Watches & Wonders Archives - Time and Tide Watches

Hands On

10.05.23

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HANDS-ON: The Speake-Marin Ripples Blue Jeans & Ripples Date bring new colour and complication

These days, for a manufacture not to have an integrated watch design is a bit like not having a smartphone. Sure, there may be a…

KISS, MARRY, KILL: The Time+Tide team reveal their picks from Watches & Wonders

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06.05.23

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KISS, MARRY, KILL: The Time+Tide team reveal their picks from Watches & Wonders

Watches & Wonders is obviously a great time to get introduced to some of the biggest novelties of the year across 40-plus brands. But, it…

Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

Lists

01.05.23

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Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

In the weeks since Watches & Wonders, I’ve been ruminating on the numerous releases, and have realised that this year has been one of the…

The Czapek Antarctique S is a fever dream of light and colour you won’t want to wake from

Introducing

25.04.23

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The Czapek Antarctique S is a fever dream of light and colour you won’t want to wake from

Czapek continues to shake up the integrated bracelet watch space with stunning new versions of their 38.5mm Antarctique S The Sashiko variants feature dials in…

Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier on the origins of the Reverso and why the golden ratio is central to its success

Interview

25.04.23

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Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier on the origins of the Reverso and why the golden ratio is central to its success

At last year’s Watches & Wonders, Jaeger-LeCoultre dazzled attendees with their Stellar Odyssey collection accompanied by a mesmerising stall. This year, they calmed us back…

Parmigiani Fleurier are maintaining their killer momentum in style

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24.04.23

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Parmigiani Fleurier are maintaining their killer momentum in style

It’s easy to read about a watch brand having an incredible turnaround and soar in popularity, and you may even notice the rise in social…

D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Lists

22.04.23

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D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Now that the smoke has cleared, and I’ve had a moment to wrap my head around the enormity of Watches & Wonders 2023, I’ve nailed…

Ressence give their entry-level Type 8 a distinct sage-green treatment with new Type 8S

Introducing

18.04.23

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Ressence give their entry-level Type 8 a distinct sage-green treatment with new Type 8S

The Ressence Type 8 is the independent brand’s entry-level timepiece at CHF 12,500 Type 8 offers purely the essentials, just the hours and minutes via…

Montblanc goes overboard with a frosty new variant of their Iced Sea diver

Introducing

16.04.23

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Montblanc goes overboard with a frosty new variant of their Iced Sea diver

Montblanc adds a cool new grey dial variant to their chilled-out Iced Sea dive watch The unique dial texture is inspired by the Mer de…

Our favourite IWC releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

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14.04.23

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Our favourite IWC releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Watch fans were eagerly awaiting Watches & Wonders, with over 40 brands presenting their new novelties at the fair. But, for one brand, there was…

New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like

Opinion

13.04.23

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New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like

The English physicist and mathmatician Sir Isaac Newton believed that for every action there is an equal opposite reaction. Chinese cosmology stands by a similar…

Zach & Kylie react to the Cartier 2023 Watches & Wonders novelties

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12.04.23

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Zach & Kylie react to the Cartier 2023 Watches & Wonders novelties

Different brands have different approaches to Watches & Wonders releases. Some come to the fair with a single hero novelty along with a few collection…

The Czapek Antarctique Révélation opens its heart to watch aficionados

Introducing

11.04.23

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The Czapek Antarctique Révélation opens its heart to watch aficionados

Czapek has expanded their best-selling integrated Antarctique line with the stunning open-worked Révélation The new in-house SXH7 auto-winding movement is an evolution of their SXH5,…

The mind-blowing majesty of the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Dual Moon Grand Complication

Introducing

11.04.23

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The mind-blowing majesty of the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Dual Moon Grand Complication

Vacheron Constantin drops an incredible one-of-one reference from its Les Cabinotiers collection for Watches & Wonders 2023 The Les Cabinotiers Dual Moon Grand Complication is…

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…

Patek Philippe’s Grandmaster Chime is the ultimate Complication from the ultimate complication-makers

Introducing

09.04.23

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Patek Philippe’s Grandmaster Chime is the ultimate Complication from the ultimate complication-makers

Patek Philippe’s most complicated wristwatch is updated with a subtle brown and gold colour scheme, and an outlandish gem-set variant The reversible case houses 20…

Flying high: Zenith redesigns their Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback

Introducing

09.04.23

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Flying high: Zenith redesigns their Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback

Zenith’s new Pilot collection sees a complete redesign of the case aesthetic. Lineup includes a 40mm time and date version, and a big date flyback…

Introducing

09.04.23

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The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow cuts a super-spy profile

Zenith introduces a striking new reinterpretation of the historic Defy Revival for Watches & Wonders 2023. An evolution of the vintage look of previous editions,…

Flight club: Fly first with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

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08.04.23

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Flight club: Fly first class with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

During the golden age of air travel, all seats on a plane were pretty much first-class seats. At the dawn of intercontinental flight, travellers dressed…

Introducing

08.04.23

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The Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar is a first for the brand

The Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar marks the first time the complication has been featured by the brand. The new calibre P.9010/AC is development of the…

The Panerai Radiomir California offers a more compact take on their classic dial

Introducing

08.04.23

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The Panerai Radiomir California offers a more compact take on their classic dial

The Panerai Radiomir California is their first California dial in a 45mm case. For the first time, Panerai have experimented with a faux-aged PVD case.…

Chopard’s Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is powered by a high-revving movement

Introducing

06.04.23

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Chopard’s Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is powered by a high-revving movement

The casual proposition in Chopard’s catalogue sports a high-beat 8 Hz movement Furthering the sporty characteristics, the Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is cased in…

Look into the future of Hyper Horology with the Roger Dubuis Monovortex Split-Seconds Chronograph

Introducing

06.04.23

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Look into the future of Hyper Horology with the Roger Dubuis Monovortex Split-Seconds Chronograph

Roger Dubuis pushes the envelope of haute horology for Watches & Wonders, with the introduction of the Monovortex Split-Seconds Chronograph It features a 360 degree…

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…

Grand Seiko evokes rosy cherry blossom with the Hana-ikada SBGY026

Introducing

05.04.23

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Grand Seiko evokes rosy cherry blossom with the Hana-ikada SBGY026

Grand Seiko makes the most of their gorgeous cherry blossom-inspired dial, this time in a rose-gold case The SBGY026 will appeal to the smaller-wristed, measuring…

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date

Introducing

04.04.23

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The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date is the first retrograde display in a sports watch for the brand The watch comes ready for adventure,…

Patek Philippe wows with the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph in white gold

Introducing

04.04.23

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Patek Philippe wows with the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph in white gold

Patek Philippe embarks on a new route for Watches & Wonders 2023 with two new versions of its Calatrava Pilot Travel Time. In addition to…

The Grand Seiko Tentagraph SLGC001 – the first fully mechanical chronograph movement from GS

Introducing

04.04.23

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The Grand Seiko Tentagraph SLGC001 – the first fully mechanical chronograph movement from GS

Grand Seiko Tentagraph SLGC001 marks the first-ever fully mechanical chronograph from GS Tentagraph stands for TEN beats per second, Three days, Automatic chronoGRAPH New 9SC5…

The Grand Seiko SBGE295 “Mt. Hotaka Peaks” GMT is inspired by lush mountain woods

Introducing

03.04.23

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The Grand Seiko SBGE295 “Mt. Hotaka Peaks” GMT is inspired by lush mountain woods

The Grand Seiko SBGE295 takes the Mt. Motaka dial in a verdant direction with a silvery-green finish The asymmetrical bi-colour bezel is luminous in its…

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 Grand Seiko Heritage Collection in Ever-Brilliant Steel

Introducing

03.04.23

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The Grand Seiko Heritage Collection in Ever-Brilliant Steel

The new Grand Seiko Heritage Collection features a 44GS case in Ever-Brilliant Steel. The material boasts a whiter lustre and better corrosion resistance than regular…

The BA111OD CHPTR_Δ is hypocycloidal genius personified

Introducing

02.04.23

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The BA111OD CHPTR_Δ is hypocycloidal genius personified

The new BA111OD CHPTR_Δ introduces hypocycloidal time-telling. Olivier Mory, who built the cheapest Swiss-made tourbillon, was involved with the in-house BA111LOD 09310 module. For only…

The Certina DS-2 Chronograph Automatic in green and gold is retro chic

Introducing

02.04.23

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The Certina DS-2 Chronograph Automatic in green and gold is retro chic

The new Certina DS-2 Chronograph Automatic is now also available in green and gold PVD. The DS-2 Chronograph is based on the vintage DS-2 Chronolympic…

The new Rolex Perpetual 1908 exudes class

Introducing

01.04.23

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The new Rolex Perpetual 1908 exudes class

The teasers pretty much confirmed it – Rolex is finally paying attention to the Cellini! Well, as it proves year in, year out, the rumours…

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Celebration has a bubbly personality

Introducing

01.04.23

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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Celebration has a bubbly personality

The new Oyster Perpetual Celebration is proof that the crown knows how to party Bubbly dials take on the colours of Stella-inspired OPs that sky-rocketed…

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…

New Rolex Day-Date 36 model go old-school and very funky

Introducing

31.03.23

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New Rolex Day-Date 36 model go old-school and very funky

If the bubbly Oyster Perpetual wasn’t quite whimsical enough for you, or was not the right type of colourful – Rolex has got you covered.…

Speake-Marin introduces a new date complication to their breathtaking Ripples collection

Introducing

31.03.23

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Speake-Marin introduces a new date complication to their breathtaking Ripples collection

Whenever a new watch is introduced, there’s usually an aspect of the design that jumps out, whether it’s a stunning dial, unique case architecture, or…

The Chopard L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph is inspired by racing timekeepers of old

Introducing

30.03.23

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The Chopard L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph is inspired by racing timekeepers of old

The Chopard L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph blends their heritage design with vintage stopwatches The case is made from their Lucent steel, which is 80% recycled,…

The Chopard L.U.C 1860 is a reissue of the very first L.U.C

Introducing

30.03.23

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The Chopard L.U.C 1860 is a reissue of the very first L.U.C

The Chopard L.U.C 1860 is a reissue of their first L.U.C watch, with many modern improvements The salmon dial is crafted from a gold plate,…

Patek Philippe takes design risks with the Calatrava 4997/200R

Introducing

30.03.23

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Patek Philippe takes design risks with the Calatrava 4997/200R

The Patek Philippe 4997/200R Calatrava brings a vibrant purple dial into their ladies’ Calatrava catalogue The dial is made up of over 50 layers of…

Cloisonné mastery of the Patek Philippe 5531G Grand Complications

Introducing

30.03.23

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Cloisonné mastery of the Patek Philippe 5531G Grand Complications

The Patek Philippe 5531G Grand Complications pays tribute to their Geneva home The Grand Feu cloisonné section of the dial depicts a steamship from the…

Baume & Mercier’s Hampton proves it’s hip to be rectangular

Introducing

30.03.23

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Baume & Mercier’s Hampton proves it’s hip to be rectangular

Baume & Mercier is back with three new Hampton references for Watches & Wonders 2023 A multi-finished blue dial is new for the midsized Automatic…

Patek Philippe introduces some surprisingly racy colours to the Calatrava

Introducing

30.03.23

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Patek Philippe introduces some surprisingly racy colours to the Calatrava

Patek Philippe brings a surprising jolt of colour to the Calatrava for Watches & Wonders 2023 The time and date reference gets 3 new dials…

A touch of gold for the ceramic Chanel J12

Introducing

29.03.23

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A touch of gold for the ceramic Chanel J12

The Chanel J12 is once more available with an 18K gold bezel and accents The gold details help the unisex watch lean into its feminine…

The Chanel J12 Eclipse Boxed Set has a J12 for every day of the week

Introducing

29.03.23

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The Chanel J12 Eclipse Boxed Set has a J12 for every day of the week

The Chanel J12 Eclipse Boxed Set pairs together seven J12 watches Arranged from left to right, they show an encroaching shadow moving across the watch…

The Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE embraces and dresses-up the atypical complication

Introducing

29.03.23

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The Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE embraces and dresses-up the atypical complication

The Ulysee Nardin Freak ONE has surpassed its shock-factor roots and embraced beauty, The time is adjusted via the 5N gold bezel, negating the need…

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…