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Why are platinum watches more expensive than gold?

Watch Education

30.04.24

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Why are platinum watches more expensive than gold?

Buffy finds out why the stealth-wealth silver glow of platinum adds so much to the price tag of a watch.

Buying Guides

30.04.24

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8 of the best dive watches

The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are some of the best.

The Bulgari Tadao Ando Serpenti explores the seasons with snakeskin stone marquetry

Hands On

29.04.24

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The Bulgari Tadao Ando Serpenti explores the seasons with snakeskin stone marquetry

The latest team up between Bulgari and Tadao Ando results in a mesmerising series of Serpenti watches with marquetry-like dials.

CIGA Design’s Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition represents another peak for Chinese watchmaking

Micro Mondays

29.04.24

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CIGA Design’s Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition represents another peak for Chinese watchmaking

This exceedingly competitively priced central tourbillon watch commemorates the 70th anniversary of Hillary and Norgay's ascent of Everest.

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Golden Siena edges into pure, no-date dress territory

Video

29.04.24

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The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Golden Siena edges into pure, no-date dress territory

Parmigiani Fleurier has listened to fans, giving us a no-date Tonda PF for what could be the ultimate sleeper.

You want dial colours? Nomos has the answer!

Introducing

28.04.24

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You want dial colours? Nomos has the answer!

Nomos Glahshütte has let loose with the colour wheel for its latest pieces, celebrating 175 years of watchmaking in Glashütte with 31 colourful versions of…

New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Last Week in Watches

28.04.24

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New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Watches & Wonders is now a thing of the past, but luckily, watch releases are not slowing down at all, headlined by Omega and Credor.

Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique

In Depth

28.04.24

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Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique

Having founded La Fabrique du Temps and developed GPHG-winning watches, Michel Navas chats to Andrew about the scope of LFT's abilities.

I gave up my prized Rolex and Lange for this gorgeous Breguet Classique Perpetual Calendar 3057

Trading Faces

27.04.24

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I gave up my prized Rolex and Lange for this gorgeous Breguet Classique Perpetual Calendar 3057

Zach explains why, in his latest watch trade, he gave up his Rolex Explorer 1016 and Lange 1815 Up/Down for a Breguet perpetual calendar.

The F.P. Journe Élégante Gino’s Dream is as touching as it is brilliant

Hands On

27.04.24

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The F.P. Journe Élégante Gino’s Dream is as touching as it is brilliant

This innovative, rainbow-framed watch is a touching tribute to one of François-Paul Journe's most formative friendships.

The Gerald Charles Masterlink evolves the Maestro into a slimmer and sportier form (live pics)

Introducing

27.04.24

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The Gerald Charles Masterlink evolves the Maestro into a slimmer and sportier form (live pics)

The Gerald Charles Masterlink is an evolution of Genta's Maestro design that the Maestro himself would be proud of.

The Citizen Series 8 890 is a new contender entering the integrated-bracelet octagon

Introducing

27.04.24

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The Citizen Series 8 890 is a new contender entering the integrated-bracelet octagon

Citizen has a new steel integrated sports watch with an octagonal bezel, 200 metres water-resistantance, an an inner timing scale.

Interview

26.04.24

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HYT CEO Vincent Perriard answers some hard-hitting questions about the future of the brand

Restructuring HYT was never going to be an easy task,. New CEO Vincent Perriard reckons he's got the keys to the retrograde fluidic gates.

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

Friday Wind Down

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.

Andrew weighs in on influencer marketing in the watch industry with Vogue Business

The watch industry is typically slower-moving and more traditional. In recent years, however, watch brands have completely embraced influencers.

In Depth

26.04.24

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What makes Richard Mille so different?

Russell musters all of his skiing experience to discover what makes the avant-garde brand tick.

MB&F adds a striking metallic hue to the HM8 Mark 2 Blue

Introducing

25.04.24

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MB&F adds a striking metallic hue to the HM8 Mark 2 Blue

Since Max Büsser never realised his dream of becoming a car designer, the MB&F HM8 Mark 2 looks like a car.

Meeting MR PIAGET! Yves Piaget on the return of Polo

Interview

25.04.24

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Meeting MR PIAGET! Yves Piaget on the return of Polo

Yves Piaget delves into the story behind the Piaget Polo, now back in the limelight thanks to Piaget's Polo 79 reinterpretation.

11 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Buying Guides

25.04.24

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11 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Blue dials have always been popular, and these 11 watches stand out as being the nicest money can buy right now.

The Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph opens a window to the movement

Introducing

24.04.24

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The Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph opens a window to the movement

Montblanc shows off the Minerva internals with their latest monopusher chronograph release.

Franck Muller’s cigarette lighter watch was the wackiest creation of Geneva Watch Week

Watch Carry Wednesdays

24.04.24

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Franck Muller’s cigarette lighter watch was the wackiest creation of Geneva Watch Week

The first-ever cigarette lighter with watchmaking complications, the Master Lighter is the most Franck Muller thing ever.

Omega launches a set of dazzling 38mm Speedmasters, with some collection-firsts (live pics and video)

Introducing

24.04.24

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Omega launches a set of dazzling 38mm Speedmasters, with some collection-firsts (live pics and video)

Omega expands the Speedmaster 38mm collection with a multitude of new models, choice of three materials, and two dial colours. There’s a choice of steel…

WWE superstar Cody Rhodes reunited with his father’s once-pawned Rolex after Wrestlemania 40 win

Pop Culture

23.04.24

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WWE superstar Cody Rhodes reunited with his father’s once-pawned Rolex after Wrestlemania 40 win

After his WWE Wrestlemania 40 win, Cody Rhodes received something a lot more precious than a championship belt.

Baltic and Tour Auto introduce a new Tricompax to honour a legendary race

In The Shop

23.04.24

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Baltic and Tour Auto introduce a new Tricompax to honour a legendary race

As official timekeepers of Tour Auto for the second year in a row, Baltic colour a Tricompax in racing livery.

Norqain’s new customisable Wild One of 1 has 3.5 million possible configurations – watch Andrew make his

Video

22.04.24

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Norqain’s new customisable Wild One of 1 has 3.5 million possible configurations – watch Andrew make his

T+T founder Andrew joined Norqain CEO Ben Küffer at the Norqain booth at Watches and Wonders to customise his very own watch.

Baume & Mercier’s Clifton Baumatic Moon Phases epitomise understated luxury

Hands On

22.04.24

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Baume & Mercier’s Clifton Baumatic Moon Phases epitomise understated luxury

These Cliftons combine one of watchmaking's most traditional complications in a contemporary yet timeless package with a great movement beating under the hood.

Micro Mondays

22.04.24

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The Good + Evil Omen warns of a bright future for the brand, made by a lighting designer

Oddly-shaped watches used to be a thing of the past, but Good + Evil is bringing them back with the Omen.

Geneva Watch Week: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from all of the fairs

Lists

21.04.24

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Geneva Watch Week: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from all of the fairs

We came, we saw, we conquered - now here's our picks for the most interesting watches from Geneva's big week of watchmaking.

Every Vacheron Constantin release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Lists

21.04.24

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Every Vacheron Constantin release of Watches & Wonders 2024

The holy trinity brand shows off its haute joaillerie and haute horlogerie prowess.

New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

21.04.24

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New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more

The watch machine never stops churning, turning out new releases even after the conclusion of Watches and Wonders.

The Frederique Constant Moonphase Date Manufacture is packed with characterful, simple details

Hands On

21.04.24

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The Frederique Constant Moonphase Date Manufacture is packed with characterful, simple details

After a couple of goes at higher-end complications, Frederique Constant take a stab at something more simple.

Vogue talks to Andrew about trends for 2024

Trend forecasting is always a fun and perilous game in the watch industry. With the industry seemingly in such a volatile state, it can be…

Every Alpina release at Watches and Wonders 2024

Lists

20.04.24

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Every Alpina release at Watches and Wonders 2024

Utility was Alpina's focus for this year's fair, expanding the Seastrong Diver and Alpiner ranges.

Czapek’s new Promenade collection is art for the casual wearer

Hands On

20.04.24

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Czapek’s new Promenade collection is art for the casual wearer

The revitalised Swiss brand show off rose engine and enamel know-how with a brand new collection.

Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin talks about the importance of healthy competition, and coming out on top

Interview

19.04.24

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Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin talks about the importance of healthy competition, and coming out on top

A brand CEO that says they hope their record gets beaten? Now you don't hear that every day.

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

Friday Wind Down

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.

Baume & Mercier take the Riviera to the next level with the new Riviera Squelette

Hands On

19.04.24

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Baume & Mercier take the Riviera to the next level with the new Riviera Squelette

Baume & Mercier elevates its Riviera to the next level of style with an openworked dial for the first time.

The Bovet Récital 28 Prowess 1 is the first watch ever to acknowledge daylight savings

Hands On

19.04.24

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The Bovet Récital 28 Prowess 1 is the first watch ever to acknowledge daylight savings

A world-first complication is quite a rarity nowadays, especially a useful one like in the case of this Bovet.

Explore sparkling eccentricity with the Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Gem-Set

Hands On

18.04.24

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Explore sparkling eccentricity with the Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Gem-Set

Penned by the most renowned watch designer of all time, Gerald Charles goes for a diamond-studded look.

IWC unveil subtle yet compelling tweaks to their Portugieser Automatic models

Hands On

18.04.24

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IWC unveil subtle yet compelling tweaks to their Portugieser Automatic models

A 42mm model returns, now with a beefy power reserve and date window, while the 40mm gets a classy precious metal update.

It’s back! Time+Tide Kiss, Marry, Kill Watches and Wonders 2024 edition

Video

18.04.24

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It’s back! Time+Tide Kiss, Marry, Kill Watches and Wonders 2024 edition

You've read the reviews, watched the videos, and seen the Instagram posts - but what do the members of our team really think?

Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe takes us through the new Unico collection

Video

18.04.24

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Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe takes us through the new Unico collection

Whether circular or square, Hublot always knows how to make a bang through their mastery of colours and materials.

This new Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 Collection marks 100 days until the opening of the Olympic Games

Introducing

17.04.24

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This new Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 Collection marks 100 days until the opening of the Olympic Games

With no mention of the Olympics dialside, the new Chronoscope is decadently elegant.

Every Panerai released at Watches and Wonders 2024

Introducing

17.04.24

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Every Panerai released at Watches and Wonders 2024

The legendary dive watch brand focuses on the Submersible for Watches and Wonders 2024.

The Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla is an iced-out modular marvel

Introducing

17.04.24

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The Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla is an iced-out modular marvel

Vacheron Constantin recall the decadence of the Roaring Twenties with a convertible, gem-set wonder.

The Defy Extreme Diver brings back a diver to the Zenith catalogue

Introducing

16.04.24

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The Defy Extreme Diver brings back a diver to the Zenith catalogue

Zenith have resurrected the Defy Extreme Diver with full vigour and in-your-face attitude.

Every new Frederique Constant from Watches & Wonders 2024

Lists

16.04.24

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Every new Frederique Constant from Watches & Wonders 2024

Frederique Constant has introduced updated versions of both their Classic Date Manufacture and Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture.

The Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad is high-tech, sci-fi, and steampunk – all at the same time

Hands On

16.04.24

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The Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad is high-tech, sci-fi, and steampunk – all at the same time

Clad in titanium and carbon fibre, Ulysse Nardin's most recognisable watch takes on a new look for Watches and Wonders 2024.

The Galvin Suvi plays on nostalgia for Finnish summertime

Micro Mondays

15.04.24

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The Galvin Suvi plays on nostalgia for Finnish summertime

Australia-based Finnish watchmaker Susan Galvin launches her first shaped watch.

New releases from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Bulgari and more

Last Week in Watches

15.04.24

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New releases from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Bulgari and more

Rounding out some of the hottest drops of W&W 2024 in this special edition of Last Week in Watches.

Zach’s quick overview of all the TAG Heuer Watches and Wonders 2024 highlights

Video

15.04.24

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Zach’s quick overview of all the TAG Heuer Watches and Wonders 2024 highlights

For those who want to just take a hot lap around the TAG Heuer Watches and Wonders 2024 novelties, Zach has got you covered.

Interview

14.04.24

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New Zenith CEO Benoit de Clerck shows off the brand’s trio of Defy releases

Though new to the role, de Clerck's enthusiasm for the brand is undeniable in this interview at Watches & Wonders 2024, going through the brand's…

Walk through the stunning JLC W&W 2024 booth with CEO Catherine Rénier

Introducing

13.04.24

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Walk through the stunning JLC W&W 2024 booth with CEO Catherine Rénier

Focusing on the journey of the brand's founder, Jaeger-LeCoultre has a story to tell at Watches & Wonders 2024.

Zach’s four favourite Cartier releases from Watches & Wonders 2024

Video

13.04.24

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Zach’s four favourite Cartier releases from Watches & Wonders 2024

Wondering what T+T's most Cartier-obsessed member picks as his best releases of the fair?

Chris-Grainger Herr talks Hans Zimmer and eternity at the IWC Watches and Wonders 2024 booth

Video

12.04.24

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Chris-Grainger Herr talks Hans Zimmer and eternity at the IWC Watches and Wonders 2024 booth

There are 54 brands displaying at Watches & Wonders this year, and each of them has designed and built a custom booth, all trying to…

Every new Patek Philippe from Watches & Wonders 2024

Introducing

11.04.24

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Every new Patek Philippe from Watches & Wonders 2024

Despite being one of the world’s best known and most influential watch brands, it can be hard to look past Patek Philippe’s luxury sports watches…

Hublot taste the rainbow in Geneva with a cavalcade of colourful Watches and Wonders releases

Lists

10.04.24

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Hublot taste the rainbow in Geneva with a cavalcade of colourful Watches and Wonders releases

Hublot hit us with a boatload of colour-forward releases this year, including an ice-cold sapphire take on the MP-11.

Every Chopard release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Lists

10.04.24

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Every Chopard release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Highlights from the Maison's releases include a skeletonised Alpine Eagle and a darkly verdant take on the L.U.C XPS.

Baume & Mercier goes for a traditional and modern mix for Watches and Wonders

Lists

10.04.24

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Baume & Mercier goes for a traditional and modern mix for Watches and Wonders

Highlights include a skeletonised Riviera, a pair of handsome Clifton moonphases and a trio of Classima chronographs.

Every Piaget release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Lists

10.04.24

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Every Piaget release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Record-breaking tourbillons, new Polos, and a swathe of high-end jewellery pieces make up Piaget's W&W 2024.

Every Rolex release from Watches & Wonders 2024

Lists

10.04.24

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Every Rolex release from Watches & Wonders 2024

Read more to find out what the Crown brought to this year's fair.

Every Hermès release from Watches & Wonders 2024

Lists

09.04.24

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Every Hermès release from Watches & Wonders 2024

As a rule, fashion brands and watches don’t usually mix. However, Hermès is a rare exception. Not only is Hermès one of the most highly…

Hallelujah! The Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT finally exists

Introducing

09.04.24

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Hallelujah! The Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT finally exists

The long-awaited, thinner take on the Black Bay GMT is finally here in all its Bakelite-like glory. The case slims down to an impressive 12.8mm…