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Tired of your watches? Try swapping straps

Strap changes punch above their weight when it comes to watch collecting.The post Tired of your watches? Try swapping straps appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Petrolhead Corner – The One-of-a-Kind Mercedes G-Class That Entered The Dakar Rally Four Times Can Be Yours!

Every year, in early January, my racing heart beats a little faster for a very simple reason. It’s the men and women who bravely try to conquer the desert on two, four or more wheels for days on end. Travelling thousands of miles through the toughest terrain, it’s not for the faint-hearted. And with the […]

Fratello’s Top 5 Releases From LVMH Brands In 2025

Another Friday, another list. This week, we look at some of LVMH’s horological highlights of 2025. Next week, LVMH Watch Week will take place in Milan, Italy. During this seventh edition of the event, from January 19th to 21st, 2026, all nine watch brands within the group will present their first new offerings of the […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Releases From LVMH Brands In 2025 to read the full article.

Norqain picks the warm glow of the golden hour for inspiration for its latest Adventure Sport limited edition collection

Exclusively available in the USA and Canada only, these bronze Adventure Sport models evoke every photographer's favourite time of day.The post Norqain picks the warm glow of the golden hour for inspiration for its latest Adventure Sport limited edition collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Vacheron Constantin And Phillips Announce Concours d’Élégance Horlogère

The first concours dedicated exclusively to Vacheron Constantin's timepieces pays tribute to collectors and preserves the brand's legacy.

Industry News – Richemont Reports Sales Up 11% For the Third Quarter of 2025

Despite a challenging political and economic context worldwide, and the undeniable impact of tariffs on exports to the US, luxury powerhouse Richemont, owner of Cartier, IWC, JLC, and Vacheron, seems to remain strong. Indeed, in its latest quarterly report for the three-month period ended 31 December 2025 versus the prior-year period, and at constant exchange […]

First Look – The Venezianico Redentore Utopia II Enhances Italian Watchmaking with the Refined V5001 Calibre

Founded by brothers Alberto and Alessandro Morelli in 2017, the Venice-based brand was initially launched as Meccaniche Veneziane. The company got noticed with the Nereide diver and the Redentore dress line before rebranding in 2022 to strengthen its identity and link to Venetian craftsmanship. The Redentore Utopia II, after the 2024 Redentore Utopia, is the […]

First Look – The New Models Of The Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H Are Ready To Go Racing (incl. Video)

With more than a century of watchmaking under its belt, Hamilton has more than earned its place in history. The brand has ventured into many areas of the industry, and has launched a fair share of iconic watches, such as the Ventura, Pulsar and Chrono-Matic. Military-issued and -inspired watches like the W10 and the Khaki […]

Sleeper hits: the Time+Tide Team shares some absolute bangers you might have missed in 2025

We’re all in 2026 mode, but there’s just some things you can’t sleep on.The post Sleeper hits: the Time+Tide Team shares some absolute bangers you might have missed in 2025 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Omega Introduces the New Speedmaster Professional “Black and White”

The Speedmaster family grows again today as Omega announces a pair of new Moonwatches to the stable. The new additions, which the brand refers to as the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Black and White, seem kind of obvious at first glance, but if you dig a little deeper (just a little) these watches actually say something interesting about what a Speedmaster Professional is, and it’s somewhat different than what that was only a few years ago. Broadly speaking, what we have here are a pair of manually wound Speedmasters with a classic reverse panda dial layout, one in steel and one in 18k Moonshine Gold. A reverse panda layout, with a black base dial and white subdials, is not in and of itself all that unusual, but in the world of Speedmaster Professionals it’s quite out of the ordinary. Apart from limited editions, which are really a separate category altogether, the Speedy Pro has always just been black, until it wasn’t. The introduction of the white dial Speedmaster a few years ago reoriented us to think differently about these watches, and this pair, in a small way, does it again.  The execution of these Black and White editions appears to be top notch. The black dials are varnished and lacquered, which ought to give them a more luxurious orientation than the standard matte black Speedy. The subdial frames are rhodium plated, and the white subdials have been given a lacquer treatment as well.  Specs match other Speedmaster Professionals exactly, as you’d ex...

Introducing – Benjamin Hui’s Independent Atelier Debuts Project Tai Yu, In Honour Of China’s First AHCI Watchmaker

Founder of Independent Atelier and watch collector Benjamin Hui has spent a good portion of his life devoted to the work of Kiu Tai Yu. As one of the key figures in the birth and rise of Chinese high-end independent watchmaking, Tai Yu was the first applicant from China to become a member of the […]

Introducing: Two New Meteorite-Dial Variants Of The Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0

The Gerald Charles Maestro line expands with two new Maestro 2.0 Meteorite models, both featuring dials cut from Muonionalusta meteorite. For the first time, the brand combines this material with a small-seconds display inside the familiar asymmetric Maestro case. The project began modestly, driven by the idea of placing a meteorite dial inside the Maestro […] Visit Introducing: Two New Meteorite-Dial Variants Of The Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 to read the full article.

Introducing: The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Black & White, With Lacquered Dials And Ceramic Bezels (Live Pics)

Two new Moonwatch variations bring a shiny, modern twist to a classic design.

First Look – Omega Launches the Speedmaster Moonwatch with Black and White Dials

The modern Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, the direct descendant of the watch that accompanied Apollo 11 crew members to the Moon, doesn’t need much introduction anymore. It is, undeniably, one of the most iconic and storied timepieces in existence. But there is more than one Moonwatch. Besides the classic steel version with a closed back […]

Omega’s latest pair of Speedmaster Moonwatch Professionals feature lacquered reverse panda dials

The current generation of the legendary Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional now has a new black and white lacquered dial.The post Omega’s latest pair of Speedmaster Moonwatch Professionals feature lacquered reverse panda dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hands-on – The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Flying Hours in Steel, a Blend of Horology and Sportiness

Satellite hour displays are exciting because, apart from the lyrical mood, for most brands, except Urwerk, which made it a signature feature, they are a departure from the ordinary. They stand out from the core collections, reflecting the design, engineering effort and each brand’s specific interpretation of the wandering hours indication. In 2018, when H. […]

Cartier’s Tank à Guichets: A window through time

More Year of the Horse releases: now from Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon

This Chinese New Year Arnold & Son releases the Perpetual Moon with the theme of the Fire Horse bringing hope of vitality to the industry.

Kurono Tokyo kicks off 2026 with its first watch ever with a meteorite dial (and for under US$2K!)

In just under 3 days, orders will open for Kurono Tokyo's first-ever watch with a meteorite dial.The post Kurono Tokyo kicks off 2026 with its first watch ever with a meteorite dial (and for under US$2K!) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing: The Credor Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima Limited Edition

Credor resurrected the Goldfeather name in 2023 with a pair of gold models. The watches combined elegant proportions with a thin case. Unfortunately, the pieces were only offered in Japan. For 2026, there’s good news afoot with a new release intended for global distribution. The new Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima Limited Edition is a beauty that […] Visit Introducing: The Credor Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima Limited Edition to read the full article.

What $5,000 Buys You in 2026

Today we’re posing the question: what does $5,000 buy you in 2026? It’s an entry-level luxury showdown, where we see how far your dollar goes in today’s horological landscape. We’ll be looking at watches from around $4,500 to $5,000 from major brands, and give you an overview of my picks within this tier. This price po

Introducing: The Synchron Sealab Ti300M

We haven’t heard much from Synchron since the summer of 2023, but the beginning of 2026 has brought good tidings. The new Sealab Ti300M sports a familiar look, yet it brings modern features appreciated by collectors. We’ll follow this introduction up with a hands-on review next month. For now, though, let’s take a brief look […] Visit Introducing: The Synchron Sealab Ti300M to read the full article.

Portrait – Founded Out Of Passion, ZLTD Watches Offers Something Different and Refreshing

‘Watches by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts’ is not just a marketing phrase when it comes to ZLTD Watches, but a genuine conviction. It’s about bridging passion, culture and creativity to offer something unique. Singaporean watch nut Z.L. Toh, one half of the brand, started out by spending hours upon hours watching YouTube videos on all things […]

Finnish Finishing: Kortela Valta Unveils the Toka

The Toka from Finnish duo Roope Kortela and René Valta reflects the ongoing appeal of beautifully finished, time-only watches, combining a thoughtfully reworked historical calibre with the brand’s first champlevé enamel dial. With an emphasis on high-grade finishing and increasingly in-house components - including a proprietary free-sprung balance - the Toka is a strong sophomore effort from the startup independent. Rene Valta (foreground) and Roope Kortela Initial thoughts It’s been more than 25 years since Philippe Dufour unveiled the Simplicity, a watch that challenged prevailing wisdom about what fine watchmaking was all about. Launched at a time when brands and collectors were focused on complications, the Simplicity arguably created the niche for highly finished time-only watches and intensified collector focus on independent watchmaking in general. Though the field has become crowded over the past quarter-century, collector demand has proven durable. The Toka is a watch built in this tradition. The Omega calibre inside the Toka has been heavily reworked by Kortela Valta. The watchmakers kept most of the original architecture intact, while applying high-end finishing top to bottom. Furthermore, since the start of 2025, the watchmaking duo has expanded the list of components they’re able to make in-house, including the new free-sprung balance that differentiates the Toka from the Eka and Oma models that preceded it.  The Toka features a fairly traditional...

Introducing – Hublot Classic Fusion Yohji Yamamoto All Black Camo

While Hublot’s Classic Fusion model might look tame in comparison to the brand’s muscular Big Bang quarterbacks, in 1980 it sent shockwaves through the industry. With its unorthodox combination of a gold 37mm porthole-shaped case with exposed screws in the bezel paired with a black rubber strap, Carlo Crocco’s Hublot (French for porthole) watch was […]