sure things” in his box

Jason shares how the Luminor 8 Giorni PAM00915 pushed through his scepticism and became the first Panerai in his collection.

CIGA design’s Everest Summit frames a central tourbillon with real Everest bedrock

Introducing

30.10.25

CIGA design’s Everest Summit frames a central tourbillon with real Everest bedrock

The GPHG-winning Chinese firm celebrates the world's tallest mountain with a techy tourbillon piece with a dial made from Everest itself.

Nodus brings a stealthy look back to the range with the Sector II Pilot DLC

Introducing

25.10.25

Nodus brings a stealthy look back to the range with the Sector II Pilot DLC

A stealthy DLC colourway has been added to the core collection of the Nodus Sector II platform.

Why a watch with an animal‑skin strap shouldn’t be your only watch

Opinion

22.10.25

Why a watch with an animal‑skin strap shouldn’t be your only watch

Jason Lee argues that across most situations, a watch with an animal‑skin strap is rarely the smartest default.