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News

29.06.23

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Sam Kerr joins IWC to continue the brand’s tradition of sporting greats

“We’re very lucky,” IWC CEO Chris-Grainger Herr modestly admits, when it comes to the brand’s stable of ambassadors and friends of the brand. The Schaffhausen…

IWC is stealthy in ceramic for the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun

Video

20.06.23

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IWC is stealthy in ceramic for the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun

Many manufacturers have delved into the recent trend of brightly coloured dials fitted to slightly dressier, but still everyday-friendly watches. It’s fairly rare, however, that…

IWC celebrates 75 years of the Mark series with a silver-dialled Mark XX

Introducing

17.06.23

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IWC celebrates 75 years of the Mark series with a silver-dialled Mark XX

There’s no doubt that IWC is one of the most important players in the pilot’s watch game. Without digging too deep, numerous legendary models have…

Remember that unreleased IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Lake Tahoe Lewis Hamilton was caught wearing? Well, it’s out now!

Introducing

15.06.23

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Remember that unreleased IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Lake Tahoe Lewis Hamilton was caught wearing? Well, it’s out now!

Lewis Hamilton was photographed wearing an unreleased white IWC watch at F1 Miami in May IWC today releases the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar…

IWC’s green-dialled Pilot’s Chrono in rose gold is a luxe take on a tool watch

Video

22.05.23

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IWC’s green-dialled Pilot’s Chrono in rose gold is a luxe take on a tool watch

All the rage at the IWC booth during the 2023 edition of Watches & Wonders was the revamped Genta Ingenieur, and rightfully so, for the…

Zach’s visit to the IWC manufacture in Schaffhausen reveals the importance of ‘IWC-manufactured’

Events

13.05.23

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Zach’s visit to the IWC manufacture in Schaffhausen reveals the importance of ‘IWC-manufactured’

More often than not, when we engage with watches it is typically in a retail shop, watch fair or watch meetup. But the exhibition caseback…

D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Lists

22.04.23

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D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Now that the smoke has cleared, and I’ve had a moment to wrap my head around the enormity of Watches & Wonders 2023, I’ve nailed…

Friday Wind Down

21.04.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Naoya Hida teases new releases, Vulcain goes salmon fishing

With Zach’s regularly scheduled programming interrupted by a Japan trip with Grand Seiko, I thought I’d wind you down for this week. With releases still…

IWC’S Chris Grainger-Herr talks heritage, innovation and the importance of details

Interview

21.04.23

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IWC’S Chris Grainger-Herr talks heritage, innovation and the importance of details

Walking into the IWC booth at this year’s Watches & Wonders, you were instantly transported into the 1970s, surrounded by iconic shapes from design geniuses…

Our favourite IWC releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Video

14.04.23

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Our favourite IWC releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Watch fans were eagerly awaiting Watches & Wonders, with over 40 brands presenting their new novelties at the fair. But, for one brand, there was…

Flight club: Fly first with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

Lists

08.04.23

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Flight club: Fly first class with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

During the golden age of air travel, all seats on a plane were pretty much first-class seats. At the dawn of intercontinental flight, travellers dressed…

IWC’s Pilot’s Watch line-up gets four new additions

Introducing

28.03.23

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IWC’s Pilot’s Watch line-up gets four new additions

For Watches & Wonders 2023, IWC have introduced three new references of IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41. Among the new trio are new cases in…

Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Introducing

27.03.23

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Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Watches & Wonders is always a bit crazy, so we thought we’d summarise all the new releases thus far in one article. Easily navigate to…

The IWC Ingenieur gets a modern makeover that better honors its past with new Automatic 40

Hands On

27.03.23

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The IWC Ingenieur gets a modern makeover that better honors its past with new Automatic 40

Four new IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 watches – three in steel one in titanium Better reflects the design codes of the original 1976 Gerald Genta Ingenieur…

Engineering a classic: The history of IWC’s Ingenieur

Watch Education

26.03.23

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Engineering a classic: The history of IWC’s Ingenieur

While IWC is rightly known for their wide range of classic Pilot’s watches, including the Big Wrist Energy radiating from their Big Pilot’s models, their…

5 of the most pioneering anti-magnetic watches

Lists

21.03.23

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5 of the most pioneering anti-magnetic watches

Magnetism is the invisible force that threatens your mechanical watch on a daily basis. Something as simple as your iPhone could affect it’s accuracy, which…

What’s happening to the value of your watch? New report delves into the secondary watch market

News

18.03.23

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What’s happening to the value of your watch? New report delves into the secondary watch market

Whether it’s to justify your latest splurge or make a fast buck, the issue of resale value looms large in the mind of the contemporary…

A YEAR ON THE WRIST: How I fell in love with the IWC Ingenieur and became a one-watch guy

Hands On

17.03.23

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A YEAR ON THE WRIST: How I fell in love with the IWC Ingenieur and became a one-watch guy

A lot can change in the space of a year. It was exactly this time last year, as I was preparing to attend my first…

Big Watches, Small Wrists Part III: Can I pull off a pilot’s watch?

Opinion

10.03.23

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Big Watches, Small Wrists Part III: Can I pull off a pilot’s watch?

When I was young, just like many other kids, I dreamed of being a fighter pilot. Perhaps it was the infectiously catchy Kenny Loggins song…

10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

Lists

07.03.23

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10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

The legendary designer reportedly penned over 100,000 watches... Here's 10 of the best.

Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches

Lists

05.03.23

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Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches

The watch community is growing and evolving, but at times there are still some antiquated lines of thought plaguing it – discouraging newcomers from joining…

Introducing

21.02.23

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The IWC Portofino Complete Calendar features an exciting brand first

New calendar module debuts in the IWC Portofino Complete Calendar Available in stainless steel or 18k 5N gold IWC also introduces a new Portofino Pointer…

Ahead of Drive To Survive Season 5, a look at the watches of F1

Pop Culture

20.02.23

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Ahead of Drive To Survive Season 5, a look at the watches of F1

The new season of Netflix’s Drive To Survive drops on February 24 (just in time for pre-season testing in Bahrain), and we can’t wait. And…

Introducing

13.02.23

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INTRODUCING: IWC give their Portugieser Automatic 40 a salmon makeover

IWC introduces a sunburst salmon dial to Portugieser 40 collection Salmon-coloured dials are a fan-favourite amongst watch enthusiasts It will first be available exclusively in the UAE…

The T+T Team’s watch predictions and hot takes for 2023

Watch Culture

04.02.23

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The T+T Team’s watch predictions and hot takes for 2023

Editor’s note: After spending a bit of time reflecting on the best moments, releases and trends of 2022, the Time+Tide team is now turning their…

A black dial finally makes its way into the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection

Introducing

02.02.23

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A black dial finally makes its way into the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection

Black quietly makes its debut within the standard IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection. This latest iteration of the 2021 model measures in at 41mm in…

Video

27.01.23

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VIDEO: The IWC EasX-CHANGE straps refresh old favourites with a sporty touch

As the popularity of rubber straps becomes ever more apparent, and to aid in providing the best personal touch to their wearer’s watches, IWC is…

Hands On

23.01.23

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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portofino collection delivers classical sophistication in spades

IWC usually brings to mind the stern, sporty range of military-inspired pilot’s watches, and occasionally the suave dressiness of one of their Portugeisers. Often under-appreciated…

Friday Wind Down

13.01.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Recapping the releases of the week – Grand Seiko, Zenith, Hublot, TAG Heuer and Bulgari

While it may only be the second week of the new year, we already, in this past week alone, have a ton of new novelties…

Skiing is believing: Why a growing number of watch brands are hitting the slopes

Pop Culture

07.01.23

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Skiing is believing: Why a growing number of watch brands are hitting the slopes

Whether it’s golf, sailing, motor-racing or tennis, luxury watch brands love associating themselves with “premium sports” that reinforce their lofty image. And by “premium sports”,…

Start your (virtual) engines… The IWC Esports Challenge at Battersea Power Station

News

16.12.22

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Start your (virtual) engines… The IWC Esports Challenge at Battersea Power Station

The first time I set foot in a luxury watch boutique was for a sim racing competition in 2019, driving a GT3 car around the…

The 10 best clocks, if you’ve run out of space in your watch box

Lists

30.11.22

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The 10 best clocks, if you’ve run out of space in your watch box

If you’re anything like me, you’ll constantly be searching for a new, bigger watch box, along with new watches, of course. My drawers, desks and…

Hands On

24.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portofino Perpetual Calendar IW344601 and IW344602

Most people associate IWC with pilot’s watches, which makes total sense due to their rich aviation history and classics like the Mark and Big Pilot…

Interview

19.11.22

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INTERVIEW: A virtual hot lap with Formula 1’s rising star George Russell

It’s been an eventful 12 months for George Russell. After his first real taste of Formula One victory was cruelly taken away from him as…

Hands On

16.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Automatic IW500715 is handsome and powerful

I recently tackled the new IWC Portugieser Chronograph IW371620, a solid summer watch that brings the youthful summer vibes to a classic and storied collection…

Chris Evans unveiled as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive while wearing this watch…

Pop Culture

12.11.22

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Chris Evans unveiled as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive while wearing this watch…

Chris Evans has long been beloved by audiences worldwide. From the early years of his career in Not Another Teen Movie, to the role of…

IWC collaborate with Mr Sabotage on special-edition camouflage strap

Pop Culture

22.10.22

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IWC collaborate with Mr Sabotage on special-edition camouflage strap

Brand collaborations are becoming almost as popular now as vintage dive-watch reissues, so much so that the phenomenon now extends to straps as well as…

My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

Lists

20.10.22

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My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

At Time+Tide, we love a good auction. The thrill of the bids and the hunt for the bargains make them by far the most exciting…

Hands On

16.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portugeiser Chronograph IW371620 is a near-perfect warm weather watch

The IWC Portugieser collection is rooted in both class and utility. It was an elegant solution, originally presented in 1939, due to demand for a…

Friday Wind Down

07.10.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Porsche parade in Paris with TAG Heuer

Well, I have definitely been racking up some miles of late. Following the launch of the Norqain Wild One in Zermatt, I was scarcely back in…

Hands On

05.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Mark XX is a huge upgrade with its new dials and bracelet

Whether or not you are a seasoned collector, every collection needs a staple watch. A watch that excels in its simplicity, its versatility and reliability…

This new IWC Portugieser duo are more wearable, more affordable and a lot more green

Hands On

03.10.22

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This new IWC Portugieser duo are more wearable, more affordable and a lot more green

The IWC Portugieser is a staple in the Schaffhausen watchmaker’s collection, with its signature Arabics, feuille hands and railroad minute track designs originating in 1939,…

IWC and Filling Pieces create the perfect watch + sneaker pairing

Fits and Ticks

28.09.22

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IWC and Filling Pieces create the perfect watch + sneaker pairing

IWC’s recent partnerships with Pantone, Orlebar Brown, Hot Wheels and more have yielded a variety of takes on different models from their collection. Their latest…

More diamonds, more refinement, more options: The new IWC Portofino Automatic 37

Introducing

21.09.22

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More diamonds, more refinement, more options: The new IWC Portofino Automatic 37

The IWC Portofino Automatic 37 has been a staple in the Schaffhausen watchmaker’s collection since 2014, largely targeted at their female audience. The new Portofino…

Wrist roles: The 6 most interesting watches at the Emmys

Events

16.09.22

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Wrist roles: The 6 most interesting watches at the Emmys

Awards shows are always target-rich environments for some prime celebrity watchspotting, and the 74th Annual Primetime Emmys were no exception. Here’s a quick look at…

Game recognises (wrist) game: The NFL’s elite quarterbacks and their watch collections

Pop Culture

21.08.22

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Game recognises (wrist) game: The NFL’s elite quarterbacks and their watch collections

With autumn just around the corner, it’s time for America’s favourite sport to start ramping up again. The NFL preseason is already under way, and…

Introducing

19.08.22

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INTRODUCING: The IWC Portugeiser Automatic and Chronograph in white and blue

Without any unnecessary fluff or circumstance, the two latest additions to the IWC Portugeiser range are simply gorgeous and elegant designs with a focus on…

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…

Kitchen Timers: 6 world-famous chefs with serious wrist game

Lists

31.07.22

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Kitchen Timers: 6 world-famous chefs with serious wrist game

What is it about chefs and watches? Timing is everything when it comes to cooking, whether keeping track of something as simple as that perfect…

Lists

11.07.22

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Five of our favourite watch and fashion brand collaborations

Collaborations have been the headlining trend in the fashion world in recent times, serving as the perfect way to create excitement, owing to the generally…

Introducing

29.06.22

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INTRODUCING: The new IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Racing Green

Having released the first Big Pilot’s Watch 43 just over a year ago, IWC has already filled out the collection with many references. The BP43…