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11 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

Buying Guides

22.10.24

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11 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

There's a stone dial watch our there to suit most tastes.

New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more

Last Week in Watches

20.10.24

New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more

Patek's first new watch collection in 25 years is the biggest watch news of the week, but we've also seen a particularly large number of…

7 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

Buying Guides

22.09.24

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7 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

We look at the watches that blend driving inspiration and time-telling best.

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

Last Week in Watches

03.09.24

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

The new thinnest watch in the world, a strong return for Daniel Roth, chiming Bulgaris, a trio of Breitling perpetual calendars and more!

The MB&F x L’Epée 1839 Albatross brings Jules Verne to life

Introducing

31.08.24

The MB&F x L’Epée 1839 Albatross brings Jules Verne to life

Steampunk, but in the most MB&F and L'Epée way possible.

New M.A.D.1S presents a slimmer version of MB&F’s accessible design with a Swiss movement

Introducing

27.08.24

New M.A.D.1S presents a slimmer version of MB&F’s accessible design with a Swiss movement

What does the "S" in M.A.D.1S stand for? A 20% slimmer case, Swiss calibre, and single-cylinder time display.

Chanel takes 25% ownership stake in MB&F

News

22.08.24

Chanel takes 25% ownership stake in MB&F

The large, French, luxury house has taken a minority ownership stake in MB&F which turns 20 years old next year.

In-Depth

20.08.24

The history of the chronograph

It is often considered the most prolific complication in the watch world, and it has a long, complex, story to tell.

Zach, Andrew, and Marcus share the watches they cannot justify buying

Video

10.08.24

Zach, Andrew, and Marcus share the watches they cannot justify buying

Today on Time+Tide Tribe, Zach, Andrew, and Marcus share the watches they desperately want but will never ever be able to justify buying. Watch the…

6 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Buying Guides

08.08.24

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6 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Often considered the pinnacle of watchmaking, these are some of the very best perpetual calendars you can find today.

There’s a new watch fair in town – Milano Watch Week lands in October

News

25.07.24

There’s a new watch fair in town – Milano Watch Week lands in October

The first-ever Milano Watch Week is set to take place in October, celebrating the best independent watchmaking has to offer.

The 12 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

Buying Guides

07.06.24

The 12 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

We've put together a list of some of the best chronograph watches on the market today that span the breadth of this popular category.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last Week in Watches

02.06.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last week saw Credor and AP reimagine some eclectic retro designs for the 21st century, and RM release its final Rafael Nadal collab model.

The MB&F LM Sequential Flyback Platinum gets a tad less sporty, but a lot more decadent

Introducing

28.05.24

The MB&F LM Sequential Flyback Platinum gets a tad less sporty, but a lot more decadent

MB&F and Stephen McDonnell prove that you can always do better, making the LM Sequential even more complicated.

New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Last Week in Watches

28.04.24

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New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Watches & Wonders is now a thing of the past, but luckily, watch releases are not slowing down at all, headlined by Omega and Credor.

MB&F adds a striking metallic hue to the HM8 Mark 2 Blue

Introducing

25.04.24

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MB&F adds a striking metallic hue to the HM8 Mark 2 Blue

Since Max Büsser never realised his dream of becoming a car designer, the MB&F HM8 Mark 2 looks like a car.

New releases from Swatch x Omega, MB&F, Renaud Tixier and more

Last Week in Watches

23.03.24

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New releases from Swatch x Omega, MB&F, Renaud Tixier and more

The Snoopy MoonSwatch was not the only cool release this past week: there were also hot debuts from independents and a resized icon.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

02.03.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

This is it. The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved, and the significant other has been convinced this is the last one (honest).…

The perpetual calendar through the years

In-Depth

29.02.24

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The perpetual calendar through the years

Exploring the rich history and ingenious innovation of a staple haute horlogerie complication.

New releases from Cartier, Hamilton, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

25.02.24

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New releases from Cartier, Hamilton, H. Moser & Cie and more

Hamilton's Dune watches stole the show this week, but there was plenty of heat elsewhere too.

MB&F give Stephen McDonnell’s LM Perpetual EVO a baby blue makeover

Introducing

22.02.24

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MB&F give Stephen McDonnell’s LM Perpetual EVO a baby blue makeover

The sporty perpetual calendar gets a new dial colour, but stays just as awesome.

Alan “Hammer” Bloore collection at Sotheby’s Important Watches achieves US$1.6 million

Auctions

16.12.23

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Alan “Hammer” Bloore collection at Sotheby’s Important Watches achieves US$1.6 million

From John Player Special Daytonas to Hammer Panerai, Zach explores Important Watches results.

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite Dubai Watch Week 2023 releases

Lists

23.11.23

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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite Dubai Watch Week 2023 releases

The final big watch fair of 2023 brought some great novelties - here are our favourites.

Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Last Week in Watches

19.11.23

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Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Dubai Watch Week is currently underway, so for this edition of Last Week in Watches, we wanted to do something a little different.

New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

Last Week in Watches

24.09.23

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New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

This week’s selection mainly includes many watches that are off the beaten path. The famous independent MB&F and the very popular Furlan Marri are just…

New releases from M.A.D., A. Lange & Söhne, Tudor, and more

Last Week in Watches

17.09.23

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New releases from M.A.D., A. Lange & Söhne, Tudor, and more

Another M.A.D. raffle, perpetual calendar goodness from A. Lange & Söhne, and wandering hours for wandering explorers from Vacheron Constantin

The new M.A.D.1 Green raffle lottery is open for the next two weeks

News

12.09.23

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The new M.A.D.1 Green raffle lottery is open for the next two weeks

MB&F sister brand M.A.D. 1 introduces a brand-new batch of 1,500 pieces in an alien green colourway

New releases from Zenith, Vacheron Constantin, Mr Jones and more

Last Week in Watches

27.08.23

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New releases from Zenith, Vacheron Constantin, Mr Jones and more

With Geneva Watch Days inching ever closer, more and more watches are being presented. As always, we chose only ten, with some amazing releases being…

The new MB&F HM9 Sapphire Vision bare all with full transparency and new colours

Introducing

24.08.23

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The new MB&F HM9 Sapphire Vision bare all with full transparency and new colours

The MB&F HM9 Sapphire Vision initially came in four editions, each limited to only 5 pieces Two new HM9-SV models now join the collection, again…

Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Introducing

27.03.23

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Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Watches & Wonders is always a bit crazy, so we thought we’d summarise all the new releases thus far in one article. Easily navigate to…

Introducing

22.03.23

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The new MB&F LM Perpetual has a salmon dial in a steel case – super rare for the brand yet not a limited edition!

The MB&F LM Perpetual Steel is their second ever creation to have a salmon dial Stainless steel is very rarely used by MB&F for cases,…

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 3, Finale)

Lists

10.02.23

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Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 3, Finale)

In the final instalment of this LOTR-rivalling three-part epic, we cover even more movements and complication modules developed by Jean-Marc and Catherine Wiederrecht’s Agenhor. Old…

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 2)

Lists

24.01.23

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Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 2)

Movement masters Agenhor have had their fingers in so many pies that one article can’t cover all of their unique takes on complications. We’ve already…

The MB&F Legacy Machine is a jaw-on-the-floor original

The Icons

29.12.22

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The MB&F Legacy Machine is a jaw-on-the-floor original

Maximilian Büsser is a dreamer. His is a tale of audacity, swirled with a healthy pour of unfettered creativity. After all, his company, MB&F (Max…

MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards

Watch Reviews

12.11.22

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MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards

Editor’s Note: Yesterday, the 2022 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) was held. For those who don’t know, it is basically the Oscars of watchmaking.…

Five of Zach’s favourites from WatchTime NY 2022

Lists

28.10.22

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Five of Zach’s favourites from WatchTime NY 2022

There is a lot of ground to cover, so I will try to be brief. Last week I attended WatchTime NY 2022, a horological candy…

My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

Lists

20.10.22

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My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

At Time+Tide, we love a good auction. The thrill of the bids and the hunt for the bargains make them by far the most exciting…

Luke Combs: Down-home country star, high-end watch aficionado

Pop Culture

24.09.22

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Luke Combs: Down-home country star, high-end watch aficionado

Here’s a great example of finding a story in the last place you’d expect. Turns out country superstar Luke Combs isn’t just a down-to-earth singer/songwriter,…

Pop Culture

31.08.22

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Borna’s top 5 from Geneva Watch Days

Geneva Watch Days, a trade show that began as a pandemic special, has now expanded way beyond its initial eight founding brands, with more than…

Introducing

31.05.22

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INTRODUCING: The MB&F LM Sequential EVO incorporates two chronographs in one watch

Watchmaking at times can be very predictable and with brands often merely switching up colourways in their latest novelties there is not always as much…

The new M.A.D.1 RED brings the coveted MB&F project to a wider audience

Introducing

23.03.22

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The new M.A.D.1 RED brings the coveted MB&F project to a wider audience

Usually the hottest watches of the year have huge launch events, major press conferences and keynotes, and sizable social media and marketing campaigns. But last…

The otherworldly watch collection of hip-hop super-producer Swizz Beatz

Pop Culture

15.02.22

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The otherworldly watch collection of hip-hop super-producer Swizz Beatz

If a music artist is blessed with a talent to sing then a producer is blessed with a talent to maximise that ability. For me,…

Who To Follow

24.12.21

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WHO TO FOLLOW: The masterful photographic stylings of @waitlisted

If you’re a New York City watch collector and have attended any watch event in the past two years, chances are you’ve met this week’s…

PANDEMIC BABY: Meet the watch built by two legit living legends over Zoom – the MB&F x Bulgari Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra

Introducing

25.11.21

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PANDEMIC BABY: Meet the watch built by two legit living legends over Zoom – the MB&F x Bulgari Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra

What did you do to express your creativity over the COVID-19 lockdowns? Get a sourdough starter-kit? Sit with your kids and fill endless reams of…

Follow us at Geneva Watch Days 2021, starting right now with MB&F madness and Moser magic

Pop Culture

31.08.21

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Follow us at Geneva Watch Days 2021, starting right now with MB&F madness and Moser magic

At first it was so strange. And it had the drama, the inevitability, of a tipping point being reached. SIHH’s changed name. Basel stumbled, fell,…

Announcing the ‘Pink Dial Project’ – an auction of pink prototypes in aid of breast cancer

News

16.06.21

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Announcing the ‘Pink Dial Project’ – an auction of pink prototypes in aid of breast cancer

The watch industry has always had a charitable streak, but never as conspicuously as it does today. Charity auctions have been a key part of…

EDITOR’S PICK: Tennis player Gael Monfils has a watch collection as thrilling as his tennis

Pop Culture

07.06.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Tennis player Gael Monfils has a watch collection as thrilling as his tennis

EDITOR’S NOTE: Playing with his spaghetti-legged exuberance and freakish athleticism, Gael Monfils is one of the joys of modern tennis. So it was disappointing to…