Every Watch Tells a Story Archives - Time and Tide Watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/category/every-watch-tells-a-story/ The Home of Watch Culture Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:43:04 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 Every Watch Tells A Story: “As soon as I saw it I thought, ‘Wow! I have to have that watch one day.’” https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-as-soon-as-i-saw-it-i-thought-wow-i-have-to-have-that-watch-one-day/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 01:00:35 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=92132 Jaeger-LeCoultre Master GeographicTommy is a Time+Tide Club member who works in cricket and, as a result, travels a lot and spends an inordinate amount of time in airports. That means he also gets a lot of exposure to new watches in the duty-free section, which is how he first spotted the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic. “As soon as … Continued

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Every Watch Tells A Story: “One of the reasons I wanted a Seamaster was the Bond films” https://timeandtidewatches.com/one-of-the-reasons-i-wanted-a-seamaster-was-the-bond-films/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 01:00:53 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=91097 James Bond is a one-man industry. The Bond films have grossed over $7.04 billion USD on their own. But the various car chases, gadgets and attempts to save the world from the latest megalomaniac supervillain have also provided a fertile backdrop for product placement. In a way, this endless showcasing of different brands isn’t too unreasonable either. … Continued

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Every Watch Tells A Story: “Did I know a Rolex Hulk sold for $95,000? No, I’m very surprised” https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-did-i-know-a-rolex-hulk-sold-for-9500/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:36 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=90280 Way back in the mists of time or, in fact, just six years ago, you could still randomly walk into a Rolex boutique and pick up a steel sports watch on the spot. That’s what happened to Arman in 2016. He was on holiday from Australia in Las Vegas where he saw this Rolex Submariner 116610LV … Continued

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Every Watch Tells A Story: Asmini’s Longines DolceVita https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-asminis-longines-dolcevita/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 07:00:07 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=88431 Some watch enthusiasts obsess over the concept of a one-watch collection, gathering huge lists of specifications that would make their dream daily wearer capable of everything and anything. The truth is that all a watch really needs to do is tell the time and last the miles, which is exactly what Asmini’s Longines DolceVita L5.158.4.16.6 … Continued

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Every Watch Tells a Story: “How long will it take you to namedrop Hugh Jackman?” https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-how-long-will-it-take-you-to-namedrop-hugh-jackman/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:30:37 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=86995 every watch tells a storyIt was the end of last year at the Time+Tide Club party. Drinks were poured and Santa hats were circulated. Watches were admired and discussed. There were further drinks. Impressed by the horological range on display, Andrew suddenly decided we should shoot some video of different people discussing their watches and unpacking the personal stories … Continued

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Every Watch Tells A Story: “My Vacheron had disappeared from my wrist”  https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-my-vacheron-had-disappeared-from-my-wrist/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 01:00:49 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=86303 EDITOR’S NOTE: These videos for our Every Watch Tells A Story series were filmed off-the-cuff at the Time+Tide Club Christmas party. Here, Editor Luke tells the story about how he lost his watch and learned that “vintage” is sometime just a euphemism for old and decrepit. At the end of 2018, I quit my day … Continued

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EDITOR’S PICK: How I revived my late father’s Breitling Navitimer https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-i-revived-my-late-fathers-breitling-navitimer-2/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:00:28 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=85585 EDITOR’S NOTE: Blame it on a certain Patek Philippe ad if you will, but the idea of the watch as a family heirloom passed down from father to son retains a special emotive power. Today, in many parts of the world, it’s Father’s Day and that’s a good enough reason for us to revisit D.C’s … Continued

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Every Watch Tells A Story: How Borna got lucky with his Universal Genève Polerouter https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-bornas-universal-geneve-polerouter/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:30:36 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=85363 It was the end of last year at the Time+Tide Club party. Drinks were poured and Santa hats were circulated. Watches were admired and discussed. There were further drinks. Impressed by the horological range on display, Andrew suddenly decided we should shoot some video of different people discussing their watches and unpacking the personal stories … Continued

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How a Seiko diver connected Jack with the daredevil uncle he never got to meet https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-a-seiko-diver-connected-jack-with-the-daredevil-uncle-he-never-got-to-meet/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-a-seiko-diver-connected-jack-with-the-daredevil-uncle-he-never-got-to-meet/#respond Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=75605 In 1979, Evelyn Brooker walked into a jeweller in Sydney. She was seeking a 21st birthday gift for her son, Murray, a keen scuba diver. She left the store with a Seiko 6309-7290, a professional diver’s watch, which was gift-wrapped for the special occasion. Four years later, Murray is 25 and diving off Broughton Island … Continued

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EDITOR’S PICK: Why I got my Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with my family crest https://timeandtidewatches.com/why-i-got-my-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-engraved-with-my-family-crest/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/why-i-got-my-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-engraved-with-my-family-crest/#respond Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:00:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=71245 Jaeger-LeCoultre ReversoTo celebrate the Reverso’s 90th birthday, last week in their Sydney Boutique, Jaeger-LeCoultre hosted Reverso: Timeless Stories Since 1931. This retrospective allowed visitors to immerse themselves in the rich history of the classic reference while also sharing a host of tales from the evolution of the classic watch. But visiting the retrospective was also a reminder that the … Continued

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Fly fishing in New Zealand with the Seiko Alpinist https://timeandtidewatches.com/fly-fishing-in-new-zealand-with-the-seiko-alpinist/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/fly-fishing-in-new-zealand-with-the-seiko-alpinist/#respond Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:30:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=68153 Many people will celebrate a milestone event by purchasing a new watch but you can also add milestone memories to a watch already in your collection. A short time ago my good friend, Mark, invited me to join him on a guided fly-fishing expedition out of Wanaka, New Zealand, with local guide Jake Berry. I … Continued

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Flying high once more – how I revived my late father’s Breitling Navitimer https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-i-revived-my-late-fathers-breitling-navitimer/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-i-revived-my-late-fathers-breitling-navitimer/#respond Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:00:59 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=56450 “Grab your jacket. We’re going flying”. As a kid, these were the words I loved to hear. It meant going on another adventure with my father. He was a lot of things. Husband. Father. Grandfather. Businessman. Car buff. Outdoorsman. Tinkerer. And pilot. Roger Hannay was born and raised in upstate New York, went to school,  met his future … Continued

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Reflecting on happier times, when you could go on a waiting list for a 5711, and actually get “the call” https://timeandtidewatches.com/reflecting-happier-times-go-waiting-list-5711-actually-get-call-like-tom/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/reflecting-happier-times-go-waiting-list-5711-actually-get-call-like-tom/#respond Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/reflecting-happier-times-go-waiting-list-5711-actually-get-call-like-tom/ Editor’s note: If you can get one at retail the green dial Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/014 would set you back $34,893 USD. But that’s one extremely big “if”. Consequently, people are willing to pay crazy prizes for what is still a watch that only came out this year. Recently, for example, a Nautilus 5711/014  sold on … Continued

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Every Watch Tells a Story: Nelli’s Cartier Roadster https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-nellis-cartier-roadster/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-nellis-cartier-roadster/#respond Sat, 30 Oct 2021 11:00:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=54079 Editor’s Note: We recently presented our readers with the opportunity to submit their very own written “Every Watch Tells a Story” where they reflect on a timepiece that is very special to them and the narrative behind it. Here is Nelli’s (@tiffanyticks) tale of how she arrived at the Cartier Roadster and how gender-expectations confounded others … Continued

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Every Watch Tells a Story: Tim’s tale of compassion and a Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 1589 https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-tims-tale-of-compassion-and-a-patek-philippe-calatrava-ref-1589/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-tims-tale-of-compassion-and-a-patek-philippe-calatrava-ref-1589/#respond Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:00:53 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=54090 Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 1589Editor’s Note: We asked for the anecdotes behind your timepieces as part of our Every Watch Tells A Story series. Straight away, we got this cracking yarn from Tim @inversepanda about how this delectable Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 1589 found its way into his grateful possession. If you have a story that you’d like to share, … Continued

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Every Watch Tells a Story: I own a Rolex Hulk, but this is why I enjoy indies like Deep Blue https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story/#respond Sun, 10 Oct 2021 06:00:43 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=50676 There is huge power in community, even if you don’t always realise it. And there’s nothing like a serendipitous meeting to remind you of the little threads of connection all around you that build that community. It was one such chance meeting that Sap experienced while wearing his Deep Blue watch that was custom-made for … Continued

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Every Watch Tells a Story: The little aesthetic touches that made me buy a Tudor Pelagos LHD https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-little-touches-that-made-me-want-a-tudor-pelagos-lhd/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-little-touches-that-made-me-want-a-tudor-pelagos-lhd/#respond Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:00:58 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=50679 Left-handers face daily reminders that they are living in a right-handed world. Using a fountain pen is likely to result in inky smudges, while scissors and can openers pose real challenges to their personal dexterity. So it’s nice when watch brands recognise these logistical challenges. Tudor is one such brand with the Pelagos LHD. Featuring … Continued

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Every Watch Tells a Story: Why Nick’s Raketa Copernic is a quirky flex that impresses collectors https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-why-nicks-raketa-copernic-is-a-quirky-flex-that-impresses-collectors/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-why-nicks-raketa-copernic-is-a-quirky-flex-that-impresses-collectors/#respond Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:25:33 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=50681 “Is that what I think it is?” asked Aldis Hodge, Hollywood actor and watch designer, as I sat down for breakfast one morning at Dubai Watch Week 2019. “Yep,” I replied. “It’s an old Raketa Copernic; I picked it up last year.” “Nice, man. I’ve got one of those too,” he said. I had already … Continued

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Every Watch Tells a Story: Why Hugh had his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with his family crest https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-hughs-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-hughs-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso/#respond Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:34:51 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=50683 Jaeger-LeCoultre ReversoEvery Watch Tells A Story is a series of videos that asks real, non-celebrity, non-influencer, watch lovers in the @Time+Tide Watches community simply to tell the story of their watch. The answers are always relatable. And in this case, they’re also quite enviable. Hugh had his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with his family crest by the … Continued

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Khando’s Seiko SRPC91K is something borrowed and something blue https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-srpc91k-on-the-wrist-video-review/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-srpc91k-on-the-wrist-video-review/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:34:17 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/07/07/seiko-srpc91k-on-the-wrist-video-review/ If you’ve ever dropped into the Time+Tide HQ in Melbourne to pick up a copy of NOW Magazine or try on a DOXA, chances are that you were greeted by the effervescently charming Khando. She has been a member of the team since the second half of last year, and previously worked in the fashion … Continued

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: John is blown away by the dial of his Ming 17.06 Copper https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-story-john-blown-away-dial-ming-17-06-copper/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-story-john-blown-away-dial-ming-17-06-copper/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:30:11 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/07/02/every-watch-tells-story-john-blown-away-dial-ming-17-06-copper/ While still in its infancy compared to the historical juggernauts of the horological world, Ming is already turning heads for all the right reasons. One of the heads they have turned is none other than John, who took a chance on a brand he hadn’t known a whole lot about and purchased the Ming 17.06 … Continued

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Serendipity struck Sap while wearing his custom Deep Blue watch https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-serendipity-struck-sap-while-wearing-his-custom-deep-blue-watch/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-serendipity-struck-sap-while-wearing-his-custom-deep-blue-watch/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2020 23:48:13 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/06/24/every-watch-tells-a-story-serendipity-struck-sap-while-wearing-his-custom-deep-blue-watch/ There is huge power in community, even if you don’t always realise it. And there’s nothing like a serendipitous meeting to remind you of the little threads of connection all around you that build that community. It was one such chance meeting that Sap experienced while wearing his Deep Blue watch that was custom-made for … Continued

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: You will either be horrified or hot for Rob’s ghost bezel Tudor Submariner ref 7016 https://timeandtidewatches.com/tudor-submariner-ref-7016-snowflake-ghost-bezel/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/tudor-submariner-ref-7016-snowflake-ghost-bezel/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2020 23:11:35 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/06/17/tudor-submariner-ref-7016-snowflake-ghost-bezel/ Ghosts are well known for haunting people. They leave people terrified. Too scared to leave their bedrooms at night. This ghost bezel Tudor Submariner ref 7016 is sure to keep you from sleeping, and the unshakeable feeling will be either intense horror, or intense attraction. There are unlikely to be fence sitters on this one. … Continued

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: The 6 steps that led to Vinnie’s Tudor Pelagos LHD, and the details he loves about it https://timeandtidewatches.com/tudor-pelagos-lhd-review-video/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/tudor-pelagos-lhd-review-video/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:12:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/06/10/tudor-pelagos-lhd-review-video/ The path a person has to each watch is more often than not a fascinating one to hear about. In Vinnie’s case, and for laughs, this is how it goes in dot points, from point A, not having a Tudor Pelagos LHD to point B, being a proud owner: Step 1. Worked part time job … Continued

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Why Nick’s Raketa Copernic is the ultimate quirky flex to impress collectors https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-story-nicks-raketa-copernic-ultimate-quirky-flex-impress-collectors/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-story-nicks-raketa-copernic-ultimate-quirky-flex-impress-collectors/#respond Wed, 20 May 2020 22:31:26 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/05/21/every-watch-tells-story-nicks-raketa-copernic-ultimate-quirky-flex-impress-collectors/ “Is that what I think it is?” asked Aldis Hodge, Hollywood actor and horological designer, as I sat down for breakfast one morning at Dubai Watch Week 2019. “Yep,” I replied. “It’s an old Raketa Copernic; I picked it up last year.” “Nice, man. I’ve got one of those too,” he said. I had already … Continued

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Hugh flips his Reverso to the family crest side on the weekends, and the reason is interesting… https://timeandtidewatches.com/jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-engraving-story-review-video/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-engraving-story-review-video/#respond Wed, 06 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/05/07/jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-engraving-story-review-video/ Hugh has told the story of his customised Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso on Time+Tide before. The tale had such an enthusiastic response from fellow Reverso wearers keen to have their own crests engraved on their watches that we invited Hugh back to tell it again on camera. The appeal of the Reverso is manifold. There is the … Continued

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Andrew’s DOXA SUB 1200T and the William Wood Valiant Red Watch face off on each wrist https://timeandtidewatches.com/doxa-sub-1200t-william-wood-valiant-red-watch-review/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/doxa-sub-1200t-william-wood-valiant-red-watch-review/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:14:50 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/05/01/doxa-sub-1200t-william-wood-valiant-red-watch-review/ “Why is he yelling?” someone in the YouTube comments has already asked. And it’s a good question. In my first appearance in Every Watch Tells A Story, I am shouting like a person in a particularly noisy pub. That’s because, for the shoots that comprise this series that’s what the Time+Tide office turns into. A particularly … Continued

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James’ Longines HydroConquest hit the deck when he fell off his bike, but it’s still ticking https://timeandtidewatches.com/longines-hydroconquest-video-review/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/longines-hydroconquest-video-review/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:00:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/04/10/longines-hydroconquest-video-review/ Does the name James Robinson look familiar? That might be because James is part of the team here at Time+Tide Watches and he writes quite prodigiously about watches. You might have read his story on Zenith’s new Land Rover collab today, or countless other times before. Well, we thought it was time we put a … Continued

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: A gifting fail gave Alex his TAG Heuer and, a little down the track, a wife  https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-tag-heuer-carrera-calibre-5-review/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-watch-tells-a-story-tag-heuer-carrera-calibre-5-review/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:00:09 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/04/01/every-watch-tells-a-story-tag-heuer-carrera-calibre-5-review/ I expect we’ve all been there. A special occasion rolls around — Valentine’s Day, Christmas — and you buy your partner a gift. He or she does the same for you. And, shock horror. They ain’t equitable. They ain’t even close. This sets the scene for episode two of the second series of Every Watch Tells A … Continued

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Feat. Celebrity Death Match, Notorious Robberies and Every Watch Tells A Story returns! https://timeandtidewatches.com/friday-wind-down-270320/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/friday-wind-down-270320/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:22:48 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/03/27/friday-wind-down-270320/ Good news is about as rare these days as a Hodinkee Limited Edition, especially the cache of their Limited Editions they released at retail this week as a goodwill gesture. But we do have some to make your Friday feel a little less surreal. Two months after the ‘Watch & Act!’ Auction had its glorious … Continued

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