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5 of the best platinum watches to blow your budget on

Buying Guides

12.10.24

5 of the best platinum watches to blow your budget on

Have you recently won the lottery? Here are 5 platinum watches you should consider spending your winnings on.

14 of the best panda dial chronographs for all your high-contrast chronograph needs

Buying Guides

05.09.24

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14 of the best panda dial chronographs for all your high-contrast chronograph needs

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world.

Spectacular, not spooky: here are 11 of the best skeleton watches

Buying Guides

01.09.24

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Spectacular, not spooky: here are 11 of the best skeleton watches

Because, let's face it, who among us isn’t at least a little bit of a horological voyeur?

9 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

Buying Guides

26.08.24

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9 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

Dress watches should be minimal, slim and small - and here's some of the best examples you should add to your collection.

6 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Buying Guides

08.08.24

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6 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Often considered the pinnacle of watchmaking, these are some of the very best perpetual calendars you can find today.

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

Buying Guides

06.08.24

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11 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.

10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

Buying Guides

30.07.24

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10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

The allure of gold will never wane, and these are the watches making the most of it.

There’s a new watch fair in town – Milano Watch Week lands in October

News

25.07.24

There’s a new watch fair in town – Milano Watch Week lands in October

The first-ever Milano Watch Week is set to take place in October, celebrating the best independent watchmaking has to offer.

10 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

Buying Guides

19.07.24

10 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

From affordable micro-rotor micros to high-end wonders pushing the complication forward.

Buying Guides

19.07.24

10 of the best sports watches

We've compiled a list of 10 of the best sport watches you can buy today (and do not require a decade-long wait to be allocated).

Interview

18.07.24

Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni on how private luxury drives brand philosophy

What is private luxury? Terreni offers a teaching moment, and how this essence has been rebranded during his tenure.

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, Ulysse Nardin, Gerald Charles and more

Last Week in Watches

14.07.24

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, Ulysse Nardin, Gerald Charles and more

In the rising warmth of the European summer, new ocean-inspired watches are bringing a breath of fresh air to this torrid weather.

Three more Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36mm references for the glamorous at heart

Introducing

12.07.24

Three more Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36mm references for the glamorous at heart

Now available in White Citrine, Warm Grey, and Sand Gold, the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36mm is still resplendently sparkly.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last Week in Watches

02.06.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last week saw Credor and AP reimagine some eclectic retro designs for the 21st century, and RM release its final Rafael Nadal collab model.

Parmigiani Fleurier’s new Tonda PF Sport Chronograph brings pastel tones and an end to the Tonda GT

Introducing

30.05.24

Parmigiani Fleurier’s new Tonda PF Sport Chronograph brings pastel tones and an end to the Tonda GT

A trio of steel Tonda PF Sport Chronographs round out the collection of Parmigiani Fleurier's sportiest offerings.

Hands On

25.05.24

The Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Chronographe Rattrapante is a gilded return to brand origins

The Parmigiani Fleurier Toric collection is back, headlined by the Chronographe Rattrapante.

Can the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Petite Seconde challenge the Rolex 1908 at nearly double its price?

Versus

09.05.24

Can the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Petite Seconde challenge the Rolex 1908 at nearly double its price?

A dress watch from a sports watch brand takes on a high-end, revitalised artisan. It's Rolex versus Parmigiani Fleurier.

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Golden Siena edges into pure, no-date dress territory

Video

29.04.24

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The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Golden Siena edges into pure, no-date dress territory

Parmigiani Fleurier has listened to fans, giving us a no-date Tonda PF for what could be the ultimate sleeper.

New releases from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Bulgari and more

Last Week in Watches

15.04.24

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New releases from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Bulgari and more

Rounding out some of the hottest drops of W&W 2024 in this special edition of Last Week in Watches.

New releases from Rolex, Fleming, Venezianico and more

Last Week in Watches

17.03.24

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New releases from Rolex, Fleming, Venezianico and more

A sneaky new Day-Date for the Oscars plus an impressive indie debut defined this week.

Lists

09.02.24

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5 of the best annual calendar watches

A watch that can tell you the time, day of the week, date and month is a particularly handy thing indeed. Here's a few of…

Lists

08.11.23

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The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch brand logos

We answer the latest team battle royale question - what are our favourite watch brand logos?

New releases from Studio Underd0g, Parmigiani Fleurier, Krayon and more

Last Week in Watches

22.10.23

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New releases from Studio Underd0g, Parmigiani Fleurier, Krayon and more

Independents and microbrands dominated this week, headlined by a new Studio Underd0g collection.

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic 36mm brings back two-tone

Introducing

17.10.23

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The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic 36mm brings back two-tone

Blending rose gold with guilloché is back into the Parmigiani Fleurier catalogue with the Tonda PF Automatic 36mm.

Hands On

23.07.23

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HANDS-ON: The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante

Since their management overhaul became something of a fairytale success story, Parmigiani Fleurier operate under a keen eye from the wristwatch community. From brand confusion…

Hands On

14.07.23

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HANDS-ON: Parmigiani Fleurier’s new calendar trio of Xiali, Hijri and Gregorian

Parmigiani Fleurier flexes their watchmaking muscles with three platinum-cased calendar pieces The brand takes on the Xiali, Hijri and Gregorian calendars and executes them in…

Step aside About Effing Time – this is my ultimate three-watch collection

Lists

06.07.23

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Step aside About Effing Time – this is my ultimate three-watch collection

Building a fantasy watch collection is a fun game many watch collectors play. With so many watches to choose from, and so many collector-personalities to…

New Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport collection brings a subtly sporty touch to the hit lineup

Introducing

21.06.23

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New Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport collection brings a subtly sporty touch to the hit lineup

New Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport collection replaces former “GT” line Collection includes two chronographs and two automatics each presented with silver dials in steel…

Time+Tide Club x Giorgio Armani x Parmigiani Fleurier and the stunning Armani 11

Events

24.05.23

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Time+Tide Club x Giorgio Armani x Parmigiani Fleurier and the stunning Armani 11

Parmigiani Fleurier is somewhat of a horological unicorn, with many lusting over the brand, but few ever getting to see their pieces in the metal.…

King Charles’ killer eye for style also extends to his watches

Pop Culture

13.05.23

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King Charles’ killer eye for style also extends to his watches

Many moons ago, I was getting a made-to-measure suit from a tailor in Sydney called Patrick Johnson, who was just launching his business that’s since…

Parmigiani Fleurier are maintaining their killer momentum in style

Video

24.04.23

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Parmigiani Fleurier are maintaining their killer momentum in style

It’s easy to read about a watch brand having an incredible turnaround and soar in popularity, and you may even notice the rise in social…

Ineichen’s new auction to focus on independents

Auctions

13.04.23

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Ineichen’s new auction to focus on independents

As watch collectors get more and more access to information through either the internet or brand transparency, the glowing sheen that once accompanied the term…

New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like

Opinion

13.04.23

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New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like

The English physicist and mathmatician Sir Isaac Newton believed that for every action there is an equal opposite reaction. Chinese cosmology stands by a similar…

Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Introducing

27.03.23

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Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Watches & Wonders is always a bit crazy, so we thought we’d summarise all the new releases thus far in one article. Easily navigate to…

The new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Flying Tourbillon is the epitome of sporty luxury

Introducing

27.03.23

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The new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Flying Tourbillon is the epitome of sporty luxury

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Flying Tourbillon has received a sequel, now with a Milano blue dial. The platinum case leans into a sense of…

Parmigiani Fleurier debuts a world-first with the Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante

Introducing

27.03.23

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Parmigiani Fleurier debuts a world-first with the Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante

Re-imagining a use case for their Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante calibre, Parmigiani Fleurier present the Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante In classic Parmigiani style, it’s a…

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor is a masterclass in platinum

Introducing

27.03.23

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The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor is a masterclass in platinum

The newest Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor goes for a solid platinum case. If the case wasn’t enough platinum, the dial is also made from…

Parmigiani Fleurier dresses up the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante

Introducing

27.03.23

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Parmigiani Fleurier dresses up the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante

Parmigiani Fleurier follows up arguably their best 2022 release with a precious metal version in 18k rose gold The sleek GMT watch features a stunning…

Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Watch Education

10.03.23

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Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…

The Parmigiani Fleurier Rosa Mystica is the ultimate late Valentine’s Day gift

Introducing

17.02.23

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The Parmigiani Fleurier Rosa Mystica is the ultimate late Valentine’s Day gift

Second in a series of five piece uniques from the Grand Feu Collection Cathedral gongs, continuous chiming sequence and extensive skeletonisation Grand feu enamel on…

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 3, Finale)

Lists

10.02.23

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Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 3, Finale)

In the final instalment of this LOTR-rivalling three-part epic, we cover even more movements and complication modules developed by Jean-Marc and Catherine Wiederrecht’s Agenhor. Old…

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 2)

Lists

24.01.23

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Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 2)

Movement masters Agenhor have had their fingers in so many pies that one article can’t cover all of their unique takes on complications. We’ve already…

Opinion

14.01.23

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Which watch brand won 2022? Borna picks Parmigiani Fleurier – here’s why…

Editor’s note: During one of our final editorial meetings of the year, the question was posed: which watch brand won 2022? This then raises the…

The 5 best high complication watches of 2022

Lists

13.01.23

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The 5 best high complication watches of 2022

It’s nearly impossible to distil and encompass the variety and unique features of last year’s best complication into only five picks, but we’ll do our…

Introducing

10.12.22

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INTRODUCING: A striking engraved masterclass from the Parmigiani Fleurier La Rosa Celeste

Parmigiani Fleurier is experiencing a mammoth resurgence under the watchful eye of Guido Terreni – we had a taste of this with their incredible releases…

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor is clean, serene and wears like a dream

Hands On

12.09.22

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The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor is clean, serene and wears like a dream

A luxury, integrated-bracelet sports watch is nothing new. The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor – a luxury, integrated-bracelet sports watch that’s executed oh-so well, however,…

How the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Skeleton changed my perception of openworking

Hands On

23.08.22

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How the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Skeleton changed my perception of openworking

The human brain is a curious thing. Having written many a review and introducing post, I feel like I’ve become increasingly more selective about the…

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda chronograph is the essence of sporty luxury

Hands On

17.08.22

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The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda chronograph is the essence of sporty luxury

Parmigiani Fleurier’s approach to design has taken a minimalist turn of late, most notably with the Tonda PF collection. Nevertheless, as a maker of luxury…

Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres

Lists

08.08.22

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Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres

The larger marketplace may not worry about it, but horological gear-heads are often fascinated and obsessed with who develops a calibre. Is it in-house? Is…