SPOTTED: The Bamford London x Time+Tide GMT1 sighted prowling in the wild
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…
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If you’re looking for a go anywhere, do anything type of watch, but don’t want to spend a fortune, John Robert Wristwatches might be what you’re looking for. Based in Melbourne, but produced in Switzerland, they recently released their debut collection aptly names the Archetype. This collection was born out of a desire to have your cake and eat it too, by taking design inspiration from the middle of the last century and pairing it with some of the best in contemporary watchmaking techniques. The result? Well, you get a dressy tool watch, of course. The dressy tool watch that is expressed through the Archetype collection measures a modest 38mm in diameter, just like the watch designers of the 1960s would have wanted. But unlike watches from that generation, the Archetype collection is guaranteed to 100m of water resistance. There are six references in total with three different dial colours (white, blue and charcoal) that are available with either an automatic or High Accuracy Quartz (accurate to +/-10secs per year!) caliber housed within. The dials are another winning point of difference. They’re created to offer the impression of a vintage linen dial that is richly textured and delivers a real…
With its catalogue of very British watches, Farer has quickly developed a solid following among enthusiasts. Yet they were only established in 2015, when they made a proper mark on the microbrand scene with their colourful Universal series. The brand is now endeavouring to shake up the field watch, a category that tends to be tough, monochrome and often rather one-dimensional. The result is the Farer Lomond, a watch that’s sartorially fresh, perfectly sized and comes with a surprising package for all the strap-a-holics out there. With clear British heritage and a Swiss heart, the Lomond is a solid everyday wearer with an emphasis on quiet craftsmanship and mid-20th century style. The case is a tough nugget of steel in a goldilocks 38.5mm size, that makes it sit perfectly on your wrist, with a thickness that still gives it a sporty presence and a tough 200m depth rating. Under the Lomond’s decorated caseback lies the trusted Sellita SW221 automatic movement while the crystal is a hardy double AR-treated sapphire job – ready for any adventures that lie ahead. For me, the Lomond reminds me of a tailored sports jacket from Savile Row with colourful twists in the details. A bold,…
High-profile break-ups are generally only good news for the paparazzi and divorce lawyers. But auction houses can sometimes become the beneficiary of a celebrity split, too. Russell Crowe good-naturedly named the Sotheby’s Australia auction for some of his belongings “The Art of Divorce” back in 2018, and this year a split between Phil Collins and his ex-wife Orianne has seen a few pieces of horological interest hit the sales block, including one of the cheapest Patek Philippe Nautilus sales we’ve recently seen. In an auction run by Kodner last week, five watches were listed for sale in the Jewellery & Couture Collection, Ms. Orianne Collins catalogue, including three pieces from Rolex and two from Patek Philippe. The sale reportedly raised a total of $2.2 million with $1.7 million of that coming from Orianne’s jewellery collection. There were some extremely desirable pieces up for sale including three Daytonas, an Aquanaut 5167A and a Nautilus 5712/1A Date Moon Phase. While the three different Daytona references were already hard-to-get pieces, the Patek Philippe watches were also in increasingly high demand. This week Patek confirmed that the Nautilus 5711 will be discontinued, sending prices for the watch that retails for $33,000 USD as high…
Grand Seiko never disappoints with their novelties. Some creations may not be for your taste or budget, but it is very rare (if ever) you fail to appreciate the supreme value in their timepieces. Gorgeous Zaratsu finishes, colourful and nature-inspired dials, tasty textures throughout – the brand’s grammar of design is a winning formula for sure. While they’ve set the bar high over the years, each new release seems determined to maintain their devout following. Most of their watches are made from either stainless-steel or titanium, but that doesn’t mean they are a stranger to precious metals. The Grand Seiko SBGW264 is not only encased in incredibly well-polished rose gold, it’s outfitted with a green dial that is nothing short of mesmerising. Before anyone accuses me of drinking the Kool-Aid, let me be very clear: I wouldn’t say any of this if I didn’t mean it. The manually wound SBGW264 utilises a rounded 39mm case and lugs finished with a distortion-free polish. This is already an intricate process on the more defined and sharp geometries within the catalogue, but it becomes a bit more complex to execute on a slightly more curved surface. Grand Seiko, however, is always up for…
Editor’s Note: There is no official confirmation regarding the launch of a Patek Philippe 6711 Nautilus. Anything written below is pure speculation weighing up the potential veracity of the current rumours and is not representative of any correspondence with Patek Philippe. Watch forums are always rampant with watch mock-ups and predictions. The guessing game, in a way, is half the fun. For the watch community, the speculation before trade fairs such as Watches & Wonders is akin to superhero fans trying to figure out what is to come in the next phase of films from the Marvel Universe. We don’t always have official or accurate information, but that doesn’t stop our imaginations running riot. Sometimes what we predict even comes to fruition – we saw this, to an extent, with the Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue last year. Recently, forum posters have shared an alleged “leak” from Patek Philippe: a new 6711 Nautilus with some interesting switches to their design. While we have no official confirmation any of this is true, let’s have some fun and work through the feasibility of what has been posted online. What does the alleged 6711 look like? According to the rumours shared across various…
In 1963, two legends were born that would both go on to become icons within their respective fields: the Heuer Carrera and the Porsche 911. Finally, 58 years later, those two names have come together once again in the all new TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph. More than anything, this new partnership is a celebration. A celebration of the shared history of these two famous products that have built on their strong foundational design to maintain huge appeal for nearly six decades. But where did the Heuer Carrera begin its individual story? Let’s take a look through the history of the watch’s illustrious life. 1963 – 1984 The Heuer Carrera chronograph was launched in 1963, but the real story begins even earlier in 1950 when the Carrera Panamericana car race first ran. Held for five consecutive years, this was an open road border-to-border race in Mexico covering more than 3500km with minimal safety precautions in place. By 1954, the race was attracting professional motorsports drivers, which was reflected in the final 356km stage of that year’s race being won at an average speed of 222kmph. With speeds this high, however, the Carrera Panamericana was deemed too dangerous to organise again…
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…
“I run this whole thing. I run New York. I run this whole ship. Without me none of this happens. I run this whole sh*t.” That was Conor McGregor talking with characteristic modesty about his contribution to the UFC. In the process, he’s following the tradition of top fighters from time immemorial. That’s because putting your body on the line necessitates absolute self-belief. Allowing the merest chink of doubt to enter your psyche can prove disastrous. Hence the endless stream of braggadocio and positive self-talk, whether it’s Mohammad Ali proclaiming “I am the greatest” or Floyd Mayweather insisting “There is no way to beat me”. Fighting at the highest level seems to breed a special type of supercharged egotism. When it comes to a fighter’s wristwear, this is often expressed in some truly eye-popping watches. Whether it’s McGregor dropping $3.9 million on Jacob & Co watches in a single day or Mayweather flaunting a diamond-covered watch worth $18 million USD, the prevailing aesthetic at play is rarely “less is more”. That’s why it was strangely refreshing to hear a recent interview with Michael Bisping. The UFC hall of famer and former middleweight champion was responding to one of McGregor’s seemingly…
Bridgerton has taken Netflix by storm to become a massive streaming success. The costume drama blends Victorian and modern elements, combining balls and parties with classical covers of Billie Ailish and Arianna Grande. On the back of some particularly racy sex scenes, actor Regé-Jean Page – who plays the reluctant Duke of Hastings – has become an overnight heart-throb. But last week Page got the nod of approval from watch fans, too. On the latest episode of The Graham Norton Show, Page made an appearance on the panel of celebrities. Not to sound treasonous as an American, but of all the chat shows on TV, The Graham Norton Show is truly my favorite. The banter and conversation that occurs seems far more genuine then what we find on US talk shows and, as a result of the lively chat, we saw a lot of gesticulations from Page that exposed his Cartier Santos on a leather strap. Whether it was prescribed by a stylist or chosen himself, the Cartier Santos definitely fits Page’s personal style as well as his fictional status as the Duke. We have seen celebrities such as basketball’s Stephen Curry wear a Santos on leather, and I have…