In Depth Archives - Time+Tide Watches

TAG Heuer’s Heritage Director talks 165+ years of chronograph history (& teases Watches and Wonders 2026)

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05.04.26

TAG Heuer’s Heritage Director talks 165+ years of chronograph history (& teases Watches and Wonders 2026)

TAG Heuer's Heritage Director Nicholas Biebuyck talks us through 165+ years of chronograph history and teases Watches and Wonders 2026.

What does Morgan Stanley’s top 50 Swiss watch brands list mean for the average enthusiast? (And Swatch Group’s two cents considered)

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05.03.26

What does Morgan Stanley’s top 50 Swiss watch brands list mean for the average enthusiast? (And Swatch Group’s two cents considered)

We dig into Morgan Stanley's latest Swiss watch industry report, and explain what it means for the average watch lover.

An untold history of Tudor military watches

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20.02.26

An untold history of Tudor military watches

With a spread of vintage Tudor military pieces laid out before a room full of devoted enthusiasts, James Dowling guides us through them.

The case for quantity over “quality”: building a whole collection for the price of a two-tone Datejust

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16.02.26

The case for quantity over “quality”: building a whole collection for the price of a two-tone Datejust

Less is not always more: Andrew O'Connor demonstrates how you can build some rather impressive 3-watch collections for the price of a Rolex.

Breitling sets its sights on pole position with new Aston Martin F1 partnership and the first-ever titanium Navitimer

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05.02.26

Breitling sets its sights on pole position with new Aston Martin F1 partnership and the first-ever titanium Navitimer

Breitling joins the F1 paddock with Aston Martin, debuting a sporty titanium and carbon fibre take on the Navitimer as their inaugural collab.

Audemars Piguet’s first 2026 releases: stone, skeletons, and a push toward “liveable” complications

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03.02.26

Audemars Piguet’s first 2026 releases: stone, skeletons, and a push toward “liveable” complications

AP might be appearing at Watches & Wonders this year, but isn't holding back with its first big round of new watches for 2026.

Bulgari’s “Art of Gold” at LVMH Watch Week 2026 brings the Monete and Tubogas back to centre stage

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22.01.26

Bulgari’s “Art of Gold” at LVMH Watch Week 2026 brings the Monete and Tubogas back to centre stage

Bulgari offers a rose gold secret watch utilising ancient coinage and a yellow-gold, gemstone-set cuff watch to inaugurate its 2026.

Zenith doubles down on Defy at LVMH Watch Week 2026, from black ceramic to a rose-gold tourbillon

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21.01.26

Zenith doubles down on Defy at LVMH Watch Week 2026, from black ceramic to a rose-gold tourbillon

Zenith goes hard on the Defy to start 2026, offering a six-watch release that moves from stealthy black ceramic to precious metal spectacle.

On your marks, get set, go: the history of the chronograph

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08.01.26

On your marks, get set, go: the history of the chronograph

It is often considered the most prolific complication in the watch world, and it has a long, complex, story to tell.

The Art of Fusion in three chapters: a deep dive into Hublot’s past, present and future

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04.01.26

The Art of Fusion in three chapters: a deep dive into Hublot’s past, present and future

Jason Lee pens an in‑depth look at how Hublot has evolved into one of the most talked‑about names in contemporary watchmaking.

How the Australian watch community helped create the TAG Heuer purist’s ultimate Carrera

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10.12.25

How the Australian watch community helped create the TAG Heuer purist’s ultimate Carrera

Co-designed by a group of Aussie watch enthusiasts, this Carrera Glassbox Australian Limited Edition melds cues from two iconic vintage Heuers.

Why TAG Heuer is breaking new boundaries with a powerful Connected collaboration with New Balance

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27.11.25

Why TAG Heuer is breaking new boundaries with a powerful Connected collaboration with New Balance

TAG Heuer's latest collab with New Balance, which pairs a Connected smart watch with running shoes, makes surprising sense.

These Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers La Quête métiers d’art pieces tell centuries-old stories

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09.11.25

These Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers La Quête métiers d’art pieces tell centuries-old stories

The Les Cabinotiers Homage to Epic Warriors Minute Repeater and The Labours of Heracles unite grand feu enamel and hand‑engraving.

This quartet of Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers La Quête high complications honour 270 years of astronomic momentum

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04.11.25

This quartet of Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers La Quête high complications honour 270 years of astronomic momentum

Vacheron Constantin releases four ultra-complicated watches as part of its 270th anniversary celebrations, all with astronomical themes.

Chronographs and carburetors: the timeless link between watches and motorcycles

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29.10.25

Chronographs and carburetors: the timeless link between watches and motorcycles

Our resident motorcycle rider Tom Austin talks about how the bike hobby and the watch hobby have more in common than you might think.

What’s the deal with dealer clocks, and how can you actually get a legit one

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27.09.25

What’s the deal with dealer clocks, and how can you actually get a legit one

The ultimate homeware accessory for watch enthusiasts, dealer clocks are particularly coveted... But there's lots of fakes out there.

Why the Lang & Heyne Georg “Penny Watch” Edition is a collector‑led milestone for Korean watch culture

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26.09.25

Why the Lang & Heyne Georg “Penny Watch” Edition is a collector‑led milestone for Korean watch culture

This 7-piece limited edition created for the Penny Watch community represents the Korean watch collecting community's coming of age.

The Quest Continues: Vacheron Constantin unveils a Louvre‑bound astronomical clock plus a complicated companion wristwatch

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18.09.25

The Quest Continues: Vacheron Constantin unveils a Louvre‑bound astronomical clock plus a complicated companion wristwatch

Vacheron Constantin continues its grand 270th anniversary celebrations with two interconnected haute horlogerie creations.

How being a professional musician informed my first luxury watch purchase

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18.09.25

How being a professional musician informed my first luxury watch purchase

Divers need dive watches, soldiers need field watches, but what sort of watches do musicians need?

Status on the wrist: how I navigated watch etiquette in South Korea’s corporate culture

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15.09.25

Status on the wrist: how I navigated watch etiquette in South Korea’s corporate culture

In South Korea, wearing the right (or wrong) watch at work can make a huge difference.

The subtle innovation that turned Rolex’s first rubber strap into a game changer

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20.08.25

The subtle innovation that turned Rolex’s first rubber strap into a game changer

Rolex's Oysterflex is one of the most comfortable rubber straps in the business... But pairing it with a Glidelock clasp changed the game.

On a tear: the British watch industry has grown 65% in 3 years

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24.07.25

On a tear: the British watch industry has grown 65% in 3 years

The latest bellwether report from the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers suggests massive growth for the industry at large.

Why is the FHH crucial to the growth of the watch industry?

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05.07.25

Why is the FHH crucial to the growth of the watch industry?

A unique organisation, the FHH celebrates its 20th anniversary and marks the good it has brought to our industry.

How Kollokium is making a point of difference in a crowded market

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28.06.25

How Kollokium is making a point of difference in a crowded market

Kollokium has stood out from day one, and it comes down to its unique team and its approach to watchmaking.

We take a look at Panerai’s Watches and Wonders 2025 high watchmaking

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11.05.25

We take a look at Panerai’s Watches and Wonders 2025 high watchmaking

Diving into the new Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT Platinumtech and crazy Jupiterium clock.

Why the Grand Seiko Snowflake was the watch that turned GS into a worldwide phenomenon

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04.05.25

Why the Grand Seiko Snowflake was the watch that turned GS into a worldwide phenomenon

Our resident Grand Seiko superfan Zach Blass goes in-depth into why the Grand Seiko Snowflake is such a historically significant watch.

How did this Piaget become known as the Andy Warhol?

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12.04.25

How did this Piaget become known as the Andy Warhol?

The Piaget Andy Warhol is a made-to-order collection with 200 possible configurations, but how did it get its name?

How the Big Bang created Hublot’s modern universe 20 years ago

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02.04.25

How the Big Bang created Hublot’s modern universe 20 years ago

Hublot's most recognisable model celebrates its 20th anniversary, so we take you on a Big Bang journey through the years.

The V.F.A. 6185-8000 is a $90,000 Grand Seiko you’ve never heard of, but should know about

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02.03.25

The V.F.A. 6185-8000 is a $90,000 Grand Seiko you’ve never heard of, but should know about

Fair warning - Grand Seiko nerdery inbound.

Exploring core members of the Laurent Ferrier Classic collection for its 15th anniversary

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01.03.25

Exploring core members of the Laurent Ferrier Classic collection for its 15th anniversary

Laurent Ferrier celebrates 15 years of haute horlogerie with these three models.

A brief history of the MIL-SHIPS watch, and its modern reissues from Blancpain, Bulova and Tornek-Rayville

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22.02.25

A brief history of the MIL-SHIPS watch, and its modern reissues from Blancpain, Bulova and Tornek-Rayville

An overlooked part of dive watch history, we take a look at the story behind the MIL-SHIPS design, as well as its modern reissues.

Are “JDM” Seikos really that much better than normal Seiko watches?

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16.02.25

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Are “JDM” Seikos really that much better than normal Seiko watches?

Most Seiko lovers would prefer to own a Japanese-made "JDM" Seiko to an international version. But is this preference well-founded?

The history of Cartier, the watchmaker of shapes

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16.02.25

The history of Cartier, the watchmaker of shapes

Cartier has accumulated one of the densest and most revolutionary histories of any luxury brand - here's everything you need to know.

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01.02.25

A guide to every Casio brand, from affordable calculator watches to four-figure metal G-Shocks

What's the difference between a G-Shock and a Pro Trek? And why is Casio Oceanus so expensive? We might have an answer for you.

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17.01.25

The history of Casio: how two brothers created the world’s biggest watch brand

Buffy takes a historical deep dive into the history of Casio, makers of many things useful in our daily lives - especially great watches.

How spies and soldiers help keep mechanical watches relevant

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16.01.25

How spies and soldiers help keep mechanical watches relevant

Forget brand storytelling: there are still a few important use cases for mechanical watches for military and intelligence operatives.

What in-house means for A. Lange & Söhne

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16.01.25

What in-house means for A. Lange & Söhne

Come with us on a tour of A. Lange & Söhne's Glashütte home and find out what goes into its masterpieces.

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07.01.25

The history of Vacheron Constantin, the oldest brand of the Holy Trinity

We dive into the history of one of the oldest and most influential watchmakers in the world, this 'Holy Trinity' brand.

The Monsieur de Chanel evolves in a refreshingly unapologetic direction

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02.01.25

The Monsieur de Chanel evolves in a refreshingly unapologetic direction

The notion of gendered watches is an outdated one, but not as far as Chanel's Monsieur is concerned.

The impressive history and precarious future of Mathey-Tissot

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22.12.24

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The impressive history and precarious future of Mathey-Tissot

Can a once-great supplier of military watches rise from the ashes of uninspiring homages? Mathey-Tissot is betting on the possibility.

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21.12.24

Laurent Ferrier weaves brand DNA into the Classic Moon, complete with a brand first

Signature cues from several models come together in a cohesive manner.

The Current State of the British Watch Industry – as told by those on the inside

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22.11.24

The Current State of the British Watch Industry – as told by those on the inside

We spoke to those on the inside of the British watch industry to discover what it's like as it looks to expand and solidify.

Why electric watches were doomed from the very beginning

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16.11.24

Why electric watches were doomed from the very beginning

Borna takes a closer look at the history of electric watches, and what they've become.

How Junghans went from making straw hats to becoming a global power

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14.11.24

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How Junghans went from making straw hats to becoming a global power

We take you through the intriguing history of an oft-overlooked German manufacturer.

The full circle moment for TAG Heuer’s dive watch collection

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08.11.24

The full circle moment for TAG Heuer’s dive watch collection

We look through the history of Heuer's and TAG Heuer's dive watches, and how the brand cleverly uses reissues.

How Timex has sold $1 watches for 170 years

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03.11.24

How Timex has sold $1 watches for 170 years

There have been plenty of ups and downs in the history of Timex, and its recent $1 watch release bookends them all perfectly.

How did watches evolve into wristwatches?

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16.10.24

How did watches evolve into wristwatches?

Buffy explores the history of the wristwatch, which goes back further than you might think.

Should you take ring watches seriously? Their history and place in watchmaking

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07.09.24

Should you take ring watches seriously? Their history and place in watchmaking

For as long as watchmaking has been distinguished from clockmaking, the Venn diagram between watches and jewellery has been a circle. No amount of utility…

Seiko dominated the 1960s with three historical firsts in style and technical innovation

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25.08.24

Seiko dominated the 1960s with three historical firsts in style and technical innovation

Seiko has been a much-loved enthusiast brand for a long time. But it was the 1960s that defined its long-term success.

Why are HMT watches underrated outside of India?

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18.08.24

Why are HMT watches underrated outside of India?

From Citizen roots to shutting down, HMT watches still offer plenty of value - but getting one is a different story.

Deep Freeze: the cool history of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic

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13.08.24

Deep Freeze: the cool history of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic

With its recent release we wanted to go back to the history books and discover the incredible story of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic.

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08.08.24

Credor: A history of the Seiko Corporation’s most enigmatic brand and its defining characteristics

With Credor largely sheltered in Japan, we dig into the history of Seiko's secretive brand and its defining characteristics.

Laurent Ferrier, the watchmaker with three careers, from Patek Philippe to Le Mans driver

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02.08.24

Laurent Ferrier, the watchmaker with three careers, from Patek Philippe to Le Mans driver

Find out how bringing the Nautilus to life, excelling at Le Mans, and family brought the Laurent Ferrier brand to life.

The underappreciated history of Mido, and where it stands today

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30.07.24

The underappreciated history of Mido, and where it stands today

Mido has an incredibly rich history, and its one we don't hear about often enough, so we took a dive into the archives to find…

Learning about the madness of Magic Gold at the Hublot manufacture

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28.07.24

Learning about the madness of Magic Gold at the Hublot manufacture

Hublot Magic Gold is the world's first scratch-resistant 18k gold... But is it really? And how do they make it?

How Borgel and Taubert revolutionised water resistance

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27.07.24

How Borgel and Taubert revolutionised water resistance

Buffy tells the story of waterproofing pioneers Borgel and Taubert, the casemakers that preceded the modern dive watch.

An exclusive look at two military-issued Tudors for the French special forces

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26.07.24

An exclusive look at two military-issued Tudors for the French special forces

It's not often we get to see watches made for these elite forces, and we've managed to get hands on with two.

Horage just invented a new way to regulate your own watch

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24.07.24

Horage just invented a new way to regulate your own watch

It's not often we get something that feels new in the world of watchmaking, making the Horage Microreg development truly exciting.

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15.07.24

The ultimate Orient watch guide that demystifies the popular entry-level brand

While you might've heard of the Bambino or Mako, Buffy brings you the full-low-down on Orient.

From Bauhaus to Brutalism – the relationship between art movements and watch design

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06.07.24

From Bauhaus to Brutalism – the relationship between art movements and watch design

Various art movements have influenced every aspect of our lives and our watches are no different.

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23.06.24

Every watch brand that has collaborated with Ferrari

The prancing horse has graced some of the greatest sports cars of all time, and it can be found on a number of great watches…

The oddball Gérald Genta-designed Omega that everyone forgets about

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23.06.24

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The oddball Gérald Genta-designed Omega that everyone forgets about

Designed by Gérald Genta, launched as a quartz model, and iterated upon over the next decade, it's a fun-filled model from Omega's past.

History of the tourbillon, and the relevance of the complication today

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22.06.24

History of the tourbillon, and the relevance of the complication today

From its infancy in a Breguet letter to the latest triple-axis wonder, we explore the history of the tourbillon.