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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

Lists

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…

Lists

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…

Lists

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.

5 watches to go for instead of the Swatch x Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms

Buying Guides

21.12.24

5 watches to go for instead of the Swatch x Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms

While the Swatch x Blancpain collab opened the door for many to the world of dive watches, what are others in a similar price range?

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.

Watch brands are rushing to open Australian boutiques before the end of 2024

Friday Wind Down

20.12.24

Watch brands are rushing to open Australian boutiques before the end of 2024

A last-minute rush to get in on some of the Christmas shopping mania, perhaps?

The Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 costs $650 less than its micro-rotor powered sibling, so what’s the catch?

Hands On

20.12.24

The Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 costs $650 less than its micro-rotor powered sibling, so what’s the catch?

With a refined case, the new Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 is only marginally thicker than its micro-rotor sibling.

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2024 are…

Lists

20.12.24

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2024 are…

While I may not have been scouring eBay this year, I've certainly dipped in and out with a few purchases and sales shifting my collection.

Omega respond to mystery Daniel Craig Seamaster

News

20.12.24

Omega respond to mystery Daniel Craig Seamaster

Once again, actor Daniel Craig is strategically leaking a new Omega on behalf of the brand, wearing an unreleased Seamaster.

Buying Guides

19.12.24

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7 of the best Casio watches under $50

For less than $50, these seven Casio watches are no-brainers, whether you want plastic fantastic, or something a little more daily-friendly.

Louis Moinet goes extraterrestrial with the Starman

Hands On

19.12.24

Louis Moinet goes extraterrestrial with the Starman

The aptly named Louis Moinet Starman contains pieces from two different meteorites with plenty of astronomical Easter eggs.

Our favourite Grand Seiko watches of 2024

Lists

19.12.24

Our favourite Grand Seiko watches of 2024

Grand Seiko released a ton of watches this year, but we managed to narrow down our five favourites.

Holthinrichs and The Horology Club pay tribute to Hong Kong with the lumetastic Concrete Jungle

Introducing

18.12.24

Holthinrichs and The Horology Club pay tribute to Hong Kong with the lumetastic Concrete Jungle

Capitalising on the popularity of stone dials, Holthinrichs and The Horology Club team up for a collab.

Artem expands its HydroFlex strap range with fan-requested pops of colour

Watch Carry Wednesdays

18.12.24

Artem expands its HydroFlex strap range with fan-requested pops of colour

Australian strap brand Artem has expanded its HydroFlex range for the holiday season with new green/orange strap and navy blue/white straps.

7 of the best gift watches under $10,000, for when you’re ready to add a real heavy-hitter to the collection

Buying Guides

18.12.24

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7 of the best gift watches under $10,000, for when you’re ready to add a real heavy-hitter to the collection

Just in time for the holidays, we take the best watches under $10,000 to gift for the holidays from our NOW Magazine.

The new Ball Roadmaster M Model A raises the alarm with a new calibre

Hands On

17.12.24

The new Ball Roadmaster M Model A raises the alarm with a new calibre

The Ball Roadmaster M Model A brings a red and black 'Coke' ceramic bezel to its patented alarm GMT watch.

Hands On

17.12.24

Leica strikes a pose with the ZM 11

The esteemed camera brand's second foray into horology, an integrated luxury sports watch, aims for a broad audience.

Swatch releases a new Scuba Fifty Fathoms out of the blue

Introducing

17.12.24

Swatch releases a new Scuba Fifty Fathoms out of the blue

Catching us all by surprise, the new Blue Lagoon.

Can anyone actually tell white gold and stainless steel apart?

Opinion

17.12.24

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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 stainless steel, or vice versa?

Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

Pop Culture

17.12.24

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Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

D.C Hannay runs through a few of Anthony's Bourdain's favourite watches.

Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously

Pop Culture

17.12.24

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Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously

Are non-Rolex watches becoming more mainstream, or is it a case of comedians becoming more horologically aware?

Opinion

17.12.24

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Why Michele watches bother me so much

A staple of the US women's affordable luxury market, Michele watches are all show and no go.

All the ETA movements you should know about

Watch Education

17.12.24

All the ETA movements you should know about

Understanding ETA’s best-selling calibres will give you an insight into most Swiss watches, so here are the most important movements.

The Brew Metric Retro Dial says it’s bean time

What We Wore

17.12.24

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The Brew Metric Retro Dial says it’s bean time

The Brew Metric Retro Dial chronograph is an industrial designer's and coffee enjoyer's idea of a watch that teaches you how to pull your shots.

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

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17.12.24

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

Today we’re going to take a look at the top 5 most expensive Hublot watches, one of the grandest displays of unashamed opulence.

11 of the best gift watches under $5,000, for when you’re spending serious Christmas cash

Buying Guides

16.12.24

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11 of the best gift watches under $5,000, for when you’re spending serious Christmas cash

After some more budget-friendly options, we enter a more luxurious realm.

The Camp Fieldtimer is an excellent, alt-take on a field watch, with custom fonts and lacquer dials

Micro Mondays

16.12.24

The Camp Fieldtimer is an excellent, alt-take on a field watch, with custom fonts and lacquer dials

Powered by a manually wound Sellita movement, this is one of the more compelling microbrand field offerings we've come across.

Flipping the script: How the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso became a game changing icon

The Icons

16.12.24

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Flipping the script: How the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso became a game changing icon

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso travels from the sport of polo in colonial India to the world of Mad Men, Batman, and high horology.

Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT-Master II look better on?

Opinion

16.12.24

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Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT-Master II look better on?

To Jubilee or not to Jubilee? We debate whether the Rolex GMT-Master II looks better on a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet.