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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

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?

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

16.02.25

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Love is in the air, with brands unveiling Valentine's Day limited editions this week.

9 of the best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

Buying Guides

11.02.25

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9 of the best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

If your love language is gift-giving, here’s a list of Valentine's Day watches you can buy right now.

Sotheby’s announces the largest auction dedicated to Breguet timepieces in over 30 years

Auctions

03.02.25

Sotheby’s announces the largest auction dedicated to Breguet timepieces in over 30 years

This November, Sotheby’s will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the foundation of Breguet in Paris in 1775 with a dedicated auction.

Buying Guides

27.01.25

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9 of the best white gold watches

It's not that practical, but it sure is beautiful.

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

Lists

20.01.25

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

2025 brings the Year of the Wooden Snake, and with it, a bunch of Lunar New Year watches.

Watch Education

05.01.25

The ultimate watch hand style guide

Wondering what the hands on your watch are called? Chances are, we'll have the answer here.

6 of the best Breguet numeral watches, honouring the master’s name

Buying Guides

03.01.25

6 of the best Breguet numeral watches, honouring the master’s name

Abraham-Louis Breguet lent his name to many things related to watchmaking, including an elegant numeral set. These watches use them best.

The three watches Zach wore most in 2024 are…

Video

29.12.24

The three watches Zach wore most in 2024 are…

Zach's 3 most worn watches of 2024 are a Breguet, TAG Heuer, and Credor, but you will have to watch the video to find out…

New releases from Simon Brette, Richard Mille, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

22.12.24

New releases from Simon Brette, Richard Mille, Breguet and more

With Christmas nearly here there seems to be no respite from brands releasing new watches, with Year of the Snake releases starting already.

7 of the best wave dials – surprisingly not comprising only dive watches

Buying Guides

15.12.24

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7 of the best wave dials – surprisingly not comprising only dive watches

Wavy vibes, just in time for Antipodean summer.

Introducing

24.11.24

The latest Breguet Blue Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077 is a reminder the brand is Holy Trinity level

Breguet adds a new ‘Breguet Blue’ configuration to its Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077 (first launched in 2015).

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...

9 of the best hand-made guilloché dials – no stamped or CNC-machined trickery

Buying Guides

12.11.24

9 of the best hand-made guilloché dials – no stamped or CNC-machined trickery

We take a look at brands preserving this age-old decoration technique.

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.

New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

27.10.24

New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Black dials, vintage-style GMTs, and German takes on the golden ratio.

12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buying Guides

26.10.24

12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buffy explores the watches that give you the best bling for buck.

New releases from TAG Heuer, Schwarz Etienne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more

Last Week in Watches

22.09.24

New releases from TAG Heuer, Schwarz Etienne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more

After the short break we had following the Geneva Watch Days, we have a start in activity from all levels of brands. TAG Heuer is…

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Friday Wind Down

20.09.24

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Vroom, vroom... Mitchell and Alex were off to the races with Seiko.

Breguet’s Type XX Civilian 2067 is now available in gold with a first-ever ceramic bezel insert

Introducing

16.09.24

Breguet’s Type XX Civilian 2067 is now available in gold with a first-ever ceramic bezel insert

The 18k rose gold Type XX 2067RK/Y0/9WU marks the first time the Breguet brand has ever used ceramic for the externals of a watch.

The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare

Watch Education

14.09.24

The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare

Why are resonance watches so special, and why have only a handful of watchmakers actually made one?

Gregory Kissling becomes the new CEO of Breguet

News

05.09.24

Gregory Kissling becomes the new CEO of Breguet

Gregory Kissling is reportedly taking the job of CEO at Breguet after as successful run as the VP of Product at Omega.

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.

In Depth

20.08.24

The history of the chronograph

It is often considered the most prolific complication in the watch world, and it has a long, complex, story to tell.

The 7 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Buying Guides

01.08.24

The 7 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Hitting the open water? We highly recommend adding one of these watches to your kit list before setting sail.

These are the watches you should be wearing with black tie

Buying Guides

25.07.24

These are the watches you should be wearing with black tie

Black tie may not be as common anymore, but when the time strikes, there are the best watches for the occasion.

5 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

Buying Guides

30.06.24

5 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

Whether for Peaky Blinders cosplay, or a desire for the OG form of portable timekeeping, these are the best modern pocket watches you can buy.

New releases from Hublot, Voutilainen, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

30.06.24

New releases from Hublot, Voutilainen, H. Moser & Cie and more

Breguet and Voutilainen celebrate Tourbillon Day; Zenith and Omega celebrate Paris; and Hublot and Ressence go monochromatic.

The Breguet Double Tourbillon Quai de l’Horloge celebrates tourbillon day

Introducing

26.06.24

The Breguet Double Tourbillon Quai de l’Horloge celebrates tourbillon day

There's no better way to celebrate Breguet's most important innovation than with the brand's most extreme take on the complication.

10 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

24.06.24

10 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Tourbillons are associated with hefty price tags, but our list includes surprisingly affordable watches along with expectedly pricey ones.

Three shades of Breguet – Classique, Type XX, Marine

Video

27.05.24

Three shades of Breguet – Classique, Type XX, Marine

It's easy to typecast Breguet as a brand that is strictly rooted in tradition, but there are various shades to Breguet and its collections.

I gave up my prized Rolex and Lange for this gorgeous Breguet Classique Perpetual Calendar 3057

Trading Faces

27.04.24

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I gave up my prized Rolex and Lange for this gorgeous Breguet Classique Perpetual Calendar 3057

Zach explains why, in his latest watch trade, he gave up his Rolex Explorer 1016 and Lange 1815 Up/Down for a Breguet perpetual calendar.

A new bracelet has been introduced into the Breguet Type XX / Type 20 collection with a micro-adjustment system

News

16.03.24

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A new bracelet has been introduced into the Breguet Type XX / Type 20 collection with a micro-adjustment system

Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca gave us the exclusive that a bracelet was coming to the Type XX/20, and now it has finally arrived!

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.

The perpetual calendar through the years

In Depth

29.02.24

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The perpetual calendar through the years

Exploring the rich history and ingenious innovation of a staple haute horlogerie complication.

The best beater watches, as picked by our Instagram followers

Watch Culture

20.02.24

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The best beater watches, as picked by our Instagram followers

Come for the G-Shocks and Seikos, but stay for the tourbillon-equipped independents and daily wearer Breguets.

New releases from Omega, Zenith, Breguet, (and Baltic, Furlan Marri, and Studio Underd0g) and more

Last Week in Watches

22.01.24

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New releases from Omega, Zenith, Breguet, (and Baltic, Furlan Marri, and Studio Underd0g) and more

Three T+T limited editions this week, plus a bevy of other cool releases from big brands.

New releases from Squale, Vulcain, Frédérique Constant and more

Last Week in Watches

10.12.23

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New releases from Squale, Vulcain, Frédérique Constant and more

From Gran Turismo collabs to early Valentine's Day releases, we bring you all the week's headlines.

This sporty Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527 is unburdened by dive watch aesthetics

Video

05.11.23

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This sporty Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527 is unburdened by dive watch aesthetics

Breguet doesn't do sporty too often, but when they do, it's in their distinct style, and the Marine 5527 shows off this approach.

New releases from Omega, Spinnaker, Ming and more

Last Week in Watches

29.10.23

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New releases from Omega, Spinnaker, Ming and more

For this week’s selection, we have a healthy mix of incredible timepieces from the highest echelons of watchmaking, and more cheerful collaborations that give the…

Breguet’s Marine Tourbillon 5577 is a sporty tribute to the founder’s famous complication

Introducing

28.10.23

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Breguet’s Marine Tourbillon 5577 is a sporty tribute to the founder’s famous complication

With a water-resistant case and brawny proportions, Breguet's sportiest watch gets a haute horlogerie upgrade.

WHAT IF… Breguet were also able to use the co-axial escapement?

Opinion

24.10.23

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WHAT IF… Breguet were also able to use the co-axial escapement?

Forget teaming up with Swatch: Zach speculates what would happen if Breguet took a leaf out of Omega's book.

New releases from Breguet, Ba111oD, Atelier Wen and more

Last Week in Watches

15.10.23

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New releases from Breguet, Ba111oD, Atelier Wen and more

An incredible feat of collaborative horology from Akrivia and Louis Vuitton stole the show this week, as did new models from the likes of Ming…

The Breguet Classique Répétition Minutes 7637 is stealth wealth, personified

Introducing

23.09.23

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The Breguet Classique Répétition Minutes 7637 is stealth wealth, personified

Breguet subtly flexes their horological muscles with a grand feu enamel dial and a repeater calibre.

Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca shares 3 key insights into the future of the Type XX

Interview

03.09.23

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Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca shares 3 key insights into the future of the Type XX

Breguet is not like other watch brands. I say this not to simply point out that their products are distinct within the market, but rather…

Sotheby’s Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on

Auctions

01.09.23

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Sotheby’s Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on

Watch collectors love the hunt for their next watch, and auctions are a great place to find the next dream reference you desire. Sure, it…

Hands On

22.08.23

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HANDS-ON: The Breguet Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597 is horology over hype

Much of today’s focus in watches revolves around hype pieces, at least in the mainstream. Breguet, however, has zero concern for hype – their total…

The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now

Lists

07.08.23

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The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now

If you ask a watch enthusiast, one of the most exciting parts of the hobby is not actually wearing watches. The real excitement stems from…

8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

Lists

22.06.23

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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…

Friday Wind Down

16.06.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A belated recap of the Parisian Breguet Type XX/20 event

Hey folks! Back in the Friday Wind Down saddle. I would have loved to share my experience during the Paris Breguet trip last week, but…

The new Breguet Type XX and Type 20 move the needle forward while being more faithful to the OGs than ever

Hands On

09.06.23

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The new Breguet Type XX and Type 20 move the needle forward while being more faithful to the OGs than ever

When you think of Breguet watches, the first word that comes to mind is probably guilloché. The maison is widely celebrated for their engine-turned dials,…