1 Watch 5 Ways: The Rolex Submariner on rubber, leather and NATO straps
Rolex bracelets are some of the best in the business and the Oyster bracelet with Glidelock on the ref. 114060 Rolex Submariner (featured below in other guises) is a prime example of their incredible construction and fit. But sometimes it is nice to switch things up, especially if you do not have a box full of watches to swap between. Swapping straps is a great way to rejuvenate a watch in your collection and make it feel new with a fresh aesthetic. It can give your daily wearer a different aesthetic and also help you preserve the condition of the bracelet if you are so inclined. Before you take the Oyster bracelet off your Sub, we figured we’d help you to get the party started by putting together five looks and configurations that we think work particularly well with a Rolex Submariner watch. Rolex Submariner on olive tropical strap Tropical straps are a great option for a more casual look and work really well in the summer months of the year. They are very resistant to daily wear as they’re hard to scratch or tear and offer high resistance to water and sweat. The olive green pictured above injects some…
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Tonight is the men’s final of the Australian Open. While this tournament is primarily a great opportunity for fans worldwide to enjoy some great tennis, it is also a good time for watch lovers to spot some fabulous timepieces on the wrists of their favorite players. Rolex is a longstanding sponsor for various tennis tournaments, with many players on the circuit official and unofficial ambassadors of their robust creations. You may not see them on the court during play, but they always make an appearance upon victory – especially when raising the trophy in celebration. Rolex will not be the only brand you see sported on wrists at the open, but it is definitely a heavy favourite for watch spotting. What is really interesting to see is not just which players are wearing watches from the crown, but the diverse range of references they actually select to wear. Thanks to this article from Bob’s Watches, we have not only a full encyclopedia of Rolex worn by the players at the Open over the years, but also an outlet to purchase them. Roger Federer – Rolex Datejust, GMT Master II, Sky-Dweller, Daytona, and more… It should come as no surprise that…
The watch community has its own cultural rhetoric teeming with insider slang that never registers to the mainstream ear. It all stems from a greater engagement with watches and, as you go down the rabbit hole and discover all of the intricacies of watches, you begin to need specific terms for purposes of clarification. One common phrase collectors often utilise is “strap monster”. It is thrown around a lot, so we wanted to take a moment to break down what it means for those who aren’t familiar with it, why it is beneficial to own a strap monster in your collection and suggest a few references that we believe truly fit the bill. What is a “strap monster”? A strap monster is a chameleon of sorts. It is a watch that is ripe for seemingly limitless strap pairings that work well with the watch. Strap monsters, typically have more neutral toned dials – such as, black, white, grey or blue – and lug widths that cater to strap sizes most commonly produced (18mm, 20mm, 22mm). Often you will see a watch release that in its factory configuration will attract inquiry at points of sale. But, for those who love to…
Editor’s note: Yesterday we took at look at all of the Australian Open tennis players who actually wore their watches while competing. Today we’ll be shining a spotlight on the rest of the watches on display and some of them are real cross-court winners. The final days of the 2021 Australian Open are underway in Melbourne. While there’s some great tennis on display on the courts, there are also some amazing watches to be spotted. Many of the players have sponsorship agreements in place with various watchmakers with some wearing these watches while playing while most pop a timepiece on their wrist after a match or for press conferences. Semi-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas who is a Rolex Testimonee has regularly been wearing the coveted stainless-steel Daytona reference 116500 with white dial and ceramic black bezel. The most blinged out watch at the 2021 Australian Open belonged to fellow Rolex Testimonee, Grigor Dimtrov. He was wearing a Rolex Daytona reference 116588TBR, which has been nicknamed “Eye Of The Tiger”. This timepiece immediately catches the eye (pun intended) with its diamond bezel and dazzling dial. Another Rolex Testimonee, the Austrian player, Dominic Thiem, was wearing a white gold Yachtmaster on Oysterflex bracelet with…
The value of double stamped watches is no secret. Most famously Tiffany & Co. stamped dials have notably elevated the prices of Rolex and Patek Philippe references. But these watches, while not released in heavy quantities, are rather widespread on the secondhand market. If you really want to discover co-stamped dials in even more limited numbers, Tudor is the brand to dig into. The watches are rather hush hush as they are not meant to be sold. In fact, they are commissioned by entities in limited quantities to be gifted to those within their inner circles – with usually no more than 100 pieces produced. So when one pops up for sale, they can command quite a premium. Recently an Ed Sheeran Tudor Black Bay emerged for sale, but before we reveal the asking price it sold for let’s recap some of the known custom Tudor watches. Hodinkee’s Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight took the watch world by storm upon its release, with many lauding Tudor’s decision to release a scaled-back and slimmed-down version of the beloved Black Bay diver. The watch definitely got a ton of air time from our friends over at Hodinkee, but…
The 2021 Australian Open is edging towards its climax in Melbourne after the players and their respective teams completed a mandatory two weeks of quarantine. It’s been controversial. It’s been far from ideal, with a 5-day statewide lockdown intervening mid-comp until just yesterday. But it’s been on. And that’s what matters. In this post-COVID era it’s borderline miraculous to see a major sporting tournament being held, and how brilliant it was to see spectators back in the stands for games. And where there are tennis players, there are watches. As you would be aware, some of the players have agreements in place with various watchmakers, with some wearing their watches while playing and the majority popping a timepiece on their wrist after a match or for press conferences. Four players wear timepieces while playing and these watches are visible at all times while they are on the court. Rafael Nadal, the 20 time grand slam champion is the most notable, with his specially designed Richard Mille RM 27-04 Tourbillon, which is able to withstand the Spainards’ brutal groundstrokes. Nadal was knocked out in the quarter finals, after an epic 5 set match against Stefanos Tsitsipas. American Serena Williams, the 23 time…
Hublot has always been at the forefront of exploring new materials and colours. Known for their motto “the art of fusion”, Hublot constantly pushes the boundaries in regard to what we all expect a watch to look like – as well as what it is made from. There are few brands, if any, where we could put together such a colourful list of watches. So given that Hublot has basically fabricated the full spectrum of colours, we decided to taste the rainbow in full. For further information on any of the below watches, click on the bolded reference name in blue to be directed to their coverage. Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire is a zesty timepiece that stands out with its bold translucent colour that’s expressed through the orange sapphire case and transparent orange rubber strap. As Thor suggested this timepiece could totally kick scurvy if it were to make a comeback and is a watch that you must (vitamin) see in the metal. It pushes the limits of what we expect from watchmaking both inside and out, with a three-day power reserve automatic tourbillon movement entirely skeltonised for your…
Want to know one of the highlights of 2020 for me? The Bamford London x Time+Tide GMT1 of course. It was the first collaboration watch that Time+Tide has ever produced, and it was a thrill to be a part of the team that saw it come to life. But what’s been even more exciting than launching the watch – and seeing it sell out in less than a day – is seeing the GMT1 out in the wild, on the wrists of the Time+Tide community around the world. With that in mind, we wanted to take a look at a few of the best posts shared by the Time+Tide family who managed to snag one of the 50 pieces that were produced. If you missed out on the GMT1 when it went on sale, never fear, because the GMT2 that was also released in the last weeks of 2020 will be available for the entirety of this year. You can check out the Bamford London x Time+Tide GMT2 right here. @wwpax2049 The Bamford signature style X Time+Tide Watches a very attractive collab! And those stickers! GMT wait to travel again @watch_ors Bamford GMT1 collaboration by ⚓️ @timetidewatches x @bamfordldn Limited to 50 pieces…
Sometimes you need to make a statement. You want to let the room know that you’ve arrived and need your watch to have your back. When it comes to making an impact, while you can resort to gregarious gem-setting or passionate pops of colour, the diameter of your watch is a much more direct way of getting eyes on your wrist. So if you’re in the market for a watch where size is the prize, here are nearly a dozen of the best big watches (we’re talking 42mm+) from the last 12 months that definitely won’t fly under the radar. SEIKO PROSPEX “SAVE THE OCEAN” SRPE39K The Seiko “Save The Ocean” collection was set up by the brand to help raise money to protect our world’s oceans, with proceeds from each sale going to conservation organisations. The Seiko SRPE39K features the classic turtle shaped case, as well as one of the most attractive dials of 2020, with a shimmering blue set against the outlines of stingrays as though glimpsed just below the surface of the ocean. This deliver serious bang for your buck. Ref No. SRPE39K, the case size is 45mm, case material is steel and the movement is the…
Whether you are Darth Vader’s distant cousin or just enjoy the stealthy look of a ninja assassin, let us tempt you to the dark side. NOW, Time+Tide’s Watch Buying Guide, reviewed almost 200 of the best new releases from the last 12 months and among them were some real black beauties. From lume-infested diving watches to a flying tourbillon from Louis Vuitton that’ll inspire you to blow your budget (or possibly sell your house), the only real question is what’s your preferred shade of black when it comes to your wrist? Zenith DEFY El Primero 21 Carl Cox Edition The Zenith DEFY gets a futuristic remix in carbon fibre courtesy of the legendary Carl Cox. The chronograph sub dials reflect the superstar DJ’s status as the “three-deck-wizard” with the running seconds dial neatly fashioned to look like a spinning 12” record. To help with visibility in dark and sweaty clubs meanwhile, the bezel has luminous material within the composite, and even the stitching on the strap is infused with Super-Luminova to make sure you never miss a beat. Price: $28,200 AUD Bell&Ross BR 03-92 Diver Full Lume Bell & Ross has made the Square Diver their own – and this…