Friday Wind Down Archives - Time+Tide Watches

I thought my hypebeast days were over… until the Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela collab dropped last night

Friday Wind Down

25.10.24

I thought my hypebeast days were over… until the Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela collab dropped last night

Jamie found out that old habits die hard when the Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela collection went on sale last night.

Get ready for Watchfest 5 in Sydney + the Patek Philippe Cubitus has finally dropped!

Friday Wind Down

18.10.24

Get ready for Watchfest 5 in Sydney + the Patek Philippe Cubitus has finally dropped!

Running from November 1st to 16th 2024 in Sydney, Watchfest 5 promises to be Australia’s largest watch and horology convention, run by the watch community,…

Wolf took over Time+Tide’s Melbourne Studio for an intimate chat with CEO Simon Wolf V

Friday Wind Down

11.10.24

Wolf took over Time+Tide’s Melbourne Studio for an intimate chat with CEO Simon Wolf V

Jamie sat down for a chat with CEO Simon Philip Wolf V about his company (and his family's) illustrious 190-year-long history.

Italian authorities have busted a €103 million watch smuggling ring at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

Friday Wind Down

04.10.24

Italian authorities have busted a €103 million watch smuggling ring at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

Investigations have uncovered and thwarted a high-end watch smuggling ring at Milan's biggest airport.

Four different watch fairs are coming next month

Friday Wind Down

27.09.24

Four different watch fairs are coming next month

Milano Watch Week, Dubai Watch Week, Windup NY, and WatchTime NY fairs will all kick off next month.

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Friday Wind Down

20.09.24

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Vroom, vroom... Mitchell and Alex were off to the races with Seiko.

Seiko celebrates the Ichigo Ichie in Sydney and Melbourne, reminding us to slow down every once in a while

Friday Wind Down

13.09.24

Seiko celebrates the Ichigo Ichie in Sydney and Melbourne, reminding us to slow down every once in a while

A week after the watch's launch, we got to taste what it's about.

Baltic threw a rooftop party in NYC and teased some unreleased watches

Friday Wind Down

06.09.24

Baltic threw a rooftop party in NYC and teased some unreleased watches

Stunning views and even more stunning watches...

Geneva Watch Days 2024: Hot weather and even hotter watches

Friday Wind Down

31.08.24

Geneva Watch Days 2024: Hot weather and even hotter watches

It’s hot here in Geneva. The heat is the number one topic of conversation around the Beau Rivage as members of the watch press sweat…

Tissot & Time+Tide launch the PRX UFO Robot Grendizer with a cozy crowd in Melbourne’s laneways

Friday Wind Down

23.08.24

Tissot & Time+Tide launch the PRX UFO Robot Grendizer with a cozy crowd in Melbourne’s laneways

Tissot x Grendizer x Time+Tide brought the new PRX UFO Robot Grendizer collaboration to Melbourne's Robot Bar.

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

Friday Wind Down

16.08.24

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

While everyone may be scrutinising Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's breaking routines, as watch geeks we just want to identify the watch on her wrist.

Hermès reopens its Melbourne boutique, and it’s as elegant as you would expect

Friday Wind Down

09.08.24

Hermès reopens its Melbourne boutique, and it’s as elegant as you would expect

After occupying the heritage location for a decade, the Hermès Melbourne boutique has redecorated its home.

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

Friday Wind Down

02.08.24

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

Toys for Hospitalized Children's 4th annual luxury watch raffle supports a noble cause, with a coveted Royal Oak up for grabs.

Vacheron Constantin collaborates with First Nations artist Reko Rennie on an immersive art installation in Sydney

Friday Wind Down

26.07.24

Vacheron Constantin collaborates with First Nations artist Reko Rennie on an immersive art installation in Sydney

The exhibition, titled "From Geometry to Artistry", is being exhibited at the Maison's flagship Sydney boutique until the end of September.

Ultra-rare Van Cleef & Arpels automata land in Melbourne for the Poetry of Time pop-up

Friday Wind Down

19.07.24

Ultra-rare Van Cleef & Arpels automata land in Melbourne for the Poetry of Time pop-up

Van Cleef & Arpels' Poetry of Time exhibition has made its way to Melbourne, and Borna was on the ground to check it out.

Worn & Wound’s WindUp Watch Fair returns to Chicago for 2024

Friday Wind Down

12.07.24

Worn & Wound’s WindUp Watch Fair returns to Chicago for 2024

To be held from July 12th to 14th at Venue West in Chicago, Worn & Wound's WindUp Watch Fair returns for another edition. Here's everything…

Richemont’s CEO reshuffle signals a new future for the luxury group

Friday Wind Down

05.07.24

Richemont’s CEO reshuffle signals a new future for the luxury group

One of the watch industry's biggest conglomerates has played musical chairs this week, with a new group CEO appointed and brand CEOs moving around.

Our first Studio Discovery Sessions with Zenith and Ocean to Orbit were a hit with watch fans

Friday Wind Down

28.06.24

Our first Studio Discovery Sessions with Zenith and Ocean to Orbit were a hit with watch fans

Our inaugural two Studio Discovery Sessions - one with a microbrand, one with a big box brand - were an absolute blast.

Poo-tina: UK farmer unearths lost Rolex Air-King eaten by his cow 50 years ago

Friday Wind Down

21.06.24

Poo-tina: UK farmer unearths lost Rolex Air-King eaten by his cow 50 years ago

You might call bull, but a metal-detector and some good luck reunited this farmer with his Rolex Air-King, after being eaten by a cow.

Friday Wind Down

14.06.24

The real missed MoonSwatch opportunity…

Earth to Swatch and Omega: a major athletic competition the group is tied to could have offered a major MoonSwatch moment.

Experience Zenith’s latest 2024 releases with Time+Tide in our Melbourne Discovery Studio on June 22nd

Friday Wind Down

07.06.24

Experience Zenith’s latest 2024 releases with Time+Tide in our Melbourne Discovery Studio on June 22nd

On June 22nd, the Time+Tide Discovery Studio in Melbourne is set to host a Zenith Discovery Session showing off the brand's latest watches.

Wristwatch Check, a gathering of Australian microbrands, went off without a hitch last night in Melbourne

Friday Wind Down

31.05.24

Wristwatch Check, a gathering of Australian microbrands, went off without a hitch last night in Melbourne

The Time+Tide Team were out in force for this brand-new watch event, which showcased some of the country's notable microbrands.

Seiko President Akio Naito says Grand Seiko micro-adjustment is “on the way”

Friday Wind Down

24.05.24

Seiko President Akio Naito says Grand Seiko micro-adjustment is “on the way”

A long-desired feature for Grand Seiko bracelets, a LinkedIn comment from Seiko President Akio Naito suggests it is in the works.

Hublot tapped Time+Tide to present their 2024 novelties at an exclusive Sydney event – here’s how it went down

Friday Wind Down

17.05.24

Hublot tapped Time+Tide to present their 2024 novelties at an exclusive Sydney event – here’s how it went down

We hosted an event at Hublot's Sydney boutique where we presented the brand's 2024 novelties as well as my experience visiting their manufacture.

Loupe This is set to auction off the ultimate hypebeast Tiffany Blue Nautilus 5711 – here’s why that’s worth paying attention to

Friday Wind Down

10.05.24

Loupe This is set to auction off the ultimate hypebeast Tiffany Blue Nautilus 5711 – here’s why that’s worth paying attention to

For those who never worked up the VIP lists of Tiffany or Patek, Loupe This is set to list the ultimate hype watch: a Tiffany…

Kith, marry, kill: TAG Heuer’s revival of the Formula 1 dominated this week

Friday Wind Down

03.05.24

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Kith, marry, kill: TAG Heuer’s revival of the Formula 1 dominated this week

The OG Formula 1 has made its long-awaited return in the form of a collaboration with lifestyle brand Kith - a bold move from TAG…

Omega hosts star-studded Speedmaster 38mm launch in Milan filled with diamonds and stylish watch-wielding celebrities

Friday Wind Down

26.04.24

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Omega hosts star-studded Speedmaster 38mm launch in Milan filled with diamonds and stylish watch-wielding celebrities

Earlier this week, Omega, as Omega is known to do, hosted a star-studded affair in Milan to launch their new Speedmaster 38mm collection.

Meet Time+Tide Tribe: our new channel that we would love for you to follow

Friday Wind Down

19.04.24

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Meet Time+Tide Tribe: our new channel that we would love for you to follow

Time+Tide Tribe is our new uninhibited horological playground with more behind-the-scenes, colourful, and opinionated content.

Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

Friday Wind Down

05.04.24

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Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

An unexpected return for Snoopy, and Omega doubles down on their pursuit of perfection.

Tudor is now the Official Timekeeper for Inter Miami CF, and there is a new pink watch!

Friday Wind Down

29.03.24

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Tudor is now the Official Timekeeper for Inter Miami CF, and there is a new pink watch!

A Tudor x Inter Miami CF partnership is hardly surprising considering Beckham's longstanding ambassadorship, but a new pink Tudor?!

The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

Friday Wind Down

22.03.24

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The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

Watches and F1 go hand in hand, so we're on the ground sniffing out watch stories at Albert Park.

Seiko brings their “Birth & Rebirth” exhibition Down Under, featuring rare vintage watches & Power Design Project pieces

Friday Wind Down

15.03.24

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Seiko brings their “Birth & Rebirth” exhibition Down Under, featuring rare vintage watches & Power Design Project pieces

The Seiko Birth & Rebirth pop-up exhibition in Sydney is a must-see.

Audemars Piguet unveil an appropriately stylish new AP House in Milan

Friday Wind Down

08.03.24

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Audemars Piguet unveil an appropriately stylish new AP House in Milan

The Le Brassus brand opens its new AP House in Milan, seven years after the AP House concept made its debut in the city.

Patrick Dempsey & Julien Tornare reopened TAG Heuer’s Sydney flagship in dramatic style

Friday Wind Down

01.03.24

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Patrick Dempsey & Julien Tornare reopened TAG Heuer’s Sydney flagship in dramatic style

McDreamy and TAG Heuer were the talk of the town last night.

How much did Elton John’s Cartier Crash just hammer for?

Friday Wind Down

23.02.24

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How much did Elton John’s Cartier Crash just hammer for?

The auction results for The Rocket Man's watches are out of this world.

Mark Wahlberg wore his new Norqain Wild One on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Friday Wind Down

16.02.24

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Mark Wahlberg wore his new Norqain Wild One on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Marky Mark got Wild (One) on his recent Late Show with Stephen Colbert appearance.

Raúl Pagès wins the first-ever Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Friday Wind Down

09.02.24

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Raúl Pagès wins the first-ever Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Raúl Pagès' deceptively simple RP1 - Régulateur à détente wins the inaugural edition of this prestigious watchmaking prize.

Zach reports back from LVMH Watch Week in Miami, and how Jamie survived cliff diving with Mido in NZ

Friday Wind Down

02.02.24

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Zach reports back from LVMH Watch Week in Miami, and how Jamie survived cliff diving with Mido in NZ

T+T's global team really went global this week.

Swatch teases new Snoopy MoonSwatch + Baltic x T+T pre-order open now!

Friday Wind Down

26.01.24

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Swatch teases new Snoopy MoonSwatch + Baltic x T+T pre-order open now!

Is the MoonSwatch about to become exciting again? Plus be quick to nab our Baltic.

T+T 10 festivities, the unveiling of our Furlan Marri x Time+Tide Limited Edition, and two more watches to come…

Friday Wind Down

19.01.24

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T+T 10 festivities, the unveiling of our Furlan Marri x Time+Tide Limited Edition, and two more watches to come…

Two days ago our T+T 10 festivities kicked off, and while it has certainly been an exciting few days, there is still much more excitement…

The watch industry turns its attention to Australia’s summer of tennis

Friday Wind Down

12.01.24

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The watch industry turns its attention to Australia’s summer of tennis

With the Australian Open just around the corner, watch brands are gearing up for a lot of love.

Rolex kicks off 2024 with a special edition Day-Date in honour of the Vienna Philharmonic

Friday Wind Down

05.01.24

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Rolex kicks off 2024 with a special edition Day-Date in honour of the Vienna Philharmonic

We're barely one week into 2024 and yet another eclectic Rolex Day-Date 36 has been unveiled.

Rolex and Apple find themselves in hot water

Friday Wind Down

22.12.23

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Rolex and Apple find themselves in hot water

The world's two biggest-selling watch brands have both found themselves in legal strife just as we head into 2024.

The most expensive G-SHOCK ever sold + Breitling acquires Universal Genève

Friday Wind Down

15.12.23

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The most expensive G-SHOCK ever sold + Breitling acquires Universal Genève

A fan-favourite brand is set to make its return, and the humble G-Shock reaches new heights.

As watch thefts rise in London, brazen thief pulls off $2 million watch heist in Melbourne

Friday Wind Down

08.12.23

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As watch thefts rise in London, brazen thief pulls off $2 million watch heist in Melbourne

A single masked thief allegedly stole watches worth an estimated total of A$2 million from Chadstone Shopping Centre.

Audemars Piguet team up with Travis Scott, M.A.D.1 lucky losers, and the biggest DWW yet

Friday Wind Down

01.12.23

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Audemars Piguet team up with Travis Scott, M.A.D.1 lucky losers, and the biggest DWW yet

The new Travis Scott x Audemars Piguet collaboration marks the first-ever brown ceramic Royal Oak watch.

A 1946 Patek Philippe just became the highest-value watch ever sold in Australia

Friday Wind Down

24.11.23

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A 1946 Patek Philippe just became the highest-value watch ever sold in Australia

A yellow gold Patek Philippe ref. 1436 sold for A$450,000 - a big result for Australia, but how does that compare internationally?

Our first big event in the Time+Tide Discovery Studio, celebrating the Baume & Mercier Riviera, went off without a hitch

Friday Wind Down

17.11.23

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Our first big event in the Time+Tide Discovery Studio, celebrating the Baume & Mercier Riviera, went off without a hitch

Night Surfer II, Dubai Watch Week, an event with Baume & Mercier... It's been a big week for T+T.

‘The Timepiece Gentleman’ Anthony Farrer arrested by FBI, faces fraud charge and 20 years in prison

Friday Wind Down

10.11.23

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‘The Timepiece Gentleman’ Anthony Farrer arrested by FBI, faces fraud charge and 20 years in prison

A timely reminder than when shopping for vintage watches, you need to 'buy the seller'...

A T+T Melbourne Studio event with Labeg & Watchfest 4 in Sydney are both just around the corner

Friday Wind Down

03.11.23

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A T+T Melbourne Studio event with Labeg & Watchfest 4 in Sydney are both just around the corner

Labeg's in Melbourne, and the fourth edition of Australia's largest community-run watch and horology convention in Sydney promises more brands and events than ever before.

Only Watch postponed, and a week of ultra-light watches

Friday Wind Down

27.10.23

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Only Watch postponed, and a week of ultra-light watches

Earlier this week, after much conversation on horological social media, Only Watch announced that their biennial charity auction, which would have been held next month,…

Sotheby’s auctions off #70 of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 for charity

Friday Wind Down

20.10.23

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Sotheby’s auctions off #70 of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 for charity

The 70th anniversary celebrations of the Fifty Fathoms continues with a charity auction supporting ocean conservation.

A new Panerai boutique in Chadstone + Jaeger-LeCoultre & Omega exhibitions coming to NYC in November

Friday Wind Down

13.10.23

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A new Panerai boutique in Chadstone + Jaeger-LeCoultre & Omega exhibitions coming to NYC in November

Regardless of which East Coast you find yourself on, there's some interesting horological happenings you ought to be across.

Going for a ‘Spring Drive’ with Grand Seiko

Friday Wind Down

06.10.23

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Going for a ‘Spring Drive’ with Grand Seiko

Jamie and Borna were lucky enough to go driving supercars with Grand Seiko. Must be nice.

WatchTime & Windup: NYC’s horologically-fueled weekend to return next month

Friday Wind Down

29.09.23

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WatchTime & Windup: NYC’s horologically-fueled weekend to return next month

For those in the NYC area, the end of October once again promises to be a great opportunity to see some great watches 'in the…

Another one bites the dust: Freddie Mercury’s Seiko sells for big bucks

Friday Wind Down

22.09.23

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Another one bites the dust: Freddie Mercury’s Seiko sells for big bucks

We discuss the Queen frontman's humble Seiko, the semi-finalists for the inaugural Louis Vuitton Watch Prize as well as rare vintage Vacherons making their way…

Is this really all the new Apple Watch has to offer?

Friday Wind Down

15.09.23

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Is this really all the new Apple Watch has to offer?

Off the back of another Apple September event, it looks like the new Apple Watch is about as exciting as watching paint dry

Swatch x Blancpain collab has debuted. But will it have the same lasting momentum as the MoonSwatch?

Friday Wind Down

08.09.23

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Swatch x Blancpain collab has debuted. But will it have the same lasting momentum as the MoonSwatch?

Well, considering the big launch yesterday I think we all know what the news of the week is: the new Swatch x Blancpain BioCeramic Scuba…

Friday Wind Down

01.09.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The full down-low on the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio

What a week it’s been. Mere days after announcing that our Watch Discovery Studio is open to the public, we’ve already seen many of you…

Friday Wind Down

25.08.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Rolex acquires venerated multi-brand retailer Bucherer

As if Rolex needed anymore speculation surrounding the brand, news broke that the Crown has acquired Bucherer – a multi-brand retailer with over 100 locations…

Friday Wind Down

18.08.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Tudor Boutique in Brisbane and TAG Heuer announces new trio of sports ambassadors

I’ll leave the novelty recap to our upcoming Last Week in Watches column, and there will certainly be a ton of news to come with Geneva Watch…

Friday Wind Down

11.08.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Geoff Hess joins Sotheby’s as Head of Watches for the Americas

It’s that time of year where the Swiss typically go on holiday, which means there’s less news about fresh releases this week. Nonetheless, some big…

Friday Wind Down

04.08.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Zenith Pilot pop-up exhibit coming to NYC from August 8 to September 10

At Watches & Wonders, Zenith overhauled their Pilot’s watch and debuted a new collection of Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback Chronograph watches. While…