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WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chris’s Tudor Black Bay Bronze
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WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chris’s Tudor Black Bay Bronze

Every life is worth living, so why not show off your patina? That’s exactly what I imagine went through Chris’s head when he first lay eyes on Tudor‘s…
LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now – the 2018 edition
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LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now – the 2018 edition

While on occasion I do like to splurge and treat myself to that extra shot of espresso in my morning latte, I’m not exactly loaded…
NEWS: More than Moonwatches – these are the Omegas you can expect to spot in new moon film First Man
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NEWS: More than Moonwatches – these are the Omegas you can expect to spot in new moon film First Man

If you happen to be a watch fan or a space enthusiast, this Thursday in Australia is the day you’ve been waiting for, with the…
EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph
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EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph

Editor’s note: When I began the hunt for my first “good” watch I came up with a list of certain criteria: a black dial, 40…
EDITOR’S PICK: Can TAG Heuer’s affordable tourbillon match it with the big dogs?
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EDITOR’S PICK: Can TAG Heuer’s affordable tourbillon match it with the big dogs?

Editor’s note: An affordable Swiss-made tourbillon. Words like that were once considered something of an oxymoron. That all changed, however, when in 2016, TAG Heuer’s Carrera…
INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronometer – streamlined and launched in luxury
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INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronometer – streamlined and launched in luxury

In my eyes there’s no better backdrop than the French Riviera to launch a luxury dive watch. And it seems Ulysse Nardin think so too,…
WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin”
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WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin”

The story of Omega’s Speedmaster “Tintin” is the tale of a watch that almost never was. The same goes for Nathan and his red-and-white chequered…
NEWS: All watches sell at Sotheby’s auction of Robin Williams’ collection
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NEWS: All watches sell at Sotheby’s auction of Robin Williams’ collection

Last month, we filled you guys in on “6 oddball watches of an oddball comedian”, following the announcement that Sotheby’s would be auctioning various collections…
HANDS-ON: Historical pedigree – the Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 42mm
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HANDS-ON: Historical pedigree – the Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 42mm

Here at Time+Tide we are constantly finding ourselves getting caught up in what’s new and improved – taking it upon ourselves to keep you guys…
OPINION: Regrets, I’ve had a few – how to handle buyer’s remorse
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OPINION: Regrets, I’ve had a few – how to handle buyer’s remorse

I think we’ve all found ourselves in a similar situation to this before: you wake up, the morning after a big night out and all…
EDITOR’S PICK: This Laureato is the reason why you should always bet on black
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EDITOR’S PICK: This Laureato is the reason why you should always bet on black

Editor’s note: What is it about an all-black watch that really gets the heart racing? I mean, it’s a neutral colour, like white, silver, or…
HANDS-ON: Tantalising Tantalum – the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Limited Edition
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HANDS-ON: Tantalising Tantalum – the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Limited Edition

Tantalum, what’s that, I hear you say. Well, allow me to explain. Tantalum is a highly corrosion-resistant bluish-grey metal with an extreme hardness and high…
LIST: 5 utterly useless complications and why we love them
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LIST: 5 utterly useless complications and why we love them

The most straightforward definition of the word complication is “a difficulty”. But not to state the obvious, nothing is simple about being complicated. And as…
LIST: 3 rockers that could rock the Raymond Weil Tango Marshall Limited Edition
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LIST: 3 rockers that could rock the Raymond Weil Tango Marshall Limited Edition

It’s all about the music, man, it’s always been about the music. At least it is for Raymond Weil. And the Swiss-made brand’s Music Icon…
EVENT: Watches, whisky, Brownlows – Tissot hosts 6 of the best for AFL’s big night
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EVENT: Watches, whisky, Brownlows – Tissot hosts 6 of the best for AFL’s big night

Last night the Australian Football League (AFL) celebrated its night of nights, the Brownlow Medal. Regarded as one of the most important events on the…
EDITOR’S PICK: If you love watches, then you need to know these 5 Breguet inventions
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EDITOR’S PICK: If you love watches, then you need to know these 5 Breguet inventions

Editor’s note: There are certain words and terms that get thrown around a lot here in watchland. We should know, we’re more than guilty of…
LIST: 6 oddball watches of an oddball comedian
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LIST: 6 oddball watches of an oddball comedian

Like for so many other people, Robin Williams was, and still is, a hero of mine. Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, his movies…
LIST: 6 of the best Longines Heritage releases
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LIST: 6 of the best Longines Heritage releases

Right now in the world of watchmaking, there’s a distinctly warm and fuzzy feeling of nostalgia in the air. A sentiment that is owed in…
HANDS-ON: Skeleton thin – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue
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HANDS-ON: Skeleton thin – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue

If you’ve been following us, or Bulgari for that matter, you’ll already know that this year is the year of the Octo. From solid gold…
INTRODUCING: Quartz traveller – the Grand Seiko Sport 9F86 Quartz GMT Collection
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INTRODUCING: Quartz traveller – the Grand Seiko Sport 9F86 Quartz GMT Collection

When jetting off overseas, I like to pack light and travel easy. Between checking-in and shuffling my way through airport security and customs, to managing…
INTRODUCING: Altered carbon – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M Carbon Collection
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INTRODUCING: Altered carbon – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M Carbon Collection

Welcome to the land of tomorrow! No, you haven’t just stumbled out of a cryogenic chamber, à la Futurama. TAG Heuer have just unveiled the…
EDITOR’S PICK: It all started with a Big Bang! Now Hublot’s hero is a bit smaller
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EDITOR’S PICK: It all started with a Big Bang! Now Hublot’s hero is a bit smaller

Editor’s note: Hublot’s heart beats to the rhythm of the in-house Unico movement. So it makes sense that their centrepiece collection, the Big Bang — with…
WATCHSPOTTING: Chris Hemsworth schools the internet on how to casually wear a simple gold watch
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WATCHSPOTTING: Chris Hemsworth schools the internet on how to casually wear a simple gold watch

We here at Time+Tide are particularly proud of Australian actor Chris Hemsworth … all right, we man-crush hard on the big fella. And not just…
HANDS-ON: Sun and sea combined – the Seiko Prospex ‘Save The Ocean’ SSC675P
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HANDS-ON: Sun and sea combined – the Seiko Prospex ‘Save The Ocean’ SSC675P

What do whales, chronographs and solar charging have in common? And no, I’m not talking about a hypothetical scheme involving Elon Musk, and the launching…
INTRODUCING: Bridging time – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Tourbillon
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INTRODUCING: Bridging time – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Tourbillon

The release of Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato collection has been anything but a slow burn. Beginning in 2016 with a limited-edition tribute to the 1975 original, the…
HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum
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HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum

It’s not unusual to see high-flyers Bell & Ross take inspiration from the world of aviation. In fact, it’s almost expected. However, the latest addition…
INTRODUCING: Ocean blue barrels – the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue
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INTRODUCING: Ocean blue barrels – the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue

Magical cylindrical tunnels of water. Riding inside a barrelling wave is considered by some to be the be-all and end-all of surfing. And while Hublot’s…
INTRODUCING: This one has the time, now all you need is the jet – the Franck Muller Vanguard World Timer GMT
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INTRODUCING: This one has the time, now all you need is the jet – the Franck Muller Vanguard World Timer GMT

Invented in the 1930s by Geneva watchmaker Louis Cottier, world time watches brought – at a glance and all at once – the time across…
HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 in black ceramic – 55 years on and still going strong
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 in black ceramic – 55 years on and still going strong

They say your 50s are the new 30s. I’m not sure who ‘they’ are, and why exactly they say that. But just Google “celebrities in…
INTRODUCING: Three times the charm – the Franck Muller Vanguard Master Banker Skeleton
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INTRODUCING: Three times the charm – the Franck Muller Vanguard Master Banker Skeleton

If watch brands were Facebook relationship statuses, Franck Muller would be “It’s complicated”. Not because the Swiss-based manufacturer has commitment problems but, rather, quite the…
ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper
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ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper

From the People’s Champion to the people’s choice. Over the past year, semi-retired professional wrestler and Hollywood megastar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has earned himself…
OPINION: An open letter to those that I’ve wrist stalked
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OPINION: An open letter to those that I’ve wrist stalked

To all the strangers on the streets, in the cafes, and just generally going about your own business … I have no shame in admitting…
HANDS-ON: The Spinnaker Bradner – a stylish retro diver for under $300
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HANDS-ON: The Spinnaker Bradner – a stylish retro diver for under $300

Anyone who knows me knows that I like things a little different from the norm. I’m a sucker for interesting dials and case shapes, pops…
WATCHSPOTTING: Hublot at the FIFA World Cup 2018
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WATCHSPOTTING: Hublot at the FIFA World Cup 2018

It’s FIFA World Cup time! And with the 2018 competition well underway, it’s been easy to tell who the soccer fans are in Australia right…
EDITOR’S PICK: Work getting in the way of your watch love? Here are 9 surefire tips to hiding the obsession
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EDITOR’S PICK: Work getting in the way of your watch love? Here are 9 surefire tips to hiding the obsession

Editor’s note: Work. It’s one of life’s unavoidable necessities. And for us watch folk, a place that if we’re not careful, our choice of wrist-wear and…
EDITOR’S PICK: The honeymoon continues – another year on with the Tudor Pelagos LHD
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EDITOR’S PICK: The honeymoon continues – another year on with the Tudor Pelagos LHD

Editor’s note: Well, it’s been a year since this one was first published. And while a lot has changed over the last 12 months, a few things remain…