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5 of the best watches to hand down to the next generation

Lists

18.03.24

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5 of the best watches to hand down to the next generation

Do you feel like it's finally time for your kid to inherit the watch you've been wearing? Better check if it's worthy first.

Morgan Stanley says these watch brands have the highest average prices

Lists

05.03.24

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Morgan Stanley says these watch brands have the highest average prices

Watch collecting is an expensive hobby: these are the ten brands which have the highest average retail prices according to Morgan Stanley's latest report.

The perpetual calendar through the years

In Depth

29.02.24

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The perpetual calendar through the years

Exploring the rich history and ingenious innovation of a staple haute horlogerie complication.

Watch Education

24.02.24

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What is a cocktail watch?

The Collins Dictionary defines a cocktail watch as "a women's designer watch intended to be worn with formal evening dress as a piece of jewellery.”…

The best beater watches, as picked by our Instagram followers

Watch Culture

20.02.24

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The best beater watches, as picked by our Instagram followers

Come for the G-Shocks and Seikos, but stay for the tourbillon-equipped independents and daily wearer Breguets.

Opinion

18.02.24

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Why is Citizen Eco-Drive so underrated?

Why is Citizen Eco-Drive underrated? Adam weighs in on the solar-powered legend here.

Lists

09.02.24

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5 of the best annual calendar watches

A watch that can tell you the time, day of the week, date and month is a particularly handy thing indeed. Here's a few of…

Five of the most influential watch designers and their creations

Lists

23.01.24

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Five of the most influential watch designers and their creations

Yes, a certain Gérald Genta is on this list, but he's not the only notable watch designer.

What the watch you wear to the the office holiday party says about you

Lists

23.12.23

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What the watch you wear to the the office holiday party says about you

Corporate climber or board billionaire? Your choice of wristwear may say more about you thank you think.

Alan “Hammer” Bloore collection at Sotheby’s Important Watches achieves US$1.6 million

Auctions

16.12.23

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Alan “Hammer” Bloore collection at Sotheby’s Important Watches achieves US$1.6 million

From John Player Special Daytonas to Hammer Panerai, Zach explores Important Watches results.

Rare Asprey Rolex Daytona and more up for grabs now at Sotheby’s Fine Watches online auction

Auctions

09.12.23

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Rare Asprey Rolex Daytona and more up for grabs now at Sotheby’s Fine Watches online auction

From a purple Daytona to an Advanced Research Patek Philippe - Zach brings you the inside scoop.

Netflix doc ‘Sly’ showcases a whole other side of Sylvester Stallone, and his watches, of course

Pop Culture

05.12.23

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Netflix doc ‘Sly’ showcases a whole other side of Sylvester Stallone, and his watches, of course

New documentary reveals an unsurprising brand for Sly, but perhaps a surprising size.

A 1946 Patek Philippe just became the highest-value watch ever sold in Australia

Friday Wind Down

24.11.23

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A 1946 Patek Philippe just became the highest-value watch ever sold in Australia

A yellow gold Patek Philippe ref. 1436 sold for A$450,000 - a big result for Australia, but how does that compare internationally?

Loki masters time, but what watches do Tom Hiddleston and the Marvel Cinematic Universe cast actually wear?

Pop Culture

12.11.23

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Loki masters time, but what watches do Tom Hiddleston and the Marvel Cinematic Universe cast actually wear?

In honour of Loki mastering time in the season two finale, and the release of The Marvels, we decided to revisit and update our favorite…

The most interesting watches in David Beckham’s collection

Lists

11.10.23

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The most interesting watches in David Beckham’s collection

With the whole world tuning in to Netflix's 'Beckham' series, we thought we'd highlight some of the star's most interesting watches.

Tom Brady continues on an absolute tear with his exponentially growing watch collection

Pop Culture

26.09.23

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Tom Brady continues on an absolute tear with his exponentially growing watch collection

Retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady's watches are often in the news. Take a look at all the fun timepieces he's adding to his collection.

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite waitlisted watches

Lists

22.09.23

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The Time+Tide team picks their favourite waitlisted watches

In a world where hype is seemingly king, there are watches that us regular mortals are unlikely to ever be able to obtain. Waitlist numbers…

Sotheby’s Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on

Auctions

01.09.23

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Sotheby’s Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on

Watch collectors love the hunt for their next watch, and auctions are a great place to find the next dream reference you desire. Sure, it…

Everything you need to know about dial finishing

Watch Education

15.08.23

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Everything you need to know about dial finishing

When you look at a watch, what’s the first thing you notice? Do you immediately comment on the movement, or perhaps case finishing? Of course…

Versus

02.07.23

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VERSUS: Is the Rolex Perpetual 1908 a Calatrava-killing value proposition?

Everyone was expecting Rolex to finally show some love to the Cellini line which, although by no means weak, just lost appeal as time went…

Kylie Jenner’s five year old daughter Stormi is the latest to join our “Ice, Ice, Baby” list with solid gold Rolex

Pop Culture

11.06.23

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Kylie Jenner’s five year old daughter Stormi is the latest to join our “Ice, Ice, Baby” list with solid gold Rolex

The lives of the rich and famous may not be relatable for everyone, but there is something kinda sweet about a parent letting their child…

Three post-sale lessons from Sotheby’s Important Watches Parts I & II

Auctions

20.05.23

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Three post-sale lessons from Sotheby’s Important Watches Parts I & II

Following on from Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I and Part II on the following day, it’s always interesting to go through and assess not only…

The heroes and bargains of Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction

Auctions

16.05.23

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The heroes and bargains of Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction

Following on from Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction, it’s always interesting to go through and assess the accuracy of the lot estimates. Most of…

R&B singer Daniel Caesar is a serious watch geek and his Patek Philippe album cover is the stone-cold proof

Pop Culture

07.05.23

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R&B singer Daniel Caesar is a serious watch geek and his Patek Philippe album cover is the stone-cold proof

There are many celebrities who are watch collectors and enthusiasts that get talked about extensively – such as John Mayer or Jay Z – but…

10 favourites from the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I Auction

Auctions

04.05.23

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10 favourites from the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I Auction

To call anything ‘important’ is a matter of subjectivity, especially when you’re talking about luxury watches. That said, anyone who takes a look through the…

Auctions

27.04.23

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Want to dabble in high-end watch auctions but lack the cash? FutureGrail may have the solution

Let’s face it. For most of us, who don’t work in finance or have somehow failed to win the lottery (so far) or be fathered…

Kendall Roy’s change in watches offers an unsettling hint of things to come…

Pop Culture

22.04.23

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Kendall Roy’s change in watches offers an unsettling hint of things to come…

In Succession, Kendall Roy is a twitchy psychodrama of a man in a cashmere baseball cap. His personality flip-flops and flop-flips from one scene to…

Patek Philippe’s Grandmaster Chime is the ultimate Complication from the ultimate complication-makers

Introducing

09.04.23

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Patek Philippe’s Grandmaster Chime is the ultimate Complication from the ultimate complication-makers

Patek Philippe’s most complicated wristwatch is updated with a subtle brown and gold colour scheme, and an outlandish gem-set variant The reversible case houses 20…

Patek Philippe wows with the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph in white gold

Introducing

04.04.23

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Patek Philippe wows with the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph in white gold

Patek Philippe embarks on a new route for Watches & Wonders 2023 with two new versions of its Calatrava Pilot Travel Time. In addition to…

Patek Philippe takes design risks with the Calatrava 4997/200R

Introducing

30.03.23

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Patek Philippe takes design risks with the Calatrava 4997/200R

The Patek Philippe 4997/200R Calatrava brings a vibrant purple dial into their ladies’ Calatrava catalogue The dial is made up of over 50 layers of…

Cloisonné mastery of the Patek Philippe 5531G Grand Complications

Introducing

30.03.23

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Cloisonné mastery of the Patek Philippe 5531G Grand Complications

The Patek Philippe 5531G Grand Complications pays tribute to their Geneva home The Grand Feu cloisonné section of the dial depicts a steamship from the…

Patek Philippe introduces some surprisingly racy colours to the Calatrava

Introducing

30.03.23

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Patek Philippe introduces some surprisingly racy colours to the Calatrava

Patek Philippe brings a surprising jolt of colour to the Calatrava for Watches & Wonders 2023 The time and date reference gets 3 new dials…

The Patek Philippe 5316P Grand Complications goes for a contemporary grail vibe

Introducing

29.03.23

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The Patek Philippe 5316P Grand Complications goes for a contemporary grail vibe

Patek Philippe renders the five grail-worthy complications in a case combining classical and contemporary The sapphire dial subtly shows off the inner workings of the…

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut adds some delectable new chocolates and blue-greys to the line-up

Introducing

29.03.23

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The Patek Philippe Aquanaut adds some delectable new chocolates and blue-greys to the line-up

Patek Philippe adds three tasty new rose gold models to their Aquanaut sporting line for Watches & Wonders 2023 A flyback chronograph and diamond-bezelled time/date…

Patek Philippe introduces the Calatrava 5224R with a 24-hour dial

Introducing

28.03.23

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Patek Philippe introduces the Calatrava 5224R with a 24-hour dial

The Patek Philippe 5224R is slated to be the ultimate travel Calatrava It pairs a slim micro-rotor calibre with a travel time complication and 24-hour…

The Patek Philippe 5178G-012 is a minute repeater with a stunning flinqué enamel dial

Introducing

28.03.23

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The Patek Philippe 5178G-012 is a minute repeater with a stunning flinqué enamel dial

The Patek Philippe 5178G-012 impresses through its flinqué blue Grand Feu enamel dial. The 40mm case is made from illustrious 18k white gold. The calibre…

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…

Looking back at the watches of Carpool Karaoke – from Paul McCartney to Bruno Mars

Pop Culture

27.03.23

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Looking back at the watches of Carpool Karaoke – from Paul McCartney to Bruno Mars

James Corden is not particularity in the public favour right now, so it is quite timely that The Late, Late Show With James Corden is…

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 an everyday danger to your mechanical watch, but these five antimagnetic watches dealt with it best and first.

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…

Friday Wind Down

10.03.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: MoonSwatch, plus entry-level heats up with new Tissot PRX and updated Timex Marlin

With Zach out and about, I thought I’d jump in and cover this week’s Friday Wind Down with your regularly scheduled content – memes, wrist…

Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Watch Education

10.03.23

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Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…

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…

Why Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe ref. 2526 up for sale at Sotheby’s is the one to buy

Auctions

05.03.23

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Why Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe ref. 2526 up for sale at Sotheby’s is the one to buy

Trends come and go, and the hype around particular watches, or watch segments, shift over time. These days, for example, integrated designs are all the…

HBO’s Succession to end with upcoming season 4. Here are past horological highlights

Pop Culture

25.02.23

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HBO’s Succession to end with upcoming season 4. Here are past horological highlights

Yesterday, Jessie Armstrong, creator and showrunner of HBO’s hit television series Succession, revealed that season 4 would be the show’s last. He told The New…

Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022

Auctions

19.01.23

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Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022

Recently, Robb Report listed the 20 most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022. Overall, there was more than $600 million in sales between the…

Platinum status: The psychological reason why we think heavy watches are more valuable

News

20.11.22

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Platinum status: The psychological reason why we think heavy watches are more valuable

Platinum is the acceptable form of heavy metal. The reason for this isn’t just down to the lack of spandex trousers and apocalyptic imagery. It’s…

The new 5711 successor – the 5811/1G Nautilus – is a bit of a letdown. But it is our fault, not Patek’s

Opinion

26.10.22

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The new 5711 successor – the 5811/1G Nautilus – is a bit of a letdown. But it is our fault, not Patek’s

“Anticipation, I suppose, sometimes exceeds realisation,” Amelia Earhart once said. Ever since the final swan song of the Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5711, which, at…