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The most collectable quartz watches to annoy the snobs

Lists

21.11.24

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The most collectable quartz watches to annoy the snobs

Quartz can be cool, and these super collectable models from Rolex to MoonSwatch prove just how cool it can be.

7 of the best stealth wealth watches that exude old money

Buying Guides

19.11.24

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7 of the best stealth wealth watches that exude old money

If you've not fully caught onto the stealth wealth trend, our buying guide should clarify everything.

7 of the best mother of pearl watches for all wrists from $80 to $8,000

Buying Guides

11.11.24

7 of the best mother of pearl watches for all wrists from $80 to $8,000

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.

How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet set style

The Icons

02.11.24

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How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet set style

From the mythical Albino Pan Am to the controversial Sprite, the Rolex GMT-Master is an undisputed icon.

What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait?

Buying Guides

27.10.24

What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait?

Sometimes you just can't wait, and when it comes to getting a Pepsi bezel on your wrist, you don't have to.

The eye of the tiger is back in watchmaking – and at multiple price points

Opinion

27.10.24

The eye of the tiger is back in watchmaking – and at multiple price points

The semi-precious stone is making a comeback in the far corners of watchmaking and at vastly different price points.

Buying Guides

25.10.24

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7 of the best meteorite dial watches

Describing a dial as out-of-this-world might sound a little over the top, but for these watches, it's pretty accurate.

11 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

Buying Guides

22.10.24

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11 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

There's a stone dial watch our there to suit most tastes.

7 of the best asymmetrical watches that break the horological mould

Buying Guides

18.10.24

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7 of the best asymmetrical watches that break the horological mould

Whether twisted or geometrically distorted, these designs still work very well.

The big dogs and the underdogs from Christie’s The Collectibles Part 2

Auctions

15.10.24

The big dogs and the underdogs from Christie’s The Collectibles Part 2

The obviously amazing and the undeservingly underrated from Christie's latest auction.

The 5 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Buying Guides

15.10.24

The 5 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.

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.

10 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Buying Guides

10.10.24

10 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.

Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

Lists

09.10.24

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Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

It may not feel that long ago for many of us, but some of the watches made in the '90s had a big impact on…

Why you shouldn’t call it a NATO strap, apart from all the legal issues

Watch Education

07.10.24

Why you shouldn’t call it a NATO strap, apart from all the legal issues

Leaving debates about generic trademarks aside, there's a good reason why the term "NATO strap" is a bit misleading.

The best watches for heading to outer space

Lists

03.10.24

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The best watches for heading to outer space

With space travel seemingly on the rise you might want to prepare for it by getting the right watch for the occasion now.

The first Rolex worn on the Moon is up for auction

News

02.10.24

The first Rolex worn on the Moon is up for auction

While it wasn't the first watch to reach the Moon, the GMT-Master that is up for sale beat all other Rolex watches up there.

We read the Submariner book so you don’t have to

Opinion

01.10.24

We read the Submariner book so you don’t have to

After creating waves upon its release, we wanted to dive into the pages of Oyster Perpetual Submariner to see what all the fuss was about.

Four different watch fairs are coming next month

Friday Wind Down

27.09.24

Four different watch fairs are coming next month

Milano Watch Week, Dubai Watch Week, Windup NY, and WatchTime NY fairs will all kick off next month.

Rolex, Federer serve Laver Cup captains Borg and McEnroe one last surprise as they step down

Pop Culture

24.09.24

Rolex, Federer serve Laver Cup captains Borg and McEnroe one last surprise as they step down

After their 7th and final Laver Cup as captains, Roger Federer presented Bjorn Borg and John McEnrooe with engraved Rolex watches.

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

Watch Education

22.09.24

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

You've heard about diamonds, but what about stones like rubies and emeralds, or even tsavorites? Buffy delves into the precious topic.

Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

Lists

21.09.24

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Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

The '80s explosion in pop culture from movies to music videos, the golden age of celebrity, gave birth to many horological cult classics.

7 of the best deep dive watches that are a must for your next trip to the Mariana Trench

Buying Guides

21.09.24

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7 of the best deep dive watches that are a must for your next trip to the Mariana Trench

You might not need them, but they're very cool nevertheless.

Phillips Reloaded auction brings the best of neo-vintage to the market

Auctions

15.09.24

Phillips Reloaded auction brings the best of neo-vintage to the market

There are a lot of stories in watches, and these four have more to say than most, with a unique Rolex, an early F.P. Journe,…

Yearning for an Oysterflex but Rolex hasn’t granted your wishes yet? There are plenty of others to choose from

Buying Guides

07.09.24

Yearning for an Oysterflex but Rolex hasn’t granted your wishes yet? There are plenty of others to choose from

If you're struggling with finding a rubber strap for your steel sports Rolex, here are a few options you should consider.

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

Lists

02.09.24

7 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.

Why does tennis attract niche, high-end watch sponsorships, and what are they?

Watch Culture

25.08.24

Why does tennis attract niche, high-end watch sponsorships, and what are they?

Whether it's on the court or off it, most tennis players worth their salt will have a watch sponsor. Some of them are quite unexpected.

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

Buying Guides

25.08.24

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

Celebrating the big milestones is important, and wedding anniversaries are as big as they come, here are the best watches for each one.

The best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Buying Guides

23.08.24

The best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Easter Arabic numerals carry some of the most luxurious connotations in the watch industry, and these are the best watches to find them on.

We picked our modern Holy Trinity, so it was time for our Instagram audience to do the same

Watch Culture

22.08.24

We picked our modern Holy Trinity, so it was time for our Instagram audience to do the same

Spoiler alert - we're sorry to say that nobody mentioned Invicta.

6 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science & Seiko

Lists

21.08.24

6 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science & Seiko

The '60s were a particularly groovy and innovative time for watchmaking, especially thanks to Seiko.

In Depth

20.08.24

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.

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

Buying Guides

19.08.24

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

Feeling blue (and black)? Maybe a list of some of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy will cheer you up.

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch with celebrity provenance

Lists

18.08.24

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch with celebrity provenance

The Time+Tide Editorial Avengers have assembled to each share their favourite watches with celebrity provenance.

The Time+Tide team Picks their Holy Trinity brands

Lists

10.08.24

The Time+Tide team Picks their Holy Trinity brands

We have some fun with our fantasy Holy Trinity brands, with the whole team chiming in with who they would pick.

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.

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

04.08.24

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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

The 7 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Buying Guides

01.08.24

The 7 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.

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.

Watches that prove lug-to-lug is the most important measurement

Watch Education

22.07.24

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Watches that prove lug-to-lug is the most important measurement

What is lug-to-lug, and why does it matter? Zach explores the idea, and gives some examples.

HBO’s Entourage celebrates its 20th birthday. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

Pop Culture

19.07.24

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HBO’s Entourage celebrates its 20th birthday. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

It hasn't dated well. No, we're not talking about Entourage's lack of political correctness, but this Ari Gold Rolex scene.

A spoiler-free round-up of the watches of The Bear season 3, because every second counts

Pop Culture

14.07.24

A spoiler-free round-up of the watches of The Bear season 3, because every second counts

A fan-favourite's Tissot, a baddie's Breitling, and top chefs with Rolexes, The Bear Season 3 is a smorgasbord of watch spotting.

Travis Kelce goes on US$63k Rolex shopping spree while visting Taylor Swift in UK

Pop Culture

07.07.24

Travis Kelce goes on US$63k Rolex shopping spree while visting Taylor Swift in UK

A Rolex Daytona and a Sea-Dweller? Most would be lucky to score one at retail. Travis Kelce managed to get both while visiting Taylor Swift.

Rolex rumoured to cede F1 sponsorship to LVMH

News

05.07.24

Rolex rumoured to cede F1 sponsorship to LVMH

It has been reported that Rolex may end its contract to be the official timepiece of F1 and it is to be taken over by…

Buying Guides

01.07.24

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8 of the best Tiffany blue dial watches

Light teal, eggshell blue, turquoise... Whatever you want to call it, here's a list of watches that resemble Tiffany's famous shade.

Poo-tina: UK farmer unearths lost Rolex Air-King eaten by his cow 50 years ago

Friday Wind Down

21.06.24

Poo-tina: UK farmer unearths lost Rolex Air-King eaten by his cow 50 years ago

You might call bull, but a metal-detector and some good luck reunited this farmer with his Rolex Air-King, after being eaten by a cow.

Watch Education

16.06.24

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How waterproof is your watch?

"How waterproof is my watch?" is a very common question that we get asked here at Time+Tide, so here, we break down what water resistance…

What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?

Watch Education

08.06.24

What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?

We cut through the marketing spin with a guide to the main grades or alloys of stainless steel used in modern watchmaking.

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Opinion

08.06.24

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Audemars Piguet's [RE]Master 02 is a bellwether for a growing trend in modern watch design: a return to brutalism.

Horological high school: what watch clique do you belong to? Here’s what you had to say

Watch Culture

22.05.24

Horological high school: what watch clique do you belong to? Here’s what you had to say

Imagine you're back in high school and the bell rings for lunch. Which 'table' of watch collectors do you sit with? Our community got creative…

Is the new steel Rolex GMT-Master II with a black-grey bezel boring or beautifully monochromatic?

Hands On

20.05.24

Is the new steel Rolex GMT-Master II with a black-grey bezel boring or beautifully monochromatic?

Is changing colours a novelty, or is it an acceptable compromise for a proven design? Zach finds out.