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The OCTO 3003 World Timer is for those wanting to dip their toes into vintage watches without the potential pitfalls.
For one of its most recent releases, the Thai-based brand turned to forged carbon, developing the Wise ADAMASCUS A8.1 Forged Carbon Diver.
The GMT Transit brings Lima's design language to the popular multi-timezone category and has clearly been a success for the brand.
Papar Watch Co is an exciting, husband-and-wife-led brand from Mexico, and its watches feature some of the boldest, unique details out there
Every independent watch brand has an origin story, but few begin with a husband being told he owns too many watches. Santurce Collection was founded…
The Nodus Sector Deep Black Destro proves you don’t need to spend a fortune for a genuine 500m dive watch with thoughtful engineering.
Kiwame Tokyo’s new KUBO (窪) collection pairs three lacquered dials and a recessed small-seconds display with Japanese design philosophy.
The Tedoro Quadra GMT Meteorite pairs a striking meteorite dial with an automatic GMT movement and a slim, architectural square case
The Face in Time Paradis Tropical Collection is something completely left-field from the female-led watch space.
The Casseil II is a sequel from Makina that moves in a different direction from the original, introducing a musclular, brutalist look
Vario's dual-sided VERSO Reversible Single Time loses the second dial, but gains some ultra-dressy, accessible character
Manime's new La Méridienne is an affordable integrated bracelet GMT watch with 70s-style details and a captivating choice of dials
A classically designed watch that brings practical complications and elegance into one affordable package.
Italian brand Liberum has partnered with legendary racing exhaust manufacturer Termignoni to produce a sustainable motorsports watch
The new Alato Ögonsten is launching via Kickstarter, and it may just be Alato's most compelling everday watch yet
It goes without saying that here at Time+Tide, we love to champion microbrands. While we all love to see what’s new from the biggest brands,…
The Tedoro Harmony 39 Sarab has elements that collectors love: a stone dial, an integrated bracelet, a GMT complication – and just $785.
Does the Trematic T-Five Beigua Maris Shadow dive watch, in titanium and with a 68-hour LJP movement, deliver bang for the buck at €1.2K?
Canadian microbrand Héron’s Marinor hiatus comes to an end with an updated second generation for its best selling model.
British designer Oliver Gallaugher's Deep Space makes a full orbit, re-emerging in a new shade of blue with a new Swiss movement.
CIGA's latest mechanical complication, a modern take on a wandering hours watch, is a fitting follow-up to its GPHG-winning Blue Planet.
The Singaporean microbrand's quirky rotating-case dress watch sees two limited edition seasonal variants join its range.
The latest release under American brand Hemel's affordable Eylandt sub-brand says it all in the name: puck-shaped, quartz and accessible.
This restrained and elegant take on a field watch from a Japanese watch industry veteran is an exquisite example of "honest watchmaking".
Sydney, Australia-based Galvin Watch Company reveals a new full lume limited edition inspired by Finnish nights.
Ontic founder John Hickling's background as a Mountain Rescue volunteer informs this solar tool watch's robust construction.
Canadian microbrand Ferro pens a tannic, wine red tribute to the 1930s in the form of a Art Deco-inspired two-hander.
Swedish-based microbrand Nezumi releases updated versions of its Baleine dive watch, with thinner dimensions and refined touches.
Australian microbrand Hz Watches debuts its third model line, a dressy daily inspired by the famous 1972 photograph of the Earth.
French microbrands Neotype has brought two panda dials to the fore, for its likeable LM02 Type C chronograph.
Möels & Co has updated its striking offset TV dial dress piece with aesthetic and technical refinements, including a La Joux-Perret movement.
Built to keep up with the founder's adventurous lifestyle, this new tool watch doesn't cut corners when it comes to toughness.
Sortie honours the RAF’s famous defence against the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War with its debut model.
Sometimes the sequel is better than the original, and that's what Philippines-based microbrand Makina has delivered with the Andras_II.
The Horizon draws inspiration not only from the White Cliffs of Dover, but also from the pivotal Battle of Britain in 1940.
The Florence-based independent watch brand returns with a slim and stylish take on a GADA dive watch.
This field watch celebrates the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and will generate lovely patina in the decades to come.
Wrist Enthusiast founder Craig Karger's microbrand joins forces with the affable Ben Cook of Ben's Watches on a hot little dive watch.
Featuring a rugged titanium case and either a mecaquartz or automatic movement (plus lots of other customisable options), this Kiwi chrono has a South African…
This Japanese microbrand combines funky colours and playful yet purposeful design in this decidedly contemporary dive watch.
This rugged Norwegian tool watch represents a horological send-off to mining in Svalbard.
Swedish brand Tusenö has made a bold move, departing from sports watches to shaped dress watches with this stylish cocktail-inspired piece.
Transylvanian style, without the vampires.
In a celebration of Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence, home-grown brand Vario offers a colourful limited edition.
An idiosyncratic shape and a retro-tastic dial (complete with pinion cap!) make this indie offering a love letter to the 1970s.
Does the Model A1 have what it takes to enter a crowded market?
A new Australian microbrand enters the fray with a dressy daily sector dial.
This dressy Canadian GMT watch incorporates a complication that's rarely combined with pre-1950s aesthetics.
A solar quartz-powered, military-inspired field watch with specs that pack a punch in an affordable package.
Hong Kong's Selten offers exceptional patterned grand feu enamel dials at an exceptionally affordable price.
Escapement24's Simon Ryan brings back Monceau with the Model 01.
Italian indie HTD serves up a slim, playful sports watch entirely dedicated to tennis.
This dressy, unisex-sized rectangular model represents an interesting change of direction for the brand, as well as great value.
Solstice's latest watch is a complete re-do of the entire brand, scrapping its bland past in the hopes that honesty and value can save it.
All that you need, and nothing you don't.
Sleek but colourful, with a few surprising design choices.
Inspired by Italian motorsports, this stylish hand-wound chronograph offers plenty of vibes.
This Belgian brand's latest watch features dials made from the bonnet of a real 1962 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight.
American microbrand Havid Nagan's latest effort represents a high watermark for refinement in the microbrand space.
RZE's first digital timepiece offers G-Shock toughness with enthusiast-friendly features and great specs at an ultra-competitive price.
The Australian microbrand iterates on its eye-catching and popular everyday wearer, strengthening its value proposition.
To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Jack Mason have redesigned their inaugural watch model.
The Arena Vanitas shines through as one of the most thoughtfully designed and best-value dive watches we've seen in a long time.
