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Jean-Claude Biver reveals “the most beautiful watch I have ever seen”

Jean-Claude Biver is a horological superhero. The legendary watch entrepreneur brought Blancpain back to life, resuscitated Omega and turned Hublot into a super-brand for which LVMH paid almost half a billion dollars. As a result, he’s assembled a private watch collection that would do King Midas proud. Auction house Phillips understands the appeal, which is … ContinuedThe post Jean-Claude Biver reveals “the most beautiful watch I have ever seen” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

“Watch & Act!” Auction Item - Lot 10: Dive into the world of Seiko Prospex

In the world of Seiko diving watches, the collection of watches known as Prospex is actually a contraction of ‘Professional Specifications’, a reference to the very high standards that the watches are manufactured to. As a result, all watches in the collection are remarkably robust, water resistant and built with ultimate functionality in mind. In … ContinuedThe post “Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 10: Dive into the world of Seiko Prospex appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Cool as p**k: The dive watch that looks like a hockey puck

Editor’s note: Making a unique and interesting timepiece is always a hard task, especially if you’re a nascent watchmaker that doesn’t have anywhere near as many runs on the board as the stalwarts of the industry. What’s harder, still, is making an idiosyncratic timepiece that also needs to meet the demanding rigours of a fit-for-purpose … ContinuedThe post Cool as p**k: The dive watch that looks like a hockey puck appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Jean-Claude Biver’s unbelievable watch collection

There’s a pretty strong case to be made that Mr Jean-Claude Biver is one of, if not the most influential individual in the horological industry of the last half-a-century. Here is a man who cut his teeth at Audemars Piguet and witnessed first-hand the development of the now legendary Royal Oak. A man who would … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Jean-Claude Biver’s unbelievable watch collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

RECOMMENDED READING: Who needs sleep? LVMH watch boss Jean-Claude Biver shares his tips for productivity

At Baselworld this year, I met Mr Biver for the very first time. And I can say, with complete conviction, that he was every bit the personality and man I expected him to be. He is one of the rare few who has well and truly left his mark on Swiss watchmaking. And played a … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Who needs sleep? LVMH watch boss Jean-Claude Biver shares his tips for productivity appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Fears Arnos Opera Black Is Built for One Thing: Black Tie

Bristol's Fears takes its Arnos collection somewhere darker, with a polished black onyx dial and crisp white lacquer that earns its formal credentials.

The Nomos Metro Date Power Reserve Gets a New Movement and an Ice Blue Option

Nomos upgrades the Metro Date Power Reserve with a new caliber and adds a cool new dial color to one of its most complete watches

Chanel and F.P. Journe Just Bought 95% of Ebel for $66.5 Million, and the Industry Is Paying Attention

The cult Swiss watchmaker leaves Movado Group after decades, heading into new hands with serious horological credentials behind them.

Brellum Goes Full Black: The Pandial Power Reserve Chronometer LE Black Is Limited to Just 33 Pieces

The beloved Pandial chronograph gets its darkest treatment yet, and only 33 examples exist.

Hanhart Makes It Official: The 417 ES Steve McQueen Limited Edition Is Here

The chronograph McQueen actually wore finally gets his name on the dial, and his grandchildren helped make it happen

The Rolex Perpetual Padellone Is Back, and It's the Complicated Rolex We've Waited Years For

A legendary name, a brand-new movement, and a very Rolex take on the annual calendar with moonphase

Rolex's One-of-a-Kind Daytona Four Seasons Set Is Heading to Auction for Charity

Four gem-set Daytonas, one per season, each truly unique - and every penny goes to the Federer Foundation and Re:wild

Gallet Is Back: Four Collections, 200 Years, and Breitling Behind the Curtain

The historic Swiss name relaunches in 2026 with four purpose-built collections, manufactured by Breitling and aimed squarely at the modern adventurer

The Tudor Northflag GMT Is Back, and This Time It Actually Has Something New to Say

A decade after its debut, Tudor's explorer icon returns sharper, more refined, and with a GMT complication that changes the whole proposition.

The M.A.D.3 Vincent Calabrese Is MB&F;'s Most Historically Grounded M.A.D. Edition Yet

A jumping hour complication rooted in real independent watchmaking history, wrapped in the M.A.D.Editions formula

The Maurice de Mauriac Rallymaster Swiss Tennis Is a Patriotic Serve for a 130-Year Anniversary

Zurich's boutique watchmaker celebrates the Swiss Tennis Association's 130th anniversary with the latest chapter in its beloved Rallymaster series

Universal Genève Is Back, and the Real Headline Is the Compax

The legendary manufacture returns with six new Compax references, a proper in-house Calibre UG-200 chronograph, and the two configurations everyone actually wanted: Nina panda and Evil Nina reverse-panda. 39.5mm, column wheel, vertical clutch, 72-hour reserve, from CHF 15,500.

4-Digit, 5-Digit or 6-Digit Rolex: The Three Eras, the Real Differences, and Which One Fits You

Every serial-obsessed Rolex conversation starts here: the reference number tells you the era, and the era tells you the spec. Acrylic vs sapphire, aluminium vs Cerachrom, tritium vs Chromalight, and why the 5-digit refs are the sweet spot most collectors quietly agree on.

The New Ulysse Nardin Freak [X] Is Smaller, Thinner, and Easier to Live With Than Ever

The second-generation Freak [X] gets a new micro-rotor movement, a 41 mm case, and an interchangeable strap system, making Ludwig Oechslin's wild idea more wearable than it's ever been

The Doxa SUB 200 T.Graph II Is Back, Smaller, Cheaper, and Here to Stay

Doxa's beloved dive chronograph returns as a permanent collection piece, with a tighter case and a price that actually makes sense

The Chanel Monsieur Lion Tourbillon Black Edition is anything but a “fashion watch”

The Chanel Monsieur Lion Tourbillon Black Edition proves dismissing watchmaking from "fashion houses" is a form of reckless ignorance.

The Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Is Here

Christopher Ward’s In-House True GMT Is The Watch Fans Have Been Waiting For

Christopher Ward's CW-002 is its first in-house True GMT, built from scratch after Swiss suppliers offered no viable option.

Is The Baume & Mercier Clifton The Perfect Gentleman’s Watch? (Hands-On)

Though the aftershocks of news surrounding Baume & Mercier is still being felt, does their new Clifton keep the ball rolling? Let’s find out! What We Love: Elegant, slim case silhouette One of the comfiest bracelets I’ve ever worn Baumatic = Best value? What We Don’t: Fairly ordinary appearance, not for those wanting dramatic flair Bracelet finishing invites scratches and smudges Crown operation feels off Overall Rating: 8.75/10 Value for Money: 9/10 Wearability: 9/10 Design: 9/10 Build Quality: 8/10 Is the dress watch dead? Both Matt and I have attempted to answer this question on separate occasions. Matt argued that, in the contemporary space, the dress watch has fallen out of favour. I, on the other hand, believe dress watches remain prevalent and are thriving within the accessible segment of quartz timepieces. However, there are still a handful of brands that have committed themselves to collections defined by elegant aesthetics and attainable price points. One of these brands, Raymond Weil, is one we’ve discussed extensively, but they are far from the only player in this market. WATCH EDUCATION: An Introduction Into Baume & Mercier Founded in 1830, Baume & Mercier has maintained a notable presence within this relatively accessible tier of luxury watchmaking. A long-time subsidiary of the Richemont Group since 1988, the brand has used this period to develop watches that are balanced yet distinctive, both in design and mechanics. While the Riviera collection...

Citizen vs Orient: Which Affordable Watch Brand Offers Better Value?

Citizen vs Orient explained through years of hands-on wear. Honest insights on affordability, design, durability, accuracy, and daily ownership.

Business News: As China Retreats And The U.S. Wobbles, Is India The Next Great Hope For The Luxury Watch Market?

India is getting richer, and young consumers see mechanical watches as luxury items of status, desire, and self-expression.

First Look - The Raymond Weil Toccata Heritage is an Attainable, Elegant Take on the Elliptical Shaped Watch (Incl. Video)

Following the success of the Millesime collection, a series of vintage-inspired, 1930s-based watches that have been praised by enthusiasts and industry insiders (including us), Raymond Weil is back with yet another “Heritage” collection, despite being a relatively young brand founded in 1976. Surfing on the renewed interest for shaped, classic and dressier timepieces, the brand introduces the […]

First Look - The new Steel and Purple Dial Grand Seiko Spring Drive UFA Ice Forest SLGB005

Earlier this year, at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025, Grand Seiko unveiled a new and rather important collection, fitted with a brand new movement and carrying a meaningful name, the Spring Drive UFA. Now, if you’re a GS fan, you’ll immediately spot the connection with the VFA models of the past, as the new Ultra […]

Hands-On: Aera's New M-1 Is A Decidedly Modern Field Watch That Transcends The Limits Of Its 20th-Century Inspiration

While British microbrand Aera's new M-1 may draw inspiration from the iconic Dirty Dozen field watches, it is not bound to or limited by its source material.

First Look - The New Laventure Marine Type 3 is a Proper Tool Watch

Founded in 2017, Laventure is the project of a man named Clément Gaud. Despite achieving a degree of fame over the years, it is still a one-man show. Focused on genuine Swiss-made watches with an undeniable vintage flair and made for adventure (hence the name), Laventure has produced several watches under the Marine and Sous-Marine […]