End of year wrap ups, and Jaeger-LeCoultre moves in to Chadstone
Russell SheldrakeIt’s getting to that time of year where the countdown to logging off for Christmas is done in hours, not days, and for us here in the watch media business, that means one thing: end-of-year round-ups. While we have been busy preparing all of ours to be published over the next few weeks, Teddy Baldassarre got the jump on us with his annual tradition of asking some of the biggest names in the industry what watch they wore the most over the last 12 months.
As always, our own Andrew McUtchen was involved, staring alongside his old stablemate Adrian Barker, Ben Cook of Bens Watches, and of course Justin Hast. While I know you’ll want to watch the whole video above, I will offer a spoiler to anyone who wants it: Andrew’s most worn watch of 2025 was the Serica 5303 Diving Chronometer – a tough, everyday choice for a man who’s always on the move and takes no days off. There are 34 other familiar faces from around the industry in the video, too, so plenty to watch and enjoy.
Chadstone welcomes Jaeger-LeCoultre
It’s hard to miss the megalith that is the Chadstone Shopping Centre, and while it already had an impressive array of luxury watch brand names on its store guide, Jaeger-LeCoultre has just added itself to that growing list. Sitting alongside them are the ever-recognisable names of Rolex, Panerai, Breitling, Longines, IWC, and Piaget. It’s becoming a real horological hub and providing some stiff competition for our very own Collins Street and the CBD.
Of course, the boutique has everything you would expect on offer, with the classic Reverso pieces available, the sporty Polaris line, and the sophisticated Master Control collection. Our Managing Editor Jamie took a trip down there to check out what this new space has in store for those who venture in, and you can read his full review of the space above, and take a look around it in the short video we posted on our Instagram earlier this week. It’s great to see more brands continue to develop their bricks-and-mortar retail offering, and this feels like just another step in the right direction for the watch-buying experience in Australia.
Frederique Constant brought the Moon to our London Studio
as is tradition now, when launching a new collaboration, we had to mark it with an event, and we did so in our London Discovery Studio last week. Given that this was our last event of the year, we wanted to go out with a bang, and at the same time, match the elevated style of this new watch. So we donned our glad rags, meeting the dress code of black cocktail with a touch of red to mirror our new watch’s deep black onyx dial and its little pops of red. And it was clear that London was ready for a party as well. Read our wrap-up here.
Watch meme of the week: FFC cashes in
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It now seems more likely that more people know that famed director Francis Ford Coppola sold his F.P. Journe collection, including the unique piece designed in collaboration with Journe, than watched his latest movie, Megalopolis, as he was forced to part ways with many of his most prized possessions to make up the shortfall his film had at the box office. But when you can gross more from your watch collection than your film, I think it might be time to hang up the director’s chair and enjoy the watches you have left.
Wrist shot of the week: a rare masterpiece
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You don’t see examples of these Saatchi Gallery Pateks anywhere, but somewhere you can always expect to see them is on the ACM profile. A second-hand platform that trades in some of the most sought-after watches in the world, and this 5070P-013 is something that many of the world’s biggest collectors will be chasing after. And seeing it shot by the talented team at ACM, it makes it look even better.
Time+Tide shop pick of the week: Furlan Marri Mechanical Blue Sector ref. 20202
The Cornes de Vache has been a firm fan favourite of Furlan Marri for years at this point, and now they have finally added a deep blue dial to the lineup. The contrast of textures combined with this popular colour choice makes this an instant classic in the collection if you ask us. Of course, all of the elements we have come to expect from this heritage-driven design are still there: the sector dial, the enigmatic applied numerals, and those shapely lugs that are the main character of this watch.
The Furlan Marri Mechanical Blue Sector ref. 20202 is available to order worldwide from the Time+Tide Shop, or it can be purchased in any of our Discovery Studios. Price: £1,350/A$2,600
Our favourite Time+Tide coverage of the week
Frederique Constant’s CEO shares how our Time+Tide Highlife Onyx Moon Limited Edition came together
We have released our fair share of limited editions over the years, with this latest release being our 10th. But behind every one of them, there is a story to tell, and that’s exactly what Andrew and FC CEO Niels Eggerding do in this latest video. Taking you on the collaborative journey to create this watch that has already inspired many. Check out the video now to find out exactly what goes into creating a watch like this and what happens when two creative forces collide.
Colour and creativity are British watchmaking’s secret weapon
Our very first panel discussion from our British Watchmakers’ Weekender is now out there for you to watch. While it was a busy day, we know that not everyone was able to make it down for the event, so we wanted to bring some of its magic to you, with this being the first of three panel discussions, we recorded in the middle of the madness of it all. For this one, we brought together Studio Underd0g, Farer, Isotope and Beaucroft to talk us through creativity and design in the British watchmaking industry. And we couldn’t imagine a better group to discuss the topic with. Watch the full video above to see what this colourful bunch had to say.
Sher goes grown up, and brings along That Watch Podcast for a limited edition Dive Watch for enthusiasts
It’s no secret that we are big fans of the kids’ watch brand Sher and everything they are trying to accomplish through helping children learn to read the time. And so when this freshly minted brand comes out with a dive watch that is purely for adults, we had to sit up and take notice. The fun take on a dive watch is the product of a collaboration between the brand and That Watch Podcast, and is limited to just 300 pieces. While it is a very serious dive watch, there are plenty of little easter eggs that speak to the team’s approach to this hobby.