James Robinson, Author at Time+Tide Watches

EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

Lists

21.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s be real here: Goldilocks is a fairly reprehensible character. She enters the bears’ cottage without consent and is culpable of burglary in the…

EDITOR’S PICK: 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Lists

19.09.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

EDITOR’S NOTE: The old excuse that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” doesn’t always cut it (just ask any convicted counterfeiter). But perhaps we…

WHY I BOUGHT IT: My Tudor Oyster Prince has the Rolex stamp of approval, without the price tag

Pop Culture

17.11.20

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WHY I BOUGHT IT: My Tudor Oyster Prince has the Rolex stamp of approval, without the price tag

To the average punter, casual enthusiast or proper aficionado, there is one brand that manages to muscle itself into just about every current conversation about…

Peter calls his Tudor Iconaut “weird” and “odd-looking” with looks “only a mother could love”. So, why did he buy it?

Opinion

11.11.20

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Peter calls his Tudor Iconaut “weird” and “odd-looking” with looks “only a mother could love”. So, why did he buy it?

Editor’s note: Ask most watch enthusiasts what Tudor’s first GMT wristwatch was and they’ll tell you it’s the perpetually popular Black Bay GMT aka “The…

HANDS-ON: Is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo blue dial in satin polished steel the best steel sports watch of 2020?

Watch Reviews

27.10.20

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HANDS-ON: Is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo blue dial in satin polished steel the best steel sports watch of 2020?

Editor’s note: We’ve had quite the flurry of Bulgari lately, mostly in celebration of the brand’s 2020 collection. And, increasingly, the pinion of the collection…

Conor McGregor’s jumping back in the octagon … what watch will he buy to celebrate?

Pop Culture

18.10.20

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Conor McGregor’s jumping back in the octagon … what watch will he buy to celebrate?

Editor’s note: Conor McGregor, the biggest name in UFC history, looks set to come out of retirement a mere six months after announcing he was…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot 40 Years Anniversary Black Ceramic

Watch Reviews

18.10.20

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot 40 Years Anniversary Black Ceramic

It’s hard to believe it’s been four decades since the inception of arguably the most disruptive and provocative watchmaker in modern history. But we are…

Introducing

17.10.20

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INTRODUCING: The Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chronograph

One of the more surprising watches of 2019 was Chopard’s Alpine Eagle. Based on the Swiss outfit’s St. Moritz wristwatch of the 1980s, here was…

Introducing

13.10.20

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INTRODUCING: New Monaco, who dis? A black dial, a steel bracelet, and we’re looking at an icon with fresh eyes

The Monaco celebrated its 50th birthday last year, so you’d think, given the slew of new and limited releases, that it might be given a…

3 reasons why Rolex fakes are getting so good, and some tips to avoid them from Watchfinder

Lists

09.10.20

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3 reasons why Rolex fakes are getting so good, and some tips to avoid them from Watchfinder

Rolex fakes have existed for a very long time. But where it used to be pretty easy to spot an impostor – from the dull…

VIDEO: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold with 240 hours power reserve is testosterone-drenched tech at its absolute finest

Watch Reviews

07.10.20

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VIDEO: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold with 240 hours power reserve is testosterone-drenched tech at its absolute finest

Editor’s note: As I go to post this review, something very sad just dawned on me. It’s been over three years since I’ve had a…

Friday Wind Down

02.10.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: British invasion! Time+Tide, already overrun by Brits, opens UK office

For a kid growing up in rural Victoria, Australia, England always seemed closer than the 16,000 or so kilometres away that it was in actuality.…

Introducing

01.10.20

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INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox is an alarmingly different type of Polaris

Although it’s never really taken off as an uber-popular complication like a chronograph or moonphase, the alarm function of JLC’s Memovox watches has, since they…

Introducing

01.10.20

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INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Date, is a bolder, more confident move for the Polaris

Jaeger-LeCoultre is widely regarded as making some of the finest dress watches on the market. But for those not familiar with the Le Sentier firm’s…

Micro Mondays

28.09.20

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MICRO MONDAYS: Galvin – a female-founded Australian microbrand producing classic, curved crystal designs

When life gave Finnish-born watchmaker of more than 10 years, Susan Galvin lemons, she made a refreshing glass of lemonade, donned a watchmakers coat, and…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Sorry, it’s short this week, I’m thirsty …

News

18.09.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Sorry, it’s short this week, I’m thirsty …

Some Friday Wind Downs are long, some have a point, and others are just the last thing standing between me and a cold, cold beer.…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Thank You Edition (read and see if you get a mention)

News

11.09.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Thank You Edition (read and see if you get a mention)

If you don’t like public displays of affection, you might want to scroll down to the top stories of the week, because it dawned on…

VIDEO: Oh, hello there Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in Green, looking sharp in the metal

Watch Reviews

07.09.20

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VIDEO: Oh, hello there Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in Green, looking sharp in the metal

Well, the enthusiastic comments on the video, the site post and the socials have confirmed it – this new Raymond Weil Freelancer in a pitch…

Introducing

06.09.20

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INTRODUCING: The legend of the Rolex Submariner Date 41mm Ref.126610LN grows (by 1mm)

Shock. That’s been the general consensus for the last few days among our enthusiast community. Rolex has just unveiled the all-new Rolex Submariner Date 41mm…

HANDS-ON: This Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in olive green is their most attractive model in years

Watch Reviews

04.09.20

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HANDS-ON: This Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in olive green is their most attractive model in years

If you were to travel back in time and ask a circa 2010 horological enthusiast what some of the big players in the mainstream watchmaking…

The Ulysse Nardin Blast is an explosive ode to the hottest jet ever created

Introducing

25.08.20

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The Ulysse Nardin Blast is an explosive ode to the hottest jet ever created

Since time immemorial, Ulysse Nardin has been renowned in the maritime world for their marine chronometers and nautically themed, complicated wristwatches. In fact, for the…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold is kingmaker on the wrist

Watch Reviews

21.08.20

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold is kingmaker on the wrist

The advent of Hublot’s Big Bang essentially launched the provocative, innovative and disruptive brand. The brainchild of horological mega-doyen Jean-Claude Biver, the Big Bang arrived…

IN-DEPTH: The Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm is the best Longines all-rounder in years

Watch Reviews

20.08.20

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IN-DEPTH: The Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm is the best Longines all-rounder in years

Collectively, a decent amount of people were shocked when Longines decided to revive the Spirit appellation earlier this year … and shocked in a good…

Micro Mondays

17.08.20

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MICRO MONDAYS: The global launch of the Undone Aero – First-Class looks for the cost of Coach

Undone has got to be one of the best in the business when it comes to making uber-affordable, attractive, quality timepieces for the enthusiast. We’ve…

VIDEO: The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ237 & SBGJ239 are two of the boldest, and best looking steel sports watches of 2020

Pop Culture

16.08.20

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VIDEO: The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ237 & SBGJ239 are two of the boldest, and best looking steel sports watches of 2020

Editor’s note: When I first saw this video in the middle of last week, I hit the team WhatsApp message thread with a vengeance. Omitting…

4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Lists

16.08.20

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4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Few things in watch world conjure more contention than the six letters that make up the word homage … and understandably so. Are homage watches…

Hublot and Ferrari create new Esports series with Assetto Corsa, and a little help from their friend, Charles Leclerc

News

13.08.20

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Hublot and Ferrari create new Esports series with Assetto Corsa, and a little help from their friend, Charles Leclerc

One of the most interesting things about the Coronavirus pandemic is how everyone has had to adapt to the new norm. Social distancing, working from…

HANDS-ON: The new DOXA SUB 300 is slimmer, COSC-certified and more refined than its tool watch origins

Watch Reviews

12.08.20

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HANDS-ON: The new DOXA SUB 300 is slimmer, COSC-certified and more refined than its tool watch origins

The meteoric resurrection of DOXA over the last 18 months has been both exciting and heartwarming to witness. What started out as a strong showing…

Seiko answer people’s prayers with the smaller and bezel-less 2020 Seiko 5 Sports models

News

09.08.20

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Seiko answer people’s prayers with the smaller and bezel-less 2020 Seiko 5 Sports models

Say what you will, but there are few cooler mods you can make to a stainless steel sports watch than removing its bezel … just…

Anicorn and NASA must have created the Mars Time when they were seriously spaced out …

Watch Reviews

09.08.20

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Anicorn and NASA must have created the Mars Time when they were seriously spaced out …

Watchmaker Anicorn has teamed up with the most important space exploration outfit on the planet(s), NASA, to create a brand new watch that aims to…

6 of the best smart watches released in 2020, including Timex, Hublot and Bausele

Lists

02.08.20

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6 of the best smart watches released in 2020, including Timex, Hublot and Bausele

Most watch enthusiasts are guilty of – at one point or another – scoffing at the advent of the smart watch, confident that they would…

Introducing

28.07.20

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INTRODUCING: The Octo Roma Tourbillon Sapphire Malachite Ref. 103231 is where Bulgari’s two worlds meet

Bulgari has, for more than a century, been regarded as one of the finest luxury jewellery makers on this blue marble we call earth. Their…

A YEAR ON THE WRIST: With a twist… Why I love the polarising Rolex Air-King Ref. 116900 but why I won’t wear it

Watch Reviews

27.07.20

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A YEAR ON THE WRIST: With a twist… Why I love the polarising Rolex Air-King Ref. 116900 but why I won’t wear it

Ever since its unveiling at Baselworld back in 2016, I’ve wanted a Rolex Air-King Ref. 116900. And, perhaps rather oddly, I’ve yearned for this polarising…

Micro Mondays

27.07.20

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MICRO MONDAYS: Hands-on with the Peren Hintz, a field watch with warmly nuanced touches

Normally, when the name Transylvania is uttered, a certain fictional monster comes to mind. But for this week’s Micro Mondays, we’re taking a look at…

5 watch releases that you might have missed in 2020, including a $200k+ Omega tourbillon

Lists

26.07.20

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5 watch releases that you might have missed in 2020, including a $200k+ Omega tourbillon

You’d be forgiven for not really caring about whether or not there’s been any new watches released this year – there are definitely more serious…

HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex SNR045J is like a Rolex “Hulk” Submariner on steroids

Watch Reviews

25.07.20

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex SNR045J is like a Rolex “Hulk” Submariner on steroids

The first time I held the Seiko Prospex SNR045J in my hands, I laughed, turned to my left, and said to Deputy Editor Nick Kenyon,…

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EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

EDITOR’S PICK: 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

WHY I BOUGHT IT: My Tudor Oyster Prince has the Rolex stamp of approval, without the price tag

Peter calls his Tudor Iconaut “weird” and “odd-looking” with looks “only a mother could love”. So, why did he buy it?

HANDS-ON: Is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo blue dial in satin polished steel the best steel sports watch of 2020?

Conor McGregor’s jumping back in the octagon … what watch will he buy to celebrate?

HANDS-ON: The Hublot 40 Years Anniversary Black Ceramic

INTRODUCING: The Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chronograph

INTRODUCING: New Monaco, who dis? A black dial, a steel bracelet, and we’re looking at an icon with fresh eyes

3 reasons why Rolex fakes are getting so good, and some tips to avoid them from Watchfinder

VIDEO: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold with 240 hours power reserve is testosterone-drenched tech at its absolute finest

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: British invasion! Time+Tide, already overrun by Brits, opens UK office

INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox is an alarmingly different type of Polaris

INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Date, is a bolder, more confident move for the Polaris

MICRO MONDAYS: Galvin – a female-founded Australian microbrand producing classic, curved crystal designs

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Sorry, it’s short this week, I’m thirsty …

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Thank You Edition (read and see if you get a mention)

VIDEO: Oh, hello there Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in Green, looking sharp in the metal

INTRODUCING: The legend of the Rolex Submariner Date 41mm Ref.126610LN grows (by 1mm)

HANDS-ON: This Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in olive green is their most attractive model in years

The Ulysse Nardin Blast is an explosive ode to the hottest jet ever created

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 King Gold is kingmaker on the wrist

IN-DEPTH: The Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm is the best Longines all-rounder in years

MICRO MONDAYS: The global launch of the Undone Aero – First-Class looks for the cost of Coach

VIDEO: The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ237 & SBGJ239 are two of the boldest, and best looking steel sports watches of 2020

4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Hublot and Ferrari create new Esports series with Assetto Corsa, and a little help from their friend, Charles Leclerc

HANDS-ON: The new DOXA SUB 300 is slimmer, COSC-certified and more refined than its tool watch origins

Seiko answer people’s prayers with the smaller and bezel-less 2020 Seiko 5 Sports models

Anicorn and NASA must have created the Mars Time when they were seriously spaced out …

6 of the best smart watches released in 2020, including Timex, Hublot and Bausele

INTRODUCING: The Octo Roma Tourbillon Sapphire Malachite Ref. 103231 is where Bulgari’s two worlds meet

A YEAR ON THE WRIST: With a twist… Why I love the polarising Rolex Air-King Ref. 116900 but why I won’t wear it

MICRO MONDAYS: Hands-on with the Peren Hintz, a field watch with warmly nuanced touches

5 watch releases that you might have missed in 2020, including a $200k+ Omega tourbillon

HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex SNR045J is like a Rolex “Hulk” Submariner on steroids