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03.10.25

Hublot unleashes five new Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillons with a fresh twist of customisation

Hublot's offering a unique customisation program for these 5 Spirit of Big Bangs, with customers able to choose different bezels and straps.

Longines expands the Spirit pillar with a time‑only Pilot and a flyback chronograph

Hands On

02.10.25

Longines expands the Spirit pillar with a time‑only Pilot and a flyback chronograph

Longines has tightened the Spirit's design language and adjusted dimensions while leaning on modern movement tech and COSC-certification.

News

02.10.25

Ever wanted a free MB&F? Well, the brand’s actually giving some away – here’s how to get one

MB&F is celebrating 20 years by giving away 20 watches in total, split across two new, anniversary special models.

Timex launches its higher-end Atelier line with the Marine M1a, emphasising proportion over spectacle

Introducing

02.10.25

Timex launches its higher-end Atelier line with the Marine M1a, emphasising proportion over spectacle

Designed by Giorgio Galli, Timex's "first luxury watch" is a robust mechanical diver with a surprisingly minimalist aesthetic.

Norqain has a hot new purple limited edition of its Wild One Skeleton 42mm

Hands On

01.10.25

Norqain has a hot new purple limited edition of its Wild One Skeleton 42mm

A hot new purple bombshell has entered the Time+Tide London Discovery Studio villa...

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak “Jumbo” RD#5 pairs a flyback chronograph with a flying tourbillon in an ultra-thin package

Introducing

01.10.25

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak “Jumbo” RD#5 pairs a flyback chronograph with a flying tourbillon in an ultra-thin package

A new in-house calibre and innovative smartphone-inspired chronograph pushers keeps this complicated "Jumbo" as thin as a normal one.

Khaki Field killstreak: Hamilton’s latest video game collab is with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

News

01.10.25

Khaki Field killstreak: Hamilton’s latest video game collab is with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Hamilton is teaming up with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the newest entrant in the best-selling first-person shooter game series of all time.

The history of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato, an innovative 70s icon that continues to evolve today

The Icons

01.10.25

The history of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato, an innovative 70s icon that continues to evolve today

The Laureato distinguishes itself from other 70s integrated bracelet luxury sports watches due to Girard-Perregaux's focus on movements.

The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R. brings a playful robot animation to a means-business split-seconds chronograph

Video

01.10.25

The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R. brings a playful robot animation to a means-business split-seconds chronograph

The new Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R. merges a cheeky robot display with one of watchmaking's most complicated mechanisms.

Ōtsuka Lōtec bursts through the affordable barrier with the epic, tourbillon-equipped and chiming No. 9

Introducing

30.09.25

Ōtsuka Lōtec bursts through the affordable barrier with the epic, tourbillon-equipped and chiming No. 9

The Ōtsuka Lōtec No. 9 becomes by far the most expensive watch by the young brand, but also the most complicated.

Geneva Watch Days and beyond: the Time+Tide Team shares our favourite watches of September 2025

Lists

30.09.25

Geneva Watch Days and beyond: the Time+Tide Team shares our favourite watches of September 2025

September 2025 has been a particularly stacked month as far as watch releases go... But here were our favourite new watches from the month.

Esha Gupta talks watches, and Andrew reveals his new watch alert!

Video

30.09.25

Esha Gupta talks watches, and Andrew reveals his new watch alert!

Andrew welcomes Bollywood actress, model, environmentalist, and Indian superstar Esha Gupta to the Time+Tide London Watch Discovery Studio, where they dive into the worlds of…

Swan & Edgar’s Horizon blends minimalist design with maximum story

Micro Mondays

29.09.25

Swan & Edgar’s Horizon blends minimalist design with maximum story

The Horizon draws inspiration not only from the White Cliffs of Dover, but also from the pivotal Battle of Britain in 1940.

The Quantième Annuel proves Berneron isn’t a one-trick pony – not that anyone was worried

Watch Reviews

29.09.25

The Quantième Annuel proves Berneron isn’t a one-trick pony – not that anyone was worried

Sylvain Berneron's second watch couldn't be any more different than his first - at least at first glance. What it is, though, is brilliant.

The Tudor Black Bay Pro’s thickness is a feature, not a flaw: the pros of exploring the boundaries of your personal taste

Opinion

28.09.25

The Tudor Black Bay Pro’s thickness is a feature, not a flaw: the pros of exploring the boundaries of your personal taste

Having an open mind to explore the perimeters of what watches you think you can wear can be a very worthwhile exercise.

Truly evergreen: here are 11 of the best green dial watches that make a trend timeless

Buying Guides

28.09.25

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Truly evergreen: here are 11 of the best green dial watches that make a trend timeless

Green dials aren't just a fad; it's a trend that's here to stay. Here are some of the best green dials in watches today.

Are mesh bracelets having a moment, and do we have microbrands to thank for that?

Opinion

28.09.25

Are mesh bracelets having a moment, and do we have microbrands to thank for that?

A few recent releases from both micro and big box brands alike have had Borna thinking the style is slowly merging with the mainstream.

New releases from Tudor, Formex, Casio G-Shock and more

Last Week in Watches

28.09.25

New releases from Tudor, Formex, Casio G-Shock and more

Tudor introduces a complication it's never featured before, Casio supports breast cancer research and Tissot reprises its Grendizer collab.

Featherlight through the bends: ArtyA puts on a show with the Purity Curvy HMS Mirror Titanium

Hands On

27.09.25

Featherlight through the bends: ArtyA puts on a show with the Purity Curvy HMS Mirror Titanium

Visually dramatic and eminently wearable, ArtyA's latest creation can be optioned with a mirrored caseback to better admire its movement.

What’s the deal with dealer clocks, and how can you actually get a legit one

In Depth

27.09.25

What’s the deal with dealer clocks, and how can you actually get a legit one

The ultimate homeware accessory for watch enthusiasts, dealer clocks are particularly coveted... But there's lots of fakes out there.

Doxa’s SUB 200 ‘Dune’ is a sandy sequel that sticks the landing

Watch Reviews

27.09.25

Doxa’s SUB 200 ‘Dune’ is a sandy sequel that sticks the landing

This limited edition vintage-inspired skin diver won over Jason thanks to its sandy fumé dial and modern specs.

The watches making the most of mesh bracelets, a century-old art

Buying Guides

27.09.25

The watches making the most of mesh bracelets, a century-old art

Also called Milanese straps, watch lovers prize mesh bracelets for their tendency to hug wrists. Here's some of the best watches with them.

Why the Lang & Heyne Georg “Penny Watch” Edition is a collector‑led milestone for Korean watch culture

In Depth

26.09.25

Why the Lang & Heyne Georg “Penny Watch” Edition is a collector‑led milestone for Korean watch culture

This 7-piece limited edition created for the Penny Watch community represents the Korean watch collecting community's coming of age.

Friday Wind Down

26.09.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s “The Adventure Spirit” is a travelling showcase of rare sports watches from the normally buttoned-down brand

This exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover one of the most underrated sides of one of the most well-respected brands in the world.

Frederique Constant expands the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture range with two new dials in steel, plus a luxurious gold halo model

Hands On

26.09.25

Frederique Constant expands the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture range with two new dials in steel, plus a luxurious gold halo model

The most affordable perpetual calendar on the market gets silver and blue dials in steel plus a baller yellow gold, onyx-dialled model.

ID Genève teams up with the United Nations for a first of its kind SDG Limited Edition

Introducing

26.09.25

ID Genève teams up with the United Nations for a first of its kind SDG Limited Edition

ID Genève becomes the first watch brand to align itself with the United Nations.

Studio Underd0g x Fears serves up another cocktail masterclass in the Manhattan

Introducing

25.09.25

Studio Underd0g x Fears serves up another cocktail masterclass in the Manhattan

Another cocktail-inspired collaboration from these British brands is just as intoxicating as the last, with a deep brown dial that dances in the light.

Jaeger-LeCoultre pays homage to the 1940s with a gorgeous grey sector dial Master Control Calendar

Introducing

25.09.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre pays homage to the 1940s with a gorgeous grey sector dial Master Control Calendar

Inspired by 40s calendar watches and sporting a two-tone grained sector dial, this Master Control is an exercise in understated panache.

Grand Seiko unveils new SLGB005 ‘Ice Forest – Violet Dawn” U.F.A. limited edition in steel

Introducing

25.09.25

Grand Seiko unveils new SLGB005 ‘Ice Forest – Violet Dawn” U.F.A. limited edition in steel

Grand Seiko's U.F.A. range now has a purple dial limited edition and a first-ever Ever-Brilliant Steel case and bracelet.

How TAG Heuer won me over: the Carrera Glassbox got me interested, but carbon got me hooked

Opinion

24.09.25

How TAG Heuer won me over: the Carrera Glassbox got me interested, but carbon got me hooked

TAG's TH-Carbonspring tech and current-gen Carreras are demonstrative of a brand that's unequivocally got enthusiasts in mind, says Andrew O'Connor.

The RockWatch from 1985 – 2025: how Tissot carved out a watch icon

Video

24.09.25

The RockWatch from 1985 – 2025: how Tissot carved out a watch icon

A drunken idea involving Swiss rock became one of the most unique comeback stories in watchmaking history.

Vieren enlists 5 artists to reimagine its first watch with their own piece unique

Introducing

24.09.25

Vieren enlists 5 artists to reimagine its first watch with their own piece unique

Vieren celebrates its 5th anniversary with its new “One-Of-One V Collection” with 5 piece uniques. The collection enlists five world-renowned artists to put their stamp…

Henry Cavill on Longines: From Superman to Swiss valleys, and why we still need watches

Interview

23.09.25

Henry Cavill on Longines: From Superman to Swiss valleys, and why we still need watches

Henry Cavill opens up about his deepening love affair with horology, and finding peace in a Swiss valley with Longines.

Audemars Piguet announces they’ll be at Watches and Wonders 2026

News

23.09.25

Audemars Piguet announces they’ll be at Watches and Wonders 2026

Audemars Piguet has just made the surprise announcement that they'll be returning to the world's biggest watch fair for 2026.

Frederique Constant expands its Classics Moneta Moonphase range with two new models

Hands On

23.09.25

Frederique Constant expands its Classics Moneta Moonphase range with two new models

The new Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase is a "set it and forget it" quartz moonphase watch with details worth remembering.

Baltic unveil the Aquascaphe Mk2, a more refined take on their incredibly popular dive watch

Introducing

22.09.25

Baltic unveil the Aquascaphe Mk2, a more refined take on their incredibly popular dive watch

Baltic has updated its now-iconic dive watch after 7 years of production, offering 37mm or 39.5mm diameters plus other great improvements.

Tissot celebrates UFO Robot Grendizer’s 50th anniversary with an extra-special blacked-out PRX

Introducing

22.09.25

Tissot celebrates UFO Robot Grendizer’s 50th anniversary with an extra-special blacked-out PRX

Tissot reprises its anime collaboration, introducing the first PRX with a black PVD-coated case and bracelet.

Aera’s M-1 Dune draws unlikely inspiration for its unique pink dial

Introducing

22.09.25

Aera’s M-1 Dune draws unlikely inspiration for its unique pink dial

Minimalism-focused independent brand Aera's latest take on a field watch has a dusty pink dial inspired by SAS desert camouflage.

A Matter of Time Episode 06: Christopher Ward versus Tudor? Microbrands versus big brands?

Video

22.09.25

A Matter of Time Episode 06: Christopher Ward versus Tudor? Microbrands versus big brands?

In this episode, Andrew, Eleonor, and Kristian debate the advantages big brands and microbrands in the watch landscape have.

This Gerald Charles Masterlink Gem Set trio tributes the piece unique that started it all

Hands On

21.09.25

This Gerald Charles Masterlink Gem Set trio tributes the piece unique that started it all

A piece unique Gérald Genta created for the Royal Family of Sarawak is tributed by three new Gerald Charles Masterlink Gem Set watches.

14 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Buying Guides

21.09.25

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14 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Here at Time+Tide, we are very fond of lume, so here is a list of some of the best full lume dial watches on the…

New releases from Tissot, Swatch, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

21.09.25

New releases from Tissot, Swatch, Vacheron Constantin and more

From watches made from mountain rocks to automata that rock our world, there were more than a few big releases this week.

Laurent Ferrier marks 15 years with the Classic Tourbillon Teal Série Atelier VII, its first platinum watch

Hands On

20.09.25

Laurent Ferrier marks 15 years with the Classic Tourbillon Teal Série Atelier VII, its first platinum watch

15 years on, LF's latest release stays true to its origins while introducing material firsts and a sharper, contemporary finishing language.

Seiko partners with REGAL for an upscale take on upcycling with latest Presage Classic release

Introducing

20.09.25

Seiko partners with REGAL for an upscale take on upcycling with latest Presage Classic release

Seiko teams up with high-end Japanese shoemaker REGAL Shoes & Co. on a sustainability-focused collaboration.

The 8 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Buying Guides

20.09.25

The 8 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Magnets, how do they work? These watches are designed to resist Gausses and look cool whilst doing so.

Louis Erard joins forces with artisanal engraver Maksym Shavlak on the surprisingly affordable Gravée Main

Introducing

19.09.25

Louis Erard joins forces with artisanal engraver Maksym Shavlak on the surprisingly affordable Gravée Main

Limited to 99 pieces, each of these Gothic hand-engraved watches is the result of over 50 hours of work, with each watch being unique.

Tissot took Russell up a mountain to celebrate the return of the RockWatch

Friday Wind Down

19.09.25

Tissot took Russell up a mountain to celebrate the return of the RockWatch

Our UK Editor visited the "Top of Europe", where the stone for the new RockWatch was cut from, to get immersed in this new release.

Norqain just dropped the perfect autumn watch: the panda-dialled, limited edition Freedom 60 43mm Off-White

In The Shop

19.09.25

Norqain just dropped the perfect autumn watch: the panda-dialled, limited edition Freedom 60 43mm Off-White

Norqain expands its popular Freedom 60 Chrono range to include a subtle off-white panda dial limited edition featuring red gold accents.

Nivada Grenchen’s Antarctic GMT returns in a 36mm Hodinkee limited edition

Introducing

19.09.25

Nivada Grenchen’s Antarctic GMT returns in a 36mm Hodinkee limited edition

Hodinkee’s first limited edition since its acquisition by Watches of Switzerland is an understated, extremely considered retro tool watch.

Trilobe’s Trente-Deux might just be the most interesting integrated bracelet watch of the year

Hands On

18.09.25

Trilobe’s Trente-Deux might just be the most interesting integrated bracelet watch of the year

The Trilobe Trente-Deux presented at Geneva Watch Days 2025 may just be the most interesting integrated bracelet watch released this year.

The Quest Continues: Vacheron Constantin unveils a Louvre‑bound astronomical clock plus a complicated companion wristwatch

In Depth

18.09.25

The Quest Continues: Vacheron Constantin unveils a Louvre‑bound astronomical clock plus a complicated companion wristwatch

Vacheron Constantin continues its grand 270th anniversary celebrations with two interconnected haute horlogerie creations.

How being a professional musician informed my first luxury watch purchase

In Depth

18.09.25

How being a professional musician informed my first luxury watch purchase

Divers need dive watches, soldiers need field watches, but what sort of watches do musicians need?

Bianchet’s new UltraFino is here to break records with a new full sapphire tourbillon

Introducing

17.09.25

Bianchet’s new UltraFino is here to break records with a new full sapphire tourbillon

Unveiled at Geneva Watch Days 2025, this Bianchet claims the title of the thinnest fully sapphire tourbillon watch in the world.

The Tissot RockWatch returns with a granite-based limited edition

Hands On

17.09.25

The Tissot RockWatch returns with a granite-based limited edition

The 80s icon is back, this time hewn from Swiss Alpine granite and brought up to date with modern dimensions and refinements.

Watch Education

17.09.25

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How waterproof is your watch?

"How waterproof is my watch?" is a very common question that we get asked here at Time+Tide, so here, we break down what water resistance…

Sartory Billard brings ravishing Japanese raden to the SB04‑E Small Bang

Introducing

16.09.25

Sartory Billard brings ravishing Japanese raden to the SB04‑E Small Bang

This 20-piece limited edition shows off a technique rarely seen in watchmaking: raden.

From whiskies to Negronis: Seiko continues its run of cocktail-inspired Australasian limited editions with the Presage SRPL96J ‘The Conte’

Introducing

16.09.25

From whiskies to Negronis: Seiko continues its run of cocktail-inspired Australasian limited editions with the Presage SRPL96J ‘The Conte’

Seiko follows 2023's SRPK50J 'Irori Moments' and 2024's SRPL20J 'Ichigo Ichie' with a Negroni rather than whisky -inspired Cocktail Time.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36: why base is ace

Watch Reviews

16.09.25

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36: why base is ace

Refreshingly basic with a subtle pop of colour, Bruce makes the case for the pistachio OP36.

Status on the wrist: how I navigated watch etiquette in South Korea’s corporate culture

In Depth

15.09.25

Status on the wrist: how I navigated watch etiquette in South Korea’s corporate culture

In South Korea, wearing the right (or wrong) watch at work can make a huge difference.

Gérald Genta expands the Gentissima collection with a contrasting pair of studded Oursin showstoppers

Introducing

15.09.25

Gérald Genta expands the Gentissima collection with a contrasting pair of studded Oursin showstoppers

The Gentissima Oursin collection expands for Geneva Watch Days 2025 with two stunning yellow gold and rose gold variations.

L.Leroy is staging another comeback with the complicated Osmior Bal du Temps

Hands On

14.09.25

L.Leroy is staging another comeback with the complicated Osmior Bal du Temps

Leroy returns to high-end watchmaking, reviving the Osmior collection with a tourbillon and a minute repeater all in one.

New releases from Timex, Farer, Seiko and more

Last Week in Watches

14.09.25

New releases from Timex, Farer, Seiko and more

What better auspicious sign for this weekend than a watch inspired by the king of cocktails?

Micromilspec aims skyward with its new Pilot Worldtimer

Introducing

13.09.25

Micromilspec aims skyward with its new Pilot Worldtimer

Building upon the Milgraph from 2024, Micromilspec launches its new Pilot series with the Pilot Worldtimer for Geneva Watch Days 2025.