Breitling Archives - Time+Tide Watches

In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here are 9 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Buying Guides

17.03.25

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In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here are 9 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Feeling lucky (or just verdant)? Here's some of the best green dial watches available in time for St. Patrick's Day.

9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Buying Guides

10.03.25

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9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Built to be tough and accompany you on any adventure, these survival watches may just help you get out of a sticky situation.

The 15 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

Buying Guides

10.03.25

The 15 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

We've put together a list of some of the best chronograph watches on the market today that span the breadth of this popular category.

New releases from Anoma, Ming, Casio G-Shock and more

Last Week in Watches

09.03.25

New releases from Anoma, Ming, Casio G-Shock and more

Casio celebrates International Women’s Day, Anoma releases its second-ever watch and King Seiko unveils a new flagship collection.

Breitling’s platinum-bezeled, blue B19 belter – the Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

Introducing

04.03.25

Breitling’s platinum-bezeled, blue B19 belter – the Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

For the first time, Breitling equips a non-limited edition Navitimer with one of its most technically ambitious movements – the Calibre B19.

Is Gallet set to become Breitling’s Tudor? Discussing the rumoured acquisition with Tony Traina

Video

15.02.25

Is Gallet set to become Breitling’s Tudor? Discussing the rumoured acquisition with Tony Traina

We spoke with former Hodinkee Editor Tony Traina to dissect the Gallet acquisition news he broke.

8 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s

Lists

12.02.25

8 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s

The 1950s could be considered an era of horological renaissance, and these are the watches that defined it.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

Lists

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.

Built for the cockpit, the Breitling Navitimer is a true pilot’s watch

The Icons

01.02.25

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Built for the cockpit, the Breitling Navitimer is a true pilot’s watch

The Breitling Navitimer is probably the first name you think of when the subject of pilot's watches comes up. Here's a bit of its history.

How spies and soldiers help keep mechanical watches relevant

In Depth

16.01.25

How spies and soldiers help keep mechanical watches relevant

Forget brand storytelling: there are still a few important use cases for mechanical watches for military and intelligence operatives.

Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

Lists

01.01.25

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Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

As Jeremy Clarkson got into more shenanigans in Clarkson's Farm Season 2, we noticed his choice of wristwear changed from Omega to Breitling.

Lists

28.12.24

Our favourite Breitling watches of 2024

It's been a big year at Breitling as the brand turns 140 years old, and the watches they've brought us have reflected this magnitude.

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?

11 of the best gift watches under $5,000, for when you’re spending serious Christmas cash

Buying Guides

16.12.24

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11 of the best gift watches under $5,000, for when you’re spending serious Christmas cash

After some more budget-friendly options, we enter a more luxurious realm.

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, MB&F, Zenith and more

Last Week in Watches

08.12.24

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, MB&F, Zenith and more

This week saw a whole host of releases from every corner of the industry as we enter the final month of the year and gift…

7 of the best ana-digi watches when you need the best of both worlds

Buying Guides

28.11.24

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7 of the best ana-digi watches when you need the best of both worlds

Non-traditional and utilitarian - here are our favourites.

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Last Week in Watches

03.11.24

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Tudor drops an unexpected GMT, Ulysse Nardin goes freaky traditional, and Ralph Lauren makes a watch fit for a fancy cowboy.

The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist

Buying Guides

02.11.24

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The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist

Add some sunshine to your life with these yellow dial watches, as the nights start to get longer and days get shorter.

10 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Buying Guides

28.10.24

10 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Here's a few reasons why quartz watches should not just be low-cost alternatives to their mechanical counterparts.

The 7 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Buying Guides

26.10.24

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The 7 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Nothing says vintage like the warm flash of pink in the dials of yesteryear, but here are some great modern salmon dials worth considering.

New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more

Last Week in Watches

20.10.24

New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more

Patek's first new watch collection in 25 years is the biggest watch news of the week, but we've also seen a particularly large number of…

5 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Buying Guides

21.09.24

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5 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Whether you're actually entering a cockpit or just dreaming of taking to the skies like most of us, here are 5 of the best pilot's…

What Geneva Watch Days told us about the state of the industry

Opinion

10.09.24

What Geneva Watch Days told us about the state of the industry

Big watch fairs can tell us a lot about the state of the industry, and there was plenty going unsaid at Geneva Watch Days 2024.

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.

Breitling debuts Chronomat NFL Collection – 32 teams, 32 references, limited to 104 pieces each

Introducing

05.09.24

Breitling debuts Chronomat NFL Collection – 32 teams, 32 references, limited to 104 pieces each

The Chronomat NFL Collection is Breitling's biggest launch of the year, with 104-piece limited editions made for each of the 32 teams.

14 of the best panda dial chronographs for all your high-contrast chronograph needs

Buying Guides

05.09.24

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14 of the best panda dial chronographs for all your high-contrast chronograph needs

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world.

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

Last Week in Watches

03.09.24

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

The new thinnest watch in the world, a strong return for Daniel Roth, chiming Bulgaris, a trio of Breitling perpetual calendars and more!

Breitling celebrates its 140th anniversary with a Navitimer, Chronomat, and Premier trio of perpetual calendars

Hands On

29.08.24

Breitling celebrates its 140th anniversary with a Navitimer, Chronomat, and Premier trio of perpetual calendars

To celebrate its 140th anniversary, Breitling has produced a limited run of three perpetual calendar chronographs in red gold.

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.

14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Buying Guides

05.08.24

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14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Pink dial watches have traditionally been dainty and blingy, but fortunately this is no longer the case. Here are some of the best.

New releases from Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Chronoswiss and more

Last Week in Watches

04.08.24

New releases from Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Chronoswiss and more

Blancpain goes for (red) gold, Grand Seiko and Seiko tease with USA and EU exclusives.

The king of Breitling history (@watchfred) reveals personal watch collection

Interview

02.08.24

The king of Breitling history (@watchfred) reveals personal watch collection

Breitling has been on a bit of a tear of late, and Fred Mandelbaum is one of the reasons why.

9 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Buying Guides

28.07.24

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9 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches on the market.

How Giannis Antetokounmpo uses his time to become an Olympian and NBA champion

Interview

28.07.24

How Giannis Antetokounmpo uses his time to become an Olympian and NBA champion

We sat down with the Greek Freak just before he starts his Olympic campaign to find out how he manages his time.

Buying Guides

19.07.24

10 of the best sports watches

We've compiled a list of 10 of the best sport watches you can buy today (and do not require a decade-long wait to be allocated).

A spoiler-free round-up of the watches of The Bear season 3, because every second counts

Pop Culture

14.07.24

A spoiler-free round-up of the watches of The Bear season 3, because every second counts

A fan-favourite's Tissot, a baddie's Breitling, and top chefs with Rolexes, The Bear Season 3 is a smorgasbord of watch spotting.

Buying Guides

01.07.24

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8 of the best Tiffany blue dial watches

Light teal, eggshell blue, turquoise... Whatever you want to call it, here's a list of watches that resemble Tiffany's famous shade.

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.

Breitling honours elite U.S. naval aviation forces with new Avenger Night Mission collection

Introducing

25.06.24

Breitling honours elite U.S. naval aviation forces with new Avenger Night Mission collection

Doubling down on aviation support, Breitling's Avenger Night Mission gets outfitted in Bloodhounds, Dust Devils, and Naval Academy colours.

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

16.06.24

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

This was a big week for watch releases, with high-profile motorsports-inspired watches and yet more MoonSwatch variants.

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.

Breitling looks to NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo for the assist with new Chronomat Limited Editions

Introducing

09.06.24

Breitling looks to NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo for the assist with new Chronomat Limited Editions

Breitling has turned to two-time MVP and NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo for a new limited edition duo of Breitling Chronomat watches.

New releases from Seiko, Omega, Studio Underd0g and more

Last Week in Watches

09.06.24

New releases from Seiko, Omega, Studio Underd0g and more

This week saw both Seiko and King Seiko releases, while Omega celebrated signing Barry Keoghan as its latest ambassador with new Speedmasters.

7 of the most expensive quartz watches that make a compelling case for quartz

Buying Guides

02.06.24

7 of the most expensive quartz watches that make a compelling case for quartz

Retro oddballs or haute horlogerie stunners, there's always a time and place for quartz movements, and these are some of the most expensive.

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.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Lists

12.05.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…

Interview

01.05.24

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Breitling CEO Georges Kern talks us through the brand’s 140th anniversary celebrations

The maker of the legendary Navitimer celebrates its 140th, and CEO Georges Kern takes us through the years.

New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Last Week in Watches

28.04.24

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New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Watches & Wonders is now a thing of the past, but luckily, watch releases are not slowing down at all, headlined by Omega and Credor.

New releases from Angelus, Trilobe, Tudor and more

Last Week in Watches

31.03.24

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New releases from Angelus, Trilobe, Tudor and more

Watches and Wonders might be just around the corner, but there's still been plenty of hot releases recently.

New releases from Swatch x Omega, MB&F, Renaud Tixier and more

Last Week in Watches

23.03.24

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New releases from Swatch x Omega, MB&F, Renaud Tixier and more

The Snoopy MoonSwatch was not the only cool release this past week: there were also hot debuts from independents and a resized icon.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

02.03.24

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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?