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05.01.25

Our favourite TAG Heuer watches of 2024

2024 saw TAG Heuer revive multiple fan-favourite designs, collaborate with tastemakers (including us!), continue to iterate on the popular Carrera Glassbox and even dabble in…

Watch Education

05.01.25

The ultimate watch hand style guide

Wondering what the hands on your watch are called? Chances are, we'll have the answer here.

6 wild watches that make the most of off the shelf movements

Lists

05.01.25

6 wild watches that make the most of off the shelf movements

High complications or unique designs don't have to come with a high price tag.

Our favourite Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2024

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04.01.25

Our favourite Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2024

JLC spread its attention across several collections in 2024, rather than focusing on just one model.

7 of the best strap monsters that will eat on any NATO, leather, or rubber strap

Buying Guides

04.01.25

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7 of the best strap monsters that will eat on any NATO, leather, or rubber strap

Whether you're working with a limited budget or want a versatile piece, a strap monster is always a plus.

The three watches Andrew wore most in 2024 are…

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04.01.25

The three watches Andrew wore most in 2024 are…

Andrew had a love affair with rose gold in 2024, as well as a watch with more than a few celebrity connections...

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04.01.25

Our favourite Hublot watches of 2024

Watchmaking's controversial avant-garde brand had plenty to show for 2024, with artist collaborations and utterly Hublot tech innovations.

A distortion-free explanation of what Zaratsu polishing actually is, and its not-so-Japanese origins

Watch Education

03.01.25

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A distortion-free explanation of what Zaratsu polishing actually is, and its not-so-Japanese origins

Zaratsu polishing can achieve a distortion-free mirror finish on a watch case. But what is it exactly, and where did it come from?

Here are our favourite watch articles of 2024

Friday Wind Down

03.01.25

Here are our favourite watch articles of 2024

We published over 1,300 articles on Time+Tide in 2024. Here are some of the best, from Andrew, Borna, Buffy, Jamie, Russell, Zach and more.

6 of the best Breguet numeral watches, honouring the master’s name

Buying Guides

03.01.25

6 of the best Breguet numeral watches, honouring the master’s name

Abraham-Louis Breguet lent his name to many things related to watchmaking, including an elegant numeral set. These watches use them best.

Our favourite watches from the T+T Shop in 2024

In The Shop

03.01.25

Our favourite watches from the T+T Shop in 2024

As 2024 starts to disappear in our rear-view mirror, we look at some of our favourite watches that launched in the Time+Tide Shop last year.

TAG Heuer is back in Formula 1 as official timekeeper

News

02.01.25

TAG Heuer is back in Formula 1 as official timekeeper

After Rolex gave way to LVMH for Formula 1 title sponsorship, it was only a matter of time before TAG Heuer swooped in.

The Monsieur de Chanel evolves in a refreshingly unapologetic direction

In Depth

02.01.25

The Monsieur de Chanel evolves in a refreshingly unapologetic direction

The notion of gendered watches is an outdated one, but not as far as Chanel's Monsieur is concerned.

What are the most controversial watches in your collection? Here’s what you had to say

Watch Culture

02.01.25

What are the most controversial watches in your collection? Here’s what you had to say

As long-time lovers of the weird and wonderful, we’ll always support a controversial watch choice - here's what our community had to say.

Lists

01.01.25

Our favourite British watches of 2024

It's been a big year for British watches, and our round-up of the best releases show just how creative this island can be.

Taking to the skies – these are 6 of the best flieger watches

Buying Guides

01.01.25

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Taking to the skies – these are 6 of the best flieger watches

This particular niche of pilot's watches has become a sought-after category in itself.

Watch and learn – the things that big brands should learn from microbrands

Opinion

01.01.25

Watch and learn – the things that big brands should learn from microbrands

Hoping for an email from Thierry Stern after picking up a Patek? Yeah, nah - but the big brands have a few things to learn…

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

Opinion

01.01.25

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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.

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Opinion

01.01.25

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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?

Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

Lists

01.01.25

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Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

As Jeremy Clarkson got into more shenanigans in Clarkson's Farm Season 2, we noticed his choice of wristwear changed from Omega to Breitling.

Big Watches, Small Wrists Part II: Can I manage a Panerai?

Opinion

01.01.25

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Big Watches, Small Wrists Part II: Can I manage a Panerai?

This instalment of Big Watches, Small Wrists turns its attention to managing the hyper-masculine offerings of Panerai.

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2024 are…

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31.12.24

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2024 are…

Like his top 3 last year, Jamie's high rotation this year was quite a diverse trio, with each watch featuring a different type of movement.

Buying Guides

31.12.24

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6 of the best Pepsi bezel watches

Want a sip of Pepsi? Here are some refreshing options.

Lists

31.12.24

Our favourite Tissot watches of 2024

Though two PRX models make this list, Tissot wasn't a one-trick pony in 2024.

Big Deck Energy – a landlubber’s guide to understanding Panerai’s infatuation with the America’s Cup

Watch Culture

31.12.24

Big Deck Energy – a landlubber’s guide to understanding Panerai’s infatuation with the America’s Cup

Luke Benedictus learns about high-tech watches and boats, courtesy of Panerai.

The fanciful, flippable Vario Versa gets a pair of mother-of-pearl makeovers

Micro Mondays

30.12.24

The fanciful, flippable Vario Versa gets a pair of mother-of-pearl makeovers

Vario's stylish and affordable flippable watch gets two new mother-of-pearl dials which further emphasise old-school vibes.

Lists

30.12.24

Our favourite Tudor watches of 2024

2024 was arguably the year Tudor finally shrugged off the "Rolex's little sibling" label, thanks to a bevy of strong new watch releases.

The Time+Tide Team shares their 2025 watch resolutions

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30.12.24

The Time+Tide Team shares their 2025 watch resolutions

New Year's resolutions are great, but what about some watch-collection resolutions for 2025? We've got a few.

The three watches Zach wore most in 2024 are…

Video

29.12.24

The three watches Zach wore most in 2024 are…

Zach's 3 most worn watches of 2024 are a Breguet, TAG Heuer, and Credor, but you will have to watch the video to find out…

Buying Guides

29.12.24

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7 of the best mountaineering watches

Whether you're looking to scale the world's most famous peaks or you're just a massive fan of massifs, these watches are for you.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches of 2024

Lists

29.12.24

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite watches of 2024

Another year draws to a close, so the Time+Tide team gets together to pick the our favourite watches of 2024.

Racing superbikes was like doing an MBA at 300km/h: Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard tells his unique story

Interview

28.12.24

Racing superbikes was like doing an MBA at 300km/h: Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard tells his unique story

The secrets of success for Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard weren’t learned at business school, but in his former life as a professional superbike rider.

6 of the best grey dial watches highlighting an underrated colour choice

Buying Guides

28.12.24

6 of the best grey dial watches highlighting an underrated colour choice

Grey dials are understated, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring.

Lists

28.12.24

Our favourite Breitling watches of 2024

It's been a big year at Breitling as the brand turns 140 years old, and the watches they've brought us have reflected this magnitude.

To the Moon and back: how the Omega Speedmaster became a legend

The Icons

27.12.24

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To the Moon and back: how the Omega Speedmaster became a legend

We take a deeper dive into the watch arguably most deserving of the "iconic" moniker.

It’s been a big year for watches: here were some of the best watch moments of 2024

Friday Wind Down

27.12.24

It’s been a big year for watches: here were some of the best watch moments of 2024

Let's take a quick look back at The Year That Was in watches and reminisce on some of the highlights of the year.

The three watches Russell wore most in 2024 are…

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27.12.24

The three watches Russell wore most in 2024 are…

It's been a big year for me in 2024 and the three watches that accompanied me over the last 12 months tell some of that…

Andrew tells the New York Times why quartz watches are ticking upward in interest

The tick may give some the ick, but quartz watches are undeniably making a strong comeback.

5 of the best affordable moonphase watches

Buying Guides

26.12.24

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5 of the best affordable moonphase watches

Moonphases don't have to be reserved for the deepest of pockets - here are our five affordable favourites.

Lists

26.12.24

Our favourite Seiko watches of 2024

With as many releases as you'd expect from Seiko, it took some thinking to whittle them down to only five favourites.

How Clare Smyth turns humble, everyday ingredients into something special

Interview

26.12.24

How Clare Smyth turns humble, everyday ingredients into something special

We get the chance to discover the intention behind Smyth's use of ingredients, and of course manage to tie watches into the story.

How does the new Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time wear on a smaller wrist?

Video

25.12.24

How does the new Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time wear on a smaller wrist?

On paper, the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time is not for Zach. But with it now on his wrist, he may be singing a…

The three watches Pietro wore most in 2024 are…

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25.12.24

The three watches Pietro wore most in 2024 are…

I've got to try on lots of watches this year for taking photos and reviews, but only a couple have some real wrist time.

It’s complicated – why do we value some mechanical functions more than others?

Opinion

25.12.24

It’s complicated – why do we value some mechanical functions more than others?

The term "emotional complication" has become almost derogatory to those creating stunning feminine watch complications.

Lists

24.12.24

Our favourite Cartier watches of 2024

Cartier's star has continued to rise in 2024, with a mix of quirky complications, vintage reissues and fun new sizes for classic designs.

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

Watch Education

24.12.24

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

They're the two most popular types of travel watches - but what actually makes them different?

Through a designer’s eyes – Emmanuel Gueit critiques 2024 watch releases

Interview

24.12.24

Through a designer’s eyes – Emmanuel Gueit critiques 2024 watch releases

The designer of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, Emmanuel Gueit, shares his insight into some watches from 2024.

Blue and rose gold or black DLC titanium: which Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon do you prefer?

Hands On

23.12.24

Blue and rose gold or black DLC titanium: which Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon do you prefer?

We take a look at two variants of one of Ulysse Nardin's most visually engaging watches.

Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 25)

Pop Culture

23.12.24

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Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 25)

We dig into some of the best watches we have spotted on celebrity wrists over the last 25 seasons of Hot Ones.

The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Chronograph is a no-fuss, modern daily

Hands On

23.12.24

The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Chronograph is a no-fuss, modern daily

What if you want to wear a chronograph that doesn’t make you look like a 1940s fighter pilot, an astronaut, or a 1960s rally driver?

What’s the story behind Rolex’s iconic “Mercedes” hands?

Watch Education

23.12.24

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What’s the story behind Rolex’s iconic “Mercedes” hands?

We take a look at some common theories behind the design of Rolex's signature hour hand.

Big Watches, Small Wrists Part IV: Will I ever be able to pull off the Moonwatch?

Opinion

23.12.24

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Big Watches, Small Wrists Part IV: Will I ever be able to pull off the Moonwatch?

Can a 5.5 inch wrist pull off the Moonwatch?

Versus

23.12.24

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VERSUS: The Hamilton Murph 38 comes up against the Seiko Alpinist SPB121

Hamilton Murph 38 or Seiko Alpinist SPB121? Which of the two field watches walks away the winner?

The Time+Tide team picks their one watch collection

Lists

23.12.24

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The Time+Tide team picks their one watch collection

The Time+Tide Editorial Team has come together to nominate what they believe to be the best one watch collection.

Discovering French watch brands, partie deux: Baltic, Yema, Sartory-Billard, Pequignet

Video

22.12.24

Discovering French watch brands, partie deux: Baltic, Yema, Sartory-Billard, Pequignet

Back for the second instalment of The Lineup, Marcus and Zach discover more French watch brands they think you should know about.

Our favourite Casio G-Shock watches of 2024

Lists

22.12.24

Our favourite Casio G-Shock watches of 2024

We pick through Casio's many 2024 G-Shock releases to find five of the best.

9 of the best gift watches under $50,000, if you’re buying a grail for the holidays

Buying Guides

22.12.24

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9 of the best gift watches under $50,000, if you’re buying a grail for the holidays

With a US$50,000 budget, the sky's the limit for this holiday season. Well, $50k is. But you get the picture.

New releases from Simon Brette, Richard Mille, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

22.12.24

New releases from Simon Brette, Richard Mille, Breguet and more

With Christmas nearly here there seems to be no respite from brands releasing new watches, with Year of the Snake releases starting already.

The impressive history and precarious future of Mathey-Tissot

In Depth

22.12.24

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The impressive history and precarious future of Mathey-Tissot

Can a once-great supplier of military watches rise from the ashes of uninspiring homages? Mathey-Tissot is betting on the possibility.

In Depth

21.12.24

Laurent Ferrier weaves brand DNA into the Classic Moon, complete with a brand first

Signature cues from several models come together in a cohesive manner.

Chopard x Art in Time debut Alpine Eagle His & Hers Chameleon Set

Introducing

21.12.24

Chopard x Art in Time debut Alpine Eagle His & Hers Chameleon Set

Don't get bogged down by the traditional "his & hers" nomenclature - the set is comprised of 41mm and 36mm models.

Our favourite Vacheron Constantin watches of 2024

Lists

21.12.24

Our favourite Vacheron Constantin watches of 2024

A small selection of Vacheron Constantin's best of 2024, with everything from slim dress pieces to the most complicated watch in the world.

Video

20.12.24

The new Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon is the brand’s first endeavour with the material

The Ultra-Chron Carbon makes history as the first Longines with a carbon case.