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The Brellum Pilot GMT LE.3 is accessible luxury for pilots

Introducing

17.11.23

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The Brellum Pilot GMT LE.3 is accessible luxury for pilots

In their efforts to provide the most bang for your buck, Brellum outfit the Pilot GMT in a green colourway.

You can now watch the Horage “Chasing Microns” documentary in full

News

17.11.23

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You can now watch the Horage “Chasing Microns” documentary in full

These days there is plenty of watch video content to check out on YouTube and social media, but we rarely get feature-length horological films. I…

Longines’ cult-favourite Legend Diver has received a period-correct makeover

Hands On

16.11.23

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Longines’ cult-favourite Legend Diver has received a period-correct makeover

A smaller case size and a proper steel bracelet adds to this diver's already-insane value proposition.

Tactical green for the new Ulysse Nardin Freak One OPS

Hands On

16.11.23

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Tactical green for the new Ulysse Nardin Freak One OPS

Ulysse Nardin decks out the Freak One OPS in mil-spec colours.

Tickle your fancy with the feathers of Bulgari’s Divas’ Dream Peacock

Introducing

16.11.23

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Tickle your fancy with the feathers of Bulgari’s Divas’ Dream Peacock

Bulgari shows off their marquetry savoir faire with a collection of peacock-inspired dials.

Norqain release their most luxurious watch yet, the Wild One Gold, as well as the murdered-out Wild One All Black

Introducing

16.11.23

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Norqain release their most luxurious watch yet, the Wild One Gold, as well as the murdered-out Wild One All Black

The Swiss independent has unveiled arguably their two most desirable models yet at Dubai Watch Week 2023.

The sequel is here – Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton Night Surfer El Primero

Hands On

15.11.23

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The sequel is here – Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton Night Surfer El Primero

Two years after the original, the sequel drops, with a fresh El Primero-derived movement.

The Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer does stealth-wealth the German way

Hands On

15.11.23

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The Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer does stealth-wealth the German way

Glashütte Originals shows they can do stealth wealth as good as anyone.

Pop Culture

14.11.23

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NFL YouTube video reveals favourite watches among head coaches – one brand stands out

While athletes regularly flex their choice of wristwear on and off the field, we found their coaches to be a tad more reserved.

TAG Heuer celebrates Lunar New Year with the Carrera Chronograph Year of the Dragon

Introducing

14.11.23

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TAG Heuer celebrates Lunar New Year with the Carrera Chronograph Year of the Dragon

The Year of the Dragon ushers in yet another TAG Heuer special edition, this time in 42mm Carrera Chronograph form.

IWC debuts the Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Introducing

14.11.23

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IWC debuts the Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix

A more focused motorsports chronograph from IWC, this model features a proper tachymeter bezel.

The Arsène Lippens Visionario references your grail 1940s chronographs, with an unexpected movement

Micro Mondays

13.11.23

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The Arsène Lippens Visionario references your grail 1940s chronographs, with an unexpected movement

Tri-stepped case, pump pushers and a pulsometer scales - all the ingredients for a great vintage-inspired chronograph are there.

Bamford & seconde/seconde/ team up for their rudest watch yet, the B347 BAD MOF’R

Introducing

13.11.23

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Bamford & seconde/seconde/ team up for their rudest watch yet, the B347 BAD MOF’R

This watch is a middle finger to horological convention... Literally.

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo CarbonGold makes rugged carbon look suave

Video

13.11.23

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The Bulgari Octo Finissimo CarbonGold makes rugged carbon look suave

The Octo Finissimo seems the perfect canvas for an all-carbon treatment. No wonder Bulgari went ahead and did it.

How the salmon Cartier Pasha proved me wrong

What We Wore

12.11.23

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How the salmon Cartier Pasha proved me wrong

Spending time with Cartier's funkiest model was enough to prove the old adage about book-judging, and proved me wrong.

Loki masters time, but what watches do Tom Hiddleston and the Marvel Cinematic Universe cast actually wear?

Pop Culture

12.11.23

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Loki masters time, but what watches do Tom Hiddleston and the Marvel Cinematic Universe cast actually wear?

In honour of Loki mastering time in the season two finale, and the release of The Marvels, we decided to revisit and update our favorite…

An epic mid-size battle between the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 & Grand Seiko SBGW299

Versus

12.11.23

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An epic mid-size battle between the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 & Grand Seiko SBGW299

Full disclosure, I have meant to have these two watches go head-to-head in battle on the site for quite some time. Fanboys like myself have…

The Bulova Jet Star delivers a mechanical sweep with a 262kHz quartz movement

Hands On

12.11.23

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The Bulova Jet Star delivers a mechanical sweep with a 262kHz quartz movement

High-frequency quartz movements are a bit of a rarity these days, making Bulova's Jet Star all the more appealing.

New releases from Boldr, Bremont, Grand Seiko and more

Last Week in Watches

12.11.23

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New releases from Boldr, Bremont, Grand Seiko and more

We take a look at all the things brands have to offer before Dubai Watch Week 2023.

Five winners and underdogs from GPHG 2023

News

11.11.23

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Five winners and underdogs from GPHG 2023

We bring you the scoop on Watch Oscars 2023.

The new Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire brings the manufacture’s first central flying tourbillon to market

Introducing

11.11.23

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The new Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire brings the manufacture’s first central flying tourbillon to market

Hublot introduces the brand's first-ever series-production central tourbillon in classic Takashi Murakami style.

Take a dark plunge with the Ball Engineer II Skindiver Heritage Manufacture Chronometer

Hands On

10.11.23

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Take a dark plunge with the Ball Engineer II Skindiver Heritage Manufacture Chronometer

Ball outfits their vintage-inspired Skindiver with an in-house calibre and a super-hard case coating.

‘The Timepiece Gentleman’ Anthony Farrer arrested by FBI, faces fraud charge and 20 years in prison

Friday Wind Down

10.11.23

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‘The Timepiece Gentleman’ Anthony Farrer arrested by FBI, faces fraud charge and 20 years in prison

A timely reminder than when shopping for vintage watches, you need to 'buy the seller'...

The Karl-Leimon Majesty remixes the greats

Introducing

10.11.23

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The Karl-Leimon Majesty remixes the greats

The Karl-Leimon Majesty is the latest microbrand homage in the world's most popular watch style.

Living the jet set lifestyle for a day with the Grand Seiko SBGE285 Spring Drive GMT

What We Wore

10.11.23

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Living the jet set lifestyle for a day with the Grand Seiko SBGE285 Spring Drive GMT

I might not have a private jet or drive a Ferrari, but wearing this GS for a day made me feel like I do.

The Breitling Avenger gets its first overhaul since 2019

Video

09.11.23

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The Breitling Avenger gets its first overhaul since 2019

The first major refresh of their Avenger collection since the range was relaunched in 2019 brings some Breitling firsts to the table.

Move over, CasiOak, G-Shock has its next hype piece

Opinion

09.11.23

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Move over, CasiOak, G-Shock has its next hype piece

Remember the ludicrous prices CasiOaks used to demand? Well, G-Shock's next contender may continue the trend

Lists

08.11.23

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The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch brand logos

We answer the latest team battle royale question - what are our favourite watch brand logos?

Sotheby’s sale of two George Daniels x Roger Smith watches had a record-breaking result

Auctions

08.11.23

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Sotheby’s sale of two George Daniels x Roger Smith watches had a record-breaking result

When a big auction house presents their latest catalogue of lots, it is expected that it will be filled with various Rolex and Patek Philippe…

Collective Horology adds their touch to the new Oris Divers Seventy-Five Calibre 400 C.04

Introducing

08.11.23

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Collective Horology adds their touch to the new Oris Divers Seventy-Five Calibre 400 C.04

The latest collaborative effort from Collective Horology transports a familiar face into the next decade.

The Zenith Defy Skyline Black Ceramic is a brawnier sequel to a modern classic

Video

07.11.23

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The Zenith Defy Skyline Black Ceramic is a brawnier sequel to a modern classic

If you're looking for a stealthy, IYKYK sports watch, there are few better options we can think of.

The Yema Superman Bronze CMM.10 sets a new standard for budget bronze watches

Introducing

07.11.23

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The Yema Superman Bronze CMM.10 sets a new standard for budget bronze watches

Yema are doubling down on their pursuit of in-house mastery with a new bronze diver.

The Duke Clarity Tourbillon is a luxurious Luxembourgish salute to Genta watchmaking

Micro Mondays

06.11.23

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The Duke Clarity Tourbillon is a luxurious Luxembourgish salute to Genta watchmaking

Boasting a familiar octagonal form housing an innovative in-house movement, it's a bold first attempt from a brand (and country) little known to the world.

Everything you need to know about Christopher Ward

In Depth

06.11.23

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Everything you need to know about Christopher Ward

We bring you the story of Christopher Ward - also known as the microbrand granddaddies.

You can only give one piece of advice to a watch newbie – here is the advice you offered…

Watch Culture

06.11.23

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You can only give one piece of advice to a watch newbie – here is the advice you offered…

As watch journalists, readers often come to us for insights and advice. But, recently we flipped the script. On our Instagram earlier this week, we…

This sporty Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527 is unburdened by dive watch aesthetics

Video

05.11.23

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This sporty Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527 is unburdened by dive watch aesthetics

Breguet doesn't do sporty too often, but when they do, it's in their distinct style, and the Marine 5527 shows off this approach.

AVI-8 mark the 80th anniversary of 617 Squadron and Operation Chastise with the AV-4108 Dambuster

Introducing

05.11.23

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AVI-8 mark the 80th anniversary of 617 Squadron and Operation Chastise with the AV-4108 Dambuster

The AVI-8 AV-4108 Dambuster pays tribute to the 80th anniversary of the Dambuster Raids of 1943. It’s a followup to their Dambuster chronograph which has…

The Grand Seiko 36.5mm 44GS range expands with three new U.S. exclusive references (SBGW309, SBGW311, SBGW313)

Introducing

05.11.23

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The Grand Seiko 36.5mm 44GS range expands with three new U.S. exclusive references (SBGW309, SBGW311, SBGW313)

Grand Seiko has just launched three new U.S exclusive midsize 44GS references at their GS9 Club USA event.

New releases from Breitling, JLC, Swatch and more

Last Week in Watches

05.11.23

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New releases from Breitling, JLC, Swatch and more

This week sees a superstar athlete's first signature watch with a major watch brand, an iconic Japanese artist being enamelled on the back of an…

Take to sci-fi skies with the new Citizen Promaster Skyhawk collection

Introducing

04.11.23

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Take to sci-fi skies with the new Citizen Promaster Skyhawk collection

Citizen gives a masterclass in retrofuturistic pilot's watch design.

Longines x Otis Hope Carey is a stylish and significant Australian watch collaboration

What We Wore

04.11.23

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Longines x Otis Hope Carey is a stylish and significant Australian watch collaboration

It's perhaps the ultimate example of how radically simply changing the strap on a watch can transform its look - as well as a big…

Watch Education

04.11.23

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How to use a slide rule bezel

We can all pretty much agree that pilot’s watches are awesome, whether or not it’s a historical legend or something more contemporary. There’s something about…

Welcome to In the Metal – a distinctly Marcus take on all things watches

Video

03.11.23

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Welcome to In the Metal – a distinctly Marcus take on all things watches

In a new series, Marcus takes a non-WIS look at the watches he's been shooting - including Studio Underd0g, Tudor, and more.

A T+T Melbourne Studio event with Labeg & Watchfest 4 in Sydney are both just around the corner

Friday Wind Down

03.11.23

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A T+T Melbourne Studio event with Labeg & Watchfest 4 in Sydney are both just around the corner

Labeg's in Melbourne, and the fourth edition of Australia's largest community-run watch and horology convention in Sydney promises more brands and events than ever before.

Hublot and Samuel Ross join forces once again for the Big Bang Tourbillon SR_A

Introducing

03.11.23

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Hublot and Samuel Ross join forces once again for the Big Bang Tourbillon SR_A

The A-Cold-Wall* designer and Hublot have mastered collabs at this point, refining their honeycomb-defined efforts further.

Three heavy hitters and sleepers from Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction in Geneva November 5

Auctions

03.11.23

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Three heavy hitters and sleepers from Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction in Geneva November 5

A Sotheby's auction can only mean plenty of grails, with a few underappreciated pieces up for grabs.

The Alpina Heritage Carrée Automatic brings the ’30s to the masses

Hands On

02.11.23

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The Alpina Heritage Carrée Automatic brings the ’30s to the masses

Alpina's Art Deco offering goes for old-school charm with newfangled tech.

The Studio Underd0g 02Series Field is now available for pre-orders

In The Shop

02.11.23

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The Studio Underd0g 02Series Field is now available for pre-orders

Following the highly anticipated launch of the brand’s new design, the Studio Underd0g Field collection is finally available for pre-orders. Though they’re by no means…

A year in review with my Nivada Grenchen x Time+Tide x seconde/seconde/ ChaosMaster

What We Wore

02.11.23

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A year in review with my Nivada Grenchen x Time+Tide x seconde/seconde/ ChaosMaster

We're pretty proud of all the limited editions that bore the Time+Tide name thus far, but the Nivada Grenchen ChaosMaster Sigh of Relief holds a…

The Hublot Big Bang Golf Sky Blue Carbon proves it’s all in the wrist

Video

01.11.23

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The Hublot Big Bang Golf Sky Blue Carbon proves it’s all in the wrist

The Big Bang Golf Sky Blue Carbon is on par with anything a golf course could throw at it. Sorry, we couldn't help it.

10 of D.C.’s favourites from Windup New York 2023

Events

01.11.23

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10 of D.C.’s favourites from Windup New York 2023

D.C. takes a stroll around the booths of Windup Watch Fair, a haven for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts.

The Nomos Ahoi Neomatik 38 Sand and Sky are a mid-size take on their Bauhaus diver

Hands On

01.11.23

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The Nomos Ahoi Neomatik 38 Sand and Sky are a mid-size take on their Bauhaus diver

These unconventional sports watches exemplify the originality, out-of-the-box thinking, and superb execution Nomos is now known for.

The Certina DS Super PH1000M dives deep for cheap

Hands On

01.11.23

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The Certina DS Super PH1000M dives deep for cheap

As one of Switzerland’s most underrated brands, it’s great to get reminders of Certina’s place in watchmaking history. By the 1970s dive watches had begun…

Zenith hulks out a new Chronomaster Sport with Aaron Rodgers

Introducing

31.10.23

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Zenith hulks out a new Chronomaster Sport with Aaron Rodgers

Zenith teams up with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers for their first-ever Chronomaster Sport Limited Edition.

Buying Guides

31.10.23

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5 of the best wave dials

Sometimes owning a dive watch just isn’t enough proof that you love the ocean. Water resistance is great, but if you don’t hear the waves…

The Omega Aqua Terra Shades refines the rainbow GADA proposition

Video

30.10.23

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The Omega Aqua Terra Shades refines the rainbow GADA proposition

The colourful, everyday warrior from Omega just got better.

The UniDesign Model One shows what microbrands are for

Micro Mondays

30.10.23

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The UniDesign Model One shows what microbrands are for

Microbrands didn’t just come about because Kickstarter made fundraising accessible and non-European manufacturing improved in quality – they were also a product of necessity. As…

Which watch trends survived the pandemic?

Opinion

30.10.23

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Which watch trends survived the pandemic?

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic were obviously widespread, but the wristwatch industry didn’t suffer nearly as much as was predicted. Some companies even managed…

This rare vintage Rolex Sky-Rocket has a valuation that may surprise you

News

29.10.23

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This rare vintage Rolex Sky-Rocket has a valuation that may surprise you

Vintage Rolex and Antiques Roadshow - name a better love story than that.

The new Certina DS-1 Skeleton shows off the latest Powermatic 80 development

Hands On

29.10.23

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The new Certina DS-1 Skeleton shows off the latest Powermatic 80 development

With a wide open view of the Powermatic 80 movement within, we go hands-on with Certina's take on a skeletonised dial.

The Baume & Mercier Riviera Azur 300m is a strong dive remix of a classic shape

Hands On

29.10.23

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The Baume & Mercier Riviera Azur 300m is a strong dive remix of a classic shape

The dodecagonal Riviera shape is moulded into a brawny diver with some impressive specs.

New releases from Omega, Spinnaker, Ming and more

Last Week in Watches

29.10.23

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New releases from Omega, Spinnaker, Ming and more

For this week’s selection, we have a healthy mix of incredible timepieces from the highest echelons of watchmaking, and more cheerful collaborations that give the…

Do celebrity endorsements reduce the desirability of a watch? These were your responses…

Watch Culture

28.10.23

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Do celebrity endorsements reduce the desirability of a watch? These were your responses…

We asked our audience whether the Black Bay on Becks' wrist or the Richard Mille on Rafa's would make you want to buy one? You…