William Wood Archives - Time+Tide Watches

Events

20.03.24

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British watchmaking is back

British Watchmakers' Day has just passed with a resounding success, with over 1,300 people in attendance at the Royal Horticultural Halls.

New releases from Rolex, Fleming, Venezianico and more

Last Week in Watches

17.03.24

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New releases from Rolex, Fleming, Venezianico and more

A sneaky new Day-Date for the Oscars plus an impressive indie debut defined this week.

The William Wood Fire Exit shows dedication to evacuation

Micro Mondays

11.03.24

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The William Wood Fire Exit shows dedication to evacuation

Though nobody asked for it, William Wood made a watch dedicated to the fire or emergency exit sign. And it's awesome.

Only Watch out – EveryWatch is the new piece unique auction in town

Auctions

02.08.23

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Only Watch out – EveryWatch is the new piece unique auction in town

First of all I’d like to apologise for the punny title – it was simply too tempting. Slated to take place from August 16-23, the…

Micro Mondays

06.02.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The William Wood Fearless is the brand’s first field watch

There’s a romanticisation that surrounds firefighting that’s been around since the profession’s inception. Firemen are mentioned by wide-eyed children in the same breath as astronauts…

Five of Ricardo’s favourites from Windup Watch Fair NYC 2022

Lists

29.10.22

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Five of Ricardo’s favourites from Windup Watch Fair NYC 2022

This past week, New York City became the centre of the watch world as it hosted two major watch events. One of those, Windup Watch…

Introducing

13.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The William Wood Fearless collection delivers enhanced wearability and a sense of fun

One of my first hands-on reviews for Time+Tide in early 2020 was the William Wood Red Watch, and I was definitely a fan. The way…

William Wood is raffling a motorbike, we also raffled a motorbike. Which one is better?

Pop Culture

21.04.22

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William Wood is raffling a motorbike, we also raffled a motorbike. Which one is better?

START YOUR ENGINES: In 2018, we had a little dalliance with the brand that used to inhabit our HQ space, and now lives next door:…

Micro Mondays

07.03.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: Get red-faced and bronze-cased with the William Wood Valiant Bronze Ruby

Editor’s note: Having turned five last week, we wanted to point out the great timepieces and charitable efforts by our friends at William Woods watches.…

Micro Mondays

16.11.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: Get red-faced and bronze-cased with the William Wood Valiant Bronze Ruby

Perhaps it’s something we take for granted, but one of the things we can always count on is the valour and bravery of our local…

Auction: The William Wood 9/11 Time For Heroes will help those who risk life and limb in the line of duty

Auctions

07.09.21

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Auction: The William Wood 9/11 Time For Heroes will help those who risk life and limb in the line of duty

Certain days in your life are impossible to forget. Some bring joy and happiness to your heart, like the day you get married or the…

Micro Mondays

01.03.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: The William Wood Triumph collection is a set of chronographs ready to catch fire

William Wood is known for their well built and accessibly priced timepieces, all of which are inspired by fire rescue and the brave people who…

Hose before bros: William Wood make a customised watch for the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade!

News

27.01.21

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Hose before bros: William Wood make a customised watch for the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade!

Last July, the Melbourne Metropolitian Fire Brigade merged with the Victorian Country Fire Authority and formed the Fire Rescue Victoria. This, however, meant the retirement…

5 great watch gift options under $5K if you don’t know what to buy this Christmas

Lists

20.12.20

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5 great watch gift options under $5K if you don’t know what to buy this Christmas

Christmas is COMING. Yes, even in this year we are going to experience the delights of Christmas trees, the beach for the lucky Australians, and…

Micro Mondays

14.12.20

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MICRO MONDAYS: The William Wood Valiant Bronze is inspired by firemen and smoking hot

If there is one main takeaway from our Micro Mondays series, it’s that you don’t have to spend top dollar to get a top-notch watch.…

Every Watch Tells a Story

01.05.20

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EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Andrew’s DOXA SUB 1200T and the William Wood Valiant Red Watch face off on each wrist

“Why is he yelling?” someone in the YouTube comments has already asked. And it’s a good question. In my first appearance in Every Watch Tells…

ISO-FIX: Depressed? Here are 15 fun, guilt-free watches you can buy right now for under $1000

Lists

21.04.20

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ISO-FIX: Depressed? Here are 15 fun, guilt-free watches you can buy right now for under $1000

There have been several strange side effects of the rubbish situation we currently find ourselves in. Pushbikes, for example, are now more valuable than palladium. And because…

“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #1

Pop Culture

30.01.20

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“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #1

Over the next two posts, we’ll be showing the final additions to the “Watch & Act!” Auction. Lot 19: Baltic Watches – Aquascaphe Prototype Based…