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7 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science, motorsports and Seiko

Lists

11.05.25

7 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science, motorsports and Seiko

The '60s were a particularly groovy and innovative time for watchmaking, especially thanks to Seiko.

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

Buying Guides

09.05.25

13 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.

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

Buying Guides

28.04.25

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7 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 7 of the best pilot's…

11 of the best space watches to launch you beyond the stratosphere

Lists

15.04.25

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11 of the best space watches to launch you beyond the stratosphere

With space travel seemingly on the rise you might want to prepare for it by getting the right watch for the occasion now.

The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

Buying Guides

18.03.25

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The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

The stone dial and integrated bracelet trends are old hat - it's time for the quirkiness of the 1970s to come back.

A brief history of the MIL-SHIPS watch, and its modern reissues from Blancpain, Bulova and Tornek-Rayville

In Depth

22.02.25

A brief history of the MIL-SHIPS watch, and its modern reissues from Blancpain, Bulova and Tornek-Rayville

An overlooked part of dive watch history, we take a look at the story behind the MIL-SHIPS design, as well as its modern reissues.

New releases from Frederique Constant, Bulova, Porsche Design and more

Last Week in Watches

09.02.25

New releases from Frederique Constant, Bulova, Porsche Design and more

This week's releases have reaffirmed how close the worlds of watches and racing are.

New releases from Gerald Charles, Greubel Forsey, Swatch x Blancpain + LVMH Watch Week 2025!

Last Week in Watches

26.01.25

New releases from Gerald Charles, Greubel Forsey, Swatch x Blancpain + LVMH Watch Week 2025!

LVMH Watch Week dominated watch releases this week, but there was also some great new pieces from non-LVMH brands.

9 of the best digital watches from $20 to $5,000

Buying Guides

13.01.25

9 of the best digital watches from $20 to $5,000

Who needs hands anyway?

New releases from Bulova, Louis Vuitton, Urwerk and more

Last Week in Watches

15.12.24

New releases from Bulova, Louis Vuitton, Urwerk and more

A host of new releases as we wind down for the year at every price point with a few interesting stone dials making an appearance.

Best gift watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

Buying Guides

13.12.24

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Best gift watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

For those with a little more cash to play, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.

Why electric watches were doomed from the very beginning

In Depth

16.11.24

Why electric watches were doomed from the very beginning

Borna takes a closer look at the history of electric watches, and what they've become.

Buying Guides

25.10.24

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7 of the best meteorite dial watches

Describing a dial as out-of-this-world might sound a little over the top, but for these watches, it's pretty accurate.

Wolf took over Time+Tide’s Melbourne Studio for an intimate chat with CEO Simon Wolf V

Friday Wind Down

11.10.24

Wolf took over Time+Tide’s Melbourne Studio for an intimate chat with CEO Simon Wolf V

Jamie sat down for a chat with CEO Simon Philip Wolf V about his company (and his family's) illustrious 190-year-long history.

Is the Bulova Super Seville one of the best watches under $1,000?

Hands On

04.10.24

Is the Bulova Super Seville one of the best watches under $1,000?

The Bulova Super Seville may have some familiar design cues, but its HPQ Precisionist movement is what really sets it apart.

New releases from Hublot, Omega, Konstantin Chaykin and more

Last Week in Watches

28.07.24

New releases from Hublot, Omega, Konstantin Chaykin and more

The Olympics have started, so sports watches prevailed last week.

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…

6 of the best modern LED watches that are a total blast from the past

Buying Guides

08.07.24

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6 of the best modern LED watches that are a total blast from the past

We run through some of the best modern LED watches that really connect today's buyers with the forward-thinking spirit of the 70's.

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 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.

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 Blancpain, Corum, Louis Erard and more

Last Week in Watches

03.03.24

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New releases from Blancpain, Corum, Louis Erard and more

Perpetual calendars in celebration of the leap year are the order of the week.

Bulova’s Oceanographer Devil Diver GMT brings travel-ready utility to a fiendish retro classic

Hands On

28.02.24

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Bulova’s Oceanographer Devil Diver GMT brings travel-ready utility to a fiendish retro classic

Retro colours and a sinister depth rating make Bulova's new travel piece a real corker.

Looking back at last year’s Bulova x Marc Anthony 2023 Collection

Introducing

28.01.24

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Looking back at last year’s Bulova x Marc Anthony 2023 Collection

In September 2022 Latin musical artist Marc Anthony and American watch brand Bulova came together to form a major partnership that will span over four…

Wooden dials, and why they should come back

In Depth

13.01.24

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Wooden dials, and why they should come back

Organic materials may not seem the best choice for a durable watch - but these brands certainly thought differently. Why don't they anymore?

New releases from Chopard, Maen, Bremont and more

Last Week in Watches

17.12.23

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New releases from Chopard, Maen, Bremont and more

Watch brands have been hard at work unveiling last-minute entries ahead of the gift-giving season.

The Bulova Jet Star delivers a mechanical sweep with a 262kHz quartz movement

Hands On

12.11.23

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The Bulova Jet Star delivers a mechanical sweep with a 262kHz quartz movement

High-frequency quartz movements are a bit of a rarity these days, making Bulova's Jet Star all the more appealing.

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…

5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

Buying Guides

15.10.23

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5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

While the Swatch x Blancpain collab opened the door for many to the world of dive watches, what are others in a similar price range?

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…

Introducing

26.09.23

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Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver GMT

The Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver gets a true GMT upgrade, courtesy of Miyota movement.

Hands On

13.09.23

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Bulova Curv Chronograph collection

The new Bulova Curv Chronograph collection is the world's first curved chronograph, complete with a curved caseback.

The new Bulova Marine Star models reframe a mish-mash of influences into bombastic new looks

Introducing

18.06.23

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The new Bulova Marine Star models reframe a mish-mash of influences into bombastic new looks

Some watches play to a faithful template, while others prefer to try something more imaginative. These new Bulova Marine Star models are definitely in the…

The new Accutron Astronaut and Bulova Lunar Pilot models celebrate their place in the space race

Hands On

13.05.23

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The new Accutron Astronaut and Bulova Lunar Pilot models celebrate their place in the space race

Why do watch fans love a good historical reissue? I can think of two reasons. First off, horological history has such a deep trove of…

Hands On

22.02.23

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HANDS-ON: Add another Traveller GMT to the mix with the Bulova Wilton GMT

When it comes to watch releases, 2022 was undoubtedly the year of the affordable GMT. As the world continued to flex it’s legs and travel…

Introducing

08.02.23

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INTRODUCING: The Bulova Lunar Pilot and Accutron Astronaut prepare for lift off once again

The Accutron Astronaut is being reissued with incredible accuracy The Bulova Lunar Pilot is getting rid of the date and coming down to 43.5mm The…

Video

05.02.23

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VIDEO: The Bulova Sinatra Collection hits a variety of top notes

People who like watches have hobbies and passions that extend beyond horology. Maybe its cars, or cigars, or whiskey or all the above. But one…

So you can’t get a MoonSwatch. Here are 5 alternatives…

Lists

25.10.22

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So you can’t get a MoonSwatch. Here are 5 alternatives…

I do have to start this segment by admitting that no other watch out there quite matches what the MoonSwatch can offer. It’s a truly…

Hands On

19.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The Bulova Marine Star Series C divers meld style with rugged capability

Bulova’s Marine Star line has provided the brand’s answer to a fashionable, sporty watch for decades. They’re not super-tough, military-style divers. But nor are they…

Hands On

27.09.22

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HANDS-ON: The new Bulova Parking Meter delivers that wheel good factor

“I’m going to the archives”. If a movie about the current state of the watch industry were to be released, that would be the main…

5 vintage watches that are so uncool, they’re actually amazing

Lists

25.09.22

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5 vintage watches that are so uncool, they’re actually amazing

Watch collectors can be a conservative lot. It seems many of us stick to the classics: Subs, Speedys, Tanks, and other well-established models account for…

Wrist roles: The 6 most interesting watches at the Emmys

Events

16.09.22

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Wrist roles: The 6 most interesting watches at the Emmys

Awards shows are always target-rich environments for some prime celebrity watchspotting, and the 74th Annual Primetime Emmys were no exception. Here’s a quick look at…

Introducing

14.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Bulova Frank Sinatra Summer Wind Collection

Few celebrities hold such strong sway in the public consciousness as the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra. Having dominated both music and film throughout…

IN-DEPTH: The Bulova Hack watches and their military history

Watch Education

27.08.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Bulova Hack watches and their military history

Bulova are somewhat overlooked in the world of horological achievements, even though their list of feats is impressive. Not only were they the first company…

Introducing

16.08.22

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INTRODUCING: The Bulova American Girl “K” shows why more brands should look to their women’s range for vintage reissues

Every brand with even the most remote link to a vintage catalogue has jumped on the opportunity to reissue their old watches, but there has…

HANDS-ON: The Bulova Classic HACK Military is a handsome field watch for under $500 USD

Watch Reviews

02.08.22

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HANDS-ON: The Bulova Classic HACK Military is a handsome field watch for under $500 USD

Bulova reminded the world what they’re capable of when they released the MIL Ships watch towards the end of 2021. But there was another military-focused…

From Frank Sinatra to Queen: 5 musically inspired watches you should know

Lists

21.06.22

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From Frank Sinatra to Queen: 5 musically inspired watches you should know

Musically inspired watches have been around for quite some time. Here are five that truly stand out with their designs.

EDITOR’S PICK: 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Lists

19.09.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

EDITOR’S NOTE: The old excuse that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” doesn’t always cut it (just ask any convicted counterfeiter). But perhaps we…

6 watches Daft Punk might have been wearing when they self destructed this week (SOB)

Lists

26.02.21

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6 watches Daft Punk might have been wearing when they self destructed this week (SOB)

Initially, the idea of robots taking over the earth doesn’t sound too promising. But if the aforementioned robots happened to be Daft Punk it probably…