News Archives - Time+Tide Watches

What does Morgan Stanley’s top 50 Swiss watch brands list mean for the average enthusiast? (And Swatch Group’s two cents considered)

In Depth

05.03.26

What does Morgan Stanley’s top 50 Swiss watch brands list mean for the average enthusiast? (And Swatch Group’s two cents considered)

We dig into Morgan Stanley's latest Swiss watch industry report, and explain what it means for the average watch lover.

You might not be able to buy a Rolex, but you can now bet on the future price of one

News

04.03.26

You might not be able to buy a Rolex, but you can now bet on the future price of one

Leveraging the "Beztimate" system of trusted watch buying/selling platform Bezel, watch geeks can now bet on the future prices of watches.

The past is a place worth visiting: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Made of Makers gets a Middle Eastern soul

News

26.02.26

The past is a place worth visiting: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Made of Makers gets a Middle Eastern soul

The latest chapter of JLC's Made of Makers programme, "Bridge in Time", explores the intersection between photography, art and AI.

Has Rolex discontinued the GMT-Master II Pepsi?

News

25.02.26

Has Rolex discontinued the GMT-Master II Pepsi?

Discontinuation rumours around the Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" are nothing new, but a new development may mean they now have more legs.

Uh oh… Studio Underd0g’s in the D0ghouse, for reasons you may not expect

News

06.02.26

Uh oh… Studio Underd0g’s in the D0ghouse, for reasons you may not expect

The disruptive British independent is bringing assembly fully in-house, opening The D0ghouse to visitors this May.

Chanel looks to hone its high-end know-how with investment in Kross Manufacture

News

27.01.26

Chanel looks to hone its high-end know-how with investment in Kross Manufacture

Chanel's purchase of a 30% stake in Kross could prove to be its most significant watchmaking investment so far.

Jaeger-LeCoultre opens its first Chadstone boutique, bringing the Vallée de Joux to Melbourne’s emerging luxury shopping capital

News

14.12.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre opens its first Chadstone boutique, bringing the Vallée de Joux to Melbourne’s emerging luxury shopping capital

JLC has opened its second standalone Melbourne location, which is also its first in Australia to feature the brand's new boutique concept.

Rado brings together two top Australian sports stars, Ash Barty & Cameron Green, in its latest campaign

News

25.11.25

Rado brings together two top Australian sports stars, Ash Barty & Cameron Green, in its latest campaign

As we head into another big summer of Australian sport, Rado launches a new campaign with two big names in tennis and cricket.

The first new Rolex Submariner Date Desk Clock just sold for how much at auction?!

News

14.11.25

The first new Rolex Submariner Date Desk Clock just sold for how much at auction?!

For that much money, you could get a...

Everything you need to know about the Tudor x Time+Tide Library & Lounge

Interview

28.10.25

Everything you need to know about the Tudor x Time+Tide Library & Lounge

The Shield and the Anchor together at last: Tudor is coming into our London Discovery Studio for an exclusive four-month residency.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest “Made of Makers” collab is a manga-styled webcomic take on the Reverso’s origin story

News

25.10.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest “Made of Makers” collab is a manga-styled webcomic take on the Reverso’s origin story

The latest entry in Jaeger-LeCoultre's multidisciplinary "Made of Makers" programme is a webcomic by Filipino artist Olivecoat.

New Rolex patent suggests the Crown may make a modern triple calendar watch

News

21.10.25

New Rolex patent suggests the Crown may make a modern triple calendar watch

A recent patent filing may have just revealed that a modern triple calendar Rolex watch is no longer a ridiculous pipe dream.

MING unveils the super-slinky Polymesh, the world’s first 3D-printed titanium watch bracelet-strap hybrid

News

13.10.25

MING unveils the super-slinky Polymesh, the world’s first 3D-printed titanium watch bracelet-strap hybrid

Ultra-light, ultra-supple and ultra-flexible, it could be the most comfortable way to wear a watch ever devised.

80 hours and CHF 500 will determine the next winner of Cartier’s Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow

News

12.10.25

80 hours and CHF 500 will determine the next winner of Cartier’s Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow

Cartier's watchmaking competition for up-and-coming artisans has a strict theme, time limit and budget, but Borna argues that's a good thing.

John Mayer reveals the secret behind his unreleased “road test camo” Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

News

03.10.25

John Mayer reveals the secret behind his unreleased “road test camo” Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

The Grammy-winning watch lover has revealed the interesting concept behind the camouflaged watch he was spotted wearing last week.

News

02.10.25

Ever wanted a free MB&F? Well, the brand’s actually giving some away – here’s how to get one

MB&F is celebrating 20 years by giving away 20 watches in total, split across two new, anniversary special models.

Khaki Field killstreak: Hamilton’s latest video game collab is with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

News

01.10.25

Khaki Field killstreak: Hamilton’s latest video game collab is with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Hamilton is teaming up with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the newest entrant in the best-selling first-person shooter game series of all time.

Audemars Piguet announces they’ll be at Watches and Wonders 2026

News

23.09.25

Audemars Piguet announces they’ll be at Watches and Wonders 2026

Audemars Piguet has just made the surprise announcement that they'll be returning to the world's biggest watch fair for 2026.

Win a Patek Philippe Aquanaut (or Cartier Baignoire) while supporting hospitalized kids!

News

25.08.25

Win a Patek Philippe Aquanaut (or Cartier Baignoire) while supporting hospitalized kids!

Toys for Hospitalized Children is holding its 2025 charity luxury watch raffle, with a Patek and Cartier up for grabs.

Forget GMT-Masters: Seiko has officially teamed up with Pepsi

News

05.08.25

Forget GMT-Masters: Seiko has officially teamed up with Pepsi

Has Seiko completely stolen Rolex's thunder by collaborating with Pepsi on some real 'Pepsi bezel' watches - that are less than $1,000?

What is “new” with the latest Snoopy MoonSwatch, the Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold?

News

04.08.25

What is “new” with the latest Snoopy MoonSwatch, the Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold?

Let's just cut to the chase, and talk about what, if anything, is new here...

Milano Watch Week’s hosting an “after party” – get ready for After Time in October!

Events

02.08.25

Milano Watch Week’s hosting an “after party” – get ready for After Time in October!

Taking place from Oct 3-5 in Milan, After Time is a new watch fair from the organisers of Milano Watch Week focusing on accessible luxury.

Laco is celebrating its 100th anniversary by giving away 100 watches

News

19.07.25

Laco is celebrating its 100th anniversary by giving away 100 watches

The German brand is marking its centennial by giving away 100 examples of an exclusive pilot's watch model over 100 days.

Opening a Watch Discovery Studio in New York City was not on my bucket list, but here we are

News

07.06.25

Opening a Watch Discovery Studio in New York City was not on my bucket list, but here we are

Well, the cat is out of the bag: after Melbourne and London, New York City is set to be the home of the next Time+Tide…

Could Omega’s signing of Aaron Taylor-Johnson as an ambassador confirm him as James Bond?

News

26.05.25

Could Omega’s signing of Aaron Taylor-Johnson as an ambassador confirm him as James Bond?

The British actor has long been the frontrunner for the next 007, but signing with Omega might mean the deal's been finally sealed.

Tudor tease upcoming new Formula 1 team watch at Watches and Wonders 2025

News

05.04.25

Tudor tease upcoming new Formula 1 team watch at Watches and Wonders 2025

A display at the brand's Watches and Wonders booth confirms there'll be another VCARB watch releasing in a month's time.

News

08.03.25

Grand Seiko opens a luxurious new Melbourne boutique, a statement of intent from the Japanese brand

GS opens its second boutique in Australia in The Block Arcade on Melbourne's Collins Street, the main vein of Aussie watch culture.

News

25.02.25

Audemars Piguet kicks off 150th anniversary celebrations with 10 watches, including a brand new perpetual calendar

Five Code 11.59s, three Royal Oaks, and two Offshores kick off the brand's 150th anniversary celebrations.

Super-friend: Longines reveals Henry Cavill as new Ambassador of Elegance

News

14.02.25

Super-friend: Longines reveals Henry Cavill as new Ambassador of Elegance

If Henry Cavill is now a Longines brand ambassador, does that but the nail in the 007 discussion coffin?

TAG Heuer is back in Formula 1 as official timekeeper

News

02.01.25

TAG Heuer is back in Formula 1 as official timekeeper

After Rolex gave way to LVMH for Formula 1 title sponsorship, it was only a matter of time before TAG Heuer swooped in.

Omega respond to mystery Daniel Craig Seamaster

News

20.12.24

Omega respond to mystery Daniel Craig Seamaster

Once again, actor Daniel Craig is strategically leaking a new Omega on behalf of the brand, wearing an unreleased Seamaster.

You can now buy Christopher Ward in our London Watch Discovery Studio!

In The Shop

06.12.24

You can now buy Christopher Ward in our London Watch Discovery Studio!

Christopher Ward enters the world of retail for the first time exclusively at the Time+Tide London Discovery Studio.

Dave Portnoy admits defeat, announces fire sale for Brick Watch Company, blaming “watch geeks” for its demise

News

29.11.24

Dave Portnoy admits defeat, announces fire sale for Brick Watch Company, blaming “watch geeks” for its demise

"Congrats to all the watch nerds. You beat me."

An engraved Patek Philippe Nautilus sells for CHF 6.7 million, setting a new world record

Auctions

26.11.24

An engraved Patek Philippe Nautilus sells for CHF 6.7 million, setting a new world record

Sold at a charity auction, this Nautilus 5711/1500A in engraved stainless steel is officially the most expensive Nautilus of all time.

Frederic Arnault reveals plan to increase Zenith movement production for use across all LVMH watch brands

News

23.11.24

Frederic Arnault reveals plan to increase Zenith movement production for use across all LVMH watch brands

LVMH watch brands stand to benefit from an increase in Zenith's movement production.

Subdial raises £1.5 million through Watchfinder founder

News

20.11.24

Subdial raises £1.5 million through Watchfinder founder

The London-based second-hand dealer has just completed a second round of funding thanks to Stuart Hennell, formerly of WatchFinder.

A Pizza Unique for those who can’t make up their mind

Auctions

16.11.24

A Pizza Unique for those who can’t make up their mind

The final Studio Underd0g Pizza Watch is a unique one, being auctioned off for charity with a best of both worlds dial.

Vacheron Constantin throws its hat into the certified pre-owned ring

News

09.11.24

Vacheron Constantin throws its hat into the certified pre-owned ring

Vacheron Constantin joins the ranks of watch manufactures with a certified pre-owned program, launched worldwide with Watchfinder.

News

06.11.24

Justin Hast is going to buy you a watch

Enter the competition now on Instagram to be in with a chance to win your favourite field watch and meet Justin Hast.

News

31.10.24

Universal Genève announces new release date, logo, and launches new website

UG puts an end to speculation by announcing first new release date.

News

26.10.24

Timex to sell watches for $1

A watch for less than the price of a cup of coffee? It sounds too good to be true, but it's what Timex is doing…

Going, going, gone! Lewis Hamilton’s IWC team watch raises CHF 220,000 for charity at auction

Auctions

21.10.24

Going, going, gone! Lewis Hamilton’s IWC team watch raises CHF 220,000 for charity at auction

It's the watch the F1 champ wore on the podium when celebrating his win at the 2024 British Grand Prix earlier this year.

The Final Slice: the Studio Underd0g x Time+Tide Pizza Party is about to come to an end

News

19.10.24

The Final Slice: the Studio Underd0g x Time+Tide Pizza Party is about to come to an end

Launched at the start of this year, we are holding our final pizza party on November 21st in London with a special charity auction.

The Time+Tide London Discovery Studio hosts the British Watchmakers’ Weekender

News

15.10.24

The Time+Tide London Discovery Studio hosts the British Watchmakers’ Weekender

Discover some of the best watches Britain has to offer at the British Watchmakers' Weekender on November 23rd and 24th.

The one millionth MoonSwatch is heading to auction

News

03.10.24

The one millionth MoonSwatch is heading to auction

Helping raise money for charity, the one millionth Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch to be made is heading to auction.

LVMH signs a 10-year partnership with Formula 1

News

03.10.24

LVMH signs a 10-year partnership with Formula 1

The LVMH Group has signed a 10-year global partnership deal with the Formula 1 racing series starting tin 2025.

The first Rolex worn on the Moon is up for auction

News

02.10.24

The first Rolex worn on the Moon is up for auction

While it wasn't the first watch to reach the Moon, the GMT-Master that is up for sale beat all other Rolex watches up there.

Swatch is finally selling the MoonSwatch on its website, but…

News

05.09.24

Swatch is finally selling the MoonSwatch on its website, but…

The MoonSwatch is finally available online for purchase. Well... At least four models are, and exclusively in the USA and China.

Gregory Kissling becomes the new CEO of Breguet

News

05.09.24

Gregory Kissling becomes the new CEO of Breguet

Gregory Kissling is reportedly taking the job of CEO at Breguet after as successful run as the VP of Product at Omega.

Mark Zuckerberg spotted with new Patek Philippe

News

03.09.24

Mark Zuckerberg spotted with new Patek Philippe

Mark Zuckerberg spotted wearing a Patek Philippe ref. 5236P in a recent Instagram post where he confirmed the model later in the comments.

Favre Leuba shakes off the cobwebs and relaunches with five new collections

News

29.08.24

Favre Leuba shakes off the cobwebs and relaunches with five new collections

Using Geneva Watch Days as the launchpad, a historic Swiss brand comes back into the fray.

News

27.08.24

Hajime Asaoka revives forgotten Japanese brand Takano

The talented Japanese independent watchmaker has brought back a long-lost brand from his homeland to add to his brand portfolio.

Chanel takes 25% ownership stake in MB&F

News

22.08.24

Chanel takes 25% ownership stake in MB&F

The large, French, luxury house has taken a minority ownership stake in MB&F which turns 20 years old next year.

Four spacefaring IWC Polaris Dawn watches to be auctioned off for charity upon their return to Earth

Auctions

21.08.24

Four spacefaring IWC Polaris Dawn watches to be auctioned off for charity upon their return to Earth

IWC is set to explore space through the Polaris Dawn mission, and all for the sake of charity.

Screen-worn Steve McQueen Le Mans TAG Heuer Monaco heading to Sotheby’s auction

Auctions

13.08.24

Screen-worn Steve McQueen Le Mans TAG Heuer Monaco heading to Sotheby’s auction

The Heuer Monaco 1133B is highly coveted by watch collectors, but one worn by Steve McQueen takes things to a whole new level.

Introducing our new podcast – Watches And

News

04.08.24

Introducing our new podcast – Watches And

In our debut podcast series, we take a step outside of watches to bring in stories that you would never have heard otherwise.

There’s a new watch fair in town – Milano Watch Week lands in October

News

25.07.24

There’s a new watch fair in town – Milano Watch Week lands in October

The first-ever Milano Watch Week is set to take place in October, celebrating the best independent watchmaking has to offer.

Horage just invented a new way to regulate your own watch

In Depth

24.07.24

Horage just invented a new way to regulate your own watch

It's not often we get something that feels new in the world of watchmaking, making the Horage Microreg development truly exciting.

Brad Pitt confirmed wearing custom vintage IWC on F1 movie set

News

20.07.24

Brad Pitt confirmed wearing custom vintage IWC on F1 movie set

The watch in question? A vintage IWC Ingenieur "Jumbo" SL Automatic ref. 1832 from 1976 with a custom green dial.

Hublot ambassador Kylian Mbappé signs 5-year €75m contract with Real Madrid – but what watch was he wearing?

News

19.07.24

Hublot ambassador Kylian Mbappé signs 5-year €75m contract with Real Madrid – but what watch was he wearing?

The French football star penned his momentous Real Madrid move with a surprisingly appropriate Hublot on his wrist.

Julien Tornare appointed CEO of Hublot, Antoine Pin new CEO of TAG Heuer

News

18.07.24

Julien Tornare appointed CEO of Hublot, Antoine Pin new CEO of TAG Heuer

LVMH Watches has made some major moves, with Julien Tornare appointed as Hublot CEO, and Antoine Pin taking over TAG Heuer.

Diver finds Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time lost for over a year

News

15.07.24

Diver finds Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time lost for over a year

After falling off his wrist off the Mallorca coast, a hobby diver finds the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 10 metres down.

James Marks becomes the new CEO of Biver

News

12.07.24

James Marks becomes the new CEO of Biver

The long standing watch expert from Phillips auction house will be joining the young independent brand as its new CEO.