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New releases from TAG Heuer, Tudor, Naoya Hida and more

05.05.24

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New releases from TAG Heuer, Tudor, Naoya Hida and more

Retro re-releases, cycling watches, new brands and line extensions for old ones, oh my! There's been plenty of head-turning releases this week.

An in-depth look at all 10 versions of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collaboration

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04.05.24

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An in-depth look at all 10 versions of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collaboration

We go through all 10 models in the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collection in detail, including the TAG Heuer and Kith exclusives.

The story of John Jacob Astor’s £1.17 million Titanic watch

News

04.05.24

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The story of John Jacob Astor’s £1.17 million Titanic watch

Last week, this pocket watch became the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold at auction with a final sale price of £1.17 million.

The Nivada Grenchen F77 Titanium Meteorite blends ’70s swagger with modernity

Hands On

04.05.24

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The Nivada Grenchen F77 Titanium Meteorite blends ’70s swagger with modernity

This stylish vintage reissue reference welcomes a thoroughly modern meteorite dial to its titanium case.

Only Watch 2024: the Time+Tide team shares their favourite lots

Lists

03.05.24

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Only Watch 2024: the Time+Tide team shares their favourite lots

Editor’s note: There has been plenty to say about this (or last) year’s instalment of the Only Watch auction. While the biannual charity sale always…

Kith, marry, kill: TAG Heuer’s revival of the Formula 1 dominated this week

Friday Wind Down

03.05.24

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Kith, marry, kill: TAG Heuer’s revival of the Formula 1 dominated this week

The OG Formula 1 has made its long-awaited return in the form of a collaboration with lifestyle brand Kith - a bold move from TAG…

The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

Buying Guides

03.05.24

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The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

The green dial and integrated bracelet trends are old hat - it's time for the quirkiness of the 1970s to come back.

The HYT T1 Series makes fluidic timekeeping as approachable as possible

Hands On

03.05.24

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The HYT T1 Series makes fluidic timekeeping as approachable as possible

The T1 Series is heralded to become the saviour of HYT, making the brand more approachable, but still keeping the ethos alive.

Fears brings back the best of British, with the Brunswick 38

What We Wore

02.05.24

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Fears brings back the best of British, with the Brunswick 38

Tom test drives the Fears Brunswick 38, the Bristol-based revival of a heritage British brand.

We asked, you answered: would you wear the new Omega Speedmaster 38mm?

Watch Culture

02.05.24

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We asked, you answered: would you wear the new Omega Speedmaster 38mm?

Omega is aiming the new smaller, blingier Speedy at men and women - but are men actually interested in it? We put it to our…

The retro-tastic TAG Heuer Formula 1 is back as a Kith limited-edition collab (live pics)

Introducing

01.05.24

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The retro-tastic TAG Heuer Formula 1 is back as a Kith limited-edition collab (live pics)

The "affordable" TAG Heuer Formula 1 returns thanks to Kith founder Ronnie Fieg's first watch.

Interview

01.05.24

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Breitling CEO Georges Kern talks us through the brand’s 140th anniversary celebrations

The maker of the legendary Navitimer celebrates its 140th, and CEO Georges Kern takes us through the years.

Van Cleef & Arpels captures the poetry of nature, timekeeping and luxury with their new collection

Introducing

01.05.24

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Van Cleef & Arpels captures the poetry of nature, timekeeping and luxury with their new collection

Van Cleef & Arpels showcases haute horology prowess with the intricately hand-crafted Poetic Complications collection.

What we thought of A. Lange & Söhne’s 2024 Watches and Wonders releases

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30.04.24

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What we thought of A. Lange & Söhne’s 2024 Watches and Wonders releases

This year Lange doubled its output from last year, going from one release to two - giving Jamie and Russell plenty to talk about.

Why are platinum watches more expensive than gold?

Watch Education

30.04.24

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Why are platinum watches more expensive than gold?

Buffy finds out why the stealth-wealth silver glow of platinum adds so much to the price tag of a watch.

Buying Guides

30.04.24

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8 of the best dive watches

The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are some of the best.

The Bulgari Tadao Ando Serpenti explores the seasons with snakeskin stone marquetry

Hands On

29.04.24

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The Bulgari Tadao Ando Serpenti explores the seasons with snakeskin stone marquetry

The latest team up between Bulgari and Tadao Ando results in a mesmerising series of Serpenti watches with marquetry-like dials.

CIGA Design’s Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition represents another peak for Chinese watchmaking

Micro Mondays

29.04.24

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CIGA Design’s Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition represents another peak for Chinese watchmaking

This exceedingly competitively priced central tourbillon watch commemorates the 70th anniversary of Hillary and Norgay's ascent of Everest.

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Golden Siena edges into pure, no-date dress territory

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29.04.24

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The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Golden Siena edges into pure, no-date dress territory

Parmigiani Fleurier has listened to fans, giving us a no-date Tonda PF for what could be the ultimate sleeper.

You want dial colours? Nomos has the answer!

Introducing

28.04.24

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You want dial colours? Nomos has the answer!

Nomos Glahshütte has let loose with the colour wheel for its latest pieces, celebrating 175 years of watchmaking in Glashütte with 31 colourful versions of…

The Time+Tide team picks their one-watch collection

Lists

28.04.24

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The Time+Tide team picks their one-watch collection

The Time+Tide Editorial Team has come together to nominate what they believe to be the best one-watch collection.

New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Last Week in Watches

28.04.24

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New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Watches & Wonders is now a thing of the past, but luckily, watch releases are not slowing down at all, headlined by Omega and Credor.

Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique

In-Depth

28.04.24

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Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique

Having founded La Fabrique du Temps and developed GPHG-winning watches, Michel Navas chats to Andrew about the scope of LFT's abilities.

I gave up my prized Rolex and Lange for this gorgeous Breguet Classique Perpetual Calendar 3057

Trading Faces

27.04.24

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I gave up my prized Rolex and Lange for this gorgeous Breguet Classique Perpetual Calendar 3057

Zach explains why, in his latest watch trade, he gave up his Rolex Explorer 1016 and Lange 1815 Up/Down for a Breguet perpetual calendar.

The F.P. Journe Élégante Gino’s Dream is as touching as it is brilliant

Hands On

27.04.24

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The F.P. Journe Élégante Gino’s Dream is as touching as it is brilliant

This innovative, rainbow-framed watch is a touching tribute to one of François-Paul Journe's most formative friendships.

The Gerald Charles Masterlink evolves the Maestro into a slimmer and sportier form (live pics)

Introducing

27.04.24

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The Gerald Charles Masterlink evolves the Maestro into a slimmer and sportier form (live pics)

The Gerald Charles Masterlink is an evolution of Genta's Maestro design that the Maestro himself would be proud of.

The Citizen Series 8 890 is a new contender entering the integrated-bracelet octagon

Introducing

27.04.24

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The Citizen Series 8 890 is a new contender entering the integrated-bracelet octagon

Citizen has a new steel integrated sports watch with an octagonal bezel, 200 metres water-resistantance, an an inner timing scale.

Interview

26.04.24

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HYT CEO Vincent Perriard answers some hard-hitting questions about the future of the brand

Restructuring HYT was never going to be an easy task,. New CEO Vincent Perriard reckons he's got the keys to the retrograde fluidic gates.

Omega hosts star-studded Speedmaster 38mm launch in Milan filled with diamonds and stylish watch-wielding celebrities

Friday Wind Down

26.04.24

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Omega hosts star-studded Speedmaster 38mm launch in Milan filled with diamonds and stylish watch-wielding celebrities

Earlier this week, Omega, as Omega is known to do, hosted a star-studded affair in Milan to launch their new Speedmaster 38mm collection.

Andrew weighs in on influencer marketing in the watch industry with Vogue Business

The watch industry is typically slower-moving and more traditional. In recent years, however, watch brands have completely embraced influencers.

In-Depth

26.04.24

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What makes Richard Mille so different?

Russell musters all of his skiing experience to discover what makes the avant-garde brand tick.

MB&F adds a striking metallic hue to the HM8 Mark 2 Blue

Introducing

25.04.24

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MB&F adds a striking metallic hue to the HM8 Mark 2 Blue

Since Max Büsser never realised his dream of becoming a car designer, the MB&F HM8 Mark 2 looks like a car.

Meeting MR PIAGET! Yves Piaget on the return of Polo

Interview

25.04.24

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Meeting MR PIAGET! Yves Piaget on the return of Polo

Yves Piaget delves into the story behind the Piaget Polo, now back in the limelight thanks to Piaget's Polo 79 reinterpretation.

11 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Buying Guides

25.04.24

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11 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Blue dials have always been popular, and these 11 watches stand out as being the nicest money can buy right now.

The Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph opens a window to the movement

Introducing

24.04.24

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The Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph opens a window to the movement

Montblanc shows off the Minerva internals with their latest monopusher chronograph release.

Franck Muller’s cigarette lighter watch was the wackiest creation of Geneva Watch Week

Watch Carry Wednesdays

24.04.24

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Franck Muller’s cigarette lighter watch was the wackiest creation of Geneva Watch Week

The first-ever cigarette lighter with watchmaking complications, the Master Lighter is the most Franck Muller thing ever.

Omega launches a set of dazzling 38mm Speedmasters, with some collection-firsts (live pics and video)

Introducing

24.04.24

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Omega launches a set of dazzling 38mm Speedmasters, with some collection-firsts (live pics and video)

Omega expands the Speedmaster 38mm collection with a multitude of new models, choice of three materials, and two dial colours. There’s a choice of steel…

WWE superstar Cody Rhodes reunited with his father’s once-pawned Rolex after Wrestlemania 40 win

Pop Culture

23.04.24

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WWE superstar Cody Rhodes reunited with his father’s once-pawned Rolex after Wrestlemania 40 win

After his WWE Wrestlemania 40 win, Cody Rhodes received something a lot more precious than a championship belt.

Baltic and Tour Auto introduce a new Tricompax to honour a legendary race

In The Shop

23.04.24

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Baltic and Tour Auto introduce a new Tricompax to honour a legendary race

As official timekeepers of Tour Auto for the second year in a row, Baltic colour a Tricompax in racing livery.

Norqain’s new customisable Wild One of 1 has 3.5 million possible configurations – watch Andrew make his

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22.04.24

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Norqain’s new customisable Wild One of 1 has 3.5 million possible configurations – watch Andrew make his

T+T founder Andrew joined Norqain CEO Ben Küffer at the Norqain booth at Watches and Wonders to customise his very own watch.

Baume & Mercier’s Clifton Baumatic Moon Phases epitomise understated luxury

Hands On

22.04.24

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Baume & Mercier’s Clifton Baumatic Moon Phases epitomise understated luxury

These Cliftons combine one of watchmaking's most traditional complications in a contemporary yet timeless package with a great movement beating under the hood.

Micro Mondays

22.04.24

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The Good + Evil Omen warns of a bright future for the brand, made by a lighting designer

Oddly shaped watches used to be a thing of the past, but Good + Evil is bringing them back with the Omen.

Geneva Watch Week: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from all of the fairs

Lists

21.04.24

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Geneva Watch Week: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from all of the fairs

We came, we saw, we conquered - now here's our picks for the most interesting watches from Geneva's big week of watchmaking.

Every Vacheron Constantin release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Lists

21.04.24

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Every Vacheron Constantin release of Watches & Wonders 2024

The holy trinity brand shows off its haute joaillerie and haute horlogerie prowess.

New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

21.04.24

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New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more

The watch machine never stops churning, turning out new releases even after the conclusion of Watches and Wonders.

The Frederique Constant Moonphase Date Manufacture is packed with characterful, simple details

Hands On

21.04.24

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The Frederique Constant Moonphase Date Manufacture is packed with characterful, simple details

After a couple of goes at higher-end complications, Frederique Constant take a stab at something more simple.

Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT-Master II look better on?

Opinion

20.04.24

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Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT-Master II look better on?

To Jubilee or not to Jubilee? We debate whether the Rolex GMT-Master II looks better on a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet.

Vogue talks to Andrew about trends for 2024

Trend forecasting is always a fun and perilous game in the watch industry. With the industry seemingly in such a volatile state, it can be…

Every Alpina release at Watches and Wonders 2024

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20.04.24

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Every Alpina release at Watches and Wonders 2024

Utility was Alpina's focus for this year's fair, expanding the Seastrong Diver and Alpiner ranges.

Czapek’s new Promenade collection is art for the casual wearer

Hands On

20.04.24

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Czapek’s new Promenade collection is art for the casual wearer

The revitalised Swiss brand show off rose engine and enamel know-how with a brand new collection.

Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin talks about the importance of healthy competition, and coming out on top

Interview

19.04.24

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Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin talks about the importance of healthy competition, and coming out on top

A brand CEO that says they hope their record gets beaten? Now you don't hear that every day.

Meet Time+Tide Tribe: our new channel that we would love for you to follow

Friday Wind Down

19.04.24

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Meet Time+Tide Tribe: our new channel that we would love for you to follow

Time+Tide Tribe is our new uninhibited horological playground with more behind-the-scenes, colourful, and opinionated content.

Baume & Mercier take the Riviera to the next level with the new Riviera Squelette

Hands On

19.04.24

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Baume & Mercier take the Riviera to the next level with the new Riviera Squelette

Baume & Mercier elevates its Riviera to the next level of style with an openworked dial for the first time.

The Bovet Récital 28 Prowess 1 is the first watch ever to acknowledge daylight savings

Hands On

19.04.24

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The Bovet Récital 28 Prowess 1 is the first watch ever to acknowledge daylight savings

A world-first complication is quite a rarity nowadays, especially a useful one like in the case of this Bovet.

Explore sparkling eccentricity with the Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Gem-Set

Hands On

18.04.24

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Explore sparkling eccentricity with the Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Gem-Set

Penned by the most renowned watch designer of all time, Gerald Charles goes for a diamond-studded look.

IWC unveil subtle yet compelling tweaks to their Portugieser Automatic models

Hands On

18.04.24

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IWC unveil subtle yet compelling tweaks to their Portugieser Automatic models

A 42mm model returns, now with a beefy power reserve and date window, while the 40mm gets a classy precious metal update.

It’s back! Time+Tide Kiss, Marry, Kill Watches and Wonders 2024 edition

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18.04.24

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It’s back! Time+Tide Kiss, Marry, Kill Watches and Wonders 2024 edition

You've read the reviews, watched the videos, and seen the Instagram posts - but what do the members of our team really think?

Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe takes us through the new Unico collection

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18.04.24

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Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe takes us through the new Unico collection

Whether circular or square, Hublot always knows how to make a bang through their mastery of colours and materials.

This new Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 Collection marks 100 days until the opening of the Olympic Games

Introducing

17.04.24

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This new Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 Collection marks 100 days until the opening of the Olympic Games

With no mention of the Olympics dialside, the new Chronoscope is decadently elegant.

Every Panerai released at Watches and Wonders 2024

Introducing

17.04.24

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Every Panerai released at Watches and Wonders 2024

The legendary dive watch brand focuses on the Submersible for Watches and Wonders 2024.

The Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla is an iced-out modular marvel

Introducing

17.04.24

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The Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla is an iced-out modular marvel

Vacheron Constantin recall the decadence of the Roaring Twenties with a convertible, gem-set wonder.

The Defy Extreme Diver brings back a diver to the Zenith catalogue

Introducing

16.04.24

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The Defy Extreme Diver brings back a diver to the Zenith catalogue

Zenith have resurrected the Defy Extreme Diver with full vigour and in-your-face attitude.

Every new Frederique Constant from Watches & Wonders 2024

Lists

16.04.24

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Every new Frederique Constant from Watches & Wonders 2024

Frederique Constant has introduced updated versions of both their Classic Date Manufacture and Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture.