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VIDEO: The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II and Engineer Hydrocarbon NEDU
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VIDEO: The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II and Engineer Hydrocarbon NEDU

One of Ball’s slogans is “accuracy under adverse conditions”. That tells the story of what this brand is all about – watches that deliver tough…
INTRODUCING: The Hanhart 417 ES Panda Flyback Chronographs offer even better value.
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INTRODUCING: The Hanhart 417 ES Panda Flyback Chronographs offer even better value.

There is no shortage of vintage-inspired chronographs on the market. Especially coming from established Swiss brands that have dug through their vast catalogues to recreate…
VIDEO: The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime fuses traditional elegance with sporty zing
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VIDEO: The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime fuses traditional elegance with sporty zing

Originally creating bespoke watches for clients one at a time, Speake-Marin established a unique style that guarantees curiosity when spotted on the wrist. Their cult following…
MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards
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MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards

Editor’s Note: Yesterday, the 2022 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) was held. For those who don’t know, it is basically the Oscars of watchmaking.…
VIDEO: How Audemars Piguet used the quartz crisis to refine their brand vision
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VIDEO: How Audemars Piguet used the quartz crisis to refine their brand vision

It’s well-known that between 1975 and 1985, the Swiss watch industry collapsed and its chances of survival looked slim. Many manufacturers went bust or were…
Panerai CEO reveals why Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is such a die-hard fan of the brand
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Panerai CEO reveals why Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is such a die-hard fan of the brand

“Finally, the Super Bowl has come back to Los Angeles,” boomed Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as he hyped up the crowd at SoFi Stadium ahead…
VIDEO: The Bulova Classic HACK Military delivers vintage field watch goodness in a compact case
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VIDEO: The Bulova Classic HACK Military delivers vintage field watch goodness in a compact case

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…
Screen time: How Hamilton became Hollywood’s favourite watch brand
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Screen time: How Hamilton became Hollywood’s favourite watch brand

When it comes to making scene-stealing appearances in film, Hamilton has been a fixture on the A-list since the 1930s. No other watchmaker has enjoyed…
VIDEO: Q+A with our Editor, Zach Blass
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VIDEO: Q+A with our Editor, Zach Blass

If you are a regular on our site or YouTube channel, you are probably familiar with the name Zach Blass. Zach joined the team a…
Roger Federer retires. We look back at how you can’t unsee how he and other celebs wear their watches
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Roger Federer retires. We look back at how you can’t unsee how he and other celebs wear their watches

Editor’s Note: On September 15th, 2022, Roger Federer a.k.a The G.O.A.T. officially retired from men’s tennis. The only thing more admirable than his power and…
VIDEO: Exploring the deep-cased majesty of the Louis Vuitton Tambour Twenty
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VIDEO: Exploring the deep-cased majesty of the Louis Vuitton Tambour Twenty

The Tambour is Louis Vuitton’s most well-known watch design.  The fashion mega-brand has been slowly but surely establishing itself as a top-tier watchmaker since establishing…
VIDEO: We have the new Tudor Pelagos 39 in our hand!
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VIDEO: We have the new Tudor Pelagos 39 in our hand!

You know that thought experiment you do at night when you’re trying to get to sleep? The one where you’re trying to design a hybrid…
Looking back at how Hublot came back with a bang at Watches & Wonders
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Looking back at how Hublot came back with a bang at Watches & Wonders

Editor’s Note: We’re not going to pretend that Hublot is for everyone – their designs are far too bold and ambitious for that. But any…
6 of the most unlikely watch spots from Daniel Craig to Jason Bateman
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6 of the most unlikely watch spots from Daniel Craig to Jason Bateman

Who doesn’t love a good watch spot? You know you’re in the presence of a true watch geek if they feel the need to pause…
VIDEO: The Seiko 5 SKX Sports Style GMT is a budget-friendly route to an automatic GMT 
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VIDEO: The Seiko 5 SKX Sports Style GMT is a budget-friendly route to an automatic GMT 

The new Seiko 5 SKX Sports Style GMT takes its inspiration from the classic (and now discontinued) SKX case shape. The smooth contours and lack of hard…
We can’t believe that Andrew said this about watches in the New York Times
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We can’t believe that Andrew said this about watches in the New York Times

EDITOR’S NOTE: Generally when people are interviewed by an august publication like the New York Times they tend to play things fairly safe. Luckily, when…
The biggest mistakes you can make when buying vintage Rolex (and how to avoid them)
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The biggest mistakes you can make when buying vintage Rolex (and how to avoid them)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Jeff Hess is one of the world authorities on Rolex. As CEO of Duber Time and owner of Old Northeast Jewellers and Hess Fine Auctions,…
Every Watch Tells A Story: “As soon as I saw it I thought, ‘Wow! I have to have that watch one day.’”
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Every Watch Tells A Story: “As soon as I saw it I thought, ‘Wow! I have to have that watch one day.’”

Tommy is a Time+Tide Club member who works in cricket and, as a result, travels a lot and spends an inordinate amount of time in…
Spike Lee, 50 Cent, The Undertaker – G-Shock remains the celebrity beater of choice
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Spike Lee, 50 Cent, The Undertaker – G-Shock remains the celebrity beater of choice

Editor’s Note: G-Shock is known for fun collaborative limited editions, and incredibly robust and price-approachable watches. But while they are relatively inexpensive, even the rich…
Every Watch Tells A Story: “One of the reasons I wanted a Seamaster was the Bond films”
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Every Watch Tells A Story: “One of the reasons I wanted a Seamaster was the Bond films”

James Bond is a one-man industry. The Bond films have grossed over $7.04 billion USD on their own. But the various car chases, gadgets and attempts to…
Every Watch Tells A Story: “Did I know a Rolex Hulk sold for $95,000? No, I’m very surprised”
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Every Watch Tells A Story: “Did I know a Rolex Hulk sold for $95,000? No, I’m very surprised”

Way back in the mists of time or, in fact, just six years ago, you could still randomly walk into a Rolex boutique and pick…
VIDEO: Where does the second Bamford G-SHOCK rate on the Richter scale if the first was a 10?
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VIDEO: Where does the second Bamford G-SHOCK rate on the Richter scale if the first was a 10?

OK, let’s cut to the chase here. The Bamford x G-SHOCK DW6900BWD is going to sell out fast. Online sales begin on July 20, but…
Homage or honest? 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate
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Homage or honest? 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Editor’s Note: With tastes becoming homogenized, and the vintage revival trend in full-throttle, we often see smaller brands trying to capitalize on the successful aesthetics of their larger…
Every Watch Tells A Story: “It’s a travel watch, it’s a weekend beater, it’s a lot of fun”
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Every Watch Tells A Story: “It’s a travel watch, it’s a weekend beater, it’s a lot of fun”

Back in the day, there used to be a tradition of people being rewarded for long service at their workplace with the gift of a…
Liver King upgraded to a Royal Oak Offshore for his July 4th Las Vegas jaunt
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Liver King upgraded to a Royal Oak Offshore for his July 4th Las Vegas jaunt

Last week we spotted the Liver King wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore while celebrating Independence Day in Las Vegas. For those of you…
OPINION: The ‘lug-to-lug’ measurement of a case is a more important metric for fit than diameter
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OPINION: The ‘lug-to-lug’ measurement of a case is a more important metric for fit than diameter

Editor’s Note: At Time+Tide we always strive to be a hub for both seasoned and burgeoning watch enthusiasts. We love the idea that we can…
Rihanna declared youngest girlboss billionaire, these are her watches
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Rihanna declared youngest girlboss billionaire, these are her watches

Editor’s Note: Last year we dug into Rihanna’s watch collection after Forbes revealed she was well into the billionaire’s club. Now she is making headlines, being…
What watches do The Avengers wear in real life?
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What watches do The Avengers wear in real life?

Editor’s Note: In honour of Thor: Love and Thunder hitting theaters July 8th, we decided to revisit our favorite watches worn by The Avengers cast. Like…
VIDEO: The King Seiko SJE087 gets sexed up with gilt features and a champagne dial
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VIDEO: The King Seiko SJE087 gets sexed up with gilt features and a champagne dial

The King Seiko era is an often overlooked piece of Seiko’s long and bountiful history. But, as last year marked the 60th anniversary of the…
Every Watch Tells A Story: How Borna got lucky with his Universal Genève Polerouter
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Every Watch Tells A Story: How Borna got lucky with his Universal Genève Polerouter

It was the end of last year at the Time+Tide Club party. Drinks were poured and Santa hats were circulated. Watches were admired and discussed.…
EDITOR’S PICK: Why Andrew didn’t sell his Panerai to a stranger in business (for twice its value)
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EDITOR’S PICK: Why Andrew didn’t sell his Panerai to a stranger in business class (for twice its value)

Editor’s note: Last year, I interviewed John Karambelas, the man behind @barnfindwatches. He’s a collector with a stunning array of vintage watches. But he admitted that he’d acquired…
Blancpain wants you to know that it’s World Oceans Day
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Blancpain wants you to know that it’s World Oceans Day

In 1953, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms became the first modern dive watch that was readily available to consumers. Tackling the practical requests of French Navy…
VIDEO: The hi-beat goes on with the return of the Longines Ultra-Chron
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VIDEO: The hi-beat goes on with the return of the Longines Ultra-Chron

The Longines Heritage collection is the gift that keeps giving. There was the sector-dialled goodness of the Longines Heritage Classic, the classic field watch vibe…
MICRO MONDAYS: The York & Front Burrard combines military vintage with contemporary style
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MICRO MONDAYS: The York & Front Burrard combines military vintage with contemporary style

Eschewing the influence of diving or sports, the pure military inspiration behind the new York & Front Burrard is pretty close to being the perfect…
VIDEO: From combat divers in WWII, the legacy of the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman continues to evolve
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VIDEO: From combat divers in WWII, the legacy of the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman continues to evolve

The Frogman is a black and white film from 1951 that depicts the contribution the US Navy divers made to WWII.  Following the death of their…
RECOMMENDED READING: Watches of Switzerland boss reveals Rolex scarcity is spreading to Cartier and Tudor
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RECOMMENDED READING: Watches of Switzerland boss reveals Rolex scarcity is spreading to Cartier and Tudor

It’s no secret that buying a Rolex at retail is getting harder than ever – with many referring to their sports watches as “unobtanium”. But…