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MICRO MONDAYS: Helicon paints the sunset with the 62 Master Blue Hour
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MICRO MONDAYS: Helicon paints the sunset with the 62 Master Blue Hour

You could say there are one of a few ways to make a dive watch stand out – a unique design, a superior movement, an…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Swatch sues Malaysian government for seizing their Pride-themed watches from stores
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Swatch sues Malaysian government for seizing their Pride-themed watches from stores

This week was a bit calmer in regard to new novelties, but a big headline within the watch world was the news that Swatch are…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Rosenbusch Quest is a truly accessible integrated-bracelet sports watch
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Rosenbusch Quest is a truly accessible integrated-bracelet sports watch

We are bound to follow certain trends no matter which industry we look into. Whether it be fashion, cars, music and, for what concerns us…
Thai Customs admits selling fake luxury watches in auction including pieces from Rolex, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille
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Thai Customs admits selling fake luxury watches in auction including pieces from Rolex, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille

Watch lovers are always on the lookout for ways to source highly in-demand pieces at prices that aren’t totally bananas. One potential avenue for this…
Ed Sheeran hands out free pizzas while wearing a six-figure “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona ref. 6263
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Ed Sheeran hands out free pizzas while wearing a six-figure “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona ref. 6263

If you’re a budding watch-spotter, Ed Sheeran is the gift that just keeps on giving.  Highlights in his watch box include the Patek Philippe Ref.1518 – the…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Formex Essence 39 is a stylish daily wearer at a competitive price
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Formex Essence 39 is a stylish daily wearer at a competitive price

Formex can be seen as an independent brand, but is one of the few that borders the independent and regular watch markets. Independent because it…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Nezumi Voiture is a milestone chronograph model for the Swedish brand
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Nezumi Voiture is a milestone chronograph model for the Swedish brand

There is a crucial moment in the existence of an independent brand when it adds mechanical movements to their core collections. This change seems to…
8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window
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8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

These days it seems like brands are increasingly opting to have 4:30 positioned date windows on their watches. Just earlier today we introduced yet another…
The MKII Stingray II Keroman is a true military diver, recreated
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The MKII Stingray II Keroman is a true military diver, recreated

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 Nezumi Aviera is a GMT that looks like nothing else
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The Nezumi Aviera is a GMT that looks like nothing else

If you read Time+Tide, you know very well that GMTs are as popular as they have ever been. I would actually say, much more popular.…
Second Hour’s Mandala Burst offers a fresh take on the everyday watch
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Second Hour’s Mandala Burst offers a fresh take on the everyday watch

Owing to the likes of the Rolex Explorer and Omega Aqua Terra, robust everyday watches have become their own thing. Because what we need is…
MICRO MONDAYS: Marin Instruments create a skin diver for the 21st century
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MICRO MONDAYS: Marin Instruments create a skin diver for the 21st century

For those who were into scuba diving in the 1960s/70s and did not care for the professional-grade dive watches from Rolex and Blancpain, skin divers…
It is About Effing Time you watched the three amigos’ Watches & Wonders coverage
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It is About Effing Time you watched the three amigos’ Watches & Wonders coverage

If you have yet to hop on the About Effing Time train, you are really missing out. Cause if anything, it is not even a…
Just One More Watch YouTuber Jody Musgrove to embark on ‘Shitbox Rally’ to raise money for the Cancer Council
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Just One More Watch YouTuber Jody Musgrove to embark on ‘Shitbox Rally’ to raise money for the Cancer Council

Just One More Watch YouTuber Jody Musgrove is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, all in the name of cancer research. Starting…
The Ball Engineer Roadmaster Pilot GMT Green offers a unique take on a true GMT
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The Ball Engineer Roadmaster Pilot GMT Green offers a unique take on a true GMT

The new Ball Engineer Roadmaster Pilot GMT Hulk comes with a green-on-green colour scheme, a quick-set date, and a true GMT caliber  It has a…
MICRO MONDAYS: Wolf Creek’s North Star is a daily wearer that’s ready for adventure
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MICRO MONDAYS: Wolf Creek’s North Star is a daily wearer that’s ready for adventure

You know how action movies sometimes include sleeper agents that nobody noticed and that can wreak havoc should they wish to? Well, we can also…
MICRO MONDAYS: Charlie Paris introduces the Alliance 68H and Phase de Lune
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MICRO MONDAYS: Charlie Paris introduces the Alliance 68H and Phase de Lune

Over the past 10 years, French brands have been making real waves in the horological world. The country has seen a resurgence of fine watchmaking…
MICRO MONDAYS: Fleux Watches revives the 1960s with two vintage-throwback divers for less than $500 each
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MICRO MONDAYS: Fleux Watches revives the 1960s with two vintage-throwback divers for less than $500 each

There’s no shortage of vintage-inspired divers in the independent and microbrand market. While many brands have got this formula wrong and wheeled out bland homages,…
Sherpa recreates the original EPSA Super Compressor case
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Sherpa recreates the original EPSA Super Compressor case

Dive watches are more popular than ever, especially compressor divers. These ubiquitous watches herald from a time when horological engineering was at its peak, and…
The new Yema Rallye 5 Turbo goes deep into French car racing
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The new Yema Rallye 5 Turbo goes deep into French car racing

Since 1948, Yema has been producing reliable sports watches that come with a unique visual DNA. Best known for the Superman Heritage diver, Yema has…
Invicta on pole position with a marketing masterclass in Formula 2
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Invicta on pole position with a marketing masterclass in Formula 2

Editor’s note: As soon as Invicta is mentioned in the presence of watch enthusiasts, jests and jeers are inevitable. The brand has long strayed from…
The 2023 Traska collection – a watch for every need
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The 2023 Traska collection – a watch for every need

Founded in 2015 by Jon Mack, Traska is one of those brands that has become popular amongst watch enthusiasts for a few reasons: affordable prices…
The Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Moonshine FAQ is not a joke. Here’s proof
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The Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Moonshine FAQ is not a joke. Here’s proof

Ok. So we just published a story on the new Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Moonshine, honing in on the reactions we compiled upon its unveiling.…
IN-DEPTH: The history of the TAG Heuer Carrera is inspired by a race with a serious body count
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IN-DEPTH: The history of the TAG Heuer Carrera is inspired by a race with a serious body count

In 1963, two legends were born that would both go on to become icons within their respective fields: the Heuer Carrera and the Porsche 911.…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: TAG Heuer boutique opens in Adelaide, Cartier pop-up exhibition in Sydney, JLC celebrations in Melbourne
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: TAG Heuer boutique opens in Adelaide, Cartier pop-up exhibition in Sydney, JLC celebrations in Melbourne

It’s proved to be a busy week for Australian watch enthusiasts from around the country. Firstly, TAG Heuer celebrated the opening of their seventh stand-alone…
How Zach became totally OCD about the way he handles, cleans, and stores his watches
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How Zach became totally OCD about the way he handles, cleans, and stores his watches

Editor’s note: Zach penned this revealing column nearly two years ago, detailing the meticulous manner in which he cares for and stores his watches. What…
Four wild watches that make the most of “off the shelf” movements
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Four wild watches that make the most of “off the shelf” movements

Editor’s note: Watch enthusiasts are not always particularly excited to hear that a watch uses an “off the shelf” mass produced calibre. But, we look…
The ‘other’ pink watch: Why I bought the Grand Seiko SBGA413 instead of waiting for the pink Rolex OP 36
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The ‘other’ pink watch: Why I bought the Grand Seiko SBGA413 instead of waiting for the pink Rolex OP 36

Editor’s note: Zach originally wrote this article back in January 2021, in which he digs into why he bought the Grand Seiko SBGA413 instead of waiting for…
The T+T Team’s watch predictions and hot takes for 2023
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The T+T Team’s watch predictions and hot takes for 2023

Editor’s note: After spending a bit of time reflecting on the best moments, releases and trends of 2022, the Time+Tide team is now turning their…
WOOO! That time wrestling legend Ric Flair lost his Rolex in a bowl of spaghetti
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WOOO! That time wrestling legend Ric Flair lost his Rolex in a bowl of spaghetti

Editor’s note: Last Saturday the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble was held, so we are looking back at that time the greatest of all time Ric…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: ‘Tis the season for Christmas Gin
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: ‘Tis the season for Christmas Gin

As a boy, Cam Mackenzie remembers it as the smell of Christmas. There was the rich sweetness of raisins and dates pepped up with cinnamon and infused…
INTRODUCING: The Laco Edition 97 is a classic Type B pilot’s watch in bronze
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INTRODUCING: The Laco Edition 97 is a classic Type B pilot’s watch in bronze

Laco is the type of brand that attracts a niche group of watch enthusiasts: those who are into old school pilot watches and that appreciate…
That time we sought to fight the hype with six alternatives to the Submariner
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That time we sought to fight the hype with six alternatives to the Submariner

Editor’s note: Season 2 of About Effing Time premiered last week, and the three amigos kicked things off by tackling alternatives to popular watches –…
Why you should care about Credor – plus seven models you should be familiar with
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Why you should care about Credor – plus seven models you should be familiar with

Editor’s note: While more and more people are familiar with Grand Seiko’s reputation for dial artistry and almost pathological attention to detail, Credor remains a…
That time we asked an independent watchmaker why the Grand Seiko 9SA5 caliber is so remarkable
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That time we asked an independent watchmaker why the Grand Seiko 9SA5 caliber is so remarkable

Editor’s Note: While it has been a few years since the debut of the calibre, to this day the Grand Seiko calibre 9SA5, and its performance…
Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches?
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Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches?

Editor’s Note: Recently the Kurono Chronograph 1 Mk.2 went up for sale, and has since sold out. More seasoned watch enthusiasts are likely familiar with the cult-followed micro-independent brand, but,…