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VIDEO: The Fratello x Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date oozes with decadent panache
The recent Fratello x Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date is a perfect example of how a limited-edition collaboration can achieve something timeless, classic, and ultimately lust-worthy. In a watch such as this, it’s hard to pick out just one thing which makes it special, however, the oxblood dial is as sumptuous as they come. Fitting the lavish Art Deco theme, bolstered by the gold printing, cathedral hands, and coin-edge bezel, this tone of red, shifting like liquid between different… Read More
EDITOR’S PICK: Cooking with Chin Chin and Hublot, with Head Chef Ben Cooper
Editor’s note: Melbourne is known for a few things. It’s been voted the Most Livable City in the World, it does a lot of great cultural events, but it’s also a serious foodie destination. One of the most popular restaurants is Chin Chin, a city joint that offers an Aussie take on bold Asian flavours. A few years ago Time+Tide had the opportunity to spend an afternoon in the kitchen of the Chin Chin head chef, Ben Cooper, who showed… Read More
The Cartier Crash is officially trending after popping up in Tyler The Creator’s new video
The Cartier Crash is a bit of an enigma in the history of the French brand. The story behind its Salvador Dali-esque design is far-fetched – a Cartier Tank was returned for repair to the London boutique after being in a car crash, the unusual shape the result of the gold melting in the heat of the accident. It was such a compelling look that Cartier put the design into production and it subsequently became snapped up by astute collectors… Read More
VIDEO: The Zelos Watches Mirage 2 marks the future of the pilot’s watch in titanium damascus
Through the sheer determination and creative efforts of owner and designer Elshan Tang, Zelos Watches have enjoyed a sharp rise from their 2014 origins. From their first hits like the Hammerhead and the Swordfish, Zelos are still focused on value-driven tool and diver’s watches, but now come close to tipping the scales from microbrand to small manufacturer (well, in my book they’ve done it already). With a solid back catalogue of over 20 different models, Zelos is a mainstay on… Read More
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Unboxing the Audemars Piguet Black Panther with Anthony Joshua
When it was first announced that Audemars Piguet and Marvel would be collaborating on a watch, social media lit up with criticism of the project. Yet only a couple of months later, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept “Black Panther” Flying Tourbillon has been seen on the wrists of more taste makers than you can name, including superstars like Lebron James and Neymar Jr. Now, world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has joined the fun, posting an unboxing video of the… Read More