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How about that? Normally seen as a procession around the streets of Monaco, this year’s edition was anything but dull due to heavy rain right before the start of the famous race. All of Christian Horner’s rain dances seemed to have paid off with his Red Bull Racing duo of Sergio “Checo” Perez and Max … ContinuedThe post This is the watch Checo Perez wore on the podium in Monaco appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The glamour of the red carpet at the Cannes film festival is synonymous with gold and diamonds. And thanks to Chopard – one of the pioneers when it comes to ethical gold – the festival’s Palme d’Or trophy and the brand’s Red Carpet collection are helping to make change in the world by using ethically sourced gold and gemstones.

The unlikely pinkish color bewitches collectors and watchmakers alike. Our design columnist thinks she knows why.

As the founder of the totally gonzo brand MB&F;, a man called Max Büsser is one of the world's most daring watchmakers – a charismatic visionary who, among other things, makes time machines that look like bullfrogs. I had no idea.

"Audemars Piguet made me a piece unique to bring out on tour. And now it's pretty much all I wear."

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week, TAG Heuer delighted many watch lovers with the release of a new Heuer Monaco Dark Lord Special Edition for the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix. The Dark Lord reminded us of a certain Monaco-loving drug lord, Breaking Bad’s unlikely criminal mastermind, Walter White. This story delves into the symbolism of his watch and … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: The truth behind Walter White’s TAG Heuer Monaco in Breaking Bad appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Armin Strom gives its Mirrored Force Resonance a facelift, and interestingly calls it the First Edition, though the model has been around since 2016.

Martin Green has a passion for diamond-set watches. For him, these watches add an extra layer of craftsmanship while giving designers new ways of expressing themselves. Some brands do gem-setting extremely well, and Parmigiani with its new Tonda variation is a perfect example.

Each day, when you step outside, it is always great start to a morning to look up and see a clear blue sky. As a master of materials, Hublot has captured that essence within their ceramic with this dreamy hue that’s adjacent to Tiffany blue. Sky blue is not a new hue for Hublot, but … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: It’s never overcast with the new Hublot Big Bang Integral Sky Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Inspired by the amazing Vacheron Constantin Tribute to Great Civilisations, here is our list of 6 top recommendations of métier d'art dials on watches.

From online discussions to leaks, and most recently, our introducing post, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on the new Tissot PRX 35. We finally got the chance, and made the most of our time with these five gems. By this point, the PRX talk is probably coming out of your ears, so we’ll … ContinuedThe post OK, this might be the Tissot PRX you’ve been waiting for… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Nineteenth-century French horologist Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, a man now famous as the father of modern magic, inspired Cartier to begin dabbling in mystery clocks in 1912. And the famous brand has never stopped as an exhibition showing 19 historical mystery clocks so richly illustrated.

I know it has been a minute, but the Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword is back! This week’s crossword digs into watch listing terms, the phrases we commonly find in online listings for various watches – which can sometimes be vague or confusing for less experienced buyers. Test your mettle below, or discover more about the … ContinuedThe post Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #8 “Watch Listing Terms” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

As a reminder that Ian Skellern is getting old, it seems like it was only yesterday that Urwerk was a brash young startup, however 2022 sees the brand celebrating its 25th anniversary. For him, the one timepiece that encapsulates the most of Urwerk in one watch is the incredible UR-112 Aggregat.

The TAG Heuer Monaco is an irrefutable classic. Which is why it is one of the select references we tackled in our series The Icons. Born in 1969, the Monaco changed the game as it was the first automatic, square and water-resistant chronograph. The watch gained further notoriety on the wrist of Steve McQueen in … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: TAG Heuer pays tribute to the Monaco “Dark Lord” with a new Special Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Having the Zenith brand heritage and the enhanced movement also helps it stay away from the negative publicity of being ‘just a Daytona copy’. The watch is priced at US$38,200 approximately 3.5 times more than the steel version at US$11,000.

As the Finals prepare to tip off, join us as we explore the connections between hoops and horology.

In the last decade, more and more brands have started to embrace the use of bronze in their watches. The material, and its ability to “come alive” on the wrist, adds a unique quality that many collectors enjoy. For Norqain this isn’t breaking news as over the last two years they’ve introduced multiple references making … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Add colour to your travels with the Norqain Freedom 60 GMT Bronze Midnight Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Let's be honest: nobody needs a high-end mechanical watch. That we want one is based on the different levels of how a particular watch appeals to our emotions. And in the heat of passion, we sometimes tend to forget that, as in any normal industry, companies sometimes cease to exist for a panoply of reasons. What should you consider if you would still like to own a watch made by a now-defunct brand? Martin Green has some answers.

Watches with that integrated-bracelet appeal and 1970s aesthetic are all the rage right now. Recently Vacheron Constantin released its 222 to some acclaim, and Tissot’s smash hit, the PRX, both underlined what many had already noticed – people love the design and clear-cut lines of integrated bracelet watches.  Let’s face it: while most of would love … ContinuedThe post Five great integrated-bracelet watches for under $10,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

When it comes to value proposition, no watch brand does it better than Tissot. And the new Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional is another winner in our books.

Minhoon Yoo is paving the way for Korean independent horology.

From the 47mm Destros and Bronzos to the monstrous 60mm Egiziano, Panerai has never shied away from large diameters, nor should they, for that matter. The first watches Panerai made were modified pocket watches – the 1936 ref. 2533 measured in at 47mm. Today, however, is about the more wearable spectrum of Panerai’s catalogue. The … ContinuedThe post Honey, I shrunk the PAM! Hands-on with the Panerai Quaranta collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

GaryG was invited to Los Angeles for the opening of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Rodeo Drive boutique and was a promised “special surprise” that turned out to be a lovely exhibit of heritage pieces drawn from the brand’s vault. Here he shares his experiences of the event and the watches.