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Andrew reveals five of his own watches in a Media Watch Death Match against Josh from Watchonista (and gets a slapping)

14.04.20

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Andrew reveals five of his own watches in a Media Watch Death Match against Josh from Watchonista (and gets a slapping)

It started with an invitation to join Watchonista’s ‘Home Time Live’, a new series on Instagram that takes followers into the homes of the industry’s…

Pop Culture

10.04.20

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VIDEO: The Seiko SPB149J is a 2020 reimagining of the brand’s first-ever dive watch

We’ve become accustomed to the sight of a vintage reissue in the watch world. Some are good, some are just plain opportunistic and unimaginative, and…

Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 1

Opinion

07.04.20

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Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 1

The development of quartz technology essentially removed the need for the Swiss mechanical watchmaking industry. And yet, both the Swiss and quartz watches are still…

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: No watches for you 2020 says Patek, while Sheeran and Mayer tie 2-2 in the polls!

News

03.04.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: No watches for you 2020 says Patek, while Sheeran and Mayer tie 2-2 in the polls!

Well, what else can possibly happen in this beleaguered watch industry of ours? Fairs are cancelled. Roadshows are roadblocked. Even events are a sweet, champagne-flavoured…

Watch Reviews

02.04.20

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko SPB149J

Dive watches have come a very long way in 55 years. It was 1965 when Seiko first dipped their toe into the waters of serious…

Every Watch Tells a Story

27.03.20

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Feat. Celebrity Death Match, Notorious Robberies and Every Watch Tells A Story returns!

Good news is about as rare these days as a Hodinkee Limited Edition, especially the cache of their Limited Editions they released at retail this…

Your questions about the 2020 Seiko and Grand Seiko collections are answered here

Opinion

27.03.20

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Your questions about the 2020 Seiko and Grand Seiko collections are answered here

This week we were lucky enough to have a number of the latest releases from Seiko and Grand Seiko in the office, and we put…

Every Watch Tells a Story

24.03.20

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Joseph’s murdered out Seiko 5 Sports SRPD79K1 on integrated rubber Crafter Blue strap is a cold killer

Last year, we aired the first series of ‘Every Watch Tells A Story’ on YouTube. The premise is as simple as it gets. When we…

13 of the best watches under $500 that get watch snobs’ approval

Opinion

17.03.20

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13 of the best watches under $500 that get watch snobs’ approval

With all the uncertainty in the world right now, spending several months’ salary on a watch might seem like an idea that can wait a…

The Report Card: Seiko’s 2020 novelties so far

Opinion

12.03.20

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The Report Card: Seiko’s 2020 novelties so far

We may only be three months into 2020, but Seiko is dropping new novelties like the world could end tomorrow … which, given the current…

Diving through the decade – Seiko’s latest dive watches pay tribute to three classics

Watch Reviews

10.03.20

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Diving through the decade – Seiko’s latest dive watches pay tribute to three classics

Blancpain, Rolex, Omega, DOXA … these are the watchmakers we normally associate with being the doyens of creating dive watches. However, as Seiko is keen…

Was this the greatest limited edition Seiko of 2019?

Watch Reviews

08.03.20

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Was this the greatest limited edition Seiko of 2019?

Editor’s note: Seiko dropped what seemed like an innumerable amount of limited edition timepieces in 2019, and that got us thinking – which one was…

Weekend Watch Spotting – Very rare Rolex spotted in the HSNY Edition

Pop Culture

02.03.20

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Weekend Watch Spotting – Very rare Rolex spotted in the HSNY Edition

This weekend we were lucky enough to be visited by the fantastic team from the Horological Society of New York, who were in Australia offering…

IN CONVERSATION: With ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau

Pop Culture

19.02.20

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IN CONVERSATION: With ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau

Google Maps has done a good job of ruining the job of the safari-suited explorer, taking crystal clear pictures of the entire surface of the…

Weekend watch (and race car) spotting with JR

Pop Culture

17.02.20

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Weekend watch (and race car) spotting with JR

It’s a good thing that wearing a watch is something that you can do regardless of the weather, because Australia is in the midst of…

Alfred would approve: 5 of the best Batman bezel watches

Lists

16.02.20

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Alfred would approve: 5 of the best Batman bezel watches

Few other bezel designs in recent memory have conjured more furore and admiration in the horological community than the so-called Batman bezel. Yes, the black…

Why the Seiko Turtle could be your first good watch

Opinion

12.02.20

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Why the Seiko Turtle could be your first good watch

Editor’s note: The Seiko SRP77X collection — watches known affectionately as the Seiko Turtle — are unendingly popular with watch collectors and enthusiasts alike for their clean…

How to factor romance into your choice of Valentine’s Day watch

Pop Culture

12.02.20

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How to factor romance into your choice of Valentine’s Day watch

Valentine’s Day is a tricky one, because there can sometimes be tremendous pressure to pick the love of your life the perfect gift. You know,…

Weekend watch spotting with JR: The Japan edition

Pop Culture

10.02.20

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Weekend watch spotting with JR: The Japan edition

Australia and Seiko have always had a strong relationship … in fact, pretty much every major Japanese watchmaker, whether it be Seiko, Grand Seiko, Casio,…

Weekend watch spotting with JR: The Sunday Blues

Watch Reviews

03.02.20

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Weekend watch spotting with JR: The Sunday Blues

Blue — that was certainly the colour of this weekend just past. Whether it was Rod Laver’s packed tennis court, the fleeting moments of sky that…

Introducing

02.02.20

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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic 2020 Limited Edition

Seventeen-time Grand Slam Champion Novak Djokovic has once again teamed up with long-term sponsor Seiko to create this — the Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic 2020…

Fingerpickin’ good: Queen’s Brian May teams up with Seiko to make a watch inspired by his guitar

News

01.02.20

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Fingerpickin’ good: Queen’s Brian May teams up with Seiko to make a watch inspired by his guitar

Poodle-haired rock god Brian May is world famous as the lead guitarist in Queen who shaped their sound with his nimble-fingered picking and razor-sharp melodies.…

13 of the best watches on bracelets from 2019

Lists

28.01.20

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13 of the best watches on bracelets from 2019

Watches on bracelets are great for a multitude of reasons. They are both durable and comfortable, relatively easy to adjust and aren’t ruined if you…

“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 10: Dive into the world of Seiko Prospex

Auctions

27.01.20

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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 10: Dive into the world of Seiko Prospex

In the world of Seiko diving watches, the collection of watches known as Prospex is actually a contraction of ‘Professional Specifications’, a reference to the…

11 of the best affordable watches that are still seriously cool

Lists

27.01.20

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11 of the best affordable watches that are still seriously cool

If you’re just getting in to watches, you don’t have to spend a lot to have a diverse and interesting collection to choose from. Here…

News

25.01.20

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Novac Djokovic loves the Seiko Astron

Editor’s note: With all the action of the Australian Open now well and truly underway, and following on from news that Seiko and tennis ace…

Introducing

22.01.20

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INTRODUCING: Bape and Seiko have done it again with their latest collaboration

Continuing their creative collaborative partnership, luxury Japanese streetwear label Bape and Japanese watchmaker Seiko have just unveiled their latest limited edition creation … and we…

These were 5 of the best new Seiko watches of 2019

Lists

12.01.20

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These were 5 of the best new Seiko watches of 2019

Where to begin with Seiko in 2019? The Japanese watchmaker has been on a veritable roll for quite some time now, but for the last…

Solar flair: Which Seiko Astron is right for you?

Opinion

07.01.20

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Solar flair: Which Seiko Astron is right for you?

Never has a watch encapsulated the phrase “one watch to do it all” more than the Seiko Astron series. Here is a timepiece with an…

LIST: Time+Tide photographer Jason’s favourite watch photos from 2019

Lists

30.12.19

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LIST: Time+Tide photographer Jason’s favourite watch photos from 2019

I asked Jason, Time+Tide’s resident photographer, if he could tell me his favourite watch photos from 2019 that he had captured, without quite realising the…

HANDS-ON: The stunning Seiko Presage Arita Porcelain Dial SPB093

Watch Reviews

27.12.19

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HANDS-ON: The stunning Seiko Presage Arita Porcelain Dial SPB093

Mastering the creation of a material that was first conceived more than 400 years ago while simultaneously bringing it into the 21st century is no…

Put a smile on your dial: 5 of this year’s best new dials

Pop Culture

26.12.19

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Put a smile on your dial: 5 of this year’s best new dials

What’s the single most important component that dictates whether a new watch will be lauded or loathed by enthusiasts? Personally, I think a timepiece’s dial…

VIDEO: The beautifully brown Seiko Presage SRPD36J1 and SSA392J1

Watch Reviews

24.12.19

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VIDEO: The beautifully brown Seiko Presage SRPD36J1 and SSA392J1

There are myriad impressive things about Seiko’s Presage collection. But if we had to single out one overriding thing that the Japanese watchmaker’s dress watches…

Sublime Subdials: The Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085

Watch Reviews

19.12.19

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Sublime Subdials: The Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085

Editor’s note: Can you judge the success of a watch’s overall aesthetic based purely on its subdials? If you could, then this Seiko Presage Urushi…

Pop Culture

28.11.19

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Saving the Ocean with Seiko Prospex

I recently had the privilege of attending an event with Seiko that focused on their Save the Ocean collection, and the work that can be…

Lists

26.11.19

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WATCHSPOTTING: At Dubai Watch Week 2019

In a city as affluent as Dubai, it isn’t a surprise to see some pretty wild watches come out to play at the city’s own…

3 great steel sports watches for under $3K

Lists

17.11.19

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3 great steel sports watches for under $3K

As much as it pains me to say it, for most people out there, spending anything more than a few hundred dollars for a wristwatch…

Seiko’s Prospex LX Line Diver emerges from GPHG as a winner

News

12.11.19

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Seiko’s Prospex LX Line Diver emerges from GPHG as a winner

Seiko’s fit for purpose range of Prospex LX Line Diver’s watches has beaten some tough competition from the likes of Longines, Ressence and De Bethune…

Changes at Time+Tide, Felix stepping down as editor, new faces in the team

News

01.11.19

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Changes at Time+Tide, Felix stepping down as editor, new faces in the team

Today is a big moment in the short history of Time+Tide. It’s the day we bid farewell to Felix, who is stepping down from his…

Introducing

01.11.19

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INTRODUCING: The Seiko 1969 Quartz Astron 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

It’s fair to say that Seiko has dropped quite a few limited edition anniversary timepieces in 2019, and you definitely could’ve been mistaken for thinking…

Have watch will travel – 5 GMTs under $5K that are ready to hit the road

Lists

25.10.19

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Have watch will travel – 5 GMTs under $5K that are ready to hit the road

Watches with complications — like the chronograph, moonphase or, in this case, the GMT — are less about practical function and more about possibility. Sure, these…

5 for $500: Building a great watch collection for less than $2.5K

Pop Culture

18.10.19

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5 for $500: Building a great watch collection for less than $2.5K

$2.5K can buy you quite a lot in this world – an economy plane ticket to just about anywhere on the planet, a car that’s…

Want to have your watch story published on Time+Tide? We are open for submissions …

News

15.10.19

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Want to have your watch story published on Time+Tide? We are open for submissions …

It’s a question we never, ever get tired of asking. What sealed the deal on your watch? What was the straw that broke the camel’s…

Get to the boutique! The Seiko SNJ025 Solar ‘Arnie’

Watch Reviews

15.10.19

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Get to the boutique! The Seiko SNJ025 Solar ‘Arnie’

The argument could quite easily be made that most watch manufacturers in attendance at this year’s Baselworld watch fair tended to err on the side…

Celebrating half a century with the Seiko Automatic Chronograph 50th Anniversary SRQ029J

Watch Reviews

13.10.19

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Celebrating half a century with the Seiko Automatic Chronograph 50th Anniversary SRQ029J

Fifty years ago, Seiko released one of the first ever automatic chronograph movements in a watershed moment in watchmaking. To mark the occasion, Seiko has…

Opinion

13.10.19

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What we’d wear if we could wear only one watch brand for the rest of our lives …

I know, it’s a horrible prospect, and one that we don’t really want to seriously consider, but you know what, it makes an excellent proposition…

Battle for the blue with the Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K

Watch Reviews

12.10.19

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Battle for the blue with the Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K

Editor’s note: Seiko’s limited editions are pretty legendary, and for good reason. Some of the most coveted are those in the sporty Prospex line. Like…

The heritage heavy hitters – 10 of 2019’s best vintage reissues

Lists

11.10.19

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The heritage heavy hitters – 10 of 2019’s best vintage reissues

Every year in watchland we’re treated to a fresh crop of heritage reissues — modern interpretations of designs of yore. It’s a market category that’s…

VIDEO: Classical elegance shines in the Seiko Presage SJE075 and SJE077

Watch Reviews

04.10.19

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VIDEO: Classical elegance shines in the Seiko Presage SJE075 and SJE077

Over the last few years, Seiko’s Presage collection has earned something of a reputation for excellence in enamel, with a quick succession of hot watches…

HANDS-ON: The Seiko Automatic Chronograph 50th Anniversary — SRQ029J

Watch Reviews

03.10.19

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Automatic Chronograph 50th Anniversary — SRQ029J

Celebrating five decades since its first automatic chronograph was released, Seiko has just unveiled this, the new Seiko Automatic Chronograph SRQ029J 50th Anniversary. First revealed in…

HANDS-ON: The Seiko Chronograph 55th Anniversary — SRQ031J

Watch Reviews

03.10.19

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Chronograph 55th Anniversary — SRQ031J

Some of the coolest and cultiest of vintage Seiko watches are their calibre 5719 monopusher chronographs, released to coincide with the Tokyo Olympics of 1964…