The Home of Watch Culture Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:53:32 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 https://timeandtidewatches.com/lewis-hamilton-iwc-laureus-auction/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 01:30:10 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237317 It's the watch the F1 champ wore on the podium when celebrating his win at the 2024 British Grand Prix earlier this year.

The post Going, going, gone! Lewis Hamilton’s IWC team watch raises CHF 220,000 for charity at auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/christies-collectibles-part-2-auction/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:01:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236857 The obviously amazing and the undeservingly underrated from Christie's latest auction.

The post The big dogs and the underdogs from Christie’s The Collectibles Part 2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/tt-team-picks-timeforart-2024/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:01:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236681 All raising money for a good cause, we select our favourite watches from this year's TimeForArt auction with some surprise choices.

The post The Time+Tide team picks their favourite TimeForArt 2024 watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/tom-brady-goat-collection-auction-opinion/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:31:40 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236116 Rolex, Richard Mille, IWC, and Patek Philippe are all on the table. But Brady's AP is the hot topic...

The post Is Tom Brady about to be in horological hot water with Audemars Piguet? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/phillips-reloaded-auction/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 22:01:05 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235027 There are a lot of stories in watches, and these four have more to say than most, with a unique Rolex, an early F.P. Journe, and more.

The post Phillips Reloaded auction brings the best of neo-vintage to the market appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/iwc-pilots-watch-chronograph-polaris-dawn-news/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:01:31 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233257 IWC is set to explore space through the Polaris Dawn mission, and all for the sake of charity.

The post Four spacefaring IWC Polaris Dawn watches to be auctioned off for charity upon their return to Earth appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/steve-mcqueen-screen-worn-heuer-monaco-le-mans-sothebys-auctions/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:15:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232708 The Heuer Monaco 1133B is highly coveted by watch collectors, but one worn by Steve McQueen takes things to a whole new level.

The post Screen-worn Steve McQueen Le Mans TAG Heuer Monaco heading to Sotheby’s auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/michael-schumacher-christies-geneva-2024/ Thu, 16 May 2024 07:01:33 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=227293 Unique and ultra-rare was the name of the game, with F.P. Journe, Audemars Piguet, and Rolex owned by Schumacher being sold.

The post Michael Schumacher’s collection exceeds $4 million at Christie’s appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/sylvester-stallone-sothebys-june-2024-patek-grandmaster-chime/ Wed, 08 May 2024 10:01:58 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226706 Sly has enlisted Sotheby's to auction off a significant part of his collection, including the first-ever to market Patek Grandmaster Chime.

The post Sylvester Stallone has 11 watches heading to Sotheby’s June 2024 auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/john-jacob-astor-titanic-watch-auction/ Sat, 04 May 2024 07:01:09 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226572 Last week, this pocket watch became the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold at auction.

The post The story of John Jacob Astor’s £1.17 million Titanic watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/sothebys-is-hosting-a-rough-diamonds-watch-auction-soon-in-geneva-inside-a-cave/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:30:17 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=224597 A watch auction hosted inside of a cave? Surely not. Well, do not be so sure because this is 100% actually happening next week in Geneva. Dubbed by Sotheby’s as the ‘Rough Diamonds’ auction, the sale will be hosted underground at the wine cellar La Corne à Vin (47 bis Rue de Lausanne, Geneva) on … Continued

The post Sotheby’s is hosting a ‘Rough Diamonds’ watch auction soon in Geneva INSIDE A CAVE appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/a-reuben-schoots-series-1-is-up-for-grabs-on-loupe-this/ Sat, 02 Mar 2024 10:01:57 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=220778 Only 6 pcs. were ever made, but a second Reuben Schoots Series 1 just hit the auction block on Loupe This.

The post RARE COINCIDENCE: A 2nd Reuben Schoots Series 1 has just landed on the Loupe This auction platform! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/omega-moonswatch-charity-auction-raises-chf-534670-for-orbis-international-sothebys-news/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:31:15 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=220248 If you were looking for an easy way to get your hands on some special MoonSwatches, you would've paid a pretty penny.

The post MoonSwatch charity auction raises CHF 534,670 for Orbis International appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/elton-johns-christies-auctions/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:01:10 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=213453 The Rocket Man is celebrating his EGOT status in unusual fashion.

The post The highlights of Elton John’s Christie’s auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/succession-fake-panerai-shinola-auction/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:01:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=211545 Two watches from the hit HBO series are up for auction: one real, one fake, both overpriced.

The post Do you love Succession enough to buy a fake Panerai, or overpay for a Shinola? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-supreme-submariner-versus-the-asprey-daytona-and-remaining-alan-hammer-bloore-lot-results-are-in/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:01:41 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=209857 Two customised Rolex, one winner. Which fared better at the Sotheby's Fine Watches auction: the Supreme Submariner or the Asprey Daytona?

The post The Supreme Submariner versus the Asprey Daytona – which went for more? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/sothebys-important-watches-alan-hammer-bloore/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:31:22 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=207774 From John Player Special Daytonas to Hammer Panerai, Zach explores Important Watches results.

The post Alan “Hammer” Bloore collection at Sotheby’s Important Watches achieves US$1.6 million appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/sothebys-fine-watches-online-auction/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:31:38 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=206309 From a purple Daytona to an Advanced Research Patek Philippe - Zach brings you the inside scoop.

The post Rare Asprey Rolex Daytona and more up for grabs now at Sotheby’s Fine Watches online auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/5-lots-sothebys-important-watches-live-december-7-2023/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:01:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=205734 You can fly over to Geneva or Dubai for a watch fair, but the best selection of watches can always be found at an auction house. On December 7, 2023, Sotheby’s will be holding their latest Important Watches auction with 159 exceptional lots to go under the hammer. Ahead of the battle of the paddles, … Continued

The post Zach goes hands-on with five awesome lots from Sotheby’s upcoming Important Watches auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/sothebys-sale-of-two-george-daniels-x-roger-smith-watches-had-a-record-breaking-result/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:01:44 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=201617 When a big auction house presents their latest catalogue of lots, it is expected that it will be filled with various Rolex and Patek Philippe watches. But, it is not an everyday occurence for two incredibly rare and historically significant watches from the likes of George Daniels and Roger W. Smith to pop up – … Continued

The post Sotheby’s sale of two George Daniels x Roger Smith watches had a record-breaking result appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/sothebys-important-watches-auction-part-1/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:30:57 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=200703 A Sotheby's auction can only mean plenty of grails, with a few underappreciated pieces up for grabs.

The post Three heavy hitters and sleepers from Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction in Geneva November 5 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/sothebys-fine-watches-auction-zach-picks-5-lots-to-keep-an-eye-on/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:00:43 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=160822 Watch collectors love the hunt for their next watch, and auctions are a great place to find the next dream reference you desire. Sure, it can be intimidating at times, with high-profile lots going for exorbitant amounts of money, but these auctions typically have very large catalogues with hundreds of lots. For example, the upcoming … Continued

The post Sotheby’s Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/only-watch-out-everywatch-is-the-new-piece-unique-auction-in-town/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:00:47 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=155462 First of all I’d like to apologise for the punny title – it was simply too tempting. Slated to take place from August 16-23, the EveryWatch charity auction is a collaborative effort between Edinburgh’s Lyon & Turnbull auction house, fellow enthusiasts over at Scottish Watches, and nine independent brands whose great generosity is set to … Continued

The post Only Watch out – EveryWatch is the new piece unique auction in town appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/bornas-5-favourite-only-watch-2023-lots/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:22 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=155328 There are those rare times when the watch industry seemingly comes together to do something great, causing even the most devoted online trolls to retreat beneath their virtual bridges and save us from their dubious wisdom. One such occasion is the Only Watch charity auction, running since 2005 and created to benefit those affected by … Continued

The post Borna’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/d-c-s-5-favourite-only-watch-2023-lots/ Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:30:51 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=155091 The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant and show off their horological chops. It’s almost like the watch world’s version of the Met Gala, where designers can truly cut loose, free of the bonds of commerce, and … Continued

The post D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/win-not-one-but-two-blancpain-watches-in-this-charity-fundraiser-for-ocean-conservation/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:30:13 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=153200 Seventy years ago in 1953, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms became the first modern dive watch that was readily available to consumers. Tackling the practical requests of French Navy combat swimmers, the original Fifty Fathoms set the default style for modern diving watches by offering guaranteed water resistance, a large 41mm case, a rotating timing bezel … Continued

The post You can get not one but TWO Blancpain watches in this charity fundraiser for ocean conservation appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/update-the-winner-of-the-grand-seiko-au-sbgj269-auction-will-also-get-a-vip-trip-to-japan-under-one-condition/ Sun, 16 Jul 2023 01:00:33 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=152409 The notion of a nature-inspired watch is nothing new for Grand Seiko, it is certainly their M.O. But when the Grand Seiko SBGJ269 “Pink Flannel Flower” Limited Edition was released last year it was a huge deal for multiple reasons. Firstly, the SBGJ269 was the first-ever Australian limited edition from Grand Seiko. Secondly, the 50-piece … Continued

The post UPDATE: The winner of the Grand Seiko AU SBGJ269 auction will also get a VIP trip to Japan – under one condition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/fergs-5-favourite-only-watch-2023-lots/ Sat, 15 Jul 2023 07:00:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=151887 Picking out my favourite references for this year’s Only Watch auctions, I was pretty shocked to realise how much my tastes have changed over the last handful of years. Some of these brands I even used to hate, although I won’t be admitting which ones. Only Watch is the perfect chance for brands to change … Continued

The post Ferg’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/australian-independent-watchmaker-reuben-schoots-watch-is-on-loupe-this-but-i-am-the-highest-bidder-so-back-off/ Sat, 08 Jul 2023 07:00:01 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=151035 Watchmaking is a source of pride for various regions. Of course the most famous are the Swiss, but Japan, Britain, Germany also proudly boast high quality watchmaking – where each region has their own personal stamp on the art form. The USA, once home to a burgeoning watch industry, finds itself working back towards prestige, … Continued

The post Australian independent watchmaker Reuben Schoots’ watch is on Loupe This – but I am the highest bidder so BACK OFF! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/grand-seiko-auctions-off-last-pink-flannel-flower-watch-to-help-australian-wildlife/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:00:30 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=150600 Australia has the highest rate of mammal extinction in the world with nearly one in three of our unique mammals at risk of dying out. The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife are the charity partner of Australia’s national parks, ensuring that our wildlife and wilderness are conserved for future generations. What’s all this got to do … Continued

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