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THE IMMORTALS – The Baltic Aquascaphe continues to sell out on a regular basis. Here’s why…

01.01.23

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THE IMMORTALS – The Baltic Aquascaphe continues to sell out on a regular basis. Here’s why…

Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that examines a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already…

Introducing

29.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Baltic Tricompax Panda and Reverse Panda deliver retro-fuelled chronograph action

As soon as Baltic unveiled their Tricompax collaboration with Peter Auto, we all held our breath for the standard model to drop and give the…

Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value

Lists

01.11.22

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Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value

The extremes of microbrand watches are well documented. With hundreds if not thousands of new watches being released on Kickstarter every year, there is always…

The Baltic x Peter Auto Tricompax is a racing chronograph with retro swagger

Micro Mondays

19.08.22

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The Baltic x Peter Auto Tricompax is a racing chronograph with retro swagger

The art of the vintage-inspired watch, especially when done by a young brand such as Baltic, is in honouring the allure of the past while…

Micro Mondays

07.02.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: Australia’s border is (finally) opening up again. To celebrate we’re looking back at one of our favourite microbrand GMTs

Editor’s note: Big news today out of Australia today. The hard border closure (in place since March 2020) will be removed as of February 21!…

VIDEO: Top 5 watches of 2021 under $1000 (Part 1)

Lists

29.12.21

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VIDEO: Top 5 watches of 2021 under $1000 (Part 1)

The global pandemic has changed many of our approaches to “unnecessary purchases”. With mounting financial uncertainty, the idea of spending multiple thousands on a piece…

Introducing

03.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Baltic Bicompax Pulso made for Revolution and The Rake

As far as microbrands are concerned, Baltic is slowly reaching iconic status. There was a strong showing at this year’s Pink Dial Project auction for…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches under $1,000 USD

Lists

11.10.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches under $1,000 USD

Recently, Ricardo penned the story “The Collector’s Crossroads: Can I call myself a collector if I’ve never owned a Rolex?”. In it, he tackled the…

HANDS ON: The Baltic Aquascaphe Dual Crown draws from the past, but looks to the future

Watch Reviews

26.09.21

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HANDS ON: The Baltic Aquascaphe Dual Crown draws from the past, but looks to the future

When Baltic released the first look at its Aquascaphe Dual-Crown back in May, the first impression was that this was a step forward for a…

How Baltic became the microbrand that gatecrashed Only Watch

News

17.07.21

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How Baltic became the microbrand that gatecrashed Only Watch

It’s 2005, and on the calendar is a watch auction that has collectors chomping at the bit. On the auction block are 34 pieces including…

The new French Wave: 5 small watch brands setting a high bar for independents worldwide

Lists

02.05.21

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The new French Wave: 5 small watch brands setting a high bar for independents worldwide

Paris, Haute Couture and summer on the French Riviera – France has elegance ingrained into its very soul. Wrist-worn style is something we are used…

Micro Mondays

15.02.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: Was the Baltic Aquascaphe GMT the freshest microbrand travel watch of 2020?

No, not another GMT?! Well, what if we tell you that this is a 39mm piece of vintage-inspired perfection with a goldilocks-sized 38mm case and…

Is your life complicated enough? These are the best value watch complications that deliver serious bang for your buck

Lists

06.02.21

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Is your life complicated enough? These are the best value watch complications that deliver serious bang for your buck

Yes, maybe you use your watch mostly to tell the time. But how about the joys of using a good old chronograph to time your…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Thank you for making our Bamford collab, our first-ever watch, a winner, we love you

Introducing

18.12.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Thank you for making our Bamford collab, our first-ever watch, a winner, we love you

For anyone who spends a lot of time on social media, and cruises around Time+Tide’s Instagram on a regular basis, they’ll probably already know that…

Resistance is useless: Why I simply had to buy the Baltic Bicompax 002

Opinion

15.12.20

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Resistance is useless: Why I simply had to buy the Baltic Bicompax 002

You know how it is. You spend ages thinking about your next watch – planning, saving, researching, deciding, changing your mind, procrastinating … And then…

2020 FANTASY WATCH COLLECTION PART 1 – What watches would we buy with a budget of $5000 USD?

Opinion

09.10.20

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2020 FANTASY WATCH COLLECTION PART 1 – What watches would we buy with a budget of $5000 USD?

I can’t remember the last time we conducted a Fantasy Watch Collection poll at Time+Tide. But I’ve noticed something in 2020 amongst the team. With…

8 watches that are affordable and still get the nod from watch snobs

Lists

15.09.20

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8 watches that are affordable and still get the nod from watch snobs

Editor’s note: It’s high time we updated this list, with some new additions knocking firmly on the door in 2020. But before we do that,…

Comparing the Halios Seaforth Bronze Vs. Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze, two giant microbrand divers for under $1000

Watch Reviews

26.07.20

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Comparing the Halios Seaforth Bronze Vs. Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze, two giant microbrand divers for under $1000

Legends are made quickly in the microbrand world. In the case of the Halios Seaforth Bronze, news of its popularity could barely keep up with…

Introducing

14.05.20

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INTRODUCING: The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze

As far as micro brands go, Baltic is one of the most popular. We got our own taste of the hype around this brand during…

ISO-FIX: Depressed? Here are 15 fun, guilt-free watches you can buy right now for under $1000

Lists

21.04.20

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ISO-FIX: Depressed? Here are 15 fun, guilt-free watches you can buy right now for under $1000

There have been several strange side effects of the rubbish situation we currently find ourselves in. Pushbikes, for example, are now more valuable than palladium. And because…

Do media make good watches? We say yes (of course we do), these are our four favourites

Lists

29.03.20

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Do media make good watches? We say yes (of course we do), these are our four favourites

Media and watch collaborations: in theory, they should be a match made in heaven … and, let’s be honest, they almost always are. That shouldn’t…

Friday Wind Down

20.03.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Our four favourite stories of the week, feat. Dusty, Magnets and Mil-specs

The Friday Wind Down was always intended to be some light relief to deliver to the inbox in that window between finishing up for the…

13 of the best watches under $500 that get watch snobs’ approval

Opinion

17.03.20

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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…

“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #1

Pop Culture

30.01.20

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“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #1

Over the next two posts, we’ll be showing the final additions to the “Watch & Act!” Auction. Lot 19: Baltic Watches – Aquascaphe Prototype Based…

11 of the best affordable watches that are still seriously cool

Lists

27.01.20

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11 of the best affordable watches that are still seriously cool

If you’re just getting in to watches, you don’t have to spend a lot to have a diverse and interesting collection to choose from. Here…

RECOMMENDED READI – uh – LISTENING: Halios, Autodromo and Baltic over on the Worn & Wound podcast

News

13.06.19

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Baltic

THE IMMORTALS – The Baltic Aquascaphe continues to sell out on a regular basis. Here’s why…

INTRODUCING: The Baltic Tricompax Panda and Reverse Panda deliver retro-fuelled chronograph action

Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value

The Baltic x Peter Auto Tricompax is a racing chronograph with retro swagger

MICRO MONDAYS: Australia’s border is (finally) opening up again. To celebrate we’re looking back at one of our favourite microbrand GMTs

VIDEO: Top 5 watches of 2021 under $1000 (Part 1)

INTRODUCING: The Baltic Bicompax Pulso made for Revolution and The Rake

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches under $1,000 USD

HANDS ON: The Baltic Aquascaphe Dual Crown draws from the past, but looks to the future

How Baltic became the microbrand that gatecrashed Only Watch

The new French Wave: 5 small watch brands setting a high bar for independents worldwide

MICRO MONDAYS: Was the Baltic Aquascaphe GMT the freshest microbrand travel watch of 2020?

Is your life complicated enough? These are the best value watch complications that deliver serious bang for your buck

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Thank you for making our Bamford collab, our first-ever watch, a winner, we love you

Resistance is useless: Why I simply had to buy the Baltic Bicompax 002

2020 FANTASY WATCH COLLECTION PART 1 – What watches would we buy with a budget of $5000 USD?

8 watches that are affordable and still get the nod from watch snobs

Comparing the Halios Seaforth Bronze Vs. Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze, two giant microbrand divers for under $1000

INTRODUCING: The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze

ISO-FIX: Depressed? Here are 15 fun, guilt-free watches you can buy right now for under $1000

Do media make good watches? We say yes (of course we do), these are our four favourites

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Our four favourite stories of the week, feat. Dusty, Magnets and Mil-specs

13 of the best watches under $500 that get watch snobs’ approval

“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #1

11 of the best affordable watches that are still seriously cool

RECOMMENDED READI – uh – LISTENING: Halios, Autodromo and Baltic over on the Worn & Wound podcast