THE HOME OF WATCH CULTURE
We visited Bremont's flagship Australian boutique in Melbourne and picked 6 must-see references they've got in the range.
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…
Our guide to the 12 of the best Grand Seiko references of the modern era, and why they're so important.
According to the Boston Consulting Group, pre-owned watch sales accounted for nearly one third of the total watch sales for the year – with pre-owned…
This is it. The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved, and the significant other has been convinced this is the last one (honest).…
As we predicted last week, the amount of releases these past seven days was massive. Geneva Watch Days is one of the key events in…
The popularity of Dungeons & Dragons is at an all-time high, since nerd culture became pop culture and TV shows like Stranger Things boosted sales…
As a watch collector, it is very dangerous to assume that you know everything – and I am not just talking specifications, reference numbers and…
If you ask a watch enthusiast, one of the most exciting parts of the hobby is not actually wearing watches. The real excitement stems from…
Unobtanium. It is a word many collectors use these days, with more and more references fitting this gloomy bill. It sucks to know that when…
It doesn’t get much opportunity to surface in my position of watch journalism, but I have a deep love of the dark and cryptic. From…
If you’ve jumped into the deep end of the watch collecting pool, you’ve probably accumulated a few tools for accomplishing minor tasks, such as changing…
There are those rare times when the watch industry seemingly comes together to do something great, causing even the most devoted online trolls to retreat…
The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant…
Given the huge variety in colours, gradients and and textures on dials these days, it’s more important than ever to understand how colour actually works.…
Only Watch is probably my favourite endeavour within the watch industry. It is the ultimate horological win-win-win scenario. First and foremost, the charity auction raises…
Building a fantasy watch collection is a fun game many watch collectors play. With so many watches to choose from, and so many collector-personalities to…
Last week, we published a story on a Rolex Submariner watch that was salvaged by Australian surfer Matt Cuddihy. He found the watch trapped beneath…
These days it seems like brands are increasingly opting to have 4:30 positioned date windows on their watches. Just earlier today we introduced yet another…
Considering that Nomos only released their first watches a little over 30 years ago, they have made a considerably strong impact on the watch world.…
I am totally going to regret this. Right now, I am giving you a window into my horological browser history. Watches I personally favourite on…
So Father’s Day is nearly here, and your dad is a rather diehard watch collector. Now that we’ve sorted out your superhero origin story (the…
If a luxury brand is synonymous with handbags or jewellery, most watch collectors won’t usually give them the time of day, as we tend to…
If you’ve been paying attention to Time+Tide lately, I’m sure you’ve become aware that our store now stocks Baltic watches. As one of the world’s…
“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” – Pablo Picasso I’m just gonna say it, watch collecting can be far too serious. Too often,…
In modern times, the words “stealth wealth” get thrown around a lot. Usually reserved for sophisticated watches often made of white metals like platinum, the…
Do you want to look at pictures of sliced bread stapled to a tree? Are you intrigued by the inner monologue of shoplifters? Keen to…
Summer’s just around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s time to get outside, be active, and soak up that Vitamin D. Put those…
When it comes to watches, size matters. Precious millimetres can make or break a fit, and those who regularly tune into my stories know that…
Hot Ones has blossomed from a humble web series to one of the most watched YouTube formats in the world. Interviewer Sean Evans is known…
As soon as Tudor was founded as an affordable offshoot of Rolex, their cult popularity began. Even so, I don’t think many people could have…
In the weeks since Watches & Wonders, I’ve been ruminating on the numerous releases, and have realised that this year has been one of the…
Though it would be difficult to call Zenith underrated these days, considering the success of their Chronomaster Sport line and the accompanying waitlists, some models…
If you’re a horological junkie, there are better ways to rouse yourself from Dreamland than your iPhone. For the totally hardcore watch aficionado, you could…
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…
Although the 2020s is a young decade so far, we’ve already been treated to a wealth of dial enrichment from textures, colours, and even shapes…
Last year during the fair, Andrew and I were able to find the time to sit down and share our top five picks on camera…
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…
Whether or not you have a religious affiliation with Easter, any excuse to bulk buy chocolate will make for a great weekend. Debates will always…
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…
Watches have been inextricably linked with cars for the longest time, a symbiotic partnership that boomed once motor racing became a worldwide phenomenon. This prompted…
Gerald Genta. Anyone who calls themselves a watch enthusiast is familiar with the legendary designer, and the mainstream consumer base for watches, whether they realise…
The watch community is growing and evolving, but at times there are still some antiquated lines of thought plaguing it – discouraging newcomers from joining…
Though I love the watch community as a whole, there are times where I couldn’t disagree more with the direction of its ire. One such…
Last week we covered the 5 watches you’ll regret buying, which seemed to strike a chord with a lot of enthusiasts who could relate to…
If you spend any time on the watch internet whatsoever, you’ll quickly become familiar with ETA and Sellita, eventually recognising Kenissi, Vaucher and others. While…
Watches in film, whether or not snobbish enthusiasts are willing to admit it to themselves, are some of the biggest motivators for people to get…
Editor’s note: A while back, the New York Times wrote a story entitled Instagram and the Watch World about how social media had “created a…
Watch enthusiasts do not always share the Swiss philosophy of neutrality. Being enthusiastic about something inevitably leads to hot takes, strong and stubborn opinions and,…
Jezza is a man best-known for his ridiculous, seemingly off-the-cuff metaphors when describing everything from wringing the neck of the latest Ferrari around an empty…
Look, I know some will roll their eyes at the “his/her” trope in the title. And, to be clear, I actually agree with you. Colloquially,…
In the final instalment of this LOTR-rivalling three-part epic, we cover even more movements and complication modules developed by Jean-Marc and Catherine Wiederrecht’s Agenhor. Old…
Editor’s note: Watch enthusiasts are not always particularly excited to hear that a watch uses an “off the shelf” mass produced calibre. But, we look…
In the internet age it’s become almost impossible to find a real bargain. People who don’t know what they have, can easily find out an…
Some may refer to Vacheron Constantin as the third member of the Swiss holy trinity of watchmaking. But after an incredibly strong showing last year,…
By no means do I consider myself being the fashion police, but I think I can spot a good fit when I see one. Last…
Whether it’s a beater for laborious work, a gift for the niece, or simply something humble to wear, we all love a cheap watch. A…
Movement masters Agenhor have had their fingers in so many pies that one article can’t cover all of their unique takes on complications. We’ve already…
Whether you’re a lover or a hater, nobody makes watches quite like Hublot. They are pioneers in materials and styles, which is what makes them…
It’s just the beginning of the new year, but many of us are already feeling a little befuddled. That’s what modern life can do to…
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…
I’ll be honest, TAG Heuer is not really a brand that I love. Sure, I like the classics such as the Monaco and other icons,…
It’s nearly impossible to distil and encompass the variety and unique features of last year’s best complication into only five picks, but we’ll do our…