VIDEO: Seeing how the ‘other’ Rolex wearers live, with the Rolex Cellini Time
The Rolex Cellini Time is arguably Rolex’s most conservative model within its most conservative collection, but what we found in our time with the wider Cellini range is that it leaves its flourishes and flair as almost a secret pact between the watch and its wearer. We suspected this might be the case. We’d only ever experienced the model in Rolex presentations at Baselworld, most notably in 2014 when the ‘sleeping Prince’ was awoken and relaunched. It is indeed a more subtle brand of charm that it exudes, and the affection grew as days together elapsed. An example of one detail that began to shine as a wonderfully considered touch: the split baton indices. The minute track actually bisects the hour markers — and it bisects the critics too; most don’t like it. And neither do I. I love it. What you’ll note about this nuance, eventually, is that the handset has been designed to work in perfect symmetry with the batons, the hour hand lining up with the hour markers, and the minute hand intersecting with the minute track. This watch really is all about considered details that may not be immediately apparent. In terms of its presence on the wrist, as…
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Eminem is currently going viral with a rant against Donald Trump delivered in a Detroit car park as part of the BET Hip Hop Awards. You’ve more than likely seen it, or at least snippets, but the full video is at the bottom of the post. The 44-year-old rapper finishes his rant with a message to any of his Trump-supporting fans, saying, “I’m drawing in the sand a line, you’re either for or against.” In it, Slim Shady wears a 35th anniversary G-Shock which is Casio’s seventh collaboration watch with artist and graphic designer Eric Haze. The limited edition GA700EH-1A model has a black and white colour scheme that appears solid from the front aspect, but the band gradates from black to white with thick brushstrokes of white paint. 2017 is printed on the underside of the band, and there is a signature star at the tip. Haze’s logo is engraved on the caseback. The watch also features a super illuminator LED light, chunky 3D black and white hands, five-year battery life, 200m water resistance and shock resistance, as well as world time (in 31 time zones, 48 cities + UTC), four daily alarms and one snooze alarm, 1/100th second stopwatch, 1/10th countdown timer, 12/24 hour formats and a hand retract function.…
The latest addition to the L.U.C Heritage collection pays tribute to not only the Chopard of the past but also to the present. To understand how, I’ll have to take you through a crash course in Chopard history (don’t worry, I’ll make it quick). Chopard were founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, who specialised initially in highly accurate pocket watches. Some of these early chronometers even made their way as far as the court of Russian Tsar Nicholas II. Skipping forward a century, in 1963 the company was purchased by the Scheufele family, who still own it to this day, with brother-sister combo Karl-Friedrich and Caroline Scheufele at the helm as co-presidents. In 1996, through the efforts of Karl-Friedrich, Chopard created the L.U.C collection and released their very first in-house movement, the L.U.C 1.96. Which brings us back to today and the reason we’re here, the L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru. The first thing you’ll notice is the tonneau-shaped, 18k rose gold case. It’s slim at only 7.74mm thick and measuring 38.5 x 38.8 mm across, and its rounded rectangular (only just) shape is reminiscent of the oak barrels used to store wine. While this isn’t a new shape in watches – nor…
It’s not too hard to appreciate how thin 5.15mm is in abstract terms – it’s a shade thicker than two 20 cent pieces, FYI – and pictures of the Octo Finissimo Automatic get you a little further along the path to understanding. But short of actually having the watch in your hand or on your wrist, the best way of contextualising just how incredibly slim this watch is is through the medium of video. Luckily, we’ve put this short video review together so you can get a sense of how it wears in glorious HD. The only thing we can’t convey? The way this watch manages to feel as light as a feather and solid as a rock at the same time.
Here at Time+Tide we tend to focus on the simpler end of Cartier’s offerings, classic beauties like the Tank or the Drive Extra Flat. But there’s another side to the famous jewellery maison’s watch offerings that’s, well, exceptionally complex. The Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon is one such watch. If you didn’t glean that fact from the impressively wordy model name, take one look at this skeletonised, 45mm monster and you’ll immediately realise that we’re not talking about your run-of-the-mill Tank. No, this watch, or – more accurately – the Calibre 9407MC inside, is one of the most confident expressions of Cartier’s horological ability we’ve seen in some time, with 448 individual parts, finished to a level sufficient to earn it the Geneva Seal, and a particularly demanding package of complications. The most visible is the ‘mysterious’ double tourbillon, which sees the whirring 60-second tourbillon rotate around the transparent sapphire aperture every five minutes. On its own this mysterious display, something of a trademark for the brand, would be impressive enough, but Cartier is determined to impress your ears as well as your eyes, as they’ve also managed to fit a minute repeater into a movement that’s…
The story in a second: This year the Aqua Terra received a major upgrade, and now we’re seeing Omega’s staple in a whole new light. Since it first surfaced in 2003, Omega’s Aqua Terra has been a versatile everyman, stylish and sartorial, but tough enough for the real world. This year the collection levelled-up to Master Chronometer status and we thought we’d take this sparkly 41mm rubberclad model for a spin. The case The case of the Aqua Terra hasn’t changed too obviously, it’s still the same classic shape, with sporty, swooping, twisted lugs and polished surfaces aplenty. It’s a combination of casual style and dressy finish that helps the Aqua Terra’s chameleon-factor. All models are offered in 38 or 41mm widths, a slight reduction from the previous generation, in line with changing tastes and sized to please pretty much everyone. One change you might notice is the crown. Omega have flared it ever so slightly, giving it a more conical shape, simply to improve the ergonomics, which was apparently an issue on older versions. I don’t have much personal experience on that front, but I had no issues with this one. The dial The most obvious cosmetic changes have…
Editor’s note: A little while back now, Andy Green, inveterate watch spotter, put together a list of some of Hollywood’s finest wristwear. You and I may lack the looks or the acting chops to pull off quite the same bravura style performance, but at least our wrists can look the part. Right? Finding the right watch to match your wardrobe can be surprisingly tricky – all too often your wrist overpowers (or worse – underwhelms) the rest of your outfit. But when it’s done well the watch not only looks good with your outfit, but makes it. Here are six of Hollywood’s finest demonstrating how the perfect watch can lift even the most casual look to new heights. Tudor Black Bay Blue as worn by Will Smith On their own, earthy tones can be basic and somewhat dull. Throw on a watch with a touch of colour, and you’ve got yourself a winner. It’s hard to go wrong with Tudor’s Black Bay, one of the best all-rounders in its price point, and here Will Smith demonstrates its versatility, matched perfectly with a green top, and contrasting nicely with Khaki. Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300m as worn by Liev Schreiber Steve McQueen had an…
If you’re here, then I can safely assume that you own a few watches, or at least that you’re into them. I’m also willing to bet that you have, at least once, fantasied about designing your own. A pipedream for most, but not for Dan Henry. Over the course of 30 years, Dan Henry has amassed a collection of more than 1500 watches, and what began as a simple desire to share his passion with others quickly turned into the beginning of his eponymous watch company. By finding design inspiration through the often decades-old styling of his most iconic pieces, Dan Henry creates affordable, made-to-be-worn watches that capture the vintage charm he so loves. Originally released last year, the retro-inspired Dan Henry 1970 Diver Compressor featured a solidly built 44mm case with 200 metres of water resistance. Priced at only $US250, it proved to be one of the most popular watches from the collection (if its presence all over the forums and social media is anything to go by). Still, the #watchfam wanted more, or, rather, less in this case, and forever a man of the people, Dan further refined the 1970. This year he released a smaller but no…
When Cameron told us about the Rado Ceramica a little while ago, we knew we wanted to get a close look at this squared-off ceramic number. And when we did spend some time with it on our wrists and in front of our lenses, something became increasingly apparent. This is as much a sculpture as it is a watch – I noticed I was spending more time looking at the flex of the bracelet and the gentle curve at the end of the case than looking at the time. And while some might see this as an issue from a functionalism point of view, I prefer to see it more as a triumph of watch-as-design-object. And besides, reading the time was simplicity itself, especially as my inner snob could rest easy knowing this Ceramica is a fully-fledged automatic. Rado Ceramica Australian pricing Rado Ceramica, matte-black ceramic, automatic, $3450
I didn’t appreciate just how good the new Master Chronometer Omega Aqua Terras were until I spent some proper time with them. And now that I have, I’m kicking myself for not talking more about them at and after Basel. What’s not to like? The design manages to be current and sporty without losing sight of its classic roots, there’s oodles of cool tech under the hood and it looks stellar on the wrist, thanks to all those facets, edges and polished surfaces. But what really won me over was – wait for it – the rubber strap. Yep, Omega have taken a part of a watch that’s usually an afterthought, and elevated it to (almost) an art form. It’s comfortable and functional but, more than that, it’s cool, thanks to the woven print reminiscent of the so-called tropic straps, and the metal end link really helps give this version of the Aqua Terra a sportier edge than its brethren on metal or leather. Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Australian pricing Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M, Master Chronometer, on rubber, $7250