Friday Wind Down Archives - Time+Tide Watches

Sotheby’s enlists WatchCheck as its watch servicing partner

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18.04.25

Sotheby’s enlists WatchCheck as its watch servicing partner

Sotheby’s has partnered with WatchCheck to offer a comprehensive watch servicing platform.

Time+Tide takes on Tour Auto with Baltic

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12.04.25

Time+Tide takes on Tour Auto with Baltic

This historical rally sees 250 vintage race cars travel from Paris to Nice over the course of a week - and we were along for…

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28.03.25

Time+Tide take over Leica in London

We held a special evening in the Leica London store to discover how the brand's expertise in optics has pivoted into watchmaking.

The T+T team were everywhere at the F1 Australian Grand Prix – here were the highlights

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21.03.25

The T+T team were everywhere at the F1 Australian Grand Prix – here were the highlights

Alex, Andrew, Borna and Jamie divided and conquered to cover the most important watch news of F1's season opener.

To no-one’s surprise, British Watchmakers’ Day delivered again

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14.03.25

To no-one’s surprise, British Watchmakers’ Day delivered again

A whopping 1,200 people plus, filled Lindley Hall in London on a sunny Saturday for British Watchmakers' Day - including us!

Vacheron Constantin officially reopens Melbourne boutique, opening up the beautiful heritage-listed space

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07.03.25

Vacheron Constantin officially reopens Melbourne boutique, opening up the beautiful heritage-listed space

Plush sofas, VC-branded knick-knacks, and Holy Trinity watches galore.

The Horological Society of New York and Christie’s team up for their 2025 Charity Auction

Friday Wind Down

28.02.25

The Horological Society of New York and Christie’s team up for their 2025 Charity Auction

Charitable festivities, a bunch of new APs, Leonardo DiCaprio joins the Rolex fam and a new MoonSwatch - all in a week's worth of days!

F1 kicks off the 2025 season, and we get a sneak peak behind the curtain at Red Bull Racing

Friday Wind Down

21.02.25

F1 kicks off the 2025 season, and we get a sneak peak behind the curtain at Red Bull Racing

Join us as we take a look at how Red Bull makes their championship-winning Formula 1 cars, and then on to the F1 75 season…

Tissot opens its first Melbourne boutique in spectacular style

Friday Wind Down

14.02.25

Tissot opens its first Melbourne boutique in spectacular style

The Le Locle brand becomes the latest watchmaker to open up shop on Melbourne's Collins Street, and they did so in statement-making fashion.

Racing legend Jacky Ickx wowed watch fans at a Sydney dinner with Chopard this week

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07.02.25

Racing legend Jacky Ickx wowed watch fans at a Sydney dinner with Chopard this week

The motorsports icon, who at age 80 shows no signs of slowing down, captivated Sydney's watch and racing aficionados this week.

William Wood to auction unique Fire Exit Watch in support of the LA Fire Department Foundation

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31.01.25

William Wood to auction unique Fire Exit Watch in support of the LA Fire Department Foundation

Just as they helped us raise money in 2020 for Australian bushfire relief, William Wood is chipping in to help out with the LA fires.

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24.01.25

Christopher Ward watches were ‘in the metal’ in our Melbourne studio last night, as well as the brand’s CEO Mike France

Last night, we transformed our Melbourne studio into a Christopher Ward showroom - a first for Australia and the brand.

Steel or gold? The Time+Tide community has a clear favourite Vacheron Constantin 222

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17.01.25

Steel or gold? The Time+Tide community has a clear favourite Vacheron Constantin 222

We asked our audience which 222 they'd prefer to have - and the results were quite surprising.

Andrew sits down for a ‘Big Interview’ with WatchPro’s Rob Corder on our UK expansion

Friday Wind Down

10.01.25

Andrew sits down for a ‘Big Interview’ with WatchPro’s Rob Corder on our UK expansion

As WatchPro puts it, there's a "rising Time+Tide as Andrew McUtchen reinvents retail". Woo!

Here are our favourite watch articles of 2024

Friday Wind Down

03.01.25

Here are our favourite watch articles of 2024

We published over 1,300 articles on Time+Tide in 2024. Here are some of the best, from Andrew, Borna, Buffy, Jamie, Russell, Zach and more.

It’s been a big year for watches: here were some of the best watch moments of 2024

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27.12.24

It’s been a big year for watches: here were some of the best watch moments of 2024

Let's take a quick look back at The Year That Was in watches and reminisce on some of the highlights of the year.

Watch brands are rushing to open Australian boutiques before the end of 2024

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20.12.24

Watch brands are rushing to open Australian boutiques before the end of 2024

A last-minute rush to get in on some of the Christmas shopping mania, perhaps?

A dinner with Rado and their new ambassador, top Australian cricketer Cameron Green

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13.12.24

A dinner with Rado and their new ambassador, top Australian cricketer Cameron Green

Rado's signing of Green reflects how the Swiss watch industry is finally taking cricket seriously... And that they've got a soft spot for Aussies.

Andrew and Justin Hast host a night with the new blue dial IWC Ingenieur

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06.12.24

Andrew and Justin Hast host a night with the new blue dial IWC Ingenieur

Andrew and Justin hosted a night dedicated to the new blue dial Ingenieur Automatic 40 at IWC's Battersea Power Station boutique in London earlier this…

A week of celebrating photography: Time+Tide x Leica & Blancpain x Ocean Photographer of the Year

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29.11.24

A week of celebrating photography: Time+Tide x Leica & Blancpain x Ocean Photographer of the Year

Blancpain celebrates ocean photographers, and Time+Tide and Leica team up for an event on watches (and cameras, of course).

Our Studio Underd0g Pizza Unique sold for a record-breaking amount!

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23.11.24

Our Studio Underd0g Pizza Unique sold for a record-breaking amount!

Last night, we saw our London Discovery Studio transformed into a pizza parlor for what would prove to be a pizza party to remember.

A week of celebrating winners and creating new ones: world champion divers, the year’s best watches, and our contribution

Friday Wind Down

15.11.24

A week of celebrating winners and creating new ones: world champion divers, the year’s best watches, and our contribution

We introduce a new collab with TAG Heuer, the GPHG honours the best of the year, and Mido and Red Bull celebrate extreme sport. What…

The Time+Tide London Discovery Studio has had a bumper first two weeks

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08.11.24

The Time+Tide London Discovery Studio has had a bumper first two weeks

Time+Tide has officially opened in London and we've had an amazing first fortnight!

Andrew & Justin Hast tackle the watch industry’s sense of humour

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01.11.24

Andrew & Justin Hast tackle the watch industry’s sense of humour

Andrew and Justin are taking on the serious topic of the watch industry's sense of humour, or a lack thereof, at WatchPro Salon in London.

I thought my hypebeast days were over… until the Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela collab dropped last night

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25.10.24

I thought my hypebeast days were over… until the Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela collab dropped last night

Jamie found out that old habits die hard when the Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela collection went on sale last night.

Get ready for Watchfest 5 in Sydney + the Patek Philippe Cubitus has finally dropped!

Friday Wind Down

18.10.24

Get ready for Watchfest 5 in Sydney + the Patek Philippe Cubitus has finally dropped!

Running from November 1st to 16th 2024 in Sydney, Watchfest 5 promises to be Australia’s largest watch and horology convention, run by the watch community,…

Wolf took over Time+Tide’s Melbourne Studio for an intimate chat with CEO Simon Wolf V

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11.10.24

Wolf took over Time+Tide’s Melbourne Studio for an intimate chat with CEO Simon Wolf V

Jamie sat down for a chat with CEO Simon Philip Wolf V about his company (and his family's) illustrious 190-year-long history.

Italian authorities have busted a €103 million watch smuggling ring at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

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04.10.24

Italian authorities have busted a €103 million watch smuggling ring at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

Investigations have uncovered and thwarted a high-end watch smuggling ring at Milan's biggest airport.

Four different watch fairs are coming next month

Friday Wind Down

27.09.24

Four different watch fairs are coming next month

Milano Watch Week, Dubai Watch Week, Windup NY, and WatchTime NY fairs will all kick off next month.

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Friday Wind Down

20.09.24

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Vroom, vroom... Mitchell and Alex were off to the races with Seiko.

Seiko celebrates the Ichigo Ichie in Sydney and Melbourne, reminding us to slow down every once in a while

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13.09.24

Seiko celebrates the Ichigo Ichie in Sydney and Melbourne, reminding us to slow down every once in a while

A week after the watch's launch, we got to taste what it's about.

Baltic threw a rooftop party in NYC and teased some unreleased watches

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06.09.24

Baltic threw a rooftop party in NYC and teased some unreleased watches

Stunning views and even more stunning watches...

Geneva Watch Days 2024: Hot weather and even hotter watches

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31.08.24

Geneva Watch Days 2024: Hot weather and even hotter watches

It’s hot here in Geneva. The heat is the number one topic of conversation around the Beau Rivage as members of the watch press sweat…

Tissot & Time+Tide launch the PRX UFO Robot Grendizer with a cozy crowd in Melbourne’s laneways

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23.08.24

Tissot & Time+Tide launch the PRX UFO Robot Grendizer with a cozy crowd in Melbourne’s laneways

Tissot x Grendizer x Time+Tide brought the new PRX UFO Robot Grendizer collaboration to Melbourne's Robot Bar.

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

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16.08.24

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

While everyone may be scrutinising Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's breaking routines, as watch geeks we just want to identify the watch on her wrist.

Hermès reopens its Melbourne boutique, and it’s as elegant as you would expect

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09.08.24

Hermès reopens its Melbourne boutique, and it’s as elegant as you would expect

After occupying the heritage location for a decade, the Hermès Melbourne boutique has redecorated its home.

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

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02.08.24

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

Toys for Hospitalized Children's 4th annual luxury watch raffle supports a noble cause, with a coveted Royal Oak up for grabs.

Vacheron Constantin collaborates with First Nations artist Reko Rennie on an immersive art installation in Sydney

Friday Wind Down

26.07.24

Vacheron Constantin collaborates with First Nations artist Reko Rennie on an immersive art installation in Sydney

The exhibition, titled "From Geometry to Artistry", is being exhibited at the Maison's flagship Sydney boutique until the end of September.

Ultra-rare Van Cleef & Arpels automata land in Melbourne for the Poetry of Time pop-up

Friday Wind Down

19.07.24

Ultra-rare Van Cleef & Arpels automata land in Melbourne for the Poetry of Time pop-up

Van Cleef & Arpels' Poetry of Time exhibition has made its way to Melbourne, and Borna was on the ground to check it out.

Worn & Wound’s WindUp Watch Fair returns to Chicago for 2024

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12.07.24

Worn & Wound’s WindUp Watch Fair returns to Chicago for 2024

To be held from July 12th to 14th at Venue West in Chicago, Worn & Wound's WindUp Watch Fair returns for another edition. Here's everything…

Richemont’s CEO reshuffle signals a new future for the luxury group

Friday Wind Down

05.07.24

Richemont’s CEO reshuffle signals a new future for the luxury group

One of the watch industry's biggest conglomerates has played musical chairs this week, with a new group CEO appointed and brand CEOs moving around.

Our first Studio Discovery Sessions with Zenith and Ocean to Orbit were a hit with watch fans

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28.06.24

Our first Studio Discovery Sessions with Zenith and Ocean to Orbit were a hit with watch fans

Our inaugural two Studio Discovery Sessions - one with a microbrand, one with a big box brand - were an absolute blast.

Poo-tina: UK farmer unearths lost Rolex Air-King eaten by his cow 50 years ago

Friday Wind Down

21.06.24

Poo-tina: UK farmer unearths lost Rolex Air-King eaten by his cow 50 years ago

You might call bull, but a metal-detector and some good luck reunited this farmer with his Rolex Air-King, after being eaten by a cow.

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14.06.24

The real missed MoonSwatch opportunity…

Earth to Swatch and Omega: a major athletic competition the group is tied to could have offered a major MoonSwatch moment.

Experience Zenith’s latest 2024 releases with Time+Tide in our Melbourne Discovery Studio on June 22nd

Friday Wind Down

07.06.24

Experience Zenith’s latest 2024 releases with Time+Tide in our Melbourne Discovery Studio on June 22nd

On June 22nd, the Time+Tide Discovery Studio in Melbourne is set to host a Zenith Discovery Session showing off the brand's latest watches.

Wristwatch Check, a gathering of Australian microbrands, went off without a hitch last night in Melbourne

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31.05.24

Wristwatch Check, a gathering of Australian microbrands, went off without a hitch last night in Melbourne

The Time+Tide Team were out in force for this brand-new watch event, which showcased some of the country's notable microbrands.

Seiko President Akio Naito says Grand Seiko micro-adjustment is “on the way”

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24.05.24

Seiko President Akio Naito says Grand Seiko micro-adjustment is “on the way”

A long-desired feature for Grand Seiko bracelets, a LinkedIn comment from Seiko President Akio Naito suggests it is in the works.

Hublot tapped Time+Tide to present their 2024 novelties at an exclusive Sydney event – here’s how it went down

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17.05.24

Hublot tapped Time+Tide to present their 2024 novelties at an exclusive Sydney event – here’s how it went down

We hosted an event at Hublot's Sydney boutique where we presented the brand's 2024 novelties as well as my experience visiting their manufacture.

Loupe This is set to auction off the ultimate hypebeast Tiffany Blue Nautilus 5711 – here’s why that’s worth paying attention to

Friday Wind Down

10.05.24

Loupe This is set to auction off the ultimate hypebeast Tiffany Blue Nautilus 5711 – here’s why that’s worth paying attention to

For those who never worked up the VIP lists of Tiffany or Patek, Loupe This is set to list the ultimate hype watch: a Tiffany…

Kith, marry, kill: TAG Heuer’s revival of the Formula 1 dominated this week

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03.05.24

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Kith, marry, kill: TAG Heuer’s revival of the Formula 1 dominated this week

The OG Formula 1 has made its long-awaited return in the form of a collaboration with lifestyle brand Kith - a bold move from TAG…

Omega hosts star-studded Speedmaster 38mm launch in Milan filled with diamonds and stylish watch-wielding celebrities

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26.04.24

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Omega hosts star-studded Speedmaster 38mm launch in Milan filled with diamonds and stylish watch-wielding celebrities

Earlier this week, Omega, as Omega is known to do, hosted a star-studded affair in Milan to launch their new Speedmaster 38mm collection.

Meet Time+Tide Tribe: our new channel that we would love for you to follow

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19.04.24

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Meet Time+Tide Tribe: our new channel that we would love for you to follow

Time+Tide Tribe is our new uninhibited horological playground with more behind-the-scenes, colourful, and opinionated content.

Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

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05.04.24

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Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

An unexpected return for Snoopy, and Omega doubles down on their pursuit of perfection.

Tudor is now the Official Timekeeper for Inter Miami CF, and there is a new pink watch!

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29.03.24

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Tudor is now the Official Timekeeper for Inter Miami CF, and there is a new pink watch!

A Tudor x Inter Miami CF partnership is hardly surprising considering Beckham's longstanding ambassadorship, but a new pink Tudor?!

The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

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22.03.24

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The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

Watches and F1 go hand in hand, so we're on the ground sniffing out watch stories at Albert Park.

Seiko brings their “Birth & Rebirth” exhibition Down Under, featuring rare vintage watches & Power Design Project pieces

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15.03.24

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Seiko brings their “Birth & Rebirth” exhibition Down Under, featuring rare vintage watches & Power Design Project pieces

The Seiko Birth & Rebirth pop-up exhibition in Sydney is a must-see.

Audemars Piguet unveil an appropriately stylish new AP House in Milan

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08.03.24

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Audemars Piguet unveil an appropriately stylish new AP House in Milan

The Le Brassus brand opens its new AP House in Milan, seven years after the AP House concept made its debut in the city.

Patrick Dempsey & Julien Tornare reopened TAG Heuer’s Sydney flagship in dramatic style

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01.03.24

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Patrick Dempsey & Julien Tornare reopened TAG Heuer’s Sydney flagship in dramatic style

McDreamy and TAG Heuer were the talk of the town last night.

How much did Elton John’s Cartier Crash just hammer for?

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23.02.24

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How much did Elton John’s Cartier Crash just hammer for?

The auction results for The Rocket Man's watches are out of this world.

Mark Wahlberg wore his new Norqain Wild One on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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16.02.24

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Mark Wahlberg wore his new Norqain Wild One on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Marky Mark got Wild (One) on his recent Late Show with Stephen Colbert appearance.

Raúl Pagès wins the first-ever Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

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09.02.24

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Raúl Pagès wins the first-ever Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Raúl Pagès' deceptively simple RP1 - Régulateur à détente wins the inaugural edition of this prestigious watchmaking prize.

Zach reports back from LVMH Watch Week in Miami, and how Jamie survived cliff diving with Mido in NZ

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02.02.24

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Zach reports back from LVMH Watch Week in Miami, and how Jamie survived cliff diving with Mido in NZ

T+T's global team really went global this week.

Swatch teases new Snoopy MoonSwatch + Baltic x T+T pre-order open now!

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26.01.24

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Swatch teases new Snoopy MoonSwatch + Baltic x T+T pre-order open now!

Is the MoonSwatch about to become exciting again? Plus be quick to nab our Baltic.