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50 years ago: The story of Apollo 13 and the Omega Speedmaster

16.04.22

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50 years ago: The story of Apollo 13 and the Omega Speedmaster

Anyone who has encountered the Omega brand is no doubt familiar with the Moonwatch and possibly the most compelling and historically significant story behind a…

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

14.04.22

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WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: How the MoonSwatch impacted Swatch

Editor’s Note: We have partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and value fluctuations for the references that…

The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

Lists

12.04.22

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The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

Last week’s Australian Grand Prix set a new record for the highest attended weekend sporting event ever staged in Melbourne. That’s no mean feat in a…

Marketing guru explains why the MoonSwatch was a genius co-branding move

News

09.04.22

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Marketing guru explains why the MoonSwatch was a genius co-branding move

Last week at Watches & Wonders, I suspect that the watch that was discussed most regularly and with most animation wasn’t even released at the…

VIDEO: Unpacking why the Omega x Swatch BioCeramic MoonSwatch is out of this world

Introducing

24.03.22

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VIDEO: Unpacking why the Omega x Swatch BioCeramic MoonSwatch is out of this world

We’re going to call it a space oddity. Albeit it a very welcome one at that. But today’s news that Omega have teamed up with…

Omega x Swatch blast off together on the BioCeramic MoonSwatch collection

Introducing

24.03.22

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Omega x Swatch blast off together on the BioCeramic MoonSwatch collection

Standing in the Omega HQ in Bienne, Petros Protopapas is visibly excited. The Brand Heritage Director of Omega is holding forth under a vast cosmic backdrop…

This Oscar nominee is the first celeb spotted wearing the new colourful Omega Aqua Terra 38mm

Pop Culture

20.03.22

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This Oscar nominee is the first celeb spotted wearing the new colourful Omega Aqua Terra 38mm

When a new collection or reference debuts, I always wonder when I will first see it in the wild. Sure we get hands-on at launch…

Hulk vs Hulk: How the new green Omega Seamaster Professional smashes differently

Watch Reviews

19.03.22

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Hulk vs Hulk: How the new green Omega Seamaster Professional smashes differently

You’d be hard pressed to find a watch brand that hasn’t released a green watch in recent times. The new green Seamaster Professional Diver 300M…

“This is about as rare as it gets.” The Omega Speedmaster that wowed the Antiques Roadshow

Pop Culture

16.03.22

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“This is about as rare as it gets.” The Omega Speedmaster that wowed the Antiques Roadshow

While the Antiques Roadshow always provides a reassuring form of comfort TV, it’s particularly satisfying when an unsuspecting punter hits the jackpot. That’s exactly what…

Taste the new Omega Aqua Terra rainbow and consider these (very strong) selling points

Watch Reviews

08.03.22

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Taste the new Omega Aqua Terra rainbow and consider these (very strong) selling points

At Time+Tide, we are every bit as much watch enthusiasts as we are journalists. We have our ears to the ground, checking our Instagram feeds,…

VIDEO: The 5 best gold watches of the last 12 months

Lists

13.02.22

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VIDEO: The 5 best gold watches of the last 12 months

Warm, glowing, and oozing a charming luxury, who doesn’t love a cracking gold watch? Regardless of the tone or colour, whether it’s red, pink or…

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

09.02.22

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WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: Omega Speedmaster limited editions values are soaring to the moon

Editor’s Note: We recently partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and value fluctuations for the references that…

To the moon and back: How I finally bought an Omega Speedmaster

Watch Reviews

06.02.22

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To the moon and back: How I finally bought an Omega Speedmaster

If you open up Google and type in “Why do I have a hard time choosing an Omega Speedmaster?”, chances are your first non-ad result…

The Collector’s Crossroads: My watch resolutions for 2022

Opinion

05.02.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads: My watch resolutions for 2022

Since I started collecting, every January 1st, after kissing my loved ones and drinking champagne, I give my watches a onceover. It’s something I didn’t…

Moonfall is the latest big-screen cameo for the Omega Speedmaster. Here are 5 more of the watch’s memorable roles at the movies

Pop Culture

27.01.22

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Moonfall is the latest big-screen cameo for the Omega Speedmaster. Here are 5 more of the watch’s memorable roles at the movies

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is apparently not content with being one of the most iconic watches ever to be buckled onto a wrist. Sure, it…

Why I sold my favourite watch – the 2008 Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm

Opinion

16.01.22

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Why I sold my favourite watch – the 2008 Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm

When a wound is fresh it hurts the most to prod it, but the earlier the treatment begins the sooner the healing process can resolve.…

Watch Reviews

11.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Omega Aqua Terra XXL (#14)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year by online traffic.…

Lists

08.01.22

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VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 $5K-$10K

So you’ve spent COVID wisely, treading the path of financial caution and peeking at your savings account once in a blue moon to see it…

“Last year reaffirmed to me the psychological value of wearing a watch” – Luke’s favourite watches of 2021

Lists

04.01.22

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“Last year reaffirmed to me the psychological value of wearing a watch” – Luke’s favourite watches of 2021

Last year, as Melbourne achieved the dubious victory of edging out Buenos Aires to endure the longest hard lockdown in the world, I was mostly…

Ralph Ellison’s Omega Speedmaster breaks the record for the most expensive 145.012 ever sold

Pop Culture

14.12.21

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Ralph Ellison’s Omega Speedmaster breaks the record for the most expensive 145.012 ever sold

As the home of watch culture, Time+Tide is always intrigued by how the niche world of horology and the broader milieu of culture impact on…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Prince William vs Joe Biden battle it out with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m

Pop Culture

10.12.21

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WHO WORE IT BEST? Prince William vs Joe Biden battle it out with the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m

The future King of England and the 46th POTUS share a certain Omega Seamaster in common. Last month in Glasgow for the COP26 climate change…

Introducing

09.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar collection gets enlivened with a burst of colour

When someone hears “Omega”, the watch that pops into their head is invariably the iconic Speedmaster. Yet the brand’s dress watches are some of their…

Farewell to the Omega Ploprof in steel – the tooliest of tool watches

Watch Reviews

08.12.21

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Farewell to the Omega Ploprof in steel – the tooliest of tool watches

The stainless-steel Omega Ploprof (a French contraction of “Plongeur Professional” i.e. professional diver) is now discontinued, leaving the titanium case as the only new option…

EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list

Lists

05.12.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list

EDITOR’S NOTE: Marc Hayek, CEO of Blancpain, Breguet and Jaquet Droz, said it best. “Platinum is among the noblest and most precious of metals,” he told The Financial Times. “It has extraordinary…

Taking a deep dive into the Omega Seamaster

Watch Education

04.12.21

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Taking a deep dive into the Omega Seamaster

Welcome to The Icons, a new series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into…

The worst thing I’ve ever done to a watch (or why you shouldn’t dunk an Omega Seamaster in Berocca)

News

03.12.21

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The worst thing I’ve ever done to a watch (or why you shouldn’t dunk an Omega Seamaster in Berocca)

Wear and tear often bolsters the appeal of a vintage watch. Picture a chronograph dial aged to a warm tropical hue, or a diver’s watch…

EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

Lists

21.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s be real here: Goldilocks is a fairly reprehensible character. She enters the bears’ cottage without consent and is culpable of burglary in the…

Second look: The retro-futuristic charms of the Omega Speedmaster Spacemaster Z-33

Watch Reviews

08.11.21

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Second look: The retro-futuristic charms of the Omega Speedmaster Spacemaster Z-33

The Omega Speedmaster Spacemaster Z-33 is a weird watch and happily I own one. As a special model you won’t find it in any of the…

EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

Lists

08.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

EDITOR’S PICK: Cinemas have finally re-opened in Melbourne and last night I saw The Sopranos’ origin film, The Many Saints of Newark. Truth be told,…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $7K-$10K USD

Lists

04.11.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $7K-$10K USD

We’ve debated some of the best watches under $1,000 USD, from $1,000 – $3,000 USD, from $3000 – $5000 USD, and from $5000 -$7,000 USD. Today, in…

Introducing

28.10.21

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INTRODUCING: The ice-inspired Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Beijing 2022

Some say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. To be fair, nature as a form of inspiration for design is hardly tied to one…

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches

Lists

24.10.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches

Editor’s Note: The art of wearing watches, like fashion in general, has rules. Not hard and fast ‘you’re going to jail if you break them’…

DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Explorer II ref. 226570

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23.10.21

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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Explorer II ref. 226570

It is time for another round of “Don’t Feed the Hype“. As a refresher for those who may not have seen previous entries in the…

VIDEO: Your definitive guide to the Omega No Time To Die Seamaster 300M

Watch Reviews

15.10.21

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VIDEO: Your definitive guide to the Omega No Time To Die Seamaster 300M

Editor’s Note: Last week the latest Bond film “No Time to Die” finally hit cinemas after multiple delays caused from the pandemic. While the movie…

5 things to know about No Time To Die and James Bond’s future according to the Omega CEO

Pop Culture

13.10.21

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5 things to know about No Time To Die and James Bond’s future according to the Omega CEO

The obvious place to begin this article would be to wax lyrical about Daniel Craig’s performance in this, his last, unintentionally drawn-out yet still seminal…

Buy It Now: 4 watches to snatch up from eBay and their “What’s Trending” September sale ending today

Lists

01.10.21

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Buy It Now: 4 watches to snatch up from eBay and their “What’s Trending” September sale ending today

Whether due to the pandemic, or the nuances of sourcing pieces at retail, many watch buyers look to buy from a distance online in favor…

Watching this miracle restoration of a burnt-out Omega is the most satisfying thing you’ll do all day

Watch Education

01.10.21

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Watching this miracle restoration of a burnt-out Omega is the most satisfying thing you’ll do all day

From rags to riches or hero to zero, the redemption narrative is one of the most powerful storytelling arcs there is. And it turns out…

EDITOR’S PICK: This guy bought 3 of the same model in different metals & left them in a safe for two decades. This is what happened next.

Opinion

25.09.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: This guy bought 3 of the same model in different metals & left them in a safe for two decades. This is what happened next.

Editor’s note: Brian King is a man who knows his mind. When Omega released a limited run of George Daniels’ co-axial concept watches in the early…

Is the new Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Collection a successful marriage of vintage and modern design?

Introducing

24.09.21

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Is the new Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Collection a successful marriage of vintage and modern design?

Classics are classics for a reason: they present a timeless appeal that many collectors enjoy. This appeal can come from the overall design of the…

Pop Culture

16.09.21

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WATCHSPOTTING: Netflix documentary Schumacher reveals the F1 superstar’s brand travels

After what many would consider one of the most exciting Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends this year, the schedule presented us with an off weekend…

DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 6 alternatives to the Rolex Submariner

Lists

08.09.21

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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 6 alternatives to the Rolex Submariner

It is finally time to tackle the Rolex Submariner. As a refresher for those who may not have seen previous entries in the Don’t Feed…

The watch starter kit for NFL rookies – three watches for $32,000

Lists

04.09.21

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The watch starter kit for NFL rookies – three watches for $32,000

We’re a little bit over a week away from the start of the National Football League season, where 259 rookies will try to prove they…

Three watches I wish that Omega, TAG Heuer and Tudor made…

Lists

27.08.21

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Three watches I wish that Omega, TAG Heuer and Tudor made…

It’s inevitable that you’ll get to a point in your collecting life where you hit a wall. You find a watch you love. Everything about…

EDITOR’S PICK: Why it’s hard to buy an Omega Speedmaster

Opinion

14.08.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Why it’s hard to buy an Omega Speedmaster

Editor’s note: The American psychologist Barry Schwartz coined the phrase “the paradox of choice” to explain how an expanded number of consumer options is not…