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3,000 riders, one sandy beach, and a Baltic sponsorship to celebrate 50 years.
These have been a fiery seven days, especially for independents and microbrands.
Back for the second instalment of The Lineup, Marcus and Zach discover more French watch brands they think you should know about.
Baltic brings back bronze.
Baltic presents a trio of Prismic models with natural stone dials.
Stunning views and even more stunning watches...
More than simple colour switch-ups, this week brought some complete redesigns from various brands.
The French microbrand gives the MR a breath of fresh air, retaining the novelty of the micro-rotor movement.
As official timekeepers of Tour Auto for the second year in a row, Baltic colour a Tricompax in racing livery.
The watch machine never stops churning, turning out new releases even after the conclusion of Watches and Wonders.
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 French micro giants just dropped the coldest textured dial we've seen for a while.
Baltic's latest piece features unisex proportions and a stunning Art Deco-inspired dial.
Baltic dresses up their dressier watch even more with luscious golden tones.
Is the MoonSwatch about to become exciting again? Plus be quick to nab our Baltic.
Three T+T limited editions this week, plus a bevy of other cool releases from big brands.
Stealthy, modern and retro all at once, this is a new take on a field watch.
Independent vs micro. France vs France. Yema vs Baltic.
Baltic is closing out its 2023 with the release of a triumvirate of classic models with a gold PVD twist.
A simple and good-looking everyday watch, the Baltic Hermétique Tourer is ready for a few tougher challenges too.
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.
Baltic introduce a brand new field model in the Hermétique Tourer, with some impressive specifications to boot
If you're looking for an affordable dressy chronograph for a small wrist, you can't go wrong with the 36.5mm Bicompax 003 from Baltic.
Another week has come to a close. So, whether holding an espresso or a pint in your hand, kick back, relax, and dive into what…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ah, the French. So stylish, yet so understated. I’m generalising, of course, but if you were ever searching for a watch with a vintage elegance that…
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…
The art of the vintage-inspired watch, especially when done by a young brand such as Baltic, is in honouring the allure of the past while…
As far as microbrands are concerned, Baltic is slowly reaching iconic status. There was a strong showing at this year’s Pink Dial Project auction for…
When Baltic released the first look at its Aquascaphe Dual-Crown back in May, the first impression was that this was a step forward for a…
It’s 2005, and on the calendar is a watch auction that has collectors chomping at the bit. On the auction block are 34 pieces including…
No, not another GMT?! Well, what if we tell you that this is a 39mm piece of vintage-inspired perfection with a goldilocks-sized 38mm case and…
You know how it is. You spend ages thinking about your next watch – planning, saving, researching, deciding, changing your mind, procrastinating … And then…
Legends are made quickly in the microbrand world. In the case of the Halios Seaforth Bronze, news of its popularity could barely keep up with…
As far as micro brands go, Baltic is one of the most popular. We got our own taste of the hype around this brand during…
It’s 2019. So podcasts and niche indie brands are where. it’s. at. Which is why today’s recommendation is the perfect package — offering both in…
Love the antique look of a well-weathered tool? These bronze watches are for you.
There's something about a time-only watch that stands out. Here are a few of the absolute best on the market.
We're looking to raise £3 million in private investment to open a retail space in New York.
No bread, no condiments, just a disc of lume flanked by a dial and calibre to really light up a design.
Electra, a Franco-Swiss brand that disappeared during the tumultuous 1970s, has been revived with this vintage-inspired dive watch.
As WatchPro puts it, there's a "rising Time+Tide as Andrew McUtchen reinvents retail". Woo!
Wondering what the hands on your watch are called? Chances are, we'll have the answer here.
Abraham-Louis Breguet lent his name to many things related to watchmaking, including an elegant numeral set. These watches use them best.
Want a sip of Pepsi? Here are some refreshing options.
Zach's 3 most worn watches of 2024 are a Breguet, TAG Heuer, and Credor, but you will have to watch the video to find out…
Let's take a quick look back at The Year That Was in watches and reminisce on some of the highlights of the year.
I've got to try on lots of watches this year for taking photos and reviews, but only a couple have some real wrist time.
The designer of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, Emmanuel Gueit, shares his insight into some watches from 2024.
For those with a little more cash to play, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.
Whether you're a ring or no-ring kind of person, getting hitched is as good of an excuse as you could get to gift or be…
Just in time for the holidays, we pick the best gift watches under $500.
This week saw a whole host of releases from every corner of the industry as we enter the final month of the year and gift…
We chat with the talented and insightful Björn Altmann about all things illustration, design and trends in watches.
Known for its grey-blue hue, tantalum has a cult following in watchmaking, but how much do you know about this tough metal?
Andrew and Justin Hast search for the best field watch under £1,000 at the new Time+Tide London Discovery Studio.
Stone dials are slowly becoming a trend, but they are not always what they seem, with some man-made, some treated, and mislabelled.
Andrew and Justin are taking on the serious topic of the watch industry's sense of humour, or a lack thereof, at WatchPro Salon in London.
Not sure what to get your soon-to-be-adult? Let us help you with that.
Is it right that the industry only offers 18k or PVD plated gold today? Or should we bring back the lower purities for all their…
Here are a bunch of great dive watches from several different brands that will all ring up the till less than US$5,000.
Zodiac adds some colour and flair to its Super Sea Wolf with new lapis lazuli and malachite dials in a limited run of 300.
Sometimes you just can't wait, and when it comes to getting a Pepsi bezel on your wrist, you don't have to.
The semi-precious stone is making a comeback in the far corners of watchmaking and at vastly different price points.
Nothing says vintage like the warm flash of pink in the dials of yesteryear, but here are some great modern salmon dials worth considering.
It can get confusing and potentially offensive to give the wrong label to a brand, so how do you define these two categories?
All raising money for a good cause, we select our favourite watches from this year's TimeForArt auction with some surprise choices.
Three sub-dials on a watch is the go-to configuration for any chronograph, so we wanted to list the best on the market today.
Milano Watch Week, Dubai Watch Week, Windup NY, and WatchTime NY fairs will all kick off next month.
Green might not be the new blue yet, but it's not that far off.
While the definition changed throughout history, the word bicompax always signified elegant, refined chronographs. Here are some of the best.
After the short break we had following the Geneva Watch Days, we have a start in activity from all levels of brands. TAG Heuer is…
Are they dressy or are they sporty? Buffy delves deeper into watches making the most of BOR vintage flair.
These sports watches prove you can get plenty of value for US$3,000, and way less than that.
From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world.
Purple watch dials may not be the most common, but they are among the most evocative that you'll find on the market.
Dress watches should be minimal, slim and small - and here's some of the best examples you should add to your collection.
Celebrating the big milestones is important, and wedding anniversaries are as big as they come, here are the best watches for each one.
We've put together this helpful guide to all the main elements of a watch, from cases to crowns and everything in-between.
Chronographs are expensive, everyone knows that, right? While that's often the case, these affordable mechanical chronographs beg to differ.
Being able to track multiple time zones at once is both practical and romantic - here are some of the best watches that can.
There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.
Sector, scientific, railroad - this Art Deco dial style has multiple names, but is undoubtedly a watch enthusiast favourite.
When the New York Times wants to know about microbrands, Andrew McUtchen is often the first man they call.
Has the old adage of not wearing your dive watch with a suit finally become outdated? There's an argument to made that is has.
It's been named the "French Watch of the Year" by the Union de la Bijouterie Horlogerie, but is it worthy of that title?
Being the cradle of watchmaking, France is bound to have some good watchmakers - and it does.
The exhibition, titled "From Geometry to Artistry", is being exhibited at the Maison's flagship Sydney boutique until the end of September.
The Japanese movement powerhouse is well-known for its use in microbrands - but there's much more to it.
From affordable micro-rotor micros to high-end wonders pushing the complication forward.
Check out what WatchPro has to say about us opening up our new Watch Discovery Studio in London later this year.
Your 101 guide to keeping your bronze watch clean and shiny or green and grimey.
"We had more than 200 watch fans join us over two days... I can't wait for the next one!"
If you needed any more proof that US$1,000 can get you a great mechanical watch, this list of affordables is it.
One of the watch industry's biggest conglomerates has played musical chairs this week, with a new group CEO appointed and brand CEOs moving around.