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The 8 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Buying Guides

13.05.25

The 8 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.

9 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

Lists

12.05.25

9 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

The age of quartz is well and truly underway, but the 1970s would bring about many more changes.

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.

Auctions

08.05.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite lots from Geneva’s stacked 2025 watch auction season

There's so many auctions gearing up to take place in Geneva right now and they're all chock-full of amazing watches - here's the best ones.

11 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

Buying Guides

07.05.25

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11 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

Hand-winding watches remain popular despite their old-school movement tech. Here are the ones that prove why that's the case.

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Pop Culture

06.05.25

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Here's a closer look at some of the finest wristwear that graced the red carpet during fashion's biggest night.

10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

Buying Guides

04.05.25

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10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

The 7 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Buying Guides

01.05.25

The 7 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Magnets, how do they work? These watches are designed to resist Gausses and look cool whilst doing so.

11 of the best dive watches for all sorts of aquatic adventures

Buying Guides

29.04.25

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11 of the best dive watches for all sorts of aquatic adventures

The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are some of the best.

11 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

Buying Guides

27.04.25

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11 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

While the definition changed throughout history, the word bicompax always signified elegant, refined chronographs. Here are some of the best.

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

Buying Guides

18.04.25

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

You don't want to be late for summer watch season, but don't worry, we've got you covered.

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.

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.

7 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

Lists

24.03.25

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7 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

Most people are rightfully content with the original Moonwatch design, but these are some of our favourite Speedmaster Limited Editions.

Pretty in pink: the MoonSwatch Mission to the Pink Moonphase is a rocket ship to romance

Introducing

23.03.25

Pretty in pink: the MoonSwatch Mission to the Pink Moonphase is a rocket ship to romance

Swatch and Omega have followed up February's MoonSwatch 1965 with a neon pink moonphase MoonSwatch that's meant for lovers.

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Lists

23.03.25

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Whether to achieve impressive records or create lightweight everyday companions, we look to brands that shaved off as many grams as possible.

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

Buying Guides

22.03.25

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.

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?

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.

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.

Omega introduces a worldtimer function to the Planet Ocean line

Introducing

12.03.25

Omega introduces a worldtimer function to the Planet Ocean line

The world time complication makes its debut in the Planet Ocean family with these two unapologetically large watches.

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.

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.

Vacheron Constantin officially reopens Melbourne boutique, opening up the beautiful heritage-listed space

Friday Wind Down

07.03.25

Vacheron Constantin officially reopens Melbourne boutique, opening up the beautiful heritage-listed space

Plush sofas, VC-branded knick-knacks, and Holy Trinity watches galore.

Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst

Lists

04.03.25

Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst

The Swatch x Omega Bioceramic MoonSwatch is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, but not all variants are equal...

Going for Oscar gold: the best watches of the 2025 Academy Awards

Pop Culture

03.03.25

Going for Oscar gold: the best watches of the 2025 Academy Awards

There was a theme tying the best watches of the 97th Academy Awards: they were all gold. Just like an Oscar!

10 of the best racing watches, including budget timers, iconic chronographs, and surprising tourbillons

Buying Guides

02.03.25

10 of the best racing watches, including budget timers, iconic chronographs, and surprising tourbillons

Racing and watches - name a better love story than that.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Nivada Grenchen, Swatch x Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

02.03.25

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Nivada Grenchen, Swatch x Omega and more

AP released a bunch of watches to celebrate its 150th anniversary, Leica expanded its watch range and we got yet another MoonSwatch!

The 6 best pulsometer watches you can buy in a heartbeat (more or less)

Buying Guides

01.03.25

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The 6 best pulsometer watches you can buy in a heartbeat (more or less)

These will get your heart racing in no time.

The Horological Society of New York and Christie’s team up for their 2025 Charity Auction

Friday Wind Down

28.02.25

The Horological Society of New York and Christie’s team up for their 2025 Charity Auction

Charitable festivities, a bunch of new APs, Leonardo DiCaprio joins the Rolex fam and a new MoonSwatch - all in a week's worth of days!

14 of the best left-handed watches for southpaws and serious operators alike

Buying Guides

28.02.25

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14 of the best left-handed watches for southpaws and serious operators alike

These watches cater to every orientation of the population.

Swatch introduces a new MoonSwatch, but also teases a Bioceramic Wittnauer 235T and Rolex 6238

Introducing

27.02.25

Swatch introduces a new MoonSwatch, but also teases a Bioceramic Wittnauer 235T and Rolex 6238

Swatch tributes the NASA flight-qualified Speedmaster ST105.003, and two other competitors.

New releases from Hermès, Hanhart, Angelus and more

Last Week in Watches

23.02.25

New releases from Hermès, Hanhart, Angelus and more

Usually, Hermès launches new models sparingly, this week it delivered multiple novelties at once - amidst a sea of other strong releases.

F1 kicks off the 2025 season, and we get a sneak peak behind the curtain at Red Bull Racing

Friday Wind Down

21.02.25

F1 kicks off the 2025 season, and we get a sneak peak behind the curtain at Red Bull Racing

Join us as we take a look at how Red Bull makes their championship-winning Formula 1 cars, and then on to the F1 75 season…

The Omega Seamaster 300M Bronze Gold and Burgundy that Daniel Craig teased months ago has just been released!

Hands On

19.02.25

The Omega Seamaster 300M Bronze Gold and Burgundy that Daniel Craig teased months ago has just been released!

Daniel Craig teased it in November, and now the Omega Seamaster Diver Bronze Gold and Burgundy is finally here...

Pop Culture

17.02.25

The best watches of the 2025 BAFTAs

There was some serious horological heat on display at British cinema's night of nights.

11 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

Buying Guides

13.02.25

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11 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

A watch is just about the best birthday gift, especially for a young adult. What? No. We're definitely not biased.

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.

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.

Buying Guides

08.02.25

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16 of the best minimalist watches

These minimalist watches have slim cases and unassuming dials, but are uncompromising when it comes to design, making the most of the least.

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.

Omega starts the countdown to the Winter Olympics with a new 37mm Seamaster

Introducing

05.02.25

Omega starts the countdown to the Winter Olympics with a new 37mm Seamaster

Omega starts the countdown to next year's Winter Olympics with this dressy piece made in full Moonshine Gold.

10 of the best world time watches for globetrotters and desk jockeys alike

Buying Guides

28.01.25

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10 of the best world time watches for globetrotters and desk jockeys alike

Intimately associated with the glamour of international travel, world timers ooze class. Here's some of the best money can buy.

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.

What is a strap monster, and why do you need one?

Watch Education

25.01.25

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What is a strap monster, and why do you need one?

A common phrase watch collectors throw around is "strap monster". We decided to take a moment to break down what it actually means.

10 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

Buying Guides

24.01.25

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10 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

While two-tone may transport some of us straight to the '80s, these five watches prove that the trend could be on the rise again.

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...

7 of the best sandwich dial watches to satiate your hunger for lume

Buying Guides

17.01.25

7 of the best sandwich dial watches to satiate your hunger for lume

No bread, no condiments, just a disc of lume flanked by a dial and calibre to really light up a design.

The dichotomy of Subdial’s 2024 survey results suggests we may be wrong about watch size trends

Opinion

16.01.25

The dichotomy of Subdial’s 2024 survey results suggests we may be wrong about watch size trends

Are we wrong about watch size trends? The secondhand watch platform Subdial released the results of its Big Watch Survey of 2024 and there is…

Omega releases two new Speedmaster Moonphase models with meteorite dials

Introducing

14.01.25

Omega releases two new Speedmaster Moonphase models with meteorite dials

Omega has released two new Speedmasters with the first dual hemisphere moonphase indication for the lunar timers.

9 of the best small watches, 35mm or under

Buying Guides

12.01.25

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9 of the best small watches, 35mm or under

Sometimes it can be nice to just wear something that doesn’t fill up every available millimetre of skin.