Lists Archives - Time and Tide Watches

Our top 6 watches from Bremont’s Melbourne boutique

Lists

28.09.23

3028

Our top 6 watches from Bremont’s Melbourne boutique

We visited Bremont's flagship Australian boutique in Melbourne and picked 6 must-see references they've got in the range.

The T+T team picks their favourite waitlisted watches

Lists

22.09.23

5200

The T+T team picks their favourite waitlisted watches

In a world where hype is seemingly king, there are watches that us regular mortals are unlikely to ever be able to obtain. Waitlist numbers…

12 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter

Lists

21.09.23

4052

12 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter

Our guide to the 12 of the best Grand Seiko references of the modern era, and why they're so important.

5 of our favourite watches available via Sotheby’s x Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned

Lists

12.09.23

4905

5 of our favourite watches available via Sotheby’s x Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned

According to the Boston Consulting Group, pre-owned watch sales accounted for nearly one third of the total watch sales for the year – with pre-owned…

Lists

09.09.23

14458

Time+Tide City Buying Guide – Melbourne

This is it. The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved, and the significant other has been convinced this is the last one (honest).…

New releases from HYT, Citizen, Bulgari and more

Lists

03.09.23

4286

New releases from HYT, Citizen, Bulgari and more

As we predicted last week, the amount of releases these past seven days was massive. Geneva Watch Days is one of the key events in…

9 Dungeons & Dragons races and the watches they’d wear

Lists

17.08.23

2753

9 Dungeons & Dragons races and the watches they’d wear

The popularity of Dungeons & Dragons is at an all-time high, since nerd culture became pop culture and TV shows like Stranger Things boosted sales…

6 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch…

Lists

11.08.23

8208

6 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch…

As a watch collector, it is very dangerous to assume that you know everything – and I am not just talking specifications, reference numbers and…

The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now

Lists

07.08.23

6804

The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now

If you ask a watch enthusiast, one of the most exciting parts of the hobby is not actually wearing watches. The real excitement stems from…

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual lacquer dials continue to attract an A-list crowd – a definitive list

Lists

06.08.23

38618

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual lacquer dials continue to attract an A-list crowd – a definitive list

Unobtanium. It is a word many collectors use these days, with more and more references fitting this gloomy bill. It sucks to know that when…

Lists

04.08.23

4083

Affordable watches for 5 kinds of goths

It doesn’t get much opportunity to surface in my position of watch journalism, but I have a deep love of the dark and cryptic. From…

Frustration-free watch tool upgrades everyone should own

Lists

02.08.23

3831

Frustration-free watch tool upgrades everyone should own

If you’ve jumped into the deep end of the watch collecting pool, you’ve probably accumulated a few tools for accomplishing minor tasks, such as changing…

Borna’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

Auctions

01.08.23

3419

Borna’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

There are those rare times when the watch industry seemingly comes together to do something great, causing even the most devoted online trolls to retreat…

Auctions

31.07.23

4695

D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant…

How colour theory affects your watch collection

Lists

18.07.23

5142

How colour theory affects your watch collection

Given the huge variety in colours, gradients and and textures on dials these days, it’s more important than ever to understand how colour actually works.…

Lists

12.07.23

4971

Zach’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

Only Watch is probably my favourite endeavour within the watch industry. It is the ultimate horological win-win-win scenario. First and foremost, the charity auction raises…

Step aside About Effing Time – this is my ultimate three-watch collection

Lists

06.07.23

6906

Step aside About Effing Time – this is my ultimate three-watch collection

Building a fantasy watch collection is a fun game many watch collectors play. With so many watches to choose from, and so many collector-personalities to…

We asked you to describe the condition of this salvaged Rolex Submariner – these are our 5 favourite responses

Lists

25.06.23

3701

We asked you to describe the condition of this salvaged Rolex Submariner – these are our 5 favourite responses

Last week, we published a story on a Rolex Submariner watch that was salvaged by Australian surfer Matt Cuddihy. He found the watch trapped beneath…

8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

Lists

22.06.23

7068

8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

These days it seems like brands are increasingly opting to have 4:30 positioned date windows on their watches. Just earlier today we introduced yet another…

Lists

14.06.23

5016

Our favourite Nomos watches of all time

Considering that Nomos only released their first watches a little over 30 years ago, they have made a considerably strong impact on the watch world.…

3 criminally undervalued watches to chase on the secondary market before buyers wake up

Lists

13.06.23

8437

3 criminally undervalued watches to chase on the secondary market before buyers wake up

I am totally going to regret this. Right now, I am giving you a window into my horological browser history. Watches I personally favourite on…

The 5 most outrageous Father’s Day gifts for watch loving fathers

Lists

09.06.23

3407

The 5 most outrageous Father’s Day gifts for watch loving fathers

So Father’s Day is nearly here, and your dad is a rather diehard watch collector. Now that we’ve sorted out your superhero origin story (the…

When are we going to accept that fashion brands can make legit timepieces? 6 amazing references from rulers of the runway

Lists

06.06.23

14293

When are we going to accept that fashion brands can make legit timepieces? 6 amazing references from rulers of the runway

If a luxury brand is synonymous with handbags or jewellery, most watch collectors won’t usually give them the time of day, as we tend to…

Ferg’s top 3 Baltic picks from the T+T store

Lists

20.05.23

2877

Ferg’s top 3 Baltic picks from the T+T store

If you’ve been paying attention to Time+Tide lately, I’m sure you’ve become aware that our store now stocks Baltic watches. As one of the world’s…

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

Lists

17.05.23

6763

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

“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” – Pablo Picasso I’m just gonna say it, watch collecting can be far too serious. Too often,…

You paid how much?? Five watches that look cheaper than they are

Lists

12.05.23

12283

You paid how much?? Five watches that look cheaper than they are

In modern times, the words “stealth wealth” get thrown around a lot. Usually reserved for sophisticated watches often made of white metals like platinum, the…

Reddit: The best subreddits for watch nerds

Lists

11.05.23

4526

Reddit: The best subreddits for watch nerds

Do you want to look at pictures of sliced bread stapled to a tree? Are you intrigued by the inner monologue of shoplifters? Keen to…

Lists

10.05.23

8924

The 5 best yellow dial watches

Summer’s just around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s time to get outside, be active, and soak up that Vitamin D. Put those…

10 of the best watches for small wrists under US$15K (and 46mm or less lug-to-lug!)

Lists

08.05.23

27141

10 of the best watches for small wrists under US$15K (and 46mm or less lug-to-lug!)

When it comes to watches, size matters. Precious millimetres can make or break a fit, and those who regularly tune into my stories know that…

Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones

Lists

07.05.23

18348

Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones

Hot Ones has blossomed from a humble web series to one of the most watched YouTube formats in the world. Interviewer Sean Evans is known…

Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

Lists

05.05.23

6152

Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

As soon as Tudor was founded as an affordable offshoot of Rolex, their cult popularity began. Even so, I don’t think many people could have…

Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

Lists

01.05.23

905

Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

In the weeks since Watches & Wonders, I’ve been ruminating on the numerous releases, and have realised that this year has been one of the…

Lists

23.04.23

1119

The 5 most underrated Zenith watches

Though it would be difficult to call Zenith underrated these days, considering the success of their Chronomaster Sport line and the accompanying waitlists, some models…

The best part of waking up: 5 awesome alarm clocks for watch collectors

Lists

22.04.23

1272

The best part of waking up: 5 awesome alarm clocks for watch collectors

If you’re a horological junkie, there are better ways to rouse yourself from Dreamland than your iPhone. For the totally hardcore watch aficionado, you could…

D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Lists

22.04.23

976

D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Now that the smoke has cleared, and I’ve had a moment to wrap my head around the enormity of Watches & Wonders 2023, I’ve nailed…

The most hypnotising snail dials you can buy now

Lists

10.04.23

2289

The most hypnotising snail dials you can buy now

Although the 2020s is a young decade so far, we’ve already been treated to a wealth of dial enrichment from textures, colours, and even shapes…

Zach’s top five watches from Watches & Wonders 2023 (Live Pics)

Lists

09.04.23

9212

Zach’s top five watches from Watches & Wonders 2023 (Live Pics)

Last year during the fair, Andrew and I were able to find the time to sit down and share our top five picks on camera…

Flight club: Fly first with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

Lists

08.04.23

2568

Flight club: Fly first class with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

During the golden age of air travel, all seats on a plane were pretty much first-class seats. At the dawn of intercontinental flight, travellers dressed…

The top 10 chocolate dials for Easter from $250 to $75,700

Lists

07.04.23

5305

The top 10 chocolate dials for Easter from $250 to $75,700

Whether or not you have a religious affiliation with Easter, any excuse to bulk buy chocolate will make for a great weekend. Debates will always…

5 of the most pioneering anti-magnetic watches

Lists

21.03.23

16128

5 of the most pioneering anti-magnetic watches

Magnetism is the invisible force that threatens your mechanical watch on a daily basis. Something as simple as your iPhone could affect it’s accuracy, which…

Lists

11.03.23

7764

Drive time: The 6 best watch and car brand collaborations

Watches have been inextricably linked with cars for the longest time, a symbiotic partnership that boomed once motor racing became a worldwide phenomenon. This prompted…

10 of the best Gerald Genta designs for other brands

Lists

07.03.23

22118

10 of the best Gerald Genta designs for other brands

Gerald Genta. Anyone who calls themselves a watch enthusiast is familiar with the legendary designer, and the mainstream consumer base for watches, whether they realise…

Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches

Lists

05.03.23

40282

Get with the times: 11 badass women wearing badass “men’s” watches

The watch community is growing and evolving, but at times there are still some antiquated lines of thought plaguing it – discouraging newcomers from joining…

You are not a flipper: Three perfectly good reasons for selling a watch right after buying it

Lists

05.03.23

14218

You are not a flipper: Three perfectly good reasons for selling a watch right after buying it

Though I love the watch community as a whole, there are times where I couldn’t disagree more with the direction of its ire. One such…

From bargains to milestones – the 5 watches you’ll most enjoy buying

Lists

04.03.23

18424

From bargains to milestones – the 5 watches you’ll most enjoy buying

Last week we covered the 5 watches you’ll regret buying, which seemed to strike a chord with a lot of enthusiasts who could relate to…

Lists

01.03.23

11394

THE Plus are specialists in Swiss production, and could be the future of “in-house” movements

If you spend any time on the watch internet whatsoever, you’ll quickly become familiar with ETA and Sellita, eventually recognising Kenissi, Vaucher and others. While…

Five of the best action-movie watches you can still buy at retail

Lists

28.02.23

17629

Five of the best action-movie watches you can still buy at retail

Watches in film, whether or not snobbish enthusiasts are willing to admit it to themselves, are some of the biggest motivators for people to get…

Six times you should never take a photo of your watch

Lists

26.02.23

39169

Six times you should never take a photo of your watch

Editor’s note: A while back, the New York Times wrote a story entitled Instagram and the Watch World about how social media had “created a…

Lists

26.02.23

34448

10 signs you’re becoming a watch snob

Watch enthusiasts do not always share the Swiss philosophy of neutrality. Being enthusiastic about something inevitably leads to hot takes, strong and stubborn opinions and,…

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

Lists

19.02.23

81180

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

Jezza is a man best-known for his ridiculous, seemingly off-the-cuff metaphors when describing everything from wringing the neck of the latest Ferrari around an empty…

Eleven of the best “his/her” watches just in time for Valentine’s Day (2023 edition)

Lists

12.02.23

12775

Eleven of the best “his/her” watches just in time for Valentine’s Day (2023 edition)

Look, I know some will roll their eyes at the “his/her” trope in the title. And, to be clear, I actually agree with you. Colloquially,…

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 3, Finale)

Lists

10.02.23

5220

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 3, Finale)

In the final instalment of this LOTR-rivalling three-part epic, we cover even more movements and complication modules developed by Jean-Marc and Catherine Wiederrecht’s Agenhor. Old…

Four wild watches that make the most of “off the shelf” movements

Lists

09.02.23

9385

Four wild watches that make the most of “off the shelf” movements

Editor’s note: Watch enthusiasts are not always particularly excited to hear that a watch uses an “off the shelf” mass produced calibre. But, we look…

Bargain alert: How you could snag 4 vintage Seikos for $44

Lists

05.02.23

6380

Bargain alert: How you could snag 4 vintage Seikos for $44

In the internet age it’s become almost impossible to find a real bargain. People who don’t know what they have, can easily find out an…

VIDEO: Five of our favourite Vacheron Constantin releases of 2022

Lists

30.01.23

9051

VIDEO: Five of our favourite Vacheron Constantin releases of 2022

Some may refer to Vacheron Constantin as the third member of the Swiss holy trinity of watchmaking. But after an incredibly strong showing last year,…

Outfitting the wrists of the best-dressed celebrities of the last year

Fits and Ticks

29.01.23

10129

Outfitting the wrists of the best-dressed celebrities of the last year

By no means do I consider myself being the fashion police, but I think I can spot a good fit when I see one. Last…

Lists

28.01.23

45102

The 5 best Casio watches under $50

Whether it’s a beater for laborious work, a gift for the niece, or simply something humble to wear, we all love a cheap watch. A…

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 2)

Lists

24.01.23

6933

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 2)

Movement masters Agenhor have had their fingers in so many pies that one article can’t cover all of their unique takes on complications. We’ve already…

The 8 best Hublot skeletons to come out of the cupboard

Lists

22.01.23

10940

The 8 best Hublot skeletons to come out of the cupboard

Whether you’re a lover or a hater, nobody makes watches quite like Hublot. They are pioneers in materials and styles, which is what makes them…

Lists

22.01.23

23012

The five best time-only watches of 2022

It’s just the beginning of the new year, but many of us are already feeling a little befuddled. That’s what modern life can do to…

Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022

Auctions

19.01.23

8727

Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022

Recently, Robb Report listed the 20 most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022. Overall, there was more than $600 million in sales between the…

Lists

18.01.23

20188

Why TAG Heuer is the brand that won 2022

I’ll be honest, TAG Heuer is not really a brand that I love. Sure, I like the classics such as the Monaco and other icons,…

The 5 best high complication watches of 2022

Lists

13.01.23

8497

The 5 best high complication watches of 2022

It’s nearly impossible to distil and encompass the variety and unique features of last year’s best complication into only five picks, but we’ll do our…