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The three watches Zach wore most in 2022 – Rolex, Grand Seiko, Zenith

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06.01.23

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The three watches Zach wore most in 2022 – Rolex, Grand Seiko, Zenith

This past year was quite a journey for my collection, with new additions and trades – as I am known for every now and again.…

The top three Frederique Constant releases of 2022

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06.01.23

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The top three Frederique Constant releases of 2022

Last year saw many brands reinvent themselves, create completely new collections, or try to grab hold of the latest hype train for dear life. Yet…

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2022: Seiko, Citizen and Omega

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04.01.23

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The three watches Buffy wore most in 2022: Seiko, Citizen and Omega

While the new year is often a time that enthusiasts admire how their collection has grown, mine drastically shrunk last year. After I sold my…

Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 2

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02.01.23

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Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 2

We’ve already counted down our top 5 from our Micro-Mondays series in 2022, but the independent goodness just keeps on coming. Each passing year sees these…

The three watches Ricardo wore most in 2022 – Grand Seiko, MoonSwatch and Tudor

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30.12.22

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The three watches Ricardo wore most in 2022 – Grand Seiko, MoonSwatch and Tudor

This will go down as the year that completely changed my life. From growing my passion for watches. To balancing life as a writer and…

The three watches D.C. wore most in 2022 – Seiko, Omega, and G-Shock

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27.12.22

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The three watches D.C. wore most in 2022 – Seiko, Omega, and G-Shock

Any watch worth keeping in the collection has a story. Or at the least, a defined purpose. Some are sentimental: an heirloom, a gift, or…

Making the case: The Rolex Yacht-Master is the most versatile collection of all their ‘Professional’ models

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27.12.22

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Making the case: The Rolex Yacht-Master is the most versatile collection of all their ‘Professional’ models

For most, the day after Christmas is Boxing Day. But, for some professional sailors, December 26 marks the beginning of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht…

Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 1

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26.12.22

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Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 1

It’s that time of year where we can look back and be astounded at the sheer quality and quantity of microbrand releases yet again, with…

Workhorse makeover: “Off the shelf” calibres can be pretty too – ETA/Peseux 7001 Edition

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18.12.22

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Workhorse makeover: “Off the shelf” calibres can be pretty too – ETA/Peseux 7001 Edition

One thing watch enthusiasts often do is dismiss “off the shelf” calibres. The allure and buzz of “in-house” movements has cast a dismissing shadow over…

Four watches you should buy instead of Portnoy’s Brick Watch – US$2.4K or less

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15.12.22

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Four watches you should buy instead of Portnoy’s Brick Watch – US$2.4K or less

Dave Portnoy launched Brick Watch Company, but we think there are better watches to buy for US$2,400 or less.

That time we sought to fight the hype with six alternatives to the Submariner

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14.12.22

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That time we sought to fight the hype with six alternatives to the Submariner

Editor’s note: Season 2 of About Effing Time premiered last week, and the three amigos kicked things off by tackling alternatives to popular watches –…

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11.12.22

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The top 3 Alpina releases of 2022

This has been a long year for those of us who write about watches. More than any year I can think of, it has provided…

Gold rush: Three discontinued gold watches you can have for a bargain

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09.12.22

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Gold rush: Three discontinued gold watches you can have for a bargain

Solid gold watches can be wildly expensive, and this is partly why the consumer base largely focuses on stainless-steel references. But those who are willing…

Three monster Kickstarter success stories that exploded into life

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08.12.22

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Three monster Kickstarter success stories that exploded into life

In the realm of microbrand watches, Kickstarter has long been a preferred platform for launching new models, and even entirely new brands. It can be…

These watches couldn’t evoke the spirit of a ’70s bachelor pad any louder (unless their dials were made from shagpile carpet)

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07.12.22

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These watches couldn’t evoke the spirit of a ’70s bachelor pad any louder (unless their dials were made from shagpile carpet)

Much has been written about the untimely death of the bachelor pad, a form of residence described by The Telegraph as “a rite of passage…

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 1)

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01.12.22

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Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 1)

There are not many movement manufacturers nor watch brands that can lay claim to a staggering 9 GPHG awards, though Agenhor is one of them.…

The 10 best clocks, if you’ve run out of space in your watch box

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30.11.22

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The 10 best clocks, if you’ve run out of space in your watch box

If you’re anything like me, you’ll constantly be searching for a new, bigger watch box, along with new watches, of course. My drawers, desks and…

Gift giving guide: The most useful watch accessories for any budget

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28.11.22

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Gift giving guide: The most useful watch accessories for any budget

Last year, you gave the one you loved a beautiful watch. Or maybe you received a watch as a gift. For months that watch has…

Cartier opens new Sydney flagship boutique – here are 3 watches to check out

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25.11.22

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Cartier opens new Sydney flagship boutique – here are 3 watches to check out

Cartier is, at least in my opinion, the hottest watch brand right now. Whether it’s the Cartier Crash London that sold for over US$1M, Tyler,…

Watches from the Pope, Randall Park, Coach K, Betty White to be auctioned off for charity

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23.11.22

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Watches from the Pope, Randall Park, Coach K, Betty White to be auctioned off for charity

I always love to see watch auctions for charity. As a luxury segment, watches, especially of rarity or provenance, stand to bring in some serious…

Top 5 questions I get when people find out I’m a watch reviewer

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06.11.22

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I bought four of my friends Seikos in 2019 – here’s how much they’re worth now

I’ll admit that 2019 was a fantastic time for me personally. Not only was I blissfully unaware of the oncoming pandemic, but it was also…

Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value

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01.11.22

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Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value

The extremes of microbrand watches are well documented. With hundreds if not thousands of new watches being released on Kickstarter every year, there is always…

Five of Ricardo’s favourites from Windup Watch Fair NYC 2022

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29.10.22

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Five of Ricardo’s favourites from Windup Watch Fair NYC 2022

This past week, New York City became the centre of the watch world as it hosted two major watch events. One of those, Windup Watch…

Five of Zach’s favourites from WatchTime NY 2022

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28.10.22

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Five of Zach’s favourites from WatchTime NY 2022

There is a lot of ground to cover, so I will try to be brief. Last week I attended WatchTime NY 2022, a horological candy…

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27.10.22

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The 5 spookiest Halloween watches

Halloween is always a bit of a hoot, whether you engage in a bit of trick and treating or pumpkin carving. For the true fans…

So you can’t get a MoonSwatch. Here are 5 alternatives…

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25.10.22

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So you can’t get a MoonSwatch. Here are 5 alternatives…

I do have to start this segment by admitting that no other watch out there quite matches what the MoonSwatch can offer. It’s a truly…

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite go anywhere, do anything watches

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23.10.22

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The Time+Tide team picks their favourite go anywhere, do anything watches

Forget the jack-of-all-trades negativity. These are our picks of the best go anywhere, do anything "GADA" watches under the sun.

My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

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20.10.22

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My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

At Time+Tide, we love a good auction. The thrill of the bids and the hunt for the bargains make them by far the most exciting…

Cheap and cheerful – 5 affordable summer watches

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19.10.22

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Cheap and cheerful – 5 affordable summer watches

I’m certain that I’m not only speaking for myself when I say that many are looking forward to putting the bleak days of Melbourne winter…

5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine

In The Shop

09.10.22

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5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine

We pride ourselves on curating the most concise, complete and coherent buying guide for each issue of NOW magazine. But as we put it together,…

5 vintage watches that are so uncool, they’re actually amazing

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25.09.22

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5 vintage watches that are so uncool, they’re actually amazing

Watch collectors can be a conservative lot. It seems many of us stick to the classics: Subs, Speedys, Tanks, and other well-established models account for…

5 discontinued Seiko watches you can still easily buy

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23.09.22

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5 discontinued Seiko watches you can still easily buy

The changing resale values of Seiko watches is a mystery to most people, with some models soaring and diving within the space of a year.…

Winning Formula: 5 of the coolest vintage watches in Formula 1

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15.09.22

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Winning Formula: 5 of the coolest vintage watches in Formula 1

The 2022 Formula 1 season is back after the summer break, and we here at Time + Tide couldn’t be more stoked. This is a…

Jajanken CLOCK! The best watch sightings in anime

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13.09.22

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Jajanken CLOCK! The best watch sightings in anime

The downtime we all had during the lockdown(s) led to heavy binges of streamable content. So, while I was never really a purveyor of anime…

The Benetict Cumberwatches: Why so many watches have overcomplicated names

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07.09.22

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The Benetict Cumberwatches: Why so many watches have overcomplicated names

Benedict Cumberbatch, decorated actor, deserves recognition for his work in The Imitation Game, The Power of Dog and Patrick Melrose. Today, however, we’ll poke a bit of fun at…

Six manufacturers that ditched industry giants for Kenissi movements

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05.09.22

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Six manufacturers that ditched industry giants for Kenissi movements

Initially introduced as the maker of Tudor’s in-house calibres, Kenissi is becoming a manufacturing powerhouse, becoming involved with an ever-growing number of brands. After Tudor’s…

Ricardo’s Top 5 from Geneva Watch Days 2022

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04.09.22

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Ricardo’s Top 5 from Geneva Watch Days 2022

Welcome to Geneva Watch Days 2022. Slotted perfectly as a summer send off just as we start coming back from those much needed vacations, this…

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02.09.22

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D.C.’s top 5 from Geneva Watch Days

It’s coming-out season for the brands of Geneva Watch Days, and given the relative quiet of the past few months, we couldn’t be more excited.…

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30.08.22

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Buffy’s top 5 from Geneva Watch Days

Geneva Watch Days definitely isn’t as grand an affair as Watches & Wonders, however what it doesn’t have in quantity it certainly made up for…

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27.08.22

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The top 5 Doxa limited editions

Doxa are a legend among revived Swiss watch brands, with a rich back catalogue of products to pull from that maintain an intense cult following.…

As useless as a white crayon: 5 watches that don’t tell the time

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22.08.22

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As useless as a white crayon: 5 watches that don’t tell the time

We’re all aware that wristwatches haven’t served an essential purpose for quite some time now. Wearing a watch is less about telling the time and…

Ten big watch beauties under $10k for those with large wrists

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21.08.22

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Ten big watch beauties under $10k for those with large wrists

As Zach Blass stated in his recent article, size does truly matter. Yet in our cases, we represent opposite sides of the spectrum. Where Zach…

Watches that will help you calm down and cheer up

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16.08.22

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Watches that will help you calm down and cheer up

We don’t want be party-poopers here, but let’s face it, the End Times do increasingly seem to be nigh. Reasons not to be cheerful include…

Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres

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08.08.22

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Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres

The in-house fascination in watches becomes a moot point when you recognize the number of watches with Vaucher-based calibres.

The scream team – the top 5 evil looking watches

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06.08.22

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The scream team – the top 5 evil looking watches

Between associating themselves with moon landings and war heroes, watch brands are seemingly always striving for a sense of valour and achievement. Although there’s nothing…

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

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04.08.22

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Paris has many flattering nicknames from the “City of Love” to “the Fashion Capital”, and while it’s thoroughly earned both of those monikers, it should…

Six watches guaranteed to simply make you smile

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01.08.22

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Six watches guaranteed to simply make you smile

In the ongoing maelstrom of collaborations in the watch world, there is one discernible trend that may or may not concern you. Fun. People are…

Kitchen Timers: 6 world-famous chefs with serious wrist game

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31.07.22

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Kitchen Timers: 6 world-famous chefs with serious wrist game

What is it about chefs and watches? Timing is everything when it comes to cooking, whether keeping track of something as simple as that perfect…

Five things you should do after buying an expensive watch

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20.07.22

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Five things you should do after buying an expensive watch

You’ve saved up for two years to get the watch you always wanted. There was even a month there where you were living off saltines…

Dr No Way: The 5 most implausible watch gadgets of James Bond

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16.07.22

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Dr No Way: The 5 most implausible watch gadgets of James Bond

There are many reasons the James Bond franchise is so enduring. From the twisty plotlines, exotic cars, breathtaking locations, jaw-dropping stunt work, and of course,…

A fantastic five of value proposition GMT watches

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14.07.22

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A fantastic five of value proposition GMT watches

Prompted by Seiko’s bombshell release of the SKX Sports Style GMT – 5KX GMT for short – we sought to find other watches with GMT…

Branching out: An overview of the Grand Seiko Birch family

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12.07.22

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Branching out: An overview of the Grand Seiko Birch family

Evolution 9 represents a new era of design for Grand Seiko, pushing the envelope both externally and internally. The most prolific Evolution 9 design is…

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11.07.22

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Five of our favourite watch and fashion brand collaborations

Collaborations have been the headlining trend in the fashion world in recent times, serving as the perfect way to create excitement, owing to the generally…

Here are the most beautiful quartz movements with open casebacks, with some hidden honourable mentions

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10.07.22

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Here are the most beautiful quartz movements with open casebacks, with some hidden honourable mentions

Following last week’s review of the Grand Seiko SBGP017, and your comments on Instagram regarding the exhibition of quartz movements, we were inspired to find…

5 of the best watches worn by women on-screen

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08.07.22

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5 of the best watches worn by women on-screen

There’s no shortage of great timepieces in film and television, from the Rolexes and Omegas of the James Bond films (featuring a slate of deadly…

From Frank Sinatra to Queen: 5 musically inspired watches you should know

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21.06.22

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From Frank Sinatra to Queen: 5 musically inspired watches you should know

Musically inspired watches have been around for quite some time. Here are five that truly stand out with their designs.

The best women’s watches of 2022 so far…

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14.06.22

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The best women’s watches of 2022 so far…

There was a time when a women’s watch could be spotted from a mile away. Unnecessary diamonds, pretentious numerals, overpriced quartz movements and generally lazy…

EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 stages of watch buyer’s remorse (when you just don’t click with that new timepiece…)

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10.06.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 stages of watch buyer’s remorse (when you just don’t click with that new timepiece…)

Editor’s note: “Non, je ne regrette rien,” is a phrase that few watch lovers can truthfully utter when it comes to their collections. Whether it’s…

Power to the purple! Violate your wrist with the Pantone Institute’s colour of 2022

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09.06.22

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Power to the purple! Violate your wrist with the Pantone Institute’s colour of 2022

If your wrist has gone purple, it’s usually a sign that you’ve put your watch on far too tightly. Not anymore. Purple is having a moment…

Five great integrated-bracelet watches for under $10,000

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28.05.22

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Five great integrated-bracelet watches for under $10,000

Watches with that integrated-bracelet appeal and 1970s aesthetic are all the rage right now. Recently Vacheron Constantin released its 222 to some acclaim, and Tissot’s smash…

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

Auctions

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…

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The three watches Zach wore most in 2022 – Rolex, Grand Seiko, Zenith

The top three Frederique Constant releases of 2022

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2022: Seiko, Citizen and Omega

Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 2

The three watches Ricardo wore most in 2022 – Grand Seiko, MoonSwatch and Tudor

The three watches D.C. wore most in 2022 – Seiko, Omega, and G-Shock

Making the case: The Rolex Yacht-Master is the most versatile collection of all their ‘Professional’ models

Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 1

Workhorse makeover: “Off the shelf” calibres can be pretty too – ETA/Peseux 7001 Edition

Four watches you should buy instead of Portnoy’s Brick Watch – US$2.4K or less

That time we sought to fight the hype with six alternatives to the Submariner

The top 3 Alpina releases of 2022

Gold rush: Three discontinued gold watches you can have for a bargain

Three monster Kickstarter success stories that exploded into life

These watches couldn’t evoke the spirit of a ’70s bachelor pad any louder (unless their dials were made from shagpile carpet)

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 1)

The 10 best clocks, if you’ve run out of space in your watch box

Gift giving guide: The most useful watch accessories for any budget

Cartier opens new Sydney flagship boutique – here are 3 watches to check out

Watches from the Pope, Randall Park, Coach K, Betty White to be auctioned off for charity

Top 5 questions I get when people find out I’m a watch reviewer

I bought four of my friends Seikos in 2019 – here’s how much they’re worth now

Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value

Five of Ricardo’s favourites from Windup Watch Fair NYC 2022

Five of Zach’s favourites from WatchTime NY 2022

The 5 spookiest Halloween watches

So you can’t get a MoonSwatch. Here are 5 alternatives…

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite go anywhere, do anything watches

My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

Cheap and cheerful – 5 affordable summer watches

5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine

5 vintage watches that are so uncool, they’re actually amazing

5 discontinued Seiko watches you can still easily buy

Winning Formula: 5 of the coolest vintage watches in Formula 1

Jajanken CLOCK! The best watch sightings in anime

The Benetict Cumberwatches: Why so many watches have overcomplicated names

Six manufacturers that ditched industry giants for Kenissi movements

Ricardo’s Top 5 from Geneva Watch Days 2022

D.C.’s top 5 from Geneva Watch Days

Buffy’s top 5 from Geneva Watch Days

The top 5 Doxa limited editions

As useless as a white crayon: 5 watches that don’t tell the time

Ten big watch beauties under $10k for those with large wrists

Watches that will help you calm down and cheer up

Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres

The scream team – the top 5 evil looking watches

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Six watches guaranteed to simply make you smile

Kitchen Timers: 6 world-famous chefs with serious wrist game

Five things you should do after buying an expensive watch

Dr No Way: The 5 most implausible watch gadgets of James Bond

A fantastic five of value proposition GMT watches

Branching out: An overview of the Grand Seiko Birch family

Five of our favourite watch and fashion brand collaborations

Here are the most beautiful quartz movements with open casebacks, with some hidden honourable mentions

5 of the best watches worn by women on-screen

From Frank Sinatra to Queen: 5 musically inspired watches you should know

The best women’s watches of 2022 so far…

EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 stages of watch buyer’s remorse (when you just don’t click with that new timepiece…)

Power to the purple! Violate your wrist with the Pantone Institute’s colour of 2022

Five great integrated-bracelet watches for under $10,000

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

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