Buying Guides Archives - Time+Tide Watches

11 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Buying Guides

25.04.24

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11 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Blue dials have always been popular, and these 11 watches stand out as being the nicest money can buy right now.

The best watches for finance fanatics, from the classic Datejust to a humble Casio

Buying Guides

07.04.24

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The best watches for finance fanatics, from the classic Datejust to a humble Casio

We all say watches aren't great investments, but does the same ring true for those whose hobby or job revolves around that?

5 of the best watches for photography nerds

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03.04.24

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5 of the best watches for photography nerds

Need a watch to help you calculate exposures, or simply want one to match your camera? Buffy has the list for you.

Trendy, sharp, or otherwise fashion obsessed? These watches are for you

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29.03.24

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Trendy, sharp, or otherwise fashion obsessed? These watches are for you

From chic Cartier's to horoligically hipster Nomos, these are some of the best watches for fashionistas to look into.

Cinephile, film buff, or otherwise movie obsessed? These watches are for you

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23.03.24

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Cinephile, film buff, or otherwise movie obsessed? These watches are for you

From morse code Murph's to classic Casio's, these are some of the best watches for movie nerds to look into.

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16.03.24

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7 of the best bronze watches

Love the antique look of a well-weathered tool? These bronze watches are for you.

Petrolhead, gearhead, or otherwise motorsport obsessed? These watches are for you

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15.03.24

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Petrolhead, gearhead, or otherwise motorsport obsessed? These watches are for you

From iconic racing chronographs to modern rally tributes, these are the best watches for motorsport nerds.

Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

Buying Guides

13.03.24

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Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

We explain why finding smaller chronographs can be so difficult - and share some that are worth your attention.

15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

Buying Guides

07.02.24

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15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, here are the best Year of the Dragon watches.

The best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

Buying Guides

07.02.24

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The best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

If your love language is gift-giving, here’s a list of Valentine's Day watches you can buy now.

Buying Guides

28.01.24

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5 of the best white watches

Whether you're hitting the ski slopes or the white sandy beaches, Cate has you covered with some great white watches.

6 of the best big watches giving big luxury

Buying Guides

06.01.24

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6 of the best big watches giving big luxury

What goes up, must come down, and it's the same with watch sizes. But what about those yearning for a 42mm+ beast?

Buying Guides

05.01.24

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5 of the best diving chronographs

For those who need a touch more timing utility alongside a dive-time bezel, this is the list for you.

Buying Guides

01.01.24

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5 of the best white gold watches

It's not practical, but it sure is beautiful: here's some of the best white gold watches on the market.

Cars and chronometers – the best driving watches you can buy

Buying Guides

28.12.23

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Cars and chronometers – the best driving watches you can buy

We look at the watches that blend driving inspiration and time-telling best.

17 of the best stone dials from $369 to $500k+

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27.12.23

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17 of the best stone dials from $369 to $500k+

From microbrands to repeating tourbillons, there's a stone dial watch to suit most tastes.

Buying Guides

22.12.23

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5 of the best dive watches

The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are five of the best.

Buying Guides

15.12.23

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Best gift watches under $10,000

Continuing our buying guide for the holiday season, we bring you the best watches from our latest NOW Magazine Buying Guide under US$10,000. While some of…

Buying Guides

14.12.23

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Best gift watches under $5,000

After some more budget-friendly options, we enter a more luxurious realm.

Buying Guides

13.12.23

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Best gift watches under $1,000

For those with a little more cash to play, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.

Buying Guides

12.12.23

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5 of the best mountaineering watches

In honour of World Mountains Day, we look at some of the best mountaineering watches on the market.

Buying Guides

12.12.23

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Best gift watches under $500

Just in time for the holidays, The Time+Tide team picks the best watches under $500 to gift for the holidays.

Buying Guides

02.12.23

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10 of the best skeleton watches

Skeletonised watches are surprisingly controversial for pieces that show off intricacies of what we love most about watches. The ones on this list aren't -…

10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

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26.11.23

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10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

40 is a significant milestone for many, and what better way to mark it than with a watch?

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24.11.23

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5 of the best platinum watches

From luxe divers to creations by legendary case makers, we explore the most luxurious case material out there.

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15.11.23

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5 of the best meteorite dial watches

Each slice of meteorite sports a unique pattern and is as old as the Earth itself. Pretty cool thing to use as a dial.

Buying Guides

09.11.23

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5 of the best Italian watch brands

Italy is synonymous with style and elegance, and has a rich legacy of craftsmanship in watchmaking. However, their watch brands are all too often overshadowed…

Buying Guides

07.11.23

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5 of the best asymmetrical watches

No matter where your taste in watches lies, you can pretty much guarantee they’ll mostly be round. Given the circular nature of our journey around…

Buying Guides

31.10.23

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5 of the best wave dials

Sometimes owning a dive watch just isn’t enough proof that you love the ocean. Water resistance is great, but if you don’t hear the waves…

10 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

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26.10.23

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10 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

A watch is just about the best birthday gift, especially for a young adult. What? No. We're definitely not biased.

Buying Guides

24.10.23

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5 of the best two-tone watches

While two-tone may transport some of us straight to the '80s, these five watches prove that the trend is on the rise again.

Buying Guides

17.10.23

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5 of the best budget moonphase watches

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

5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

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15.10.23

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5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

The watch world is currently riding high on another wave of hype as Swatch recently released its latest collaboration, the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba…

Buying Guides

13.10.23

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5 of the best military-inspired watches

US Navy field watches, German fliegers, and Italian Navy divers all make the list of our favourite military-inspired watches.

Buying Guides

08.10.23

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10 of the best flieger watches

The flieger style of pilot’s watches has its roots in World War II, however, they’ve since outgrown their origins and taken on a life of…

10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

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06.10.23

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10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Most 18 year olds will probably wonder why you need a watch when you have the latest iPhone, and that’s a fair point – if…

Buying Guides

04.10.23

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5 of the best space watches

Space may be the final frontier, but there’s nowhere humans would dare go without a good watch. Over the years there have been hundreds of…

Buying Guides

03.10.23

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5 of the best chocolate dial watches

There are browns, and there are browns- and the five watches on this list make the most of this highly debated choice of dial colour.

Buying Guides

30.09.23

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5 of the best yellow watches

You don’t see too many people rocking a yellow watch, which is surprising as it is an easy way to reflect your own boldness and…

Buying Guides

29.09.23

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5 of the best strap monsters

Whether you're working with a limited budget or want a versatile piece, a strap monster is always a plus.

Buying Guides

27.09.23

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5 of the best budget skeleton watches

Here's our guide to watches with open-hearted haute horlogerie looks at reasonable prices.

Buying Guides

18.09.23

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5 of the best Pepsi bezel watches

What’s the most iconic bezel? I think we all know the one that springs to mind. Pepsi bezel watches have garnered a special place in…

Buying Guides

12.09.23

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5 of the best minimalist watches

Sometimes, less is more. Minimalistic design language covers a number of visual elements, at times translating to having fewer of those elements, often it can…

Buying Guides

09.09.23

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6 of the best time-only watches

There's something about a time-only watch that stands out. And that gives me enormous joy.

Buying Guides

07.09.23

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5 of the best manually wound watches

If you’re anything like me, part of the enjoyment of watches is setting aside a bit of time to wind and set them. Automatic movements,…

5 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

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05.09.23

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5 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

You don’t need me to tell you that the Omega Speedmaster is an iconic wristwatch, its legendary status needs no introduction, and its timeless design…

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04.09.23

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5 of the best analogue watches for kids

I haven’t thought much about kids’ watches since… Well, when I was a kid. My first watch was a blue-dialled Timex with a manual movement,…

Buying Guides

31.08.23

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7 of the best carbon fibre watches

Carbon composite technology has come on a long way since its initial creation in the 1960s. It was originally implemented in aerospace manufacturing once British…

Buying Guides

30.08.23

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5 of the best tough watches

Wristwatches generally serve one main purpose, which is of course to tell the time. Some of them display times in other parts of the world,…

Buying Guides

27.08.23

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5 of the best world time watches

In the watch world, practical solutions often evolve into intricate complications. Back in the late 1800s, Swiss watchmaker Emmanuel Cottier tackled a challenge posed by…

Buying Guides

27.08.23

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The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide

What do you get the man who has everything? Finding a good Father’s Day gift can be a real challenge – and if you’re a…

Buying Guides

23.08.23

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5 of the best eco-friendly watches

Wherever you look these days, brands will be happy to tell you how “green” their products really are, hoping that you’ll cut them some slack…

Buying Guides

20.08.23

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5 of the best survival watches

With the growing popularity of shows like Alone and an increasing desire to escape the normalities of life, the art of survival is more popular…

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16.08.23

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7 of the best GMT watches

The relationship between timekeeping and travel is a close one. With its roots in maritime history, progressing into aviation and our ceaseless endeavour to make…

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13.08.23

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5 of the best left-handed watches

August 13th is World Left-Handers Day, and as Time+Tide’s resident southpaw (or mollydooker if you’re a fellow Aussie) I’m taking the opportunity to write about…

Buying Guides

09.08.23

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5 of the best titanium watches

Fellow watch enthusiasts, tell me I’m not the only one that, when trying on a new watch, performs that well-known bobbing motion to get a…

5 of the best bicompax chronographs of 2023

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08.08.23

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5 of the best bicompax chronographs of 2023

There’s a particular charm that bicompax chronographs exude – the two opposing, symmetrical sub-dials giving the watch an unmistakeable charm. To a watch nerd like…

Buying Guides

06.08.23

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5 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches

Whether it’s a car, a fridge or sneakers, some things just look fantastic in white. The only thing that can improve them further, is adding…

Buying Guides

04.08.23

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9 of the best gold watches

A gold watch is the ultimate status symbol. Though the recent horological trend has skewed towards steel as the material of choice, the timelessness of…

Buying Guides

30.07.23

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5 of the best green dials

A green dialled watch can be a welcome tonic from an endless parade of black and blue. A considered choice. A statement that says you’re…

Buying Guides

27.07.23

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7 of the best dress watches

As our classification of what formal attire consists of keeps changing, our definition of what constitutes a dress watch is changing, too. This was an…

Buying Guides

25.07.23

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5 of the best pilot’s watches

For such a specific classification, the term “pilot’s watch” cuts a surprisingly wide swathe in terms of wrist-bound sub-genres. You’ll find classic chronographs, slide-rule bezel…

5 of the best “old money” stealth wealth watches

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24.07.23

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5 of the best “old money” stealth wealth watches

Old money style is characterised by focusing on classic, timeless elegance that’s executed with subtle sophistication and a sense of effortlessness. Often the world of…