First of all, I won’t continue to beat a dead horse with this editorial while I express my honest thoughts on the just released Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon 'Companion' X KAWS. By now, my perspective on Audemars Piguet as a watch br…

On November 24th, the weekend before Thanksgiving, the Las Vegas strip comes alive with the Formula One World Championship. Street circuits have a different vibe to them than the purpose-built racetracks. Especially in Vegas, the parties and excite…

The 1965 Porsche 911. November 20, 2024 Photos by Jay Gullion The Porsche 911 is to cars what the Rolex Daytona is to watches – a perfectly composed, sternly planted, and rigorously over designed product that has come to define an entire category.…

Sustainability is becoming a bigger and bigger thing in watchmaking right now. With sustainably sourced metals, upcycled/recycled materials, reduced packaging, and renewables powering maunfactures, all making their way into the press packs handed…

In the world of tennis, Novak Djokovic stands as a true icon, a powerful player with a winning mindset, boasting an unmatched 24 Grand Slam singles titles and a reputation as one of the greatest athletes in history. A Hublot ambassador since 2021,…

The name “Horween” among American leather tanneries is second to none. Above all, the iconic tannery is famous for its shell cordovan — a strong, supple material requiring a six-month tanning process. New straps in 18, 19, and 20mm in stunning shad…

Unraveling the knotted threads between our obsessions and how free-falling into the rabbit hole resembles our longing for community and the search for self. It occurred to me as a fresh-hot slick of oil dribbled down my elbow that I probably should…

Time and space are deeply intertwined, so it’s no surprise that images of the cosmos continue to inspire watchmakers. Since introducing its Antarctique collection of sports watches with integrated bracelets in 2020, Czapek has explored celestial th…

Highlights from a special walk of the lawn at the Audrain Newport Concours. Last month, I attended the 2024 outing of the Audrain Newport Concours as a guest of A. Lange & Söhne to experience Rhode Island's premiere automotive event. As part of the…

It’s been just a few weeks since the release of the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT, and if one thing is already clear, this latest addition to the FXD lineup is a hit. I already personally know a handful of people who have picked one up, and even if I didn’…

The relevance of quartz watches as an option for “serious” collectors has been hotly debated on the forums, blogs and at the meetups. “They don’t have a soul”, “they tick” or “it’s a glorified Apple Watch” are all arguments against quartz that are…

With a mesmerizing violet gradient dial representing a stardust storm The shape of the case and bracelet on Czapek’s Antarctique has remained unchanged since its introduction in 2020. There are versions in stainless steel, gold, and titanium, for e…

While I’ve recently been finding myself suffering from collaboration fatigue, I’m actually a big fan of the concept on a fundamental level, and when done properly, a well-considered collaboration can make the familiar feel unfamiliar, while simulta…

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine.Over the years, IWC has become almost synonymous with pilot watches. The Swiss brand’s current squadron of horological aces is divided into a…

We visited Rudis Sylva, tucked in a small village known as Les Bois, some 12km from La Chaux-du-Fonds. What is fascinating is the history of watchmaking from the turn of the 20th century, and the importance of this little settlement. I was introduc…

Do you ♥︎ NY? We’ve got the watch for you. Love it or hate it, New Yorker or not, you’ve got to acknowledge the city’s frenetic charisma. It’s frequently the topic of art, music, movies and Times Square memorabilia. But few have given such a direct…

Given that dive watches were originally created as underwater timing tools, the concept of a luxury diver would have been somewhat of an oxymoron during the 1950s. However, dive watches have since transcended their tool-oriented origins, and you wi…

Trusted Independent Watch Media Since 2007 This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined once again by Dr. Sébastien Chaulmontet, the owner of Albishorn Watches and a prominent figure in the watchmaking i…

The recently released GM2110D series features the first-ever G-SHOCKs with a metal bracelet and metal-covered bezel, and it comes in a rainbow of hues! The year 2024 marks Casio’s monumental 50th anniversary celebration. To commemorate the occasion…

Dive watches have now been the most popular form of sports watches for decades. Everyone knows that only a tiny fraction of dive watch owners actually go diving, and even then, how many are really aware of the science behind those watches? There a…

TAG Heuer is synonymous with the racetrack, and Jack Heuer’s legendary motorsport-inspired chronographs have not lost an iota of popularity. Following fast on the heels of the 1963 Carrera chronograph, in 1969, Heuer produced a bold, square chronog…

While it may not be at the forefront of color trends, 2024 has been a surprisingly good year for pink watches. This punchy, rarely-seen hue has become an outsider favorite for watchmakers looking to make a splash in a landscape inundated by blues a…

The Aikon collection was a sequel to Maurice Lacroix’s best-selling, sporty Calypso line from the 1990s. Following the launch of the first model with a quartz-powered movement in 2016, the Aikon upgraded its offer with mechanical movements in 2018.…

Many watches hold a special significance for their owners.Some timekeepers may be a powerful emotional reminder of an esteemed person, place or event.Others the long-searched-for keystone in a valued collection.There are watches that can change you…

Last week we shared the most underrated watch dials, as chosen by you in response to our Instagram post. As promised, we have assembled the Time+Tide editorial team to share our own picks and nominations. This whole conversation began when Zach poi…

Originally founded in 1975, Armitron is an American watch brand that was born during the heyday of quartz LED watches, and the company has recently undergone a major update as it prepares for its upcoming 50th anniversary. While Armitron still prod…

A cartoon-like, futuristic peripheral time display is the highlight of this 250-piece LE collaboration with artist Kaws Audemars Piguet put a tourbillon inside an edgy titanium watch, and Kaws put a miniature Companion. “AP” is very active in the a…

Ulysse Nardin has been breathing new life into its flagship Freak collection for the past several years, and the latest model to benefit from this focus is the Freak One Navy Blue, featuring a blue dial that pays homage to the original Freak from 2…

Continuing with its limited editions that cross over into pop culture, Audemars Piguet (AP) now turns to KAWS for its latest collaboration, the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Companion” 43 mm. The contemporary artist, whose real name is Brian Donnel…

AP taps pop artist and designer KAWS for an elevated and subversive take on a character watch.KAWS’ signature “COMPANION” character takes over the Royal Oak Concept’s dial, framed by peripheral hands and a tourbillon at 6 o’clock, facilitated by t…

The Le Brassus-based brand and the American artist and designer have created a tourbillon-equipped Royal Oak that is also a high-concept work of art for the wrist. I believe in the hypothetical force that determines the course of future events, kno…

Collective Horology, the Southern California based retailer of independent watches, has unveiled their most recent collaboration, their second with Zenith. The ​​Zenith Defy Skyline C.X follows the El Primero C.01, Collective’s very first limited e…

Aera Blackbird watch retails for $1,900.Aera, a young brand in watchmaking, unveils its latest designs: the M-1 Field and M-1 Blackbird. These two new models reinterpret the classic military watch with a distinctly modern touch, offering durability…

In the second of our House of Craft video series, JCB walks us though his career in watches and what the future holds for the Biver brand. Last month, in partnership with UBS, we hosted a get-together and series of talks in New York City called "Ho…

With ArtyA, the brand’s founder Yvan Arpa has formed a unique vision of watchmaking characterized by great creativity and bold designs. Over the past months though, the brand has focused on the production of more restrained, less polarizing skeleto…

Subdial has recently announced that it has raised £1.5 million in funding led by the founder of Watchfinder, Stuart Hennell.Hennell exited Watchfinder shortly after it was bought out by luxury group Richemont in 2018 for an estimated £220 million.T…

Important watches from Japanese watchmaking history, JDM limited editions, and some oddball offerings. The Phillips "TOKI: Watch Auction," for which Hodinkee Japan serves as the media partner, will be held alongside the "Hong Kong Watch Auction XIX…

Latest Review AWAKE is a French horological brand with a very unique take on the future of watches. They are intent on using the culture and traditions of métiers d’art—or artisanal craftsmanship—to carve a new pathway apart from trends that so oft…

Justin Koullapis is the technical editor of the Horological Journal (HJ), the magazine of the British Horological Society, in April 2017. This article was first published in the HJ in the September 2023 edition and it is republished here with permi…

This article was originally published in the July/August 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine.While still prestigious, the tourbillon has also become somewhat of a staple. Every ambitious and self-respecting brand seems to have at least one i…

Moritz Grossmann releases a new limited edition model for the 16th anniversary of their manufactory. The novelty is called the Enamel Roman Vintage. Press release information with commentary in italics.The Moritz Grossmann Enamel Roman Vintage Ref.…

With a perpetual calendar, a minute tourbillon and an equation display (equation of time), the Marine Tourbillon Équation Marchante is a masterclass in horological artistry, blending technical sophistication with elegant maritime aesthetics. Launch…