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Three ways that heritage reissues can differ from real vintage watches

14.10.22

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Three ways that heritage reissues can differ from real vintage watches

At this rate it seems like we’ll end up with more vintage reissues in the world than actual vintage watches, if that’s not already 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…

Video

10.10.22

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VIDEO: The Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone Spacecraft leaves technicolour behind for sci-fi vibes

The iconic French fashion house Louis Vuitton may not have any claim to a watch worn on the moon, but that didn’t stop them from…

Micro Mondays

10.10.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Dumoreau DM02 is designed by an award-winning architect and it shows

The watch microbrand game has become incredibly alluring over the last few years, with some examples rising from humble Kickstarter origins to sky-high profits and…

The seconde/seconde/ Smart(ass) makes you love to hate yourself

Hands On

10.10.22

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The seconde/seconde/ Smart(ass) makes you love to hate yourself

The popularity of smartwatches has risen massively over the last few years. Where they fail to strike a chord with many watch enthusiasts, however, is…

Video

09.10.22

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VIDEO: The Seiko Prospex Noosa and Eucalyptus are inspired by Australia’s natural beauty

Australia is often neglected by the world at large. We have to wait weeks if not months for some movies to come out, we pay…

Introducing

09.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer III Outlier collection is a watch built for adventure

The Outlier is a perfect name for a Ball watch, as the brand themselves have always been somewhat of an eccentric addition to the list…

The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

Lists

08.10.22

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The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

Some luxury brands shy away from their elite clientele, trying to remain humble despite earth-shaking price tags. Hublot aren’t exactly subtle about their style though,…

VIDEO: The Omega Speedmaster ’57 is a funtastic take on a classic

Hands On

08.10.22

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VIDEO: The Omega Speedmaster ’57 is a funtastic take on a classic

The Omega Speedmaster is certainly deserving of being called an icon. I won’t bore you with its historical provenance, nor the space-dwelling efforts of the…

Introducing

07.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci sets sail

When you think of watch collaborations with the Italian navy your mind would usually travel to a brand like Panerai, or possibly even Squale. That…

Video

06.10.22

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VIDEO: Grand Seiko make a compelling case for a one-watch collection with their new quartz GMTs

You may have your own opinion about quartz watches, but Grand Seiko has certainly elevated the movement technology to a whole different level. And their…

HANDS ON: The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton and Ventura S

Watch Reviews

06.10.22

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HANDS ON: The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton and Ventura S

One of the best things about Hamilton is the way in which they’ve continued to deliver to the customers they’ve always aimed to please —…

VIDEO: TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera

Hands On

05.10.22

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VIDEO: TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera

TAG Heuer and Porsche have been on a high-octane roll since their partnership began last year, releasing collaborative models left, right and centre. The brand…

We glow with the flow, but is lume really necessary?

Opinion

05.10.22

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We glow with the flow, but is lume really necessary?

Radium was discovered by Marie Curie in 1898, and it was already showing up on the dials of wristwatches by the early 1900s. This goes…

Video

04.10.22

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VIDEO: How Hamilton developed their quirky side with cameos on the silver screen

Last time, Andrew and Luke took us through the key moments of Hamilton’s history cemented in Hollywood films such as The Frogmen and Interstellar. But,…

Introducing

03.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Cvstos Metropolitan PS Skeleton Cafu & Breel Embolo

The World Cup is coming and Cvstos are clearly getting excited. This intriguing microbrand loves their football, as is clear from their two brand ambassadors.…

Micro Mondays

03.10.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Manime La F is a watch dedicated to the theme of friendship

The most popular watches at the moment are often surrounded by a contextual suffering. Military watches have quite a dark theme, and you could make…

This new IWC Portugieser duo are more wearable, more affordable and a lot more green

Hands On

03.10.22

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This new IWC Portugieser duo are more wearable, more affordable and a lot more green

The IWC Portugieser is a staple in the Schaffhausen watchmaker’s collection, with its signature Arabics, feuille hands and railroad minute track designs originating in 1939,…

Video

30.09.22

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VIDEO: Certina watches speed dating – a selection of sporty and elegant references

Certina are the definition of an underdog brand, with many of their Swatch Group relatives outshining them in marketing and general fanbase adoration. But, with…

Micro Mondays

26.09.22

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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Circula ProTrail is a high-tech field watch combining toughness and style

There’s little that can beat a field watch when it comes to day-to-day wear. Divers are often too chunky, and dress watches too delicate, but…

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 and SBGW293 condense dazzling dials into 36.5mm cases

Hands On

25.09.22

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The Grand Seiko SBGW291 and SBGW293 condense dazzling dials into 36.5mm cases

The 44GS case has been a staple in Grand Seiko’s line-up for a long time, with the Japanese luxury giant paying tribute to its 55th…

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24.09.22

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VIDEO: The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II is colourful, robust and competitively priced

With the world inching back towards the finish line of normality, travelling abroad has re-entered into the mix of our hectic lives. In a digital…

Hands On

24.09.22

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HANDS-ON: Le Régulateur Louis Erard travels to the darkside with Label Noir

A couple of years ago I wrote a few articles under the name The Modifier’s Series, providing an overview of the few brands capable of…

The new Norqain Wild One has Jean-Claude Biver’s fingerprints all over it

Watch Reviews

24.09.22

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The new Norqain Wild One has Jean-Claude Biver’s fingerprints all over it

When it was first announced that Jean-Claude Biver was joining Norqain as an advisor to the board, many wondered whether the position was merely ceremonial…

5 discontinued Seiko watches you can still easily buy

Lists

23.09.22

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5 discontinued Seiko watches you can still easily buy

The changing resale values of Seiko watches is a mystery to most people, with some models soaring and diving within the space of a year.…

The TAG Heuer Formula 1 offers bright, colourful retro fun

Watch Reviews

22.09.22

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The TAG Heuer Formula 1 offers bright, colourful retro fun

You’ve just watched Alain Prost win the first of his four Formula 1 championships, yet your colourful little Swatch that’s been all the rage recently…

Introducing

22.09.22

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INTRODUCING: Three new Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 meld industrial sci-fi and modern elegance

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 was a controversial release, being one of the first times in recent decades that the brand had created something entirely…

Video

21.09.22

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VIDEO: Slimmer than the Moonwatch – the new Omega Speedmaster ’57 makes a giant leap towards wearability

When Omega’s eye turned towards their 1957 trilogy of sports watches, the reissued vintage watch trend was sky-high, but not yet at its peak. The…

For its 60th birthday, the Rado DiaStar Original gets sharpened up with a fresh, contemporary edge

Watch Education

21.09.22

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For its 60th birthday, the Rado DiaStar Original gets sharpened up with a fresh, contemporary edge

First released in 1962, the Rado DiaStar Original is one kooky watch design. Recognisable at a glance thanks to its striking, oval case, it exudes…

Introducing

20.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Chronomaster Open Boutique Edition

The concept of the open heart dial is nothing new, but it’s not necessarily a popular one. For the last few decades, watch snobs have…

Why would anyone put a dive watch on a leather/synthetic hybrid strap?

Opinion

20.09.22

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Why would anyone put a dive watch on a leather/synthetic hybrid strap?

The debate has raged on for years over putting dive watches on leather straps. It’s a fairly straight-forward argument for and against, with compelling reasonings…

Micro Mondays

19.09.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Hemel HFT20 Series delivers affordable pilot’s watches with a real attention to detail

As a microbrand, Hemel have very much found their niche and stuck to it. Regarding military watches as the forefront of horological development throughout history,…

Introducing

19.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Minase Horizon 2.0 is striking and utterly distinct

Minase are such a distinct brand in the marketplace, fitting into the incredibly specific niche of high value luxury. Their watches aren’t cheap by any…

The shining stars of the Chopard L.U.C collection

Hands On

18.09.22

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The shining stars of the Chopard L.U.C collection

Chopard is a brand fighting on many fronts. Their offering encompasses jewellery and watches, with the watch side of the maison covering everything from sporty…

Introducing

17.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One in green

The world of feminine watches definitely draws the short straw more than it should, but the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One is finally now available in what…

Why you should pay more attention to the Baume & Mercier Riviera

Video

16.09.22

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Why you should pay more attention to the Baume & Mercier Riviera

How does one of the older brands around stay relevant throughout the years, you may find yourself asking. Since their inception in 1830, Baume &…

Hands On

14.09.22

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HANDS-ON: The Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary delivers a classically handsome dress watch

This year marks Longines’ 190th anniversary and they’re celebrating with an exclusive timepiece from their top-of-the-range Master Collection. Since 2005 , the Master Collection has…

Introducing

14.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Bulova Frank Sinatra Summer Wind Collection

Few celebrities hold such strong sway in the public consciousness as the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra. Having dominated both music and film throughout…

IN-DEPTH: The ominous history of the Doomsday Clock

Watch Education

14.09.22

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IN-DEPTH: The ominous history of the Doomsday Clock

We’ve covered some pretty strange watches here on Time+Tide, even a bunch which don’t tell the time, but it’s rare that we discuss something that…

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor is clean, serene and wears like a dream

Hands On

12.09.22

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The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor is clean, serene and wears like a dream

A luxury, integrated-bracelet sports watch is nothing new. The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor – a luxury, integrated-bracelet sports watch that’s executed oh-so well, however,…

Micro Mondays

12.09.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Orator Sportsman Diver is the resurrection of a forgotten ’60s gem

With a name like Orator, you would expect this brand to have a good story behind it. Thankfully it delivers, as one of watchmaking’s forgotten…

Should titanium watches really be more expensive than the steel equivalent?

Watch Education

11.09.22

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Should titanium watches really be more expensive than the steel equivalent?

Titanium watches aren’t anything new by any stretch of the imagination. When Citizen unveiled the world’s first titanium wristwatch in 1970, the lightweight and hypoallergenic…

Video

11.09.22

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VIDEO: Exploring the deep-cased majesty of the Louis Vuitton Tambour Twenty

The Tambour is Louis Vuitton’s most well-known watch design. The fashion mega-brand has been slowly but surely establishing itself as a top-tier watchmaker since establishing…

INTRODUCING: The Depancel Serie-A Stradale

Hands On

10.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Depancel Serie-A Stradale

The young French microbrand Depancel are back with their fourth instalment in their Serie-A collection, this time honing in on a much more retro look.…

Hands On

08.09.22

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HANDS-ON: The Yema Navygraf Forces Sous-Marines is a dive watch brimming with ’70s charm

One of my very first articles for Time+Tide was a short overview on Yema and their key models, and since then their growth has been…

Introducing

06.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Ball Roadmaster Rescue Chronograph in Ice Blue

A common argument against mechanical watches is that they don’t actually have much practical function in a 21st century society. The time can be read…

Trout fishing in New Zealand with the Draken Kruger SE

Watch Reviews

06.09.22

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Trout fishing in New Zealand with the Draken Kruger SE

“I’m off fishing next week.” “Right I’ll overnight it to you.” Timing is everything, and this holds especially true in the horological world. Mike Blythe,…

Even before the hype for the new model, the Tudor Pelagos was always criminally underrated

Watch Reviews

06.09.22

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Even before the hype for the new model, the Tudor Pelagos was always criminally underrated

Editor’s note: That riotous noise you hear in the background? It’s the watch world falling over itself to heap extravagant praise on the brand new…

Micro Mondays

05.09.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Olto-8 Infinity II is a high-octane extravaganza of a watch

For those who buy watches to wear in different situations, what context best suits the Olto-8 Infinity II? It could be in the seat of…

INTRODUCING: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Twenty celebrates two decades of banging the drum

Watch Reviews

03.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Twenty celebrates two decades of banging the drum

Luxury watches sold by fashion brands will always be fighting an uphill battle to be taken seriously by elitist watch enthusiasts, but after two decades…

HANDS-ON: The Dan Henry 1975 is a diver that’s playful yet refined and costs under $300

Watch Reviews

02.09.22

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HANDS-ON: The Dan Henry 1975 is a diver that’s playful yet refined and costs under $300

While the last few releases from Dan Henry have focused on the post-WWI era of military chronographs, the micro-turned-major brand return to a more lighthearted…

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01.09.22

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VIDEO: We have the new Tudor Pelagos 39 in our hand!

You know that thought experiment you do at night when you’re trying to get to sleep? The one where you’re trying to design a hybrid…

Lists

30.08.22

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Fergus’ top 5 from Geneva Watch Days

Geneva Watch Days definitely isn’t as grand an affair as Watches & Wonders, however what it doesn’t have in quantity it certainly made up for…

GENEVA WATCH DAYS: The Bulgari novelties find a luxe upgrade for the Octo in gold

Introducing

29.08.22

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GENEVA WATCH DAYS: The Bulgari novelties find a luxe upgrade for the Octo in gold

In March this year, Bulgari released the world’s thinnest mechanical watch with the Octo Finissimo Ultra, only to be beaten again in July by the…

IN-DEPTH: The retro thrills of the Doxa Army are back in full production

Watch Reviews

29.08.22

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IN-DEPTH: The retro thrills of the Doxa Army are back in full production

When Doxa released a ceramic limited edition of their legendary Army watch with Watches of Switzerland, we all knew it would be a matter of…

Micro Mondays

29.08.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: Julian Michaels’ new releases show the value of breathing space and balance

It’s getting harder and harder to stand out as a microbrand as dozens seem to pop up every week, but the most distinctive examples are…

How did my $200 Seiko become worth $1200?

Watch Reviews

28.08.22

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How did my $200 Seiko become worth $1200?

Resale value is a can of worms like no other, turning the discussion of wristwatches from a matter of taste into an investments debate. On…

IN-DEPTH: The Bulova Hack watches and their military history

Watch Education

27.08.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Bulova Hack watches and their military history

Bulova are somewhat overlooked in the world of horological achievements, even though their list of feats is impressive. Not only were they the first company…

Lists

27.08.22

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The top 5 Doxa limited editions

Doxa are a legend among revived Swiss watch brands, with a rich back catalogue of products to pull from that maintain an intense cult following.…

Introducing

26.08.22

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INTRODUCING: The new Longines Master Collection in 34mm

I recently wrote an article about the best 34mm watches that anyone can wear, and although the marketing is mostly feminine-orientated, I believe that the…

How the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Skeleton changed my perception of openworking

Hands On

23.08.22

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How the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Skeleton changed my perception of openworking

The human brain is a curious thing. Having written many a review and introducing post, I feel like I’ve become increasingly more selective about the…