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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 21 – The Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 All Black

21.12.16

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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 21 – The Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 All Black

Forget for a moment that the Chairman of Hublot, and the man-behind-the-brand Jean-Claude Biver would look frighteningly Santa-like in a red jumpsuit, sans the paunch.…

Friday Wind Down

16.12.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 16th December, 2016 – the milestone edition

The first post on Time+Tide went live on the 20th of March, 2014, and in the subsequent 33 months we’ve had a blast publishing news,…

HANDS-ON: An exercise in harmony and contrast – the Hublot Classic Fusion Racing Grey in King Gold

Watch Reviews

15.12.16

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HANDS-ON: An exercise in harmony and contrast – the Hublot Classic Fusion Racing Grey in King Gold

If you look at watches on a regular basis (we’re guessing you do), it’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of ever-escalating novelties…

Lists

26.11.16

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LIST: Six men’s watches that look incredible on women (and why)

Ever since the female of the species began wearing trousers circa the 1920s, they’ve been gradually but persistently encroaching into the territory of men. Never…

LIST: Back to the future – 5 Westworld-ready pocket watches

Lists

22.11.16

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LIST: Back to the future – 5 Westworld-ready pocket watches

Right now, there’s an internal Time+Tide email thread going around with the subject line Westworld. It’s a series of communications chronicling our obsession with HBO’s…

EVENT: Aussies do it blacker, celebrating 10 years of Hublot All Black watches in Sydney

Pop Culture

19.11.16

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EVENT: Aussies do it blacker, celebrating 10 years of Hublot All Black watches in Sydney

‘Black’ is a term that has come to denote the best in luxury. Anyone who has either accidentally, and I’m looking at myself here, or intentionally…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Smoke and mirrors – the Hublot Big Bang All Black Sapphire

Pop Culture

05.11.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Smoke and mirrors – the Hublot Big Bang All Black Sapphire

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/159551168″] Ten years ago Hublot pioneered the black-on-black-on-black look in watches. Sure, it made it hard to read the time, but when your watch…

EDITOR’S PICK: FakeWatchBusta on how to buy your first baller watch

Pop Culture

29.10.16

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EDITOR’S PICK: FakeWatchBusta on how to buy your first baller watch

Editor’s Note: Last night over drinks a friend had a question. He considers he’s reached some sort of early milestone in his collecting. He has…

VIDEO: The CEO of Ferrari Australasia drives into our office (literally) to talk Hublot and the 488 Spider

Interview

27.10.16

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VIDEO: The CEO of Ferrari Australasia drives into our office (literally) to talk Hublot and the 488 Spider

We’re no stranger to Hublot’s partnership with the Ferrari, and we’ve managed to get pretty close to the action over the years. We’ve worn the…

VIDEO: WHY I LOVE MY WATCH with Ben Cooper, Head Chef of Chin Chin, featuring Hublot

Interview

18.10.16

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VIDEO: WHY I LOVE MY WATCH with Ben Cooper, Head Chef of Chin Chin, featuring Hublot

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/153864160″] The story of the watch ended up being bigger than the act of me having the watch… This is perhaps the best video proof…

IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

Watch Reviews

15.10.16

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IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

The story in a second New movement + new look = new ball game? Hublot describe their Meccano-inspired Big Bang Meca-10 as a ‘transitional object’.…

Friday Wind Down

30.09.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 30th September, 2016

It’s a public holiday in Victoria today – Grand Final Friday, so the Time+Tide office is officially empty, but that doesn’t mean we’re not hard…

Introducing

23.09.16

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Racing Grey collection

Ever since we laid eyes (and hands) on the incredibly beautiful King Gold Blue model, we’ve been paying extra attention to the Classic Fusion line.…

WATCHSPOTTING: Richard Branson vs the ‘Million Dollar Beard’

Pop Culture

28.08.16

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WATCHSPOTTING: Richard Branson vs the ‘Million Dollar Beard’

Editor’s Note: It started with a post on LinkedIn by Richard Branson, which was titled ‘Great Beards come with Great Responsibility‘. My first thought was…

Friday Wind Down

26.08.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 26th August, 2016 – the shady edition

Birds are chirping, flowers are budding, and there’s a renewed sense of optimism in the air. Yes, springtime is almost here. Not sure about you,…

MY WATCH STORY: Ted from Petrolicious and his Rolex GMT Master 1675

Interview

12.08.16

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MY WATCH STORY: Ted from Petrolicious and his Rolex GMT Master 1675

Editorial Director of Petrolicious, a site and production house dedicated to showcasing the world’s finest classic cars and their owners, Ted Gushue has an instagam…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: A new take on the Big Bang. The Hublot Meca-10 All Black video review

Watch Reviews

05.08.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: A new take on the Big Bang. The Hublot Meca-10 All Black video review

You’re looking at the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 All Black. Further proof, if any were needed, that the brand is on a roll right now.…

Friday Wind Down

29.07.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 29th July, 2016

To paraphrase Stipe et al – it’s the end of the week as we know it. We started off the week watching highlights of Juventus’s…

VIDEO: Hublot, Juventus and the beautiful game

News

29.07.16

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VIDEO: Hublot, Juventus and the beautiful game

Hublot loves football. If you watched the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil this would have been abundantly clear – even the referee boards bore…

EVENT: Hublot, official timekeeper of Juventus, welcomes legend and young guns to Melbourne

Pop Culture

26.07.16

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EVENT: Hublot, official timekeeper of Juventus, welcomes legend and young guns to Melbourne

“Are there any Juve fans here?” Craig Foster, Australia’s key football commentator and former Socceroo, asked the crowd gathered in a special roped-off, soccer pitch-themed…

Friday Wind Down

08.07.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 8th July, 2016 – the best unusual dials edition

It’s Friday, so turn that frown upside down and and grab yourself a drink. This week we’ve been thinking about that part of the watch…

Interview

09.06.16

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INTERVIEW: Flavio Manzoni, Design Director of Ferrari, talks about Hublot and the importance of boldness

Right now, Vivid Sydney is in full swing. Not familiar? Well, in a nutshell, it’s an annual three-week festival of ‘light, music and ideas’ that’s…

Opinion

03.06.16

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OPINION: How to buy your first baller watch – by @fakewatchbusta

Editor’s Note: Any Instagram-savvy watch fan who doesn’t follow @fakewatchbusta and @rolex_enforcer is either lying, in need of a tip, or perhaps they just have enough…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Moonphase Titanium, same style, smaller size

Watch Reviews

01.06.16

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Moonphase Titanium, same style, smaller size

For Hublot, 2015 was very much the year of the Big Bang, with the release of some pretty radical variations and the use of several…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Hublot Classic Fusion Berluti video review. You’ve heard of leather straps, but how about a leather dial?

Watch Reviews

28.04.16

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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Hublot Classic Fusion Berluti video review. You’ve heard of leather straps, but how about a leather dial?

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Hublot are masters of the well-executed partnership. From cricket to cars, they’ve crafted success through smart collaborations.…

Friday Wind Down

22.04.16

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 22nd April, 2016, Raining Purple Watches Edition (R.I.P Prince Rogers Nelson)

The Time+Tide office relies on a few things to function. A very cheap pretend Nespresso coffee machine. Extremely poor internet connection, due to the thick…

LIST: 6 sucker punch watches from Baselworld we did not see coming

News

14.04.16

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LIST: 6 sucker punch watches from Baselworld we did not see coming

Sometimes you see the hits coming, sometimes you don’t. For example, the new Daytona. We spotted that alluring black ceramic bezel from December. 2013. But…

News

01.04.16

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IN PRINT: Our full page feature in The Australian newspaper’s WISH Magazine, April 2016

Once a month, we write a full page feature about watches for The Australian newspaper’s super glossy WISH Magazine. WISH is a bit of an institution in…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang MECA-10, for when one power reserve indicator isn’t enough

Watch Reviews

22.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang MECA-10, for when one power reserve indicator isn’t enough

Hublot are one of the boldest (and most polarising) brands in the luxury watch industry – their designs inspire intense feelings, both negative and positive.…

BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Day 4 , featuring Hublot, Bulgari and Seiko

Opinion

19.03.16

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BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Day 4 , featuring Hublot, Bulgari and Seiko

The Basel Lookbook, in which our friend and fashion advisor Ceri David casts an eye over the best releases of Baselworld and suggests what might…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Italia Independent ‘Camo Green’ – camouflage that stands out

Watch Reviews

18.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Italia Independent ‘Camo Green’ – camouflage that stands out

Following on from last year’s collaboration with Italia Independent’s Lapo Elkann, Hublot has released three new Big Bangs in partnership with the edgy Italian outfitter.…

THE BASEL BIBLE, 2016 EDITION: All the latest watches, live from the world’s biggest watch fair

Watch Education

17.03.16

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THE BASEL BIBLE, 2016 EDITION: All the latest watches, live from the world’s biggest watch fair

Baselworld. The biggest watch fair in the world occupies over 141,000 square metres of floor space, showcases 1500 exhibitors and is reported on by 4,000+…

BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Our fashion attaché suggests what to wear with all the latest watches from Baselworld

Lists

16.03.16

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BASEL LOOKBOOK 2016: Our fashion attaché suggests what to wear with all the latest watches from Baselworld

The Basel Lookbook, in which our friend and fashion advisor Ceri David casts an eye over the best releases of Baselworld and suggests what might…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Alarm Repeater All Black

Watch Reviews

10.03.16

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Alarm Repeater All Black

Before the ubiquity of the mobile phone, one of the most useful functions a watch could have was an alarm. These days it’s a decidedly…

VIDEO: Captains of Industry with Jean-Claude Biver and Hublot ambassador Michael Clarke

Pop Culture

02.03.16

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VIDEO: Captains of Industry with Jean-Claude Biver and Hublot ambassador Michael Clarke

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/157241093″] There are certain moments on the Time+Tide journey that stand out. When, amid the blur of watches, events and people you just step back…

Introducing

11.02.16

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire (live pics, price)

Hublot have just set a very high bar for Baselworld 2016, coming out of the gates early with the Big Bang Unico Sapphire – a…

VIDEO: How to stir-fry, with the Head Chef of Chin Chin (and his Hublot)

Pop Culture

03.02.16

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VIDEO: How to stir-fry, with the Head Chef of Chin Chin (and his Hublot)

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/153861478″] If you want to learn how to cook an unbelievable braised beef stir-fry just like you’ve had at Melbourne’s most insanely impossible to get…

Watch Reviews

13.01.16

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IN-DEPTH: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang

The story in a second: It’s a Big Bang, but not as you know it. If you know Hublot, you know the Big Bang. The…

Lists

03.01.16

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LIST: Four watches perfect for polo

Team T+T are still riding high off our successful day out at Polo In The City in November, and now we’re ready for round two…

Introducing

22.12.15

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Broderie

When Hublot announced international model slash actress Bar Rafaeli as their first female ambassador we expected a change of pace from the typically masculine brand,…

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Gold

Watch Reviews

15.12.15

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HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Gold

Understanding the philosophy of fusion is key to understanding Hublot. And nowhere is fusion more evident than in their proprietary Magic Gold – a high…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Italia Independent Blue

Watch Reviews

03.12.15

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Italia Independent Blue

Blue has definitely been one of the big trends for 2015, and this Hublot has to be the bluest watch we’ve seen all year. Late…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari All Black

Watch Reviews

13.11.15

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari All Black

The story in a second: Meet Hublot’s version of a concept car – the MP-05 LaFerrari. We’ve explained the relationship between Ferrari and Hublot in…

News

09.11.15

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GUIDE: The Time+Tide polo primer

In a few short weeks, Time+Tide will be sponsoring the annual Polo in the City competition – one of Australia’s premier polo meets. Now, thanks…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Ferrari King Gold Carbon

Watch Reviews

29.10.15

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Ferrari King Gold Carbon

The story in a second: If you love fast cars and fine watches the latest limited edition Hublot for Ferrari will get your engine revving.…

Interview

20.08.15

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INTERVIEW: Michael Clarke, in his own words

It’s the eve of the 5th and final Ashes Test. It will be Michael Clarke’s last test, which is cause enough to publish for the…

Watch Reviews

29.07.15

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IN-DEPTH: The Hublot Big Bang

The story in a second Hublot’s Big Bang was a game-changer when it first hit the scene 10 years ago. The big question Has age…

INSIGHT: 10 years of the Hublot Big Bang

Watch Reviews

17.07.15

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INSIGHT: 10 years of the Hublot Big Bang

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Hublot’s iconic model, the Big Bang. The bold shaped watch is instantly recognisable, and has been so phenomenally…