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Weekend watch (and race car) spotting with JR
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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…
Why the Seiko Turtle could be your first good watch
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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
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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
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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
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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: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic 2020 Limited Edition
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
Novac Djokovic loves the Seiko Astron
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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: Bape and Seiko have done it again with their latest collaboration
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
Saving the Ocean with Seiko Prospex
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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…
WATCHSPOTTING: At Dubai Watch Week 2019
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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
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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
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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
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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: The Seiko 1969 Quartz Astron 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
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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
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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
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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 …
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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’
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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
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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…
What we’d wear if we could wear only one watch brand for the rest of our lives … 
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
3 affordable timepieces that get the nod from watch snobs
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3 affordable timepieces that get the nod from watch snobs

There are certain watches out there in the horological ether that are not only lauded by loyal followers but also able to accomplish a hell…
7 fun facts I discovered at the Seiko Museum
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7 fun facts I discovered at the Seiko Museum

Editor’s note: Seiko is a brand with a pretty incredible history. And a lot of this history goes under the radar, to be honest. Which…
INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Enamel Spring Drive 
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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Enamel Spring Drive 

Presage has been something of a rising star in the Seiko firmament – a classically inspired, dressy collection that has proven to have broad appeal.…
NEWS: The GPHG has announced the full list of finalists for 2019, and we’re pretty excited by these 5 contenders 
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NEWS: The GPHG has announced the full list of finalists for 2019, and we’re pretty excited by these 5 contenders 

Overnight, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève dropped the list of their 84 pre-selected watches, which will be judged within an inch of their lives…
Level up your watch photography with @MracekProductions
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Level up your watch photography with @MracekProductions

Editor’s note: Being a pilot who’s into watches is already cool enough, but when you add in some seriously serious photography skills, that’s the whole…
3 things you need to know about the Seiko Prospex LX collection
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3 things you need to know about the Seiko Prospex LX collection

Editor’s note: The Seiko Prospex LX collection has finally hit Australian shores, so we thought we’d revisit this piece from Baselworld, where the design guru…
HANDS-ON: The Aussie-only Seiko Prospex SRPD50K
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HANDS-ON: The Aussie-only Seiko Prospex SRPD50K

Seiko is a brand with a lot of love in Australia — their watches, especially the divers, are incredibly popular, due in equal parts to…
Exploring the dark side with the Seiko Prospex LX Black editions
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Exploring the dark side with the Seiko Prospex LX Black editions

In case you’re not familiar with Seiko’s Prospex line, it’s a venerable series of ‘professional specification’ watches that are made with a purpose. It’s a long-running…
The watches we bought because someone told us to
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The watches we bought because someone told us to

Editor’s note: Last year we did a team whip around and asked ourselves what watches we bought, not for us, but because other people told…
The Seiko 5 is alive – again
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The Seiko 5 is alive – again

For decades, the Seiko 5 collection has been some of the best-value mechanical watchmaking on the planet. The ability to buy an automatic watch with…
5 affordable vintage watch options
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5 affordable vintage watch options

Watch collecting has never been more present in the public consciousness. Before the quartz revolution of the 1970s, the idea of collecting watches was probably…
To buy or not to buy – how to curate your watch collection
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To buy or not to buy – how to curate your watch collection

Collecting watches is a lot of fun. At least, it should be. If it ever stops being fun, I’d assume that’s because you got into…
RECOMMENDED READING: Why Seiko won’t be producing a 50th anniversary chronograph
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RECOMMENDED READING: Why Seiko won’t be producing a 50th anniversary chronograph

Fifty years ago, the automatic chronograph was born. Depending on which press release, it was the effort of either Zenith, Heuer (et al) or Seiko.…
A winning watch – The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic wore as he hoisted the Wimbledon 2019 trophy high
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A winning watch – The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic wore as he hoisted the Wimbledon 2019 trophy high

Editor’s note: Beyond being one of the greatest tennis players of our time, Novak Djokovic is a pretty great watch ambassador. He’s been with Seiko…
The most interesting watch bracelets of 2018
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The most interesting watch bracelets of 2018

Thanks to their central function in the time-telling process, watch dials often get a significant amount of coverage in the horological media. But this often…
Seiko vs. Garmin – who will survive an ultramarathon?
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Seiko vs. Garmin – who will survive an ultramarathon?

One of the most beautiful elements of the mechanical watch is it doesn’t rely on disposable units of lithium to function. If you keep moving,…