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Rolex Jun 5, 2021

Highlights of the HSNY x Phillips 2021 Charity Auction include a co-branded Rolex and a watch with a NY state of mind

Each year the Horological Society of New York and Phillips team up to raise money to advance the art and science of horology – offering financial aid to watchmaking institutions and full-time watchmaking students in the United States. All proceeds, including the 26% buyers premium, go towards the cause, a much needed effort to help … ContinuedThe post Highlights of the HSNY x Phillips 2021 Charity Auction include a co-branded Rolex and a watch with a NY state of mind appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Mido Jun 4, 2021

5 Mido watches to buy in the T+T Shop right now

Founded more than a century ago, Mido is a brand that has some serious history behind it. From producing watches for the founder of Bugatti, to making some of the earliest functional dive watches, Mido still remains under the radar of some enthusiasts. In recent years, the Le Locle-founded watchmaker has carved out a niche … ContinuedThe post 5 Mido watches to buy in the T+T Shop right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Baume & Mercier Jun 4, 2021

The Baume & Mercier Riviera joins the green party

Recently we saw the return of the Baume & Mercier Riviera in the form of three configurations: the 42mm Baumatic, 42mm Automatic, and 36mm quartz. Amongst the Time+Tide team we unanimously welcomed the Riviera and lauded the line for creating a more affordable opportunity to get a quality integrated, stainless-steel sports watch. But the Riviera … ContinuedThe post The Baume & Mercier Riviera joins the green party appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Patek Philippe Nautilus Jun 4, 2021

Inside a $140,000 watch scam (& how to avoid getting conned yourself)

This watch dealer almost got caught in a $140,000 watch scam, when a con-artist swapped a Patek Philippe Nautilus with a fake.The post Inside a $140,000 watch scam (& how to avoid getting conned yourself) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jun 4, 2021

Do you secretly have a fortune worth of watches sitting in your drawer?

Most watch collectors know, down to the dollar, how much each of their watches are worth. But there’s an even bigger number of watch owners who have no idea of their watches’ true value.  In fact, new data from a Watchfinder & Co report, suggests that $60 billion of watches could be gathering dust in … ContinuedThe post Do you secretly have a fortune worth of watches sitting in your drawer? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jun 3, 2021

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Celebrity watch spotting and a watch designed by the people who’ll wear it

Despite living in Melbourne’s lockdown 4.0, it was another busy week at Time+Tide, where we took a look at a few of the watches of the rich and famous. From Drake and Travis Scott to LVMH founder Bernard Arnault, when you’ve got more money than you can ever possibly spend, what are the watches you … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Celebrity watch spotting and a watch designed by the people who’ll wear it appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rolex ? Jun 3, 2021

Keen to get a discount on Rolex? With the help of eBay, it’s possible

Rolex is a brand that some collectors love to hate. No one is disputing they are a brand that makes some of the best watches in the world, but frustration can arise in enthusiast circles around lack of supply and exorbitant prices on the secondary market. Over the last nine months or so, eBay has … ContinuedThe post Keen to get a discount on Rolex? With the help of eBay, it’s possible appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jun 3, 2021

Rapper Travis Scott’s watch collection is a masterclass in how to spend it when you got it

When you become a world famous recording artist, you stand to make a ton of money and inevitably acquire a drool-worthy collection of luxury goods. Of course, here at Time+Tide we are all about watches. Recently we have explored watches worn by Cardi B, Nick Jonas, Usher, and more, but for today’s session of celebrity … ContinuedThe post Rapper Travis Scott’s watch collection is a masterclass in how to spend it when you got it appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jun 3, 2021

Cheap Bastard: The Tapferkeit ‘Furchtlos’ is a Bauhaus beauty for $183(!)

Editor’s note: As part of his ongoing column, David thumbs his nose at high horology to rummage through the bargain bin and unearth some mind-boggling bang for your buckaroos. While it may sound like a ski run in the Alps, the Tapferkeit ‘Furchtlos’ is actually a rather handsome timepiece with a distinct Bauhaus aesthetic and … ContinuedThe post Cheap Bastard: The Tapferkeit ‘Furchtlos’ is a Bauhaus beauty for $183(!) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jun 2, 2021

LVMH founder Bernard Arnault declared world’s richest man (but what watch does he wear?)

If you were to guess who the world’s richest men were, your mind would probably wander to tech CEOs and Russian oligarchs, all of which would be reasonable assumptions. This month, however, the tides of wealth have changed with LVMH founder, CEO, and executive chairman Bernard Arnault rising to No.1 on the rich list. Edging … ContinuedThe post LVMH founder Bernard Arnault declared world’s richest man (but what watch does he wear?) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Girard-Perregaux teams up Jun 2, 2021

A concept car for the wrist: Girard-Perregaux teams up with Aston Martin on the Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges

You never really know what to expect from a brand collaboration. When I first saw that Aston Martin had teamed up with Girard-Perregaux, courtesy of the gorgeous green-liveried Formula 1 team, I assumed that we’d soon see the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll sporting something like a special-edition Laureato in British Racing Green. … ContinuedThe post A concept car for the wrist: Girard-Perregaux teams up with Aston Martin on the Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Patek Philippe Drake seems Jun 2, 2021

Drake’s most low-key watch is still the wristwear of a stone-cold baller

As you’d expect from a musical superstar, the Drake watch collection is spectacular. From Richard Mille to Patek Philippe, Drake seems to have just about every desirable watch there is. It’s such a good collection in fact, we once compared it to the collection of Jay-Z, who is no horological slouch himself. But what is … ContinuedThe post Drake’s most low-key watch is still the wristwear of a stone-cold baller appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jun 2, 2021

AFL superstar Dustin Martin partners with Kennedy for eye-catching, heavily tattooed campaign

Melbourne might be considered the most liveable city in the world, but it is also an unusual one. It’s unusual because it contains some of the most passionate sports fans on the planet, who support a game (Australian Rules Football) that only has one national league – the AFL. Despite being played in a country … ContinuedThe post AFL superstar Dustin Martin partners with Kennedy for eye-catching, heavily tattooed campaign appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jun 1, 2021

The People’s Choice Award for the most innovative watch of Watches & Wonders goes to…

Recap: after this year’s Watches & Wonders, Wei Koh of Revolution, Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello, Frank Geelen of Monochrome, and our very own Andrew McUtchen of Time+Tide came together to talk, slash, argue over which were the best releases. They selected their faves in four different categories and then asked viewers and readers to make … ContinuedThe post The People’s Choice Award for the most innovative watch of Watches & Wonders goes to… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jun 1, 2021

From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice

Celebs keep the G-Shock craze alive.The post From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Oris Hölstein Edition Jun 1, 2021

INTRODUCING: The new Oris Hölstein Edition is a cool grey vision of a Big Crown future

The Oristas out there eagerly anticipate the annual Oris Hölstein Edition, and the Big Crown is a beloved staple of the range. Recent additions have been strong with the new Caliber 400 making its Aquis debut, and the Big Crown cherry-candy delight of Fratello’s bronze-cased limited edition here. Despite the distinctive looks of the short-lugged … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The new Oris Hölstein Edition is a cool grey vision of a Big Crown future appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 31, 2021

Watches & Wonders: People’s Choice Awards – The Most Batsh*t Crazy Watch

Recap: in the wake of Watches & Wonders, watch channel founders Wei Koh of Revolution, Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello, Frank Geelen of Monochrome, and our very own Andrew McUtchen of Time+Tide came together to talk watches. They selected their top watches in four different categories and then asked viewers to make their choice in the … ContinuedThe post Watches & Wonders: People’s Choice Awards – The Most Batsh*t Crazy Watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rolex Daytona worth $350k May 31, 2021

Art dealer loses 1976 Rolex Daytona worth $350k in skiing accident – insurer refuses to pay up

After losing his 1976 Rolex Daytona worth $350k in a skiing accident, things got even worse for British art dealer Christopher Jones.The post Art dealer loses 1976 Rolex Daytona worth $350k in skiing accident – insurer refuses to pay up appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 30, 2021

The DWISS M3 is designed for the people, by the people

Buying a watch is rarely something that you do on a random whim. Much like buying a car, it tends to be an extremely considered purchase where you research and agonise over every last detail. In addition, watch collectors also tend to have highly informed (and vocal) opinions over most aspects of a timepiece from … ContinuedThe post The DWISS M3 is designed for the people, by the people appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 30, 2021

The G-Shock you need to be of drinking age to buy…

G-Shock is an industry leader in super fun and super accessible collaboration pieces. They love marrying their  trustworthy designs with popular culture and, if you love beer and horology, their latest limited-edition watch is just for you. The only catch to the G-Shock x Budweiser Limited Edition is that you have to be of drinking … ContinuedThe post The G-Shock you need to be of drinking age to buy… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Louis Vuitton high tops Within seven May 30, 2021

#Kixntix: The casual luxury of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium GMT Chronograph with Louis Vuitton high tops

Within seven years of its debut in 2017, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo is already a modern-day classic, its slender and aggressively architectural shape transforming the finesse of the O.G Octo from 2012. Every Octo Finissimo with its paper-thin movement is a feat of engineering, akin to the art of building a scale model galleon in … ContinuedThe post #Kixntix: The casual luxury of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium GMT Chronograph with Louis Vuitton high tops appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 29, 2021

Watches & Wonders: People’s Choice Awards – The Darkest Horse

Just to recap: in the wake of Watches & Wonders, watch channel founders Wei Koh of Revolution, Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello, Frank Geelen of Monochrome, and our very own Andrew McUtchen of Time+Tide came together to talk watches. They selected their top watches in four different categories and then asked viewers to choose their pick … ContinuedThe post Watches & Wonders: People’s Choice Awards – The Darkest Horse appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rolex Explorer May 29, 2021

TRADING FACES: Why I swapped a birth year Rolex Explorer and Ming 27.01 for my grail watch…

Early on when I joined the Time+Tide team, I wrote a story that detailed how I got my Rolex Submariner. As both a watch collector and journalist, I felt the subject would resonate and, as that became my most read story ever, it would seem I was right. Just to recap: as a 27-year-old, I … ContinuedThe post TRADING FACES: Why I swapped a birth year Rolex Explorer and Ming 27.01 for my grail watch… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak As we’ve May 29, 2021

Crime or sublime: Tinie Tempah picks up his customised Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

As we’ve touched upon when reporting on Cardi B and J Balvin, “buss-down” watches are a huge trend outside of the niche collecting community. Trained collectors stay away from the practice, recognising that a factory original watch is considered a more pure aesthetic and that customising a watch can (at times) be a bad choice … ContinuedThe post Crime or sublime: Tinie Tempah picks up his customised Audemars Piguet Royal Oak appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 28, 2021

Watches & Wonders: The People’s Choice Awards – Best Watch Under 10K

In the wake of Watches & Wonders, watch channel founders Wei Koh of Revolution, Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello, Frank Geelen of Monochrome, and our very own Andrew McUtchen of Time+Tide came together to talk watches, making their picks within four various categories. Within each session, the group I have dubbed “The Four Hertzmen” each nominated … ContinuedThe post Watches & Wonders: The People’s Choice Awards – Best Watch Under 10K appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 28, 2021

Footballer Jesse Lingard had his watch stolen from locker while playing for West Ham

There’s nothing worse than having something stolen. You discover your possession isn’t where you left it. Self-doubt creeps in and you feel like you’re going crazy. You search everywhere in case it’s moved, with the growing feeling that you must have forgotten where you actually put it… That’s exactly the feeling football player Jesse Lingard … ContinuedThe post Footballer Jesse Lingard had his watch stolen from locker while playing for West Ham appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko SBGX335 Grand Seiko don’t May 28, 2021

VIDEO: The function forward Grand Seiko SBGX335

Grand Seiko don’t make dainty dive watches. Instead, the Japanese watchmaker follows their design philosophy of blending form and function in a way that doesn’t compromise either, with large, legible underwater tool watches that can hold up against anything you’re likely to do with them. One great example is the Grand Seiko SBGX335, a quartz … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The function forward Grand Seiko SBGX335 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rado May 27, 2021

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Exploring Tasmania with Rado, the best watch for a job interview and a new column on T+T

In a depressingly predictable turn of events, Melbourne is back under lockdown. Luckily, just before we were imprisoned in our homes once again, Andrew and I managed to escape to Tasmania for a press event to celebrate the Rado Captain Cook High Tech Ceramic. The Captain Cook is squarely aimed at “the modern explorer” and … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Exploring Tasmania with Rado, the best watch for a job interview and a new column on T+T appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Mido May 27, 2021

VIDEO: The Mido Ocean Star Chronograph provides twice the functionality at half the cost

Editor’s note: Mido is yet another brand that is not widely accessible to Aussies. The brand may be familiar to many, but finding it in store or from a reputable online seller isn’t always easy. We are really happy to let all Australian readers know that we are now offering over 70 models in our … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Mido Ocean Star Chronograph provides twice the functionality at half the cost appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 27, 2021

SPOTTED: The custom Ben Baller BAPE x Kid Cudi x G-Shock DW-6900

As A$AP Ferg rapped in his 2017 track Plain Jane, “Ferg is the name, Ben Baller did the chain,” solidifying the LA jeweller Ben Baller as the goldsmith of choice for hip-hop royalty. Ben has made jewellery for everyone who’s anyone, including Drake, Kanye West, Nas, The Weeknd, Snoop Dogg and Mariah Carey. He made the … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED: The custom Ben Baller BAPE x Kid Cudi x G-Shock DW-6900 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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