IWC Archives - Time+Tide Watches

08.12.24

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, MB&F, Zenith and more

This week saw a whole host of releases from every corner of the industry as we enter the final month of the year and gift…

Andrew and Justin Hast host a night with the new blue dial IWC Ingenieur

Friday Wind Down

06.12.24

Andrew and Justin Hast host a night with the new blue dial IWC Ingenieur

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…

A classic blue dial joins the IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 collection

Introducing

02.12.24

A classic blue dial joins the IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 collection

A handsome addition to IWC's Genta-inspired sports collection.

The most unique uses of lume in watchmaking

Lists

01.12.24

The most unique uses of lume in watchmaking

Lume isn't just a tool to help you read the time in the dark - it's also an avenue for creative expression.

Andrew races IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr through the Schaffhausen manufacture

Video

24.11.24

Andrew races IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr through the Schaffhausen manufacture

A visit to the IWC Schaffhausen manufacture reveals the design parallels between its watches and the building they are created within.

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Watch Education

24.11.24

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Understanding how your watch will age can be an important step in knowing how to look after it for years to come.

10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar

Buying Guides

22.11.24

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10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar

Luxury watches are associated with being flashy and flexed on the wrist, but stealth watches subtly ooze cool.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

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13.11.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

There’s an almost tangible romance to shopping in person, now you can spend a day perusing one of the world’s most charming cities — London.

The 7 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Buying Guides

26.10.24

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The 7 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Nothing says vintage like the warm flash of pink in the dials of yesteryear, but here are some great modern salmon dials worth considering.

Going, going, gone! Lewis Hamilton’s IWC team watch raises CHF 220,000 for charity at auction

Auctions

21.10.24

Going, going, gone! Lewis Hamilton’s IWC team watch raises CHF 220,000 for charity at auction

It's the watch the F1 champ wore on the podium when celebrating his win at the 2024 British Grand Prix earlier this year.

9 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scratches

Buying Guides

21.10.24

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9 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scratches

Bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.

The 5 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Buying Guides

15.10.24

The 5 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Magnets, how do they work? These watches are designed to resist Gausses and look cool whilst doing so.

Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

Lists

09.10.24

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Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

It may not feel that long ago for many of us, but some of the watches made in the '90s had a big impact on…

Get some new materials – a guide to the watch world’s latest innovations

Watch Education

06.10.24

Get some new materials – a guide to the watch world’s latest innovations

Brands are experimenting with what cases are made from - here are some of the new materials watch brands are trying out.

The best watches for heading to outer space

Lists

03.10.24

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The best watches for heading to outer space

With space travel seemingly on the rise you might want to prepare for it by getting the right watch for the occasion now.

Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

Buying Guides

28.09.24

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Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

It's the material that is often forgotten about in the watchmaking world, but there are some great carbon fibre watches out there.

Buying Guides

23.09.24

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8 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

5 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Buying Guides

21.09.24

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5 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Whether you're actually entering a cockpit or just dreaming of taking to the skies like most of us, here are 5 of the best pilot's…

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

Last Week in Watches

03.09.24

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

The new thinnest watch in the world, a strong return for Daniel Roth, chiming Bulgaris, a trio of Breitling perpetual calendars and more!

Geneva Watch Days 2024: Hot weather and even hotter watches

Friday Wind Down

31.08.24

Geneva Watch Days 2024: Hot weather and even hotter watches

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…

Hands On

28.08.24

Yacht rock: the new IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide boasts the brand’s first silicon hairspring

Unveiled at Watches & Wonders Shanghai 2024, its innovative tide indicator and moonphase can show high, low, spring and neap tides.

This new IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 debuts the model’s first-ever bracelet

Hands On

28.08.24

This new IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 debuts the model’s first-ever bracelet

IWC's dressiest watch gets a sportier look.

Four spacefaring IWC Polaris Dawn watches to be auctioned off for charity upon their return to Earth

Auctions

21.08.24

Four spacefaring IWC Polaris Dawn watches to be auctioned off for charity upon their return to Earth

IWC is set to explore space through the Polaris Dawn mission, and all for the sake of charity.

6 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Buying Guides

08.08.24

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6 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Often considered the pinnacle of watchmaking, these are some of the very best perpetual calendars you can find today.

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

04.08.24

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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

9 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

02.08.24

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9 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.

The 7 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Buying Guides

01.08.24

The 7 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Hitting the open water? We highly recommend adding one of these watches to your kit list before setting sail.

7 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Buying Guides

29.07.24

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7 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Need a watch that can withstand the harshest things you can throw at it? Here are a few suggestions.

9 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Buying Guides

28.07.24

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9 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches on the market.

Brad Pitt confirmed wearing custom vintage IWC on F1 movie set

News

20.07.24

Brad Pitt confirmed wearing custom vintage IWC on F1 movie set

The watch in question? A vintage IWC Ingenieur "Jumbo" SL Automatic ref. 1832 from 1976 with a custom green dial.

12 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Buying Guides

11.07.24

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12 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Here at Time+Tide, we are very fond of lume, so here is a list of some of the best full lume dial watches on the…

Richemont’s CEO reshuffle signals a new future for the luxury group

Friday Wind Down

05.07.24

Richemont’s CEO reshuffle signals a new future for the luxury group

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.

IWC reveals a new partnership with Lewis Hamilton, working with him & Brad Pitt on their Formula 1 film

Pop Culture

02.07.24

IWC reveals a new partnership with Lewis Hamilton, working with him & Brad Pitt on their Formula 1 film

IWC has partnered with the as-of-yet unnamed F1 film that Hamilton's producing, with the brand set to appear as a sponsor of the fictional APX…

Lewis Hamilton spotted at Monaco Grand Prix wearing a fully luminous ceramic IWC prototype

News

28.05.24

Lewis Hamilton spotted at Monaco Grand Prix wearing a fully luminous ceramic IWC prototype

The Schaffhausen brand has whipped up a new ceramic composite dubbed Ceralume, with Lewis Hamilton repping it in Monaco.

Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 24)

Pop Culture

25.05.24

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Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 24)

Hot Ones has blossomed from a humble web series to one of the most watched YouTube formats in the world. Interviewer Sean Evans is known…

Horological high school: what watch clique do you belong to? Here’s what you had to say

Watch Culture

22.05.24

Horological high school: what watch clique do you belong to? Here’s what you had to say

Imagine you're back in high school and the bell rings for lunch. Which 'table' of watch collectors do you sit with? Our community got creative…

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

20.05.24

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

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12.05.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…

The 6 best field watches for everyday expeditions

Buying Guides

11.05.24

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The 6 best field watches for everyday expeditions

Field watches rank as some of the most versatile and timeless watches on the market. Here's some of the best.

Lists

27.03.24

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Looking Back: The team’s favourite Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

With Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 only two weeks away, we wanted to look back at some of our favourites from last year.

The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

Friday Wind Down

22.03.24

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The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

Watches and F1 go hand in hand, so we're on the ground sniffing out watch stories at Albert Park.