The Home of Watch Culture Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:40:41 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 https://timeandtidewatches.com/wristwatch-evolution-in-depth/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:01:14 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235672 Buffy explores the history of the wristwatch, which goes back further than you might think.

The post How did watches evolve into wristwatches? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/ring-watches-in-depth/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:31:26 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234628 For as long as watchmaking has been distinguished from clockmaking, the Venn diagram between watches and jewellery has been a circle. No amount of utility or ruggedness disguises the fact that they’re accessories, and they’re a form of self-expression. Some watches however, are much further down the jewellery end of the spectrum. You can put … Continued

The post Should you take ring watches seriously? Their history and place in watchmaking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-dominated-1960s-in-depth/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 15:31:30 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233468 Seiko has been a much-loved enthusiast brand for a long time. But it was the 1960s that defined its long-term success.

The post Seiko dominated the 1960s with three historical firsts in style and technical innovation appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/chronograph-history-in-depth/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:59:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233166 It is often considered the most prolific complication in the watch world, and it has a long, complex, story to tell.

The post The history of the chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/hmt-watches-in-depth/ Sat, 17 Aug 2024 22:00:17 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232929 From Citizen roots to shutting down, HMT watches still offer plenty of value - but getting one is a different story.

The post Why are HMT watches underrated outside of India? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/nivada-grenchen-antarctic-history/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:06:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229748 With its recent release we wanted to go back to the history books and discover the incredible story of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic.

The post Deep Freeze: the cool history of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/credor-history-in-depth/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:01:48 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232339 With Credor largely sheltered in Japan, we dig into the history of Seiko's secretive brand and its defining characteristics.

The post Credor: A history of the Seiko Corporation’s most enigmatic brand and its defining characteristics appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/laurent-ferrier-in-depth/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:01:11 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231916 Find out how bringing the Nautilus to life, excelling at Le Mans, and family brought the Laurent Ferrier brand to life.

The post Laurent Ferrier, the watchmaker with three careers, from Patek Philippe to Le Mans driver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/mido-history-watch-education/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:31:46 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231125 Mido has an incredibly rich history, and its one we don't hear about often enough, so we took a dive into the archives to find out more.

The post The underappreciated history of Mido, and where it stands today appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/hublot-magic-gold-in-depth/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:09 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231766 Hublot Magic Gold is the world's first scratch-resistant 18k gold... But is it really? And how do they make it?

The post Learning about the madness of Magic Gold at the Hublot manufacture appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/borgel-and-taubert-in-depth/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 07:00:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231616 Buffy tells the story of waterproofing pioneers Borgel and Taubert, the casemakers that preceded the modern dive watch.

The post How Borgel and Taubert revolutionised water resistance appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/tudor-black-bay-58-dgsi-cos/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:07 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231651 It's not often we get to see watches made for these elite forces, and we've managed to get hands on with two.

The post An exclusive look at two military-issued Tudors for the French special forces appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/horage-revolution-3-microreg/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:01:47 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231548 It's not often we get something that feels new in the world of watchmaking, making the Horage Microreg development truly exciting.

The post Horage just invented a new way to regulate your own watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/orient-guide-in-depth/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:01:01 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230829 While you might've heard of the Bambino or Mako, Buffy brings you the full-low-down on Orient.

The post The ultimate Orient watch guide that demystifies the popular entry-level brand appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/art-movements-watch-design-in-depth/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:01:33 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229945 Various art movements have influenced every aspect of our lives and our watches are no different.

The post From Bauhaus to Brutalism – the relationship between art movements and watch design appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/ferrari-watch-collaborations/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:01:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229644 The prancing horse has graced some of the greatest sports cars of all time, and it can be found on a number of great watches too.

The post Every watch brand that has collaborated with Ferrari appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/omega-seamaster-polaris-history/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:00:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=218229 Designed by Gérald Genta, launched as a quartz model, and iterated upon over the next decade, it's a fun-filled model from Omega's past.

The post The oddball Gérald Genta-designed Omega that everyone forgets about appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/tourbillon-history-in-depth/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:31:38 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229615 From its infancy in a Breguet letter to the latest triple-axis wonder, we explore the history of the tourbillon.

The post History of the tourbillon, and the relevance of the complication today appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/a-guide-to-every-seiko-brand/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:31:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226878 Credor, King Seiko, Grand Seiko, Prospex or Presage - how do these Seiko brands and collections actually stack up?

The post A guide to every Seiko brand appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/minute-repeater-history/ Mon, 27 May 2024 07:01:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=227959 From tolling bells to settling disputes, Buffy explores how minute repeaters were shaped by history.

The post The history of minute repeaters appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/jaeger-lecoultre-duometre-2024-in-depth/ Sun, 12 May 2024 15:31:43 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=225907 All the details about the return of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre and the model's patented, high-tech movements.

The post The Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre is back, but how compelling is JLC’s haute horlogerie collection? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/louis-vuitton-voyager-flying-tourbillon-plique-a-jour-video/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:31:35 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=221372 Having founded La Fabrique du Temps and developed GPHG-winning watches, Michel Navas chats to Andrew about the scope of LFT's abilities.

The post Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/richard-mille-courchevel-2024/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:31:11 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=225127 Russell musters all of his skiing experience to discover what makes the avant-garde brand tick.

The post What makes Richard Mille so different? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-secrets-behind-the-tudor-manufacture/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 21:01:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=224981 Tudor's new manufacturing centre has revealed how it has prioritised efficiency, productivity and automation above all else.

The post The secrets behind the Tudor manufacture appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-cosc-certification/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:56 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=93644 What is a chronometer, or what does it mean to be COSC-certified? Here are all the answers.

The post Everything you need to know about COSC appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/perpetual-calendar-history/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:18 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=220307 Exploring the rich history and ingenious innovation of a staple haute horlogerie complication.

The post The perpetual calendar through the years appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/are-jdm-seikos-better/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:31:38 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=214187 Most Seiko lovers would prefer to own a Japanese-made Seiko to an international version. But is this preference well-founded?

The post Are “JDM” Seikos really that much better than normal Seiko watches? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/zodiac-in-depth/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:31:25 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=213233 The plucky Le Locle brand has plenty of history of sticking it to the big box brands. Here are some notable examples.

The post Zodiac is a brand of firsts that you may not know about appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-the-humble-honey-bee-helps-keep-jaeger-lecoultres-high-watchmaking-buzzing/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:01:34 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=213122 Can making honey also help you make super-high-end watches? JLC certainly seem to think so.

The post How the humble honey bee helps keep Jaeger-LeCoultre’s high watchmaking buzzing appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/wooden-dials-in-depth/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:31:47 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=212718 Organic materials may not seem the best choice for a durable watch - but these brands certainly thought differently. Why don't they anymore?

The post Wooden dials, and why they should come back appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]>