The ‘Happiness Watch’ by Tikker uses a US Government algorithm to tell you when you’ll die. Worst name ever :(
Editor’s note: 202o, in one way or another, has made us all realise that life is not guaranteed, or going to go forever, and now there’s a way to remind yourself daily. While seemingly a grim proposition, the Tikker watch uses a “death calculation” based on an algorithm for life expectancy that’s used by the US government to find out how many days you have left. The watch’s official name is the ‘Happiness Watch’, but we preferred something more literal. We called it ‘The Death Watch’. It may seem on the surface that this information would be a draining reminder with each check of the time, but it really depends on your perspective; how you interpret the data, and what you choose to do with the information is all on you. Time+Tide’s Contributing Editor, and master storyteller Luke Benedictus spoke with Tikker Co-Founder Daniel Iketani about what the watch was actually designed for, and why he named it ‘The Happiness Watch’. Read on! Why are vampires invariably such jaded fellows? I reckon immortality has something to do with it. Sure, the wild hunger to feast on human blood must prove an inconvenient business at the best of times. And, yes, coffins make for uncomfortable…
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Does this seem familiar? Yes, the popular bronze Hanhart chronograph recently released by some good friends of ours, seen on a Time+Tide editorial wrist here ,is a bronze 417 chronograph. Now Hanhart has remade the original stainless steel icon – a crisp cut classic military pilot’s chronograph with an earthbound claim to fame. The man among men, daredevil, own stunt-performing suave adventurer Steve McQueen wore one, and not while sipping a latte, I can tell you that much. Motorcycle off road endurance racing – a tough, dirty and bone-shaking job for any watch, including the Hanhart 417ES that we associate with pilots, not muddy scrambler-bike riding action stars. Any watch that can stand 300 miles a day of riding through muddy woods for a week is tough in anyone’s book. The original Hanhart 417ES is a legendary German bicompax chronograph, only produced between 1956 and 1958 in 500 pieces, and the ES? Edelstahl meaning stainless steel, with the German language being very poetic in this case, meaning literally noble steel. Thankfully devoid of fauxtina, this is a delightfully faithful recreation of the first pilot’s chronograph produced for the German armed forces, so that’ll tick the boxes of both battle-ready, mud…
I’m not alone in considering the Rolex Explorer one of the best examples of clean, sharp, monochromatic watches out there. But it’s fair to ask – for any of a host of very fair reasons – what are the best Rolex Explorer alternatives if you can’t get a direct path to the Crown? It’s not easy, as we’re looking at one of the cleanest designs out there, with superb comfort to boot. And let’s face it — it’s not a tool watch anymore, it’s good enough to be the most consistently rated ‘one watch’ on the planet. The ultimate functional daily. Part of a two or three watch collection … well, you get the picture. What else is there? The Hamilton Khaki Murph Honesty first: I really honestly wish they didn’t make this so generous in diameter. At 42mm, with a 22mm lug width, one can only speculate that it was needed for a starring role on the silver screen in Interstellar, in maybe one of the biggest cameos of a watch in the last 10 years. I might just be jealous of larger wrists, but if this had a sweet spot of 38-39mm it would ace this story. But still,…
Yesterday we explored the Top 10 sports watches under $10,000, but if you are willing to stretch your budget, there is an entirely new tier of top sports watches to explore as well. Here are 10 of the best sports watches of 2020 over $10,000. Hublot Classic Fusion 40th Anniversary yellow gold The watch that birthed the luxury rubber trend, the Hublot 40th anniversary models are classic meets modern luxury sports watches. It blends the heritage of the brand with the Hublot we know today to create one of the most compelling watches within the category. The three watches come in either titanium, ceramic, or the purest homage to the original of all – yellow gold. The dials are polished black lacquer with gold appliqués on the yellow-gold model, and rhodium appliqués on the titanium and black ceramic models. The date window blends into the dial with a matching black disc and white numerals that do very little to interrupt the overall aesthetic. Inside powering the watch is the Hublot caliber HUB1112, which is based on the SW300-1 but is finished and assembled by Hublot themselves. RRP: in titanium – $11,600 AUD, black ceramic – $14,600 AUD, and yellow gold…
Editor’s note: Andrew here. And of course I’m chiming in because I’m nervous. Which is a polite word for the Australian equivalent: shitscared. For example, if I Google ‘workhorse’ on Time+Tide (which I’m frankly too terrified to do), there will almost certainly be 100 responses. If I Google ‘beater’, perhaps several hundred. We are guilty of just about every example here. So please understand, we are not above the law. We often break the law. Please forgive us, forgive yourselves, but let’s try to be better in 2021. OK? Thanks Zach, take it away … The watch enthusiast and collector community is a growing niche, with interest rising every day. Due to the march of digital watch media, more information is available than ever and, as a result, the consumer has never been so detail driven. To the initiated, very little gets by the eye and there can be a great deal of push back and criticism when things don’t meet certain peculiar parameters instituted by self-proclaimed horology experts and influencers. One of our humble missions at Time+Tide is to make the industry more accessible and inviting – cutting through the noise to provide honest advice for those introducing themselves…
Editor’s note: It can go either way. That moment when you learn that someone in your sphere cherishes something that you thought was a pretty private pleasure. Like yesterday. Watchfinder posted a video about the Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds, calling it – in the headline at least – a preferable option as a sports watch to the usual sports watch suspects, being AP and Rolex. It was a good litmus test for me. Because, as I’ve stated multiple times, this watch is very much my jam. Instead of the sensation of someone cutting my lawn, I experienced a sugary frisson of excitement. Not along the “I TOLD YOU SO” lines, but because, like many of you, I really enjoy Watchfinder. Jonathon’s words carry weight. And, on a professional respect level, his ability to weave historical context, however tangential (the segue into pocket watches in this video is as gratifying as it is unnecessary) into just about every review he does is truly impressive. So I thought I’d take you on the journey again, and explain why I bought one a few years back. I do want to point out one inaccuracy though. Jonathon says there’s “not a waiting list” for this model. Technically there is, and always will be, as…
We’ve all likely seen these two glorious new Carrera references by now, but there are two hot questions remaining. Do you like either or both enough to pull the trigger? Because we have it on good authority that they’re just about done. You can pick them both up here until they’re gone. The second question is, which, in the end, is your favourite? TAG Heuer celebrate their 160th anniversary with two limited edition chronographs that each celebrate the essence of the brand in their own way. The TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited Edition and the TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Montreal Limited Edition. The Carrera chronograph line has been a staple of the racing chronograph category, with drivers and automotive enthusiasts everywhere touting them on their wrists. These stainless steel chronographs present fans of the brand with two great options to choose from. Some may even opt to add both to their collections, with each being such solid entries into the collection that many will wish the TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Anniversary models were standard production. They are both housed in 39mm cases, a nice compromise between modern and classic sizing, with sharp angular lugs that taper…
Sports watches have established themselves as the most sought-after and worn watches in the world. With a greater emphasis on outdoor activity and physical health, consumers need timepieces that can keep up with their active lifestyles. There has been no shortage of divers and chronographs this year, so we have compiled the best sports watches of 2020 under $10,000. Bulgari Aluminium time-only While this watch has taken previous forms over the years, its re-release in 2020 presents the most robust take on the aluminium model yet. With exceptional original design, the watch manages to have the heart and feel of a sports watch while also having an aesthetic capable of being upscaled with formal wear. The Italians are masters of fashion, and the Roman Jeweller of Time consistently puts the “novel” in novelties with creations that distinctly reflect the brand. With a 40mm case made of tough aluminium, and a rubber bracelet that forms around the wrist thanks to its embedded aluminium links, this ETA-based entry Bulgari is a great way to dip your feet into the Bulgari catalogue and makes for one of the best daily wearers of the year. The lightness and wrist-comfort of the aluminium cannot be…
If you read Time+Tide regularly, you’ll know that stainless steel Rolex watches are almost exclusively more expensive on the secondary market than they are at retail. This isn’t a new phenomenon, though it does seem to have taken on a new life with the advent of the “waiting list”, an ethereal allocation system that Rolex Authorised Dealers use to decide who is lucky enough to buy the watch they want. But what are the Rolex references that regularly trade most above their retail price? Zach took a closer look at the topic this week, to find out what the hottest references from the Big Crown are currently, as well as a few under-appreciated bargains. I thought this might be a good way to start your weekend, because another theme of the week has been grappling with the slippery surface of the truth, especially in the media coverage of a certain election. So start your weekend on the right foot, with some cold hard facts about all of our favourite topic – watches. Have a great weekend, Nick The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph collection, a sharp new formula for a classic Svelte but sporty, the new TAG Heuer Carrera Collection is…
What does ‘Ragnarok’ mean? In a word: Armageddon. A dramatic name for one of Nordic origins (me), and a dramatic set of preconceptions for a debut in Nordic Haute Horlogerie via Glashütte. Elbow nudging greetings are exchanged with Tom André Tidemann, and we go for a walk in the crisp air of Scandinavian autumn. The Oslo-based international watch dealer, with a strong portfolio of aces from Cyrus, Czapek Geneve and Parmigiani Fleurier, is clearly excited to be on the brink of a major release. A long personal voyage is culminating in the first watch from Tidemann Luxury Watches, the Ragnarok by Tidemann, an intriguing mix of Heavy Metal and Haute Horlogerie. You wouldn’t think so, but the dapper Tidemann — short navy trench coat and the haircut of a financial consultant — is deeply into the darker side of rock, playing guitar from a young age and forming close friendships with luminaries on the scene like Matt Heafy, lead singer and guitarist from popular Orlando-based metal band Trivium. As for his wristgame, he’s double-wristing of course. How does this mix with business meetings at Baselworld and SIHH, a personal relationship with Walter Lange, and translate into an intricate Glashütte caliber within…