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Felipe Pikullik presents the FP Klassik, an entry point into fine German watchmaking

Introducing

27.02.24

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Felipe Pikullik presents the FP Klassik, an entry point into fine German watchmaking

Left-field but classical, large but elegant - Felipe Pikullik's new watch has plenty to impress with.

Is the future of neo-vintage collecting luxury quartz?

Opinion

26.02.24

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Is the future of neo-vintage collecting luxury quartz?

D.C. speculates on the craze that'll follow integrated bracelets and Tiffany blue dials.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Lists

26.02.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Where to purchase a watch in the Harbour City? Well - here's a place to start!

Serica replay the greats with the deliciously chocolatey Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer

Micro Mondays

26.02.24

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Serica replay the greats with the deliciously chocolatey Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer

Minimal branding, maximal dedication to vintage goodness.

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?

Can I use an ultrasonic cleaner on my watch?

Watch Education

25.02.24

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Can I use an ultrasonic cleaner on my watch?

T+T's crash course on how to clean those grimy vintage pieces.

New releases from Cartier, Hamilton, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

25.02.24

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New releases from Cartier, Hamilton, H. Moser & Cie and more

Hamilton's Dune watches stole the show this week, but there was plenty of heat elsewhere too.

Which crystal is best for you? The difference between sapphire, acrylic, and mineral glass

Watch Education

24.02.24

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Which crystal is best for you? The difference between sapphire, acrylic, and mineral glass

What's a hesalite crystal? Is Hardlex better than sapphire? And what's mineral glass? Buffy answers it all.

The watches gracing the Formula 1 grid in 2024

Pop Culture

24.02.24

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The watches gracing the Formula 1 grid in 2024

Now that all the liveries have been unveiled and testing is well underway, it's time to have a look at each F1 teams' watch sponsors…

Watch Education

24.02.24

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What is a cocktail watch?

The Collins Dictionary defines a cocktail watch as "a women's designer watch intended to be worn with formal evening dress as a piece of jewellery.”…

The Hanhart 417 ES Moby Dick recaptures the vibes of a historical rare bird

Introducing

24.02.24

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The Hanhart 417 ES Moby Dick recaptures the vibes of a historical rare bird

While the King of Cool preferred the black dial, the Moby Dick is the rarer, more special variant.

The Spinnaker SP-5129 Dolphin Project puts a playful twist on the wave dial

Hands On

23.02.24

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The Spinnaker SP-5129 Dolphin Project puts a playful twist on the wave dial

Is this vintage-styled case with a sprinkling of dolphin on the dial a recipe for success?

How much did Elton John’s Cartier Crash just hammer for?

Friday Wind Down

23.02.24

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How much did Elton John’s Cartier Crash just hammer for?

The auction results for The Rocket Man's watches are out of this world.

Baume & Mercier debut a new Soulages sequel with another stunning painting-inspired dial

Introducing

23.02.24

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Baume & Mercier debut a new Soulages sequel with another stunning painting-inspired dial

Baume & Mercier once again painstakingly bring the work of Pierre Soulages to a watch dial in this limited edition sequel.

Big watch brands are among the ‘quiet luxury’ stocks moving into investor’s portfolios

Looks like this trend has graduated from TikTok and Reels into the real world.

Hamilton drops two Dune limited edition Venturas inspired by the prop watch they designed for the film

Video

22.02.24

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Hamilton drops two Dune limited edition Venturas inspired by the prop watch they designed for the film

Hamilton adds Dune Part Two to its record-long list of films, dropping two new Ventura models inspired by the prop watch made for the movie.

Tissot’s new manual-winding PR516 Chronograph is an affordable enthusiast darling

Hands On

22.02.24

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Tissot’s new manual-winding PR516 Chronograph is an affordable enthusiast darling

Tissot have done one for the enthusiasts, relaunching the PR516 Chronograph with a manual-winding Valjoux movement & a cleaner aesthetic.

Can anyone actually tell white gold and stainless steel apart?

Opinion

22.02.24

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Can anyone actually tell white gold and stainless steel apart?

White gold is lauded as a bit of a stealth wealth flex, but could you be fooled thinking it's steel, or vice versa?

MB&F give Stephen McDonnell’s LM Perpetual EVO a baby blue makeover

Introducing

22.02.24

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MB&F give Stephen McDonnell’s LM Perpetual EVO a baby blue makeover

The sporty perpetual calendar gets a new dial colour, but stays just as awesome.

Is this meteorite dial Omega Constellation a more accessible alternative to the Piaget Polo 79?

Versus

21.02.24

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Is this meteorite dial Omega Constellation a more accessible alternative to the Piaget Polo 79?

Two yellow gold integrated luxury sports watches with interesting dials go head to head.

Sylvester Stallone’s Panerai split-seconds chrono watch worn in The Expendables is up for auction

Pop Culture

21.02.24

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Sylvester Stallone’s Panerai split-seconds chrono watch worn in The Expendables is up for auction

Sylvester Stallone is a well-documented watch collector, and pieces of his going up for auction are by no means an entirely new phenomenon. But, when…

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.

Hublot are as goth as it gets with the Spirit of Big Bang Depeche Mode

Introducing

20.02.24

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Hublot are as goth as it gets with the Spirit of Big Bang Depeche Mode

Hublot try to appear to an unlikely audience with their latest Depeche Mode collaboration.

Watches, NFTs and the digital age: where can we possibly go from here?

Opinion

20.02.24

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Watches, NFTs and the digital age: where can we possibly go from here?

Tom takes a look at how the watch industry could (and is) benefitting from emerging blockchain technologies.

With vintage looks, an in-house micro-rotor movement & tool watch capability, the Yema Superman Slim CMM.20 has a lot to offer

Hands On

19.02.24

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With vintage looks, an in-house micro-rotor movement & tool watch capability, the Yema Superman Slim CMM.20 has a lot to offer

The value proposition of this already pretty compelling French dive watch has just reached new heights (or depths?)

Gravithin’s Galileo-inspired Focuscope democratises the meteorite dial

Micro Mondays

19.02.24

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Gravithin’s Galileo-inspired Focuscope democratises the meteorite dial

This microbrand watch's sci-fi looks are extremely compelling, with a design inspired by telescopes and featuring a meteorite dial.

The new Kurono 34mm ‘Calligra’ Special Project is a slick US$1,170 Breguet-numeraled three-hander

Introducing

19.02.24

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The new Kurono 34mm ‘Calligra’ Special Project is a slick US$1,170 Breguet-numeraled three-hander

Hajime Asaoka's Kurono Tokyo returns with 3 new 34mm models that exchange arabic numerals in favour of his own bespoke Breguet numerals.

Opinion

18.02.24

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Why is Citizen Eco-Drive so underrated?

Why is Citizen Eco-Drive underrated? Adam weighs in on the solar-powered legend here.

Omega just launched 20 new Constellation references in 4 sizes that all have meteorite dials

Introducing

18.02.24

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Omega just launched 20 new Constellation references in 4 sizes that all have meteorite dials

Omega just launched 20 new Constellation models that all have meteorite dials and all range from US$8,400 to US$42,400 in price.

New releases from Omega, Tissot, BA111OD and more

Last Week in Watches

18.02.24

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New releases from Omega, Tissot, BA111OD and more

On Valentine’s Day, brands often propose new releases that could work as a his-and-hers pair, with similar styles but different sizes. For instance, this year…

Crimes against typography: adventures in watch design with Matt Smith-Johnson

Interview

17.02.24

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Crimes against typography: adventures in watch design with Matt Smith-Johnson

If you know me, you know how much bad design pains me, especially in the realm of watches. “Features” that make no sense, awkward font…

Speake-Marin’s Minute Repeater Carillon is a modern take on the sonnerie watch

Introducing

17.02.24

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Speake-Marin’s Minute Repeater Carillon is a modern take on the sonnerie watch

The Speake-Marin Minute Repeater Carillon has an interesting twist to its complication...

NFL QB Jared Goff “went to Jared” and got 8 Breitling watches to thank his offensive line

Pop Culture

17.02.24

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NFL QB Jared Goff “went to Jared” and got 8 Breitling watches to thank his offensive line

An NFL QB named Jared, went to a jeweller called Jared, and got 8 Breitling watches for his teammates. This is not a joke...

Atelier Wen makes the Perception worth it again with a more refined V2

Hands On

16.02.24

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Atelier Wen makes the Perception worth it again with a more refined V2

The Franco-Chinese brand has revamped their popular Perception model, more than justifying their recent price increases.

Mark Wahlberg wore his new Norqain Wild One on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Friday Wind Down

16.02.24

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Mark Wahlberg wore his new Norqain Wild One on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Marky Mark got Wild (One) on his recent Late Show with Stephen Colbert appearance.

The Grand Seiko SBGH345 is a new Ever-Brilliant Steel online exclusive with a red Mt. Iwate dial

Introducing

16.02.24

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The Grand Seiko SBGH345 is a new Ever-Brilliant Steel online exclusive with a red Mt. Iwate dial

Grand Seiko has already introduced six new references in the month of February. Well... Meet the seventh: the new SBGH345.

The Baltic Prismic reinvents the classic cocktail watch

Hands On

16.02.24

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The Baltic Prismic reinvents the classic cocktail watch

Baltic's latest piece features unisex proportions and a stunning Art Deco-inspired dial.

Five watch trends Tom wants to see more of in 2024

Opinion

15.02.24

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Five watch trends Tom wants to see more of in 2024

With Watches & Wonders on the horizon, an avalanche of watch novelties are incoming. Here are five watch trends Tom wants to see in 2024.

Exciting news: Casio & G-Shock have arrived at the Time+Tide Shop

In The Shop

15.02.24

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Exciting news: Casio & G-Shock have arrived at the Time+Tide Shop

We're stocking a curated range that we think are must-haves for all watch collectors.

The new Grand Seiko SBGH341 & SBGH343 debut the modern 62GS case in a new 38mm size

Introducing

15.02.24

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The new Grand Seiko SBGH341 & SBGH343 debut the modern 62GS case in a new 38mm size

Grand Seiko has just debuted a new 38mm 62GS case, and these two new models are the first to use a hi-beat calibre and titanium…

Dior is taking watchmaking more seriously again – but what does this mean for the rest of the LVMH stable?

Opinion

14.02.24

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Dior is taking watchmaking more seriously again – but what does this mean for the rest of the LVMH stable?

Dior has relaunched the Chiffre Rouge with movements from La Fabrique du Temps and Zenith - an intriguing move.

Atelier Wen’s mini-documentary shares the story of China’s sole guilloché master craftsman

Video

14.02.24

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Atelier Wen’s mini-documentary shares the story of China’s sole guilloché master craftsman

Meet Cheng Yucai: the artisan that's responsible for Atelier Wen's stunning guilloché dials.

Are “JDM” Seikos really that much better than normal Seiko watches?

In Depth

14.02.24

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Are “JDM” Seikos really that much better than normal Seiko watches?

Most Seiko lovers would prefer to own a Japanese-made Seiko to an international version. But is this preference well-founded?

Are these the most affordable Swiss sapphire tourbillons? Inside the ArtyA Purity Tourbillon family

Hands On

13.02.24

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Are these the most affordable Swiss sapphire tourbillons? Inside the ArtyA Purity Tourbillon family

'Affordable' is a relative term here, but there's no doubt that ArtyA's Purity Tourbillon range present attractive value propositions.

Get to know our new UK-based Managing Editor: Russell Sheldrake

Interview

13.02.24

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Get to know our new UK-based Managing Editor: Russell Sheldrake

NEW HIRE ALERT! Zach interviews our new UK-based Managing Editor Russell Sheldrake so you can learn more about the latest member of the Time+Tide team.

Studio Underd0g’s first British ‘Hand Delivered’ pizza party had watch fans asking for seconds

Events

13.02.24

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Studio Underd0g’s first British ‘Hand Delivered’ pizza party had watch fans asking for seconds

Our pizza party in Melbourne was a hit - and Richard's pizza party in Leeds was just as tasty.

This Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle in green is the quintessential dress watch

Hands On

12.02.24

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This Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle in green is the quintessential dress watch

Previously a Chinese exclusive, this dapper dress watch is now available worldwide - which is a very good thing.

The Satori Companion is just that: the perfect everyday companion

Micro Mondays

12.02.24

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The Satori Companion is just that: the perfect everyday companion

This fun field watch was designed with GADA in mind, ticking a lot of enthusiast's boxes and featuring a pleasant 90s design.

The Gelfman Nixie IN-16 is unlike anything you’ve seen before

Hands On

12.02.24

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The Gelfman Nixie IN-16 is unlike anything you’ve seen before

This less-than-subtle Cyberpunk-esque watch uses two Soviet-made cold cathode tubes to tell the time.

Five Rolex predictions we would love to see made real in 2024

Lists

11.02.24

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Five Rolex predictions we would love to see made real in 2024

We've mocked up 5 Rolex watches we'd love to see enter production in 2024.

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…

New releases from Piaget, Urwerk, Grand Seiko and more

Last Week in Watches

11.02.24

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New releases from Piaget, Urwerk, Grand Seiko and more

Piaget brought back the OG Polo, Grand Seiko celebrated a milestone and Breitling teamed up with Victoria Beckham this week.

The Longines Flagship Heritage Year of the Dragon proves you can wear a milestone watch all year round

Introducing

10.02.24

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The Longines Flagship Heritage Year of the Dragon proves you can wear a milestone watch all year round

This handsome Lunar New Year commemorative watch is versatile enough to be worn all year round and for many more Chinese zodiac cycles.

What does “limited edition” actually mean in the watch world?

Opinion

10.02.24

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What does “limited edition” actually mean in the watch world?

Tom takes a good hard look at the watch industry's favourite marketing tactic.

Grand Seiko celebrates a key milestone with the hot SBGE305 “Hotaka Summer”

Hands On

10.02.24

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Grand Seiko celebrates a key milestone with the hot SBGE305 “Hotaka Summer”

This fiery GMT celebrates the 20th anniversary of Grand Seiko's 9R Spring Drive movement line with aplomb.

Raúl Pagès wins the first-ever Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Friday Wind Down

09.02.24

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Raúl Pagès wins the first-ever Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Raúl Pagès' deceptively simple RP1 - Régulateur à détente wins the inaugural edition of this prestigious watchmaking prize.

Lists

09.02.24

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5 of the best annual calendar watches

A watch that can tell you the time, day of the week, date and month is a particularly handy thing indeed. Here's a few of…

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

Watch Education

09.02.24

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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.

Zenith gets the edge on Rolex with their new Chronomaster Sport Titanium

Introducing

09.02.24

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Zenith gets the edge on Rolex with their new Chronomaster Sport Titanium

Ever dreamed of a titanium Daytona? Zenith have beaten Rolex to the punch with the Chronomaster Sport.

The new Grand Seiko SBGA497: when “Shunbun” meets “Snowflake”

Introducing

08.02.24

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The new Grand Seiko SBGA497: when “Shunbun” meets “Snowflake”

Grand Seiko celebrates the 20th anniversary of their 9R Spring Drive movement with a new pink take on their flagship "Snowflake" dial.

Formex goes sci-fi classy with the Worn & Wound Essence Sector 39 Chronometer

Introducing

08.02.24

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Formex goes sci-fi classy with the Worn & Wound Essence Sector 39 Chronometer

Formex has teamed up with Worn & Wound on a limited edition, vintage sci-fi-inspired Essence 39.

I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

Opinion

08.02.24

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I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

D.C. takes a bargain-basement ceramic Armani watch for a spin to see if he could actually live with a ceramic watch day-to-day.

15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

Buying Guides

07.02.24

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15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, here are the best Year of the Dragon watches.