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Baltic and Tour Auto introduce a new Tricompax to honour a legendary race

In The Shop

23.04.24

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Baltic and Tour Auto introduce a new Tricompax to honour a legendary race

As official timekeepers of Tour Auto for the second year in a row, Baltic colour a Tricompax in racing livery.

New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

21.04.24

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New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more

The watch machine never stops churning, turning out new releases even after the conclusion of Watches and Wonders.

Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

Friday Wind Down

05.04.24

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Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

An unexpected return for Snoopy, and Omega doubles down on their pursuit of perfection.

Diving into the design details of Baltic watches down to half a millimetre with founder Etienne Malec

Interview

31.03.24

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Diving into the design details of Baltic watches down to half a millimetre with founder Etienne Malec

Editor’s note: Back in January, many of you joined us in our Time+Tide Discovery Studio in Melbourne to celebrate our tenth anniversary. It was a…

The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

Friday Wind Down

22.03.24

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The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

Watches and F1 go hand in hand, so we're on the ground sniffing out watch stories at Albert Park.

New releases from Rolex, Fleming, Venezianico and more

Last Week in Watches

17.03.24

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New releases from Rolex, Fleming, Venezianico and more

A sneaky new Day-Date for the Oscars plus an impressive indie debut defined this week.

Buying Guides

16.03.24

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7 of the best bronze watches

Love the antique look of a well-weathered tool? These bronze watches are for you.

We think the new Baltic Hermétique Glacier has the best dial for the money – and now it can be yours

In The Shop

15.03.24

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We think the new Baltic Hermétique Glacier has the best dial for the money – and now it can be yours

The French micro giants just dropped the coldest textured dial we've seen for a while.

Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

Buying Guides

13.03.24

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Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

We explain why finding smaller chronographs can be so difficult - and share some that are worth your attention.

New releases from Omega, Tissot, BA111OD and more

Last Week in Watches

18.02.24

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New releases from Omega, Tissot, BA111OD and more

On Valentine’s Day, brands often propose new releases that could work as a his-and-hers pair, with similar styles but different sizes. For instance, this year…

The Baltic Prismic reinvents the classic cocktail watch

Hands On

16.02.24

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The Baltic Prismic reinvents the classic cocktail watch

Baltic's latest piece features unisex proportions and a stunning Art Deco-inspired dial.

The best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

Buying Guides

07.02.24

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The best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

If your love language is gift-giving, here’s a list of Valentine's Day watches you can buy now.

The surprising wrist presence of the Baltic MR01 Gold PVD

What We Wore

28.01.24

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The surprising wrist presence of the Baltic MR01 Gold PVD

Baltic dresses up their dressier watch even more with luscious golden tones.

Swatch teases new Snoopy MoonSwatch + Baltic x T+T pre-order open now!

Friday Wind Down

26.01.24

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Swatch teases new Snoopy MoonSwatch + Baltic x T+T pre-order open now!

Is the MoonSwatch about to become exciting again? Plus be quick to nab our Baltic.

Andrew explains how each of our three T+T10 boutique edition watches help sum up Time+Tide

Video

24.01.24

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Andrew explains how each of our three T+T10 boutique edition watches help sum up Time+Tide

Baltic, Furlan Marri and Studio Underd0g - each of these three collabs say something about Time+Tide.

New releases from Omega, Zenith, Breguet, (and Baltic, Furlan Marri, and Studio Underd0g) and more

Last Week in Watches

22.01.24

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New releases from Omega, Zenith, Breguet, (and Baltic, Furlan Marri, and Studio Underd0g) and more

Three T+T limited editions this week, plus a bevy of other cool releases from big brands.

The Baltic x Time+Tide Hermétique Night Mode is a field watch for your field of dreams

Hands On

21.01.24

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The Baltic x Time+Tide Hermétique Night Mode is a field watch for your field of dreams

Stealthy, modern and retro all at once, this is a new take on a field watch.

T+T 10 festivities, the unveiling of our Furlan Marri x Time+Tide Limited Edition, and two more watches to come…

Friday Wind Down

19.01.24

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T+T 10 festivities, the unveiling of our Furlan Marri x Time+Tide Limited Edition, and two more watches to come…

Two days ago our T+T 10 festivities kicked off, and while it has certainly been an exciting few days, there is still much more excitement…

Lists

11.01.24

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5 microbrands that get design right

Standing out in a sea of microbrands is hard, and not always done right. Here are some brands that make it look easy.

Versus

07.01.24

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Battle of the French independents – Yema Superman 500 versus the Baltic Aquascaphe

Independent vs micro. France vs France. Yema vs Baltic.

More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Lists

01.01.24

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More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Thanks to popular demand, we outline five more microbrand winners of 2023.

Buying Guides

13.12.23

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Best gift watches under $1,000

For those with a little more cash to play, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.

New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

Last Week in Watches

03.12.23

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New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

Wow… Nobody expected much in terms of watch releases this week, but some of the biggest brands in the industry unexpectedly decided to present very…

Baltic dial up the with new gold takes on the HMS 002, Bicompax 002 & MR01

In The Shop

30.11.23

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Baltic dial up the class with new gold takes on the HMS 002, Bicompax 002 & MR01

Baltic is closing out its 2023 with the release of a triumvirate of classic models with a gold PVD twist.

10 of D.C.’s favourites from Windup New York 2023

Events

01.11.23

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10 of D.C.’s favourites from Windup New York 2023

D.C. takes a stroll around the booths of Windup Watch Fair, a haven for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts.

Sotheby’s auctions off #70 of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 for charity

Friday Wind Down

20.10.23

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Sotheby’s auctions off #70 of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 for charity

The 70th anniversary celebrations of the Fifty Fathoms continues with a charity auction supporting ocean conservation.

5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

Buying Guides

15.10.23

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5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

The watch world is currently riding high on another wave of hype as Swatch recently released its latest collaboration, the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba…

What We Wore

11.10.23

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The new Baltic Hermétique Tourer is an excellent round-out for the brand’s collection

Just last week, Baltic launched their brand-new Hermétique to oodles of positive online fanfare. With an ever-growing collection of divers (now comprising steel, titanium and…

New releases from anOrdain, Baltic, Audemars Piguet and more

Last Week in Watches

08.10.23

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New releases from anOrdain, Baltic, Audemars Piguet and more

The theme of many of this week's releases is a return to more vintage proportions... But those with more substantial wrists need not worry, either.

10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Buying Guides

06.10.23

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10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Most 18 year olds will probably wonder why you need a watch when you have the latest iPhone, and that’s a fair point – if…

The Baltic Hermétique Tourer is a field watch with mid-century looks and modern specs

Introducing

06.10.23

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The Baltic Hermétique Tourer is a field watch with mid-century looks and modern specs

Baltic introduce a brand new field model in the Hermétique Tourer, with some impressive specifications to boot

Buying Guides

18.09.23

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5 of the best Pepsi bezel watches

What’s the most iconic bezel? I think we all know the one that springs to mind. Pepsi bezel watches have garnered a special place in…

The Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio is finally here

News

29.08.23

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The Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio is finally here

Editor’s note: We’re beyond excited to share with you the news of the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio finally being open. In a sneak peek of…

Why the new Baltic Bicompax 003 Salmon hardly left my wrist

Hands On

19.08.23

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Why the new Baltic Bicompax 003 Salmon hardly left my wrist

There’s not much left to say about Baltic that hasn’t been said across the watchverse, but here’s a quick round-up if you’ve been hiding under…

Buying Guides

16.08.23

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7 of the best GMT watches

The relationship between timekeeping and travel is a close one. With its roots in maritime history, progressing into aviation and our ceaseless endeavour to make…

5 of the best bicompax chronographs of 2023

Buying Guides

08.08.23

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5 of the best bicompax chronographs of 2023

There’s a particular charm that bicompax chronographs exude – the two opposing, symmetrical sub-dials giving the watch an unmistakeable charm. To a watch nerd like…

Borna’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

Auctions

01.08.23

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Borna’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

There are those rare times when the watch industry seemingly comes together to do something great, causing even the most devoted online trolls to retreat…

Friday Wind Down

28.07.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Movement maker giant Sellita caught up in Swiss super-storm

Our Friday Wind-Down usually serves as a restful, fun read after a week of slaving away beneath fluorescent bulbs and drop ceilings. This week, however,…

Buying Guides

27.07.23

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7 of the best dress watches

As our classification of what formal attire consists of keeps changing, our definition of what constitutes a dress watch is changing, too. This was an…

The 5 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

Buying Guides

04.06.23

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The 5 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

If you’re looking to build a well-rounded watch collection, a mechanical chronograph has to be in the conversation. You could go all in with a…

Buying Guides

28.05.23

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10 of the best sector dial watches

Among the more distinguished watch design languages was the Art Deco period, birthing iconic designs such as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso and Cartier Tank, alongside lesser-known…

Ferg’s top 3 Baltic picks from the T+T store

Lists

20.05.23

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Ferg’s top 3 Baltic picks from the T+T store

If you’ve been paying attention to Time+Tide lately, I’m sure you’ve become aware that our store now stocks Baltic watches. As one of the world’s…

Micro Mondays

15.05.23

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My favourite Micro Mondays from the last 12 months

Shining a light on some lesser-known brands is one of my favourite things to do here at Time+Tide, and the weekly Micro Mondays segment helps…

Everything you need to know about French independent Baltic

In The Shop

14.05.23

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Everything you need to know about French independent Baltic

We’re closing out the Baltic launch week with a bit of an overview of the French brand. Baltic’s founder, Etienne Malec, is a long-time watch…

The 10 best French watch brands from Baltic to Z.R.C.

Buying Guides

14.05.23

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The 10 best French watch brands from Baltic to Z.R.C.

While Switzerland is regarded as the high-end watchmaking epicentre, it wasn’t always so. Along with many English watchmakers, it was France that led the way…

Time+Tide welcomes microbrand powerhouse Baltic to our shop

In The Shop

08.05.23

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Time+Tide welcomes microbrand powerhouse Baltic to our shop

Today we’re delighted to announce that the T+T shop is now stocking Baltic, the flagbearers of excellent, affordable design. The French brand lays claim to…

The 10 best mechanical watches under $1,000

Buying Guides

29.04.23

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The 10 best mechanical watches under $1,000

For many watch lovers, the pursuit of getting as much value for money as possible is one of the most exciting parts of the watch…

The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown is another vintage-inspired hit for a price that’s too good to be true

Introducing

26.04.23

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The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown is another vintage-inspired hit for a price that’s too good to be true

Back in 3500 BC, in what I can only imagine was a dusty cave, a gentleman with a big forehead and a loincloth built a…

Micro Mondays

30.01.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is a modern diver that oozes vintage style for a startlingly good price

It’s probably fair to say that Baltic owe their current status as an overachieving microbrand to the release of the Aquascaphe in 2018. Blending different…

The Immortals

01.01.23

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THE IMMORTALS – The Baltic Aquascaphe continues to sell out on a regular basis. Here’s why…

Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that examines a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already…

Introducing

29.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Baltic Tricompax Panda and Reverse Panda deliver retro-fuelled chronograph action

As soon as Baltic unveiled their Tricompax collaboration with Peter Auto, we all held our breath for the standard model to drop and give the…