5 of the best stormtrooper colourways

Whether it’s a car, a fridge or sneakers, some things just look fantastic in white. The only thing that can improve them further, is adding a strong black contrast. Affectionately given the nickname of stormtrooper, objects with this colour scheme radiate a sense of high-tech sophistication that just isn’t the same as something like a … Continued

The post 5 of the best stormtrooper colourways appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The post 5 of the best stormtrooper colourways appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

IWC is stealthy in ceramic for the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun

Many manufacturers have delved into the recent trend of brightly coloured dials fitted to slightly dressier, but still everyday-friendly watches. It’s fairly rare, however, that this colourful element continued into the cases, and this is where IWC’s ceramic-cased Pilot’s Watch line-up comes in. It’s no secret that their Pantone-tinged Woodland Green, white Lake Tahoe, and … Continued

The post IWC is stealthy in ceramic for the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The post IWC is stealthy in ceramic for the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu evokes a sense of occult hedonism (in a good way)

When I first came across the Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu in white ceramic, I was blown away by both its concept and its execution. When we talk about artistry in watchmaking, we’re usually discussing traditional methods such as enamel, laqcuer, stone marquetry etc. In a more contemporary setting, we take into account the sculptural … Continued

The post The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu evokes a sense of occult hedonism (in a good way) appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The post The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu evokes a sense of occult hedonism (in a good way) appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

2 years ago

THE IMMORTALS: The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

Rado has always been a unique company in the annals of Swiss watchmaking – a collision of heritage and high tech is how one could describe their ethos. Now part of the massive Swatch Group, the brand was launched in 1957, and soon began producing distinctive models that were unlike most everything else out there. … Continued

The post THE IMMORTALS: The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

The post THE IMMORTALS: The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

2 years ago

Buying Guide – The Best Annual And Perpetual Calendar Watches Of 2022

Instead of looking at a TV screen, a gigantic clock or some type of countdown timer to usher in the new year, some mechanical watch fans might have gazed down at their watch to watch the indications jump from 2022 to 2023. Hardcore watch enthusiasts and collectors might have even strapped on an annual or […]

2 years ago

Introducing – Rado True Square Open Heart, now with Silver Highlights

Rado is synonymous with trendy design-led watches and high-tech ceramic, a material the brand has been playing with since the 1990s. Last year Rado introduced the True Square Automatic, a slinky, smooth, high-tech ceramic model with openworked and regular dials. For 2021, Rado introduces a subtle colour variation on the openworked model, now with silvery […]

4 years ago

Panerai Joins The America’s Cup With Five Limited Editions

By Martin Green
The America’s Cup has to be the most exciting and challenging nautical event. This year it celebrates its 35th anniversary and does so with Panerai. This year’s event also means the introduction of the new America’s Cup Class foiling catamarans, which will reach speeds over 90 km/h, making this the Formula 1 of the seas. Only the world’s best sailors participate, and for this, they need a rugged watch to withstand this highly demanding and competitive environment.

8 years ago

TAG Heuer Debuts Matt Black Ceramic Carrera HEUER-01

By Martin Green
Under the capable leadership of Jean-Claude Biver, TAG-Heuer is quickly reclaiming the position of being an innovative and creative manufacture, a quality which made them famous in the first place. An important watch to do so is the Carrera HEUER-01. The Carrera has been throughout its history an important model for TAG-Heuer, but the version that was introduced in 2015 not only revamped the watch but was also used to debuted the manufacture caliber HEUER-01. Since that moment the Carrera has become one of the best-selling watches within the TAG-Heuer collection, which is now also available in matt black ceramic.

8 years ago

SIHH 2017 Audemars Piguet Overview: The Offshored Design

Audemars Piguet’s latest and greatest. Essentially the same Royal Oak, but in a rainbow plethora of colors. From black to lime green, some may question if their design ideas were a result of offshoring. That said, there is one piece that turned heads at SIHH. The Frosted Gold collection for ladies.…

8 years ago