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Last year was a year of many firsts. It was the first time I worked from home for months in a row. It was the…
Editor’s note: Without a doubt, one of the hottest trends of 2020 was the sheer volume of coloured watches that were released. From pretty pastels…
The conversation kicked off with a comment by watch collector and dealer Eric Ku in the most recent Watch & Chill episode (skip to the timecode…
The absolutely magical story embedded in our latest Watch & Chill Episode revolves around the unusual story of Eric Ku’s vintage Audemars Piguet chronograph restoration.…
Sometimes cinema prop masters get lucky. On certain rare occasions, instead of having to unearth pitch-perfect watches for a movie, brands will collaborate on brand-new…
Close to being at a loss for words … almost thankful that I haven’t got this on my wrist for a hands-on review as I…
Recently, a reader from the Land of the Free dropped us a line asking if we could help with a conundrum he’d been having. You…
At the beginning of last year, the famed Le Brassus-based watchmaker Audemars Piguet released their first totally new collection in decades, the Audemars Piguet Code…
Editor’s note: With the hype around AP’s perennially popular Royal Oak seemingly drowning out the noise from almost any other watch in the horological industry,…
You could argue that matching watches with a black outfit is the easiest of all scenarios — any watch you choose is hardly going to…
Editor’s note: In case you missed it, this week we were told that from 2020 onward, both Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet would no longer…
The story in a second: Audemars Piguet have developed a cool new calendar complication, but the watch it’s showcased in fails to deliver as a…
Unique and ultra-rare was the name of the game, with F.P. Journe, Audemars Piguet, and Rolex owned by Schumacher being sold.
This stylish vintage reissue reference welcomes a thoroughly modern meteorite dial to its titanium case.
For those who never worked up the VIP lists of Tiffany or Patek, Loupe This is set to list the ultimate hype watch: a Tiffany…
Sly has enlisted Sotheby's to auction off a significant part of his collection, including the first-ever to market Patek Grandmaster Chime.
The Time+Tide Editorial Team has come together to nominate what they believe to be the best one-watch collection.
Yves Piaget delves into the story behind the Piaget Polo, now back in the limelight thanks to Piaget's Polo 79 reinterpretation.
A Tudor x Inter Miami CF partnership is hardly surprising considering Beckham's longstanding ambassadorship, but a new pink Tudor?!
GP drop a sporty, monochromatic titanium take on their popular integrated luxury sports watch.
We explain why finding smaller chronographs can be so difficult - and share some that are worth your attention.
What's next in the vicious cycle of fashion trends? Buffy thinks it's time for Y2K.
Enthusiasts complain about watches being too thick all the time. What about too thin?
All that glitters is not gold, but after reading this, you may have an easier way to tell apart gold watches.
Watch collecting is an expensive hobby: these are the ten brands which have the highest average retail prices according to Morgan Stanley's latest report.
The Omega Seamaster Polaris isn't one of Genta's (or Omega's) best-known designs, but it's definitely one of his most memorable.
D.C. takes a bargain-basement ceramic Armani watch for a spin to see if he could actually live with a ceramic watch day-to-day.
Whether it's price, rarity or something third, Adam discusses what gives a watch that holy hype status.
Whether you're hitting the ski slopes or the white sandy beaches, Cate has you covered with some great white watches.
Pietro brings you a trio of movie stars, a rare stone dial, and a stealthy new Nomos.
Tom's trend manifesto touches on some topics you might expect (waitlists, anyone?), but also others that irk him in particular.
Yes, a certain Gérald Genta is on this list, but he's not the only notable watch designer.
Titanium or tantalum, carbon or ceramic? Which is best for your next purchase?
Could this complex material become a watchmaking grail?
What goes up, must come down, and it's the same with watch sizes. But what about those yearning for a 42mm+ beast?
IWC's villain-inspired Aquatimers are cool, but they're also a little confusing.
It's not practical, but it sure is beautiful: here's some of the best white gold watches on the market.
Ana-digi watches offer the best of both worlds: here's 5 of the best.
From microbrands to repeating tourbillons, there's a stone dial watch to suit most tastes.
Are non-Rolex watches becoming more mainstream, or is it a case of comedians becoming more horologically aware?
The notion of a one-watch collection is the most prominent oxymoron within our hobby. A collection implies multiple, yet all the time, whether over coffees,…
From John Player Special Daytonas to Hammer Panerai, Zach explores Important Watches results.
Skeletonised watches are surprisingly controversial for pieces that show off intricacies of what we love most about watches. The ones on this list aren't -…
Baume & Mercier collaborated with us on an exclusive event to commemorate the Riviera's 50th anniversary last week.
In honour of Loki mastering time in the season two finale, and the release of The Marvels, we decided to revisit and update our favorite…
We pick out 9 watches that not only '90s kids will remember.
While two-tone may transport some of us straight to the '80s, these five watches prove that the trend is on the rise again.
Editor’s note: We published a story on retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady last month and how he was on a retirement Rolex bender. He was spotted…
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…
Even if you say you are not going to buy one of them, you were probably eagerly waiting for the new Swatch x Blancpain collaboration.…
Trivial to some, cool to see for many, people around the world are constantly tuning in to see what celebrities are wearing. For watch fans,…
What do you get the man who has everything? Finding a good Father’s Day gift can be a real challenge – and if you’re a…
Vacheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers bespoke department has collaborated with Rolls-Royce on a luxurious dashboard clock piece unique upon a client’s request Styled after a dashboard-mounted…
When it comes to big watch fairs like Watches & Wonders Geneva, it’s often the brands that aren’t officially exhibiting at the show that have…
A gold watch is the ultimate status symbol. Though the recent horological trend has skewed towards steel as the material of choice, the timelessness of…
Another week has come to a close. So, whether holding an espresso or a pint in your hand, kick back, relax, and dive into what…
The rapper 2 Chainz is called “2 Chainz” because of his predilection for wearing, you guessed it, two chains. In other words, the hip-hop artist…
The history of ceramic in watches stretches more than six decades, used in some form since 1962 with the introduction of the tungsten carbide-cased Rado…
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…
Reviewing watches is a subjective business. As you look at any new release, you inevitably bring a lifetime of personal biases and preconceptions to the…
The relevance of quartz watches as an option for “serious” collectors has been hotly debated on the forums, blogs and at the meetups. “They don’t…
The Fast & Furious films are a fun, perhaps, guilty pleasure for millions. The franchise is essentially a racing soap opera packed with fight scenes…
On Wednesday afternoon in New York City, I returned to The Shed at Hudson Yards to check out the new Frieze exhibition of which Breguet…
Following on from Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction, it’s always interesting to go through and assess the accuracy of the lot estimates. Most of…
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…
The history of timekeeping dates back to whenever the first creature wondered where the sun was in the sky, and the earliest evidence for calendars…
James Corden is not particularity in the public favour right now, so it is quite timely that The Late, Late Show With James Corden is…
While IWC is rightly known for their wide range of classic Pilot’s watches, including the Big Wrist Energy radiating from their Big Pilot’s models, their…
I am not going to beat around the bush here. With the holy trinity ushering in the era of crazy demand for integrated sports watch…
A couple of weeks ago, Town & Country ran an article with the cheekily provocative headline: Does Kim Kardashian Actually Have Good Taste in Jewellery? The…
Gérald Genta. Anyone who calls themselves a watch enthusiast is familiar with the legendary designer, and the mainstream consumer base for watches, whether they realise…
Here in the United States, the National Football League’s championship game, the Super Bowl, kicks off this Sunday between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas…
The idea of a re-edition within the watch market is nothing new. Many brands have woken up to the huge demand for revivals, recreations, or…
Within the watch space we have our own dialect. Terms like “workhorse”, “beater”, “strap monster” and more increasingly become a part of your speech the…
Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that examines a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already…
Much has been written about the untimely death of the bachelor pad, a form of residence described by The Telegraph as “a rite of passage…
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the name Waldan before. Their USA-assembled Heritage Series of daily wear watches have been well-received…
Recently Patek Philippe ushered in their next era of the Nautilus with the new 5811/1G. The Nautilus, along with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, has…
Country megastar Luke Bryan has a frankly astounding watch collection, but you wouldn’t know it going by how little he’s spoken about the subject. Yet,…
Character watches have enjoyed a resurgence as of late. We’ve seen TAG Heuer x Mario, the revived Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak…
Galactic emperor, elven king or supervillain – Lee Pace refuses to be typecast, lending his chiselled chin to a variety of larger-than-life characters. Nominated for…
With spooky season upon us, it’s time to sort out your superhero costume. Every hero (or villain) needs a selection of primo gadgets to accessorise…
For those who buy watches to wear in different situations, what context best suits the Olto-8 Infinity II? It could be in the seat of…
If you haven’t been watching or listening to the About Efffing Time (AET) podcast, co-hosted by Adrian Barker of Bark & Jack, George Bamford of…
There’s a necessary change of format to this week’s Wind Down because we’ve discovered the worst thing in the watch world ever. Admittedly, there’s some…
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when golfing and broadcast legend Sir Nick Faldo recently ended his final broadcast as CBS’ golf analyst…
The larger marketplace may not worry about it, but horological gear-heads are often fascinated and obsessed with who develops a calibre. Is it in-house? Is…
It’s one of the most lamentable watch trends of the moment. No, I’m not talking about purple dials, but the horrific rise in watch robberies.…
The Nürburgring. The very name strikes fear into the hearts of race drivers worldwide. So dangerous were its twists and turns, the old course was…
Editor’s Note: Eighteen years ago today, Entourage premiered on HBO. Today, watching it feels a bit like flicking through a lad’s mag from a similar era,…
For years, in the circles I’m a part of, watch collectors have been asking a simple question. As watch prices continue to skyrocket, who in…
Editor’s Note: In honour of Thor: Love and Thunder hitting theaters July 8th, we decided to revisit our favorite watches worn by The Avengers cast. Like…
The Pasha of Marrakesh enjoyed a life of barbaric splendour. During the first half of the 20th Century, Thami El Glaoui rose from a tribal…
Watches with that integrated-bracelet appeal and 1970s aesthetic are all the rage right now. Recently Vacheron Constantin released its 222 to some acclaim, and Tissot’s smash…
I know I cannot complain, considering I was just in London visiting arguably the world’s greatest watch collection, but watching Andrew from the sidelines this…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s face it watch spotting is a game that’s fraught with error. Yesterday, we suggested in this story that Chris Hemsworth was wearing…
Welcome to The Icons, a new series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into…
Editor’s note: One of the more interesting Instagram accounts I’ve followed is @adpatina, dedicated to sourcing (and selling) vintage watch ads. Clearly, I am not…
The amount of talent and entrepreneurial personalities within the watch world constantly surprises me. For such a niche hobby, it seems that every other person…
