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The New IWC ProSet Brings Practicality to the Perpetual Calendar

Hands On

20.04.26

The New IWC ProSet Brings Practicality to the Perpetual Calendar

A new collection of perpetual calendars from IWC marries its mastery of the pilot's watch with crown-set QPs.

Hands On

14.04.26

IWC’s new Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive is the brand’s first space watch

The IWC Pilot's Venturer Vertical Drive is the storied brand's first-ever watch designed, engineered, and certified for human spaceflight.

Le Petit Prince returns to the IWC Pilot’s line with new Mark XX models

Introducing

14.04.26

Le Petit Prince returns to the IWC Pilot’s line with new Mark XX models

IWC releases a new Le Petit Prince range, including Mark XX Pilot's Automatic models as part of Watches and Wonders 2026.

IWC expands the Ingenieur on its 50th birthday, with new sizes, materials, diamonds, and a tourbillon

Hands On

14.04.26

IWC expands the Ingenieur on its 50th birthday, with new sizes, materials, diamonds, and a tourbillon

IWC celebrates 50 years of the Ingenieur in 2026, and with it brings a fresh collection of watches with diamonds, titanium and tourbillons

IWC brings the Le Petite Prince to the stars with new Portofino Day & Night 34 Le Petite Prince

Introducing

14.04.26

IWC brings the Le Petite Prince to the stars with new Portofino Day & Night 34 Le Petite Prince

IWC brings the Le Petite Prince to the stars with new Portofino Day & Night 34 Le Petite Prince.

IWC unveils new Le Petit Prince Pilot’s Chronograph models in steel and white ceramic

Introducing

14.04.26

IWC unveils new Le Petit Prince Pilot’s Chronograph models in steel and white ceramic

Three new chronographs with striking blue dials in both steel and white ceramic join the Le Petit Prince range at IWC.

New releases from Studio Underd0g x Time+Tide, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Last Week in Watches

01.03.26

New releases from Studio Underd0g x Time+Tide, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Our latest collab with Studio Underd0g was the main course this week, but there were also some sweet treats from other watchmakers...

All black everything for the new IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium

Hands On

26.02.26

All black everything for the new IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium

IWC's dressy chronograph gets an unexpectedly sporty, all-black makeover.

Watch Education

22.02.26

The ultimate watch hand style guide

Wondering what the hands on your watch are called? Chances are, we'll have the answer here.

Bezels, BMWs and breathtaking views with Bausele at the Bathurst 12 Hour

Friday Wind Down

20.02.26

Bezels, BMWs and breathtaking views with Bausele at the Bathurst 12 Hour

Jamie joined Australian watch brand Bausele at Australia's most iconic race track for the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race.

10 of the best bronze watches for those who like a pinch of patina

Buying Guides

19.02.26

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10 of the best bronze watches for those who like a pinch of patina

Love the antique look of a well-weathered tool? These bronze watches are for you.

New releases from Sarpaneva, Niton, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

08.02.26

New releases from Sarpaneva, Niton, Vacheron Constantin and more

Niton and AP revive historical jumping hour watches, Sarpaneva and Urwerk go intergalactic, and Louis Vuitton teams up with De Bethune.

F1’s George Russell gets his own IWC special editions in black ceramic and his signature blue colorway

Introducing

05.02.26

F1’s George Russell gets his own IWC special editions in black ceramic and his signature blue colorway

The talented young British driver finally gets his own IWC special editions ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

The 9 best field watches for everyday expeditions

Buying Guides

17.01.26

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The 9 best field watches for everyday expeditions

Field watches rank as some of the most versatile and timeless watches on the market. Here's some of the best.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches of 2025

Lists

31.12.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches of 2025

These are the new watches that spoke to our crew of experts and die-hard enthusiasts the most in 2025 - and it's quite a diverse…

Cinephile, film buff, or otherwise movie obsessed? Here are some of the best watches in cinema

Buying Guides

08.12.25

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Cinephile, film buff, or otherwise movie obsessed? Here are some of the best watches in cinema

From Morse code Murphs to McQueen's Monaco, these are some of the best watches for movie nerds to look into.

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

24.11.25

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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

Are complex calendars the next great opportunity in accessibly priced complications?

Opinion

17.11.25

Are complex calendars the next great opportunity in accessibly priced complications?

Complex calendars - annual, perpetual or otherwise - are expensive. But could they be the next battleground for innovation in watchmaking?

14 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Buying Guides

21.09.25

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14 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Here at Time+Tide, we are very fond of lume, so here is a list of some of the best full lume dial watches on the…

New releases from Tissot, Swatch, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

21.09.25

New releases from Tissot, Swatch, Vacheron Constantin and more

From watches made from mountain rocks to automata that rock our world, there were more than a few big releases this week.

The 8 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Buying Guides

20.09.25

The 8 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Magnets, how do they work? These watches are designed to resist Gausses and look cool whilst doing so.

10 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Buying Guides

15.08.25

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10 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Often considered the pinnacle of watchmaking, these are some of the very best perpetual calendars you can find today.

Why exhibition casebacks aren’t always a selling point

Opinion

06.08.25

Why exhibition casebacks aren’t always a selling point

Exhibition casebacks on watches can be magical - but like any overused magic trick, used too often, the wizardry fades, Tom argues.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases

Lists

31.07.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases

There's been an unusually large number of summer watches released this year - but these are our favourites.

12 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Buying Guides

29.07.25

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12 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches on the market.

New releases from Credor, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain and more

Last Week in Watches

27.07.25

New releases from Credor, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain and more

Minimalist tough timepieces contrast with colourful cocktail pieces this week.

IWC take a trunk show of high horology masterpieces on the road across the UK

Friday Wind Down

25.07.25

IWC take a trunk show of high horology masterpieces on the road across the UK

If you're in London, you won't want to miss these exceptionally rare and complex timepieces on display at IWC.

Seagazing with the new summer-ready ceramic IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Miramar

Introducing

21.07.25

Seagazing with the new summer-ready ceramic IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Miramar

IWC introduces TOP GUN Miramar, a summery new Pantone colour making its debut with two Pilot's Chronograph models in ceramic and steel.

13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Buying Guides

13.07.25

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13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Snazzy and scratch-proof: this list contains bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.

Shining a light on the most unique uses of lume in watchmaking

Lists

10.07.25

Shining a light on the most unique uses of lume in watchmaking

Lume isn't just a tool to help you read the time in the dark - it's also an avenue for creative expression.

It’s the fourth and final episode of our podcast mini-series with IWC

Video

07.07.25

It’s the fourth and final episode of our podcast mini-series with IWC

In the final episode of our F1 podcast with IWC, we talk about what it's like making a film like F1 from Chris Grainger-Herr's perspective.

New releases from Cartier, Hermès, Zenith x Time+Tide and more

Last Week in Watches

06.07.25

New releases from Cartier, Hermès, Zenith x Time+Tide and more

Our third and final collaboration with Zenith was the biggest watch news this week (although we're biased).

We hosted two Blancpain events 17,000 kilometres apart, filling out both the London and Melbourne Discovery Studios

Friday Wind Down

04.07.25

We hosted two Blancpain events 17,000 kilometres apart, filling out both the London and Melbourne Discovery Studios

After years of fan feedback asking for more versatile sizing in the Fifty Fathoms collection, Blancpain took just a few months to make that reality,…

F1 The Movie is out, and so is episode 3 of IWC & Formula 1: The Podcast!

Video

27.06.25

F1 The Movie is out, and so is episode 3 of IWC & Formula 1: The Podcast!

Episode 3 of our mini-series is now live, talking all about the genesis of the IWC x "F1 The Movie" partnership and the APXGP watches.

LeBron’s got his own signature Richard Mille, but can he compare to the GOAT Michael Jordan?

Friday Wind Down

27.06.25

LeBron’s got his own signature Richard Mille, but can he compare to the GOAT Michael Jordan?

Who is the NBA GOAT of watches? I'm sure this is an easy answer...

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Watch Education

25.06.25

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Understanding how your watch will age can be an important step in knowing how to look after it for years to come.

In part 2 of our IWC & Formula 1 mini series, Andrew & Chris talk F1 team watches

Video

23.06.25

In part 2 of our IWC & Formula 1 mini series, Andrew & Chris talk F1 team watches

What goes into making a team watch for a Formula 1 team? Chris Grainger-Herr and Andrew McUtchen discuss.

Andrew joins IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr for a four-part mini series all about Formula 1 and watches

Video

21.06.25

Andrew joins IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr for a four-part mini series all about Formula 1 and watches

And the first part of four is live now!

We joined IWC for the Australian premiere of the hotly-anticipated F1 movie

Friday Wind Down

20.06.25

We joined IWC for the Australian premiere of the hotly-anticipated F1 movie

No spoilers, but it's worth a watch - pun unintended.

What it’s like at the Goodwood Members’ Meet with IWC

Events

16.06.25

What it’s like at the Goodwood Members’ Meet with IWC

Take a tour of this year's Goodwood Members' Meet with us as we go full throttle into the automotive world with IWC.

12 of the best MIL-SPEC watches for soldiers and civvies alike

Buying Guides

13.06.25

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12 of the best MIL-SPEC watches for soldiers and civvies alike

Simple, durable and with plenty of history behind them, we take a closer look at our favourite MIL-SPEC watches.

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Urban Jürgensen, J.N. Shapiro and more

Last Week in Watches

08.06.25

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Urban Jürgensen, J.N. Shapiro and more

With some big hitters from the independent sector this week, alongside colourful big-box releases, this is an exciting week.

11 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

Lists

29.05.25

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11 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

The legendary designer reportedly penned over 100,000 watches... Here are 11 of the best.

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

Last Week in Watches

25.05.25

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

High-end Bulgaris, a trio of TAG Heuer Monacos, a new collection from MB&F and porcelain dials from anOrdain dropped this week.

The 8 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Buying Guides

13.05.25

The 8 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Hitting the open water? We highly recommend adding one of these watches to your kit list before setting sail.

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

07.05.25

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Pop Culture

06.05.25

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Here's a closer look at some of the finest wristwear that graced the red carpet during fashion's biggest night.

10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

Buying Guides

04.05.25

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10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

Cartier completely transforms Melbourne boutique after nearly a year of restoration

Friday Wind Down

02.05.25

Cartier completely transforms Melbourne boutique after nearly a year of restoration

Cartier reopens its boutique in Melbourne in lavish style, and George Russell dons a custom IWC Ingenieur ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

7 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Buying Guides

28.04.25

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7 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Whether you're actually entering a cockpit or just dreaming of taking to the skies like most of us, here are 7 of the best pilot's…

Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Pop Culture

23.04.25

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Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Sponsorships aside, are there any actual watch nerds among the current F1 line-up?