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The Rocket Man is celebrating his EGOT status in unusual fashion.
Tonneau-cased watches can be barrels of fun. Here's a few of our favourites.
A single masked thief allegedly stole watches worth an estimated total of A$2 million from Chadstone Shopping Centre.
Wow… Nobody expected much in terms of watch releases this week, but some of the biggest brands in the industry unexpectedly decided to present very…
Rather than give the BR-X5 a full lume dial, they've given it a full lume case.
Last week's big releases were particularly colourful, from laser tag-inspired Zodiacs to beautifully enameled Louis Vuitton watches.
So. I have detailed the first stop of my trip to Japan with Grand Seiko at the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi – the home of…
Usually when we write a story involving an athlete or celebrity, it involves watch spotting. But last week the worlds of popular culture and horology…
Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…
Who doesn’t love a good watch spot? You know you’re in the presence of a true watch geek if they feel the need to pause…
Paris has many flattering nicknames from the “City of Love” to “the Fashion Capital”, and while it’s thoroughly earned both of those monikers, it should…
What is it about chefs and watches? Timing is everything when it comes to cooking, whether keeping track of something as simple as that perfect…
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.…
Most of us have a dream of making it big. Even when such heights seem impossible, seeing that achievement in others provides the extra boost…
If you could have gone back in time five years to the chateau of Franck Muller, on the shores of Lake Geneva and told both…
Editor’s note: King Nerd is someone you’re likely to have seen pop up on Time+Tide over the years. Most recently, he was part of our…
We recently published a trilogy of stories as part of our Rockstars Rocking Vintage series and it got us thinking … but what about rappers?…
Within the watch community, you will hear the phrase “in the metal” a fair bit. With some watches it is as simple as paying a…
“Consumers have demonstrated an appetite to shift away from traditional ownership to newer ways in which to access product.” That was the intro of the…
Celebrity Watch Death Match is back, and we’re kicking off from the centreline with the watch collections of two of football’s biggest ever names –…
Well, the results are in for the inaugural round of Celebrity Watch Death Match, and everything is coming up not just roses for Jay-Z, but…
Have you ever bought a pre-owned watch? Do you know exactly where it came from? It’s worth asking yourself that question because luxury watches are…
This week on Great ’Grams, it’s all about independent watchmakers, and taking a look at the many different ways these patrons of watchmaking go about…
Up until a month ago, if you’d asked me whether or not it was appropriate for a man to have diamonds adorning his timepiece, my…
Last year saw the release of a great many brilliant and colourful timepieces that aren’t shy of living on the brighter side of life. In…
It pains me so to admit this, but oftentimes a story is only as good as the photos that accompany it — especially when you’re…
I asked Jason, Time+Tide’s resident photographer, if he could tell me his favourite watch photos from 2019 that he had captured, without quite realising the…
I’ve certainly had less turbulent years. In 2019, I quit a stable job, hurled myself into start-up life and lived with my in-laws for 10…
One of the biggest trends for timepieces of the last decade has been oversized case dimensions that stretch well into the 45mm plus category. And…
Skeleton dials are interesting, not because they offer a garish look at something exposed but because they showcase the sheer level of complexity involved in…
It’s a truism to say that the watch industry loves an anniversary, and while mostly it’s the watch brands doing the celebrating, this time it…
Editor’s note: Last week we kicked off our series on the ultimate watch glossary — well, now it’s back and slightly more complex. Read on…
Sandra has a look at the bright, colourful, and very serious Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone in this in-depth review.
Here's how to wear a watch with total and utter authority.
When it comes to watchmaking, it’s no stretch of a hairspring to say that Michel Navas has done it all. He was a key figure…
Last month, we filled you guys in on “6 oddball watches of an oddball comedian”, following the announcement that Sotheby’s would be auctioning various collections…
In a clip produced by Vanity Fair to coincide with the release of Ozark Season 2 on Netflix, Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and Julia Garner explain…
Skeletonised watches — where the solid dial, and in some cases the entire movement, has been pared down and stripped away to leave the bare bones…
There’s no point sugar-coating it. Gem-set watches aren’t for everyone. For one, all that ice racks up the price tag (so much so that all…
The power of ‘celebrity’ is not a new concept. As far back as the ancient pharaohs, celebrities have been put on a pedestal (sometimes literally)…
If you’re a regular reader of Time+Tide there’s a chance you’ve noticed my name, along with those of Andrew McUtchen, Andy Green, Sandra Lane, Cameron…
While the sun kept shining (of course, it’s Dubai), it rained – rained watches – for the five days of Dubai Watch Week. Organised by…
There’s an inherent irony in the Friday Wind Down that gets me every time. It’s often the last item on my weekly to do list…
Editor’s Note: Way back at the start of this year, Justin put together a series of ‘best of’ lists covering off some of 2016’s finest…
The 89th Acadamy Awards will go down in history as one of the more infamous Oscars, largely due to the La La Land/Moonlight mix-up, but…
For our third instalment we’re entering a slightly different echelon of watches. Some buyers will just dive right into their first watch at this price bracket,…
This week we’re all about the finer things in life, and those who can afford them. So, crack open the ’61 Chateau Latour and allow…
We keep an eye out for our people at Time+Tide. And when we noticed one of the fastest men in Australia – and one of…
Everyone seems to be giving thanks this week. Which is something we don’t want to miss out on, just because we’re in the other hemisphere…
**This Friday Wind Down may contain traces of bromance** Watches are meant to be a boring business, right? All about details, serial numbers and swap meets…
Look down at your no doubt lovely timepiece. What time is it? Wind Down time! This week had everythingl. Laughter. Tears. Deep thoughts. Denim. Let’s…
This colourful 5KX takes George Bamford's signature baby blue colour and blends it with orange and translucent elements.
GP reimagines a funky dive watch from its 70s back catalogue with the help of British bespoke atelier Bamford Watch Department.
Lots of high-end wow this week from the likes of AP, Biver and Breguet, as well as exciting affordable models from Hamilton and Tissot.
Citizen extends its collaborative range with Marvel to include Deadpool & Wolverine Eco-Drive watches just in time for the film.
Is the MoonSwatch about to become exciting again? Plus be quick to nab our Baltic.
Off the back of another Apple September event, it looks like the new Apple Watch is about as exciting as watching paint dry
Last week we spotted the Liver King wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore while celebrating Independence Day in Las Vegas. For those of you…
It’s been another big week of Covid-19 era life here at Time+Tide, with Zoom calls with the Girard-Perregaux HQ (up to 90 people joined in…
As we float about in the liminal space between Christmas and the new year, it’s a great chance to reflect on the year that the…
In Australian rules football (AFL) there is a particular type of defensive move called the ‘don’t argue’. It involves fending off an opponent with an…
Happy new (fin) year everyone! Hope you’re all hard at work preparing your tax returns right now (only allowing for brief breaks to read updates from your favourite…
