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To Jubilee or not to Jubilee? We debate whether the Rolex GMT-Master II looks better on a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet.
Adam explains why this cheap and cheerful white resin beaut means so much.
It’s a common sentiment that mechanical watches last forever when properly maintained. But, is there really much truth to that?
A staple of the US women's affordable luxury market, Michele are all show and no go.
There are few manual winding watches for under $500. Thankfully, Timex has you covered.
Within the realm of watchmaking, size very much matters. So, we put the question to the Time+Tide Editorial Team: what is your favorite watch size?
What's next in the vicious cycle of fashion trends? Buffy thinks it's time for Y2K.
Enthusiasts complain about watches being too thick all the time. What about too thin?
Are watch enthusiasts too focused on every watch being the same size?
Buffy lays out their five steps to best make your watch collection stand out - #SOTC.
D.C. speculates on the craze that'll follow integrated bracelets and Tiffany blue dials.
White gold is lauded as a bit of a stealth wealth flex, but could you be fooled thinking it's steel, or vice versa?
Tom takes a look at how the watch industry could (and is) benefitting from emerging blockchain technologies.
Why is Citizen Eco-Drive underrated? Adam weighs in on the solar-powered legend here.
With Watches & Wonders on the horizon, an avalanche of watch novelties are incoming. Here are five watch trends Tom wants to see in 2024.
Dior has relaunched the Chiffre Rouge with movements from La Fabrique du Temps and Zenith - an intriguing move.
Tom takes a good hard look at the watch industry's favourite marketing tactic.
D.C. takes a bargain-basement ceramic Armani watch for a spin to see if he could actually live with a ceramic watch day-to-day.
The culture of watchmaking is one that equally respects tradition and ingenuity, as the past can be respected while breaking boundaries and inventing new techniques.…
Whether it's price, rarity or something third, Adam discusses what gives a watch that holy hype status.
Watch enthusiasts and collectors could not care less about the Rolex Pearlmaster, yet many celebrities have been seen sporting various references of it...
Tom's trend manifesto touches on some topics you might expect (waitlists, anyone?), but also others that irk him in particular.
So does Mario wear a Daytona or? Buffy explains the similarities between the two giants.
Buffy is set to ruffle some feathers with their take on the fashion brand topic.
Buffy recounts their watch collecting dry spell, and how they got there in the first place.
The potentially detrimental outcomes of the current trend of hailing in-house movements as the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Standing out in a sea of microbrands is hard, and not always done right. Here are some brands that make it look easy.
We revisit everyone's favourite entry-level diver. Does its charm excuse the fact it's no longer affordable?
With the trend of new dial colours seemingly slowing, might one of these be the next big thing in watch dials?
Does function win over form, or is there a third argument to be had when buying a new watch?
IWC's villain-inspired Aquatimers are cool, but they're also a little confusing.
A pioneering dive watch brand and their contemporary endeavours won D.C. over in 2023.
Adam has some hot takes here. His six 'watch style rules' will likely be polarising. Either you will strongly agree or completely disagree, there is…
It may seem the most boring choice, but Zach makes a case for why Rolex made the most of 2023.
With strong releases across three model lines, TAG Heuer makes a strong claim for the 2023 "best of" crown.
There's more to Blancpain in 2023 than just their headline-stealing collaboration with Swatch.
Borna explores some unexpected and rare Universal Genève models, alongside fan-favourites.
Zach encounters a true first-world watch problem after acquiring a grail.
We begin to wrap up the year with the brands that were outstanding in their efforts, starting with Bovet.
The simplest of gifts can be important if there is a story behind them. It also helps if it happens to be a JLC Atmos…
They've bought the name, so how can Breitling honour the Universal Genève legacy?
Is a gold Sub a tool watch? Or how about a Cartier Tank? D.C. certainly seems to think so.
We bring you the scoop on Watch Oscars 2023.
Remember the ludicrous prices CasiOaks used to demand? Well, G-Shock's next contender may continue the trend
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic were obviously widespread, but the wristwatch industry didn’t suffer nearly as much as was predicted. Some companies even managed…
My watch collecting journey started when I was very young. Something inexplicable attracted me to these collectible wrist companions, and I can safely say I’ve…
Forget teaming up with Swatch: Zach speculates what would happen if Breguet took a leaf out of Omega's book.
Starring in Apocalypse Now, the bezelless GMT-Master is being offered by Christie's in November.
Looking at the headline, you are probably thinking “WTF Zach… what are you on about?” Of course, key metrics include diameter, lug-to-lug, material, depth rating,…
Can a $5,000 watch really be considered a value proposition? We certainly think so - here's why.
Watches are big business, and despite periodic highs and lows, the industry is estimated to wind up 2023 at nearly US$100 billion. Naturally, competition is…
I never thought these words would come out of my mouth, but I am letting go of one of the holiest grails in my collection,…
In the early 1950s, Blancpain’s CEO Jean-Jacques Fiechter was diving off the coast of Cannes when he lost track of time. It almost proved a…
In this post-MoonSwatch world, are too many brands trying to take advantage of hype culture?
Size does matter, especially so when you come across a watch that is perfect - except that it doesn't fit your wrist whatsoever.
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…
Are you an aspiring adventurer, but can't splash the cash for a Breitling Emergency? O-Boy, have we the watch for you.
Likely the most significant horological event of the previous century, the quartz crisis (or revolution, depending on which side you stood), not only signalled the…
No matter how tasteful your watch collection, no matter how stuffed your portfolio is with blue chip stocks like no-date Subs, classic Heuers, or the…
Watchmaking is not at all a recent development. Even if you’re only counting from when pocket watches were widespread, that’s still coming up on 300…
What business does this German camera brand have making luxury watches? Well, it's not as much of a stretch as you might think.
You may have a general idea of the watches a list like this would include. Of course, going for timeless and classic designs is going…
The WHAT IF…? idea is a versatile one, concerned with wishful thinking, hopes of market-changing releases, and nostalgic pleas. Sometimes, however, it might as well…