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INTRODUCING: The IWC x Hot Wheels Racing Works Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition Time+Tide
IWC x Hot Wheels Racing Oct 19, 2021

INTRODUCING: The IWC x Hot Wheels Racing Works Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition

While many people around the world are passionate about watches, they are generally not their sole obsessions. Within our community, many are also enamoured with all manner of other things ranging from whiskey to baseball. But one area of interest that that seems to overlap with watches a great deal is that of motorsports. While … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The IWC x Hot Wheels Racing Works Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

What the interview with the Seiko president could mean for the brand’s future Time+Tide
Seiko president could mean Oct 19, 2021

What the interview with the Seiko president could mean for the brand’s future

In many ways, the goings-on of a watch brand are heavily guarded secrets to us collectors. Yes, we can guesstimate what is happening behind those large manufacture doors but, really, we have no clue. That is, of course, until someone spills the beans. Maybe it’s someone from public relations or a Powerpoint presentation leaked from … ContinuedThe post What the interview with the Seiko president could mean for the brand’s future appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon collection expands with stunning dial variations Time+Tide
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Oct 18, 2021

VIDEO: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon collection expands with stunning dial variations

In 2020, we all gushed over the Master Control series that Jaeger-LeCoultre had given a facelift. They were clean, endearing and simple in a way that could never come close to being boring. In 2021, we’re treated to an expansion of another old favourite in the Master Ultra Thin Moon, with that first black dial … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon collection expands with stunning dial variations appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

We are so besotted with our “Night Surfer” Zenith, and this video shows why (and it proves Andrew’s in 🇨🇭 too) Time+Tide
Zenith Oct 18, 2021

We are so besotted with our “Night Surfer” Zenith, and this video shows why (and it proves Andrew’s in 🇨🇭 too)

Andrew’s note: Hi, and greetings from Neuchâtel, Switzerland! It’s not like I needed to prove that I’m here (after all, Zenith totally outed me on their Instagram with a super-fun interview with me and CEO Julien Tornare), but it’s more a case of being so stoked about it, I’m taking every chance to catch it … ContinuedThe post We are so besotted with our “Night Surfer” Zenith, and this video shows why (and it proves Andrew’s in 🇨🇭 too) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MICRO MONDAYS: The Circula SuperSport brings real Super-compressor Diver funtionality Time+Tide
Oct 18, 2021

MICRO MONDAYS: The Circula SuperSport brings real Super-compressor Diver funtionality

Super-compressor styled divers exist in many microbrand catalogues. The wearability of the design and the integration of the timing bezel are two of the main reasons they are so popular. However, many of these examples lack the real functionality their vintage-inspired references had. That’s why when a brand goes to the extra lengths to create … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The Circula SuperSport brings real Super-compressor Diver funtionality appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGY008 offers a subtle masterclass in the use of diamonds Time+Tide
Grand Seiko SBGY008 offers Oct 17, 2021

INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGY008 offers a subtle masterclass in the use of diamonds

Many of Grand Seiko’s latest offerings have sought to transfer the beauty of the environment to our wrists. By using the elements seen around their design studios as inspiration, they’ve created ethereally beautiful models such as the SLGH005 “White Birch” and the Four Seasons collection. With one of their latest creations, the brand has struck … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGY008 offers a subtle masterclass in the use of diamonds appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Pink Dial Project auction lot overview: The indies, micros, and sleeper hits Time+Tide
Oct 17, 2021

The Pink Dial Project auction lot overview: The indies, micros, and sleeper hits

October 25th marks the inaugural launch of The Pink Dial Project, a fundraising auction involving a long list of top watch brands in partnership with our friends at Revolution, Fratello Watches, Loupe This, and The Eye of Jewelry. In an effort to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer, each brand has been prompted to spotlight … ContinuedThe post The Pink Dial Project auction lot overview: The indies, micros, and sleeper hits appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Let your watch turn to the dark side with the Kross Studio x Star Wars TIE Advanced x1 Watch Winder Time+Tide
Oct 17, 2021

Let your watch turn to the dark side with the Kross Studio x Star Wars TIE Advanced x1 Watch Winder

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away… sorry, that’s the Star Wars nerd in me. If you search your feelings and feel the midichlorians around you, well, perhaps, you are looking for something Star Wars-related for your watch collection. Recently Star Wars and Kross Studio released a limited edition Death Star-inspired tourbillon … ContinuedThe post Let your watch turn to the dark side with the Kross Studio x Star Wars TIE Advanced x1 Watch Winder appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Pink Dial Project Auction Lot Overview: The big box brands Time+Tide
Oct 16, 2021

The Pink Dial Project Auction Lot Overview: The big box brands

Whenever an auction catalogue is released, many collectors scavenge through the lots to find unique or prototype pieces. Whether a piece unique, or watch #00, the pieces present ultra-rare finds for bidders – and, as we all know too well, ultra rare equals super collectible. But what if there was an auction entirely comprised of … ContinuedThe post The Pink Dial Project Auction Lot Overview: The big box brands appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

When the quest for a Rolex becomes the adventure of a lifetime on Route 66 Time+Tide
Rolex becomes Oct 15, 2021

When the quest for a Rolex becomes the adventure of a lifetime on Route 66

It used to be that Rolex was the watch to be worn on adventures – climbing mountains, diving the ocean depths, exploring, and forging new discoveries in science involving huge magnetic fields. Well, Rolex is still in the adventure business, but these days the adventure is more likely to be actually trying to purchase the watch … ContinuedThe post When the quest for a Rolex becomes the adventure of a lifetime on Route 66 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: Two new Grand Seiko Sport Collection Automatic GMTs (and why I immediately bought one) Time+Tide
Grand Seiko Sport Collection Automatic GMTs Oct 15, 2021

INTRODUCING: Two new Grand Seiko Sport Collection Automatic GMTs (and why I immediately bought one)

You ever wish a watch brand does something and then it actually happens? Not some slightly related version of your wish but the actual thing. It’s such an amazing feeling, that for a moment in time it feels like you and the brand are perfectly in sync (almost like they are directly responding to a … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Two new Grand Seiko Sport Collection Automatic GMTs (and why I immediately bought one) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Zach gets het up about watch clasps… Time+Tide
Oct 15, 2021

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Zach gets het up about watch clasps…

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen I recently received my Kurono SEIJI watch. If you are unfamiliar with the watch you can check out my initial coverage here, although in the coming weeks I will be sure to do an owner’s review. For some context, the watch was initially launched with … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Zach gets het up about watch clasps… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $1K-3K USD Time+Tide
Oct 14, 2021

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $1K-3K USD

After debating the best watches under $1,000 USD, the next tier we are going to tackle in our Don’t Miss This series is the $1,000 – $3,000 USD segment. To recap, the team was challenged to nominate a watch, within or under a given price point, that they believe serves as a gateway benchmark for … ContinuedThe post Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $1K-3K USD appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time 41 is a clean, robust and sporty-elegant GMT Time+Tide
TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time 41 Oct 14, 2021

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time 41 is a clean, robust and sporty-elegant GMT

One of the most sought after complications by buyers is the GMT, a watch that can track two or more time zones on the wrist. With complication though can come cost, especially when we enter the realm of big-name luxury brands. But there are exceptions to the rule, and TAG Heuer has just proven this … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time 41 is a clean, robust and sporty-elegant GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Unpacking Jaeger-LeCoultre’s mysterious new film with British actor Nicholas Hoult Time+Tide
Jaeger-LeCoultre s mysterious new film Oct 14, 2021

Unpacking Jaeger-LeCoultre’s mysterious new film with British actor Nicholas Hoult

News that Jaeger-LeCoultre have teamed with British actor Nicholas Hoult on “a new short film” is intriguing. After all, if a recipe is only as good as the quality of the ingredients, French director Théo Gottlieb has a couple of hand-picked treats straight from that over-priced deli that you only go to on really special … ContinuedThe post Unpacking Jaeger-LeCoultre’s mysterious new film with British actor Nicholas Hoult appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition marks five firsts for the collection Time+Tide
Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Oct 13, 2021

HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition marks five firsts for the collection

Collaborative limited-edition watches between brands and publishers are all the rage right now, their saturation within the marketplace creating some cynicism towards their value outside of being rather rare and collectible. I can’t speak for other publishers and the brands they work with, but what I can say with absolute certainty is that when Time+Tide … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition marks five firsts for the collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Oris introduce their first ever Big Crown ProPilot Big Date in bronze Time+Tide
Oris introduce their first ever Oct 13, 2021

Oris introduce their first ever Big Crown ProPilot Big Date in bronze

Oris has been on a bronze rampage over the past year, with attractive releases such as the limited edition Carl Brashear calibre 401 and “Fratelloris” Big Crown, as well as the standard production Cotton Candy collection of Sixty-Five divers. While the material has become less of a novelty move for manufacturers, I fully welcome the … ContinuedThe post Oris introduce their first ever Big Crown ProPilot Big Date in bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time 41 is a clean and versatile traveller’s GMT Time+Tide
TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time 41 Oct 13, 2021

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time 41 is a clean and versatile traveller’s GMT

Look… we all usually have smartphones at our disposal, but for watch collectors and enthusiasts there is something really neat about having a timepiece that can track two or more timezones. We’re now living in the most globalised society in history, connecting with people all around the world. This past year, we have all been … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time 41 is a clean and versatile traveller’s GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

5 things to know about No Time To Die and James Bond’s future according to the Omega CEO Time+Tide
Omega CEO Oct 12, 2021

5 things to know about No Time To Die and James Bond’s future according to the Omega CEO

The obvious place to begin this article would be to wax lyrical about Daniel Craig’s performance in this, his last, unintentionally drawn-out yet still seminal outing as the world’s most philandering spy (sorry Austin). But then that would be unfair on the true hero of No Time To Die – 007’s timepiece. Wary a large … ContinuedThe post 5 things to know about No Time To Die and James Bond’s future according to the Omega CEO appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The story behind our Night Surfer – a Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton with five premieres and limited to 100 pieces Time+Tide
Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton Oct 12, 2021

The story behind our Night Surfer – a Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton with five premieres and limited to 100 pieces

When I say ‘our’ there in the title; ‘our’ Night Surfer, a nickname this watch adopted early on when the vertical gradient of the dial and star came together, I mean it. The amount of collaboration that went into this extraordinary watch is hard to adequately describe in a short written post. So in anticipation … ContinuedThe post The story behind our Night Surfer – a Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton with five premieres and limited to 100 pieces appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition Time+Tide
Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Oct 12, 2021

INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition

SHOP NOW I was walking through Frankfurt airport yesterday, and saw the strangest thing. A hoodie in a shop that featured both Boss and Russell Athletic logos on the chest. I looked at it quizzically. How odd. But somehow, the kinesis between two dramatically misaligned brands titillated me. I actually went over to the hanger … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The DWISS M3W Wandering Hour Limited Edition Time+Tide
Casio n Maybe Oct 12, 2021

The DWISS M3W Wandering Hour Limited Edition

How should a watch brand celebrate its 10 year anniversary? In an industry where peers disappear left and right, something extraordinary should mark such a momentous occasion. Maybe a party letting the world know how great you are? Or securing a fantastic bit of product placement?  For DWISS, the best way to celebrate was to … ContinuedThe post The DWISS M3W Wandering Hour Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Original Sinn – A close encounter with the legendary U1 dive watch Time+Tide
Sinn Oct 11, 2021

Original Sinn – A close encounter with the legendary U1 dive watch

What is probably the most important and significant Sinn U1 dive watch has surfaced in Wellington, New Zealand. The Sinn U1 is one of the most recognisable and respected dive watches available today.  With its almost Bauhaus utilitarian dial, iconic syringe hands and bead-blasted Tegiment Submarine Steel case, this watch is no pretender, flexing in … ContinuedThe post Original Sinn – A close encounter with the legendary U1 dive watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Street thief uses “bizarre dance” to steal woman’s Rolex Time+Tide
Rolex Forget car-jacking or bag-snatching Oct 11, 2021

VIDEO: Street thief uses “bizarre dance” to steal woman’s Rolex

Forget car-jacking or bag-snatching. A street thief in Birmingham used a different technique to steal a woman’s Rolex clean off her wrist after employing what police described as “a bizarre dance”. CCTV footage shows Abdelhadi Bahou Jabour approaching the couple in Birmingham’s Colmore Row in July. He starts talking to them and exchanging high fives. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Street thief uses “bizarre dance” to steal woman’s Rolex appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MICRO MONDAYS: The Arctic Explorer Signature Series from Tool Watch Co. Time+Tide
Oct 11, 2021

MICRO MONDAYS: The Arctic Explorer Signature Series from Tool Watch Co.

What constitutes the ultimate tool watch for you? Should the case be made of durable materials? Do you want a movement that’s robust, reliable and easy to service? Should the size be small enough so it’s not prone to daily encounters with a door jam? It’s these type of questions that Tool Watch Co. (I … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The Arctic Explorer Signature Series from Tool Watch Co. appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches under $1,000 USD Time+Tide
Rolex ?” Oct 10, 2021

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches under $1,000 USD

Recently, Ricardo penned the story “The Collector’s Crossroads: Can I call myself a collector if I’ve never owned a Rolex?”. In it, he  tackled the question of whether or not a Rolex watch is a required piece for any self-respecting watch collector. After promoting the story on our Instagram profile, we, expectedly, received some interesting … ContinuedThe post Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches under $1,000 USD appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands Collection delivers accessible style in a range of sizes Time+Tide
TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands Collection Oct 10, 2021

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands Collection delivers accessible style in a range of sizes

More than 60 years ago, Jack Heuer was inspired to create a timepiece with clean lines and proportions – a watch that leveraged a sense of modernity and purity. He wanted to create a harmonious chronograph watch that conveyed all the necessary information that drivers would love, but in an uncluttered manner that would allow … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands Collection delivers accessible style in a range of sizes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Every Watch Tells a Story: I own a Rolex Hulk, but this is why I enjoy indies like Deep Blue Time+Tide
Rolex Hulk but Oct 10, 2021

Every Watch Tells a Story: I own a Rolex Hulk, but this is why I enjoy indies like Deep Blue

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 … ContinuedThe post Every Watch Tells a Story: I own a Rolex Hulk, but this is why I enjoy indies like Deep Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Announcing: The ZENITH X TIME+TIDE ‘NIGHT SURFER’ Limited Edition, dropping October 12. Register your interest now. Time+Tide
Zenith X TIME+TIDE ‘NIGHT SURFER’ Oct 9, 2021

Announcing: The ZENITH X TIME+TIDE ‘NIGHT SURFER’ Limited Edition, dropping October 12. Register your interest now.

Announcing: The ZENITH X TIME+TIDE ‘NIGHT SURFER’ Limited Edition, launching Tuesday 12th October at 2pm CET/ 11pm AEDT. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTERESTThe post Announcing: The ZENITH X TIME+TIDE ‘NIGHT SURFER’ Limited Edition, dropping October 12. Register your interest now. appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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