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Crime or Sublime: Pocket watches in 2020

13.02.20

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Crime or Sublime: Pocket watches in 2020

The gauntlet has well and truly been thrown down on the polished concrete floors of Time+Tide’s headquarters in this week’s office row, as a truculent…

The 5 best independent watch brands of the last decade

Lists

09.02.20

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The 5 best independent watch brands of the last decade

Independence is a rare commodity in watchmaking. To have it is one thing; to hold on to it is quite another. We’ve seen many great…

Great ‘Grams: A tennis superstar, a unique Rolex

Pop Culture

07.02.20

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Great ‘Grams: A tennis superstar, a unique Rolex

This week on Great ’Grams, we’ve got a tennis superstar, a fully custom wristwatch by George Daniels, and a southpaw Rolex Day-Date, and more. The…

Crime or Sublime: Double Wristing with a mechanical and Apple Watch

Opinion

06.02.20

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Crime or Sublime: Double Wristing with a mechanical and Apple Watch

The topic of debate this week — double wristing with a mechanical and an Apple Watch: crime or sublime? Let the sparks fly!

RECOMMENDED READING: The remarkable innovation of the Patek Philippe Solar Clock

Watch Reviews

01.02.20

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Fight Club: We pit Conor McGregor’s watch collection against one another

As I’m sure most of you are aware, “The Notorious” Conor McGregor made a triumphant return to the UFC octagon last weekend, knocking out his…

Premier League play-off – which manager is top of the League in the watch department?

Pop Culture

20.01.20

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Premier League play-off – which manager is top of the League in the watch department?

The English Premier League (or EPL as some people insist on calling it these days) is known for its fast, physical style of play that…

The Enabler: How to justify buying another watch (#9. “But it’s an investment…”)

Opinion

18.01.20

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The Enabler: How to justify buying another watch (#9. “But it’s an investment…”)

NOTE: We understand that you’ve found a new watch to add to your collection (congratulations!). But rationalising this fact – coupled with the fact that it’ll…

Customised Watches: Watchmaking Crime or Horologically Sublime?

Opinion

15.01.20

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Customised Watches: Watchmaking Crime or Horologically Sublime?

The debate about customised watches after they have left the factory is one that has been raging for generations. Is personalising your watch a laudable…

RECOMMENDED READING: An interview with one of the world’s foremost vintage Patek Philippe collectors

Pop Culture

14.01.20

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Drake shows us “Life is Good” with his custom Patek Philippe Nautilus designed by Louis Vuitton Artistic Director

Drake recently took to Instagram to let us know about his latest watch acquisition — a fully custom Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref. 5726 that…

These were the 3 most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2019

Lists

09.01.20

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These were the 3 most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2019

eBay, the largest online auction website in the world and, rather notably, the first site in the world to support peer-to-peer transactions, is of course…

What is an Exit Watch, and do I need a plan for one?

Opinion

03.01.20

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What is an Exit Watch, and do I need a plan for one?

The idea of a grail watch – the would-be jewel in the crown of our collection for which we all strive – is well established.…

Why you should always buy your watches on a bracelet when you have the chance

Opinion

02.01.20

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Why you should always buy your watches on a bracelet when you have the chance

Very few watch straps are as integral to the overall look and feel of a watch as a bracelet can be. On occasions, the bracelet…

3 things you never knew about the Patek Philippe Nautilus

Pop Culture

23.12.19

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3 things you never knew about the Patek Philippe Nautilus

The Patek Philippe Nautilus forms the basis of this historic brand’s sports collection, which rivals the very best in the business. And the genesis of…

In the room for the Phillips Game Changers Auction

News

17.12.19

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In the room for the Phillips Game Changers Auction

A premier watch auction is an inspiring event. Last week, I joined the bidders at Phillips auction house on Park Avenue in New York. As…

Lists

26.11.19

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WATCHSPOTTING: At Dubai Watch Week 2019

In a city as affluent as Dubai, it isn’t a surprise to see some pretty wild watches come out to play at the city’s own…

How to justify your watch purchases to your partner, a new series, starting with ‘The Heirloom Defence’

Opinion

14.11.19

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How to justify your watch purchases to your partner, a new series, starting with ‘The Heirloom Defence’

MEET THE ENABLER: Defending the indefensible is a tiresome but necessary business. Obviously, we understand that you’ve found a new must-have watch to add to…

RECOMMENDED READING: 14 lessons from Christies’ watch auction expert

Opinion

13.11.19

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Top 3 most expensive watches sold at Only Watch 2019, also featuring Audemars Piguet and F.P. Journe

Patek Philippe’s entry into Only Watch 2019, the one-of-a-kind stainless steel Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime ref. 6300A, has just smashed, in fact obliterated, the record…

HOW TO: Take the perfect Instagram wristshot

Opinion

06.11.19

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HOW TO: Take the perfect Instagram wristshot

Editor’s note: I’m sure that at one point or another you’ve been wearing your favourite watch and thought, “This is definitely ‘gram’ worthy”. But taking…

High Rollers – 3 of the most expensive timepieces at Only Watch 2019

Pop Culture

06.11.19

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High Rollers – 3 of the most expensive timepieces at Only Watch 2019

With Only Watch 2019 now just a few short days away, there’s a veritable smorgasbord of gorgeous piece-unique watches and timekeeping devices heading to the…

Auction preview highlights at Phillips Game Changers

Auctions

03.11.19

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Auction preview highlights at Phillips Game Changers

Later this year, Phillips, in association with Bacs & Russo, are hosting the Game Changers auction, which will be offering some of the most important…

Interview

27.10.19

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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: René Beyer on Beyer double-signed dials

In their upcoming auction, Phillips is focusing their attention on the finest examples of highly coveted double-signed dials. A double-signed dial is where a brand…

RECOMMENDED READING: Just what is the Patek Philippe Seal?

Watch Reviews

12.10.19

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Hype beasts – 5 of this year’s most unobtainable watches

While there are some enthusiasts out there who feel as though the vast majority of new watches released at this year’s Baselworld and SIHH were…

Best 5 watches for under $5K at the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction

Pop Culture

27.09.19

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Best 5 watches for under $5K at the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction

At the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches auction, you can browse the catalogue and find all manner of incredibly rare and important watches and clocks from…

3 seriously underrated watches released in 2019

Lists

24.09.19

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3 seriously underrated watches released in 2019

A great watch should always get the recognition it deserves; however, sometimes that just simply isn’t the case. Whether it’s down to hyped timepieces being…

RECOMMENDED READING: The watch grey market isn’t black and white

Opinion

02.09.19

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The Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Singapore

In its fifth iteration, the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition will be hosted in Singapore for the first time. Placed to emphasise the importance…

You might have missed these 6 excellent new watches – these are the sleeper hits of 2019

Lists

03.08.19

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You might have missed these 6 excellent new watches – these are the sleeper hits of 2019

A lot of new watches are released every year. Big brands will often release 100 or more new unique variants (and fair enough, different dial/strap/material,…

The 11 most exciting chronographs of 2018

Lists

01.08.19

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The 11 most exciting chronographs of 2018

For some, money is no object. For most, this is far from the case, but still an enjoyable intellectual exercise of “what if”. So, what…

RECOMMENDED READING: Do watches hold their value during a downturn?

Opinion

27.07.19

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The case, the dial, the Patek Philippe ref. 5320G Perpetual Calendar

Editor’s note: You know heritage has moved from ‘trend’ to ‘the new normal’ when Patek Philippe (that most conservative of Swiss mavens) release what is,…

RECOMMENDED READING: Why did auctioneer Aurel Bacs buy a modern quartz watch?

Pop Culture

13.07.19

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In 2019, rose gold is looking like a steel

Editor’s note: The year is 2019, and solid gold is worth less than steel. While this seems strange on the face of it, especially to…

Tom makes a case for waiting lists with the story of his Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 – “I told the dealer what I wanted and he went, ha!”

Interview

03.07.19

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Tom makes a case for waiting lists with the story of his Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 – “I told the dealer what I wanted and he went, ha!”

In the first episode of a new Time+Tide video series called ‘Every Watch Tells A Story’ — in which we ask people to choose a watch…

Old is the new black, 8 of the best heritage watches of 2018

Lists

03.07.19

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Old is the new black, 8 of the best heritage watches of 2018

While orange might be the new black, another obvious trend in the contemporary watch market is the lean towards heritage styling. This has been a…

Leap year? No worries – 3 celebrities rocking the Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G

Pop Culture

27.06.19

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Leap year? No worries – 3 celebrities rocking the Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G

The Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G was unveiled at Baselworld 2018 to much fanfare, as it marked the debut of the perpetual calendar complication…

Not your granddad’s Patek – the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A

Watch Reviews

19.06.19

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Not your granddad’s Patek – the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A

Editor’s note: One of the funny quirks of the English language is that there’s no word that rhymes with orange. Certainly, Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph Ref.…

This guy did a survey and found that 38mm is the perfect watch size – here are our other takeaways

Opinion

18.06.19

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This guy did a survey and found that 38mm is the perfect watch size – here are our other takeaways

The guy in question is none other than Mark Cho, who’s kind of a big deal in the world of menswear. One of the co-founders…

This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come

News

09.06.19

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This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come

Editor’s note: To celebrate the Aquanaut’s 20th birthday in 2017, Patek Philippe released the enlarged (from 40 to 42.2mm) and quietly in charge Aquanaut ref. 5168G.…

News

04.06.19

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5 watches to survive the end of the world, just in case things really kick off

Editor’s note: It’s 2019, and along with the feeling that drone-delivered pizza is imminent, many people are also experiencing some form of existential apocalyptic angst.…

RECOMMENDED READING: Because of course Louis Vuitton’s Virgil Abloh wears a custom, blacked-out Patek Nautilus

News

04.05.19

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We answer the dreaded “if you could only have one watch” question …

Editor’s note: Full disclosure, this is 100 per cent hypothetical — no watch collections were harmed in the making of this list. Having said that,…

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Crime or Sublime: Pocket watches in 2020

The 5 best independent watch brands of the last decade

Great ‘Grams: A tennis superstar, a unique Rolex

Crime or Sublime: Double Wristing with a mechanical and Apple Watch

RECOMMENDED READING: The remarkable innovation of the Patek Philippe Solar Clock

RECOMMENDED READING: Why double-signed Rolex and Patek Philippe dials are so interesting

Fight Club: We pit Conor McGregor’s watch collection against one another

Premier League play-off – which manager is top of the League in the watch department?

The Enabler: How to justify buying another watch (#9. “But it’s an investment…”)

Customised Watches: Watchmaking Crime or Horologically Sublime?

RECOMMENDED READING: An interview with one of the world’s foremost vintage Patek Philippe collectors

Drake shows us “Life is Good” with his custom Patek Philippe Nautilus designed by Louis Vuitton Artistic Director

These were the 3 most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2019

What is an Exit Watch, and do I need a plan for one?

Why you should always buy your watches on a bracelet when you have the chance

3 things you never knew about the Patek Philippe Nautilus

In the room for the Phillips Game Changers Auction

WATCHSPOTTING: At Dubai Watch Week 2019

How to justify your watch purchases to your partner, a new series, starting with ‘The Heirloom Defence’

RECOMMENDED READING: 14 lessons from Christies’ watch auction expert

Top 3 most expensive watches sold at Only Watch 2019, also featuring Audemars Piguet and F.P. Journe

HOW TO: Take the perfect Instagram wristshot

High Rollers – 3 of the most expensive timepieces at Only Watch 2019

Auction preview highlights at Phillips Game Changers

RECOMMENDED READING: An interview with Daryn Schnipper

RECOMMENDED WATCHING: René Beyer on Beyer double-signed dials

RECOMMENDED READING: Just what is the Patek Philippe Seal?

Hype beasts – 5 of this year’s most unobtainable watches

Best 5 watches for under $5K at the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction

3 seriously underrated watches released in 2019

RECOMMENDED READING: The watch grey market isn’t black and white

RECOMMENDED READING: Is this the perfect Patek Philippe?

RECOMMENDED READING: Everything you didn’t know about the Patek Philippe Calatrava

RECOMMENDED READING: Alfredo Paramico on the vintage watch market

The Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Singapore

You might have missed these 6 excellent new watches – these are the sleeper hits of 2019

The 11 most exciting chronographs of 2018

RECOMMENDED READING: Do watches hold their value during a downturn?

The case, the dial, the Patek Philippe ref. 5320G Perpetual Calendar

RECOMMENDED READING: Why did auctioneer Aurel Bacs buy a modern quartz watch?

In 2019, rose gold is looking like a steel

Tom makes a case for waiting lists with the story of his Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 – “I told the dealer what I wanted and he went, ha!”

Old is the new black, 8 of the best heritage watches of 2018

Leap year? No worries – 3 celebrities rocking the Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G

Not your granddad’s Patek – the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A

This guy did a survey and found that 38mm is the perfect watch size – here are our other takeaways

This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come

RECOMMENDED READING: How Patek Philippe became the most desirable watch brand in the world

5 watches to survive the end of the world, just in case things really kick off

RECOMMENDED READING: Because of course Louis Vuitton’s Virgil Abloh wears a custom, blacked-out Patek Nautilus

We answer the dreaded “if you could only have one watch” question …