Friday Wind Down Archives - Time+Tide Watches The Home of Watch Culture Fri, 06 Dec 2024 02:08:48 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 Andrew and Justin Hast host a night with the new blue dial IWC Ingenieur https://timeandtidewatches.com/andrew-mcutchen-justin-hast-blue-dial-iwc-ingenieur-event-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:00:35 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=240203 Andrew and Justin hosted a night dedicated to the new blue dial Ingenieur Automatic 40 at IWC's Battersea Power Station boutique in London earlier this week.

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A week of celebrating photography: Time+Tide x Leica & Blancpain x Ocean Photographer of the Year https://timeandtidewatches.com/leica-event-blancpain-photo-exhibition-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:22:15 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239674 Blancpain celebrates ocean photographers, and Time+Tide and Leica team up for an event on watches (and cameras, of course).

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Our Studio Underd0g Pizza Unique sold for a record-breaking amount! https://timeandtidewatches.com/our-pizza-unique-sold-for-a-record-breaking-amount-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:01:55 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239395 Last night, we saw our London Discovery Studio transformed into a pizza parlor for what would prove to be a pizza party to remember.

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A week of celebrating winners and creating new ones: world champion divers, the year’s best watches, and our contribution https://timeandtidewatches.com/a-week-of-celebrating-winners-and-creating-new-ones-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:00:06 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239086 We introduce a new collab with TAG Heuer, the GPHG honours the best of the year, and Mido and Red Bull celebrate extreme sport. What a week!

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The Time+Tide London Discovery Studio has had a bumper first two weeks https://timeandtidewatches.com/london-discovery-studio-first-weeks-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:06 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238617 Time+Tide has officially opened in London and we've had an amazing first fortnight!

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Andrew & Justin Hast tackle the watch industry’s sense of humour https://timeandtidewatches.com/andrew-mcutchen-justin-hast-watchpro-salon-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:00:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238101 Andrew and Justin are taking on the serious topic of the watch industry's sense of humour, or a lack thereof, at WatchPro Salon in London.

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I thought my hypebeast days were over… until the Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela collab dropped last night https://timeandtidewatches.com/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collaboration-drop-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:00:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237610 Jamie found out that old habits die hard when the Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela collection went on sale last night.

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Get ready for Watchfest 5 in Sydney + the Patek Philippe Cubitus has finally dropped! https://timeandtidewatches.com/watchfest-5-patek-cubitus-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:00:15 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237221 Running from November 1st to 16th 2024 in Sydney, Watchfest 5 promises to be Australia’s largest watch and horology convention, run by the watch community, for the watch community. Also, a new Patek!

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Wolf took over Time+Tide’s Melbourne Studio for an intimate chat with CEO Simon Wolf V https://timeandtidewatches.com/in-conversation-with-simon-wolf-event-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:00:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236739 Jamie sat down for a chat with CEO Simon Philip Wolf V about his company (and his family's) illustrious 190-year-long history.

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Italian authorities have busted a €103 million watch smuggling ring at Milan’s Malpensa Airport https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-smuggling-ring-milan-malpensa-airport-friday-down-down/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:00:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236376 Investigations have uncovered and thwarted a high-end watch smuggling ring at Milan's biggest airport.

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Four different watch fairs are coming next month https://timeandtidewatches.com/4-watch-fairs-october-2024-milano-watch-week-dubai-watch-week-horology-forum-windup-new-york-watchtime-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:01:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235876 Milano Watch Week, Dubai Watch Week, Windup NY, and WatchTime NY fairs will all kick off next month.

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From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko https://timeandtidewatches.com/from-car-seats-to-supercars-a-heart-racing-ride-with-seiko-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:01:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235614 Vroom, vroom... Mitchell and Alex were off to the races with Seiko.

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Seiko celebrates the Ichigo Ichie in Sydney and Melbourne, reminding us to slow down every once in a while https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-ichigo-ichie-sydney-melbourne-event-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:01:03 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235216 A week after the watch's launch, we got to taste what it's about.

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Baltic threw a rooftop party in NYC and teased some unreleased watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/baltic-rooftop-party-nyc-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:58:55 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234622 Stunning views and even more stunning watches...

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Geneva Watch Days 2024: Hot weather and even hotter watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/geneva-watch-days-2024-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:52:26 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234074 It’s hot here in Geneva. The heat is the number one topic of conversation around the Beau Rivage as members of the watch press sweat their way between some of the most exciting brands in the industry. But perhaps the most heat was found on stage this afternoon as our own Andrew McUtchen co-hosted a … Continued

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Tissot & Time+Tide launch the PRX UFO Robot Grendizer with a cozy crowd in Melbourne’s laneways https://timeandtidewatches.com/tissot-timetide-prx-ufo-robot-grendizer-launch-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:01:14 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233390 Tissot x Grendizer x Time+Tide brought the new PRX UFO Robot Grendizer collaboration to Melbourne's Robot Bar.

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Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to? https://timeandtidewatches.com/rachael-raygun-gunn-watch-spotting-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:01:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232970 While everyone may be scrutinising Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's breaking routines, as watch geeks we just want to identify the watch on her wrist.

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Hermès reopens its Melbourne boutique, and it’s as elegant as you would expect https://timeandtidewatches.com/hermes-melbourne-boutique-reopening-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:25 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232516 After occupying the heritage location for a decade, the Hermès Melbourne boutique has redecorated its home.

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Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital https://timeandtidewatches.com/toys-for-hospitalised-children-ap-watch-auction-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:00:11 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232037 Toys for Hospitalized Children's 4th annual luxury watch raffle supports a noble cause, with a coveted Royal Oak up for grabs.

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Vacheron Constantin collaborates with First Nations artist Reko Rennie on an immersive art installation in Sydney https://timeandtidewatches.com/reko-rennie-x-vacheron-constantin-art-exhibition-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:01:36 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231688 The exhibition, titled "From Geometry to Artistry", is being exhibited at the Maison's flagship Sydney boutique until the end of September.

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Ultra-rare Van Cleef & Arpels automata land in Melbourne for the Poetry of Time pop-up https://timeandtidewatches.com/van-cleef-arpels-poetry-of-time-pop-up-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:00:25 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231259 Van Cleef & Arpels' Poetry of Time exhibition has made its way to Melbourne, and Borna was on the ground to check it out.

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Worn & Wound’s WindUp Watch Fair returns to Chicago for 2024 https://timeandtidewatches.com/worn-wound-windup-fair-chicago-2024-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:00:52 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230879 To be held from July 12th to 14th at Venue West in Chicago, Worn & Wound's WindUp Watch Fair returns for another edition. Here's everything you need to know.

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Richemont’s CEO reshuffle signals a new future for the luxury group https://timeandtidewatches.com/richemont-ceo-reshuffle-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:02:22 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230484 One of the watch industry's biggest conglomerates has played musical chairs this week, with a new group CEO appointed and brand CEOs moving around.

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Our first Studio Discovery Sessions with Zenith and Ocean to Orbit were a hit with watch fans https://timeandtidewatches.com/studio-discovery-sessions-zenith-ocean-to-orbit-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:32 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230003 Our inaugural two Studio Discovery Sessions - one with a microbrand, one with a big box brand - were an absolute blast.

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Poo-tina: UK farmer unearths lost Rolex Air-King eaten by his cow 50 years ago https://timeandtidewatches.com/lost-rolex-air-king-eaten-by-cow-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:01:45 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229564 You might call bull, but a metal-detector and some good luck reunited this farmer with his Rolex Air-King, after being eaten by a cow.

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The real missed MoonSwatch opportunity… https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-real-missed-moonswatch-opportunity-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:01:28 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229182 Earth to Swatch and Omega: a major athletic competition the group is tied to could have offered a major MoonSwatch moment.

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Experience Zenith’s latest 2024 releases with Time+Tide in our Melbourne Discovery Studio on June 22nd https://timeandtidewatches.com/zenith-watches-and-wonders-discovery-session-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:01:15 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=228729 On June 22nd, the Time+Tide Discovery Studio in Melbourne is set to host a Zenith Discovery Session showing off the brand's latest watches.

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Wristwatch Check, a gathering of Australian microbrands, went off without a hitch last night in Melbourne https://timeandtidewatches.com/wristwatch-check-2024-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 31 May 2024 07:01:18 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=228324 The Time+Tide Team were out in force for this brand-new watch event, which showcased some of the country's notable microbrands.

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Seiko President Akio Naito says Grand Seiko micro-adjustment is “on the way” https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-president-akio-naito-grand-seiko-micro-adjustment-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 24 May 2024 07:01:51 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=227866 A long-desired feature for Grand Seiko bracelets, a LinkedIn comment from Seiko President Akio Naito suggests it is in the works.

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Hublot tapped Time+Tide to present their 2024 novelties at an exclusive Sydney event – here’s how it went down https://timeandtidewatches.com/time-tide-hublot-event-sydney-2024-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 17 May 2024 07:35:27 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=227434 We hosted an event at Hublot's Sydney boutique where we presented the brand's 2024 novelties as well as my experience visiting their manufacture.

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