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INTRODUCING: The Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm in Sedna gold with grey enamel dial  Time+Tide
Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm May 20, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm in Sedna gold with grey enamel dial 

When the time came to see Omega’s 2019 collection I was pretty sure I knew what I was going to see, and what I was going to like. Speedmasters (obvs) and Seamasters mostly. And to be fair, I was not disappointed. But I was surprised. I was surprised by some very nice new additions to … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm in Sedna gold with grey enamel dial  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

RECOMMENDED READING: 5 watchmaking manufactures you need to know Time+Tide
May 20, 2019

RECOMMENDED READING: 5 watchmaking manufactures you need to know

‘Manufacture’ is one of those watchmaking buzzwords you hear fairly frequently. Basically, it’s a fancy word for factory, but in the slow-moving and hallowed halls of horology it’s so much more. Think airy, well-lit rooms with highly skilled watchmakers investing countless hours on minute details most will never see. A far cry from the typical … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: 5 watchmaking manufactures you need to know appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A fistful of tourbillons and a fancy fish – 3 high-end standouts from Time to Move Time+Tide
May 20, 2019

A fistful of tourbillons and a fancy fish – 3 high-end standouts from Time to Move

Time to Move, which took place last week in Switzerland, is the higher end Swatch Group brands’ alternative to Baselworld. And because they’re the prestige brands, it’s only fitting to expect some prestigious watches. We were not disappointed. Here are three watches that are less about telling the time and more about showing the world … ContinuedThe post A fistful of tourbillons and a fancy fish – 3 high-end standouts from Time to Move appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

RECOMMENDED READING: The ultimate guide to the vintage Heuer Monaco Time+Tide
TAG Heuer that’s celebrating May 20, 2019

RECOMMENDED READING: The ultimate guide to the vintage Heuer Monaco

  The Monaco Grand Prix kicks off on May 26, and amidst the high octane and hairpin turns, it’s widely expected that we’re going to get some sort of announcement from TAG Heuer that’s celebrating the 50th anniversary of what’s arguably TAG Heuer’s most famous watch, the Monaco.  And while we can’t be sure about … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The ultimate guide to the vintage Heuer Monaco appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

4 bronze watches you may have missed from $700 to $7000, including Zelos, Bell & Ross and Montblanc Time+Tide
Bell & Ross May 19, 2019

4 bronze watches you may have missed from $700 to $7000, including Zelos, Bell & Ross and Montblanc

The use of bronze as a case material in watchmaking has surpassed trend to establish itself as a mainstay. Certain bronzed, beautiful models have achieved legend status, such as the Panerai Bronzo, the OG of modern bronze watches, but just as many go undiscovered and unheralded – we compiled a quartet of very different offerings, … ContinuedThe post 4 bronze watches you may have missed from $700 to $7000, including Zelos, Bell & Ross and Montblanc appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bringing one of the most badly abused Omega Speedmasters we’ve ever seen back from the dead Time+Tide
Omega Speedmasters we’ve ever seen May 19, 2019

Bringing one of the most badly abused Omega Speedmasters we’ve ever seen back from the dead

It takes a lot of physical abuse to make a watch as iconic as an Omega Speedmaster verge on unrecognisable. But the owner of this watch tried. When photos of a badly beaten 1969 Omega Speedmaster started doing the rounds on Instagram, it had our immediate attention. So many questions: What the hell are ‘welding … ContinuedThe post Bringing one of the most badly abused Omega Speedmasters we’ve ever seen back from the dead appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Chronograph Time+Tide
Jaquet Droz May 18, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Chronograph

The Grande Seconde is perhaps Jaquet Droz’s most recognisable design, with an outsize second hand and characteristic figure 8 layout that you can spot from across a room. It’s also a versatile design that’s been called into service for a range of complications. But never a chronograph. Until this week’s release of the Jaquet Droz … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Glashütte Original SeaQ Time+Tide
Glashütte Original SeaQ Think Glashütte Original May 18, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Glashütte Original SeaQ

Think Glashütte Original and the chances are good that ‘diver’ isn’t a category that immediately springs to mind. The German brand is known for many things – from 3/4 plates to Panorama dates – but undersea adventure isn’t really one of them.  That’s not to say that the brand doesn’t have form in the area. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Glashütte Original SeaQ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Air Command Time+Tide
Blancpain Air Command When we May 18, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Air Command

When we were shown the new Blancpain products at Time to Move, we expected to see Fifty Fathoms and Villeret. We did not expect a pilot’s chronograph.  But, oh boy, was the Blancpain Air Command a pleasant surprise. On its face, this 500-piece limited edition is a very handsome heritage-styled number, with a 42.5mm steel … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Air Command appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Flat Skeleton 5395 Time+Tide
Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Flat Skeleton May 17, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Flat Skeleton 5395

Last year, Breguet introduced a stunningly simple, surprisingly asymmetrical addition to the Classique family, the Tourbillon Extra-Flat. This year, at Time to Move, they’ve premiered the next chapter. It’s still a Classique Tourbillon, but it’s been dramatically skeletonised. Meet the Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Flat Skeleton 5395.  First things first – the fundamentals: 41mm across by … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Flat Skeleton 5395 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph Time+Tide
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph May 17, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph

The Seamaster Planet Ocean, with its bright orange details, is a favourite in the modern Omega lineup, a compelling combination of brightness and brown. And now we’ve been treated to a brand new version. First of all, this watch is large: 45.5mm across, and  tall on the wrist. It’s also heavy thanks to the steel … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de Combat’  Time+Tide
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de May 17, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de Combat’ 

Like it or not, the origin story of Blancpain’s famous diver is inseparable from that of naval warfare. The development of the original watch was driven by two men, Captain Robert Maloubier and Lieutenant Claude Riffaud, who were in charge of a newly formed French unit, the Combat Swimmers - or Nageurs de Combat. They … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de Combat’  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition in steel (with a bit of gold) Time+Tide
Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th May 16, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition in steel (with a bit of gold)

Earlier in the year, Omega celebrated 50 years of Man stepping off our terrestrial sphere with the release of a very faithful reissue of the 1969 commemorative gold Speedmaster (even though the alloy itself is very new). But everyone kind of figured that wouldn’t be the only celebratory Speedy to step out of the brand’s … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition in steel (with a bit of gold) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

My pick of the 6 best new Omega watches for 2019, fresh from Time to Move Time+Tide
Omega watches May 16, 2019

My pick of the 6 best new Omega watches for 2019, fresh from Time to Move

Omega, as you would expect from the Swatch Group powerhouse, had a panoply of new watches on display at Time to Move. We were treated to a total of 67 new watches (often minor variations in case/dial/etc, but still), and two special vintage pieces thrown in for good measure. Suffice to say there’s a lot … ContinuedThe post My pick of the 6 best new Omega watches for 2019, fresh from Time to Move appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Our motorbike competition is closed, but the digital buying guide is still free to download Time+Tide
May 16, 2019

Our motorbike competition is closed, but the digital buying guide is still free to download

There are only three days until our competition for Australian watch lovers to win a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition closes. Entering is as easy as going here, letting us know what the last watch you bought was, filling in your details and joining our mailing list for all of those subscriber-only good-times. … ContinuedThe post Our motorbike competition is closed, but the digital buying guide is still free to download appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Are you more of a Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? You should know after watching this video. Time+Tide
Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? May 16, 2019

Are you more of a Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? You should know after watching this video.

Editor’s note: There are two incredibly strong and distinctive design codes within the Panerai brand. They are the Radiomir and Luminor collections - both are instantly recognisable. Both have unimpeachable histories: one decorated in war, the other in Hollywood. Both are manly as all get-out on the wrist. Though, interestingly, the more popular - and iconic - of the two … ContinuedThe post Are you more of a Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? You should know after watching this video. appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Revisiting the $20k fantasy watch collection, reader edition Time+Tide
May 14, 2019

Revisiting the $20k fantasy watch collection, reader edition

Editor’s note: The premise of the 20K Fantasy Watch Collection is simple: construct a hypothetical watch collection with as many watches as you like for as close to $20,000 AUD as possible. The only other stipulation - you can’t choose any watches that you currently own. As for whether you choose new or second hand, it’s … ContinuedThe post Revisiting the $20k fantasy watch collection, reader edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

6 milestones / gifting occasions that you should buy a watch for (that also make good excuses to buy for yourself) Time+Tide
Casio ns May 13, 2019

6 milestones / gifting occasions that you should buy a watch for (that also make good excuses to buy for yourself)

Personally, I don’t need an excuse to buy a watch for myself. But I have, many times, used certain milestones as justification for a purchase whenever they have come under scrutiny. So whether or not you genuinely want to buy a timepiece to commemorate a special time in your life, or whether you just want … ContinuedThe post 6 milestones / gifting occasions that you should buy a watch for (that also make good excuses to buy for yourself) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

3 watches that prove Elvis Presley was also the King of the unconventional Time+Tide
Omega May 12, 2019

3 watches that prove Elvis Presley was also the King of the unconventional

When this video, about holding Elvis Presley’s diamond-encrusted Omega in my hand, posted just now, the first commenter wrote “so excited“. This could be in relation to his own emotional state, or more likely it’s a comment about mine, as I beam, grin and awkwardly talk my way through yet another surreal moment that had … ContinuedThe post 3 watches that prove Elvis Presley was also the King of the unconventional appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The best watches to wear with black – Part 1, featuring Rolex, Omega, Hublot and Panerai Time+Tide
Panerai It may come as May 12, 2019

The best watches to wear with black – Part 1, featuring Rolex, Omega, Hublot and Panerai

It may come as news to you (but not to our second biggest audience group by city, after Sydney) that people from Melbourne have a thing for wearing black. Some say it’s an inherently arty nature. You never know when you’re going to be invited to a gallery launch, after all. Being from Melbourne, we … ContinuedThe post The best watches to wear with black – Part 1, featuring Rolex, Omega, Hublot and Panerai appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The best watches to wear with black – Part 2, featuring Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Tudor and Bulgari Time+Tide
Audemars Piguet Breitling Tudor May 12, 2019

The best watches to wear with black – Part 2, featuring Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Tudor and Bulgari

You could argue that matching watches with a black outfit is the easiest of all scenarios - any watch you choose is hardly going to clash. But while it’s safe, it’s also an opportunity, because when it’s done well, it can be unforgettable. When we put the question to you, our readers and followers - … ContinuedThe post The best watches to wear with black – Part 2, featuring Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Tudor and Bulgari appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INSIGHT: The horologist’s guide to the galaxy Time+Tide
May 11, 2019

INSIGHT: The horologist’s guide to the galaxy

For generations, the business of buying and selling watches has remained remarkably stable. But all that’s changed in the digital age. This is your guide to watch buying in the 21st century, which originally appeared in our buying guide NOW, which you can download here.  You can’t buy the above watch. It was made in a … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: The horologist’s guide to the galaxy appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The world of watchmaking at Breguet Time+Tide
Breguet Editor’s note Next week May 11, 2019

The world of watchmaking at Breguet

Editor’s note: Next week, Breguet will unveil its 2019 releases to the world, and we can’t wait. So, in preparation, we thought we’d have another look at Justin’s piece on the fundamentals of Breguet’s approach to watchmaking and watch design … With a brand so rich in history, the origins of what can only be … ContinuedThe post The world of watchmaking at Breguet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Two-tone done right – the Tudor Black Bay S&G; Time+Tide
Tudor Black Bay S&G; Editor’s May 10, 2019

Two-tone done right – the Tudor Black Bay S&G;

Editor’s note: The last few years has seen an increasing number of two-tone releases - even several in yellow (!) gold. All of which only confirms that bi-metallic watches are back in a big way. One of the best is the Tudor Black Bay S&G;. Here it is in all its steel and gold glory … ContinuedThe post Two-tone done right – the Tudor Black Bay S&G; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Bremont Jaguar D-Type Time+Tide
Bremont Jaguar D-Type It’s been May 9, 2019

HANDS-ON: The Bremont Jaguar D-Type

It’s been a minute or two since we’ve been treated to an automotive limited edition from the English chaps at Bremont. And can I just say, it’s been worth the wait. Today we’ve been treated to the latest chapter in their partnership with Jaguar (the first Bremont X Jag watch appeared in 2014), and this … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bremont Jaguar D-Type appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

One of the coolest dual times we’ve seen in ages – the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer Time+Tide
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer May 9, 2019

One of the coolest dual times we’ve seen in ages – the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer

Editor’s note: There’s no denying that dual time, or GMT watches are useful. They’re also a bit of a pain if you want to change time zones on the fly. Well, the ingenious Oris Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer takes that minor irritation out of the equation, and how!  The story in a second It’s all … ContinuedThe post One of the coolest dual times we’ve seen in ages – the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Have Montblanc Orbis Terrarum, will travel Time+Tide
Montblanc Orbis Terrarum will travel May 8, 2019

Have Montblanc Orbis Terrarum, will travel

Editor’s note: Last Baselworld (2018, not 2019), I decided to mix things up a little and leave my normal bunch of plain and simple three-handers at home for something a little, um, busier. Well, a lot busier if we’re honest. But trust me, all the colours and text on the dial of the Montblanc Orbis Terrarum … ContinuedThe post Have Montblanc Orbis Terrarum, will travel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.