Opinion Archives - Time+Tide Watches

What influence do Japanese collectors still have on the industry?

Opinion

07.12.24

What influence do Japanese collectors still have on the industry?

Japan is heralded as a place for amazing vintage watches and red-hot independent brands. But where does Japan's love of watches come from?

Why modern finishing is often just a poor excuse for lack of detail

Opinion

06.12.24

Why modern finishing is often just a poor excuse for lack of detail

Here is how to do "modern" finishing right.

Under-represented and under-appreciated: Deloitte & Watch Femme’s report shines a light on women and the watch industry

Opinion

17.11.24

Under-represented and under-appreciated: Deloitte & Watch Femme’s report shines a light on women and the watch industry

Is it time to reconsider how we are representing gender across the watch world?

Opinion

16.11.24

Has Dennison risen from the dead?

Going from making 200,000 cases a year to relaunching with a hot new dress watch, Dennison is on the up and up.

Will the Cubitus be the final straw that will put Patek Philippe customers off for good?

Opinion

16.11.24

Will the Cubitus be the final straw that will put Patek Philippe customers off for good?

Will the mismanagement of this launch damage the brand irreparably, or does this become a footnote in Thierry Stern's tenure?

Do square watches stand to benefit in the wake of the Patek Philippe Cubitus?

Opinion

03.11.24

Do square watches stand to benefit in the wake of the Patek Philippe Cubitus?

Benjamin James could make $$$ thanks to the Cubitus... but what about other square watches?

What happened to 9k and 14k gold watches?

Opinion

01.11.24

What happened to 9k and 14k gold watches?

Is it right that the industry only offers 18k or PVD plated gold today? Or should we bring back the lower purities for all their…

Is now the time to make watches more simple rather than complicated?

Opinion

30.10.24

Is now the time to make watches more simple rather than complicated?

As watch enthusiasm grows and expands, Is now the time to make watches more simple rather than complicated?

The eye of the tiger is back in watchmaking – and at multiple price points

Opinion

27.10.24

The eye of the tiger is back in watchmaking – and at multiple price points

The semi-precious stone is making a comeback in the far corners of watchmaking and at vastly different price points.

Is Tom Brady about to be in horological hot water with Audemars Piguet?

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03.10.24

Is Tom Brady about to be in horological hot water with Audemars Piguet?

Rolex, Richard Mille, IWC, and Patek Philippe are all on the table. But Brady's AP is the hot topic...

We read the Submariner book so you don’t have to

Opinion

01.10.24

We read the Submariner book so you don’t have to

After creating waves upon its release, we wanted to dive into the pages of Oyster Perpetual Submariner to see what all the fuss was about.

What Geneva Watch Days told us about the state of the industry

Opinion

10.09.24

What Geneva Watch Days told us about the state of the industry

Big watch fairs can tell us a lot about the state of the industry, and there was plenty going unsaid at Geneva Watch Days 2024.

Why does the Omega Aqua Terra Ultra Light cost over US$50,000?

Opinion

11.08.24

Why does the Omega Aqua Terra Ultra Light cost over US$50,000?

One of Omega's most expensive watches, we examine what makes the Aqua Terra Ultra Light as costly as it is.

Longines Mainliner: Why my first-ever mechanical watch is ripe for a revival

Opinion

09.08.24

Longines Mainliner: Why my first-ever mechanical watch is ripe for a revival

In a watch marketplace with a greater appreciation for interesting case shapes, the Longines Mainliner could be a great revival for the brand.

Opinion

07.08.24

The pros and cons of owning a watch box

We all love our watches, but are we showing that love through how we store them when they're not on the wrist?

Dive watches are not dressy, no matter how hard you try

Opinion

05.08.24

Dive watches are not dressy, no matter how hard you try

You could pair a diver with a suit or tux, but this is why you shouldn't.

Have modern Omega dress watches been slept on for far too long?

Opinion

31.07.24

Have modern Omega dress watches been slept on for far too long?

The Rolex 1908 launched with much fanfare, so why has the Omega De Ville Tresor been overlooked for years?

Dive watches can be dressy, and this is why

Opinion

31.07.24

Dive watches can be dressy, and this is why

Has the old adage of not wearing your dive watch with a suit finally become outdated? There's an argument to made that is has.

If Taylor Swift and Swatch ever collaborated it could be MoonSwatch massive

Opinion

13.07.24

If Taylor Swift and Swatch ever collaborated it could be MoonSwatch massive

Imagine a Swatch Skin collection with Taylor Swift album covers printed on the dials.

Why rubber straps on non-water-resistant watches are a crime

Opinion

11.07.24

Why rubber straps on non-water-resistant watches are a crime

Buffy feels particularly strongly about rubber straps.

Hotter take: vintage sports watches are tougher than you (and Zach) think

Opinion

30.06.24

Hotter take: vintage sports watches are tougher than you (and Zach) think

A hopeless vintage romantic argues for in the case of vintage sports watches. As usual though, there are asterisks.

Did Patek just MoonSwatch its mechanical Aquanaut Travel Time?

Opinion

29.06.24

Did Patek just MoonSwatch its mechanical Aquanaut Travel Time?

In case you missed it, Patek reprised its Aquanaut Travel Time at this year's Watches and Wonders. With a quartz movement...

How to pair watches with your wrist tattoos

Opinion

17.06.24

How to pair watches with your wrist tattoos

Straps and bracelet stacks are not the only means to accessorise your favourite watch. Tattoos can be a bold way to liven up your wrist…

Does the new Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission on Earth solve the fatigue surrounding the collection?

Opinion

12.06.24

Does the new Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission on Earth solve the fatigue surrounding the collection?

New Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission on Earth models have arrived, but is this what the collection needed in the face of waning momentum?

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Opinion

08.06.24

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Audemars Piguet's [RE]Master 02 is a bellwether for a growing trend in modern watch design: a return to brutalism.

Hot take: vintage sports watches are great to look at, but horrible to own

Opinion

03.06.24

Hot take: vintage sports watches are great to look at, but horrible to own

While the watch-collecting world covets and lusts after vintage sports watches, Zach explains why they may be better to appreciate than own.

What would a return of the Universal Genève Polerouter look like?

Opinion

18.05.24

What would a return of the Universal Genève Polerouter look like?

With Breitling's acquisition of the brand, is the return of a mid-century classic on the cards?

Why independent brands were the big winners of Only Watch 2024

Opinion

16.05.24

Why independent brands were the big winners of Only Watch 2024

Small indies achieved spectacular results at the Only Watch charity auction this year, with Furlan Marri a particular standout.

One thing all watch brands could learn from Tudor

Opinion

15.05.24

One thing all watch brands could learn from Tudor

One brand rarely stirs up controversy amongst watch enthusiasts - Tudor. This key reason why is something other brands should study.

Opinion

15.05.24

Is mother of pearl losing its shine?

With more bright colours and less brand dependence on traditionally "women's" watches, Charlotte explores what's next for mother of pearl.

Opinion

11.05.24

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Is Longines at a pivotal moment?

With a rich heritage and a focus on celebrity ambassadors, why have you been hearing more about Longines recently?

Seiko, it’s time to bring the Age of Discovery back

Opinion

05.05.24

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Seiko, it’s time to bring the Age of Discovery back

Few brands can match the quirkiness of Seiko in the 1990s, and Buffy feels it may be time for some of it to return.

Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT-Master II look better on?

Opinion

20.04.24

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Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT-Master II look better on?

To Jubilee or not to Jubilee? We debate whether the Rolex GMT-Master II looks better on a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet.

The one watch I’d save in a disaster would be my $22 Casio world-beater

Opinion

06.04.24

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The one watch I’d save in a disaster would be my $22 Casio world-beater

Adam explains why this cheap and cheerful white resin beaut means so much.

Opinion

01.04.24

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How long do watches actually last?

It’s a common sentiment that mechanical watches last forever when properly maintained. But, is there really much truth to that?

Opinion

17.03.24

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Why Michele watches bother me so much

A staple of the US women's affordable luxury market, Michele are all show and no go.

Why I think the Timex Marlin is the perfect entry-level manual-winding watch

Opinion

16.03.24

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Why I think the Timex Marlin is the perfect entry-level manual-winding watch

There are few manual winding watches for under $500. Thankfully, Timex has you covered.

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Opinion

14.03.24

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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

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?

Opinion

13.03.24

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Are Y2K watches coming back?

What's next in the vicious cycle of fashion trends? Buffy thinks it's time for Y2K.

Opinion

09.03.24

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When is a thin watch too thin?

Enthusiasts complain about watches being too thick all the time. What about too thin?

Opinion

04.03.24

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Has watch size awareness restricted brand creativity?

Are watch enthusiasts too focused on every watch being the same size?

How to make your watch collection stand out

Opinion

02.03.24

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How to make your watch collection stand out

Buffy lays out their five steps to best make your watch collection stand out - #SOTC.

Is the future of neo-vintage collecting luxury quartz?

Opinion

26.02.24

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Is the future of neo-vintage collecting luxury quartz?

D.C. speculates on the craze that'll follow integrated bracelets and Tiffany blue dials.

Can anyone actually tell white gold and stainless steel apart?

Opinion

22.02.24

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Can anyone actually tell white gold and stainless steel apart?

White gold is lauded as a bit of a stealth wealth flex, but could you be fooled thinking it's steel, or vice versa?

Watches, NFTs and the digital age: where can we possibly go from here?

Opinion

20.02.24

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Watches, NFTs and the digital age: where can we possibly go from here?

Tom takes a look at how the watch industry could (and is) benefitting from emerging blockchain technologies.

Opinion

18.02.24

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Why is Citizen Eco-Drive so underrated?

Why is Citizen Eco-Drive underrated? Adam weighs in on the solar-powered legend here.

Five watch trends Tom wants to see more of in 2024

Opinion

15.02.24

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Five watch trends Tom wants to see more of in 2024

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 is taking watchmaking more seriously again – but what does this mean for the rest of the LVMH stable?

Opinion

14.02.24

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Dior is taking watchmaking more seriously again – but what does this mean for the rest of the LVMH stable?

Dior has relaunched the Chiffre Rouge with movements from La Fabrique du Temps and Zenith - an intriguing move.

What does “limited edition” actually mean in the watch world?

Opinion

10.02.24

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What does “limited edition” actually mean in the watch world?

Tom takes a good hard look at the watch industry's favourite marketing tactic.

I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

Opinion

08.02.24

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I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

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.

Three failed watch technologies Buffy believes never caught on

Opinion

03.02.24

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Three failed watch technologies Buffy believes never caught on

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.…

What is a hype watch? Dissecting the horological phenom

Opinion

29.01.24

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What is a hype watch? Dissecting the horological phenom

Whether it's price, rarity or something third, Adam discusses what gives a watch that holy hype status.

5 annoying watch trends that should disappear for 2024

Opinion

27.01.24

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5 annoying watch trends that should disappear for 2024

Tom's trend manifesto touches on some topics you might expect (waitlists, anyone?), but also others that irk him in particular.

Three ways Rolex is the Nintendo of the watch world

Opinion

26.01.24

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Three ways Rolex is the Nintendo of the watch world

So does Mario wear a Daytona or? Buffy explains the similarities between the two giants.

Opinion

22.01.24

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Every brand is a fashion brand

Buffy is set to ruffle some feathers with their take on the fashion brand topic.

How I made it one year without buying a watch

Opinion

20.01.24

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How I made it one year without buying a watch

Buffy recounts their watch collecting dry spell, and how they got there in the first place.

Why the emphasis on in-house needs to end

Opinion

11.01.24

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Why the emphasis on in-house needs to end

The potentially detrimental outcomes of the current trend of hailing in-house movements as the greatest thing since sliced bread.

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11.01.24

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5 microbrands that get design right

Standing out in a sea of microbrands is hard, and not always done right. Here are some brands that make it look easy.

Is the OG Seiko SKX still worth its premium?

Opinion

09.01.24

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Is the OG Seiko SKX still worth its premium?

We revisit everyone's favourite entry-level diver. Does its charm excuse the fact it's no longer affordable?

Opinion

08.01.24

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What dials haven’t we seen yet?

With the trend of new dial colours seemingly slowing, might one of these be the next big thing in watch dials?

The T+T team argues the most important aspect of a watch

Opinion

06.01.24

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The T+T team argues the most important aspect of a watch

Does function win over form, or is there a third argument to be had when buying a new watch?

Did IWC miss an opportunity with the release of their Aquaman Aquatimers?

Opinion

05.01.24

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Did IWC miss an opportunity with the release of their Aquaman Aquatimers?

IWC's villain-inspired Aquatimers are cool, but they're also a little confusing.

Opinion

04.01.24

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Why Zodiac is the brand that won 2023

A pioneering dive watch brand and their contemporary endeavours won D.C. over in 2023.