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Three watches I wish that Omega, TAG Heuer and Tudor made…
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Three watches I wish that Omega, TAG Heuer and Tudor made…

It’s inevitable that you’ll get to a point in your collecting life where you hit a wall. You find a watch you love. Everything about…
Crossing the threshold: The first time I bought a watch over $1000
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Crossing the threshold: The first time I bought a watch over $1000

Many of us within the watch community can remember the moment we fell in love with a piece. Whether it was a textured dial or…
Go faux it or faux pas? @timepeacer customizes his Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue
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Go faux it or faux pas? @timepeacer customizes his Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue

Vintage watches and retro aesthetics have been dominant forces in the watch marketplace. A well and evenly patinated watch is an extremely valuable commodity, and…
Buckle up: Six of the best watch bracelets by fit
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Buckle up: Six of the best watch bracelets by fit

I love a watch on a bracelet. Somehow the aesthetic just speaks to me, while objectively they also are the most robust means of strapping…
Gone but not forgotten – a love letter to the Tudor North Flag
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Gone but not forgotten – a love letter to the Tudor North Flag

It’s 2015. Baselworld is still a thing. Hundreds of watch media outlets have descended on the town of Basel, Switzerland to report on the latest…
How my Tudor saved me when I hit a kangaroo on my motorbike at 90km/h
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How my Tudor saved me when I hit a kangaroo on my motorbike at 90km/h

One of the coolest things about vintage watches is how they show their age, the lustre of that patina, and the scars and scratches they…
How I settled upon the watch I would pass down to my son
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How I settled upon the watch I would pass down to my son

In the seven years I’ve been collecting watches, I’ve been lucky enough to hear so many stories about unique timepieces being passed down through generations.…
VIDEO: The Rolex Submariner vs the Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight Bronze
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VIDEO: The Rolex Submariner vs the Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight Bronze

When assessing any dive watch, comparisons to the iconic Rolex Submariner are inevitably going to pop up. But the other day in the Time+Tide office,…
You told us about the watches you bought and sold, then bought again (and again…)
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You told us about the watches you bought and sold, then bought again (and again…)

On the poster for the classic rom-com Groundhog Day, Bill Murray is depicted pointing at a clock.  This, of course, is to signify the film’s…
Downsizing to 36mm opens up a world of value: How to find a vintage Submariner for under $5000USD
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Downsizing to 36mm opens up a world of value: How to find a vintage Submariner for under $5000USD

The surge in popularity of Tudor seems unstoppable. The realisation that Small is the New Big has made the  Black Bay 58  a real favourite…
The Tudor Black Bay Bronze 58 is the first Tudor I’ve bought in over 5 years, these are the reasons why…
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The Tudor Black Bay Bronze 58 is the first Tudor I’ve bought in over 5 years, these are the reasons why…

I still clearly and plainly remember the day I first saw a Tudor Black Bay. It happened to be my first ever Basel. The year…
Let’s go to work: The best watches for every job from white collar to tech
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Let’s go to work: The best watches for every job from white collar to tech

Whether you’re keeping a close eye on the stockmarkets, laying girders at a construction site or swapping stacks in a server room, your love for…
I just can’t quit you! The watches that we’ve bought, sold and bought again…
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I just can’t quit you! The watches that we’ve bought, sold and bought again…

There’s a line usually attributed to Albert Einstein that claims that “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” Unfortunately,…
First Tudor boutique in Australia opens with launch of the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze
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First Tudor boutique in Australia opens with launch of the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze

Tudor achieved a perfect storm in Australia recently – launching the first Tudor boutique in the country, and the 50th around the world, while at…
If you could only bring one: The 6 best watches to take on holiday for every budget
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If you could only bring one: The 6 best watches to take on holiday for every budget

Let’s clarify this at the outset. Best is obviously subjective, and if you read my story on how the DOXA SUB 300 Carbon Aqua Lung…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Write us a letter, you might end up in the Friday Wind Down. Like this dude who is spitting fire facts.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Write us a letter, you might end up in the Friday Wind Down. Like this dude who is spitting fire facts.

We get a lot of ‘mail’ at Time+Tide, if you can generously call random DMs, strange emails to info@ and so on as correspondence. The…
Three curious takeaways from the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic launch
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Three curious takeaways from the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic launch

Wow. If you read my latest Tudor article detailing our favorite rumours ahead of the May 25th launch you’ll understand my shock yesterday morning when…
Our 4 favourite Tudor Marine Nationale rumours ahead of the launch tomorrow
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Our 4 favourite Tudor Marine Nationale rumours ahead of the launch tomorrow

Tudor had an incredibly strong showing at Watches & Wonders this year, with the collecting community almost unanimously praising their releases. While the models introduced…
#Kixntix: The toughness of the Tudor Black Bay Chronograph meets the minimalist luxury of Common Projects
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#Kixntix: The toughness of the Tudor Black Bay Chronograph meets the minimalist luxury of Common Projects

The new Tudor Black Bay Chronograph for me definitely scratched an itch I was well aware of, well, two itches. While I’m always impressed by…
The T+T Team pick the best watches from Watches & Wonders 2021
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The T+T Team pick the best watches from Watches & Wonders 2021

Editor’s note: With Watches & Wonders finally in the rear-view mirror (phew!), we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the new watches that…
5 watches spotted at our first Sydney Club Event in what felt like decades!
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5 watches spotted at our first Sydney Club Event in what felt like decades!

What before COVID was a regular, and totally normal, occurrence – meeting up at a bar with friends to drink gin and talk watches –…
The top 5 chronographs of Watches & Wonders 2021
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The top 5 chronographs of Watches & Wonders 2021

Given the disruptive effects of the pandemic upon watch manufacturers, it’s understandable that some are now cagey about taking too many big risks. At this…
Top collectors react to the leftfield Tudor Black Bay 58 in 18K gold. Would they buy it?
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Top collectors react to the leftfield Tudor Black Bay 58 in 18K gold. Would they buy it?

Recently I published my thoughts on the new Tudor Black Bay 58 18K in yellow gold. Tudor really surprised us all this year at Watches…
Hey, wait, so this Tudor Black Bay 58 is silver not steel? What differences are there, then?
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Hey, wait, so this Tudor Black Bay 58 is silver not steel? What differences are there, then?

When you think of Tudor watches, you typically think of stainless-steel, value-driven offerings. But Tudor surprised us all, making the leap to yellow gold as…
INTRODUCING: Tudor’s Black Bay Chonograph hits the sweet spot between the Speedmaster and Daytona
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INTRODUCING: Tudor’s Black Bay Chonograph hits the sweet spot between the Speedmaster and Daytona

The new, all-steel Tudor Black Bay Chronograph seems to me like the sweet middle ground between two iconic watches.  I have a strained relationship with…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: So, it turns out virtual watch fairs cause super-real exhaustion…
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: So, it turns out virtual watch fairs cause super-real exhaustion…

If you live in Melbourne like I do, you’ll agree that it’s one of the best damn places to live in the world. Unless it’s…
ANALYSIS: Gold Tudors are now selling but who exactly will be buying?
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ANALYSIS: Gold Tudors are now selling but who exactly will be buying?

Yesterday it is fair to say that Tudor hit a home run with their releases, notably introducing an attractive duo of precious metal Black Bay…
How our 27-year-old US Editor traded his way to a spectacular watch collection on a budget
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How our 27-year-old US Editor traded his way to a spectacular watch collection on a budget

For a 27-year-old who isn’t the son of an oligarch, Zach Blass has amassed a serious watch collection. Highlights in his watch box include an…
VIDEO: The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G is a two-tone bruiser with winning charm
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VIDEO: The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G is a two-tone bruiser with winning charm

The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G has somewhat been left in the shadows of the oh-so-perfect-but-slightly-over-hyped 58. The original Black Bay 58 in black is…
8 affordable watches on eBay right now for under $5k, including Patek Philippe and Jacob & Co
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8 affordable watches on eBay right now for under $5k, including Patek Philippe and Jacob & Co

Of late, eBay has been making serious strides into the pre-owned watch market and they certainly aren’t slowing down. They recently started a new Instagram…
From Patek Philippe to Tudor – 10 of the best watches under 40mm (Part 1)
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From Patek Philippe to Tudor – 10 of the best watches under 40mm (Part 1)

Confession time: I do not have the largest wrists in the world. Last time I checked, my wrist circumference came in not far above six…
Would you pay $50k for this customised Ed Sheeran Tudor Black Bay?
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Would you pay $50k for this customised Ed Sheeran Tudor Black Bay?

The value of double stamped watches is no secret. Most famously Tiffany & Co. stamped dials have notably elevated the prices of Rolex and Patek…
HANDS-ON: Is the Tudor Pelagos the overlooked dive watch heavyweight?
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HANDS-ON: Is the Tudor Pelagos the overlooked dive watch heavyweight?

Value is a key buzzword in the watch world. Considering this is a luxury industry, any proposition that poses an opportunity to get more than…
The Seiko x Neighborhood dive watch is awesome. Here are 5 watches that (maybe) inspired it including Tudor, Rolex and more
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The Seiko x Neighborhood dive watch is awesome. Here are 5 watches that (maybe) inspired it including Tudor, Rolex and more

Sexy red details combined with vintage inspiration is a marriage made in horological heaven with all Big Box brands wanting in on the game. The…
2021 Watch Predictions: Will the Tudor Black Bay 58 replace the 41mm line-up?
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2021 Watch Predictions: Will the Tudor Black Bay 58 replace the 41mm line-up?

Look, I don’t have a crystal ball that can tell me which new watches will or will not drop this year. But when people raise…
The three watches Zach wore most in 2020: Tudor, Grand Seiko and Rolex
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The three watches Zach wore most in 2020: Tudor, Grand Seiko and Rolex

Editor’s note: You may note one watch gets more air time in this article than the other two. When we originally tasked our team to put…
3 custom Tudor Black Bays in a week! John Mayer’s Undefeated Tudor Black Bay 41mm and Air France’s Fifty-Eight & GMT
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3 custom Tudor Black Bays in a week! John Mayer’s Undefeated Tudor Black Bay 41mm and Air France’s Fifty-Eight & GMT

Having a relationship with brands and authorised dealers is something any watch collector strives for. If you’re thinking that a quick re-read of How to Make…
Lord of the bling: 8 watches that prove diamonds can also be a man’s best friend
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Lord of the bling: 8 watches that prove diamonds can also be a man’s best friend

Many guys dismiss the idea of wearing a diamond watch out of fear it’ll seem ludicrously over the top. Admittedly, countless celebrities rock blinged-out watches…
This is 40: the best watches under $5000 to celebrate that milestone birthday
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This is 40: the best watches under $5000 to celebrate that milestone birthday

“After 40,” Abraham Lincoln once said, “every man gets the face he deserves.” We assume that Abe was talking here about watch faces and so,…
11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 6 – James Yates, model and mental health advocate
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11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 6 – James Yates, model and mental health advocate

Editor’s note: A few months back, we announced that former Editor of GQ Australia, Mike Christensen, was to be our first European Editor. In this series,…
WHY I BOUGHT IT: My Tudor Oyster Prince has the Rolex stamp of approval, without the price tag
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WHY I BOUGHT IT: My Tudor Oyster Prince has the Rolex stamp of approval, without the price tag

To the average punter, casual enthusiast or proper aficionado, there is one brand that manages to muscle itself into just about every current conversation about…
We watched every minute of the GPHG 2020 so you don’t have to. And you owe us a beer, it wasn’t amazing…
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We watched every minute of the GPHG 2020 so you don’t have to. And you owe us a beer, it wasn’t amazing…

The 20th annual GPHG was streamed and broadcast live, with digital spectators tuning in around the world to see who would win what some refer…
“I spat out my drink” – Zach’s honest reactions to 3 GPHG 2020 winners that make no sense
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“I spat out my drink” – Zach’s honest reactions to 3 GPHG 2020 winners that make no sense

As with any awards show, there can be a discrepancy between which watches fans think should have won and the watches that actually win. And…
Peter calls his Tudor Iconaut “weird” and “odd-looking” with looks “only a mother could love”. So, why did he buy it?
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Peter calls his Tudor Iconaut “weird” and “odd-looking” with looks “only a mother could love”. So, why did he buy it?

Editor’s note: Ask most watch enthusiasts what Tudor’s first GMT wristwatch was and they’ll tell you it’s the perpetually popular Black Bay GMT aka “The…
Cut costs, not quality: 5 superb Rolex Explorer alternatives, including Grand Seiko, Tudor and more
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Cut costs, not quality: 5 superb Rolex Explorer alternatives, including Grand Seiko, Tudor and more

I’m not alone in considering the Rolex Explorer one of the best examples of clean, sharp, monochromatic watches out there. But it’s fair to ask…
10 of the best sports watches of 2020 under $10K, including Seiko, Longines and Bulgari
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10 of the best sports watches of 2020 under $10K, including Seiko, Longines and Bulgari

Sports watches have established themselves as the most sought-after and worn watches in the world. With a greater emphasis on outdoor activity and physical health,…
You voted on your favourite Fantasy Watch Collection 10K and the winner is…
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You voted on your favourite Fantasy Watch Collection 10K and the winner is…

The people have spoken, and it is clear that within the Fantasy Watch Collection 10K I was the people’s champion. I take great pride in…
Rockstars rocking vintage watches, Part 3 – Wilsdorf Watches
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Rockstars rocking vintage watches, Part 3 – Wilsdorf Watches

In this final instalment of the Rockstars Rocking Vintage trilogy, we see two famous musicians go the way of Wilsdorf. He founded both Tudor and…
That time David Beckham wore a blacked-out Rolex Sea-Dweller courtside, with a custom Tudor thrown in
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That time David Beckham wore a blacked-out Rolex Sea-Dweller courtside, with a custom Tudor thrown in

Earlier in the week we uncovered a group of celebrities whose daily weapon of choice is not just a modded Rolex, but a modded Milgauss.…
2020 FANTASY WATCH COLLECTION PART 2 – What watches would we buy with a budget of $10,000 USD?
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2020 FANTASY WATCH COLLECTION PART 2 – What watches would we buy with a budget of $10,000 USD?

Like we said in the previous instalment, 2020 has been so bad that fantasy is often all we’ve had left. Fantasies of leaving our houses…
“So comfortable you’ll forget you have it on.” An owner reflects on what makes the OG Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight such a winner
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“So comfortable you’ll forget you have it on.” An owner reflects on what makes the OG Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight such a winner

Editor’s pick: This story concludes with the author, Yannick Chan, saying “I’m really excited to see where Tudor is headed with the Fifty-Eight line. We…