Interview Archives - Time and Tide Watches

How seconde/seconde/ became the watch world’s answer to Banksy

Borna Bošnjak — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 07:28:06 +0000

“GET YOUR ASS MOVING, BITCH”, says the dial of a smartwatch with the pedometer needle pointing at zero. “Up yours!”, another watch playfully informs its wearer alongside the iconic Churchill “V” sign. A third reimagines the pitted, patinated case of a vintage chronograph, replacing its original central seconds hand with Millennium Falcon clip art. These … Continued

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A. Lange & Söhne invite Time+Tide Club Members to boutique lock-in

Andrew McUtchen — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 01:00:21 +0000

On a cool Sydney night, with most of the darkened city preoccupied with the Vivid festival, A. Lange & Söhne and Watches of Switzerland hosted an evening in their Martin Place Boutique for Time+Tide Club Members. The doors were promptly locked, the cocktails were soon in hand, and the objective for all attendees was simple; … Continued

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Roger Dubuis CEO Nicola Andreatta on the concept of Hyper Horology and expecting the unexpected

Borna Bošnjak — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:00:27 +0000

The next stop in our Watches & Wonders CEO interview journey is Roger Dubuis, a brand notable for their big switch from super-classical to Hyper Horology, and the ethos defined by the Excalibur. Their show booth blasts your senses with lights and music, in a set-up reminiscent of a bourse gone ballistic. To get the … Continued

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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

Fergus Nash — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:30:34 +0000

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 down with an exploration of their beauty and history, as exemplified by a spectacular hologram and water display at the centre of various craft demonstrations. Take a deep breath and … Continued

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IWC’S Chris Grainger-Herr talks heritage, innovation and the importance of details

Borna Bošnjak — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:30:47 +0000

Walking into the IWC booth at this year’s Watches & Wonders, you were instantly transported into the 1970s, surrounded by iconic shapes from design geniuses of the time. To efficiently navigate this landscape that likely resembles the inside of Dieter Rams’ brain, you need a competent guide, and who better than IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr? … Continued

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Understanding Grand Seiko design at a deeper level with GS designer Akira Yoshida

Zach Blass — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 01:00:35 +0000

Grand Seiko has attracted a wide base of watch enthusiasts to their products. Previously an underdog trying to break through in regions outside of Japan, there has to be some special quality to the DNA of their watches to garner attention away from usual suspects like Rolex and Omega. Irrefutably the special ingredient in the … Continued

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In conversation with Ariana DeBose, Oscar winner and Omega ambassador

Zach Blass — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:25:54 +0000

The 2023 Academy Awards was held this past weekend, but just prior to the ceremonies I flew out to California to join Omega for a pre-Oscars celebratory dinner for one of their latest ambassadors Ariana DeBose, who won the Oscar for best supporting actress last year for her portrayal of Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West … Continued

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INTERVIEW: A virtual hot lap with Formula 1’s rising star George Russell

Borna Bošnjak — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:10 +0000

It’s been an eventful 12 months for George Russell. After his first real taste of Formula One victory was cruelly taken away from him as he filled in for a COVID-stuck Lewis Hamilton as the 2020 Sakir Grand Prix, Russell had to bide his time at Williams before getting his chance at the big time. … Continued

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The ‘do’s and don’ts’ of Octo Finissimo design with Bulgari’s Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani

Zach Blass — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 11:00:46 +0000

Of all the people we get to interview in my line of work, the most interesting people to sit down with are the watch designers themselves. To hear the philosophy behind a design from the creator, provides key insight into the past, present and future of a collection. Unfortunately, by the time I joined the … Continued

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How I managed to buy the MoonSwatch full set without paying one cent over the retail price

Luke Benedictus — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:50:01 +0000

Ronald Chew (aka Horologym) is a watch collector based in Singapore. But he’s also one of the few people in the world who has managed to beat the queues and the flippers to assemble a complete set of the MoonSwatch. What makes this achievement even more impressive is that Ronald didn’t spend big on the … Continued

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“They wanted $50K, I gave them $2M” – Jean-Claude Biver on how he got Bond for Omega

Zach Blass — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:30:54 +0000

If you haven’t been watching or listening to the About Efffing Time (AET) podcast, co-hosted by Adrian Barker of Bark & Jack, George Bamford of Bamford Watch Department, and our very own Andrew McUtchen, well… it is about effing time you did. Each bi-weekly episode revolves around a dedicated topic, and is followed by a … Continued

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Tea for two, plus you? Killing Time podcast serves fresh flavours after lots of whiskey and watches

Zach Blass — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 23:45:49 +0000

It is no secret that the watch community and industry is a rather male-dominated space. With people of all genders, however, becoming more and more familiar with the world of watches there is a hunger to hear from new voices and perspectives. Most watch coverage is rooted in the male gaze, reviews and verdicts stemming … Continued

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INTERVIEW: Talking colour, size and accessible pricing with Baume & Mercier CEO David Chaumet

Zach Blass — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:13 +0000

Editor’s Note: Back at Watches & Wonders, Zach had the chance to sit down with Baume & Mercier CEO David Chaumet. In recent years, the brand seems to be going from strength to strength with their BAUMATIC calibres, Riviera designs and other value-driven offerings. Here David Chaumet offers his state of play for Baume & Mercier today … Continued

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What is About Effing Time, and why is Andrew a part of it?

Zach Blass — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 02:00:19 +0000

About Effing Time is a new podcast slash beautifully filmed show about watches that just dropped a promo on our YouTube channel and our socials. You’ll also see it on Bark and Jack’s YouTube channel and socials, and long-time friend of T+T, George Bamford’s social media. It is hosted by our Andrew, Adrian Barker and … Continued

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

Borna Bošnjak — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:00:19 +0000

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 once toured around the world. But music’s loss has been the watch world’s gain in a very big way. The Grand Seiko R&D engineer and watchmaker is responsible for the T0 Constant … Continued

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What does Jean-Claude Biver joining the Norqain board of advisers really mean?

Zach Blass — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:00:21 +0000

Jean-Claude Biver is a legend in the watch world. He’s fended off the quartz crisis, revived Blancpain, rejuvenated Omega and headed Hublot, TAG Heuer and, later, the entire watch and jewellery division of LVMH. As a result, Biver is considered to be one of the most brilliant minds in the watch industry of all time. … Continued

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Ten things I learned from super-collector Patrick Getreide – the man behind the OAK Collection

Zach Blass — Tue, 24 May 2022 01:00:43 +0000

If you have been tuned into the watch world of late, the name Patrick Getreide must ring a bell. His unveiling of the OAK Collection, and its subsequent exhibition, has caught the eyes of enthusiasts and collectors around the world – most of whom have been itching to get a closer look at his pieces. … Continued

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VIDEO: Seiko President reveals the origin story behind the Grand Seiko Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon

Time+Tide — Tue, 17 May 2022 15:30:05 +0000

“Grand Seiko was born in 1960 and for about 50 years it was just limited exclusively to the Japanese domestic market,” explains Seiko President Akio Naito in this video. “Then we decided to go into the global market in 2010, and then we decided to make Grand Seiko an independent brand in 2017.” Grand Seiko has … Continued

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The ultimate Rolex barn find in the desert: “I’ve been watch-hunting for 30 years, but never found anything like this…”

Luke Benedictus — Mon, 09 May 2022 15:30:01 +0000

EDITOR’S NOTE: John Karambelas is the man behind @barnfindwatches, an Instagram account that documents his watch-collecting adventures as he attempts to uncover old watches gathering dust in flea markets and thrift stores across America. Here, John shares the story of his ultimate barn find, which he randomly stumbled upon while driving through the Mojave Desert. … Continued

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VIDEO: Come behind the scenes with Jaeger-LeCoultre’s CEO Catherine Rénier at the BEST booth of Watches and Wonders

Andrew McUtchen — Fri, 06 May 2022 15:30:20 +0000

Anyone that’s attended a major watch fair – Baselworld, SIHH, Watches and Wonders, less so Geneva Watch Days – knows that the scale and grandeur of these shindigs pushes the bounds of belief. Impossible is nothing when it comes to the extravagant architecture and wild scope of vision that brands unveil to help get their … Continued

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What happened when a rodeo cowboy’s Rolex Explorer met a 2000lb bull…

Luke Benedictus — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 15:30:34 +0000

EDITOR’S NOTE: Eric Wind is one of the world’s foremost vintage watch experts and the owner of Wind Vintage. In this interview, he tells the amazing tale of how he acquired and restored the Rolex Explorer of rodeo cowboy and bull-riding champion, Gary Leffew – a watch that had an unfortunate run-in with a 2000lb … Continued

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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “Yes, I flip watches. So what’s the big deal?”

Luke Benedictus — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:30:50 +0000

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first parts of our Watch Confessions series in which Time+Tide interviewed anonymous members of the community to get them to share their darkest watch-related secrets. In this latest instalment, one man explains why he chooses to flip watches with zero remorse. “People get so self-righteous about this. But answer me this: if … Continued

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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I buy my wife new watches to climb the waiting list”

Luke Benedictus — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:30:55 +0000

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first, second and third parts of our Watch Confessions series in which Time+Tide interviewed anonymous members of the community to get them to share their darkest watch-related secrets. In this latest instalment, one watch guy explains how his watch purchases for his wife are heavily tinged with self-interest as he buys his wife … Continued

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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I wear a fake Rolex and don’t give a damn”

Luke Benedictus — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:30:12 +0000

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first and second parts of our Watch Confessions series in which Time+Tide interviewed members of the community to get them to share their watch-related secrets. In this latest instalment, one anonymous watch lover justifies the apparently unjustifiable and explains why he wears a fake Rolex. “The thing is I actually wanted … Continued

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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “Divorce made me buy a crazy expensive watch”

Luke Benedictus — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:30:38 +0000

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first part of our Watch Confessions in which Time+Tide began to interview members of the community to get them to share their watch-related secrets. In this second instalment, one anonymous watch lover tells how acquiring his dream watch didn’t turn out quite as planned… “Men can often do dumb things … Continued

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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “My watch buying has got out of control – I must’ve spent $2 million”

Luke Benedictus — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:30:52 +0000

EDITOR’S NOTE: Grim pragmatism ensures the watch world is not big on public candour. Retailers are totally dependent on the watch brands to secure the most lucrative stock. Buyers are dependent on the whims of their authorised dealers in order to buy in-demand models. The watch media meanwhile is still largely dependent on advertising dollars, so … Continued

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Mr Rolex reveals! The authoritative take on what’s about to drop…

Time+Tide — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:30:55 +0000

Rolex is the biggest watch brand on the planet and James Dowling knows more about it than practically anyone. Known as @misterrolex on Instagram, the veteran collector and journalist is the author of The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches and has even been referred to as a “Rolex scholar”. That’s why he’s the ideal man to … Continued

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REVERSO STORIES: @Kenergy57 & his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute

Time+Tide — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:30:52 +0000

To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Reverso, we’re sitting down with a few of our Time+Tide Club members to discuss their personal watches and get an appreciation about why the Reverso enjoys such a special place in their collections. First up we have Kenneth or Kenergy as he’s better known to the Sydney watch community due … Continued

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“Instead of $90,000, the Daytona now cost almost a million. I still bought it” – The crazy life of super-collector Eric Ku

Luke Benedictus — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:30:40 +0000

Outside the weather was freezing with temperatures down to minus 10°C. But in the driver’s seat of the hire car skittering over the icy roads, Eric Ku was sweating. At stake was a huge opportunity that could kick-start his career as a watch dealer. But only if he made it in time. It was 2002, … Continued

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

Luke Benedictus — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:00:01 +0000

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 promises for exciting releases “coming soon but which we can’t talk about yet”. Claudio D’Amore, the CEO of CODE 41, is very different. While most of the watch industry relies … Continued

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