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US Navy field watches, German fliegers, and Italian Navy divers all make the list of our favourite military-inspired watches.
We don’t need more dive watches. According to some anecdotal data, divers are the most popular type of watches because they are robust, versatile, and…
The Bulova HACK was first shown earlier this year, honouring the Bulova watches that were issued to American troops in WWII with their simplistic black…
Bulova are somewhat overlooked in the world of horological achievements, even though their list of feats is impressive. Not only were they the first company…
Bulova reminded the world what they’re capable of when they released the MIL Ships watch towards the end of 2021. But there was another military-focused…
Eschewing the influence of diving or sports, the pure military inspiration behind the new York & Front Burrard is pretty close to being the perfect…
In the line of duty, soldiers are routinely subjected to wildly stressful situations. How they handle that mental strain can make a vital difference to…
Eschewing the pretence of diving or sports, the pure military inspiration behind the new York & Front Burrard is pretty close to being the perfect…
The project is called Deep Time. Right now, 15 people are sealed in a pitch-black cave in the south of France. They have zero access…
The WMB came out in 2019 as an unusual and strong contender from the newly formed French microbrand Serica, through an idea from the only…
As a person who writes about and reviews timepieces all day every day, and as an avid enthusiast of horology since my mid-teens, there really…
Outfits change when the clock strikes five on Friday afternoon — suits, shirts, ties, leather shoes … all of it makes way for weekend savoir-faire. And…
Longines is on an absolute roll in 2019, and it seems like only yesterday that we were treated to one of their hottest watches of…
Nothing raises the heart rate of a watch enthusiast faster than the story of a tool watch being used in the environment it was originally…
Editor’s note: From a purely real estate perspective, the dial is the most important part of the watch. It’s what you look at most of…
If you decided to buy a Bremont watch, you could go to your nearest Bremont boutique (or their online store) and buy almost any model…
Editor’s note: As evidenced by the release of the popular Heritage Military watch, Longines have a long history in manufacturing reliable tool watches for the…
Watches inspired by military designs are a perennial favourite. Largely, that’s down to the fact that these watches generally possess an overarching purpose. These watches…
Walking into Bremont’s brand new Melbourne boutique, it doesn’t take long to work out the brand’s military and aviation connection. If the spartan style of…
In the world of vintage watch collection, ‘issued’ watches — timepieces that were supplied to military personnel — typically command a pretty penny, and brands…
A history born on the open ocean. Ulysse Nardin gained fame for marine chronometers, found in the pockets and on the wrists of many of…
Blancpain has an excellent history in dive watches, and among the most coveted are the military-issued pieces. In this already hyper-specialised niche, the MIL-SPEC I…
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…
Editor’s Note: Over the past week we’ve had a bit of fun with the latest Longines Heritage piece – the Military COSD – coming up…
Typically it’s the Time+Tide team that are the wrists behind our ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’ reviews, but today we’ve asked singer-songwriter-actor Barry Conrad to step…
If you’re reading this and haven’t yet seen Barry Conrad’s dramatic monologue and the host of historical watch war-stories it reprises, go back and watch it…
The light bulb moment was seeing Barry Conrad perform in a play called Violet set in the American south in the 1960s. He was dressed…
The story in a second: Inspired by a watch designed for the British military in WWII, the Heritage Military COSD watch is the latest in…
The story in a second: Bell & Ross has given their classic 42mm BR03 tool watch a military makeover. HUA! The latest version of Bell…
Editor’s note: Months back, we played a multiple-choice game on Instagram with you all to see which one watch brand you would wear for life…
Hamilton have crafted a titanium take on their Khaki Pilot in collaboration with the Swiss Air-Glaciers helicopter rescue team.
Field watches rank as some of the most versatile and timeless watches on the market. Here's some of the best.
Simple, durable and with plenty of history behind them, we take a closer look at our favourite MIL-SPEC watches.
Last week, this pocket watch became the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold at auction.
With no mention of the Olympics dialside, the new Chronoscope is decadently elegant.
Watches and Wonders is now truly upon us and, as the big box brands have to stop releases as per fair rules, independent brands are…
Adam explains why this cheap and cheerful white resin beaut means so much.
Doxa finally release a small wrist-friendly model of their iconic diver, with a brand new dial colour to boot.
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 Collins Dictionary defines a cocktail watch as "a women's designer watch intended to be worn with formal evening dress as a piece of jewellery.”…
This fun field watch was designed with GADA in mind.
We take a look at some common theories behind the design of Rolex's signature hour hand.
This Valentine's Day-ready Luminor Due is a looker, but are Panerai playing it safe?
Tom's trend manifesto touches on some topics you might expect (waitlists, anyone?), but also others that irk him in particular.
Baltic, Furlan Marri and Studio Underd0g - each of these three collabs say something about Time+Tide.
Stealthy, modern and retro all at once, this is a new take on a field watch.
Titanium or tantalum, carbon or ceramic? Which is best for your next purchase?
Simplify, and add better leather straps seemed to be the brief at Hamilton.
Standing out in a sea of microbrands is hard, and not always done right. Here are some brands that make it look easy.
Can a once-great supplier of military watches rise from the ashes of uninspiring homages?
Would you choose the revival of an early quartz diver, or a simple, but capable GMT?
What goes up, must come down, and it's the same with watch sizes. But what about those yearning for a 42mm+ beast?
A pioneering dive watch brand and their contemporary endeavours won D.C. over in 2023.
This stylish, technical and robust world timer is a breath of fresh air.
Originating in the Philippines and made for US soldiers during the Vietnam War, these unique bracelets tell a rich story.
Borna explores some unexpected and rare Universal Genève models, alongside fan-favourites.
From John Player Special Daytonas to Hammer Panerai, Zach explores Important Watches results.
This US-assembled, Swiss-made, Australian watch is Bausele's most interesting creation yet.
Throughout history, it’s generally been assumed that something is worth more when it’s in better condition. But just as pre-ripped jeans found their popularity in…
The microbrand tributes WWI-era pieces with an angled display and period-appropriate straps.
We look at the best watches using the most classic numeral design.
Porthole-shaped cases and innovative materials with a nod to Hublot's sporty, luxe origins.
Ulysse Nardin decks out the Freak One OPS in mil-spec colours.
High-frequency quartz movements are a bit of a rarity these days, making Bulova's Jet Star all the more appealing.
We pick out 9 watches that not only '90s kids will remember.
The first major refresh of their Avenger collection since the range was relaunched in 2019 brings some Breitling firsts to the table.
Italy is synonymous with style and elegance, and has a rich legacy of craftsmanship in watchmaking. However, their watch brands are all too often overshadowed…
The 1980s are often referred to as a decade of decadence and excess. With the rise in consumerism, along with the explosion in everything in…
Following the highly anticipated launch of the brand’s new design, the Studio Underd0g Field collection is finally available for pre-orders. Though they’re by no means…
Vintage Rolex and Antiques Roadshow - name a better love story than that.
Adorned with touches of orange, Fratello and Fortis introduce a large flieger chronograph with a funky brown dial.
The Benrus Ultra-Deep is a faithful twin-crown diver homage looks like it sprung straight out of the 1960s.
Telling the story of the Cartier Tank Française, the unsung hero of the Cartier Tank collection.
There are many brands that claim to have a novelty up their sleeve, but there are first, and then there are first. Here are some…
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…
With its compass bezel, the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition is a field watch that knows where it's going.
Funky lugs and a German naval pilot tie-in bring a breath of fresh air to this large-and-in-charge chronograph.
Getting into the minutiae of watch collecting can be daunting for a beginner, but luckily sometimes can actually be as simple as they sound. With…
Jamie and Borna were lucky enough to go driving supercars with Grand Seiko. Must be nice.
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…
In the first episode of The Lineup, Zach and Marcus discover five French watch brands they've never heard of.
Turns out that there is a field watch that preceded the Dirty Dozen...
From the beginnings of the wristwatch in the trenches of World War I to mass production in World War II, we tell you all about…
The Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver gets a true GMT upgrade, courtesy of Miyota movement.
H. Moser & Cie.'s Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Vantablack and Endeavour Centre Seconds Vantablack revisit the manufacturer's darker-than-dark dial
We road-tested the ultra-affordable titanium field watch for a fortnight to see if it lives up to the watch cognoscenti hype.
Are you an aspiring adventurer, but can't splash the cash for a Breitling Emergency? O-Boy, have we the watch for you.
The new Tudor Pelagos FXD pays tribute to decades of Tudor watches on the wrists of US Navy divers.
Ulysse Nardin's Freak X OPS takes the brand's proprietary Magma carbon composite and gives it a camo look
The new Bulova Curv Chronograph collection is the world's first curved chronograph, complete with a curved caseback.
While the numbers reveal many of you love luxury timepieces, there is an equal, if not larger, interest in more budget-friendly watches – this is…
The new Ollech & Wajs OW M-110 AS features a strap made from reclaimed vintage Armée suisse twill, originally manufactured around the same time the…
Breguet is not like other watch brands. I say this not to simply point out that their products are distinct within the market, but rather…
Wristwatches generally serve one main purpose, which is of course to tell the time. Some of them display times in other parts of the world,…
What do you get the man who has everything? Finding a good Father’s Day gift can be a real challenge – and if you’re a…
Dive watches have a firm grasp on the watch industry as an established style, however, field watches are beginning to be contenders for the best…
After working for lofty brands such as Cartier, Baume & Mercier, and Zenith, Brice Jaunet needed to forge his own path. Briston was founded to…