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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.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

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13.11.24

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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.

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.

These 9 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked

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03.09.24

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These 9 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked

Whether it's artisanal quality or the makings of an industrial powerhouse, China can't be ignored when it comes to horological significance.

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.

Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst

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11.08.24

Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst

Not all MoonSwatches are made equal.

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

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10.08.24

5 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.

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.

From death prediction to sunrise times, these are the most unique watch complications

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17.07.24

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From death prediction to sunrise times, these are the most unique watch complications

We've seen tourbillons and minute repeaters aplenty - these watches sport some truly unique mechanical oddities.

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite vintage watch ads

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07.07.24

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite vintage watch ads

There are plenty of iconic watch ads, as well as some infamous ones, but what are the ads which resonated most with our team?

Three independent watchmakers that deserve to be more appreciated

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04.07.24

Three independent watchmakers that deserve to be more appreciated

We highlight the independent watchmaking names that often get passed up when discussing the best of the best, for no apparent reason.

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22.06.24

Three watch brands that don’t put their brand name on the dial

Branding is everything, but these three brands are secure enough in their own aesthetic that they've completely adopted the brand-less look.

How Hublot makes the most of its ambassadors, and 9 of the coolest from Olympians to K-pop stars

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21.06.24

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How Hublot makes the most of its ambassadors, and 9 of the coolest from Olympians to K-pop stars

Wherever you saw your first Hublot, chances are you saw it on the wrist of a celebrity. With bold, industrial designs that transcend both luxury…

The five independent watchmaking brands that are sibling success stories

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15.06.24

The five independent watchmaking brands that are sibling success stories

Some of the best independent watchmakers out there are family business, but these are true examples of the skill running in the family.

It’s aaaalive! The Time+Tide team picks defunct watch brands to bring back from the dead

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13.06.24

It’s aaaalive! The Time+Tide team picks defunct watch brands to bring back from the dead

Independent legends, manufacturing powerhouses, and cult classics all feature on this list.

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17.05.24

The Time+Tide team picks the one watch brand they would wear for life

Editor’s note: Months back, we played a multiple-choice game on Instagram with you all to see which one watch brand you would wear for life…

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

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12.05.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…

The three independent watchmakers that should be on your radar

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10.05.24

The three independent watchmakers that should be on your radar

If you're tired of constantly reading about the same five brands, have a break and enjoy some independent craftsmanship.

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

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06.05.24

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

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

Only Watch 2024: the Time+Tide team shares their favourite lots

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03.05.24

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Only Watch 2024: the Time+Tide team shares their favourite lots

The biannual charity sale always brings a lot of heat in terms of one-off special edition models - here are our favourites.

The Time+Tide team picks their one watch collection

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28.04.24

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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.

Geneva Watch Week: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from all of the fairs

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21.04.24

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Geneva Watch Week: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from all of the fairs

We came, we saw, we conquered - now here's our picks for the most interesting watches from Geneva's big week of watchmaking.

Every Vacheron Constantin release of Watches & Wonders 2024

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21.04.24

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Every Vacheron Constantin release of Watches & Wonders 2024

The holy trinity brand shows off its haute joaillerie and haute horlogerie prowess.

Every Alpina release at Watches and Wonders 2024

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20.04.24

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Every Alpina release at Watches and Wonders 2024

Utility was Alpina's focus for this year's fair, expanding the Seastrong Diver and Alpiner ranges.

Every new Frederique Constant from Watches & Wonders 2024

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16.04.24

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Every new Frederique Constant from Watches & Wonders 2024

Frederique Constant has introduced updated versions of both their Classic Date Manufacture and Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture.

Hublot taste the rainbow in Geneva with a cavalcade of colourful Watches and Wonders releases

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10.04.24

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Hublot taste the rainbow in Geneva with a cavalcade of colourful Watches and Wonders releases

Hublot hit us with a boatload of colour-forward releases this year, including an ice-cold sapphire take on the MP-11.

Every Chopard release of Watches & Wonders 2024

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10.04.24

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Every Chopard release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Highlights from the Maison's releases include a skeletonised Alpine Eagle and a darkly verdant take on the L.U.C XPS.

Baume & Mercier goes for a traditional and modern mix for Watches and Wonders

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10.04.24

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Baume & Mercier goes for a traditional and modern mix for Watches and Wonders

Highlights include a skeletonised Riviera, a pair of handsome Clifton moonphases and a trio of Classima chronographs.

Every Piaget release of Watches & Wonders 2024

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10.04.24

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Every Piaget release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Record-breaking tourbillons, new Polos, and a swathe of high-end jewellery pieces make up Piaget's W&W 2024.

Every Rolex release from Watches & Wonders 2024

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10.04.24

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Every Rolex release from Watches & Wonders 2024

Read more to find out what the Crown brought to this year's fair.

Every Hermès release from Watches & Wonders 2024

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09.04.24

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Every Hermès release from Watches & Wonders 2024

As a rule, fashion brands and watches don’t usually mix. However, Hermès is a rare exception. Not only is Hermès one of the most highly…

Every Tudor release from Watches & Wonders 2024

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09.04.24

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Every Tudor release from Watches & Wonders 2024

Tudor surprises with a wonderfully retro, METAS-certified GMT, and a new monochromatic Black Bay.

Every Cartier release of Watches & Wonders 2024 – including the Tortue Monopoussoir and a new Santos complication

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09.04.24

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Every Cartier release of Watches & Wonders 2024 – including the Tortue Monopoussoir and a new Santos complication

From Privé revivals, to new Santos complications, and animalistic inspiration - we bring you every Cartier release of W&W 2024

Every Grand Seiko release from Watches and Wonders 2024

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09.04.24

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Every Grand Seiko release from Watches and Wonders 2024

Want the lowdown on all the watches Grand Seiko debuted at Watches & Wonders 2024? We run through all the highlights right here.

Bulgari sets a new world record & unveils red carpet-ready releases ahead of Watches and Wonders 2024

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08.04.24

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Bulgari sets a new world record & unveils red carpet-ready releases ahead of Watches and Wonders 2024

Bulgari have reclaimed the throne for the world's thinnest watch, as well as unveiled some other hot watches.

Looking Back: The team’s favourite Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

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27.03.24

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Looking Back: The team’s favourite Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

With Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 only two weeks away, we wanted to look back at some of our favourites from last year.

The best Audemars Piguet Royal Oak from every decade

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24.03.24

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The best Audemars Piguet Royal Oak from every decade

More than 50 years after its release, we look at the best of the best from AP's iconic collection.

5 of the best watches to hand down to the next generation

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18.03.24

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5 of the best watches to hand down to the next generation

Do you feel like it's finally time for your kid to inherit the watch you've been wearing? Better check if it's worthy first.

The most unconventional timekeepers, for those who have gotten bored of easily telling the time

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10.03.24

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The most unconventional timekeepers, for those who have gotten bored of easily telling the time

Not bothered by large size and potential illegibility? Tom's got the list for you.

Morgan Stanley says these watch brands have the highest average prices

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05.03.24

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Morgan Stanley says these watch brands have the highest average prices

Watch collecting is an expensive hobby: these are the ten brands which have the highest average retail prices according to Morgan Stanley's latest report.

5 exciting contemporary microbrands to watch in 2024

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05.03.24

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5 exciting contemporary microbrands to watch in 2024

Not into the retro reissue look? Tom takes a look at five independents going the modern route.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

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02.03.24

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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?

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

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26.02.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Where to purchase a watch in the Harbour City? Well - here's a place to start!

Five Rolex predictions we would love to see made real in 2024

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11.02.24

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Five Rolex predictions we would love to see made real in 2024

We've mocked up 5 Rolex watches we'd love to see enter production in 2024.

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09.02.24

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5 of the best annual calendar watches

A watch that can tell you the time, day of the week, date and month is a particularly handy thing indeed. Here's a few of…

‘Green over tan’: how every car enthusiast’s favourite colour combo works perfectly for watches too

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24.01.24

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‘Green over tan’: how every car enthusiast’s favourite colour combo works perfectly for watches too

Green cars with tan interiors? There's nothing better. Turns out the colour combo works great for watches too.

Five of the most influential watch designers and their creations

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23.01.24

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Five of the most influential watch designers and their creations

Yes, a certain Gérald Genta is on this list, but he's not the only notable watch designer.

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14.01.24

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5 of the best Spanish watch brands

Usually not considered a watchmaking hotspot, Spain has some hidden horological gems.