Watch Culture Archives - Time+Tide Watches

Tying to buy: how the Hermès handbag lawsuit could affect the watch industry

Watch Culture

05.04.24

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Tying to buy: how the Hermès handbag lawsuit could affect the watch industry

Two Californians are suing Hermès for not selling them Birkin bags - and that could have implications for watches.

Live on the ground for the Snoopy Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to Moonphase sales launch (Live Pics, Video)

Events

26.03.24

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Live on the ground for the Snoopy Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to Moonphase sales launch (Live Pics, Video)

We got ahead of the line at the Melbourne Swatch boutique to take a closer look at the new Snoopy MoonSwatch.

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.

Advice for the non-watch-loving partner of any watch nerd

Watch Culture

27.02.24

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Advice for the non-watch-loving partner of any watch nerd

Are you the struggling partner of a watch enthusiasts? Adam's words may offer some comfort and advice.

My DIY restoration of a solid gold Universal Genève that cost $7

Watch Culture

25.02.24

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My DIY restoration of a solid gold Universal Genève that cost $7

Buffy gives their Universal Genève some much-needed TLC. But is a $5 crystal a step too far in this ultra-budget journey?

The best beater watches, as picked by our Instagram followers

Watch Culture

20.02.24

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The best beater watches, as picked by our Instagram followers

Come for the G-Shocks and Seikos, but stay for the tourbillon-equipped independents and daily wearer Breguets.

I bought a solid gold Universal Genève for less than a Big Mac

Watch Culture

11.02.24

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I bought a solid gold Universal Genève for less than a Big Mac

When I was a kid and it was time to visit my grandparents, I’d stare out of the car window and fantasise about spotting a…

Which watches punch above their weight class? Here’s what you had to say

Watch Culture

04.02.24

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Which watches punch above their weight class? Here’s what you had to say

Some watches far exceed the expectations set by their price tags.

The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers

Watch Culture

13.01.24

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The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers

The best of the best from last year - with your help!

One-watch collection – these were your picks…

Watch Culture

16.12.23

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One-watch collection – these were your picks…

The notion of a one-watch collection is the most prominent oxymoron within our hobby. A collection implies multiple, yet all the time, whether over coffees,…

The biggest lies about watch collecting, according to you

Watch Culture

05.12.23

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The biggest lies about watch collecting, according to you

We turn to the Internet, the source of all truths, to dig up the dirt on watch collecting.

You can only give one piece of advice to a watch newbie – here is the advice you offered…

Watch Culture

06.11.23

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You can only give one piece of advice to a watch newbie – here is the advice you offered…

As watch journalists, readers often come to us for insights and advice. But, recently we flipped the script. On our Instagram earlier this week, we…

Do celebrity endorsements reduce the desirability of a watch? These were your responses…

Watch Culture

28.10.23

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Do celebrity endorsements reduce the desirability of a watch? These were your responses…

We asked our audience whether the Black Bay on Becks' wrist or the Richard Mille on Rafa's would make you want to buy one? You…

AGREE OR DISAGREE: Rolex prices will one day be at or under retail – these were your responses…

Watch Culture

26.08.23

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AGREE OR DISAGREE: Rolex prices will one day be at or under retail – these were your responses…

At the top of the list of brands associated with the unobtanium phenomenon is Rolex. Yes, other brands have this shared insufferable quality of low…

Roger Smith reminds us to have fun with a MoonSwatch wristshot

Watch Culture

17.08.23

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Roger Smith reminds us to have fun with a MoonSwatch wristshot

On a personal level, I am well documented on the record in that I have no desire to purchase a Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch. I…

You Can Only Wear One For Life (Pt 2): Breitling, Omega, IWC, TAG Heuer – these were your responses…

Watch Culture

13.08.23

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You Can Only Wear One For Life (Pt 2): Breitling, Omega, IWC, TAG Heuer – these were your responses…

Editor’s note: For a watch collector, horological monogamy is a huge challenge. The idea of limiting yourself to one watch, or one brand, is enough…

AGREE OR DISAGREE: You shared your thoughts on whether or not solid casebacks should make a comeback…

Watch Culture

04.08.23

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AGREE OR DISAGREE: You shared your thoughts on whether or not solid casebacks should make a comeback…

To solid caseback, or exhibition caseback, that is the question. Or at least it was the question Fergus raised when they wrote the latest Making the…

TikTok is going crazy about people wearing Apple watches at weddings

Watch Culture

03.08.23

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TikTok is going crazy about people wearing Apple watches at weddings

Wear your watch on your left wrist. Don’t pair a diving watch with a tuxedo. Match the colour of your watch strap with the leather…

We asked you for your controversial watch opinions – here are some standouts…

Watch Culture

30.07.23

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We asked you for your controversial watch opinions – here are some standouts…

Will Patek Philippe ever introduce a Nautilus ref. 5811/1A? Will Rolex ever debut a Submariner in RLX titanium? These are questions with uncertain answers. But…

Rolex, Patek, AP, VC – you can only wear one for life. These were your responses…

Watch Culture

23.07.23

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Rolex, Patek, AP, VC – you can only wear one for life. These were your responses…

For a watch collector, horological monogamy is a huge challenge. The idea of limiting yourself to one watch, or one brand, is enough to give…

Daniel Arsham x Hublot: The watch ambassador without a watch – yet…

Watch Culture

22.07.23

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Daniel Arsham x Hublot: The watch ambassador without a watch – yet…

As Disney CEO Bob Iger has suggested due to the onslaught of Marvel films and series, the resulting saturation of watch brand collaborations has created…

Days of future past: How a hacker resurrected a first-gen Apple Watch into a mechanical timepiece

Watch Culture

09.07.23

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Days of future past: How a hacker resurrected a first-gen Apple Watch into a mechanical timepiece

E-waste. It’s an ever-growing problem, and one without easy solutions. Clearly, innovative thinking is needed, including new methods of manufacturing, recycling, and even upcycling when…

Should you ever wear your watch over your cuff? Not unless you’re a playboy billionaire

Watch Culture

11.06.23

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Should you ever wear your watch over your cuff? Not unless you’re a playboy billionaire

Life was sweet for Gianni Agnelli. “Every woman in the world was in love with him and every man in the world wanted to be…

Watch Culture

02.06.23

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Is this brand new Casio the one to unseat the best-selling watch in the world?

Everyone’s got one, it seems. The ubiquitous little Casio F-91W, that is. First introduced in 1989, this most basic of black plastic digital watches can…

Can you ever really retire from being a watch collector or enthusiast?

Opinion

28.05.23

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Can you ever really retire from being a watch collector or enthusiast?

As I always say, I was a watch enthusiast long before I was a watch journalist. I will always first and foremost be a watch…

Is the rise of male jewellery fuelling our love for integrated-bracelet watches?

Watch Culture

19.05.23

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Is the rise of male jewellery fuelling our love for integrated-bracelet watches?

Worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Andy Warhol, Piaget was a brand that reeked of jet-set glamour in the 1970s. The launch of…

Your votes are in for the new YG Rolex GMT Master II nickname – here are your answers

Video

06.04.23

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Your votes are in for the new YG Rolex GMT Master II nickname – here are your answers

Watches often have incredibly long names or reference numbers. As a result, collectors often look to assign nicknames to pieces to avoid having to memorise…

A Tudor Black Bay Bronze 58 became my milestone watch to celebrate taking charge of my mental health

Watch Culture

23.02.23

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A Tudor Black Bay Bronze 58 became my milestone watch to celebrate taking charge of my mental health

Editor’s note: The below story is a submission by Time+Tide reader Chris Antzoulis, who was moved to write it after listening to the Milestone Watches…

From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs

Watch Culture

19.02.23

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From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs

Before buying a watch it’s important to consider how it will fit into your life, as different watches may benefit some lifestyles over others. The…

The T+T Team’s watch predictions and hot takes for 2023

Watch Culture

04.02.23

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The T+T Team’s watch predictions and hot takes for 2023

Editor’s note: After spending a bit of time reflecting on the best moments, releases and trends of 2022, the Time+Tide team is now turning their…

TAG Heuer is still in the driving seat when it comes to their racing sponsorship outreach

Watch Culture

31.01.23

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TAG Heuer is still in the driving seat when it comes to their racing sponsorship outreach

TAG Heuer is certain to rank highly among lists of the most recognisable watch brands. Their commercial success in recent years, especially among our fellow…

How to be a better customer – from a guy who just randomly picked up a new Rolex DJ

Watch Culture

17.12.22

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How to be a better customer – from a guy who just randomly picked up a new Rolex DJ

Allow me start off with a recent watch acquisition story. Last month, I was travelling for work and ended up with a few hours to kill…