tourbillon Archives - Time and Tide Watches

H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Concept and Centre Seconds Vantablack

17.09.23

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H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Concept and Centre Seconds Vantablack

H. Moser & Cie.'s Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Vantablack and Endeavour Centre Seconds Vantablack revisit the manufacturer's darker-than-dark dial

ArtyA Tiny Purity Tourbillon NanoSaphir Chameleon

Introducing

16.09.23

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ArtyA Tiny Purity Tourbillon NanoSaphir Chameleon

The ArtyA Tiny Purity Tourbillon NanoSaphir Chameleon shifts between brown and green, with the sapphire case specially treated to achieve this effect

Hands On

13.09.23

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Ulysse Nardin Freak X OPS

Ulysse Nardin's Freak X OPS takes the brand's proprietary Magma carbon composite and gives it a camo look

Hublot’s Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon is ultra-light thanks to cutting-edge tech

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25.06.23

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Hublot’s Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon is ultra-light thanks to cutting-edge tech

Hublot’s Art of Fusion is mostly famous for their scratch-resistant King Gold, brightly-coloured ceramics and statuesque sapphire cases. It’s through this material experimentation that they…

The light-hearted magic of the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Blue Sapphire

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27.05.23

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The light-hearted magic of the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Blue Sapphire

Hublot dominate the sapphire-case game to the extent that other brands barely even attempt to match them. Previous years have seen the Big Bang in…

The Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Flash brings a sporty attitude to a complex movement

Introducing

26.05.23

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The Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Flash brings a sporty attitude to a complex movement

It can sometimes be difficult to know what to make of Franck Muller. Whether it’s because of the brand’s relative youth or general whimsical approach…

The Ulysse Nardin Freak One is a super-freak and chic

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18.05.23

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The Ulysse Nardin Freak One is a super-freak and chic

Ulysse Nardin’s original Freak shook the watch-o-sphere to the core when unveiled at Basel in 2001. It was like nothing anyone had seen before; a…

The Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture Steel takes the value proposition a step further

Introducing

06.05.23

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The Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture Steel takes the value proposition a step further

Frederique Constant follows up their precious metal Classic Tourbillon Manufacture W&W debut with two steel models Each model is limited to 350 pieces in honor…

Frederique Constant celebrates 35 years with three new releases

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03.05.23

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Frederique Constant celebrates 35 years with three new releases

Established in 1988, Frederique Constant is a relatively new player on the Swiss watch scene with a mere 35 years under its belt – a blink…

Lists

23.04.23

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The 5 most underrated Zenith watches

Though it would be difficult to call Zenith underrated these days, considering the success of their Chronomaster Sport line and the accompanying waitlists, some models…

CODE41 take the next step with the T360 Tourbillon

Introducing

19.04.23

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CODE41 take the next step with the T360 Tourbillon

Since CODE41 released their X41 AeroCarbon back in 2020, I have viewed the independent brand as a champion for watch collectors. Since their foundation in…

A new, sleeker TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Glassbox

Introducing

10.04.23

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A new, sleeker TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Glassbox

TAG Heuer introduced a facelifted Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon with new box-dome crystal Colours are inspired by the piece’s racing heritage and fit into the new…

The Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde is a bi-retrograde, bi-axis tourbillon spec monster

Introducing

05.04.23

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The Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde is a bi-retrograde, bi-axis tourbillon spec monster

The Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde is Hublot’s latest addition to the Masterpiece collection. It features a bi-retrograde dial, as well as a bi-axis tourbillon…

Bulgari’s Precious and Striking Tourbillon models present three variations of the complication

Introducing

03.04.23

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Bulgari’s Precious and Striking Tourbillon models present three variations of the complication

Bulgari flexes their haute horlogerie muscles with four high-end tourbillon-equipped pieces The Precious Naturalia and Precious Tourbillon Lumière show off natural gemstone beauty in rose…

The HYT Conical Tourbillon is a visual blend of horology and science fiction

Introducing

01.04.23

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The HYT Conical Tourbillon is a visual blend of horology and science fiction

The new HYT Conical Tourbillon culminates HYT’s decade of technological advancement. Their exclusive mechanical fluidic technology blends seamlessly alongside traditional techniques such as glassblowing. The…

The Patek Philippe 5316P Grand Complications goes for a contemporary grail vibe

Introducing

29.03.23

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The Patek Philippe 5316P Grand Complications goes for a contemporary grail vibe

Patek Philippe renders the five grail-worthy complications in a case combining classical and contemporary The sapphire dial subtly shows off the inner workings of the…

Introducing

27.03.23

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The Frederique Constant Classics Tourbillon Manufacture is a high-end flex from an accessible brand

The Frederique Constant Classics Tourbillon Manufacture celebrates the brand’s 35th birthday. The calibre FC-980 returns as the brand’s flagship in-house movement. It’s a limited edition…

The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface blends classic complications with modern execution

Introducing

27.03.23

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The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface blends classic complications with modern execution

The Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface looks to the brand’s history for inspiration Combining a retrograde date and tourbillon, it’s the next in line of…

Daniel Roth is back with the Tourbillon Souscription (and LVMH)

Introducing

27.03.23

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Daniel Roth is back with the Tourbillon Souscription (and LVMH)

How about it? After years of rumours and months of teasing, we were finally presented with the model that will spearhead Daniel Roth’s revival, aptly…

The Cyrus Klepcys Vertical Tourbillon Sapphire is a unique watch inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci

Introducing

12.03.23

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The Cyrus Klepcys Vertical Tourbillon Sapphire is a unique watch inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci

The Cyrus Klepcys Vertical Tourbillon Sapphire features a golden bridge inspired by a design of Leonardo Da Vinci The vertical tourbillon placement is inspired by traditional pocket…

Vacheron Constantin display a selection of heritage high complication models in Sydney

Events

09.03.23

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Vacheron Constantin display a selection of heritage high complication models in Sydney

Vacheron Constantin recently opened their brand new flagship boutique in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. To help celebrate the opening, the maison are housing a…

Hands On

01.02.23

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HANDS-ON: The Horage Lensman 1 is inspired by mechanical cameras, but it’s no loose Canon…

As prestigious as the tourbillon is, the watches that include them can often suffer from an air of pretension, as if the complication is all…

Introducing

24.01.23

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INTRODUCING: Laurent Ferrier cuts weight with the Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit

Laurent Ferrier gives us a fourth iteration of the Grand Sport Tourbillon After the rich-boy flex of the Golden Brown, the reference returns to its…

Pushing case design with the Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5-Day Power Reserve

Introducing

20.12.22

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Pushing case design with the Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5-Day Power Reserve

What is a watch case? Is it simply a container for the movement? The frame to a beautiful piece of art? For Hublot it seems…

Hands On

16.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The BA111OD Chapter 4.1 T.V.D. is the latest watch from a young brand with big ideas

The wristwatch hobby is often full of lore and ritual, with prescribed traditions and a general consensus that old age legitimises worth. BA111OD are an…

OK, we’ve found the perfect watch for an eccentric but jaded billionaire…

Opinion

26.11.22

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OK, we’ve found the perfect watch for an eccentric but jaded billionaire…

You know that people-watching game that you sometimes play. The one where you speculate – ideally with a partner – on the complex inner lives…

Hands On

25.11.22

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HANDS-ON: Hublot flex their collab muscles with the Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross

Watch collaborations have become a large part of the watch industry. In the last decade, numerous brands have come together in the hopes of maximizing…

Video

11.11.22

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VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin Trilogy

If you’ve been following Time+Tide closely, you’ll have noticed that Andrew has had some pretty special moments in Switzerland recently. As much as a visit…

No negatives: The Horage Lensman 1 is a Swiss-made tourbillon for under 10K inspired by photography

Introducing

18.10.22

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No negatives: The Horage Lensman 1 is a Swiss-made tourbillon for under 10K inspired by photography

The watch community enjoys an intimate relationship with photography. Like many other elements of our lives in this digital era, the watches we buy are…

Hands On

13.09.22

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HANDS-ON: The Speake-Marin One & Two Openworked Tourbillon blends the best of youth and tradition

Homogenous design. In a marketplace where it seems consumers have tunnel vision towards particular design segments, watch manufacturers have often bent to the trend of…

Interview

12.06.22

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INTERVIEW: Takuma Kawauchiya unpacks the wonders of the Grand Seiko Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon

With hair neatly parted and pocket square cheekily stuffed into his breast pocket, Takuma Kawauchiya doesn’t look like a former guitarist in a rock band that…

Introducing

18.05.22

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INTRODUCING: It’s chime time with the Moser Endeavour Concept Minute Repeater Tourbillon

Maybe it’s just me, but recently there seems to be a common thread amongst high-end watchmakers. Multiple releases have come out making use of that…

VIDEO: Unpacking the new TAG Heuer releases from lab-grown diamonds to serious divers

Watch Reviews

14.04.22

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VIDEO: Unpacking the new TAG Heuer releases from lab-grown diamonds to serious divers

Amongst all the gargantuan and intricate displays at Watches & Wonders, the TAG Heuer area was buzzing. After bumping into Kristian Haagen from DailyWatch, Andrew…

VIDEO: From a slimline flying tourbillon to a retro stunner in green – the Chopard 2022 releases

Watch Reviews

08.04.22

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VIDEO: From a slimline flying tourbillon to a retro stunner in green – the Chopard 2022 releases

If variety is the spice of life, Chopard broke out the chilli sauce for Watches & Wonders 2022. Their large range of releases covered a…

VIDEO: Ingenuity meets head-turning design in the Parmigiani Fleurier collection

Watch Reviews

07.04.22

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VIDEO: Ingenuity meets head-turning design in the Parmigiani Fleurier collection

Parmigiani Fleurier is one of those hidden-gem brands that somehow remains out of the spotlight, yet permeates luxury watch culture in almost every sphere. Whether…

Watch Reviews

05.04.22

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VIDEO: Hublot show it’s hip to be square with a brand new case shape amongst their 2022 novelties

This Watches & Wonders, Hublot delivered another head-turning collection with a new square case shape, a fresh array of coloured ceramic pieces and another collaboration…

TAG Heuer puts the novel in novelty with new tourbillon chronograph cased in diamond-set aluminum

Introducing

31.03.22

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TAG Heuer puts the novel in novelty with new tourbillon chronograph cased in diamond-set aluminum

Novelty. It is a term utilised by watch manufacturers across the board in regard to their new releases for a given period or year. But…

WATCHES & WONDERS: The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton

Watch Reviews

29.03.22

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WATCHES & WONDERS: The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground to…

Bulgari flexes their mechanical mastery with new Octo Roma models

Introducing

16.02.22

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Bulgari flexes their mechanical mastery with new Octo Roma models

Bulgari has become increasingly known for their achievements in chasing down thinness records and contributing to the craze of integrated bracelet sports watches. Introduced in…

Introducing

03.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY Zero-G and 21 Double Tourbillon are clear-cut winners in sapphire crystal

Sapphire crystal. Known for its durability and high transparency, it’s the number one choice for top watch brands around the world, providing a window for…

Audemars Piguet introduces three highly complicated pieces into the 2021 collection

Introducing

14.09.21

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Audemars Piguet introduces three highly complicated pieces into the 2021 collection

Holy trinity is a term that gets tossed around a fair bit. Its origins and usage are debated by some within the community, but I…

The new Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis collection is spectacular watchmaking in a blaze of colour

Watch Reviews

27.06.21

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The new Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis collection is spectacular watchmaking in a blaze of colour

Hublot seldom disappoints when it comes to a summer barrage of colours and materials, and the new MP-09 collection is here to prove the point.…

Fancy a vintage Daytona or Calatrava? This watchmaker is selling his magnificent collection…

Auctions

13.06.21

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Fancy a vintage Daytona or Calatrava? This watchmaker is selling his magnificent collection…

All too often we discuss watches as assets. Usually when we hear about people selling pieces from their collection it is part of an effort…

A concept car for the wrist: Girard-Perregaux teams up with Aston Martin on the Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges

News

03.06.21

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A concept car for the wrist: Girard-Perregaux teams up with Aston Martin on the Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges

You never really know what to expect from a brand collaboration. When I first saw that Aston Martin had teamed up with Girard-Perregaux, courtesy of…

From Neymar to Lebron – 4 powerhouse athletes spotted wearing the AP Royal Oak Concept Black Panther

Pop Culture

23.05.21

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From Neymar to Lebron – 4 powerhouse athletes spotted wearing the AP Royal Oak Concept Black Panther

When the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying Tourbillon was introduced, many enthusiasts were openly critical of its design, wondering who on earth…

Introducing

22.05.21

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INTRODUCING: The Chopard L.U.C 1860 Flying T, Special Revolution

Bold proclamation from the outset. If this watch had been launched during Watches & Wonders this year it would have been my pick of the…

Would you rock a $100,000 rose-gold tourbillon for cave diving? Meet the man who does…

Interview

08.05.21

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Would you rock a $100,000 rose-gold tourbillon for cave diving? Meet the man who does…

When it comes to watches, I am continuously torn between the two extremes of my personality. On one side there’s my inner OCD stress-head who…

Do you want a tourbillon for $100? Here’s how you can get one

News

22.04.21

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Do you want a tourbillon for $100? Here’s how you can get one

The tourbillon is a complication that is as lusted after as it is storied. First patented in 1801 by the great Abraham-Louis Breguet, the tourbillon…

Introducing

18.11.20

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INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 41mm is a bridge between the past and the future

If you’re a regular reader of Time+Tide, you’ll probably know that Audemars Piguet are well known for their skill in making tourbillons. This year alone,…

WHO TO FOLLOW: @reubenschoots, an Australian independent watchmaker building a George Daniels Tourbillon pocket watch

Pop Culture

10.11.20

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WHO TO FOLLOW: @reubenschoots, an Australian independent watchmaker building a George Daniels Tourbillon pocket watch

Anyone who knows anything about watches knows that watchmaking is hard. And anyone who knows anything about watchmaking knows that the bar set by George…

HANDS-ON: The dark traveller, Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Curve Flying Tourbillon Poinçon de Genève

Watch Reviews

02.11.20

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HANDS-ON: The dark traveller, Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Curve Flying Tourbillon Poinçon de Genève

The Louis Vuitton Tambour Curve Flying Tourbillon Poinçon de Genève is an unabashedly large futuristic dark metropolis under sapphire. I see an angular maze-like horological…

The 5 best GMTs of 2020 over $10K, including Audemars Piguet, Hermès and more

Lists

31.10.20

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The 5 best GMTs of 2020 over $10K, including Audemars Piguet, Hermès and more

Editor’s note: Arguably, the GMT complication is the most practical in a watch. Everyone has at least one other time zone they want to track,…

HANDS-ON: A poetic tribute to the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph Automatic

Watch Reviews

21.10.20

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HANDS-ON: A poetic tribute to the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph Automatic

Editor’s note: Fergus Nash, the writer of this piece, is one of Time+Tide’s newest members of the writing team. Increasingly, I am finding that his…

Pop Culture

16.10.20

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One watch brand dominates the wrists of the LA Lakers, 2020 NBA champions

2020 has definitely been a chaotic year with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. Blockbuster films have been delayed, major music festivals cancelled, but at least…

2020 FANTASY WATCH COLLECTION PART 3 – What would we buy with a budget of $1MUSD?

Opinion

11.10.20

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2020 FANTASY WATCH COLLECTION PART 3 – What would we buy with a budget of $1MUSD?

If you’ve got $1mUSD to build a watch collection in 2020, you’re used to the finer things in life. But what would you do if…

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT is about as avant-garde as Switzerland gets

Watch Reviews

06.10.20

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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT is about as avant-garde as Switzerland gets

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Concept line can easily be not just confusing, but confounding when you first come across it. The case shape is so alien…

Introducing

27.09.20

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INTRODUCING: The Glashütte Original Alfred Helwig Tourbillon 1920 might be the most stunning tourbillon of the year

In a year of great horological heights, Glashütte Original is once again pushing for the summit with the Alfred Helwig Tourbillon 1920 limited edition. This…

Introducing

26.09.20

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INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Frosted Gold Flying Tourbillon

Editor’s note: In the latest episode of Watch & Chill, we happen on the subject of Royal Oak Concept models for women, and after again…

Pop Culture

25.09.20

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Audemars Piguet’s Michael Friedman and Eric Ku go deep on the history of the Royal Oak Concept while exploring two brand new releases

Lightning sometimes strikes [the same channel] twice. This time last week, we brought you one of the most scholarly and in-depth conversations I’ve ever been…

Pack it up, 2020 has its wildest watch. Prepare your eyes for the blackmobile that is the Jacob & Co. Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti La Montre Noire

Watch Reviews

24.09.20

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Pack it up, 2020 has its wildest watch. Prepare your eyes for the blackmobile that is the Jacob & Co. Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti La Montre Noire

There are few things as desperately desired in this world as the 1930’s La Voiture Noire. The long-lost Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupe was…

GPHG 2020 – 5 disruptive nominees that should be winners in a chaotic and disrupted year

Lists

22.09.20

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GPHG 2020 – 5 disruptive nominees that should be winners in a chaotic and disrupted year

As the inaugural peak of Haute Horlogerie appreciation is upon us, a renewed GPHG convenes. This time with an expanded panel of judges, a semi-online…

Introducing

12.09.20

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INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 Flying Tourbillon Chronograph, a pinnacle of complexity within the range

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…

We filmed behind-the-scenes at Geneva Watch Days to show you what a watch fair is like in 2020 (it’s as weird as the year itself)

Pop Culture

31.08.20

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We filmed behind-the-scenes at Geneva Watch Days to show you what a watch fair is like in 2020 (it’s as weird as the year itself)

As Georges Kern, Patrick Pruniaux, Jean-Christophe Babin and a dozen-or-so other watch CEOs stood on stage in a moment of solidarity to pose for a…

Lists

30.08.20

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The best dials of 2020 – Part 2

Editor’s note: If you missed Part 1, make sure you check it out as it includes the likes of Moser, Chopard and Greubel Forsey. In…

Introducing

30.08.20

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INTRODUCING: The breathtaking and brutally slim Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph Skeleton Automatic

Let’s be honest, 2020 is not just a year of disastrous market decline, job losses and lockdowns. This year has also been one of rapid…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The return of the event and the revenge of the nerds

News

28.08.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The return of the event and the revenge of the nerds

This week involved not one, but two Time+Tide events and, of course, a very significant one for the industry, which was Geneva Watch Days. We…

Introducing

28.07.20

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INTRODUCING: The Octo Roma Tourbillon Sapphire Malachite Ref. 103231 is where Bulgari’s two worlds meet

Bulgari has, for more than a century, been regarded as one of the finest luxury jewellery makers on this blue marble we call earth. Their…

5 watch releases that you might have missed in 2020, including a $200k+ Omega tourbillon

Lists

26.07.20

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5 watch releases that you might have missed in 2020, including a $200k+ Omega tourbillon

You’d be forgiven for not really caring about whether or not there’s been any new watches released this year – there are definitely more serious…

Edouard Meylan of H. Moser & Cie and Maximilian Büsser of MB&F just had twins, and they’re bloody beautiful

Watch Reviews

04.06.20

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Edouard Meylan of H. Moser & Cie and Maximilian Büsser of MB&F just had twins, and they’re bloody beautiful

Collaborations, no matter the context, are fraught with the potential of being, more often than not a curious reduction in the individual talents involved. Instead…

CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo Vs. Lionel Messi, and we’re calling it a thrashing

Pop Culture

29.05.20

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CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo Vs. Lionel Messi, and we’re calling it a thrashing

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 –…

The savage watch flex in The Last Dance that saw Pip one-up the GOAT…

Pop Culture

24.05.20

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The savage watch flex in The Last Dance that saw Pip one-up the GOAT…

It’s MJ Monday! Which means there’s a creeping sense of loss all over the world. Because The Last Dance is done. It’s over. Michael Jordan…

The New Blacklist, Part 1: The best new all-black watches, from around $250 to over $200,000

Lists

12.05.20

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The New Blacklist, Part 1: The best new all-black watches, from around $250 to over $200,000

Black, noir, sable, stygian … whatever name you wish to call it, there can be no debate – black itself is always cooler than whatever…

7 highlights from the Vacheron Constantin 2020 collection

Lists

25.04.20

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7 highlights from the Vacheron Constantin 2020 collection

Vacheron Constantin are a member of the horological holy trinity for very good reason. When it comes to technical innovation and craftsmanship, they are close…

INTERVIEW: Australian watchmaker Reuben Schoots is the first of his kind

News

22.04.20

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INTERVIEW: Australian watchmaker Reuben Schoots is the first of his kind

The Rolex brand is older than the city of Canberra, a fact that shows not only Australia’s youth, but, by contrast, just how old watchmaking…

H. Moser & Cie started a joke that started the whole world wanting, now it’s ready for your wrist, for real

News

06.04.20

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H. Moser & Cie started a joke that started the whole world wanting, now it’s ready for your wrist, for real

Anyone remember H. Moser & Cie.’s “April Fools” prank from last year? We just revisited it on our Instagram stories. If you missed it, allow…

Post Malone’s insane watch collection Part 2: With Rockstar Ratings

Pop Culture

07.03.20

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Post Malone’s insane watch collection Part 2: With Rockstar Ratings

If you missed out on the first instalment of us rating Post Malone’s watch collection, stop reading and hit this link right here. And, if…

Why tourbillons are more accessible than ever thanks to the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T

Opinion

26.02.20

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Why tourbillons are more accessible than ever thanks to the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T

Editor’s note: The tourbillon is an anachronism that is representative of the watch industry as a whole in a little way. It was conceived hundreds…

Franck Muller offers watchmaking that comes from the heart

Watch Reviews

14.02.20

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Franck Muller offers watchmaking that comes from the heart

Editor’s note: Today, love is in the air. Florists are being run off their feet, restaurants are booked out and Cupid has spent the week…

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon is a sports watch to get the heart racing

Watch Reviews

22.01.20

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The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon is a sports watch to get the heart racing

Editor’s note: In 2019 we saw the popularity of existing steel sports watches with blue dials hit fever pitch on the secondary market, as well…

Premier League play-off – which manager is top of the League in the watch department?

Pop Culture

20.01.20

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Premier League play-off – which manager is top of the League in the watch department?

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…

AP expert @horoloupe warns against writing off the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59

Watch Reviews

08.01.20

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AP expert @horoloupe warns against writing off the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59

First of all, I think it is wonderful news for Audemars Piguet to have had such a strong run at GPHG and Only Watch, but…

That time Hublot pulled apart a tourbillon cage to show us how it worked

Watch Education

13.11.19

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That time Hublot pulled apart a tourbillon cage to show us how it worked

Editor’s note: Early last year, our fearless leader Andrew McUtchen was fortunate enough to breach the inner sanctum of Hublot’s High Complication Department and have…

4 stealth watches to help you fly under the radar

Lists

23.09.19

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4 stealth watches to help you fly under the radar

The very utterance of the words “must have” when talking about the ideal watch collection will almost always lead to, at the very least, enthusiastic…

RECOMMENDED READING: John Mayer’s insane watch collection

Pop Culture

17.09.19

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This is what $2,000,000 of diamond watch looks like – meet the Franck Muller Invisible Setting with rubies

This is not an under-the-radar watch. So if you’re looking for an unassuming dress watch, scroll on. But if you like your timekeeping served with…

A closer look at TAG Heuer’s Carrera Heuer 02 Tourbillon in black ceramic

Watch Reviews

17.08.19

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A closer look at TAG Heuer’s Carrera Heuer 02 Tourbillon in black ceramic

Editor’s note: Earlier this week we had a look at a few TAG Heuer Tourbillons, including the impressive new Nanograph — with its fancy new…

VIDEO: TAG Heuer’s tourbillons challenge the Swiss status quo … in the best way possible

Watch Reviews

13.08.19

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VIDEO: TAG Heuer’s tourbillons challenge the Swiss status quo … in the best way possible

Fun fact: TAG Heuer is the largest Swiss producer of tourbillons. It’s a statement that if made a decade ago would have emitted oh-so-Swiss snickers…

Just because – the incredible Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon ‘Poinçon de Genève’

Watch Reviews

10.08.19

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Just because – the incredible Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon ‘Poinçon de Genève’

Earlier this year, Andrew spent some (very) quality time in New Zealand with Louis Vuitton and some of their most serious watchmaking. If you haven’t…

Have a heart – the Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex ladies tourbillon

Watch Reviews

09.07.19

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Have a heart – the Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex ladies tourbillon

In a world overflowing with safe-and-similar watch designs, Franck Muller is a breath of fresh air. As in this ladies tourbillon (a recent addition to…

If you’re interested in Geneva Seal standard watchmaking, this Louis Vuitton ‘high watch collection’ wants to meet you

Watch Reviews

02.07.19

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If you’re interested in Geneva Seal standard watchmaking, this Louis Vuitton ‘high watch collection’ wants to meet you

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…

The 3 faces of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Master Ultra Thin Enamel collection

Watch Reviews

01.07.19

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The 3 faces of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Master Ultra Thin Enamel collection

A few weeks ago we spent some quality time with a few friends and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest Master Ultra Thin pieces, with eye-catching guilloché enamel dials.…

5 of the hottest Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2019

Lists

18.06.19

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5 of the hottest Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2019

Editor’s note: There’s word on the street that Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 2019 collection is in town. And that word is from us, because we’re throwing a party…

Opinion

22.05.19

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The problem with bezel screws …

Editor’s note: Ahh, bezel screws. Along with date windows, nothing riles up the watch-loving populace quite as much as a misaligned, exposed bezel screw. So,…

Introducing

18.05.19

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INTRODUCING: The Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Flat Skeleton 5395

Last year, Breguet introduced a stunningly simple, surprisingly asymmetrical addition to the Classique family, the Tourbillon Extra-Flat. This year, at Time to Move, they’ve premiered…

Robert Downey Jr’s watch collection – something borrowed, something fake (maybe?) and something fantastic

Pop Culture

07.05.19

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Robert Downey Jr’s watch collection – something borrowed, something fake (maybe?) and something fantastic

If you haven’t seen Avengers: Endgame, don’t worry, we’re not going to spoil it for you. What has become clear over the sprawling Marvel Comic Universe…

HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon – all the makings of a modern classic

Watch Reviews

23.04.19

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HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon – all the makings of a modern classic

A tourbillon inside a steel sports watch? On a rubber strap? It’s enough to bring a watch-purist out in a cold sweat. And when such…