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9 of the best small watches, 35mm or under

Buying Guides

12.01.25

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9 of the best small watches, 35mm or under

Sometimes it can be nice to just wear something that doesn’t fill up every available millimetre of skin.

Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst

Lists

05.01.25

Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst

The Swatch x Omega Bioceramic MoonSwatch is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, but not all variants are equal...

What are the most controversial watches in your collection? Here’s what you had to say

Watch Culture

02.01.25

What are the most controversial watches in your collection? Here’s what you had to say

As long-time lovers of the weird and wonderful, we’ll always support a controversial watch choice - here's what our community had to say.

It’s been a big year for watches: here were some of the best watch moments of 2024

Friday Wind Down

27.12.24

It’s been a big year for watches: here were some of the best watch moments of 2024

Let's take a quick look back at The Year That Was in watches and reminisce on some of the highlights of the year.

5 of the best affordable moonphase watches

Buying Guides

26.12.24

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5 of the best affordable moonphase watches

Moonphases don't have to be reserved for the deepest of pockets - here are our five affordable favourites.

New releases from Simon Brette, Richard Mille, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

22.12.24

New releases from Simon Brette, Richard Mille, Breguet and more

With Christmas nearly here there seems to be no respite from brands releasing new watches, with Year of the Snake releases starting already.

Swatch releases a new Scuba Fifty Fathoms out of the blue

Introducing

17.12.24

Swatch releases a new Scuba Fifty Fathoms out of the blue

Catching us all by surprise, the new Blue Lagoon.

The best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point

Buying Guides

10.12.24

The best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point

Some of the most refreshing dials to look at on the market today.

The best analogue watches for kids that could turn them into future watch nerds

Buying Guides

03.12.24

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The best analogue watches for kids that could turn them into future watch nerds

Digital watches are all well and good - and we love them! But if you want your kids to learn reading analogue time, start with…

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Watch Education

24.11.24

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Understanding how your watch will age can be an important step in knowing how to look after it for years to come.

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.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

Lists

13.11.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

There’s an almost tangible romance to shopping in person, now you can spend a day perusing one of the world’s most charming cities — London.

Plastic fantastic: the 6 best plastic watches

Buying Guides

07.11.24

Plastic fantastic: the 6 best plastic watches

Plastic doesn't have to equal cheap - here are the watches to prove it.

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Last Week in Watches

03.11.24

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Tudor drops an unexpected GMT, Ulysse Nardin goes freaky traditional, and Ralph Lauren makes a watch fit for a fancy cowboy.

The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist

Buying Guides

02.11.24

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The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist

Add some sunshine to your life with these yellow dial watches, as the nights start to get longer and days get shorter.

Andrew & Justin Hast tackle the watch industry’s sense of humour

Friday Wind Down

01.11.24

Andrew & Justin Hast tackle the watch industry’s sense of humour

Andrew and Justin are taking on the serious topic of the watch industry's sense of humour, or a lack thereof, at WatchPro Salon in London.

Swatch’s latest MoonSwatch, the Mission to Earthphase, offers a romantic new complication

Introducing

30.10.24

Swatch’s latest MoonSwatch, the Mission to Earthphase, offers a romantic new complication

This latest Swatch x Omega collab is the most complicated MoonSwatch yet.

7 of the spookiest watches for Halloween 2024

Buying Guides

24.10.24

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7 of the spookiest watches for Halloween 2024

Get your spook on with these 7 watches that range from Gothic and grim to just plain goofy.

6 of the best budget skeleton watches showing off without being too pricey

Buying Guides

14.10.24

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6 of the best budget skeleton watches showing off without being too pricey

If you want to see your movement without sacrificing a kidney.

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.

The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

Buying Guides

04.10.24

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The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

Transparent watches are often split into two categories – the cheap, plastic stuff that you find in the toy section or invisible paragons of crystal…

The one millionth MoonSwatch is heading to auction

News

03.10.24

The one millionth MoonSwatch is heading to auction

Helping raise money for charity, the one millionth Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch to be made is heading to auction.

Buying Guides

23.09.24

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8 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

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.

Buying Guides

15.09.24

6 of the best watches under US$100

Finding a cheap watch is getting harder and harder, but there are still some quality options under US$100.

Swatch is finally selling the MoonSwatch on its website, but…

News

05.09.24

Swatch is finally selling the MoonSwatch on its website, but…

The MoonSwatch is finally available online for purchase. Well... At least four models are, and exclusively in the USA and China.

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

Friday Wind Down

16.08.24

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

While everyone may be scrutinising Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's breaking routines, as watch geeks we just want to identify the watch on her wrist.

Teutonic minimalism – 6 of the best Bauhaus watches

Buying Guides

16.08.24

Teutonic minimalism – 6 of the best Bauhaus watches

"Less, but better", the design ideology applies to all of these Bauhaus watches, though in vastly different ways.

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.

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.

9 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Buying Guides

28.07.24

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9 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches on the market.

New releases from Hublot, Omega, Konstantin Chaykin and more

Last Week in Watches

28.07.24

New releases from Hublot, Omega, Konstantin Chaykin and more

The Olympics have started, so sports watches prevailed last week.

Swatch’s latest MoonSwatch keeps the moonphase, ditches Snoopy & goes for a blue panda look

Introducing

24.07.24

Swatch’s latest MoonSwatch keeps the moonphase, ditches Snoopy & goes for a blue panda look

We'd joke that releases like this are once in a blue moon, but it seems the opposite is true: Swatch just can't stop releasing new…

New releases from Piaget, Furlan Marri, Hermès and more

Last Week in Watches

21.07.24

New releases from Piaget, Furlan Marri, Hermès and more

Flying saucers, pocket watches and rainbows: there isn’t a single boring piece this week!

If Taylor Swift and Swatch ever collaborated it could be MoonSwatch massive

Opinion

13.07.24

If Taylor Swift and Swatch ever collaborated it could be MoonSwatch massive

Imagine a Swatch Skin collection with Taylor Swift album covers printed on the dials.

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.

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

16.06.24

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

This was a big week for watch releases, with high-profile motorsports-inspired watches and yet more MoonSwatch variants.

Friday Wind Down

14.06.24

The real missed MoonSwatch opportunity…

Earth to Swatch and Omega: a major athletic competition the group is tied to could have offered a major MoonSwatch moment.

Does the new Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission on Earth solve the fatigue surrounding the collection?

Opinion

12.06.24

Does the new Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission on Earth solve the fatigue surrounding the collection?

New Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission on Earth models have arrived, but is this what the collection needed in the face of waning momentum?

Swatch drops teasers for June 2024 Omega collaboration. These were your predictions

Watch Culture

12.06.24

Swatch drops teasers for June 2024 Omega collaboration. These were your predictions

Swatch has once again fired up the watch community with two teasers suggesting a new collaboration with Omega is coming June 2024.

Buying Guides

28.05.24

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9 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.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Lists

12.05.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…

New releases from Doxa, M.A.D. Editions, Krayon and more

Last Week in Watches

08.04.24

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New releases from Doxa, M.A.D. Editions, Krayon and more

Watches and Wonders is now truly upon us and, as the big box brands have to stop releases as per fair rules, independent brands are…

Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

Friday Wind Down

05.04.24

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Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

An unexpected return for Snoopy, and Omega doubles down on their pursuit of perfection.

Live on the ground for the Snoopy Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to Moonphase sales launch (Live Pics, Video)

Events

26.03.24

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Live on the ground for the Snoopy Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to Moonphase sales launch (Live Pics, Video)

We got ahead of the line at the Melbourne Swatch boutique to take a closer look at the new Snoopy MoonSwatch.

New releases from Swatch x Omega, MB&F, Renaud Tixier and more

Last Week in Watches

23.03.24

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New releases from Swatch x Omega, MB&F, Renaud Tixier and more

The Snoopy MoonSwatch was not the only cool release this past week: there were also hot debuts from independents and a resized icon.

The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

Friday Wind Down

22.03.24

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The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

Watches and F1 go hand in hand, so we're on the ground sniffing out watch stories at Albert Park.

The MoonSwatch Mission to the Moonphase finally brings Snoopy into the fray

Introducing

21.03.24

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The MoonSwatch Mission to the Moonphase finally brings Snoopy into the fray

Swatch unveils the long-rumoured Snoopy variant of the MoonSwatch, with a brand new moonphase complication.

Snoopy MoonSwatch teased for March 26, 2024 in print advertisement

News

21.03.24

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Snoopy MoonSwatch teased for March 26, 2024 in print advertisement

Recently, a print advertisement insert from Swatch was discovered - bearing a paw print pressed into the surface of the moon.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

02.03.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Pop Culture

02.03.24

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Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Sponsorships aside, are there any actual watch nerds among the current F1 line-up?