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The many drawbacks of watches and why they make us love them even more

The many drawbacks of watches and why they make us love them even more

One of life’s great ironies is that the pursuit of perfection often leads to disappointment, even when it is achieved. Your average smartphone may have perfected the art of timekeeping, but a watch enthusiast could never be satisfied with that alone. Digital watches like G-SHOCKs may also have that functionality, but we still wouldn’t wear … ContinuedThe post The many drawbacks of watches and why they make us love them even more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Cheap and cheerful - 5 affordable summer watches

Cheap and cheerful - 5 affordable summer watches

I’m certain that I’m not only speaking for myself when I say that many are looking forward to putting the bleak days of Melbourne winter behind. While this also means a goodbye to winter layering in favour of linen and seersucker, it’s also a hello to funky, bright watches. I could easily put together a … ContinuedThe post Cheap and cheerful – 5 affordable summer watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: The Le Jour Le Mans Chronograph collection is hotwired with 1960s racing vibes

Yema Oct 18, 2022

VIDEO: The Le Jour Le Mans Chronograph collection is hotwired with 1960s racing vibes

Having distributed watches for Yema and Heuer in the 1970s alongside producing their own spectacular chronographs, it’s surprising that Le Jour have so far focused on other styles such as their SeaColt and Coral divers. Now, the time has come for them to embrace their true heritage and release the Le Jour Le Mans - … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Le Jour Le Mans Chronograph collection is hotwired with 1960s racing vibes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

No negatives: The Horage Lensman 1 is a Swiss-made tourbillon for under 10K inspired by photography

No negatives: The Horage Lensman 1 is a Swiss-made tourbillon for under 10K inspired by photography

Swiss brand Horage has released Lensman 1, a beautiful photography-inspired tourbillon watch for under CHF 10K.The post No negatives: The Horage Lensman 1 is a Swiss-made tourbillon for under 10K inspired by photography appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ahead of the carve: The tasty stylings of the Studio Underd0g Pumpkin

Studio Underd0g Pumpkin I remember quite Oct 17, 2022

Ahead of the carve: The tasty stylings of the Studio Underd0g Pumpkin

I remember, quite clearly, the first time I heard about Studio Underd0g. It was during a session on Clubhouse where owner Richard Benc was talking about what he wanted to accomplish with his brand by making playful watches that never took themselves too seriously. Watches that reminded us of how fun this hobby can be. … ContinuedThe post Ahead of the carve: The tasty stylings of the Studio Underd0g Pumpkin appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MICRO MONDAYS: The Maen Hudson 38 GMT shows the value of gradual evolution

Ming Oct 17, 2022

MICRO MONDAYS: The Maen Hudson 38 GMT shows the value of gradual evolution

The concept of evolution over revolution is more than a catchy phrase, it also shows the dedication that a company has to perfecting a concept. Between the Manhattan, the Skymaster and the Hudson, Maen are a brand of structure and refinement. No detail goes unconsidered, and the result is something both charming and holistic. The … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The Maen Hudson 38 GMT shows the value of gradual evolution appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Tissot’s new Telemeter 1938 brings vintage style to a thoroughly modern chronograph

Tissot s new Telemeter 1938 Oct 16, 2022

Tissot’s new Telemeter 1938 brings vintage style to a thoroughly modern chronograph

Swiss watchmaker Tissot has been the name on everyone’s lips recently since the release of their category-disrupting integrated bracelet juggernaut, the ’70s-tastic PRX. But the brand’s horological history does, of course, go back more than 150 years, all the way to 1853. A page from their rich back catalogue serves as inspiration for their elegant … ContinuedThe post Tissot’s new Telemeter 1938 brings vintage style to a thoroughly modern chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portugeiser Chronograph IW371620 is a near-perfect warm weather watch

IWC Portugeiser Chronograph IW371620 Oct 16, 2022

HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portugeiser Chronograph IW371620 is a near-perfect warm weather watch

The IWC Portugieser collection is rooted in both class and utility. It was an elegant solution, originally presented in 1939, due to demand for a marine-deck chronometer experience that could be translated into a wristwatch. It was oversized for its time – a rather sporty characteristic – but still every bit as elegant as its … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portugeiser Chronograph IW371620 is a near-perfect warm weather watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Longines Record Heritage reaffirms Oct 15, 2022

INTRODUCING: The new Longines Record Heritage reaffirms the brand’s strength in modern meets vintage

The vintage reissue or heritage trend has been in full force for years now. But one of the first brands to really zero in on recreating vintage aesthetics in modern timepieces was Longines. With their vast and rich archives of historic watches, there is so much for Longines to draw upon. So, I cannot fault … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The new Longines Record Heritage reaffirms the brand’s strength in modern meets vintage appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGJ269 ‘Pink Flannel’

Grand Seiko SBGJ269 ‘Pink Flannel’ When Oct 15, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGJ269 ‘Pink Flannel’

When I learned that Grand Seiko had announced the SBGJ269 with a pink dial as an Australian limited edition, it’s fair to say I lost my mind.The post INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGJ269 ‘Pink Flannel’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye Vanguard

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Oct 15, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye Vanguard

Character watches have enjoyed a resurgence as of late. We’ve seen TAG Heuer x Mario, the revived Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Panther, Konstantin Chaykin and his Minions Joker watch, a plethora of Snoopy releases from brands such as Omega, Franck Muller and Bamford Watch Department and more. In fact, the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye Vanguard appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Get your kicks with Hublot’s Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 connected watch

Hublot s Big Bang e Oct 14, 2022

Get your kicks with Hublot’s Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 connected watch

No other luxury watchmaker has a stronger connection to football than Hublot. As the official timekeeper of the Premier League and the FIFA World Cup, their presence is inescapable, with branding on scoreboards, onscreen graphics and even on the wrists of the officials. Stars of the sport love the brand’s big, bold looks, and with … ContinuedThe post Get your kicks with Hublot’s Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 connected watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Three ways that heritage reissues can differ from real vintage watches

Three ways that heritage reissues can differ from real vintage watches

At this rate it seems like we’ll end up with more vintage reissues in the world than actual vintage watches, if that’s not already the case. We started out with homages and vintage-inspired watches, then moved towards the meticulous and accurate recreations, before the current era of watches that look old no matter what vibrant … ContinuedThe post Three ways that heritage reissues can differ from real vintage watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Getting your Reverso engraved suddenly got a lot sexier with JLC’s new Alex Trochut typeface

JLC s new Alex Trochut Oct 13, 2022

Getting your Reverso engraved suddenly got a lot sexier with JLC’s new Alex Trochut typeface

Typography can often be one of the deepest psychological art forms, as well as one of the most important. The link between the words we read and the way they’re displayed is vital whether we consciously realise it or not, and it’s the job of a typographer to establish what a typeface communicates beyond the … ContinuedThe post Getting your Reverso engraved suddenly got a lot sexier with JLC’s new Alex Trochut typeface appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The William Wood Fearless collection delivers enhanced wearability and a sense of fun

INTRODUCING: The William Wood Fearless collection delivers enhanced wearability and a sense of fun

One of my first hands-on reviews for Time+Tide in early 2020 was the William Wood Red Watch, and I was definitely a fan. The way that the brand were able to weave in Easter eggs that told their story and built an identity was unlike anything I’d seen from other companies at the time, and … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The William Wood Fearless collection delivers enhanced wearability and a sense of fun appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Smash and grab theft of MoonSwatch suitcase the latest symptom of watch crime epidemic

VIDEO: Smash and grab theft of MoonSwatch suitcase the latest symptom of watch crime epidemic

During the early hours of Monday morning, there was a brazen smash-and-grab raid at the Swatch store in Amsterdam. After forcing entry, a hooded man broke into a glass cabinet and made off with the window-display suitcase containing the entire BIOCERAMIC MoonSwatch collection. Police were called to the crime scene but, at the time of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Smash and grab theft of MoonSwatch suitcase the latest symptom of watch crime epidemic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Inside man: Why would you wear your watch dial down?

Inside man: Why would you wear your watch dial down?

As an ex-pat who’s lived in Australia for the past 20 years, watching British politics unfold of late has been like watching one of your ex-girlfriends self-harm. Things have rapidly got even more disastrous under the new Prime Minister Liz Truss – barely a month into the role, one newspaper is already describing her as … ContinuedThe post Inside man: Why would you wear your watch dial down? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Hublot x Shepard Fairey Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph All Black

Hublot x Shepard Fairey Classic Oct 11, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Hublot x Shepard Fairey Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph All Black

Hublot has made a habit of mastering the art of collaboration – art being the operative word. Their creations provide many artist with an inspiring and complex canvas on which to express themselves, whether through colour, texture or material. That creative fusion brought to life by the imagination of an artist continues with their latest … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hublot x Shepard Fairey Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph All Black appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

What’s all the fuss about watches with a longer power reserve?

What’s all the fuss about watches with a longer power reserve?

When I first got into watches, the concept of power reserve was foreign to me. When it came to the mechanics of a watch, all I knew was that if left on my wrist, I didn’t have to worry about it stopping. Yet as time progressed and the world of watches consumed me, the amount … ContinuedThe post What’s all the fuss about watches with a longer power reserve? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MICRO MONDAYS: The Dumoreau DM02 is designed by an award-winning architect and it shows

MICRO MONDAYS: The Dumoreau DM02 is designed by an award-winning architect and it shows

The watch microbrand game has become incredibly alluring over the last few years, with some examples rising from humble Kickstarter origins to sky-high profits and unmeetable demand. It’s such an attractive market that Carlo Aiello - an award-winning architect, designer and author - entered the fray in 2020 with his own brand called Dumoreau. The brand’s … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The Dumoreau DM02 is designed by an award-winning architect and it shows appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The seconde/seconde/ Smart(ass) makes you love to hate yourself

The seconde/seconde/ Smart(ass) makes you love to hate yourself

The popularity of smartwatches has risen massively over the last few years. Where they fail to strike a chord with many watch enthusiasts, however, is that with their added functionality and high-resolution screens they usually need to be charged on a daily basis. Sequent chose to put a different spin on a smartwatch by powering … ContinuedThe post The seconde/seconde/ Smart(ass) makes you love to hate yourself appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: The Seiko Prospex Noosa and Eucalyptus are inspired by Australia’s natural beauty

Seiko Prospex Noosa Oct 9, 2022

VIDEO: The Seiko Prospex Noosa and Eucalyptus are inspired by Australia’s natural beauty

Australia is often neglected by the world at large. We have to wait weeks if not months for some movies to come out, we pay extortionate amounts for cars, and livestream events are almost always going to be at an unreasonable time. To make up for this, we’re blessed with gorgeous landscapes, flora and fauna, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Seiko Prospex Noosa and Eucalyptus are inspired by Australia’s natural beauty appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine

5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine

We pride ourselves on curating the most concise, complete and coherent buying guide for each issue of NOW magazine. But as we put it together, what always becomes clear is that there are some truly fantastic watches that continue to fly under the radar – so we thought we’d give them a special shout-out. You … ContinuedThe post 5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer III Outlier collection is a watch built for adventure

Ball Watch as Oct 8, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer III Outlier collection is a watch built for adventure

The Outlier is a perfect name for a Ball watch, as the brand themselves have always been somewhat of an eccentric addition to the list of historic watchmakers, despite significant contributions to horological advancement. Their story is interwoven with risk and adversity, pioneering standards of accuracy and reliability through the American railways and now with … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer III Outlier collection is a watch built for adventure appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Dressing down a Reverso is easier than you’d think

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Oct 8, 2022

Dressing down a Reverso is easier than you’d think

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is certainly among the more recognisable watch designs out there, I’d even venture as far as calling it iconic. I’m sure that most of you are already familiar with its origin story, so I won’t bore you with a history lesson. It should suffice to say that the original 1931 design was … ContinuedThe post Dressing down a Reverso is easier than you’d think appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Oct 7, 2022

Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe

With spooky season upon us, it’s time to sort out your superhero costume. Every hero (or villain) needs a selection of primo gadgets to accessorise their super-suit, and if you happen to be a playboy billionaire with a secret double life, a luxury watch is a must-have. While the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black … ContinuedThe post Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci sets sail

Panerai or possibly even Squale Oct 7, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci sets sail

When you think of watch collaborations with the Italian navy your mind would usually travel to a brand like Panerai, or possibly even Squale. That said, with Bulgari so proud of their Italian heritage, it makes perfect sense that they would pay tribute to an important piece of their nation’s history, regardless of their militaristic … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci sets sail appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Porsche parade in Paris with TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer Well I have definitely Oct 7, 2022

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Porsche parade in Paris with TAG Heuer

Well, I have definitely been racking up some miles of late. Following the launch of the Norqain Wild One in Zermatt, I was scarcely back in New York City before heading off to Paris for the launch of the TAG Heuer x Porsche 911 Carrera R.S. 2.7 Limited Editions in honour of the classic car’s 50th … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Porsche parade in Paris with TAG Heuer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS ON: The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton and Ventura S

Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Oct 5, 2022

HANDS ON: The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton and Ventura S

One of the best things about Hamilton is the way in which they’ve continued to deliver to the customers they’ve always aimed to please - watch lovers without astronomical budgets. Although mechanical watches are inherently a luxury to some degree, Hamilton continue to hit the spot with some of the best value Swiss watches out … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton and Ventura S appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera

TAG Heuer rev up Oct 5, 2022

VIDEO: TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera

TAG Heuer and Porsche have been on a high-octane roll since their partnership began last year, releasing collaborative models left, right and centre. The brand new TAG Heuer 911 Carrera R.S. 2.7 goes the only direction not yet explored – up. Celebrating the first 911 model to bear the iconic Carrera name, TAG Heuer created … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.