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07.05.25

21 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.

Bell & Ross unveil the BR-03 Skeleton, celebrating 20 years of the squared-off aviation instrument

Introducing

29.04.25

Bell & Ross unveil the BR-03 Skeleton, celebrating 20 years of the squared-off aviation instrument

Bell & Ross celebrates its most recognisable model's 20th anniversary

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

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25.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Looking to shop for watches in the Harbour City? Check out this guide, written by our native Sydneysider, Jamie.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

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18.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

12 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Buying Guides

09.03.25

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12 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Snazzy and scratch-proof: this list contains bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Watch Education

02.03.25

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Why is Switzerland such a watchmaking powerhouse, and why is it so hard to make watches outside of the country?

The Bell & Ross BR 03 Astro captures the cosmos with another unconventional dial layout

Introducing

15.02.25

The Bell & Ross BR 03 Astro captures the cosmos with another unconventional dial layout

This modern take on a mystery watch captures a view of the Earth from space on its blue aventurine dial.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

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08.02.25

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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 Bell & Ross, Ōtsuka Lōtec, Oris and more

Last Week in Watches

19.01.25

New releases from Bell & Ross, Ōtsuka Lōtec, Oris and more

You can never have 222 many watch releases in a week...

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.

10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar

Buying Guides

22.11.24

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10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar

Luxury watches are associated with being flashy and flexed on the wrist, but stealth watches subtly ooze cool.

Do square watches stand to benefit in the wake of the Patek Philippe Cubitus?

Opinion

03.11.24

Do square watches stand to benefit in the wake of the Patek Philippe Cubitus?

Benjamin James could make $$$ thanks to the Cubitus... but what about other square watches?

9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Buying Guides

12.09.24

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9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Shaped watches are in, so here's a selection of our favourite square watches available now, from affordable fun to high-tech luxury.

12 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Buying Guides

11.07.24

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12 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Here at Time+Tide, we are very fond of lume, so here is a list of some of the best full lume dial watches on the…

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Qin Gan, Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

23.06.24

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Qin Gan, Omega and more

Collabs were the name of the game this week, with Christopher Ward, Omega and Laurent Ferrier all joining the fun.

15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

Buying Guides

07.02.24

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15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, here are the best Year of the Dragon watches.

New releases from Bremont, Hermès, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

28.01.24

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New releases from Bremont, Hermès, H. Moser & Cie and more

Pietro brings you a trio of movie stars, a rare stone dial, and a stealthy new Nomos.

New releases from Bell & Ross, Ulysse Nardin, Blancpain and more

Last Week in Watches

14.01.24

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New releases from Bell & Ross, Ulysse Nardin, Blancpain and more

Brands usher in the Year of the Dragon with varied releases, Seiko does their thing, and a new 'Thrifty Fathoms'.

New releases from Ollech & Wajs, Girard-Perregaux, Panerai and more

Last Week in Watches

26.11.23

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New releases from Ollech & Wajs, Girard-Perregaux, Panerai and more

After last week's Dubai Watch Week madness, you would think there would be a bit of a slowdown in terms of watch releases - but…

Bell & Ross’ BR-X5 Green Lum is their most sci-fi watch yet

Introducing

24.11.23

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Bell & Ross’ BR-X5 Green Lum is their most sci-fi watch yet

Rather than give the BR-X5 a full lume dial, they've given it a full lume case.

New releases from Breitling, JLC, Swatch and more

Last Week in Watches

05.11.23

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New releases from Breitling, JLC, Swatch and more

This week sees a superstar athlete's first signature watch with a major watch brand, an iconic Japanese artist being enamelled on the back of an…

Ahead of Drive To Survive Season 5, a look at the watches of F1

Pop Culture

20.02.23

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Ahead of Drive To Survive Season 5, a look at the watches of F1

The new season of Netflix’s Drive To Survive drops on February 24 (just in time for pre-season testing in Bahrain), and we can’t wait. And…

Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe

Pop Culture

08.10.22

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Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe

With spooky season upon us, it’s time to sort out your superhero costume. Every hero (or villain) needs a selection of primo gadgets to accessorise…

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

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04.08.22

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Paris has many flattering nicknames from the “City of Love” to “the Fashion Capital”, and while it’s thoroughly earned both of those monikers, it should…

The crazed battle for Oscar Piastri’s wrist

News

04.08.22

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The crazed battle for Oscar Piastri’s wrist

Oscar Piastri is one of the hottest properties of the F1 rookie market in living memory. In fact, despite confirmation that he would be racing…

Friday Wind Down

18.03.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Bell & Ross BR 03-92 divers and Greubel Forsey

There has been a lot to cover of late and leading up to Watches & Wonders Geneva there is plenty more on the horizon. So…

Formula 1 Season Preview – The cars, the watches, the sponsors (Part Two)

Pop Culture

17.03.22

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Formula 1 Season Preview – The cars, the watches, the sponsors (Part Two)

There are unlimited ways for Formula 1 to be a ruthless sport, for teams, drivers and fans alike. While fame and glory might seem like…

The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to…

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15.12.21

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The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to…

This past Sunday was the conclusion of one of the most fiercely contested years of Formula 1 racing. On the recently revised Yas Marina track…

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 Halloween-worthy skull watches

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31.10.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 Halloween-worthy skull watches

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today the portal between this world and the one that comes after will be at its thinnest, so it’s probably a good time…

My six favourite watches from the Couture watch and jewellery show in Las Vegas

Introducing

30.08.21

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My six favourite watches from the Couture watch and jewellery show in Las Vegas

I know I have been a part of the Time+Tide team for over a year now, but this past week in Las Vegas it really…

Raise your glasses to the Bell & Ross #NEGRONITIME for The Rake and #SPRITZOCLOCK for Revolution

News

14.05.21

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Raise your glasses to the Bell & Ross #NEGRONITIME for The Rake and #SPRITZOCLOCK for Revolution

Wow. I am a confirmed dial fetishist and I love bold colours. So why have Bell & Ross and our good friend Wei Koh, founder…

WATCH SPOTTING: Hublot, IWC and Richard Mille in Drive To Survive season three

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21.03.21

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WATCH SPOTTING: Hublot, IWC and Richard Mille in Drive To Survive season three

Season three of Drive to Survive dropped at 6pm Melbourne time on Friday March 19th and, if you were anything like me, then you were…

8 of the best skeleton dials of 2020, from $340 to more than a million

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09.12.20

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8 of the best skeleton dials of 2020, from $340 to more than a million

Skeleton dials are not necessarily everyone’s cup of tea, but the gearheads and engineers among us go crazy for the transparent aesthetic. They allow the…

Attention space cowboys: 5 alternatives to the Omega Speedmaster that you probably haven’t considered

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25.11.20

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Attention space cowboys: 5 alternatives to the Omega Speedmaster that you probably haven’t considered

The Speedmaster Professional is so well known, so in command of its hallowed place in the history of watchmaking, how could you possibly find an…

5 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Nautilus that are Nauty By Nature

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20.11.20

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5 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Nautilus that are Nauty By Nature

The Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5711 might be your grail of grails, or simply the perfect taste of ’70s glamour. There is a reason so…

Introducing

04.07.20

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INTRODUCING: The B&R BR03-92 DIVER FULL LUM has a proper party trick when the lights go out

When it comes to tool watches, there are few brands out there as dedicated to instrument aesthetics as Bell & Ross. Although they may lack…

Our 4 picks from the new IWC, Breitling, Bell & Ross and Montblanc 2020 releases

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17.04.20

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Our 4 picks from the new IWC, Breitling, Bell & Ross and Montblanc 2020 releases

When it rains it drips. And in April 2020, at a time when we need it most – our kingdom for some new watches to…

“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 17: A gorgeous green Middle Eastern Limited Edition Bell & Ross

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30.01.20

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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 17: A gorgeous green Middle Eastern Limited Edition Bell & Ross

This eye-catching special edition, launched at the Dubai Watch Week 2019, features a satin-finished steel case and lush starburst dial inspired by the green in…

It’s hip to be square: the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver video review

Watch Reviews

27.01.20

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It’s hip to be square: the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver video review

Editor’s note: It’s certainly refreshing to witness a timepiece that breaks the archetypal aesthetic tendencies of a fit-for-purpose dive watch. Thing is though, new and…

Coming off third best: 4 great bronze watches from 2019

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05.01.20

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Coming off third best: 4 great bronze watches from 2019

One of the most polarising materials to make a return to prominence in watchmaking over the last couple of years has been bronze. Why does…

Unsung Heroes: 4 integrated steel sports watches that deserve your attention

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15.09.19

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Unsung Heroes: 4 integrated steel sports watches that deserve your attention

For many of us out there, the dream of one day owning a grail watch, like an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 or Patek Philippe…

Introducing

05.09.19

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INTRODUCING: The Bell & Ross BR05

For any brand creating a new collection, the challenge lies in the tension between aesthetic innovation and consistent design language. With the new Bell &…

The 11 most exciting chronographs of 2018

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01.08.19

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The 11 most exciting chronographs of 2018

For some, money is no object. For most, this is far from the case, but still an enjoyable intellectual exercise of “what if”. So, what…

9 of the most underrated chronographs of 2019

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19.07.19

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9 of the most underrated chronographs of 2019

Tudor S&G this, Patek 5172G that, but wouldn’t you rather have something … different? Year after year it’s the same story. News breaks in January…

Diving for squares – the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver

Watch Reviews

06.06.19

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Diving for squares – the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver

Editor’s note: For years, Bell & Ross has stuck safely to the skies. Then, in 2017, they came for the oceans. And we could not…

4 bronze watches you may have missed from $700 to $7000, including Zelos, Bell & Ross and Montblanc

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20.05.19

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4 bronze watches you may have missed from $700 to $7000, including Zelos, Bell & Ross and Montblanc

The use of bronze as a case material in watchmaking has surpassed trend to establish itself as a mainstay. Certain bronzed, beautiful models have achieved…

LIST: Justin’s best watches of Baselworld (on a budget)

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20.04.19

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LIST: Justin’s best watches of Baselworld (on a budget)

Baselworld has by now nearly slipped entirely into the ether, yet there’s a small list of watches that I’ve been mulling over ever since leaving…

HANDS-ON: Put a smile on your dial – the Bell & Ross BR 01 Laughing Skull

Watch Reviews

16.10.18

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HANDS-ON: Put a smile on your dial – the Bell & Ross BR 01 Laughing Skull

If there’s one thing Bell & Ross love more than aviation, it’s skulls. They have been regularly releasing models adorned with the macabre motif since…

HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum

Watch Reviews

21.08.18

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HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum

It’s not unusual to see high-flyers Bell & Ross take inspiration from the world of aviation. In fact, it’s almost expected. However, the latest addition…

HANDS-ON: The bird is the word – Bell & Ross’ BRV2-94 Racing Bird that is

Watch Reviews

11.07.18

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HANDS-ON: The bird is the word – Bell & Ross’ BRV2-94 Racing Bird that is

Every year, the Bell & Ross design team goes nuts with an incredible and (sadly) hypothetical vehicular creation. This year it was the Racing Bird,…

VIDEO: A lot of squares and a few surprises – 5 of the best Bell & Ross watches of 2018

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04.05.18

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VIDEO: A lot of squares and a few surprises – 5 of the best Bell & Ross watches of 2018

It’s always fun seeing Bell & Ross at Baselworld. Aside from the quality, and strong, distinctive DNA of their core offerings, the design-oriented brand is…