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Back in August we covered the idea of a “negative leap second“, in which, due to the record short day lengths a backward leap second…
While other manufactures rely on hands or discs to convey information, HYT developed a means of utilising fluid to show the time – carving out…
Did you know the severed horse’s head in the famous scene from The Godfather was real? Or that Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Jack Nicholson and…
This week certainly made watch lovers perk up, with a slew of new releases from two giants of the horological world. Patek Philippe made waves…
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…
In a sceptical marketplace, collaborations and partnerships can sometimes be met with hesitancy. Not every tie-in is created equal. Is it a gimmick? A cash-grab?…
You may have your own opinion about quartz watches, but Grand Seiko has certainly elevated the movement technology to a whole different level. And their…
When it was first announced that Jean-Claude Biver was joining Norqain as an advisor to the board, many wondered whether the position was merely ceremonial…
Smart watches are among the more divisive topics in horological circles. Some call for them to be lynched as they threaten the pure, mechanical souls…
For years, Swiss brands have heavily invested in the Chinese market. Which has made sense, as year after year, the watch market there continues to…
Grand Seiko has found success in modernising their back catalogue, taking case design cues from the 1967 original 44GS and powering them by their latest…
Watchmaking is a traditional art form, and its heritage often generates a strong connection between client and manufacturer. But we’re in the 21st century now,…
Editor’s note: “Non, je ne regrette rien,” is a phrase that few watch lovers can truthfully utter when it comes to their collections. Whether it’s…
In 1953, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms became the first modern dive watch that was readily available to consumers. Tackling the practical requests of French Navy…
A couple of years ago, when I first started @timepeacelove, my Instagram page dedicated to my passion for watches, I made a joke to my wife…
Never ones to shy away from a party, Grand Seiko release the SLGA013 and SLGH009. Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the 44GS, these Heritage collection…
You remember when a certain watch from a certain brand dropped last year, in all its 170-piece glory. In that moment in time, it felt…
Whilst many will argue as to what exactly constitutes a vintage watch, more and more collectors are looking to include quartz, from analogue to classic…
The future. It’s always here before you know it. And in an industry based on the anachronistic idea of the mechanical timepiece, Swiss watchmakers Hublot…
Casio’s G-Shock are one of the most quietly prolific brands out there. The catalogue is massive, and there’s no point in making a big deal…
Editor’s Note: Audemars Piguet did not hold back this week, starting off 2022 with a revamped Royal Oak Collection in honour of the 50th anniversary of…
Editor’s note: One of the great things about dropping in on a brand’s HQ is that you invariably learn things you never would normally. On a recent visit,…
Editor’s note: You’re almost certainly familiar with George Bamford, but just in case you’ve been lagging behind here’s a quick background primer. George got involved in…
TAG Heuer have enjoyed an eventful year, releasing some gorgeous watches that flex their capabilities beyond their standard lineups while staying true to their inherent…
One of the greatest horological tragedies is a beautiful watch that languishes unworn in a safety deposit box for years on end. That’s because watches…
There is a saying that when one door closes, another one opens. The only problem with that for Patrick Boutellier was that when he closed…
There’s a scene in the Alfred Hitchcock film, Rear Window, where the main character L.B. Jefferies (a gruff photojournalist played by James “Jimmy” Stewart) looks…
Perhaps it’s something we take for granted, but one of the things we can always count on is the valour and bravery of our local…
The Omega Speedmaster Spacemaster Z-33 is certainly a weird and distinctive watch but not without its quirky charms.
A mechanical watch tends to be the only target for those of us in love with horology. Yet everyone would have to admit there are…
A blink of the eye is usually judged to take one tenth of a second to complete. In the 100m freestyle, Kyle Chalmers missed out…
Is the Tudor Pelagos a better dive watch than the Rolex Submariner? Bruce Duguay weighs in.
Since Euro 2020 begun, I’ve found myself actively modelling myself on Gareth Southgate even more than I have been over the past few years. The…
In the line of duty, soldiers are routinely subjected to wildly stressful situations. How they handle that mental strain can make a vital difference to…
At a time when most people gravitate towards modern sports watches or the tempting flavours of vintage nostalgia, there’s a path less crowded, where you…
Feel free to judge me. After reading my story on wanting a demure 36mm Carrera reissue in 18K gold on a leather strap, you might…
International football is beset with stubborn clichés about the playing styles of different nations. We think of France’s “Gallic flair”, the “Teutonic efficiency” of Germany,…
Editor’s note: Recently I spoke to a former salesman at a high-end Australian watch retailer. He told me that his store didn’t have a “passive…
Despite living in Melbourne’s lockdown 4.0, it was another busy week at Time+Tide, where we took a look at a few of the watches of…
If you were to guess who the world’s richest men were, your mind would probably wander to tech CEOs and Russian oligarchs, all of which…
Kevin Pietersen was always a box-office cricketer with his swashbuckling, front-foot style making him one of England’s most gifted batsmen. During the course of making…
For anyone who collects vintage watches, Antiques Roadshow is like whale song, or the sound of rain on a tin roof – ASMR for those…
Seiko is on a roll with collaborations this year, recently teaming up with Naruto and Evisen Skateboards among others. Now Seiko has announced a new…
Sometimes a professional rivalry gets personal. Grievances build up, eyes narrow and suddenly it all explodes into a fireball of drama and animosity. Something like…
It’s fair to say the Rolex releases last week were simply whelming – neither under or over. The highlight of the 2021 collection was the…
As one British alliance lies wounded from failing to remain in touch with the times, another is going from strength to strength. Indeed, unlike the…
Forget Swiss neutrality, Moser are not a brand afraid to court controversy. This was made abundantly clear in January 2016, when they revealed a new…
More often then not, when we take a deep dive into a watch release, we explore creations billed for men. The idea of gendered watches…
We are beyond excited to introduce the Bamford London x Time+Tide GMT1 Limited Edition of 50 pieces which is available here and the GMT2, a…
We are beyond excited to introduce the Bamford London x Time+Tide GMT1 Limited Edition of 50 pieces and the GMT2, a Limited Production 2021 model…
Even after such a strong year for Hublot, and after getting up close and personal with the Black Magic version here, the new Hublot Spirit…
Have you ever wondered what racing cars and auction rooms have in common? In a 2006 publication, neurosurgeon Dr Eric Watkins published evidence that a…
There are three reasons to gift your child a smartwatch. One, it is a great way to introduce your kid(s) to the horological world and…
The Omega Speedmaster is one of the most celebrated watches of the last half-century, in part because of the countless different versions the brand has…
You don’t need the statistics to tell you that Apple Watches sell more than the rest of the Swiss watch industry combined. You need only…
As a watch journalist in 2020, based in Europe under the draconian rule of the pandemic, it’s easy to lose perspective and here is a…
Editor’s note: Well, things haven’t exactly slowed down at G-Shock in the months since this story was published – the Japanese firebrand has been churning…
A round watch case like few others, sharp angles, quirky Japanese design and a Swiss movement? Surely that can grab your attention, even in these…
A dark brooding presence on the wrist is causing infatuation today, with a vast power reserve and the unexpected lightness of high-tech ceramic. The new…
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time in its first iteration, ref 5524G-001 definitely caught our attention when it was released. We called it the most confusing…
The Apple Watch has been a point of contention with watch collectors since its debut in April of 2015. When the dust settles from the…
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…
If you don’t like public displays of affection, you might want to scroll down to the top stories of the week, because it dawned on…
The notion that “knowledge is power” has arguably become the guiding principle of our professional lives. Organisations are more reliant than ever on numerical evidence…
Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal ran a story with the provocative headline: “Should You Wear a Watch if There’s No One to Impress?”…
Editor’s note: When I first saw this video in the middle of last week, I hit the team WhatsApp message thread with a vengeance. Omitting…
Most watch enthusiasts are guilty of – at one point or another – scoffing at the advent of the smart watch, confident that they would…
Streetwear fans rejoice, Swatch and BAPE (A Bathing Ape for those not in the know) are back with another big and bold collection. As far…
Adapt or die. You either get with these troubled times, or consign yourself to the pages of history. For watchmakers and retailers alike, or really…
Here are some little-known facts about the Friday Wind Down, which has been published pretty consistently on a Friday since 2015: Fact #1 — There have…
It’s Friday, and usually that means a message from me regarding all the great things that happened during the week. But today, in addition to…
Hot on the heels of the launch of the latest TAG Heuer Connected watch in March, their LVMH watch sibling has launched the new Hublot…
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 –…
Editor’s note: This week on Micro Mondays we focus our gaze on a British brand that has made waves in the space over the last…
It’s a hard life being the watch of an action hero. For starters, you’re forced to put up with all the endless gunfights, speedboat chases…
Is collecting mechanical watches meaningful? I’ve thought about this existential question quite a bit. Recently I was fortunate to spend some time chatting with Leonid…
For anyone reading this in April 2020, you’ll agree that it’s a strange time to be alive. Somehow, we have already seen three months of…
I don’t know how many times I’ve introduced a new segment, column or series on Time+Tide over the last six years. But I’d be prepared…
At times like this, when everything you looked forward to has been cancelled, when Uber Eats, Netflix and self-isolation are likely to become the new…
Recently, Time+Tide put out an Instagram survey asking you, the reader, to express your opinion about wearing a smartwatch on one wrist and a mechanical…
Editor’s note: The one-watch collection is forever in the back of the minds of watch collectors, as a consideration of how one’s tastes might look…
The English Premier League (or EPL as some people insist on calling it these days) is known for its fast, physical style of play that…
In many ways, outer space and space exploration have become a routine part of life. We all carry a device that listens to signals from…
This has unquestionably been the year of the contentious steel sports watch, with just about every watchmaker and their Bernese entering the fray in what…
Editor’s note: In case you missed it, T+T HQ is located in Melbourne, which is currently rather cold. And one of the few things warming…
Watch companies are pretty happy to jump on board as sponsors of all number of sporting teams, including Formula 1, boxing or tennis, for the…
Editor’s note: In the run-up to the horse racing season in Australia, we thought we’d have a look at a brand with a long history…
Editor’s note: Many executives in the Swiss watch industry are boring. They went to finance school, and they sell watches by looking at a balance…
Fun fact: Last year the Apple Watch shipped 22.5 million units. In the same period, the Swiss watch industry exported 23.7 million watches. Scary stuff…
Louis Vuitton, the watchmaker. As time goes on, this statement is gaining credibility and intrigue. And intrigue is certainly the word I would use to…
Casio’s G-Shock has a reputation — and a well-deserved one, I might add — for being one of the toughest watches ever made. Way back…
Editor’s note: There are two incredibly strong and distinctive design codes within the Panerai brand. They are the Radiomir and Luminor collections — both are instantly recognisable. Both have…
In a watch that was — surprisingly — not shown to media at the brand’s recent townhouse events, Bremont has added to their ‘tested beyond…
TAG Heuer’s Basel 2019 collection had a particularly clear focus, and that focus was Autavia. It’s a watch inspired by TAG Heuer’s enviable heritage —…
TAG Heuer’s Latest 2019 Releases, Including the Autavia Everyone Is Talking About TAG Heuer’s Basel 2019 collection had a particularly clear focus, and that focus…
OK, here are the watches that put the HH into SIHH, the sort of timepieces that challenge and define exactly what it’s possible to do…
I’m flying off to Geneva tomorrow, for the watchstravaganza that is SIHH. And on my wrist, as I step onto the plane, will be Montblanc’s…
The story in a second: A rare case of quartz having legit enthusiast appeal, albeit in a clever, and very novel, fashion. Say “it’s quartz”…
