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05.06.24

What makes Cartier’s new releases so special?

Image, Style, and Heritage Director of Cartier Pierre Rainero takes us through the brand's novelties, and the stories behind them.

The enthusiast-minded Zodiac x RedBar Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver hits on an interesting point in Zodiac’s modern history

What We Wore

05.06.24

The enthusiast-minded Zodiac x RedBar Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver hits on an interesting point in Zodiac’s modern history

This tasteful collaborative piece harkens back to the Zodiac Point Series of the 90s, while featuring some enthusiast-minded modern touches.

The Monsieur de Chanel Superleggera Intense Black Edition is the most masculine watch Chanel has ever produced

Hands On

04.06.24

The Monsieur de Chanel Superleggera Intense Black Edition is the most masculine watch Chanel has ever produced

Stealthy, retro-futuristic, unashamedly masculine and powered by a tasteful in-house movement, this Chanel hits different.

Fondation Haute Horlogerie’s Watches and Talents exhibition shows off the human aspect of watchmaking

News

04.06.24

Fondation Haute Horlogerie’s Watches and Talents exhibition shows off the human aspect of watchmaking

FHH's Watches and Talents focuses on the unsung heroes of watchmaking that make the magic happen behind the scenes.

In Depth

04.06.24

A guide to every Seiko brand

Credor, King Seiko, Grand Seiko, Prospex or Presage - how do these Seiko brands and collections actually stack up?

The Venezianico Bucintoro 1969 puts Venice on the moon with a NOS Lemania movement

Micro Mondays

03.06.24

The Venezianico Bucintoro 1969 puts Venice on the moon with a NOS Lemania movement

Perhaps unusual for a Venetian-inspired brand, the Venezianico Bucintoro 1969 has a compelling set of specs.

The new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Date & GMT give watch fans what they want

Hands On

03.06.24

The new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Date & GMT give watch fans what they want

A range refresh brings new Date & GMT models with Goldilocks 42mm cases and more impressive, COSC-certified movements.

Hot take: vintage sports watches are great to look at, but horrible to own

Opinion

03.06.24

Hot take: vintage sports watches are great to look at, but horrible to own

While the watch-collecting world covets and lusts after vintage sports watches, Zach explains why they may be better to appreciate than own.

7 of the most expensive quartz watches that make a compelling case for quartz

Buying Guides

02.06.24

7 of the most expensive quartz watches that make a compelling case for quartz

Retro oddballs or haute horlogerie stunners, there's always a time and place for quartz movements, and these are some of the most expensive.

The Oris Hölstein Edition 2024 celebrates 120 years with a lighthearted yet blacked-out Divers Sixty-Five

Introducing

02.06.24

The Oris Hölstein Edition 2024 celebrates 120 years with a lighthearted yet blacked-out Divers Sixty-Five

Fully stealthy, but not taking itself seriously must've been the design brief for this one.

The De Rijke & Co. x Guy Allen Amalfi is a rotating driver’s watch for the automotive romantic

Introducing

02.06.24

The De Rijke & Co. x Guy Allen Amalfi is a rotating driver’s watch for the automotive romantic

With a dial that easily changes orientation at will, De Rijke & Co. and Guy Allen depict three champlevé paysages.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last Week in Watches

02.06.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last week saw Credor and AP reimagine some eclectic retro designs for the 21st century, and RM release its final Rafael Nadal collab model.

ArtyA explores subversive simplicity with the Purity Stairway To Heaven

Hands On

01.06.24

ArtyA explores subversive simplicity with the Purity Stairway To Heaven

A legendary rock-and-roll name for an anniversary release seems appropriate, doesn't it?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm range expands with three new configurations

Introducing

01.06.24

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm range expands with three new configurations

The go-to entry-level Swiss field watch gets three new colourways, including a first white dial in bronze.

Introducing

01.06.24

Gérald Genta’s Credor Locomotive returns for the 50th anniversary of the brand (live pics)

For the 50th anniversary of the brand, the Gérald Genta Credor Locomotive returns as a 300-piece limited edition in titanium.

“The Cut will be the first time men are going to take their wife’s watch.” Hermès launch Cut collection in the Greek Islands

Interview

31.05.24

“The Cut will be the first time men are going to take their wife’s watch.” Hermès launch Cut collection in the Greek Islands

Hermès Horloger Creative Director Philippe Delhortal explains trends, and what the Cut represents.

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

Friday Wind Down

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.

Porsche Design’s Custom-Built Chronograph brings the luxury car optioning experience to the world of watches

Hands On

31.05.24

Porsche Design’s Custom-Built Chronograph brings the luxury car optioning experience to the world of watches

There are more than 1.5 million unique variations of this watch, and you can personalise it to exactly match your Porsche car. That's wild.

Kari Voutilainen quietly released his 20th Anniversary Tourbillon, tributing his first-ever watch

Introducing

31.05.24

Kari Voutilainen quietly released his 20th Anniversary Tourbillon, tributing his first-ever watch

Now among the most renowned independent watchmakers, Kari Voutilainen releases a nostalgic reference to his past.

The Grand Seiko SBGH283 you can only buy at their Studio Shizukuishi in Japan

Hands On

31.05.24

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The Grand Seiko SBGH283 you can only buy at their Studio Shizukuishi in Japan

Zach commemorated his visit to Studio Shizukuishi in Japan with the purchase of an exclusive Grand Seiko SBGH283 watch.

Parmigiani Fleurier’s new Tonda PF Sport Chronograph brings pastel tones and an end to the Tonda GT

Introducing

30.05.24

Parmigiani Fleurier’s new Tonda PF Sport Chronograph brings pastel tones and an end to the Tonda GT

A trio of steel Tonda PF Sport Chronographs round out the collection of Parmigiani Fleurier's sportiest offerings.

This lottery offers a free night in the Musée d’Orsay clock room for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games

News

29.05.24

This lottery offers a free night in the Musée d’Orsay clock room for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games

Surrounded by fine works of Impressionism, you could spend a night in the Musée d’Orsay clock room for the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Someone just won two of our Studio Underd0g pizza watches

News

29.05.24

Someone just won two of our Studio Underd0g pizza watches

Last week we wanted to celebrate reaching 200k followers on our Instagram, and to do this we felt the best way would be with some…

The Grand Seiko SLGW002 and SLGW003 are classier White Birch evolutions

Hands On

29.05.24

The Grand Seiko SLGW002 and SLGW003 are classier White Birch evolutions

A new dial, a new movement, and a new material make up what could be the definition of a Grand Seiko dress watch in the…

The MB&F LM Sequential Flyback Platinum gets a tad less sporty, but a lot more decadent

Introducing

28.05.24

The MB&F LM Sequential Flyback Platinum gets a tad less sporty, but a lot more decadent

MB&F and Stephen McDonnell prove that you can always do better, making the LM Sequential even more complicated.

Lewis Hamilton spotted at Monaco Grand Prix wearing a fully luminous ceramic IWC prototype

News

28.05.24

Lewis Hamilton spotted at Monaco Grand Prix wearing a fully luminous ceramic IWC prototype

The Schaffhausen brand has whipped up a new ceramic composite dubbed Ceralume, with Lewis Hamilton repping it in Monaco.

Three shades of Breguet – Classique, Type XX, Marine

Video

27.05.24

Three shades of Breguet – Classique, Type XX, Marine

It's easy to typecast Breguet as a brand that is strictly rooted in tradition, but there are various shades to Breguet and its collections.

In Depth

27.05.24

The history of minute repeaters

From tolling bells to settling disputes, Buffy explores how minute repeaters were shaped by history.

Travel in style with the jetsetting echo/neutra Cortina 1956 Chrono GMT

Micro Mondays

27.05.24

Travel in style with the jetsetting echo/neutra Cortina 1956 Chrono GMT

With the Cortina 1956 Chrono GMT, the striking visuals of the lineup have been retained with the addition of chronograph and GMT functions.

In the Metal: Marcus explains how to recover from a f*ck up

Video

26.05.24

In the Metal: Marcus explains how to recover from a f*ck up

Want to know how to perfectly photograph a watch? Marcus has the answers: composition, lighting tips, and more.

Eastern connection: a conversation with author and super-collector Aashdin K. Billimoria

Interview

26.05.24

Eastern connection: a conversation with author and super-collector Aashdin K. Billimoria

Chronographs with date wheels that go up to 39, maharajas' pocket watches, and vintage Breitling are the stomping grounds for this gentleman.

Watch Education

26.05.24

How much do stone dials actually cost?

Buffy explores the 1970s trend that is back in full swing, and how far your money actually goes.

New releases from Ming, Timex, F.P. Journe and more

Last Week in Watches

26.05.24

New releases from Ming, Timex, F.P. Journe and more

Many independents are launching more and more new models and big box brands are not far behind with some interesting additions to their collection.

Hands On

25.05.24

The Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Chronographe Rattrapante is a gilded return to brand origins

The Parmigiani Fleurier Toric collection is back, headlined by the Chronographe Rattrapante.

The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down gets a sporty lift in blue

Hands On

25.05.24

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The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down gets a sporty lift in blue

Any new A. Lange & Söhne releases is exciting, even when it's just a new dial for one of the most important chronographs ever.

The new Oris Aquis Date Taste of Summer duo is mouthwatering and watermelon-evoking

Introducing

25.05.24

The new Oris Aquis Date Taste of Summer duo is mouthwatering and watermelon-evoking

Colourful and bright must've been the design brief for the Taste of Summer, Oris' latest variant of the Aquis Date.

The new TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton transcends time periods for the Monaco Grand Prix

Introducing

24.05.24

The new TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton transcends time periods for the Monaco Grand Prix

Just in time for the eponymous Grand Prix, TAG Heuer updates the Monaco Skeleton.

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

Friday Wind Down

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.

Watch Education

24.05.24

What is Gibeon meteorite?

Buffy explores the out-of-this-world origins of the Gibeon meteorite, and how watch manufacturers made the most of it.

How much does a lifetime of servicing actually cost?

Watch Education

23.05.24

How much does a lifetime of servicing actually cost?

A mechanical watch may be the sustainable option for the environment, but does the same apply when it comes to your wallet?

The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net & Skeleton OPS introduce military green vibes to the range

Hands On

23.05.24

The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net & Skeleton OPS introduce military green vibes to the range

Ulysse Nardin shows how to do green watchmaking in more than one way with the new Diver Net and Skeleton OPS.

Moritz Grossmann and Art in Time team up to benefit the Princess Grace Foundation

Introducing

22.05.24

Moritz Grossmann and Art in Time team up to benefit the Princess Grace Foundation

With a pink Comblémine dial and completely over-engineered movement, this Moritz Grossmann is a prime example of Glashütte watchmaking.

Horological high school: what watch clique do you belong to? Here’s what you had to say

Watch Culture

22.05.24

Horological high school: what watch clique do you belong to? Here’s what you had to say

Imagine you're back in high school and the bell rings for lunch. Which 'table' of watch collectors do you sit with? Our community got creative…

Bulgari’s Aeterna collection celebrates 140 years of Roman and Greek heritage with a gem-setting masterclass

Introducing

22.05.24

Bulgari’s Aeterna collection celebrates 140 years of Roman and Greek heritage with a gem-setting masterclass

Bulgari celebrates in style, with gems upon gems upon gems, crafting some watches that are almost jewellery, and others that definitely are.

New Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris models introduce new colours and a new complication for the line

Introducing

21.05.24

New Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris models introduce new colours and a new complication for the line

While new colourways are always appreciated, Jaeger-LeCoultre has launched a new Polaris with a travel time complication.

Buying Guides

21.05.24

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6 of the best orange dial watches

Orange isn't really a colour that comes up too often in the dial conversation, but when it does, it often produces amazing results.

The full metal Casio GMW-B5000D-2DR & GM-B2100AD-2ADR make the case for elevated G-SHOCK watches

In The Shop

21.05.24

The full metal Casio GMW-B5000D-2DR & GM-B2100AD-2ADR make the case for elevated G-SHOCK watches

Casio might be the masters of resin watches, but there's just something undeniably cool about a proper steel G-SHOCK.

DWISS doubles down on a novel time-telling display with the M3S

Micro Mondays

20.05.24

DWISS doubles down on a novel time-telling display with the M3S

Dubbed the "mysterious signature hours", DWISS presents another new, but affordable way to tell time.

Is the new steel Rolex GMT-Master II with a black-grey bezel boring or beautifully monochromatic?

Hands On

20.05.24

Is the new steel Rolex GMT-Master II with a black-grey bezel boring or beautifully monochromatic?

Is changing colours a novelty, or is it an acceptable compromise for a proven design? Zach finds out.

We’re giving away two pizza watches to celebrate 200k followers

Events

19.05.24

We’re giving away two pizza watches to celebrate 200k followers

You read that right. We are going to be giving away two of our Time+Tide x Studio Underd0g ‘Hand Delivered’ Pizza watches to one lucky…

The Time+Tide guide to universal hallmarks

Watch Education

19.05.24

The Time+Tide guide to universal hallmarks

Metallurgy is one of those rare studies which still manages to feel like magic in the 21st century, even when we have all the science…

New releases from Zodiac, Horage, Hamilton and more

Last Week in Watches

19.05.24

New releases from Zodiac, Horage, Hamilton and more

A few collaborations, a duo of contrasting minute repeaters, and a Moser fit for Prince.

How high is the Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink secondary market premium?

News

18.05.24

How high is the Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink secondary market premium?

Has Tudor now found its own hypebeast watch? The pink Black Bay Chrono seems to be going crazy high on the secondary market - but…

What would a return of the Universal Genève Polerouter look like?

Opinion

18.05.24

What would a return of the Universal Genève Polerouter look like?

With Breitling's acquisition of the brand, is the return of a mid-century classic on the cards?

PSA: Dear celebs, please stop wearing your watches upside down

Pop Culture

18.05.24

PSA: Dear celebs, please stop wearing your watches upside down

Celebrities are often in the limelight with stylised and curated looks. So, why are they making the mistake of wearing watches upside down?

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

Friday Wind Down

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.

Lists

17.05.24

The Time+Tide team picks the one watch brand they would wear for life

Editor’s note: Months back, we played a multiple-choice game on Instagram with you all to see which one watch brand you would wear for life…

A. Lange & Söhne trip the light fantastic with the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Lumen

Hands On

17.05.24

A. Lange & Söhne trip the light fantastic with the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Lumen

This lusciously luminous piece ranks as one of the most complicated watches Lange has ever produced, both technically and aesthetically.

Hamilton comes to the rescue with the Khaki Pilot Air Glaciers

Introducing

16.05.24

Hamilton comes to the rescue with the Khaki Pilot Air Glaciers

Hamilton have crafted a titanium take on their Khaki Pilot in collaboration with the Swiss Air-Glaciers helicopter rescue team.

Michael Schumacher’s collection exceeds $4 million at Christie’s

Auctions

16.05.24

Michael Schumacher’s collection exceeds $4 million at Christie’s

Unique and ultra-rare was the name of the game, with F.P. Journe, Audemars Piguet, and Rolex owned by Schumacher being sold.

Why independent brands were the big winners of Only Watch 2024

Opinion

16.05.24

Why independent brands were the big winners of Only Watch 2024

Small indies achieved spectacular results at the Only Watch charity auction this year, with Furlan Marri a particular standout.

One thing all watch brands could learn from Tudor

Opinion

15.05.24

One thing all watch brands could learn from Tudor

One brand rarely stirs up controversy amongst watch enthusiasts - Tudor. This key reason why is something other brands should study.

Opinion

15.05.24

Is mother of pearl losing its shine?

With more bright colours and less brand dependence on traditionally "women's" watches, Charlotte explores what's next for mother of pearl.