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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang King Gold Rainbow is drenched in multicoloured gems

23.12.21

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang King Gold Rainbow is drenched in multicoloured gems

Rainbow watches are possibly the most divisive sub-genre around. They’re loud, they’re blingy, and the word ostentatious barely even begins to cover them. Yet no…

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: The Seiko VK64 mechaquartz chronograph movement

Opinion

23.12.21

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: The Seiko VK64 mechaquartz chronograph movement

If you read my last What Tweaks My Tourb, then you know that making the most of a dial is very important to me. One off-putting…

Watch Reviews

23.12.21

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Norqain Neverest Night Sight (#30)

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could.…

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

22.12.21

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WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: How the Tiffany Blue Nautilus affected the Rolex OP Turquoise price

Editor’s Note: In a new series for Time+Tide, we have partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and…

VIDEO: Taking flight with the Longines Spirit Collection

Watch Education

22.12.21

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VIDEO: Taking flight with the Longines Spirit Collection

Longines have bided their time in launching a comprehensive line of wrist-ready pilot watches that are suited to any occasion. While their historical contributions in…

VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43mm in titanium – less large, still very much in charge

Watch Reviews

22.12.21

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VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43mm in titanium – less large, still very much in charge

Audemars Piguet have definitely thought outside of the box with many of their recent designs, such as the Code 11:59, Royal Oak Concepts, and the…

Former Australasian head of Rolex Patrick Boutellier opens Rolex Boutique in Melbourne CBD, invites customers to “come and tell your story”

Events

21.12.21

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Former Australasian head of Rolex Patrick Boutellier opens Rolex Boutique in Melbourne CBD, invites customers to “come and tell your story”

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…

VIDEO: Keep your watches secure and wound in style with Wolf Watch Winders

Hands On

21.12.21

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VIDEO: Keep your watches secure and wound in style with Wolf Watch Winders

As watch collectors, we all buy quite expensive timepieces and if you’re going to invest in a quality watch then it makes sense to also…

THE ICONS: How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet-set style

Watch Education

21.12.21

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THE ICONS: How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet-set style

Welcome to The Icons, a new series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into…

INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Star Bar Limited Edition

Watch Reviews

20.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Star Bar Limited Edition

Seiko (and Grand Seiko) lead the watch world in drawing inspiration from nature, especially for their dials. Seasons, textures, materials and surfaces, drawn together with…

Micro Mondays

20.12.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: Our favourite microbrand releases of the year (Pt I)

In March 2020, Time+Tide started our weekly Micro Mondays report that was dedicated to celebrating the creativity, ingenuity and excitement growing in the independent and…

The evolution of a collection: Tom Holland and his Wonderful Web of Watches

Pop Culture

20.12.21

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The evolution of a collection: Tom Holland and his Wonderful Web of Watches

It’s a Friday night in 2015 and I’m in movie mode. After a bit of channel surfing, I come across a movie staring Ewan McGregor…

INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko Heritage Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ255 celebrates 55 Years of the 44GS

Watch Reviews

19.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko Heritage Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ255 celebrates 55 Years of the 44GS

Limited editions have become a hot-button issue in the watch world, particularly in the past couple years and most people would agree that some of…

VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 Flyback Chronograph

Watch Reviews

19.12.21

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VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 Flyback Chronograph

Born in 1972, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is known for being the original luxury stainless-steel sports watch. The line has since grown and evolved,…

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Why asymmetrical running seconds drive me crazy

Opinion

19.12.21

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Why asymmetrical running seconds drive me crazy

Taste is subjective, we all have our individual preferences – therefore what irks me may not necessarily irk you. But What Tweaks My Tourb is…

These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value

Auctions

18.12.21

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These colourful Rolex “Beach” Daytonas used to be “cheap fun”. You can now bid on a set of four on Loupe This and they may represent value

There’s a lot more to the Rolex Daytona than Paul Newman. While famed for its long history as one of motorsports’ most iconic timepieces, the Daytona…

“Einstein’s mistress who he gave his Longines to was actually a Russian spy” – A video interview with Longines CEO Matthias Breschan

Watch Education

18.12.21

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“Einstein’s mistress who he gave his Longines to was actually a Russian spy” – A video interview with Longines CEO Matthias Breschan

When Matthias Breschan speaks you could swear that he’d founded Longines 189 years ago, such is the passion that the Austrian CEO has for the…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Alexander Skarsgard vs Tom Brady and the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph

Pop Culture

18.12.21

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WHO WORE IT BEST? Alexander Skarsgard vs Tom Brady and the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph

Whisper it quietly, but earlier this week was Alexander Skarsgard really responsible for instigating the unthinkable and taking down Waystar RoyCo? Of all the formidable actors…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Full Magic Gold

Watch Reviews

17.12.21

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Full Magic Gold

Black and gold has traditionally been a colour combination that oozes refinement, having reached a peak of sophistication in the old-world charm of the Art…

Friday Wind Down

17.12.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Festive cheer, a broken arm and a very drunken watch buy…

Following another COVID-blighted year, we’ve all learned to appreciate certain aspects of life that lockdown deprived us of. The joy of things like pub gardens,…

Who To Follow

17.12.21

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WHO TO FOLLOW: @tyalexanderphotography and his amazing watch shots

Crisp. Clean. Accurate colours. These are all the things that come to mind when I think of this week’s Who To Follow. This gentleman posts…

Introducing

17.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Aspen Snowmass Limited Edition

Many brands align themselves with celebrities and famous influencers, but nothing is more authentic than nature and sport itself. In honor of the 75th anniversary…

Brett Goldstein (AKA Roy Kent from Ted Lasso) wears a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light at the Critics Choice Awards

Pop Culture

16.12.21

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Brett Goldstein (AKA Roy Kent from Ted Lasso) wears a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light at the Critics Choice Awards

Aside from the FIFA video game series, I can’t say, as an American, that I am overly tuned into what the majority of the world…

Hands On

16.12.21

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HANDS-ON: The Oris Rectangular has all the right angles and a welcome pop of colour

During Dubai Watch Week, as I found myself entertained by the travels of deputy editor Zach Blass, I found it a bit difficult to keep…

Of course, the first Tiffany-blue Nautilus to be spotted in the wild had to be on the wrist of Jay-Z

Pop Culture

16.12.21

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Of course, the first Tiffany-blue Nautilus to be spotted in the wild had to be on the wrist of Jay-Z

On Tuesday, at a NeueHouse Hollywood screening of The Harder They Fall, Jay-Z was captured wearing the Hype Piece of the Year: the Tiffany-blue dialled Patek…

Introducing

16.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Monochrome Montre de Souscription 2 x Czapek Antarctique “Monochrome White”

While the collection has been around for years now, more and more members of the watch community are waking up to the appeal of the…

The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to…

Lists

15.12.21

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The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to…

This past Sunday was the conclusion of one of the most fiercely contested years of Formula 1 racing. On the recently revised Yas Marina track…

A chicken-wristed man’s search for a watch strap with the perfect fit

Watch Education

15.12.21

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A chicken-wristed man’s search for a watch strap with the perfect fit

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…

Succession finale: The most significant watches from the hit show

Pop Culture

15.12.21

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Succession finale: The most significant watches from the hit show

Are you reeling from the finale of Succession, too? Over the nine episodes of the third season, the HBO show has consistently upped the dramatic…

How does this 1982 Seiko still manage to look so damn good and blemish-free?

Watch Education

14.12.21

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How does this 1982 Seiko still manage to look so damn good and blemish-free?

At first glance this looks like a fairly good condition vintage Seiko manufactured in the early 80s, a ref 5933-5080, with only a couple of…

Ralph Ellison’s Omega Speedmaster breaks the record for the most expensive 145.012 ever sold

Pop Culture

14.12.21

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Ralph Ellison’s Omega Speedmaster breaks the record for the most expensive 145.012 ever sold

As the home of watch culture, Time+Tide is always intrigued by how the niche world of horology and the broader milieu of culture impact on…

A host of savvy celebs are snapping up this super-accessible and inexpensive watch

Pop Culture

14.12.21

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A host of savvy celebs are snapping up this super-accessible and inexpensive watch

People often bang on about the corrosive effects of fame and fortune. Purported negatives include paparazzi harassment, endless selfie requests from fans, not to mention…

Three Reasons to check out the White Birch in person, which you can now do at the boutique in Sydney (rejoice)

Watch Reviews

13.12.21

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Three Reasons to check out the White Birch in person, which you can now do at the boutique in Sydney (rejoice)

Attention all Grand Seiko fanatics, admirers, or just plain curious creatures! The long anticipated SLGH005 ‘White Birch’ is finally starting to land in Grand Seiko…

Micro Mondays

13.12.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: Betting on black with the Brellum Wyvern GMT LE.1 Ghost Chronometer

What would you do if you were an independent brand and created a specced out sports watch? A sports watch made with limited production and…

What is Credor and why should I care about it? Plus 7 of the best models

Watch Education

13.12.21

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What is Credor and why should I care about it? Plus 7 of the best models

Editor’s note: Grand Seiko has established itself as one of the top five luxury watchmaking brands in the US. That’s an achievement that no one…

EDITOR’S PICK: 5 of the best budget watch brands that get the nod from watch snobs

Lists

13.12.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 5 of the best budget watch brands that get the nod from watch snobs

EDITOR’S NOTE: What’s that you say? You don’t have a spare $6.5m kicking around to buy a Tiffany Blue 5711/1A-018 like the one that sold at…

HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT just oozes the feel-good lifestyle

Watch Reviews

12.12.21

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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT just oozes the feel-good lifestyle

At the end of the day, what is a GMT really all about? The Bulgari Aluminium GMT seems to sum it up quite well when…

Giving your dress watch a dressing down – four winning options for casual wear

Lists

12.12.21

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Giving your dress watch a dressing down – four winning options for casual wear

I’m a big fan of dress watches. Much to my chagrin, they often come with the stigma that they can only be worn in certain…

“This is what watch collecting is all about” – Aurel Bacs on the Tiffany Blue 5711/1A-018 selling at Phillips for $6.5M USD

Auctions

12.12.21

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“This is what watch collecting is all about” – Aurel Bacs on the Tiffany Blue 5711/1A-018 selling at Phillips for $6.5M USD

This week, the watch world was eagerly awaiting what the result of “lot 1T” would be, and, not if it would break the record for…

THE ICONS – Why the Heuer Monaco is still the watch world’s ultimate square deal

Watch Education

12.12.21

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THE ICONS – Why the Heuer Monaco is still the watch world’s ultimate square deal

Welcome to The Icons, a new series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into…

The good, the bad and the ugly: 19 Instagram reactions to the new Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue 170th Anniversary Nautilus

Lists

11.12.21

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The good, the bad and the ugly: 19 Instagram reactions to the new Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue 170th Anniversary Nautilus

You know those calm-headed people who are inherently non-judgemental? Rather than leap to a hasty conclusion they patiently analyse an issue from every perspective, let…

Introducing

11.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Snoopy inspired Crazy Hours

“Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There’s so little hope for advancement.” These words were…

Raketa teams-up with The Limited Edition and Scottish Watches to present the Mars-3

Introducing

11.12.21

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Raketa teams-up with The Limited Edition and Scottish Watches to present the Mars-3

Watches and the celebration of outer space have a long and intertwined history, most notably Omega with their Speedmaster joining NASA’s trip to the moon.…

Who To Follow

10.12.21

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WHO TO FOLLOW: @case_and_crown will remind you of the sheer joy of collecting

There will be a point in your collecting life when the snobbery and pretentiousness of the scene can become too much. A time when it…

Friday Wind Down

10.12.21

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Tiffany madness, DeBethune and Richard Mille in space, and a Marvel Hawkeye Rolex?

Although we are approaching the holiday season, the watch world shows no signs of slowing down. A lot (pun intended) has been revealed this week…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Prince William vs Joe Biden battle it out with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m

Pop Culture

10.12.21

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WHO WORE IT BEST? Prince William vs Joe Biden battle it out with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m

The future King of England and the 46th POTUS share a certain Omega Seamaster in common. Last month in Glasgow for the COP26 climate change…

Introducing

09.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar collection gets enlivened with a burst of colour

When someone hears “Omega”, the watch that pops into their head is invariably the iconic Speedmaster. Yet the brand’s dress watches are some of their…

Interview

09.12.21

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CODE41: The subversive watch brand that dared to tell the truth and its latest crazy idea…

Interviewing the CEOs of watch brands can prove to be a tiring business. You have to circumnavigate all that smiling evasion, the confected optimism and…

HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT offers a sportier take on a modern classic

Watch Reviews

09.12.21

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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT offers a sportier take on a modern classic

For many, myself included, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo has been a consistent benchmark for craftsmanship, artfulness, and bravery in watchmaking. Off the top of my…

Missed out on the latest Nautilus? Here are ten of the best Tiffany blue dial alternatives

Lists

09.12.21

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Missed out on the latest Nautilus? Here are ten of the best Tiffany blue dial alternatives

The watch world, myself included, has labelled green the colour of the year. I mean, it has been absolutely everywhere and many brands have capitalised…

The J.N. Shapiro Infinity Tantalum Limited Edition marks the first tantalum case made in-house outside of Switzerland

Introducing

08.12.21

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The J.N. Shapiro Infinity Tantalum Limited Edition marks the first tantalum case made in-house outside of Switzerland

I must confess I have a strong affection for J.N Shapiro watches. As a born and bred American, whenever I see US watchmaking get time…

Kevin Pietersen creates his ultimate Test cricketer in the spirit of Hublot’s art of fusion

Pop Culture

08.12.21

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Kevin Pietersen creates his ultimate Test cricketer in the spirit of Hublot’s art of fusion

To the uninitiated, Test cricket can seem like a mystifying business. As sporting occasions go, it’s often a slow-motion spectacle in which a single game…

Farewell to the Omega Ploprof in steel – the tooliest of tool watches

Watch Reviews

08.12.21

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Farewell to the Omega Ploprof in steel – the tooliest of tool watches

The stainless-steel Omega Ploprof (a French contraction of “Plongeur Professional” i.e. professional diver) is now discontinued, leaving the titanium case as the only new option…

Four unexpected takeaways from the new Tiffany Blue 5711 – the real final victory lap of Patek’s Nautilus

News

07.12.21

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Four unexpected takeaways from the new Tiffany Blue 5711 – the real final victory lap of Patek’s Nautilus

Earlier this year, Patek Philippe announced that the Nautilus, the most sought-after watch in the entire world, was being retired. The acclaimed reference would have…

EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

Pop Culture

07.12.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

EDITOR’S NOTE: Imagine you could spent pretty much whatever you liked on watches. You had deep enough pockets to essentially ignore budgetary concerns and snap…

News

06.12.21

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Minase Watches’ first American tour exposes the craftsmanship of the cult Japanese brand

How do you communicate true quality? It’s a question that many brands face as they try to capture the attention of collectors today. For big…

Micro Mondays

06.12.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: Well blows me down, it’s the Vario ИAVI x POPEYE Nautical Watches

There are certain mechanisms that bring a sense of child-like wonder to the eyes of a watch collector. There is the twisting and turning of…

Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

Lists

06.12.21

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Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

There is something special about a comedian’s ability to make you laugh. For a few moments in time, all your defences come down so that…

Zach's Mailbag

05.12.21

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ZACH’S MAILBAG: “My watch budget is $1,000 – $1,500 – what brands should I look at?”

Often we receive questions via email and social media from our readers, and we always strive to respond to each and every one. But we…

EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list

Lists

05.12.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list

EDITOR’S NOTE: Marc Hayek, CEO of Blancpain, Breguet and Jaquet Droz, said it best. “Platinum is among the noblest and most precious of metals,” he told The Financial Times. “It has extraordinary…