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Above the Date Window: Steve McQueen's Monaco and What Sotheby's Catalogues Really Tell You

How a sliver of dial real estate above the date window decodes provenance on every screen-worn Heuer Monaco that has passed through Sotheby's and Phillips.

INTRODUCING: IWC proves they aren’t afraid of the deep with the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’

IWC proves they aren’t afraid Dec 7, 2016

INTRODUCING: IWC proves they aren’t afraid of the deep with the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’

In addition to both festive and jolly, ’tis also the season for SIHH pre-releases. Today’s contribution comes courtesy of IWC, who appear to be following up their Portugieser and Pilot years with a Da Vinci-focused line-up – which is what makes the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’ even more intriguing. The clue is in the name, but … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: IWC proves they aren’t afraid of the deep with the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 8 – The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King How’s Dec 7, 2016

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 8 – The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King

How’s your Christmas shopping going, folks? Whaddaya mean you haven’t started yet? Chop chop. Unless you’re waiting for inspiration to hit, in which case, maybe this is it. Because talk about causing a stir. The new Rolex Air-King has had people talking ever since it raised its first gasp at Baselworld earlier this year. Why not … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 8 – The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

THE PARTY: An IWC microstory – Part 2

IWC microstory – Part 2 Dec 6, 2016

THE PARTY: An IWC microstory – Part 2

Editor’s Note: In this, the second instalment of our IWC microstory, Christian and Evelyn don driving gear, load up the Mercedes (living the dream right there, folks) and race off to the mysterious party of the title. Where will it be? Does anyone else get the impression Christian isn’t exactly looking forward to it? And … ContinuedThe post THE PARTY: An IWC microstory – Part 2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 7 – The TAG Heuer Monza ref. CR2080

TAG Heuer Monza ref CR2080 Deck Dec 6, 2016

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 7 – The TAG Heuer Monza ref. CR2080

Deck the halls with badass blackness, fa la la la la, la la, la la. There are slow burn watches – the new Air-King, the Globemaster Annual Cal – and then there are immediate, towering infernos. The new Monza is the latter. It’s the least daggy retro piece of the year, and maybe ever. We … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 7 – The TAG Heuer Monza ref. CR2080 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 6 – The IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII

IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Dec 5, 2016

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 6 – The IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII

Next up in our festive lineup is one of this year’s crowd favourites – the IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII. This modestly-sized, understated watch goes to show that when you’ve got good design and an enviable pedigree, you don’t need bell and whistles (though that Santoni strap certainly adds to the lustre of the piece). Who … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 6 – The IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 5 – The Tudor Pelagos LHD

Tudor Pelagos LHD When Tudor Dec 4, 2016

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 5 – The Tudor Pelagos LHD

When Tudor took their technical diver, the mighty Pelagos, and transformed it into the Pelagos LHD, they created a late – and very worthy – entrant into all the ‘Top Watches of 2016’ lists. It was a nice little left hook that hit more than just the southpaw audience. Because, in addition to flipping it so that … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 5 – The Tudor Pelagos LHD appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 4 – The Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second

Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second Dec 3, 2016

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 4 – The Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second

Today we peel back the hypothetical door on our digital advent calendar (though we’re giving away some real stuff too FYI) to reveal the deep blue dial of the Montblanc 1858 Small Second. We’re big fans of the 1858 in general, as it hits just the right balance between everyday wearability and heritage style. The smart … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 4 – The Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

PHOTO REPORT: We compare the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms to the Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment II

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Dec 2, 2016

PHOTO REPORT: We compare the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms to the Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment II

It’s one of the original (if not THE original) dive watches – the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. And since its introduction in 1953, it has proved to be a rugged and versatile design. Today though, the two main pillars of the Fifty Fathoms collection are the regular version, styled after that 1953 original, and the Bathyscaphe, … ContinuedThe post PHOTO REPORT: We compare the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms to the Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 3 – The Tudor Black Bay 36

Tudor Black Bay 36 *Singing* Dec 2, 2016

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 3 – The Tudor Black Bay 36

*Singing* On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a Tudor Black Baaaaay 36! *stops singing* Sorry about that people, but we’re a little bit excited. And looking at this watch, can you blame us? Sure, it might be a little fella at 36mm across, but he’s got the polish (on … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 3 – The Tudor Black Bay 36 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 2 – The Longines Military COSD

Longines Military COSD Next up Dec 1, 2016

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 2 – The Longines Military COSD

Next up in our Christmas Advent(ure) Calendar is the rough and ready (but still polished to a mirror shine) Longines Military COSD, with a military-inspired dial and summer-appropriate NATO strap. The best thing about it though? It’s not so hardcore as to look out of place with a suit. If you really love this one, check … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 2 – The Longines Military COSD appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The SEALAB, Comex and the Helium Release Valve

Rolex create Dec 1, 2016

The SEALAB, Comex and the Helium Release Valve

Why did man pursue the deep seas? Why resort to the SEALAB? And why did Rolex create the helium release valve. Eminent Rolex scholar, James Dowling answers all.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 1 – the Tissot Heritage 1936

Tissot Heritage 1936 Deck Nov 30, 2016

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 1 – the Tissot Heritage 1936

Deck the halls and dangle that tinsel, for the festive season is upon us once more. Join us in counting down the days until Christmas, with Time+Tide’s very own advent calendar. While there’s no chocolate on offer (we’re actually giving away something much better), what we do have is a series of our bitesize ‘Gone in 60 … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 1 – the Tissot Heritage 1936 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Ocean Commitment II

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Nov 29, 2016

IN-DEPTH: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Ocean Commitment II

The story in a second Blancpain has upped the ante on last year’s excellent Ocean Commitment watch, with a second – even bluer – limited edition. These days it’s not unique for a watch brand to have a corporate social responsibility program, usually tied in with a limited edition product. Few, however, do it with … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Ocean Commitment II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Blancpain makes a splash with the Ocean Commitment II

Blancpain makes Nov 27, 2016

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Blancpain makes a splash with the Ocean Commitment II

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/192993206″] There are a few things everyone in the Time+Tide office can get behind 100 per cent: coffee, classic ’70s rock and blue watches. In fact, we spent a good portion of 2015 quietly losing it over how stunning Blancpain’s Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment was, with its lustrous blue dial and grey ceramic case. So when … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Blancpain makes a splash with the Ocean Commitment II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Ladies’ Royal Oak turns 40 in style

Audemars Piguet Ladies’ Royal Oak turns Nov 24, 2016

INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Ladies’ Royal Oak turns 40 in style

OK, we’re calling it: 1976 was one of the best years in history – for so many reasons. For a start, that’s when Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life was released. It was also the year Rocky and Taxi Driver hit cinemas, and superhotties Benedict Cumberbatch and Audrey Tatou entered the world. In … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Ladies’ Royal Oak turns 40 in style appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: Back to the future – 5 Westworld-ready pocket watches

LIST: Back to the future – 5 Westworld-ready pocket watches

Right now, there’s an internal Time+Tide email thread going around with the subject line Westworld. It’s a series of communications chronicling our obsession with HBO’s latest retro-futurist hit, mostly consisting of questions (and this awesome mash-up). What is the maze? Why is there a burnt church in desert? Why isn’t Evan Rachel Wood in each … ContinuedThe post LIST: Back to the future – 5 Westworld-ready pocket watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS ON: First look at the Tudor Pelagos LHD – live video, pics, price

Tudor Pelagos LHD – live Nov 17, 2016

HANDS ON: First look at the Tudor Pelagos LHD – live video, pics, price

Once again, Tudor has surprised and tempted us with a brand new release just before Christmas – the Tudor Pelagos LHD. On the whole it’s the same Pelagos we know and love, with just a few tweaks – but these small changes combine to show the watch in a completely new light. [su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/192079280″] First of all, … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: First look at the Tudor Pelagos LHD – live video, pics, price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EVENT: Is Blancpain’s Ocean Commitment investment just a drop in the ocean? Hard questions on Sydney Harbour

Blancpain s Ocean Commitment investment Nov 11, 2016

EVENT: Is Blancpain’s Ocean Commitment investment just a drop in the ocean? Hard questions on Sydney Harbour

It’s usually the most innocuous part of the night. The official speeches are out of the way, the bar once again beckons, and the speaker says, to be polite, “Are there any questions?” A guest at the Blancpain Ocean Commitment event 2016 – following on from the 2015 evening at Icebergs, which had the coolest … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Is Blancpain’s Ocean Commitment investment just a drop in the ocean? Hard questions on Sydney Harbour appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: The 15 winning watches of the 2016 GPHG

LIST: The 15 winning watches of the 2016 GPHG

In the early hours of the Australian morning, the watch industry was celebrating its night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) – more commonly known as the Oscars of watchmaking. Fifteen awards were given – along with a special jury prize for the George Daniels Educational Trust – adding up to … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 15 winning watches of the 2016 GPHG appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: Tudor shows its age with the Black Bay Bronze

Panerai was Nov 9, 2016

IN-DEPTH: Tudor shows its age with the Black Bay Bronze

The story in a second Yet again, Tudor has delivered one of the most talked about watches of 2016. If you’d asked me in the early months of 2016 if the bronze trend had a future, I’d have said no. To all intents and purposes the craze, spearheaded by Panerai, was on the wane. Sure, the … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Tudor shows its age with the Black Bay Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

OPINION: We need more watches like the Seiko Presage

Seiko Presage Cutting through Nov 3, 2016

OPINION: We need more watches like the Seiko Presage

Cutting through the noise and sheer volume of watches released at Baselworld is no mean feat. Overwhelming attention is focused on a handful of models from a few brands, and often it takes weeks and months from some of the hidden gems to reveal themselves. Nevertheless, every year the chatter in the halls seems to … ContinuedThe post OPINION: We need more watches like the Seiko Presage appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Presage SPB041J1- a lot of watch for $1500

Seiko Presage SPB041J1- Nov 1, 2016

IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Presage SPB041J1- a lot of watch for $1500

The story in a second When it comes to value, it’s hard to beat Seiko, and this Presage is no exception. If you ask any watch lover worth their salt to describe Seiko in five words or less, we’re willing to bet you’ll hear a phrase that’s a variant of ‘great value!’ This is true … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Presage SPB041J1- a lot of watch for $1500 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Automatic for the people – the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review

Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review Oct 30, 2016

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Automatic for the people – the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review

At their packed Baselworld press conference Seiko announced that 2016 was to be the year of their middle-tier Presage collection. The lion’s share of attention has been on the truly excellent limited edition Presage Chronograph, but there’s a lot to love in the rest of the collection too. Presage honours the spirit of fine mechanical watchmaking … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Automatic for the people – the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Executive Tourbillon

Ulysse Nardin Executive Tourbillon Oct 28, 2016

INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Executive Tourbillon

With a penchant for the avant-garde, Ulysse Nardin is a tricky customer to pin down stylistically. They’re most famous for their marine chronometers, but they also produce simple, lean pieces that embody elegance. They also dabble in the upper echelons of haute-horology with their famous Freak as well as models with painstakingly elaborate hand-painted dials. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Executive Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: The CEO of Ferrari Australasia drives into our office (literally) to talk Hublot and the 488 Spider

Hublot Oct 26, 2016

VIDEO: The CEO of Ferrari Australasia drives into our office (literally) to talk Hublot and the 488 Spider

We’re no stranger to Hublot’s partnership with the Ferrari, and we’ve managed to get pretty close to the action over the years. We’ve worn the watches, checked out the pit lanes and talked about the design inspiration. But never, ever did we expect to have a Ferrari (much less the latest $600k 488 Spider) drive … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The CEO of Ferrari Australasia drives into our office (literally) to talk Hublot and the 488 Spider appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EXCLUSIVE: A. Lange & Söhne fan art goes weapons-grade at the hands of Ben Laukis

A. Lange & Sohne Oct 26, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: A. Lange & Söhne fan art goes weapons-grade at the hands of Ben Laukis

Just found some time to do a sketch based on the A. lange & Söhne Zeitwerk incorporating the Dresden Opera house clock from which it was inspired and as well a close up of the iconic hand engraved LANGE balance cock. I also think their “State of the Art Tradition” motto rings very true in this … ContinuedThe post EXCLUSIVE: A. Lange & Söhne fan art goes weapons-grade at the hands of Ben Laukis appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

BREAKING: TAG Heuer release a tribute to Muhammad Ali – the Carrera Calibre 5 ‘Ring Master’

TAG Heuer release Oct 25, 2016

BREAKING: TAG Heuer release a tribute to Muhammad Ali – the Carrera Calibre 5 ‘Ring Master’

On the third of June this year, one of the greatest sportsmen of our times passed away at the age of 74. And though Muhammad Ali’s legacy encompassed more than boxing – his civil rights activism is particularly noteworthy – it’s his style, his personal swagger and success in the ring that will remain his … ContinuedThe post BREAKING: TAG Heuer release a tribute to Muhammad Ali – the Carrera Calibre 5 ‘Ring Master’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, now in black

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Oct 24, 2016

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, now in black

One of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s finest releases for 2016 was also one of the easiest to miss. Firstly because it’s not a Reverso, secondly because it’s not really a ‘new’ release. We first saw the Master Ultra Thin (MUT) Perpetual Calendar back in 2013, but this year JLC treated this exceptionally stylish stainless steel version to a … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, now in black appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Clerc Hydroscaph GMT Power Reserve

HANDS-ON: The Clerc Hydroscaph GMT Power Reserve

When the opportunity to spend some time with the Clerc Hydroscaph came up, I was keen as mustard. Having only ever seen the brand in passing, I was eager to try on one of their distinctively styled divers. My tastes are fairly traditional when it comes to aquatic-oriented watches, and Clerc was well and truly out … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Clerc Hydroscaph GMT Power Reserve appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: 4 ways to wear the Clé de Cartier

Cartier It turns out Oct 21, 2016

LIST: 4 ways to wear the Clé de Cartier

It turns out the Chris Edwards from Oscar Hunt Tailors has something of a knack for finding the right threads to go with the right wristwear. Not only has he tailored a suit to perfectly match a watch, he’s also given us some solid advice on how to wear a gold watch with grace and … ContinuedThe post LIST: 4 ways to wear the Clé de Cartier appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.