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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Opinion

01.01.25

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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Within the realm of watchmaking, size very much matters. So, we put the question to the Time+Tide Editorial Team: what is your favorite watch size?

It’s complicated – why do we value some mechanical functions more than others?

Opinion

25.12.24

It’s complicated – why do we value some mechanical functions more than others?

The term "emotional complication" has become almost derogatory to those creating stunning feminine watch complications.

Through a designer’s eyes – Emmanuel Gueit critiques 2024 watch releases

Interview

24.12.24

Through a designer’s eyes – Emmanuel Gueit critiques 2024 watch releases

The designer of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, Emmanuel Gueit, shares his insight into some watches from 2024.

Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 25)

Pop Culture

23.12.24

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Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 25)

We dig into some of the best watches we have spotted on celebrity wrists over the last 25 seasons of Hot Ones.

Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously

Pop Culture

17.12.24

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Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously

Are non-Rolex watches becoming more mainstream, or is it a case of comedians becoming more horologically aware?

The most unique uses of lume in watchmaking

Lists

01.12.24

The most unique uses of lume in watchmaking

Lume isn't just a tool to help you read the time in the dark - it's also an avenue for creative expression.

Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

Buying Guides

25.11.24

Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

Rose gold can be the most overlooked of all precious metals, but it is extremely versatile, as this list proves.

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Watch Education

24.11.24

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Understanding how your watch will age can be an important step in knowing how to look after it for years to come.

New releases from Breguet, Furlan Marri, Czapek and more

Last Week in Watches

24.11.24

New releases from Breguet, Furlan Marri, Czapek and more

Last week was packed with big releases, some of them unanimously appreciated by everyone, and others a bit more polarizing...

The most collectable quartz watches to annoy the snobs

Lists

21.11.24

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The most collectable quartz watches to annoy the snobs

Quartz can be cool, and these super collectable models from Rolex to MoonSwatch prove just how cool it can be.

Audemars Piguet teams up with hyped artist Kaws for a subversive Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon

Introducing

20.11.24

Audemars Piguet teams up with hyped artist Kaws for a subversive Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon

Kaws' iconic Companion character finds its way onto an AP dial in a luxurious confluence of hype and horology.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

Lists

13.11.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

There’s an almost tangible romance to shopping in person, now you can spend a day perusing one of the world’s most charming cities — London.

New releases from Biver, Audemars Piguet, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

10.11.24

New releases from Biver, Audemars Piguet, Breguet and more

Lots of high-end wow this week from the likes of AP, Biver and Breguet, as well as exciting affordable models from Hamilton and Tissot.

11 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

Buying Guides

22.10.24

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11 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

There's a stone dial watch our there to suit most tastes.

9 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scratches

Buying Guides

21.10.24

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9 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scratches

Bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.

The big dogs and the underdogs from Christie’s The Collectibles Part 2

Auctions

15.10.24

The big dogs and the underdogs from Christie’s The Collectibles Part 2

The obviously amazing and the undeservingly underrated from Christie's latest auction.

Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

Lists

09.10.24

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Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

It may not feel that long ago for many of us, but some of the watches made in the '90s had a big impact on…

Get some new materials – a guide to the watch world’s latest innovations

Watch Education

06.10.24

Get some new materials – a guide to the watch world’s latest innovations

Brands are experimenting with what cases are made from - here are some of the new materials watch brands are trying out.

Audemars Piguet’s latest Royal Oak Concept uses a new luminescent carbon case

Introducing

05.10.24

Audemars Piguet’s latest Royal Oak Concept uses a new luminescent carbon case

The latest Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept watch uses new Chroma Forged Technology that results in a luminescent carbon case.

Is Tom Brady about to be in horological hot water with Audemars Piguet?

Auctions

03.10.24

Is Tom Brady about to be in horological hot water with Audemars Piguet?

Rolex, Richard Mille, IWC, and Patek Philippe are all on the table. But Brady's AP is the hot topic...

Buying Guides

23.09.24

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8 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

Watch Education

22.09.24

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

You've heard about diamonds, but what about stones like rubies and emeralds, or even tsavorites? Buffy delves into the precious topic.

The best America’s Cup watches of the past

Lists

14.09.24

The best America’s Cup watches of the past

The oldest, continually-running sporting event in the world has seen some serious horological power over the years, these are our favourites.

New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

08.09.24

New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more

Fresh from Geneva Watch Days, and into the regular swing of things, with plenty of new releases.

The Time+Tide team picks their GPHG favourites and snubs

Lists

05.09.24

The Time+Tide team picks their GPHG favourites and snubs

It's that time of the year again, but other than our favourites, here's a few brands we think got snubbed.

7 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

Lists

02.09.24

7 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

The age of quartz is well and truly underway, but the 1970s would bring about many more changes.

Spectacular, not spooky: here are 11 of the best skeleton watches

Buying Guides

01.09.24

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Spectacular, not spooky: here are 11 of the best skeleton watches

Because, let's face it, who among us isn’t at least a little bit of a horological voyeur?

9 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

Buying Guides

26.08.24

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9 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

Dress watches should be minimal, slim and small - and here's some of the best examples you should add to your collection.

We picked our modern Holy Trinity, so it was time for our Instagram audience to do the same

Watch Culture

22.08.24

We picked our modern Holy Trinity, so it was time for our Instagram audience to do the same

Spoiler alert - we're sorry to say that nobody mentioned Invicta.

New releases from Omega, Audemars Piguet, Holthinrichs and more

Last Week in Watches

11.08.24

New releases from Omega, Audemars Piguet, Holthinrichs and more

A tribute to Olympic glory, more Royal Oak, and a collaborative effort between our colleagues and TAG Heuer.

Introducing

06.08.24

New summery Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore trio exhibits the brand’s distinct strength

Audemars Piguet balances tradition and adventurousness in its new trio of summer-themed Royal Oak Offshore watches.

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

04.08.24

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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

Friday Wind Down

02.08.24

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

Toys for Hospitalized Children's 4th annual luxury watch raffle supports a noble cause, with a coveted Royal Oak up for grabs.

10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

Buying Guides

30.07.24

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10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

The allure of gold will never wane, and these are the watches making the most of it.

All the bang, but not enough bucks. Here are the watches you can’t justify buying

Watch Culture

18.07.24

All the bang, but not enough bucks. Here are the watches you can’t justify buying

We reached out to our Instagram community once again to answer a long-looming question.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

Last Week in Watches

07.07.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

More than simple colour switch-ups, this week brought some complete redesigns from various brands.

In Depth

23.06.24

Every watch brand that has collaborated with Ferrari

The prancing horse has graced some of the greatest sports cars of all time, and it can be found on a number of great watches…

8 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

Buying Guides

19.06.24

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8 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

While two-tone may transport some of us straight to the '80s, these five watches prove that the trend could be on the rise again.

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

Buying Guides

14.06.24

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

Rainbow watches are usually associated with high price tags and coloured gems, but our ten of the best start at just $160.

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Opinion

08.06.24

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Audemars Piguet's [RE]Master 02 is a bellwether for a growing trend in modern watch design: a return to brutalism.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last Week in Watches

02.06.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last week saw Credor and AP reimagine some eclectic retro designs for the 21st century, and RM release its final Rafael Nadal collab model.

Buying Guides

21.05.24

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6 of the best orange dial watches

Orange isn't really a colour that comes up too often in the dial conversation, but when it does, it often produces amazing results.

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

20.05.24

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

Michael Schumacher’s collection exceeds $4 million at Christie’s

Auctions

16.05.24

Michael Schumacher’s collection exceeds $4 million at Christie’s

Unique and ultra-rare was the name of the game, with F.P. Journe, Audemars Piguet, and Rolex owned by Schumacher being sold.

Sylvester Stallone has 11 watches heading to Sotheby’s June 2024 auction

Auctions

08.05.24

Sylvester Stallone has 11 watches heading to Sotheby’s June 2024 auction

Sly has enlisted Sotheby's to auction off a significant part of his collection, including the first-ever to market Patek Grandmaster Chime.

The best Audemars Piguet Royal Oak from every decade

Lists

24.03.24

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The best Audemars Piguet Royal Oak from every decade

More than 50 years after its release, we look at the best of the best from AP's iconic collection.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Louis Vuitton, Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

09.03.24

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New releases from Audemars Piguet, Louis Vuitton, Omega and more

A special John Mayer collab with AP, a road sign-inspired Mr Jones and a nature-clad LV trio all released this past week.

Audemars Piguet unveil an appropriately stylish new AP House in Milan

Friday Wind Down

08.03.24

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Audemars Piguet unveil an appropriately stylish new AP House in Milan

The Le Brassus brand opens its new AP House in Milan, seven years after the AP House concept made its debut in the city.

John Mayer joins forces with Audemars Piguet for a dazzling Royal Oak QP

Introducing

08.03.24

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John Mayer joins forces with Audemars Piguet for a dazzling Royal Oak QP

This stunning blue collab is a send-off for the legendary Calibre 5134.

Audemars Piguet Social Club 2024 kicks off with the debut of a new ‘Sand Gold’ alloy & a John Mayer collab

Introducing

08.03.24

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Audemars Piguet Social Club 2024 kicks off with the debut of a new ‘Sand Gold’ alloy & a John Mayer collab

Audemars Piguet's annual Social Club festivities kick off this year with a new AP House and a boatload of new APs.

Morgan Stanley says these watch brands have the highest average prices

Lists

05.03.24

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Morgan Stanley says these watch brands have the highest average prices

Watch collecting is an expensive hobby: these are the ten brands which have the highest average retail prices according to Morgan Stanley's latest report.