Orient Archives - Time+Tide Watches

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.

6 affordable watches that look much more expensive than they are, from US$300 to US$3,000

Buying Guides

19.03.25

6 affordable watches that look much more expensive than they are, from US$300 to US$3,000

Bang for buck champions.

The difference between minimalism and laziness in watch design

Opinion

10.02.25

The difference between minimalism and laziness in watch design

Just because Daniel Wellington calls its watches minimalist doesn't mean they are. But if so, what does 'minimalism' mean?

15 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define value proposition

Buying Guides

09.02.25

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15 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define value proposition

If you needed any more proof that US$1,000 can get you a great mechanical watch, this list of affordables is it.

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.

Best gift watches under $500, from sturdy stocking stuffers to retro throwbacks

Buying Guides

09.12.24

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Best gift watches under $500, from sturdy stocking stuffers to retro throwbacks

Just in time for the holidays, we pick the best gift watches under $500.

Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

Buying Guides

25.11.24

Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

Rose gold can be the most overlooked of all precious metals, but it is extremely versatile, as this list proves.

The 16 best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

Buying Guides

04.08.24

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The 16 best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

We all know and love Seiko and Casio, but what about lesser-known, but equally as amazing brands from Japan?

In Depth

15.07.24

The ultimate Orient watch guide that demystifies the popular entry-level brand

While you might've heard of the Bambino or Mako, Buffy brings you the full-low-down on Orient.

In Depth

04.06.24

A guide to every Seiko brand

Credor, King Seiko, Grand Seiko, Prospex or Presage - how do these Seiko brands and collections actually stack up?

Lists

30.09.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Your guide to Orient Watches – the cult Japanese brand that offers extraordinary value

EDITOR’S PICK: From Grand Seiko to Kurono, Japanese watchmaking increasingly feels to be in the ascendancy. But the lesser known Orient Watches have also gained…

Introducing

29.03.21

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INTRODUCING: The toughest new tools from Orient Watch offer in-house credibility and superb value

Around Christmas time when I dug into the archives of Orient Watch, the lesser known sister company in the Seiko family, our story resounded with…