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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

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18.03.25

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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?

Celebrating complication with 10 of the most complicated watches of all time

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12.03.25

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Celebrating complication with 10 of the most complicated watches of all time

Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, here’s some of the best female-led watch brands

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08.03.25

To celebrate International Women’s Day, here’s some of the best female-led watch brands

In time for International Women’s Day, we shine a light on some of the women in watches you ought to know about by now.

Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst

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04.03.25

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...

The best and most random Seiko special editions

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14.02.25

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The best and most random Seiko special editions

Seiko and limited editions - a match made in heaven. Here's some of the best.

8 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s

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12.02.25

8 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s

The 1950s could be considered an era of horological renaissance, and these are the watches that defined it.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

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08.02.25

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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.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite musical watch collaborations

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08.02.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite musical watch collaborations

We've put together a Greatest Hits album of musical watch collaborations that continue to chart in the minds of enthusiasts.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite LVMH Watch Week 2025 releases

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27.01.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite LVMH Watch Week 2025 releases

Really, it was more like two and a bit days rather than a week - but there were still plenty of great watches to pick…

The most unusual case materials in watchmaking, from ‘chameleon’ sapphire to Swiss cheese

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25.01.25

The most unusual case materials in watchmaking, from ‘chameleon’ sapphire to Swiss cheese

Forget steel or gold, let's get weird.

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

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20.01.25

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

2025 brings the Year of the Wooden Snake, and with it, a bunch of Lunar New Year watches.

These 5 watch brands know how to have a bit of fun

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19.01.25

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These 5 watch brands know how to have a bit of fun

Watches can be so uptight and boring, but these brands have no interest in overinflated egoes, putting all their eggs in the fun basket.

Our favourite Patek Philippe watches of 2024

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12.01.25

Our favourite Patek Philippe watches of 2024

Patek Philippe has had a controversial 2024, but for this article, we focus on the highlights. There are quite a few, and they shine bright.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches from the 82nd Golden Globe Awards

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11.01.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches from the 82nd Golden Globe Awards

We're not here to talk about the frocks, we're here to talk about the clocks.

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10.01.25

Our favourite IWC watches of 2024

High complications presented in accessible fashions without pretension really set IWC apart in 2024.

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08.01.25

Our favourite Longines watches of 2024

There has been a wide variety from Longines last year, with a real gem of a release taking us all by surprise at the end…

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06.01.25

Our favourite independent brand watches of 2024

Independents are getting ever more hot. Here are five of our favourites from last year.

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05.01.25

Our favourite TAG Heuer watches of 2024

2024 saw TAG Heuer revive multiple fan-favourite designs, collaborate with tastemakers (including us!), continue to iterate on the popular Carrera Glassbox and even dabble in…

6 wild watches that make the most of off the shelf movements

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05.01.25

6 wild watches that make the most of off the shelf movements

High complications or unique designs don't have to come with a high price tag.

Our favourite Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2024

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04.01.25

Our favourite Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2024

JLC spread its attention across several collections in 2024, rather than focusing on just one model.

The three watches Andrew wore most in 2024 are…

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04.01.25

The three watches Andrew wore most in 2024 are…

Andrew had a love affair with rose gold in 2024, as well as a watch with more than a few celebrity connections...

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04.01.25

Our favourite Hublot watches of 2024

Watchmaking's controversial avant-garde brand had plenty to show for 2024, with artist collaborations and utterly Hublot tech innovations.

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01.01.25

Our favourite British watches of 2024

It's been a big year for British watches, and our round-up of the best releases show just how creative this island can be.

Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

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01.01.25

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Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

As Jeremy Clarkson got into more shenanigans in Clarkson's Farm Season 2, we noticed his choice of wristwear changed from Omega to Breitling.

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2024 are…

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31.12.24

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2024 are…

Like his top 3 last year, Jamie's high rotation this year was quite a diverse trio, with each watch featuring a different type of movement.

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31.12.24

Our favourite Tissot watches of 2024

Though two PRX models make this list, Tissot wasn't a one-trick pony in 2024.

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30.12.24

Our favourite Tudor watches of 2024

2024 was arguably the year Tudor finally shrugged off the "Rolex's little sibling" label, thanks to a bevy of strong new watch releases.

The Time+Tide Team shares their 2025 watch resolutions

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30.12.24

The Time+Tide Team shares their 2025 watch resolutions

New Year's resolutions are great, but what about some watch-collection resolutions for 2025? We've got a few.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches of 2024

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29.12.24

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches of 2024

Another year draws to a close, so the Time+Tide team gets together to pick the our favourite watches of 2024.

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28.12.24

Our favourite Breitling watches of 2024

It's been a big year at Breitling as the brand turns 140 years old, and the watches they've brought us have reflected this magnitude.

The three watches Russell wore most in 2024 are…

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27.12.24

The three watches Russell wore most in 2024 are…

It's been a big year for me in 2024 and the three watches that accompanied me over the last 12 months tell some of that…

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26.12.24

Our favourite Seiko watches of 2024

With as many releases as you'd expect from Seiko, it took some thinking to whittle them down to only five favourites.

The three watches Pietro wore most in 2024 are…

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25.12.24

The three watches Pietro wore most in 2024 are…

I've got to try on lots of watches this year for taking photos and reviews, but only a couple have some real wrist time.

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24.12.24

Our favourite Cartier watches of 2024

Cartier's star has continued to rise in 2024, with a mix of quirky complications, vintage reissues and fun new sizes for classic designs.

The Time+Tide team picks their one watch collection

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23.12.24

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The Time+Tide team picks their one watch collection

The Time+Tide Editorial Team has come together to nominate what they believe to be the best one watch collection.

Our favourite Casio G-Shock watches of 2024

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22.12.24

Our favourite Casio G-Shock watches of 2024

We pick through Casio's many 2024 G-Shock releases to find five of the best.

Our favourite Vacheron Constantin watches of 2024

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21.12.24

Our favourite Vacheron Constantin watches of 2024

A small selection of Vacheron Constantin's best of 2024, with everything from slim dress pieces to the most complicated watch in the world.

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2024 are…

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20.12.24

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2024 are…

While I may not have been scouring eBay this year, I've certainly dipped in and out with a few purchases and sales shifting my collection.

Our favourite Grand Seiko watches of 2024

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19.12.24

Our favourite Grand Seiko watches of 2024

Grand Seiko released a ton of watches this year, but we managed to narrow down our five favourites.

The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

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17.12.24

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The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

Today we’re going to take a look at the top 5 most expensive Hublot watches, one of the grandest displays of unashamed opulence.

The three watches Borna wore most in 2024 are…

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15.12.24

The three watches Borna wore most in 2024 are…

Borna went from a vintage-inspired trio to a more diverse bunch for 2024.

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14.12.24

Our favourite Hamilton watches of 2024

Everyone's favourite field watch brand had a lot more going for it in 2024.

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14.12.24

Our favourite Omega watches of 2024

It's been a big year for Omega with the Olympics and nearly endless releases, but we've tried to pick out some favourites.

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13.12.24

Our favourite Rolex watches of 2024

It was not a revelatory year for Rolex, but there were certainly some standout favourites...

The most unique uses of lume in watchmaking

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01.12.24

The most unique uses of lume in watchmaking

Lume isn't just a tool to help you read the time in the dark - it's also an avenue for creative expression.

The most collectable quartz watches to annoy the snobs

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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.

The Time+Tide team picks the most underrated watch dials

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20.11.24

The Time+Tide team picks the most underrated watch dials

The rules of the game: pick a watch with a very underrated dial, ideally from a brand that is not typically known for its dials.

5 of the most underrated dials, based on your Instagram feedback

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11.11.24

5 of the most underrated dials, based on your Instagram feedback

Dials are one of the most important elements of a watch - and here are 5 watches that our community reckons have seriously underrated dials.

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite TimeForArt 2024 watches

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12.10.24

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite TimeForArt 2024 watches

All raising money for a good cause, we select our favourite watches from this year's TimeForArt auction with some surprise choices.

Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

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09.10.24

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Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

It may not feel that long ago for many of us, but some of the watches made in the '90s had a big impact on…

The best watches for heading to outer space

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03.10.24

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The best watches for heading to outer space

With space travel seemingly on the rise you might want to prepare for it by getting the right watch for the occasion now.

The thinnest mechanical watches ever made

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25.09.24

The thinnest mechanical watches ever made

Somehow, 5th place is just 2mm thick! Until the record is broken again, here are the thinnest mechanical watches ever made.

Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

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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.

The best America’s Cup watches of the past

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14.09.24

The best America’s Cup watches of the past

The oldest, continually-running sporting event in the world has seen some serious horological power over the years, these are our favourites.

The best stone dials that we have yet to see

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13.09.24

The best stone dials that we have yet to see

We've all seen lapis and onyx dials, but what about those beautiful stones that are seemingly forgotten by watchmaking?

The Time+Tide team picks their GPHG favourites and snubs

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05.09.24

The Time+Tide team picks their GPHG favourites and snubs

It's that time of the year again, but other than our favourites, here's a few brands we think got snubbed.

7 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

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02.09.24

7 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

The age of quartz is well and truly underway, but the 1970s would bring about many more changes.

All the watch tools you need to care for your collection

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23.08.24

All the watch tools you need to care for your collection

Keep your collection in tip-top condition with a few simple tools that you don't need a degree in watchmaking to use.

6 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science & Seiko

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21.08.24

6 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science & Seiko

The '60s were a particularly groovy and innovative time for watchmaking, especially thanks to Seiko.

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch with celebrity provenance

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18.08.24

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch with celebrity provenance

The Time+Tide Editorial Avengers have assembled to each share their favourite watches with celebrity provenance.

The Time+Tide team Picks their Holy Trinity brands

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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.

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch complications

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24.07.24

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The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch complications

Utility or complication for the sake of it? The T+T team picks their favourites.

The three independent watch brands whose founders have tied the knot

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23.07.24

The three independent watch brands whose founders have tied the knot

I take thee, to be my wedded watchmaker, till death do us part.