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Celebrating complication with 12 of the most complicated watches of all time

Lists

16.04.25

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Celebrating complication with 12 of the most complicated watches of all time

Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

18.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

Franck Muller’s Long Island Evolution Master Jumper is an avant-garde manual-winder with three jumping displays

Hands On

28.02.25

Franck Muller’s Long Island Evolution Master Jumper is an avant-garde manual-winder with three jumping displays

Three jumping displays, a shaped movement, and avant-garde design - that sounds like a Franck Muller, alright!

The Franck Muller Round Skeleton Baguette 31 shows off skeletonisation on a small scale

Hands On

20.02.25

The Franck Muller Round Skeleton Baguette 31 shows off skeletonisation on a small scale

This exuberant piece is a prime example of what Franck Muller is capable of in terms of gem-setting and movement design on a small scale.

The 10 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

Buying Guides

20.02.25

The 10 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

Who says watches have to be round?

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

Lists

08.02.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

There’s an almost tangible romance to shopping in person, now you can spend a day perusing one of the world’s most charming cities — London.

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

Lists

20.01.25

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

2025 brings the Year of the Wooden Snake, and with it, a bunch of Lunar New Year watches.

New releases from Simon Brette, Richard Mille, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

22.12.24

New releases from Simon Brette, Richard Mille, Breguet and more

With Christmas nearly here there seems to be no respite from brands releasing new watches, with Year of the Snake releases starting already.

New releases from Farer, Voutilanen, Louis Erard and more

Last Week in Watches

01.12.24

New releases from Farer, Voutilanen, Louis Erard and more

This was a great week for independent watchmaking, where we had brands experimenting not just with colours but with case shapes, materials and techniques as…

The Franck Muller Long Island Evolution 7 Days Power Reserve ditches Art Deco for modern

Hands On

03.11.24

The Franck Muller Long Island Evolution 7 Days Power Reserve ditches Art Deco for modern

New inner case, floating numerals, and a semi-skeletonised movement.

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Last Week in Watches

03.11.24

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Tudor drops an unexpected GMT, Ulysse Nardin goes freaky traditional, and Ralph Lauren makes a watch fit for a fancy cowboy.

The best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Buying Guides

23.08.24

The best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Easter Arabic numerals carry some of the most luxurious connotations in the watch industry, and these are the best watches to find them on.

There’s a new watch fair in town – Milano Watch Week lands in October

News

25.07.24

There’s a new watch fair in town – Milano Watch Week lands in October

The first-ever Milano Watch Week is set to take place in October, celebrating the best independent watchmaking has to offer.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

Last Week in Watches

07.07.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

More than simple colour switch-ups, this week brought some complete redesigns from various brands.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

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12.05.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…

Franck Muller’s cigarette lighter watch was the wackiest creation of Geneva Watch Week

Watch Carry Wednesdays

24.04.24

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Franck Muller’s cigarette lighter watch was the wackiest creation of Geneva Watch Week

The first-ever cigarette lighter with watchmaking complications, the Master Lighter is the most Franck Muller thing ever.

The highlights of Elton John’s Christie’s auction

Auctions

19.01.24

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The highlights of Elton John’s Christie’s auction

The Rocket Man is celebrating his EGOT status in unusual fashion.

New releases from Franck Muller, Seiko, Otsuka Lotec and more

Last Week in Watches

07.01.24

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New releases from Franck Muller, Seiko, Otsuka Lotec and more

2024 kicks off with an independent-dominated collection of releases.

6 of the best tonneau-cased watches you can buy now

Lists

29.12.23

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6 of the best tonneau-cased watches you can buy now

Tonneau-cased watches can be barrels of fun. Here's a few of our favourites.

New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

Last Week in Watches

03.12.23

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New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

Wow… Nobody expected much in terms of watch releases this week, but some of the biggest brands in the industry unexpectedly decided to present very…

Franck Muller & Bamford Watch Department debut a snowy Snoopy Crazy Hours sequel

Introducing

26.11.23

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Franck Muller & Bamford Watch Department debut a snowy Snoopy Crazy Hours sequel

Bamford Watch Department teams up with Franck Muller and Peanuts for their second collaborative limited edition, a snowy take on the Crazy Hours.

New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more

Last Week in Watches

01.10.23

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New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more

Last week's big releases were particularly colourful, from laser tag-inspired Zodiacs to beautifully enameled Louis Vuitton watches.

The Franck Muller Vanguard Beach is a summery sports watch inspired by the sea

Introducing

28.09.23

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The Franck Muller Vanguard Beach is a summery sports watch inspired by the sea

An Asia-Pacific exclusive, this colourful new Franck Muller collection arrives just in time for Southern Hemisphere summer.

The Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Flash brings a sporty attitude to a complex movement

Introducing

26.05.23

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The Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Flash brings a sporty attitude to a complex movement

It can sometimes be difficult to know what to make of Franck Muller. Whether it’s because of the brand’s relative youth or general whimsical approach…

Video

12.03.23

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VIDEO: The Franck Muller Vanguard Rose Skeleton Black Diamond is a gem-set marvel

The Vanguard Rose Skeleton Diamonds from Franck Muller is a display of the Master of Complications’ other claim to fame – gem-setting. Taking the form…

VIDEO: The wide-ranging scope of the Franck Muller Curvex collection

Hands On

20.01.23

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VIDEO: The wide-ranging scope of the Franck Muller Curvex collection

Franck Muller is celebrating their 30th anniversary, and to celebrate, the brand has decided to update an icon. The Franck Muller Curvex, with its unique,…

The Franck Muller Crazy Hours is a horological exercise in pure, unbridled fun

In Depth

06.01.23

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The Franck Muller Crazy Hours is a horological exercise in pure, unbridled fun

It goes likes this: 8, 1, 6, 11, 4, 9, 2, 7, 12, 5, 10, 3. No, this isn’t some Fibonacci-like mathematical sequence, the combination…

The Franck Muller Vanguard Skeleton Colour Dreams is a joyful riot of mad-cap fun

Video

09.12.22

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The Franck Muller Vanguard Skeleton Colour Dreams is a joyful riot of mad-cap fun

Ever wondered what happens when you take the colour wheel and throw it at a watch with extreme craftsmanship and precision? Well, we recently found…

Introducing

15.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye Vanguard

Character watches have enjoyed a resurgence as of late. We’ve seen TAG Heuer x Mario, the revived Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak…

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Lists

04.08.22

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Paris has many flattering nicknames from the “City of Love” to “the Fashion Capital”, and while it’s thoroughly earned both of those monikers, it should…

Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gun point for £72,000 Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph

News

19.04.22

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Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gun point for £72,000 Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph

Amir Khan has become the latest celebrity victim of watch crime after the British boxer was robbed at gun-point in London last night. The former…

Introducing

11.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Snoopy inspired Crazy Hours

“Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There’s so little hope for advancement.” These words were…

Rent a Rolex Submariner now for $299 a month – will luxury watch rentals ever take off?

Opinion

04.06.20

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Rent a Rolex Submariner now for $299 a month – will luxury watch rentals ever take off?

“Consumers have demonstrated an appetite to shift away from traditional ownership to newer ways in which to access product.” That was the intro of the…

The watches of Michael Jordan, including Ulysse Nardin, Panerai, Rolex and Franck Muller

Pop Culture

12.04.20

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The watches of Michael Jordan, including Ulysse Nardin, Panerai, Rolex and Franck Muller

Michael Jordan is an NBA legend who many consider to be the greatest player of all time, the GOAT, or, if on social media, simply…

Welcome to Watchland, the story of the Franck Muller manufacture

Pop Culture

20.03.20

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Welcome to Watchland, the story of the Franck Muller manufacture

From Watchland, the Genevan estate where Franck Muller is based, you are able to look out across the calm blue waters of Lake Geneva to…

Introducing

18.03.20

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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Vanguard Classic that can take you from boardroom to beach

Fans of Franck Muller will know there is something in the Vanguard collection for everyone. With more than 30 different references in the current lineup,…

Great ‘Grams: The Independent Watchmakers Edition

Pop Culture

14.03.20

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Great ‘Grams: The Independent Watchmakers Edition

This week on Great ’Grams, it’s all about independent watchmakers, and taking a look at the many different ways these patrons of watchmaking go about…

You make me crazy – the Franck Muller Crazy Hours ladies

Watch Reviews

11.03.20

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You make me crazy – the Franck Muller Crazy Hours ladies

When we see something repeatedly, over time, our brains quickly form habits that enable us to infer what we are seeing, bypassing the need to…

Introducing

03.03.20

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INTRODUCING: The triple threat of the Franck Muller Master Banker in steel

Franck Muller is known as the Master of Complications, and for good reason. Almost none of the watches produced by the Genevan watchmaker are straightforward,…

HANDS-ON: The revelatory Franck Muller Color Dreams

Watch Reviews

27.02.20

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HANDS-ON: The revelatory Franck Muller Color Dreams

One of the biggest perks about this job is discovering things that I previously wouldn’t have known about myself. Now, I know that sounds both…

Why it’s so challenging to paint a Franck Muller dial

Pop Culture

20.02.20

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Why it’s so challenging to paint a Franck Muller dial

Editor’s note: Franck Muller are known for their incredibly complex movements, wonderfully curved case designs, and brightly coloured dials. But did you know that each…

Melbourne Franck Muller boutique robbed in broad daylight by man wielding syringe, hammer and bad wig

News

14.02.20

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Melbourne Franck Muller boutique robbed in broad daylight by man wielding syringe, hammer and bad wig

**UPDATE: We have had confirmation from Franck Muller Australia that the stolen model is a round diamond watch, model number 4200 QZ R D3 CD…

Franck Muller offers watchmaking that comes from the heart

Watch Reviews

14.02.20

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Franck Muller offers watchmaking that comes from the heart

Editor’s note: Today, love is in the air. Florists are being run off their feet, restaurants are booked out and Cupid has spent the week…

Opinion

14.01.20

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OPINION: Diamonds are a man’s best friend

Up until a month ago, if you’d asked me whether or not it was appropriate for a man to have diamonds adorning his timepiece, my…

Technicolour treats: The most colourful watches of 2019

Lists

07.01.20

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Technicolour treats: The most colourful watches of 2019

Last year saw the release of a great many brilliant and colourful timepieces that aren’t shy of living on the brighter side of life. In…

LIST: James Robinson’s favourite watch photos from 2019

Lists

31.12.19

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LIST: James Robinson’s favourite watch photos from 2019

It pains me so to admit this, but oftentimes a story is only as good as the photos that accompany it — especially when you’re…

LIST: Time+Tide photographer Jason’s favourite watch photos from 2019

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30.12.19

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LIST: Time+Tide photographer Jason’s favourite watch photos from 2019

I asked Jason, Time+Tide’s resident photographer, if he could tell me his favourite watch photos from 2019 that he had captured, without quite realising the…

Lists

27.12.19

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Luke’s 5 favourite watches of 2019

I’ve certainly had less turbulent years. In 2019, I quit a stable job, hurled myself into start-up life and lived with my in-laws for 10…

Lists

24.12.19

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XXXL: 3 of the biggest watches of 2019

One of the biggest trends for timepieces of the last decade has been oversized case dimensions that stretch well into the 45mm plus category. And…

Crazy love – Franck Muller’s Cintrée Curvex Crazy Hours in blue tones

Watch Reviews

15.10.19

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Crazy love – Franck Muller’s Cintrée Curvex Crazy Hours in blue tones

Often we talk about emblematic or iconic models or shapes in a brand’s line-up, such as Franck Muller, with their distinctive Curvex line. Less often…

EVENT: A Crazy few Hours with Franck Muller in Melbourne

Pop Culture

30.09.19

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EVENT: A Crazy few Hours with Franck Muller in Melbourne

The Franck Muller Vanguard Crazy Hours landed in Melbourne last week, and not only was I fortunate to take a closer look at it, but…