https://timeandtidewatches.com/videos/ The Home of Watch Culture Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:26:46 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/video-tag-heuer-aquaracer-professional-300-brings-back-night-diver/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 03:30:01 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=46836 For many people, a TAG Heuer is their first good mechanical Swiss watch. While some swear allegiance to the classic Carrera,  personally I love the motor-racing vibes of their vintage-inspired references and, yes, I do feel a bit more like Steve McQueen when I wear the Monaco. But one thing TAG Heuer does best, is … Continued

The post VIDEO: The new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 brings back the legendary Night Diver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/louis-vuitton-tambour-moon-dual-time-is-a-watch-for-globetrotters/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=46416 Everyone knows Louis Vuitton, as one of the most prominent luxury brands in the world, who’ve been given a stratospheric boost of street cool by their design director, Virgil Abloh. But the question of the day is do their watches have genuine credibility? The answer to that question is a loud “yes”. Any scepticism should … Continued

The post VIDEO: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Dual Time reflects the brand’s globetrotting spirit appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/first-rainbow-bezel-rolex/ Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:00:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=46024 A visit to Phillips at Geneva, after popping in to Bulgari, revealed mind-blowing treasures for our team, who took the hitherto untaken invitation to visit an auction house – not our usual preseve – and check out some of the more extraordinary lots coming up soon in a Geneva-based Phillips auction. One is what Zach … Continued

The post Some jaw-dropping new Girard-Perregaux, and what might be the first factory-set rainbow diamond bezel in the Rolex catalogue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/geneva-watch-days-2021/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:43:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=45990 It’s Friday afternoon in Australia, and while the Time+Tide team has all departed Geneva and returned to Amsterdam (good morning Marcus), France (rise and shine, Elise), London (top o’ the mornin, Mike) and New York (nigh nigh Zach) – I can tell you one thing without having to ask them: they are all, each and … Continued

The post GENEVA WIND DOWN: The first watch fair of the year is done, and our team is cooked, with the best dishes still to be served appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/new-ulysse-nardin-marine-and-urwerk/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:36:45 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=45920 Mike and Zach are having quite the time at Geneva Watch Days, and the best thing for us back at base is getting to remotely tap into that big discovery energy. That pretty consistent raising of the eyebrows as you troop around from booth to booth having your mind shifted, persuaded, and occasionally blown apart … Continued

The post Holy mackerel, this Ulysse Nardin is impressive..! And other discoveries by Zach and Mike, including Urwerk appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/live-from-geneva-the-mickey-mouse-watch-thats-already-gone-and-other-hot-new-2021-bulgari-gg/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:29:06 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=45858 Like we say time and time again, it’s one thing to see a watch in a press release and to see the increasingly unrealistic renders online, noting the multitude of comments from people saying, “I wonder how it really looks?” It’s an entirely different prospect to hold that watch in your hands, and let it do its … Continued

The post Holding all this hot new Bulgari – and Gerald Genta – in our hands, from the Aluminium Pepsi to Mickey appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/rolex-supercollector-eric-ku-responds-to-the-5-new-2021-rolex-releases-inc-explorer-1-2-daytona/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:33:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=16979 It’s crazy to think we only crossed paths with Eric Ku in January of last year, when he so kindly donated a Tiffany stamped Rolex to the Watch & Act auction.  Since then, yet another luminary in the game who had previously been a face on a screen – Hodinkee’s Talking Watches a real highlight … Continued

The post Rolex Supercollector Eric Ku responds to the 5 new 2021 Rolex releases, inc Explorer 1/2 & Daytona appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-new-43mm-big-pilot-by-iwc-how-does-it-compare-to-the-og-models-and-what-are-the-differences-2/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:59:05 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=16988 The Big Pilot watch by IWC has been on a long flight since it first launched as a purely utilitarian watch for pilots in the 1940s. Since then it’s had a major comeback as a cultural icon in 2002 and now, it is re-engineered for civilian life with a smaller diameter, more water resistance, a … Continued

The post The NEW 43mm Big Pilot by IWC! How does it compare to the OG models, and what are the differences? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/swing-back-into-things-with-the-2021-tag-heuer-connected-collection-2/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:04:24 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=16991 When people think back to the beginning of smartwatches, they invariably think of the first Apple Watch back in 2015, but what isn’t well known is that TAG Heuer released their first Connected watch in the very same year. Yep, TAG Heuer have had skin in the smartwatch game for almost as long as anyone, … Continued

The post Swing back into things with the 2021 TAG Heuer Connected collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-doxa-sub-300-carbon-aqua-lung-us-divers-that-should-have-won-the-gphg-2/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:29:37 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17003 I have made it no secret that I felt the DOXA SUB 300 Carbon Aqua Lung US Divers watch was snubbed in the Divers prize at the 2020 GPHG awards. I have nothing against Breitling, let me be 100% clear on that fact, but I personally felt that if the vote were left to the … Continued

The post The DOXA SUB 300 Carbon Aqua Lung US Divers that should have won the GPHG appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-hublot-big-bang-integral-king-gold-is-a-watch-that-demands-attention-2/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:15:05 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17009 Editor’s note: Andrew walked through the door of the Time+Tide office one afternoon in February and looked down at his wrist. “It’s a watch that can wear you if you’re not careful,” he said, gaze still fixed on the Hublot Big Bang Integral King Gold that he was wearing. A strong statement from a man … Continued

The post The Hublot Big Bang Integral King Gold is a watch that demands attention appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/is-the-rolex-gmt-master-ii-126711chnr-rootbeer-the-best-two-tone-watch-on-the-market-today-2/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 03:38:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17021 Two-tone watches were all the rage in the 90s, but today many collectors have shunned the configuration out of fear they will look like Jordan Belfort. But not all two-tone is created equal, and Rolex has came up with a more youthful interpretation. The Rolex GMT Master II 126711CHNR Rootbeer is a modern take on … Continued

The post Is the Rolex GMT Master II 126711CHNR “Rootbeer” the best two-tone watch on the market today? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-h-moser-cie-streamliner-flyback-chronograph-refuses-to-play-by-the-rules/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:24:35 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17027 Just when we had finally sussed out the design language of Moser they have another ace up their sleeve and it seems to be a very big sleeve indeed. The H.Moser & Cie Streamliner Flyback Chronograph still feels new, even after being out for almost a year and, with its timeless vibe, I suspect that’ll … Continued

The post The H.Moser & Cie Streamliner Flyback Chronograph refuses to play by the rules appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-moser-swiss-alp-watch-final-upgrade-is-a-brilliantly-subversive-response-to-the-apple-watch-2/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:23:17 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17042 Forever the provocateur of the Swiss watch industry, Moser is up to its old tricks again. Say hello to the Moser Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade, the last chapter in the Swiss Alp Watch saga that began way back in 2016. Half a decade ago it was a totally new release from the manufacturer with … Continued

The post The Moser Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade is a brilliantly subversive response to the Apple Watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-john-robert-archetype-is-a-dressy-tool-watch-from-melbourne-with-an-intriguing-linen-dial-2/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:22:28 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17045 If you’re looking for a go anywhere, do anything type of watch, but don’t want to spend a fortune, John Robert Wristwatches might be what you’re looking for. Based in Melbourne, but produced in Switzerland, they recently released their debut collection aptly names the Archetype. This collection was born out of a desire to have … Continued

The post The John Robert Archetype is a dressy tool watch from Melbourne with an intriguing linen dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-grand-seiko-sbgw264-reinforces-the-brands-bid-to-become-the-king-of-dials/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:25:46 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17048 Grand Seiko never disappoints with their novelties. Some creations may not be for your taste or budget, but it is very rare (if ever) you fail to appreciate the supreme value in their timepieces. Gorgeous Zaratsu finishes, colourful and nature-inspired dials, tasty textures throughout – the brand’s grammar of design is a winning formula for … Continued

The post The Grand Seiko SBGW264 reinforces the brand’s bid to become the king of dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-history-of-the-tag-heuer-carrera-porsche-chronograph-is-a-marriage-made-in-motorsports-heaven-2/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:17:14 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17054 To paraphrase TAG Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault, Porsche and TAG Heuer share an attitude: both brands are in constant pursuit of high performance. TAG Heuer sees this alliance as a natural step after decades of friendship that we can visibly trace. All petrolheads appreciate the connection TAG has with motorsports, all the way back to … Continued

The post The history of the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph is a marriage made in motorsports heaven appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/is-the-rolex-explorer-ref-214270-the-best-one-watch-collection-in-existence-2/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 03:39:34 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17060 The Rolex Explorer ref. 214270 is considered the Rolex model for true watch enthusiasts, or enthusiasts of the brand. By no means basic in the millennial sense of the word, the Explorer is less attention grabbing with its boiled-down to the essentials design. While less iconic to mainstream consumers than say the Submariner or Daytona, … Continued

The post Is the Rolex Explorer ref. 214270 the best one watch collection in existence? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-louis-vuitton-tambour-damier-graphite-race-chronograph-might-be-the-boldest-sports-watch-of-2020-2/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:24:31 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17063 The term “luxury sports watch” is often an overused clichè.  But the Louis Vuitton Tambour Damier Graphite Race Chronograph leaves you in no doubt of its intentions. A bold case combined with serious swagger and eye-popping green accents makes it a bright spark of contemporary design in a world of homage watches. Shy it ain’t. … Continued

The post The Louis Vuitton Tambour Damier Graphite Race Chronograph might be the boldest sports watch of 2020 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-farer-field-watch-collection-combines-the-best-of-british-design-with-swiss-watchmaking-2/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:28:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17069 Britain has a long history of horological greatness, having lead the way in innovation thanks to the likes of  Thomas Tompion and John Harrison. Today, Farer is a brand that continues to fly the flag for passionate UK watchmakers. Established in 2015, Farer has released a number of heritage-inspired collections. Their philosophy is underpinned by … Continued

The post The Farer Field Watch Collection combines the best of British design with Swiss watchmaking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-longines-legend-diver-bronze-is-a-sleeper-hit-in-the-crowded-retro-diver-field/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:25:36 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=8464 The Longines Legend Diver Bronze is a noteworthy remix. It takes the tried and true, double-crown, super compressor-style case of the original and breathes fresh life into it with the new material. The warmly toned bronze eliminates all of the conservative, vintage-inspired character of its steel sibling, and dramatically increases the level of rustic charm … Continued

The post The Longines Legend Diver Bronze is a sleeper hit in the crowded retro diver field appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/is-the-rolex-gmt-master-ii-126710blnr-bat-girl-worth-the-waiting-list/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 03:38:46 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17075 The Rolex GMT Master II range is incredibly sought after. Known for their jet-setting origins, they spruced up the wrists of golden age pilots who appreciated having that extra timezone information to hand. Today, the undeniable appeal for this functional luxury asset remains. Rolex have previously injected a good bit of colour into the 24 … Continued

The post Is the Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLNR “Bat Girl” worth the waiting list? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/one-final-loving-glance-at-the-now-phased-out-and-cheaper-omega-speedmaster-sapphire-sandwich/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 01:44:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17084 Editor’s note: Today, Omega did what they had been hinting at for months: They launched eight new Speedmaster references across four models, all with the new Master Chronometer Calibre 3861. The four references include regular versions with Hesalite and Sapphire and precious metal versions in Omega’s proprietary Canopus gold and Sedna gold, all with options … Continued

The post One final loving glance at the now phased out (and cheaper) Omega Speedmaster “Sapphire-Sandwich” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/street-fighters-green-machine-inspires-the-bad-ass-seiko-5-sports-blanka/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:07:32 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17096 Seiko has by no means had a quiet year, but there was one collection that demanded attention. The all new Seiko 5 Sports x Street Fighter V Editions turned heads for all the right reasons, taking inspiration from the legendary fighting game, and turning six of the main characters into watch designs. These fighters included … Continued

The post Street Fighter’s green machine inspires the bad-ass Seiko 5 Sports Blanka appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/thinking-outside-the-box-with-the-rado-%e2%80%a8true-square-collection/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 03:40:22 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=8455 Ceramic is a notoriously tricky material to work with in watchmaking, with only a handful of brands able to produce the material at scale. One of the few brands that can claim to have mastered it is Rado, who are well known for their brightly coloured and scratch-resistant timepieces. While Rado use the material throughout … Continued

The post Thinking outside the box with the Rado 
True Square collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-hublot-spirit-of-big-bang-meca-10-black-magic-watch-is-horological-sorcery-on-the-wrist-2/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:23:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17102 Hublot is a brand that does not always get its horological due. The movements that the brand does not produce in-house are horological footnotes compared to the movements that they do. At their core, Hublot are a bold, brave and forward-thinking manufacturer, and an excellent example of this temerity is the Meca-10 movement. As its … Continued

The post The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Black Magic watch is horological sorcery on the wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/weve-released-two-watches-revolution-interview-tts-andrew-and-george-bamford-about-gmt1-gmt2/ Fri, 28 May 2021 01:46:06 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17108 We are beyond excited to introduce the Bamford London x Time+Tide GMT1 Limited Edition of 50 pieces and the GMT2, a Limited Production 2021 model that will only be available for 12 months. Revolution interviews Andrew from Time+Tide here, and the man himself George Bamford, whose creative energy drove these vibrant collaborations. The GMT1 is … Continued

The post We’ve released two watches! Revolution interview T+T’s Andrew and George Bamford about GMT1 & GMT2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-eugen-wegner-one-delivers-a-magnificent-lacquer-dial-at-a-bafflingly-good-price-2/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:37:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17111 It isn’t an uncommon occurrence for old watch brands to be revived. But for a brand to be resuscitated by the great-great-grandson of the founder is a rarer event. With Eugen Wegner, that’s exactly what happened. The brand was founded way back in 1897 in Gdańsk, Poland, and became successful selling pocket watches and marine … Continued

The post The Eugen Wegner One delivers a magnificent lacquer dial at a bafflingly good price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-legend-of-the-watch-industry-jean-claude-biver-fact-checks-the-10-biggest-myths-about-his-life-2/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:22:10 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=17114 Piping hot from the latest edition of Time+Tide Watches’ NOW Magazine, which you can check out here: https://marketplace.timeandtidewatches.com/a/magazines/time-tide-watches/time-tide-watches-now-the-watch-buying-guide-by-time-tide-issue-3/100000254?variant_id=1121 Jean-Claude Biver fact-checks the 10 most absurd myths about his life, including whether he can converse with ghosts, lying about flying on Concordes, and scratching Hublots with a dinner knife! Interview by Time+Tide European Editor Mike Christensen.

The post The legend of the watch industry Jean-Claude Biver fact-checks the 10 biggest myths about his life! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video/the-longines-legend-diver-bronze-is-a-sleeper-hit-in-the-crowded-retro-diver-field-2/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:18:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?post_type=video&p=15610 The Longines Legend Diver Bronze is a noteworthy remix. It takes the tried and true, double-crown, super compressor-style case of the original and breathes fresh life into it with the new material. The warmly toned bronze eliminates all of the conservative, vintage-inspired character of its steel sibling, and dramatically increases the level of rustic charm … Continued

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