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My 5 favourite lots from the Ineichen Royal 50 auction on May 28 – with no buyer’s premium!

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25.05.22

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My 5 favourite lots from the Ineichen Royal 50 auction on May 28 – with no buyer’s premium!

Ineichen Auctioneers are known for their thematic auctions, whether it’s focusing on blue dials for “Precious Blues” or the rose-gold themed “La Vie en Rose”…

Five of the best ocean-going chronographs beyond the usual suspects

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11.05.22

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Five of the best ocean-going chronographs beyond the usual suspects

Imagine yourself at the Formula 1 – or any motorsport it doesn’t really matter. You can smell the heat oozing off the rubbery tarmac, the…

Three wrist-game winners and losers of the Met Gala

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04.05.22

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Three wrist-game winners and losers of the Met Gala

The Met Gala is always a hot moment in NYC each year, where the famous and elite – or at least those deemed to be…

MEET THE TEAM: Zach (and Andrew) share their top 5 picks from Watches & Wonders

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30.04.22

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MEET THE TEAM: Zach (and Andrew) share their top 5 picks from Watches & Wonders

When I went to Geneva for Watches & Wonders, the best way to describe the journey would be a horological food coma of bliss. Never…

MEET THE TEAM: Borna shares his 5 sleeper hits from Watches & Wonders

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28.04.22

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MEET THE TEAM: Borna shares his 5 sleeper hits from Watches & Wonders

Having held the fort back in Melbourne during Watches & Wonders 2022, I couldn’t help but feel just a little bit of FOMO. It would’ve been…

MEET THE TEAM: Ricardo’s top five from Watches & Wonders

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27.04.22

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MEET THE TEAM: Ricardo’s top five from Watches & Wonders

We’re a couple of weeks removed from Watches and Wonders and I’ve had enough time to recover from all the spicy salami and new watch…

MEET THE TEAM: Jeremy’s 5 favourite steel sports watches from Watches & Wonders

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25.04.22

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MEET THE TEAM: Jeremy’s 5 favourite steel sports watches from Watches & Wonders

A couple of years ago, when I first started @timepeacelove, my Instagram page dedicated to my passion for watches, I made a joke to my wife…

Five sleeper picks from the upcoming “Precious Blues” Ineichen auction

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21.04.22

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Five sleeper picks from the upcoming “Precious Blues” Ineichen auction

A core component of being an auction house is curation, often under the scope of a particular theme. But, even with a theme in mind,…

The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

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12.04.22

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The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

Last week’s Australian Grand Prix set a new record for the highest attended weekend sporting event ever staged in Melbourne. That’s no mean feat in a…

EDITOR’S PICK: Exploring five of the best watches with “robust elegance”

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19.03.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: Exploring five of the best watches with “robust elegance”

Editor’s Note: If you want a solid “one-watch”, or are looking to stretch your dollar with your next addition to the collection, our advice is to…

Uma Thurman, Rihanna, Dua Lipa and more confirm this Cartier remains the go-to power watch

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11.03.22

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Uma Thurman, Rihanna, Dua Lipa and more confirm this Cartier remains the go-to power watch

There are actors in Hollywood who get typecast, playing the same kind of character over and over. How many different ways can Vin Diesel, The…

Time flies: The best travel watches from the last 12 months

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28.02.22

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Time flies: The best travel watches from the last 12 months

What’s travel, I hear you ask? Believe it or not, there’s an activity which means you can leave your home, and go somewhere else! Sadly,…

Five takeaways from my time with the Tutima M2 Seven Seas S

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27.02.22

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Five takeaways from my time with the Tutima M2 Seven Seas S

There are multiple categories of watches out there. Dress, casual, chronograph, pilot; each with their own look and prerequisite capabilities. And with these options on…

My 5 favourite watches of the last 12 months

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22.02.22

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My 5 favourite watches of the last 12 months

Editor’s note: Sometimes you want an informed opinion. You have a problem with your knee – you speak to a doctor. You urgently need to…

5 sleeper hits from Tissot that you need to consider

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17.02.22

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5 sleeper hits from Tissot that you need to consider

Having worked for Tissot selling their watches for two years before joining the T+T team, I’d like to think that I have a comprehensive grasp…

VIDEO: The 5 best gold watches of the last 12 months

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13.02.22

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VIDEO: The 5 best gold watches of the last 12 months

Warm, glowing, and oozing a charming luxury, who doesn’t love a cracking gold watch? Regardless of the tone or colour, whether it’s red, pink or…

Five takeaways from my time with the Norqain Night Sight

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08.02.22

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Five takeaways from my time with the Norqain Night Sight

Judging a brand in print before actually holding one of their offerings in hand is akin to libel. So much gets lost between the 2D…

THE MONTHLY EDIT: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch of January 2022

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01.02.22

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THE MONTHLY EDIT: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch of January 2022

If you ask the Time+Tide editorial team what we do, unanimously we’ll agree that we are first and foremost watch journalists. At least for me,…

Three of our favourite Hamilton Ventura watches to celebrate Elvis’ birthday

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09.01.22

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Three of our favourite Hamilton Ventura watches to celebrate Elvis’ birthday

The Hamilton Ventura was a truly revolutionary watch upon its release. While Richard Arbib’s extremely unique case shape turned heads, it wasn’t the Ventura’s true…

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08.01.22

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VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 $5K-$10K

So you’ve spent COVID wisely, treading the path of financial caution and peeking at your savings account once in a blue moon to see it…

VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 2)

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06.01.22

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VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 2)

The $1000-$5000 USD price bracket is truly the wild west of the watch market, playing host to some watches that overstep their mark in terms…

VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 1)

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05.01.22

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VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 1)

The $1000-$5000 category is a sweet spot for so many watch enthusiasts, as it reflects a quality benchmark that distinguishes itself from the more budget…

“Last year reaffirmed to me the psychological value of wearing a watch” – Luke’s favourite watches of 2021

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04.01.22

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“Last year reaffirmed to me the psychological value of wearing a watch” – Luke’s favourite watches of 2021

Last year, as Melbourne achieved the dubious victory of edging out Buenos Aires to endure the longest hard lockdown in the world, I was mostly…

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02.01.22

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Henry’s top five watches of 2021

When Luke, our Editor here at Time and Tide, asked for an article on our top five new watch releases of 2021 back in December,…

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01.01.22

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Ricardo’s top five watches of 2021

In the future, I’ll look back at 2021 as the year that changed everything for me. At it’s beginning, an ending like this would have…

VIDEO: Top 5 Watches of 2021 Under $1000 (Part 2)

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01.01.22

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VIDEO: Top 5 Watches of 2021 Under $1000 (Part 2)

Ok, so maybe having two top 5 lists instead of a single top 10 is cheating a little bit, but each of these watches deserves…

Rugged tool watches at surprising prices – D.C’s five favourite watches of 2021

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31.12.21

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Rugged tool watches at surprising prices – D.C’s five favourite watches of 2021

Given the unprecedented events of the past two-ish years, the worldwide market for wristwatches has done surprisingly well. Chalk it up to lots of free…

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31.12.21

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Zach’s five favourite watches of 2021

This past year has created a lot of firsts for me, both in life and in this industry. These included my first time visiting Geneva…

VIDEO: Audemars Piguet’s top 5 watches of 2021

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30.12.21

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VIDEO: Audemars Piguet’s top 5 watches of 2021

Audemars Piguet marched loudly into 2021, dropping no fewer than 16 watches before we had even hit the end of March. It was definitely a…

VIDEO: Top 5 watches of 2021 under $1000 (Part 1)

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29.12.21

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VIDEO: Top 5 watches of 2021 under $1000 (Part 1)

The global pandemic has changed many of our approaches to “unnecessary purchases”. With mounting financial uncertainty, the idea of spending multiple thousands on a piece…

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25.12.21

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The best watch memes of 2021

Editor’s Note: If you are not a regular reader of our Friday Wind Down column, then you may not be aware of the fact that each week…

From G-Shock to Rolex: the Time+Tide team reveals the watch they wore the most in 2021

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24.12.21

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From G-Shock to Rolex: the Time+Tide team reveals the watch they wore the most in 2021

One of the greatest horological tragedies is a beautiful watch that languishes unworn in a safety deposit box for years on end. That’s because watches…

The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to…

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15.12.21

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The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to…

This past Sunday was the conclusion of one of the most fiercely contested years of Formula 1 racing. On the recently revised Yas Marina track…

EDITOR’S PICK: 5 of the best budget watch brands that get the nod from watch snobs

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13.12.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 5 of the best budget watch brands that get the nod from watch snobs

EDITOR’S NOTE: What’s that you say? You don’t have a spare $6.5m kicking around to buy a Tiffany Blue 5711/1A-018 like the one that sold at…

Giving your dress watch a dressing down – four winning options for casual wear

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12.12.21

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Giving your dress watch a dressing down – four winning options for casual wear

I’m a big fan of dress watches. Much to my chagrin, they often come with the stigma that they can only be worn in certain…

The good, the bad and the ugly: 19 Instagram reactions to the new Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue 170th Anniversary Nautilus

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11.12.21

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The good, the bad and the ugly: 19 Instagram reactions to the new Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue 170th Anniversary Nautilus

You know those calm-headed people who are inherently non-judgemental? Rather than leap to a hasty conclusion they patiently analyse an issue from every perspective, let…

Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

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06.12.21

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Kevin Hart’s watch collection is the stuff of your horological dreams

There is something special about a comedian’s ability to make you laugh. For a few moments in time, all your defences come down so that…

EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list

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05.12.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list

EDITOR’S NOTE: Marc Hayek, CEO of Blancpain, Breguet and Jaquet Droz, said it best. “Platinum is among the noblest and most precious of metals,” he told The Financial Times. “It has extraordinary…

Zach’s four favourite Dubai Watch Week 2021 releases

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02.12.21

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Zach’s four favourite Dubai Watch Week 2021 releases

Dubai Watch Week was a hub of horological discussion and creativity, but, of course, one of the main attractions for visiting the fair was to…

EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

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21.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Enter the Goldilocks zone – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy (36 – 39mm only)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s be real here: Goldilocks is a fairly reprehensible character. She enters the bears’ cottage without consent and is culpable of burglary in the…

From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Mark Wahlberg: 8 celebs wearing the hell out of a Rolex Rainbow Daytona

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21.11.21

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From Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Mark Wahlberg: 8 celebs wearing the hell out of a Rolex Rainbow Daytona

Bit of an odd question but can anyone work out the relevance of the March 23, 2018? In a pretty baller move, on that day…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $15K-$20K USD

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18.11.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $15K-$20K USD

We’ve debated some of the best watches under $1,000 USD, from $1,000 – $3,000 USD, from $3000 – $5000 USD, from $5000 – $7,000 USD,…

When high fashion collides with high function – the paradox of the haute couture tool watch

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14.11.21

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When high fashion collides with high function – the paradox of the haute couture tool watch

Okay, weird question: Can a high fashion house known for made-to-measure dresses, luxurious silk scarves or fine handbags produce a legitimate tool watch? What? Who…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $10K-$15K USD

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12.11.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $10K-$15K USD

We’ve debated some of the best watches under $1,000 USD, from $1,000 – $3,000 USD, from $3000 – $5000 USD, from $5000 – $7,000 USD,…

EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

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08.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

EDITOR’S PICK: Cinemas have finally re-opened in Melbourne and last night I saw The Sopranos’ origin film, The Many Saints of Newark. Truth be told,…

EDITOR’S PICK: Five wacky Day-Dates that show why it’s the most interesting Rolex model

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07.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Five wacky Day-Dates that show why it’s the most interesting Rolex model

EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’t mess with a classic? We reckon that can be rather unimaginative advice. Iconic watches often earn their status because the bones of…

Winter is Coming: Five Time+Tide Shop straps for the cold

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07.11.21

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Winter is Coming: Five Time+Tide Shop straps for the cold

In the northern hemisphere, it’s that time of year again. The rubber straps slowly retreat to your watch drawer, followed closely behind by those metal…

Don’t Feed the Hype: Three alternatives to the F.P. Journe Chronométre Bleu

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06.11.21

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Don’t Feed the Hype: Three alternatives to the F.P. Journe Chronométre Bleu

This highly requested segment of “Don’t Feed the Hype“ has been a long time coming. As a refresher for those who may not have seen…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $7K-$10K USD

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04.11.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $7K-$10K USD

We’ve debated some of the best watches under $1,000 USD, from $1,000 – $3,000 USD, from $3000 – $5000 USD, and from $5000 -$7,000 USD. Today, in…

EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Halloween-worthy skull watches

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31.10.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Halloween-worthy skull watches

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today the portal between this world and the one that comes after will be at its thinnest, so it’s probably a good time…

Pink Dial Project: These are the watches we are personally bidding on, so get out of our way pls – best regards, Zach, Andrew and Ricardo

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31.10.21

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Pink Dial Project: These are the watches we are personally bidding on, so get out of our way pls – best regards, Zach, Andrew and Ricardo

Watching the bidding on the Pink Dial Project each day over the last week has been like filling up the metaphorical spiritual gas tank with…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $5K-$7K USD

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29.10.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $5K-$7K USD

We’ve debated some of the best watches under $1,000 USD, from $1,000 – $3,000 USD, and from $3000 – $5000 USD. Now, in our next…

My top five watches from WatchTime New York 2021

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27.10.21

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My top five watches from WatchTime New York 2021

Imagine walking into a building and coming face to face with some of the biggest brands and independent watchmakers in horology. Well, that’s exactly what…

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches

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24.10.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches

Editor’s Note: The art of wearing watches, like fashion in general, has rules. Not hard and fast ‘you’re going to jail if you break them’…

DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Explorer II ref. 226570

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23.10.21

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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Explorer II ref. 226570

It is time for another round of “Don’t Feed the Hype“. As a refresher for those who may not have seen previous entries in the…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $3K-5K USD

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21.10.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $3K-5K USD

After debating the best watches under $1,000 USD and the best watches from $1,000 – $3,000 USD, the next tier we are going to tackle in…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $1K-3K USD

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14.10.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $1K-3K USD

After debating the best watches under $1,000 USD, the next tier we are going to tackle in our Don’t Miss This series is the $1,000…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches under $1,000 USD

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11.10.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches under $1,000 USD

Recently, Ricardo penned the story “The Collector’s Crossroads: Can I call myself a collector if I’ve never owned a Rolex?”. In it, he tackled the…

What are the most popular watch brands by region? WatchBox tells all…

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06.10.21

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What are the most popular watch brands by region? WatchBox tells all…

Recently the Time+Tide team discussed the idea of tackling the most popular watch brands by region. We know some brands are safer bets than others,…

DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Aquanaut

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03.10.21

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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Aquanaut

OK guys, we are back for another round of “Don’t Feed the Hype“. As a refresher for those who may not have seen previous entries…

Collector tools of the trade: 4 accessories that every watch lover should own

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01.10.21

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Collector tools of the trade: 4 accessories that every watch lover should own

Over time, many friends have asked me how I work with my watch collection. Even relatively simple things like strap changes require specialized tools, as…

Buy It Now: 4 watches to snatch up from eBay and their “What’s Trending” September sale ending today

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01.10.21

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Buy It Now: 4 watches to snatch up from eBay and their “What’s Trending” September sale ending today

Whether due to the pandemic, or the nuances of sourcing pieces at retail, many watch buyers look to buy from a distance online in favor…

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30.09.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Your guide to Orient Watches – the cult Japanese brand that offers extraordinary value

EDITOR’S PICK: From Grand Seiko to Kurono, Japanese watchmaking increasingly feels to be in the ascendancy. But the lesser known Orient Watches have also gained…