Piaget combines its traditional expertise in stone dials and ultra-thin movements with the Polo Perpetual Calendar Blue Obsidian, a handsome – and more original – take on the complicated Polo. The slim white gold case is combined with a mesmerizing…

Skip to Main Content [enter] Introducing NBA Superstar LeBron James Just Dropped A New Richard Mille RM65-01 Split-Seconds Chronograph The King James version features a Carbon TPT and Quartz TPT Version of one of Richard Mille's most extreme chrono…

There is a good possibility that Girard-Perregaux may remain an if-you-know-you-know pick when it comes to the luxury watch market, but it’s not for lack of trying. Its recent vintage reissue, partnerships with Aston Martin F1, and focus on differe…

Panerai strengthens its partnership with the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team ahead of the 38th America’s Cup and unveils two new watches that highlight performance-driven engineering and signature design: the Luminor Chrono Flyback Luna Rossa PAM0165…

It’s hard not to focus on price these days. The world has gotten more expensive over the last few years, and watches have not been immune to price hikes. Anyone following watch media in 2025 would be able to tell you that, and this site has not bee…

Skip to Main Content [enter] Hands-On The Ming 20.01 Series 5 Gets A Freaky New Dial The latest in a series of industrial experiments by the Malaysian brand. June 23, 2025 Photos by TanTan Wang If you've ever considered adding a Ming to your collec…

Urban Jurgensen UJ 3Urban Jürgensen, one of watchmaking’s most storied names, is back. The Danish-rooted brand, founded in the 18th century and revered for its elegant designs and technical sophistication, has been quietly reborn under new ownershi…

Watch pricing is always a hot topic, and these days, enthusiasts often claim brands are being a bit too enthusiastic. But when a big-name brand drops something in the US$5,000 to US$6,000 range, ears perk up and they tune in. With a design dating…

Humans have long had a fascination with the depths of the ocean, striving to go ever deeper, ever further, and ever faster by pushing the limits of the human body, technology, and advancing modern science.But like all things, we humans are faced wi…

seconde/seconde partners with Yema for a new collaboration project in the form of the new Yachingraff. Press Release information with commentary in italics.The Yema x seconde/seconde Yachtingraff will retail at an MRSP of CHF 369. Available for pre…

Horloger MING is not your average brand, just as its latest creation is not your average chronograph. Started by designer and photographer Ming Thein in 2017, the watch collecting community quickly embraced this start-up brand and shot it into the…

As we’ve discussed at length here recently, one of our favorite things about Ming is their ability to innovate across price points. Recent watches in the 37 series, like the Minimalist and Ghost, prove that thoughtful contemporary design and creati…

Alongside its various standard-production models and limited editions, Vacheron Constantin also creates one-of-a-kind watches and custom-order pieces from within its prestigious Les Cabinotiers department. In addition to practicing traditional arti…

Authentic Watch Conversations Since 2007 This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is sitting down in person with Dario Spallone, founder of D1 Milan. Ariel starts the conversation by asking Dario to help defin…

While dive watches represent one of the most popular categories in the industry, there are surprisingly few mechanical options that come with a chronograph function, and almost none that offer a big date complication on top of that. When it comes t…

Seiko continues its dedication to spotlight Japan’s rich artisanal traditions with the latest addition to its Presage Classic Series Craftsmanship collection: the Presage SPB499. This new model, arriving in July 2025, reinforces the line’s commitme…

Established in 2011 by designer Rafael Simoes Miranda, DWISS has focused on executing unconventional ways of time-telling. Earning itself multiple design awards in the process, DWISS has quietly created unique watches that not only break indie wat…

For racing fans, the new F1 movie should be the cinematic event of the summer. It promises heart-pounding action along with the chance to see stars like Brad Pitt and Damson Idris in the driver’s seat of modern Formula One cars. But what’s a race c…

Powered by the 72-hour Caliber 6R51, this new, astoundingly elegant limited-edition timepiece celebrates traditional, artisanal Japanese crafts. Current economic forces make collecting more expensive, which in turn makes collectors more selective.…

Last week, we kicked off something a bit special: a four-part mini series hosted by our founder Andrew McUtchen and the CEO of IWC, Chris Grainger-Herr, that’s all about the high-octane world of Formula 1 and its intersection with watchmaking, esp…

Ordinarily in the “Time Machines” column, I make a point of exploring great watches and stories that fly under the radar, or simply haven’t had the sort of enthusiast exposure they deserve. Much of that (as well as many of the topics of this column…

One of the hard truths about watch collecting is that for just about all enthusiasts, we can’t buy – or keep – every watch we would like to have. Happily, we’re fortunate that ours is a social hobby. And if you are around long enough, get out a bit…

A double 178-piece edition in two colorways and sizes Let’s start with a riddle. What has one eye, one mouth, two hands, and a rebellious soul? You got it — the Le Régulateur Louis Erard × Konstantin Chaykin Time Eater III. The million-dollar quest…

Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) stands among the most revered names in horology, celebrated for innovations that shaped modern watchmaking. While his tourbillon, self-winding mechanism, and anti-shock system are widely acknowledged, his work in a…

We take a quick look at the CW&T Solid State Watch, a digital watch completely encased in resin. What that means is that you never have to fiddle with time setting or functions but rather just get a simple time and day read out when you need it. It…

Rounding out our buying guides and giving you just a taster from the latest edition of the NOW Mag, we go almost full out, with picks only limited by a lofty US$50,000 budget. Choosing only a few is especially tough, so if you’re keen to discover…

We attended the Urban Jürgensen launch in Santa Monica on July 4 and 5. Here is a brief event report and an exclusive video of a chat with Kari Voutilainen, the co-CEO of the new brand. The event was the relaunch of the Urban Jürgensen brand, and i…

In 2022, Porsche Design is paying tribute to some of its most iconic product creations. Among them is a faithful re-edition of “the first all-black chronograph” from 1972, the legendary Chronograph 1.In 1972, Professor Ferdinand Alexander “Butzi” P…

Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823) can be counted as one of the people who laid the foundation for modern watchmaking. While many know him today mainly as the inventor of the tourbillon, his legacy extends much further than that. As a true visionary…

Whenever we speak of luxury mechanical watches, the subject of money is understandably never far away. Even amongst the team, we often debate about prices, and are well aware that the vast majority of the watches we cover are out of reach for most…

Cartier is a watch maison synonymous with iconic case shapes. Among them are the Santos, the Tonneau, and the Pasha. The Tank, however, must be the brand’s most famous creation. Within the Tank family, we have so many standalone icons, including th…

Swiss Hublot may be primed for “having a moment,” and I think that wider enthusiast appeal for the company’s achievements is probably forthcoming. The company has existed since the early 1980s but was barely on anyone’s map until Jean-Claude Biver…

What constitutes a truly iconic watch? Does it need to accompany someone conquering depths and heights never reached, or present such a revolutionary design that it creates an all-new category, with many following suit? Those reasons are all valid…

Cartier is a luxury goods conglomerate that designs, produces and sells its products. However, you will notice that any description will list it as a jewelry brand before a watch brand. This puts into perspective what Cartier has achieved with thei…

It’s Sunday morning, so it’s time for another heated Sunday Morning Showdown. Two recently released summer divers take center stage in this week’s battle. The first is the colorful Tudor Black Bay 54 “Lagoon Blue.” The watch reintroduces the aesthe…

Independent watchmaking sometimes means using unconventional materials and vibrant colours, and at other times it means adopting more conservative styles with a unique twist. Well, this week we really had options for every category. Ressence partne…

Skip to Main Content [enter] Bring a Loupe An Odd Duck Patek Perpetual Calendar, A Van Cleef & Arpels By Genta, And A Questionable Breguet All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column. Welcome back to Bring A L…

Leica Announces Monopan 50If you follow the photography industry, or Leica specifically, you’ve likely seen that Leica is celebrating the centennial anniversary of their Leica I camera.  First available in 2025, the Leica I was the first commercial…

The eyes of most classic car fans will light up at the very mention of former roadster maker Austin-Healey. Fortunately, a new capsule collection from Frederique Constant revs the engine on the golden age of free-spirited, open-air motoring – vinta…

To mark the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss, MeisterSinger introduces the Pangaea and Neo Edition—a casual, music-inspired single-hand watch limited to 125 and 75 pieces. With design cues drawn from The Blue Danube, it offers a contemplative ta…

In 2022, Bulgari celebrated the 10th anniversary of its award-winning Octo collection with the Italian maison’s eighth world record, the thinnest mechanical watch ever produced. Meet the 1.8-mm thick Octo Finissimo Ultra.1.80 mm. One point eight mi…

Christopher Ward adds five new colours to its C60 Trident collection. The new C60 Trident Reef pieces come in either 41mm or 44mm.Available on a rubber strap or metal bracelet, prices start at £695.We’ve already had a host of summery watches launc…

Over the years, the Time+Tide editorial team have been fortunate enough to spend lots of time with IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr, who easily ranks as one of the most charismatic and interesting CEOs in the watch biz. Indeed, earlier this year at Wat…

We’re back with another installment of Back to Basics, our series aimed at newcomers to our lovely shared hobby. This time, we explore the world of accuracy in luxury mechanical wristwatches. So, if you are considering buying your first “real” watc…

It’s more or less a cliché by now, but this year’s Le Mans race didn’t feel like an endurance race, but a mad dash to the line instead! From the get-go, there was a full-on battle between the Hypercars, LMP2s and LMGT3s. Cadillac locked out the fro…

Since its inception, Bangalore Watch Company has made Indian culture and heritage part of every single release. It usually picks something specific but with broad appeal, like the Indian Air Force, cricket, or a satellite. Not only is the chosen cu…