FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd December, 2016 – the rumours edition
No, we’re not dedicating this Wind Down to Stevie Nicks and her choice of timepieces (though that would be amazing). No, this week we’re talking conspiracy theories and scuttlebutt. So break out the tin foil hat and the tinnies, it’s time for the most scurrilous Wind Down yet. But before we begin, we can confirm the rumours that Time+Tide is on YouTube are wholly true – please join us there! Videos dropping daily in December, and very often in the New Year. That is how we do. What happened? The rumour: Breitling is for sale A few days ago Bloomberg reported that Breitling was considering a sale, according to “three people familiar with the matter”. Apparently it’s far from a done deal, with the likely buyer being an established luxury player, rather than a private equity firm. Plausibility factor: 5/10 As one of the few remaining sizeable independent watch brands, Breitling is a natural target for this sort of story, and given the current state of the industry, it’s the right time for it, too. Possible buyers could include Kering or the Citizen Group. Or it could be just a rumour. The rumour: There will be no ‘Palace’ at Baselworld 2017…
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Welcome to the party season, aka an obstacle course of events that, between now and February, will test the limits of your wardrobe. All manner of creative/edgy/infuriating dress codes will be thrown your way, but if there’s one thing we’re sure of, it is this: whether it’s for New Year’s Eve or The Oscars, at some point you will be wearing a tuxedo. And that has implications for your wrist, which you may or may not be ready to hear… First up, although we’re not here to get all pedantic on your suit, it would be negligent of us not to remind you of a few guidelines, slash hard and fast rules, worth bearing in mind. Pay attention, please: The rules part one – the suit 1. A regular suit is not black tie Your workwear is not black tie (unless you’re a butler. Wait – are you?). A sports jacket and chinos is not black tie. Get the right suit for the job, take good care of it, and it will last for years. 2. Your suit needs to fit That doesn’t mean you can’t buy off the peg. Just get it tailored once you do, so that the…
Next up in our Christmas Advent(ure) Calendar is the rough and ready (but still polished to a mirror shine) Longines Military COSD, with a military-inspired dial and summer-appropriate NATO strap. The best thing about it though? It’s not so hardcore as to look out of place with a suit. If you really love this one, check out the full review and don’t forget to enter our holiday giveaway. Who should you buy this for? Even though it has ‘military’ in the name, you don’t have to be an armchair general to appreciate this watch (though Uncle Clive would love it). The sharp styling and attractive price make this the perfect choice for style warriors of all ages. What’s the damage? Under $3000 Longines Heritage Military COSD Australian pricing Longines Heritage Military COSD, $2225 on NATO, $2500 on leather
