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The new Longines Legend Diver 59 brings real diving pedigree back to the surface

Hands On

18.05.26

The new Longines Legend Diver 59 brings real diving pedigree back to the surface

The Longines Legend Diver 59 is a legend by name, legend by nature, with a real diving pedigree and technical specs to match.

New releases from Beaucroft, Baltic, Daniel Roth and more

Last Week in Watches

10.05.26

New releases from Beaucroft, Baltic, Daniel Roth and more

A week marked by collaborations, we have a host of new releases that show working together is often the best way to do it.

Longines brings Commonwealth Games colour to the HydroConquest for Glasgow 2026

Introducing

07.05.26

Longines brings Commonwealth Games colour to the HydroConquest for Glasgow 2026

Longines unveils a colourful addition to the HydroConquest line, celebrating the 23rd Commonwealth Games in 2026

New releases from Credor, Krayon, Nomos and more

Last Week in Watches

29.03.26

New releases from Credor, Krayon, Nomos and more

With Watches and Wonders happening next month, participating (big box) brands have to wait before being able to release any novelties. However, the past seven…

Longines updates the Hydroconquest with a smaller size and Milanese bracelet

Hands On

26.03.26

Longines updates the Hydroconquest with a smaller size and Milanese bracelet

A new smaller size and a slinky new bracelet mean this updated diver from Longines stands out from its 19 year history.

The 12 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

Buying Guides

06.03.26

The 12 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

Who says watches have to be round?

What does Morgan Stanley’s top 50 Swiss watch brands list mean for the average enthusiast? (And Swatch Group’s two cents considered)

In Depth

05.03.26

What does Morgan Stanley’s top 50 Swiss watch brands list mean for the average enthusiast? (And Swatch Group’s two cents considered)

We dig into Morgan Stanley's latest Swiss watch industry report, and explain what it means for the average watch lover.

9 of the best watches to wear on your wedding day

Buying Guides

01.03.26

9 of the best watches to wear on your wedding day

Making final decisions before your big wedding day can be stressful. For watch addicts, it's which watch to wear. Here are some tips...

The Time+Tide Team assembles their ideal affordable three watch collections

Lists

24.02.26

The Time+Tide Team assembles their ideal affordable three watch collections

The challenge: pick 3 watches, each has to be US$5,000 or less, and no doubling-up on brands. Here's what the team chose.

10 of the best bronze watches for those who like a pinch of patina

Buying Guides

19.02.26

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10 of the best bronze watches for those who like a pinch of patina

Love the antique look of a well-weathered tool? These bronze watches are for you.

The case for quantity over “quality”: building a whole collection for the price of a two-tone Datejust

In Depth

16.02.26

The case for quantity over “quality”: building a whole collection for the price of a two-tone Datejust

Less is not always more: Andrew O'Connor demonstrates how you can build some rather impressive 3-watch collections for the price of a Rolex.

What’s the difference between a “caller” and “traveller” GMT watch, and which is right for you?

Watch Education

10.02.26

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What’s the difference between a “caller” and “traveller” GMT watch, and which is right for you?

We explain the difference between the two main types of GMT watches, as well as the use cases for each.

Morgan Stanley’s latest data suggests a more stable secondary market. How is that beneficial to the watch community?

Opinion

04.02.26

Morgan Stanley’s latest data suggests a more stable secondary market. How is that beneficial to the watch community?

Andrew O'Connor goes over the latest industry data and focuses in on three brands in particular.

These are the 5 must-watch big box watch brands in 2026

Opinion

10.01.26

These are the 5 must-watch big box watch brands in 2026

This year is likely to have a lot of excitement in store, and Zach thinks these are the 5 big box watch brands to watch…

On your marks, get set, go: the history of the chronograph

In Depth

08.01.26

On your marks, get set, go: 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.

Buying Guides

05.01.26

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16 of the best pink dial watches

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

6 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

Buying Guides

01.01.26

6 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 Vacheron Constantin, Autodromo, Alterum and more

Last Week in Watches

21.12.25

New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Autodromo, Alterum and more

The last LWIW of the year still has plenty of bangers, with a pair of fully gem-set Overseas being the highlight of the week.

Video

17.12.25

The Longines Ultra-Chron Classic embodies the brand’s greatest strengths: value, heritage, performance

Longines revives the original Ultra-Chron from 1967 with this 2025 release, and it's a proper time capsule - just with a modern 5Hz movement.

Are complex calendars the next great opportunity in accessibly priced complications?

Opinion

17.11.25

Are complex calendars the next great opportunity in accessibly priced complications?

Complex calendars - annual, perpetual or otherwise - are expensive. But could they be the next battleground for innovation in watchmaking?

Dissecting the three pillars of Longines and its “sweet spot” strategy with new CEO Patrick Aoun

Interview

16.11.25

Dissecting the three pillars of Longines and its “sweet spot” strategy with new CEO Patrick Aoun

Andrew sits down for an interview with newly appointed Longines CEO Patrick Aoun to discuss the past, present, and future of the brand.

14 of the best-value sports watches on the market, between $300 and $3,000

Buying Guides

10.10.25

14 of the best-value sports watches on the market, between $300 and $3,000

These sports watches prove you can get plenty of value for US$3,000 - and way less than that, too.

New releases from H. Moser & Cie, Montblanc, Breitling and more

Last Week in Watches

05.10.25

New releases from H. Moser & Cie, Montblanc, Breitling and more

Rich, warm colours and decadently complicated watches were the order of the week.

Longines expands the Spirit pillar with a time‑only Pilot and a flyback chronograph

Hands On

02.10.25

Longines expands the Spirit pillar with a time‑only Pilot and a flyback chronograph

Longines has tightened the Spirit's design language and adjusted dimensions while leaning on modern movement tech and COSC-certification.

Friday Wind Down

26.09.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s “The Adventure Spirit” is a travelling showcase of rare sports watches from the normally buttoned-down brand

This exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover one of the most underrated sides of one of the most well-respected brands in the world.

Henry Cavill on Longines: From Superman to Swiss valleys, and why we still need watches

Interview

23.09.25

Henry Cavill on Longines: From Superman to Swiss valleys, and why we still need watches

Henry Cavill opens up about his deepening love affair with horology, and finding peace in a Swiss valley with Longines.

Crossing generational and gender divides: the best watches for girl dads and their daughters

Lists

02.09.25

Crossing generational and gender divides: the best watches for girl dads and their daughters

We often hear about watches being passed down from fathers to sons, but what about daughters?

New releases from Taos, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget and more

Last Week in Watches

31.08.25

New releases from Taos, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget and more

It looks like we have a new trend taking off: blue is now being replaced by burgundy, grape, and plum...

Longines brings the PrimaLuna bang up to date with a classy, all-new design

Introducing

28.08.25

Longines brings the PrimaLuna bang up to date with a classy, all-new design

Longines has thoughtfully redesigned the PrimaLuna with a larger, curvier case design while retaining a classic, timeless look.

Why exhibition casebacks aren’t always a selling point

Opinion

06.08.25

Why exhibition casebacks aren’t always a selling point

Exhibition casebacks on watches can be magical - but like any overused magic trick, used too often, the wizardry fades, Tom argues.

Green over tan: how every car enthusiast’s favourite colour combo works perfectly for watches too

Lists

04.08.25

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Green over tan: how every car enthusiast’s favourite colour combo works perfectly for watches too

Green cars with tan interiors? There's nothing better. Turns out the colour combo works great for watches too.

11 of the best mechanical watches for smaller wrists

Buying Guides

03.08.25

11 of the best mechanical watches for smaller wrists

Looking for the best watches for a smaller wrist? Zach has you covered.

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

Buying Guides

29.07.25

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12 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.

15 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

Buying Guides

27.07.25

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15 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

Want to be summer-ready with a new, colourful watch? We've got you covered.

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

Buying Guides

13.07.25

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13 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.

Daily meets dressy: 10 of the best watches with robust elegance

Buying Guides

08.07.25

Daily meets dressy: 10 of the best watches with robust elegance

Looking for a watch dressy enough to have a sense of elegance while having specifications that are robust enough for daily wear?

9 of the best mother-of-pearl watches for all wrists, from $60 to $60,000

Buying Guides

28.06.25

9 of the best mother-of-pearl watches for all wrists, from $60 to $60,000

Mother-of-pearl dials are too often relegated to lazy, shrink-it-and-pink-it watches. Here are some that don't fall for that trope.

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

Buying Guides

09.06.25

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

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

11 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Buying Guides

04.06.25

11 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Three sub-dials on a watch is the go-to configuration for any chronograph, so we wanted to list the best on the market today.

New releases from Oris, Arnold & Son, Longines and more

Last Week in Watches

01.06.25

New releases from Oris, Arnold & Son, Longines and more

Longines drastically expands the Conquest collection, Oris releases another Hölstein edition, and Leica offers its first green dials.

12 of the best GMT watches for tracking the time all around the globe

Buying Guides

31.05.25

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12 of the best GMT watches for tracking the time all around the globe

Being able to track multiple time zones at once is both practical and romantic - here are some of the best watches that can.

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

Last Week in Watches

25.05.25

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

High-end Bulgaris, a trio of TAG Heuer Monacos, a new collection from MB&F and porcelain dials from anOrdain dropped this week.

Longines expands the Spirit Zulu Time range with the 100th anniversary-marking 1925 collection

Introducing

23.05.25

Longines expands the Spirit Zulu Time range with the 100th anniversary-marking 1925 collection

Longines celebrates the 100-year anniversary of its first dual time wristwatch by unveiling three new colourways for the Spirit Zulu Time.

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…

6 of the best graduation watches that’ll have you doffing your cap

Buying Guides

13.04.25

6 of the best graduation watches that’ll have you doffing your cap

Some picks that are special enough, but won't put you in even more debt.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Lists

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

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?

13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

03.03.25

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13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.

7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

Buying Guides

26.02.25

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7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

The best Art Deco watches combine stylised numerals, shapely cases, and above all, class.

Super-friend: Longines reveals Henry Cavill as new Ambassador of Elegance

News

14.02.25

Super-friend: Longines reveals Henry Cavill as new Ambassador of Elegance

If Henry Cavill is now a Longines brand ambassador, does that but the nail in the 007 discussion coffin?