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Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 1
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Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 1

The development of quartz technology essentially removed the need for the Swiss mechanical watchmaking industry. And yet, both the Swiss and quartz watches are still…
INTRODUCING: The glacial glory of the Glashütte Original Sixties blue Annual Edition for 2020
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INTRODUCING: The glacial glory of the Glashütte Original Sixties blue Annual Edition for 2020

Bold colours and textures. That’s how you could quickly sum up the Sixties collection that has been the vintage-inspired darling of the Glashütte Original lineup…
HANDS-ON: The Seiko SPB149J
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko SPB149J

Dive watches have come a very long way in 55 years. It was 1965 when Seiko first dipped their toe into the waters of serious…
INTRODUCING: The perfect date night, Mido Baroncelli Big Date Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The perfect date night, Mido Baroncelli Big Date Limited Edition

The unending pursuit by watch companies of the most commercially successful blue dial watch with integrated steel bracelet has left a lot of empty space…
G-Shock are losing the plot, and we’re loving it
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G-Shock are losing the plot, and we’re loving it

We are only three months into 2020, and G-Shock have already been going hard — really hard. That’s right, not only have they released dozens…
Long read: Omega De Ville Co-Axial Escapement Limited Edition, a piece of watchmaking history
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Long read: Omega De Ville Co-Axial Escapement Limited Edition, a piece of watchmaking history

George Daniels is almost universally recognised as the greatest watchmaker of his lifetime, and even if you haven’t heard of him, you might have seen…
Your questions about the 2020 Seiko and Grand Seiko collections are answered here
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Your questions about the 2020 Seiko and Grand Seiko collections are answered here

This week we were lucky enough to have a number of the latest releases from Seiko and Grand Seiko in the office, and we put…
Great ‘Grams: The Fun Edition
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Great ‘Grams: The Fun Edition

This week in Great ‘Grams I wanted to focus on the more lighthearted side of the hobby, and probably the initial reason many of us…
Welcome to Watchland, the story of the Franck Muller manufacture
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Welcome to Watchland, the story of the Franck Muller manufacture

From Watchland, the Genevan estate where Franck Muller is based, you are able to look out across the calm blue waters of Lake Geneva to…
INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Vanguard Classic that can take you from boardroom to beach
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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Vanguard Classic that can take you from boardroom to beach

Fans of Franck Muller will know there is something in the Vanguard collection for everyone. With more than 30 different references in the current lineup,…
13 of the best watches under $500 that get watch snobs’ approval
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13 of the best watches under $500 that get watch snobs’ approval

With all the uncertainty in the world right now, spending several months’ salary on a watch might seem like an idea that can wait a…
BREAKING NEWS: Rolex shuts down production for 10 days, closing three factories
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BREAKING NEWS: Rolex shuts down production for 10 days, closing three factories

Rolex Chief Executive Jean-Frédéric Dufour has today informed Rolex staff that they will be shutting down three factories in response to the increasing threat of…
INTRODUCING: The Chanel J12 X-Ray is the clarity you need in your life
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INTRODUCING: The Chanel J12 X-Ray is the clarity you need in your life

Transparency is almost always a good thing, be it in political donations, corporate bonuses or who your local member of parliament is having lunch with.…
Great ‘Grams: The Independent Watchmakers Edition
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Great ‘Grams: The Independent Watchmakers Edition

This week on Great ’Grams, it’s all about independent watchmakers, and taking a look at the many different ways these patrons of watchmaking go about…
IN-DEPTH: The Apple Watch Series 5 review for people on the go
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IN-DEPTH: The Apple Watch Series 5 review for people on the go

As I mentioned in my video review of the Apple Watch Series 5, this isn’t the sort of watch that Time+Tide typically reviews. But since…
What Sealed The Deal: Colin’s Sinn 903 Chronograph
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What Sealed The Deal: Colin’s Sinn 903 Chronograph

Sometimes, a Time+Tide Watches reader will share a small piece of watchmaking history that makes us turn to each other and wonder how we hadn’t…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is their best dive watch yet
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is their best dive watch yet

This year is a big one for Grand Seiko as it is the 60th anniversary of the brand, a number already made special with several…
INTRODUCING: The triple threat of the Franck Muller Master Banker in steel
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INTRODUCING: The triple threat of the Franck Muller Master Banker in steel

Franck Muller is known as the Master of Complications, and for good reason. Almost none of the watches produced by the Genevan watchmaker are straightforward,…
Weekend Watch Spotting – Very rare Rolex spotted in the HSNY Edition
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Weekend Watch Spotting – Very rare Rolex spotted in the HSNY Edition

This weekend we were lucky enough to be visited by the fantastic team from the Horological Society of New York, who were in Australia offering…
No Baselworld this year, for the first time since World War 1
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No Baselworld this year, for the first time since World War 1

It was only a day ago that the watch world was reacting to the cancellation of Watches & Wonders Geneva (formerly SIHH), as a result…
How to make money by starting a Minimalist watch brand
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How to make money by starting a Minimalist watch brand

Editor’s note: The Minimalist watch brand is an unrelenting feature in the Sponsored section of your Instagram feed, and isn’t going away anytime soon. So…
Great ‘Grams: The Cartier edition
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Great ‘Grams: The Cartier edition

As you might have picked up if you follow me on Instagram (@nick.kenyon), I have a soft spot for design-focused watches, generally on the smaller…
Coronavirus cancels Watches & Wonders 2020, is Baselworld next?
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Coronavirus cancels Watches & Wonders 2020, is Baselworld next?

Watches & Wonders Geneva (formerly SIHH) has been cancelled in an announcement by the FHH overnight, as a result of the growing concerns around the…
Why getting your Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved is worth the wait
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Why getting your Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved is worth the wait

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is a paragon of the Art Deco dress watch style, delivering a clean and classic design that has remained the same for…
BUSINESS NEWS: Swiss watch exports unaffected by Coronavirus outbreak yet, according to FHH
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BUSINESS NEWS: Swiss watch exports unaffected by Coronavirus outbreak yet, according to FHH

While the Coronavirus outbreak certainly offers a number of reasons for the watch industry at large to be concerned, its effects haven’t been severely felt…
The revitalising energy of the Tudor Black Bay ref. 79220N
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The revitalising energy of the Tudor Black Bay ref. 79220N

Editor’s note: The Tudor Black Bay symbolised a new chapter in the journey of the Rolex-owned watchmaker, with the decision to look back into their…
Great ‘Grams: The world timer edition
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Great ‘Grams: The world timer edition

The world timer complication on a wristwatch has been popular for decades, long before the commercialisation of the jet aircraft, thanks to its clean simplicity…
IN CONVERSATION: With ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau
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IN CONVERSATION: With ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau

Google Maps has done a good job of ruining the job of the safari-suited explorer, taking crystal clear pictures of the entire surface of the…
HOW TO: Buy a Valentine’s Day watch in 90 secs
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HOW TO: Buy a Valentine’s Day watch in 90 secs

Buying a watch for anyone other than yourself is a difficult thing to do, for exactly the same reasons it is so enjoyable to wear…
Great ‘Grams: Dial details and custom cases
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Great ‘Grams: Dial details and custom cases

This week on Great ‘Grams we get up close and personal with the number of the beast, a custom Eastern Arabic dial from an independent…
Great ‘Grams: A tennis superstar, a unique Rolex
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Great ‘Grams: A tennis superstar, a unique Rolex

This week on Great ’Grams, we’ve got a tennis superstar, a fully custom wristwatch by George Daniels, and a southpaw Rolex Day-Date, and more. The…
The dial on on this Rado is absolutely crazy …
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The dial on on this Rado is absolutely crazy …

Rado are well known for their collaborations with important designers from around the world. Famous names who have designed watches for Rado include English product…
INTRODUCING: The bold and blue Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary
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INTRODUCING: The bold and blue Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary

Most brands enjoy celebrating anniversaries based around the centenary, but not Grand Seiko, and it actually makes sense. In watchmaking, the number 60 is significantly…
RECOMMENDED READING: The remarkable innovation of the Patek Philippe Solar Clock
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RECOMMENDED READING: The remarkable innovation of the Patek Philippe Solar Clock

While Patek Philippe are kept most popularly in the mind today through a handful of steel sports watches and the lyrics of chart-topping songs, the…
Great ‘Grams: A titanium DOXA and a Compax close-up
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Great ‘Grams: A titanium DOXA and a Compax close-up

Welcome back to Great ’Grams, where I pick my favourite Instagram posts of the last week and, my word, were there some great stories that…
“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #2
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“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #2

Finally, we have the last additions to the “Watch & Act!” Auction. Lot 22: TAG Heuer – Unique Piece, Autavia Caliber 5 ‘Watch & Act!’…