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Hands On

04.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is a salmon-dialled beauty

While Vacheron Constantin’s contribution to the watch world has mostly been focused on the Overseas and the newly re-introduced 222, the Geneva-based maker has quietly…

CHEAP BASTARD: The Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm affordably scratches the green itch

Watch Reviews

03.12.22

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CHEAP BASTARD: The Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm affordably scratches the green itch

EDITOR’S NOTE: Whether David is a bastard is still up for debate, but the fact he is cheap is irrefutable. Kidding aside, David loves solid watches…

Introducing

01.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Titoni Heritage Bicompax Chronograph evokes café racer style

Titoni have evolved many times as a brand, although they’ve always kept up with wristwatch fashion admirably in their century of operation. In fact, it’s…

Enter the ChaosMasters! 3 watches we made for the end of the world with Nivada Grenchen & seconde/seconde/

News

30.11.22

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Enter the ChaosMasters! 3 watches we made for the end of the world with Nivada Grenchen & seconde/seconde/

Picture this. But before you do, take a deep breath. Clear your mind of anything else. It’s night. There are sheets of rain falling. The…

Introducing

29.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Baltic Tricompax Panda and Reverse Panda deliver retro-fuelled chronograph action

As soon as Baltic unveiled their Tricompax collaboration with Peter Auto, we all held our breath for the standard model to drop and give the…

Video

29.11.22

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VIDEO: The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II and Engineer Hydrocarbon NEDU

One of Ball’s slogans is “accuracy under adverse conditions”. That tells the story of what this brand is all about – watches that deliver tough…

Micro Mondays

28.11.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Vario Versa is two-faced in the best possible way

Let’s not beat around the bush. If you’ve spent any time lusting over releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, chances are that you’ve fallen in love with a…

GADA-OFF: The Longines Spirit Titanium vs the Tudor BB58. Which is the better daily wearer?

Opinion

27.11.22

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GADA-OFF: The Longines Spirit Titanium vs the Tudor BB58. Which is the better daily wearer?

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published back in January earlier this year, but, with our recent list of the team’s GADA (go anywhere do anything)…

Introducing

27.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hanhart 417 ES Panda Flyback Chronographs offer even better value.

There is no shortage of vintage-inspired chronographs on the market. Especially coming from established Swiss brands that have dug through their vast catalogues to recreate…

OK, we’ve found the perfect watch for an eccentric but jaded billionaire…

Opinion

26.11.22

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OK, we’ve found the perfect watch for an eccentric but jaded billionaire…

You know that people-watching game that you sometimes play. The one where you speculate – ideally with a partner – on the complex inner lives…

Hands On

25.11.22

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HANDS-ON: Hublot flex their collab muscles with the Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross

Watch collaborations have become a large part of the watch industry. In the last decade, numerous brands have come together in the hopes of maximizing…

Laco’s classic chronograph returns with the Laco Kiel.2

Watch Reviews

21.11.22

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Laco’s classic chronograph returns with the Laco Kiel.2

As one of the clear leaders of German-made pilot’s watches, Laco’s chronograph releases are few and far between. While the flieger essentials Type A and…

Hands On

20.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Titoni Airmaster delivers classic vibes and a dial in ‘glacier turquoise’

Having produced watches under the names Felca and Felco throughout the 1920s to ‘50s, the brand morphed into the more modern-sounding Titoni in the slick…

Video

19.11.22

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VIDEO: The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime fuses traditional elegance with sporty zing

Originally creating bespoke watches for clients one at a time, Speake-Marin established a unique style that guarantees curiosity when spotted on the wrist. Their cult following…

Introducing

19.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Brellum Pandial LE.3 DD DLC Chronometer

It’s easy for panda-dialled chronographs to be pigeonholed into a specific look, or to draw comparisons with other watches that have popularised the colour scheme.…

Watch Education

18.11.22

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IN-DEPTH: The history of stone dials

It’s incredibly rare that anything truly new happens in the watch world, and even the most groundbreaking innovations can often have their roots in technology…

Hands On

16.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition is a sporty refresh of the best value Swiss GMT around

Special edition watches can celebrate anniversaries, achievements or celebrity tie-ins, but sometimes a special edition can just exist because the watch is special. Mido’s latest…

Introducing

15.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Yema Wristmaster Traveller Micro-Rotor is a charming take on the integrated bracelet sports watch

One of the things that sets Yema apart from their competitors, whether you ever considered them a microbrand or not, was that they had their…

Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”

News

15.11.22

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Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”

Charity auctions can often be some of the watch world’s most exciting events, as brands stretch their creativity for one-off watches that are instantly collectible.…

Enough Birch: The Grand Seiko SLGH019 proves there is far more dial-ground to cover in Evolution 9

Watch Reviews

15.11.22

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Enough Birch: The Grand Seiko SLGH019 proves there is far more dial-ground to cover in Evolution 9

Evolution 9 was born to usher in a new era and tier of Grand Seiko watchmaking. It brought forth their most faceted case yet, with…

Micro Mondays

14.11.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Varon Chiri Blazer is a dressy everyday watch for a remarkable price

It’s no secret that microbrands can often provide incredible watches for the money, but that doesn’t mean that they can get away with putting no…

Hands On

14.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Carbotech and Blu Abisso deliver brooding looks and high-tech attitude

Love them or hate them, the journey of Panerai has been an incredible evolution. Since the practical yet eccentric cushion-cased dive watches of the 1930s…

Introducing

13.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer M Skindiver III Beyond combines slick looks with rugged swagger

As a brand of both honoured heritage and cutting-edge design, we’re quite used to seeing a mix of looks from Ball. Generally, they have a…

MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards

Watch Reviews

12.11.22

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MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards

Editor’s Note: Yesterday, the 2022 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) was held. For those who don’t know, it is basically the Oscars of watchmaking.…

VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s elemental SBGW293 and SBGW291 are a celebration of fine details

Hands On

11.11.22

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VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s elemental SBGW293 and SBGW291 are a celebration of fine details

Grand Seiko and special releases – name a better love story. The duo we’re looking at today, the air-inspired silvery SBGW291 Kuuki and earthy SBGW293…

Introducing

11.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Speake-Marin x Watches of Switzerland One & Two Dual Time

When you think of a GMT watch with a blue dial, your mind probably goes to one of many sports watch classics. Having almost nothing…

Introducing

11.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Ventura L 14K Gold Limited Edition

If we’re being honest, most watch brands wouldn’t get away with releasing a watch like the Ventura today. It’s unashamedly weird, full of retro-futuristic quirks…

Video

11.11.22

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VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin Trilogy

If you’ve been following Time+Tide closely, you’ll have noticed that Andrew has had some pretty special moments in Switzerland recently. As much as a visit…

Introducing

10.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Minase 7 Windows Hakose Urushi collection

For me, Minase are one of the few brands who can beat Grand Seiko in their level of artful dials, finishing quality and ingenuity. In…

How I learned to stop worrying and love bolder watches

Opinion

10.11.22

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How I learned to stop worrying and love bolder watches

It’s a bit similar to haircuts. Looking back at photos from my youth recalls all sorts of misadventures in the barber’s chair. There was the…

Hands On

09.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Delma Montego is a bold chronograph with plenty of macho swagger

A company had to muster real tenacity to make it through the Quartz Crisis, but Delma managed to thrive instead of survive during those tough…

Introducing

07.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Black and Gold Capsule collection

Everyone loves black and gold as a colour combination, whether it’s the halls of a glamorous art deco building, a fashionable outfit, or a tastefully…

Micro Mondays

07.11.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: With a design that’s clean and serene, the Wolter Classic lets every detail breathe

For the last few years, watchmaking has really been throwing off the shackles of stylistic repression across independent and large-scale manufacturers, leading to some of…

Video

06.11.22

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VIDEO: The truth behind the Royal Oak’s construction

Despite being over 50 years old, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak has never ceased to be a thought provoker. Even though the signature octagonal design…

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

Lists

06.11.22

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The LeJour Brooklyn throws its hat in the ring for best affordable Datejust alternative

LeJour is one of those rare success stories of an extinct Swiss brand being revived with a modern catalogue, and they continue to move from…

Introducing

05.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT Chocolate will add a few Twix up your sleeve

Some say that it’s a fashion faux-pas to mix black with brown, but rules are meant to be broken. Just as steel and gold can…

The CODE41 Mecascape is like a sci-fi take on a pocket watch from another astral dimension

Introducing

04.11.22

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The CODE41 Mecascape is like a sci-fi take on a pocket watch from another astral dimension

We’ve all been guilty of it plenty of times. You head out wearing your favourite watch, feel the urge to check the time, and before…

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

Lists

04.11.22

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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…

Hands On

03.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Depancel Serie-R Cruiser draws high-octane inspiration from the world of motorcycling

Motosports get a lot of love from the world of watches, from the smallest microbrand homage to Rolex sponsoring almost all of the Formula 1…

Video

03.11.22

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VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton

It’s always a safe assumption that watches from Vacheron Constantin are going to be exquisite in all aspects, yet still nothing prepares us for those…

Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value

Lists

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…

Micro Mondays

31.10.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: Our favourite watches from the past 6 months

Starting Micro Mondays was originally about shining a light on some of the great independent watchmakers who have been able to be supported through the…

Hands On

31.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro eSteel is green in multiple ways

Panerai is a brand that has successfully riffed off the same formula since their inception, producing an impressively diverse portfolio considering the tightly focused design…

The Certina DS+ is a shapeshifting innovation that lets you switch watch cases with zero fuss

Introducing

30.10.22

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The Certina DS+ is a shapeshifting innovation that lets you switch watch cases with zero fuss

Certina have always had a way of flying under the radar for a myriad of reasons, but this new concept from the Swiss brand has…

Video

29.10.22

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VIDEO: Why the NOMOS Club Sport neomatik 37 puts versatility first

The Glashütte brand recently introduced a new entry into their affordable Club family with the NOMOS Club Sport neomatik 37. While this line-up features some…

The Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary from Jacob & Co is a horological offer you can’t refuse

Watch Reviews

27.10.22

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The Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary from Jacob & Co is a horological offer you can’t refuse

Did you know the severed horse’s head in the famous scene from The Godfather was real? Or that Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Jack Nicholson and…

The new 5711 successor – the 5811/1G Nautilus – is a bit of a letdown. But it is our fault, not Patek’s

Opinion

26.10.22

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The new 5711 successor – the 5811/1G Nautilus – is a bit of a letdown. But it is our fault, not Patek’s

“Anticipation, I suppose, sometimes exceeds realisation,” Amelia Earhart once said. Ever since the final swan song of the Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5711, which, at…

Introducing

25.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Calendar

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute was a phenomenal success. Whether that was due to the influx of luscious, colourful dials or the honouring of its 1930s…

Micro Mondays

24.10.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The GANE Type D is deceptively simple yet utterly distinctive

Designing a new watch from the ground up is always going to be a difficult task, given that there’s over a century’s worth of designs…

Video

23.10.22

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VIDEO: Hands-on with the AP Royal Oak A2 and the black magic of Karl Lagerfeld’s customised watch

Two incredibly historically significant Royal Oaks have gone under the hammer for big bucks.

Hands On

22.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The Laco Scorpion 39 collection delivers rugged, 39mm dive watches with a sense of fun

Laco are phenomenally popular with Flieger wearers as they’re one of the affordable brands to have made those original pilot’s watches during WWII. Now, the…

Introducing

22.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Brellum Pandial LE.2 DD Chronometer

Calling Brellum a “microbrand” seems less fitting than ever given how successful their past few years have been. Instead of focusing on some kind of…

My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

Lists

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…

The many drawbacks of watches and why they make us love them even more

Opinion

20.10.22

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The many drawbacks of watches and why they make us love them even more

One of life’s great ironies is that the pursuit of perfection often leads to disappointment, even when it is achieved. Your average smartphone may have…

Introducing

18.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Cyrus Klepcys DICE Racing is a stimulating blast of organised chaos

Racing watches are some of the most desirable and historically significant models that have ever been released. While tool watches meant for the military and…

The Chopard Alpine Eagle Chrono is more eye-catching than ever on an integrated rubber strap

Hands On

17.10.22

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The Chopard Alpine Eagle Chrono is more eye-catching than ever on an integrated rubber strap

Chopard has long produced complicated and/or highly decorated pieces in their L.U.C collection as well as sport-oriented watches like the Mille Miglia, but a space…

Micro Mondays

17.10.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Maen Hudson 38 GMT shows the value of gradual evolution

The concept of evolution over revolution is more than a catchy phrase, it also shows the dedication that a company has to perfecting a concept.…

Tissot’s new Telemeter 1938 brings vintage style to a thoroughly modern chronograph

Hands On

16.10.22

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Tissot’s new Telemeter 1938 brings vintage style to a thoroughly modern chronograph

Swiss watchmaker Tissot has been the name on everyone’s lips recently since the release of their category-disrupting integrated bracelet juggernaut, the ’70s-tastic PRX. But the…

Introducing

15.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGJ269 ‘Pink Flannel’

In the interest of journalistic integrity I have to admit my biases, and I am obsessed with pink. My hair has been pink for the…

Getting your Reverso engraved suddenly got a lot sexier with JLC’s new Alex Trochut typeface

Introducing

13.10.22

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Getting your Reverso engraved suddenly got a lot sexier with JLC’s new Alex Trochut typeface

Typography can often be one of the deepest psychological art forms, as well as one of the most important. The link between the words we…

Introducing

13.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The William Wood Fearless collection delivers enhanced wearability and a sense of fun

One of my first hands-on reviews for Time+Tide in early 2020 was the William Wood Red Watch, and I was definitely a fan. The way…

Hands On

12.10.22

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HANDS-ON: Simpler and more compact – the NOMOS Club Sport neomatik 37

We’ve sung many praises for the unique way that NOMOS integrates their Bauhaus-driven design language even when creating tough, water-resistant watches like the Ahoi. The…

Watch Reviews

HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is a salmon-dialled beauty

CHEAP BASTARD: The Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm affordably scratches the green itch

INTRODUCING: The Titoni Heritage Bicompax Chronograph evokes café racer style

Enter the ChaosMasters! 3 watches we made for the end of the world with Nivada Grenchen & seconde/seconde/

INTRODUCING: The Baltic Tricompax Panda and Reverse Panda deliver retro-fuelled chronograph action

VIDEO: The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II and Engineer Hydrocarbon NEDU

MICRO MONDAYS: The Vario Versa is two-faced in the best possible way

GADA-OFF: The Longines Spirit Titanium vs the Tudor BB58. Which is the better daily wearer?

INTRODUCING: The Hanhart 417 ES Panda Flyback Chronographs offer even better value.

OK, we’ve found the perfect watch for an eccentric but jaded billionaire…

HANDS-ON: Hublot flex their collab muscles with the Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross

Laco’s classic chronograph returns with the Laco Kiel.2

HANDS-ON: The Titoni Airmaster delivers classic vibes and a dial in ‘glacier turquoise’

VIDEO: The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime fuses traditional elegance with sporty zing

INTRODUCING: The Brellum Pandial LE.3 DD DLC Chronometer

IN-DEPTH: The history of stone dials

HANDS-ON: The Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition is a sporty refresh of the best value Swiss GMT around

INTRODUCING: The Yema Wristmaster Traveller Micro-Rotor is a charming take on the integrated bracelet sports watch

Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”

Enough Birch: The Grand Seiko SLGH019 proves there is far more dial-ground to cover in Evolution 9

MICRO MONDAYS: The Varon Chiri Blazer is a dressy everyday watch for a remarkable price

HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Carbotech and Blu Abisso deliver brooding looks and high-tech attitude

INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer M Skindiver III Beyond combines slick looks with rugged swagger

MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards

VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s elemental SBGW293 and SBGW291 are a celebration of fine details

INTRODUCING: The Speake-Marin x Watches of Switzerland One & Two Dual Time

INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Ventura L 14K Gold Limited Edition

VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin Trilogy

INTRODUCING: The Minase 7 Windows Hakose Urushi collection

How I learned to stop worrying and love bolder watches

HANDS-ON: The Delma Montego is a bold chronograph with plenty of macho swagger

INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Black and Gold Capsule collection

MICRO MONDAYS: With a design that’s clean and serene, the Wolter Classic lets every detail breathe

VIDEO: The truth behind the Royal Oak’s construction

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

The LeJour Brooklyn throws its hat in the ring for best affordable Datejust alternative

INTRODUCING: The Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT Chocolate will add a few Twix up your sleeve

The CODE41 Mecascape is like a sci-fi take on a pocket watch from another astral dimension

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

HANDS-ON: The Depancel Serie-R Cruiser draws high-octane inspiration from the world of motorcycling

VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton

Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value

MICRO MONDAYS: Our favourite watches from the past 6 months

HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro eSteel is green in multiple ways

The Certina DS+ is a shapeshifting innovation that lets you switch watch cases with zero fuss

VIDEO: Why the NOMOS Club Sport neomatik 37 puts versatility first

The Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary from Jacob & Co is a horological offer you can’t refuse

The new 5711 successor – the 5811/1G Nautilus – is a bit of a letdown. But it is our fault, not Patek’s

INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Calendar

MICRO MONDAYS: The GANE Type D is deceptively simple yet utterly distinctive

VIDEO: Hands-on with the AP Royal Oak A2 and the black magic of Karl Lagerfeld’s customised watch

HANDS-ON: The Laco Scorpion 39 collection delivers rugged, 39mm dive watches with a sense of fun

INTRODUCING: The Brellum Pandial LE.2 DD Chronometer

My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

The many drawbacks of watches and why they make us love them even more

INTRODUCING: The Cyrus Klepcys DICE Racing is a stimulating blast of organised chaos

The Chopard Alpine Eagle Chrono is more eye-catching than ever on an integrated rubber strap

MICRO MONDAYS: The Maen Hudson 38 GMT shows the value of gradual evolution

Tissot’s new Telemeter 1938 brings vintage style to a thoroughly modern chronograph

INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGJ269 ‘Pink Flannel’

Getting your Reverso engraved suddenly got a lot sexier with JLC’s new Alex Trochut typeface

INTRODUCING: The William Wood Fearless collection delivers enhanced wearability and a sense of fun

HANDS-ON: Simpler and more compact – the NOMOS Club Sport neomatik 37