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The new Seiko Marinemaster Professional SLA081 is a hardcore, GS-powered monster tributing the very first Seiko diver

Hands On

06.03.25

The new Seiko Marinemaster Professional SLA081 is a hardcore, GS-powered monster tributing the very first Seiko diver

Titanium monobloc case, awesome dial design, and a Grand Seiko-derived movement.

The King Seiko VANAC sports a Grand Seiko-derived movement and a funky, angular case

Introducing

06.03.25

The King Seiko VANAC sports a Grand Seiko-derived movement and a funky, angular case

Angular, 1970s funk in a new shape for King Seiko.

9 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Buying Guides

05.03.25

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9 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Need a watch that can withstand the harshest things you can throw at it? Here are a few suggestions.

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Buying Guides

05.03.25

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Purple watch dials may not be the most common, but they are among the most evocative that you'll find on the market.

13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

03.03.25

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13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Watch Education

02.03.25

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Why is Switzerland such a watchmaking powerhouse, and why is it so hard to make watches outside of the country?

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

Buying Guides

01.03.25

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

The Tudor Black Bay has been a fan-favourite since release, but what if you're looking for bang for a little less buck?

Opinion

17.02.25

Why you should wear a broken watch

Wearing watches that don't work seems sacrilegious for a watch writer - but Buffy makes the case for wearing timepieces that don't tick.

Are “JDM” Seikos really that much better than normal Seiko watches?

In Depth

16.02.25

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Are “JDM” Seikos really that much better than normal Seiko watches?

Most Seiko lovers would prefer to own a Japanese-made "JDM" Seiko to an international version. But is this preference well-founded?

The best and most random Seiko special editions

Lists

14.02.25

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The best and most random Seiko special editions

Seiko and limited editions - a match made in heaven. Here's some of the best.

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.

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.

New releases from Baltic, Urwerk, Louis Erard and more

Last Week in Watches

02.02.25

New releases from Baltic, Urwerk, Louis Erard and more

These have been a fiery seven days, especially for independents and microbrands.

7 of the best big watches giving big luxury

Buying Guides

01.02.25

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7 of the best big watches giving big luxury

What goes up, must come down, and it's the same with watch sizes. But what about those yearning for a 42mm+ beast?

Seiko taps Japan-born, Australia-based artist Kentaro Yoshida for a trio of vibey 5 Sports LEs

Introducing

30.01.25

Seiko taps Japan-born, Australia-based artist Kentaro Yoshida for a trio of vibey 5 Sports LEs

Seiko collaborates with the in-demand artist on a series of vibey 5 Sports models inspired by Australian surfing and skating culture.

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.

Buying Guides

18.01.25

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9 of the best goth watches

Buffy, our resident goth, helps you with watch nerd-friendly goth accessorising.

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is silky smooth and a versatile pleasure

Hands On

11.01.25

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is silky smooth and a versatile pleasure

Taking inspiration from the finest of fabrics, the Presage Classic Series looks to be your next smart-casual companion.

These 5 affordable two-tone watches have all the swagger, but just a little bit of the cost

Buying Guides

07.01.25

These 5 affordable two-tone watches have all the swagger, but just a little bit of the cost

Looking for the bi-metal look, all under the benchmark of US$3,000?

7 of the best strap monsters that will eat on any NATO, leather, or rubber strap

Buying Guides

04.01.25

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7 of the best strap monsters that will eat on any NATO, leather, or rubber strap

Whether you're working with a limited budget or want a versatile piece, a strap monster is always a plus.

A distortion-free explanation of what Zaratsu polishing actually is, and its not-so-Japanese origins

Watch Education

03.01.25

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A distortion-free explanation of what Zaratsu polishing actually is, and its not-so-Japanese origins

Zaratsu polishing can achieve a distortion-free mirror finish on a watch case. But what is it exactly, and where did it come from?

Here are our favourite watch articles of 2024

Friday Wind Down

03.01.25

Here are our favourite watch articles of 2024

We published over 1,300 articles on Time+Tide in 2024. Here are some of the best, from Andrew, Borna, Buffy, Jamie, Russell, Zach and more.

Taking to the skies – these are 6 of the best flieger watches

Buying Guides

01.01.25

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Taking to the skies – these are 6 of the best flieger watches

This particular niche of pilot's watches has become a sought-after category in itself.

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Opinion

01.01.25

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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Within the realm of watchmaking, size very much matters.

The Time+Tide Team shares their 2025 watch resolutions

Lists

30.12.24

The Time+Tide Team shares their 2025 watch resolutions

New Year's resolutions are great, but what about some watch-collection resolutions for 2025? We've got a few.

Lists

26.12.24

Our favourite Seiko watches of 2024

With as many releases as you'd expect from Seiko, it took some thinking to whittle them down to only five favourites.

Versus

23.12.24

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VERSUS: The Hamilton Murph 38 comes up against the Seiko Alpinist SPB121

Hamilton Murph 38 or Seiko Alpinist SPB121? Which of the two field watches walks away the winner?

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2024 are…

Lists

20.12.24

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2024 are…

While I may not have been scouring eBay this year, I've certainly dipped in and out with a few purchases and sales shifting my collection.

7 of the best wave dials – surprisingly not comprising only dive watches

Buying Guides

15.12.24

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7 of the best wave dials – surprisingly not comprising only dive watches

Wavy vibes, just in time for Antipodean summer.

Is that dial enamel, porcelain, ceramic, or all of the above?

Watch Education

01.12.24

Is that dial enamel, porcelain, ceramic, or all of the above?

Trying to tell the difference between a porcelain and enamel dial can be tricky, but there are a few key differences you need to know.

7 of the best ana-digi watches when you need the best of both worlds

Buying Guides

28.11.24

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7 of the best ana-digi watches when you need the best of both worlds

Non-traditional and utilitarian - here are our favourites.

Watch Education

23.11.24

What is PVD? The definitive guide

PVD coating is taking over the industry and completely replacing old forms of plating, but do you actually know what it is?

What’s next for Seiko’s Australian limited-edition adventures?

Watch Culture

13.11.24

What’s next for Seiko’s Australian limited-edition adventures?

Australia has been treated to quite a few limited-edition Seikos recently. What's next?

The Time+Tide London Discovery Studio has had a bumper first two weeks

Friday Wind Down

08.11.24

The Time+Tide London Discovery Studio has had a bumper first two weeks

Time+Tide has officially opened in London and we've had an amazing first fortnight!

The surprising way Seiko will survive the watch slump

Seiko's not-so-secret systems segment, which dabbles in AI and car sharing among other areas, is boosting its bottom line.

How Seiko’s “The Gift of Time” short documentary has made me appreciate my most prized watch even more

Video

05.11.24

How Seiko’s “The Gift of Time” short documentary has made me appreciate my most prized watch even more

Seiko's "The Gift of Time" film showcases why its romantic interpretation of time is not just mere marketing - it is integral to Japan's culture.

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

Buying Guides

05.11.24

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

In case you've wondered what the difference between $500 and $200,000 dials is.

10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Buying Guides

01.11.24

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10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Not sure what to get your soon-to-be-adult? Let us help you with that.

New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

27.10.24

New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Black dials, vintage-style GMTs, and German takes on the golden ratio.

Seiko’s latest limited edition, the Prospex Alpinist SPB489, evokes the Australian Outback’s heat haze

Introducing

23.10.24

Seiko’s latest limited edition, the Prospex Alpinist SPB489, evokes the Australian Outback’s heat haze

This Australia-inspired limited-edition Seiko features a red-hot dial that shimmers like an Outback desert mirage.

Here comes the sun: how do solar watches actually work?

Watch Education

22.10.24

Here comes the sun: how do solar watches actually work?

Jamie explains how solar-powered watches work and their history, as well as answer some common questions about owning them.

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.

New releases from Hermès, Moser, Czapek and more

Last Week in Watches

06.10.24

New releases from Hermès, Moser, Czapek and more

While Milano Watch Week takes place, there are plenty of new releases to keep up interested from brands big and small.

Seiko teams up with Porter Classic for the Laurel-inspired Presage SPB449

Hands On

05.10.24

Seiko teams up with Porter Classic for the Laurel-inspired Presage SPB449

Seiko collaborates with Japanese sartorial brand Porter Classic, producing a black enamel-dialled tribute to the Laurel.

Seiko’s newest Astron GPS Solar 3X62s are the most conventional-looking, easy-to-operate GPS Astrons yet

Hands On

27.09.24

Seiko’s newest Astron GPS Solar 3X62s are the most conventional-looking, easy-to-operate GPS Astrons yet

Seiko returns to the GPS-enabled Astron line with a slimmer movement and a more approachable overall design with three new models.

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.

New releases from TAG Heuer, Schwarz Etienne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more

Last Week in Watches

22.09.24

New releases from TAG Heuer, Schwarz Etienne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more

After the short break we had following the Geneva Watch Days, we have a start in activity from all levels of brands. TAG Heuer is…

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.

Seiko expands the popular 5 Sports GMT range with three stylish new looks

Hands On

21.09.24

Seiko expands the popular 5 Sports GMT range with three stylish new looks

The Seiko 5KX GMT collection added three stylish new variants in 2024, broadening its already robust appeal.