Founded in 1868 by Boston watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones, IWC Schaffhausen can look back at more than a century and a half of watchmaking history. More than half of that has involved watches made for aviation, whether military or commercial. Its first-ever pilot’s instrument was made in 1936, and ever since, the company has been […]
Concept watches (or concept cars) are usually made to showcase new styling or new technologies, and to gauge customer response. As such, they are a statement of intent. This is the idea behind Corum’s latest Concept Watch. Presented this week during Geneva Watch Days 2023, it will be the public arena to test reactions and […]
Back when everybody wore a watch to keep their lives organised, most people only needed something that indicated the time and date. Nothing truly fancy in terms of complications. However, not everyone had the same kind of budget to buy such an essential tool. Some could afford a luxury Swiss timepiece while others an inexpensive … Continued
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The Maurice de Mauriac Rallymaster II is the second in a series of tennis-inspired wristwatches with Racquet magazine Once again, the watch has been designed with Carlton DeWoody – a creative best-known for interior design Limited in production, the pre-sale window is open strictly during the US Open tournament from August 28 to September 10 … Continued
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It was a big week in terms of Rolex news. Here’s a look at a big time Rolex collection.
In the watch world, practical solutions often evolve into intricate complications. Back in the late 1800s, Swiss watchmaker Emmanuel Cottier tackled a challenge posed by the Canadian Railway – tracking time across multiple time zones during cross-country journeys. Although Emmanuel’s initial attempt fell short, his son Louis, also a prize-winning watchmaker, turned the idea into … Continued
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Stainless steel is still the go-to material for the vast majority of people, and thus, the vast majority of watches are made of steel. And while the carefree nature of stainless steel is perfectly suited for everyday life, there’s no harm in spicing things up every now and then. Alternatives such as white gold or […]
Editor’s note: What makes the Time+Tide team tick? That’s what we want to try and uncover in this new series that will turn the spotlight on the horological preferences, quirks and prejudices of our contributors and editors. This week, Time+Tide’s new Australian Editor Jamie Weiss takes the hot seat. When did you first become interested … Continued
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What do you get the man who has everything? Finding a good Father’s Day gift can be a real challenge – and if you’re a dad yourself, you’re probably tired of getting socks and jocks year after year. That’s why a watch makes such a great Father’s Day gift: it’s something dad will actually treasure … Continued
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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 left out. Considering the fair looming ever closer, we’re maybe just a touch worried, as the European summer holidays come to an end and GWD reach their peak. Either way, … Continued
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