Events Archives - Time and Tide Watches

A. Lange & Söhne invite Time+Tide Club Members to boutique lock-in

Andrew McUtchen — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 01:00:21 +0000

On a cool Sydney night, with most of the darkened city preoccupied with the Vivid festival, A. Lange & Söhne and Watches of Switzerland hosted an evening in their Martin Place Boutique for Time+Tide Club Members. The doors were promptly locked, the cocktails were soon in hand, and the objective for all attendees was simple; … Continued

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Time+Tide Club x Giorgio Armani x Parmigiani Fleurier and the stunning Armani 11

Kylie Lloyd-Wyatt — Wed, 24 May 2023 01:00:02 +0000

Parmigiani Fleurier is somewhat of a horological unicorn, with many lusting over the brand, but few ever getting to see their pieces in the metal. Over the last five years, the brand has experienced massive growth, and now, with Guido Terreni at the helm bringing out the best of Michel Parmigiani’s vision, the maison’s meteoric … Continued

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Longines remind us why they boast one of the watch world’s most enviable histories

Luke Benedictus — Tue, 23 May 2023 11:00:56 +0000

The person in charge of Longines’ heritage reissues must have one of the watch world’s cushiest jobs. I always imagine them lazing around for most of the year – playing Wordle and drinking endless cups of coffee. Then, as their annual deadline looms, I picture them hastily thumbing through a dusty catalogue and selecting a … Continued

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Zach’s visit to the IWC manufacture in Schaffhausen reveals the importance of ‘IWC-manufactured’

Zach Blass — Sat, 13 May 2023 11:00:43 +0000

More often than not, when we engage with watches it is typically in a retail shop, watch fair or watch meetup. But the exhibition caseback of any watch brand is a visit to their manufacture. Visiting a manufacture is truly a window into the brand, and not just in the behind-the-scenes sense of seeing the … Continued

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An evening of watches, aviation and motorsport with Bremont

Kieran Robson — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 01:00:24 +0000

On the evening of the Australian Grand Prix, Time+Tide were invited to an evening with Bremont that featured a guest appearance by co-founder Giles English. This was set to be the final event held in the brand’s current Melbourne boutique located on St. Collins Lane, before the move later in the year to their new venue … Continued

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Australian Grand Prix – TAG Heuer affirms top watch sponsor spot with more Red Bull dominance, and I live out a childhood dream

Borna Bošnjak — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:00:31 +0000

Last weekend, the Australian Grand Prix took place in Melbourne’s picturesque surroundings of Albert Park. We got an incredible spectacle, too, with plenty of drama and one of the most confusing endings in recent times – reminiscent of that controversial night in Abu Dhabi. Despite the action-packed race, most people’s predictions of a Red Bull … Continued

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Panerai celebrate the opening of their first stand-alone boutique in Australia

Matt Pickering — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:45 +0000

Panerai recently celebrated the opening of their first Australian stand-alone boutique with an event at the new store in Sydney’s King Street peppered with all the Italian flair and charisma their clients have come to expect from the brand. While the availability of Panerai in Australia is not new and may not seem like big … Continued

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Vacheron Constantin display a selection of heritage high complication models in Sydney

Borna Bošnjak — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:33 +0000

Vacheron Constantin recently opened their brand new flagship boutique in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. To help celebrate the opening, the maison are housing a selection of Heritage High Complication models on the third level of the new boutique. We’ve highlighted four pieces from the exhibition. The watches will be on display for all of … Continued

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Louis Vuitton announces their Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

D.C. Hannay — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:22 +0000

In an initiative to foster the future growth of innovation in the watchmaking industry, Louis Vuitton has announced the inaugural Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives. The competition (to be held every other year) seeks to nurture the future of innovation and creativity within the industry, as judged by a committee of 50 horological … Continued

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What’s on your wrist? Watchspotting at the DWW Horology Forum New York Edition

Ricardo Sime — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:00:27 +0000

This past weekend, Dubai Watch Week bought its Horology Forum to the city of New York. There, over the course of three days, the local watch community was treated to multiple panels, debates, masterclasses in photography and even a few watch clinics. Yet much as this writer enjoyed all the content and experiences, the side … Continued

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Wrist roles: The 6 most interesting watches at the Emmys

D.C. Hannay — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:30:35 +0000

Awards shows are always target-rich environments for some prime celebrity watchspotting, and the 74th Annual Primetime Emmys were no exception. Here’s a quick look at some of the best spots from among those award-winning wrists. Jason Bateman – Vintage Rolex Daytona 6263 Ozark’s Jason Bateman loves a vintage timepiece, and his ’70s Rolex Daytona is one … Continued

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An evening with Panerai and the Time+Tide Club

Borna Bošnjak — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:30:18 +0000

The Time+Tide Club gatherings are in full swing, as we got together at the Panerai Melbourne boutique for a showcase of the new Submersible QuarantaQuattro. The guests were welcomed by Panerai Australia and New Zealand manager, Stephan Ballarin, before co-hosting an overview of the Submersible’s history and its new and improved form alongside T+T’s very … Continued

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A special evening with Vacheron Constantin and the Time+Tide Club

Borna Bošnjak — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:30:53 +0000

After less contact than normal due to the disruptive effects of a certain global pandemic, the Time+Tide Club event at the Vacheron Constantin Melbourne boutique brought back a sense of normality. The event itself focused on important sport pieces from Vacheron Constantin’s past, beginning with the release of the 222 for their 222nd anniversary in … Continued

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Blancpain and Biopixel team up to push the importance of ocean conservation

Borna Bošnjak — Sat, 21 May 2022 01:00:40 +0000

Chewing on an ice cube on the stern of the Reef Magic, I contemplated my life choices covered in cold sweat, my breakfast coming back up to visit. In the last few minutes, I realised that I am, in fact, susceptible to seasickness, and quite violently so. I thought that the nerve-racking highlight of this … Continued

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Mark Ronson told me the story behind his go-to Royal Oak before christening AP House with new single “Too Much”

Zach Blass — Wed, 18 May 2022 15:30:46 +0000

Ever since I had heard they were opening a new space, I was itching to see the new AP House in New York City. It is not open to the public just yet, but I was invited to swing by to get an early taste of the Audemars Piguet space. To just visit and get … Continued

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Inclusivity, diversity and wristshots: Welcome to Complecto’s first meetup

Ricardo Sime — Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:38 +0000

Over the previous months, I’ve introduced you to Jason and the Complecto community that he and his partner David (@davidp.nyc) have created. Through it, they hope to accomplish the “goal of building an inclusive community that reflects and celebrates the true diversity of watch enthusiasts and collectors around the world”. This past Friday, they set … Continued

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Long-awaited film “Keeper of Time” premieres worldwide this week

Zach Blass — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 15:30:33 +0000

Years ago, when I watched the documentary The Watchmaker’s Apprentice, which details the journey of George Daniels and the path of watchmaker Roger W. Smith becoming his sole apprentice, I remember being awe-struck at the meticulous art of watchmaking and the perseverance required to achieve mastery in the field. Since that documentary, however, there have not … Continued

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Meet the team! The live video from a watch fair that YouTube has been waiting for…

Andrew McUtchen — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 15:30:44 +0000

It’s fair to say we don’t get everything right, all the time. One video I properly botched was in February last year. It was billed as a “meet the team” video. But in reality, it was me talking about the team, on their behalf. Most commenters were positive enough about the broad message: that you could start … Continued

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Jaeger-LeCoultre host Reverso celebration (and reveal the best engraving on the watch they’ve spotted in the wild)

Matt Pickering — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:16 +0000

Events are back! In what had felt like an eternity attending online watch meetups and presentations, the social calendar of in-person events has finally emerged from the Covid freeze of the last two years. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 90th Anniversary celebrations are in full swing, capturing the rich history of the Reverso along with the red-hot contemporary line-up led … Continued

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Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates 90th anniversary of the Reverso with the retrospective “Reverso: Timeless Stories Since 1931” in their Sydney Boutique

Zach Blass — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:24:55 +0000

Many watch enthusiasts believe that the terms “icon” is overused by watch media. Fair play. But when a collection that has been consistently beloved for decades, celebrates its 90th birthday, I believe this is one of the sure moments where it is safe to label it so. Any watch lover worth their salt has heard … Continued

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Former Australasian head of Rolex Patrick Boutellier opens Rolex Boutique in Melbourne CBD, invites customers to “come and tell your story”

Andrew McUtchen — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:00:21 +0000

There is a saying that when one door closes, another one opens. The only problem with that for Patrick Boutellier was that when he closed the door on his time at Rolex by declining the invitation to relocate his career to Switzerland after 11 years at the brand’s helm in Australia, he found himself standing … Continued

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DUBAI DIARIES: “In Dubai, you could fall asleep on the street with your Richard Mille and it would be there when you wake up” – Pierre Biver

Zach Blass — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 06:00:05 +0000

We are nearing the end of Dubai Watch Week 2021, but we are approaching the finish line strong. The day remained packed with Horology Forums, Collectors Lounge sessions, Creative Hubs, Masterclasses and more. Later on in the evening things kicked into a higher gear, fitting when you consider the topic of discussion was the 40Hz … Continued

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DUBAI WIND DOWN: “Rolex is actually the most authentic watch brand in the industry” – Maximilian Büsser

Zach Blass — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:30:17 +0000

Another day of Dubai Watch Week comes to an end and the insightful discussions and excitement of fresh novelties keep coming. While I have only been here for days, I already feel at home on the fair grounds and, with the new friends I have made throughout the week, it is as if we have … Continued

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DUBAI DIARIES: ”We’re like kids on holiday without our parents,” says famous watchmaker

Zach Blass — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:30:25 +0000

What is Dubai Watch Week all about? That’s a question I’m starting a lot of my conversations here with to understand why so many of the industry’s luminaries have travelled halfway around the world to attend. And on Day 1, I heard the best answer yet. Unfortunately I can’t name names, but let’s just say … Continued

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DUBAI DIARIES: What I am looking forward to for Dubai Watch Week 2021

Zach Blass — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:30:08 +0000

The eagle has landed. Your American Deputy Editor has finally made it to Dubai Watch Week. Prior to joining the industry, I had always heard great things about this watch fair. In the weeks leading up to my flight today, various industry colleagues told me I was set to have one of the best watch … Continued

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