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Hands On

03.03.23

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HANDS-ON: Form follows function in the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Minimalism can often be used as an excuse by cheap watch brands to get away with lazy design, but the discerning eye will always be…

Five of the coolest Hublot ambassadors from Kylian Mbappé to Usain Bolt

Watch Reviews

03.03.23

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Five of the coolest Hublot ambassadors from Kylian Mbappé to Usain Bolt

Wherever you saw your first Hublot, chances are you saw it on the wrist of a celebrity. With bold, industrial designs that transcend both luxury…

Introducing

03.03.23

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INTRODUCING: The Baume & Mercier Riviera GMT

The Baume & Mercier Riviera GMT finally acknowledges travel as part of a luxury lifestyle. The latest Riviera wave dial is stunning in either silver…

Introducing

02.03.23

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INTRODUCING: The Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel is a cushion-cased diver with a touch of retro flair

It’s funny to think that there was a point in time where a turning bezel was a major selling point, but by 1960 a dive…

Hands On

02.03.23

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HANDS-ON: The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet in steel is winning over doubters of the collection

The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet has been a hot subject of debate since its debut in 2019. It’s fair to say, as historically happened…

Hands On

01.03.23

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HANDS-ON: Go anywhere, do anything with the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Series

Hamilton’s latest additions to the Jazzmaster line present some attractive and versatile all-rounders The Jazzmaster Performer Automatic Chrono brings neo-vintage styling in an appealing package…

Pop Culture

01.03.23

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The Time+Tide watch brand alignment chart

If you spend any considerable time on watch-related internet sites and Instagram, you would’ve seen people obsessively trying to categorise watch brands. Whether that be…

Lists

01.03.23

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THE Plus are specialists in Swiss production, and could be the future of “in-house” movements

If you spend any time on the watch internet whatsoever, you’ll quickly become familiar with ETA and Sellita, eventually recognising Kenissi, Vaucher and others. While…

Five of the best action-movie watches you can still buy at retail

Lists

28.02.23

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Five of the best action-movie watches you can still buy at retail

Watches in film, whether or not snobbish enthusiasts are willing to admit it to themselves, are some of the biggest motivators for people to get…

The Sinn T50 debuts new in-house Goldbronze 125 alloy

Introducing

28.02.23

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The Sinn T50 debuts new in-house Goldbronze 125 alloy

New T50 watches with new in-house Goldbronze 125 alloy comprised of 12.5% solid gold (Omega’s bronze gold is 37.5% for comparison) Standard-production models use it…

Zach’s A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down ref. 221.021 is the grail that keeps on giving

Watch Reviews

28.02.23

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Zach’s A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down ref. 221.021 is the grail that keeps on giving

Editor’s Note: This in-depth review from Zach was originally ran in Sept. 2020, early in his Time+Tide career. After he mentioned the watch, and how…

Introducing

27.02.23

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INTRODUCING: The Hanhart Pioneer Flieger One NightBlue delivers a contemporary twist on an old favourite

Hanhart’s Pioneer One range is getting even more modern with a black PVD case The almost-iridescent blue dial matches the suede leather strap The dimensions…

Micro Mondays

27.02.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Circula AquaSport GMT is a funky diver with ’70s swagger

Calling Circula a microbrand feels like a bit of a disservice considering their history, but their approach to unique design and modern brand identity really…

The Full-Metal G-SHOCK “CasiOak” is now in yellow gold

Introducing

27.02.23

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The Full-Metal G-SHOCK “CasiOak” is now in yellow gold

The Casio G-SHOCK “CasiOak” is now available in a Full-Metal yellow gold hued case and bracelet Casio are catching up with the modding community slowly,…

Six times you should never take a photo of your watch

Lists

26.02.23

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Six times you should never take a photo of your watch

Editor’s note: A while back, the New York Times wrote a story entitled Instagram and the Watch World about how social media had “created a…

Hands On

26.02.23

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HANDS-ON: The Ball Endurance 1917 Series is dedicated to the heroic explorer Ernest Shackleton

Ask anyone to name an explorer of any kind, and there’s a high chance that you’ll hear the name Ernest Shackleton. Although his fame faded…

The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves

In-Depth

26.02.23

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The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves

In the collective memory of watch enthusiasts, the legendary watchmakers are the likes of Breguet, Lange and of course the holy trinity of Audemars Piguet,…

Lists

26.02.23

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10 signs you’re becoming a watch snob

Watch enthusiasts do not always share the Swiss philosophy of neutrality. Being enthusiastic about something inevitably leads to hot takes, strong and stubborn opinions and,…

Opinion

25.02.23

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The 5 watches you’ll regret buying

Making mistakes is often credited as the best way to learn, but in the case of watch collecting your mistakes can be both emotionally and…

BELIEVE: The watches of the Ted Lasso cast

Pop Culture

25.02.23

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BELIEVE: The watches of the Ted Lasso cast

Plenty of television shows can get a bit dark, whether it’s the incestuous violence of House of Dragons, murder mysteries like The Undoing or plots involving…

VIDEO: How the new NOMOS Tangente Blaugold fits into the iconic line-up

Hands On

25.02.23

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VIDEO: How the new NOMOS Tangente Blaugold fits into the iconic line-up

The Tangente launched as one part of a quartet of watches designed by Susanne Günther in 1992, marking the beginnings of NOMOS Glashütte. Throughout the…

HBO’s Succession to end with upcoming season 4. Here are past horological highlights

Pop Culture

25.02.23

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HBO’s Succession to end with upcoming season 4. Here are past horological highlights

Yesterday, Jessie Armstrong, creator and showrunner of HBO’s hit television series Succession, revealed that season 4 would be the show’s last. He told The New…

Big Watches, Small Wrists Part 1: Rules of Engagement

Opinion

24.02.23

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Big Watches, Small Wrists Part 1: Rules of Engagement

Editor’s note: Zach has long carried the torch for the #tinywristtribe, advocating on behalf of all watch lovers with smaller wrists. But today the torch…

Friday Wind Down

24.02.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Sinn debuts Goldbronze, Richard Mille emphasises women, tantalising new Moser

Any fun plans for the weekend? Well, before you get to it, here are the highlights of the week you may have missed and that…

The Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold offers exemplary in-house machined mastery

Introducing

24.02.23

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The Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold offers exemplary in-house machined mastery

Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold’s faceted case is inspired by the lines of stealth aircraft design 45mm in diameter, 18K rose gold and PVD…

Richard E Grant may have found the only excuse for double-wristing (but there’s a catch…)

Pop Culture

24.02.23

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Richard E Grant may have found the only excuse for double-wristing (but there’s a catch…)

We all need some prejudicial rules of thumb to navigate the messy business of life. Charles Bukowski swore by the fairly unimpeachable conviction that you…

Sell Your Watch: Where and how you sell your watch can dictate the money you stand to make

Watch Education

23.02.23

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Sell Your Watch: Where and how you sell your watch can dictate the money you stand to make

With Watches & Wonders on the horizon, many of you may be a gearing up to buy a new watch. With over 40 brands presenting…

A Tudor Black Bay Bronze 58 became my milestone watch to celebrate taking charge of my mental health

Watch Culture

23.02.23

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A Tudor Black Bay Bronze 58 became my milestone watch to celebrate taking charge of my mental health

Editor’s note: The below story is a submission by Time+Tide reader Chris Antzoulis, who was moved to write it after listening to the Milestone Watches…

The Longines Pilot Majetek is a wrist-mounted flight instrument with a storied past

Video

22.02.23

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The Longines Pilot Majetek is a wrist-mounted flight instrument with a storied past

From measuring Lindberg’s first transatlantic flight to the monopusher chronograph worn by Amelia Earhart and the Weems, Longines’ tradition of pilot’s watches is a storied…

Introducing

22.02.23

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INTRODUCING: The Junghans 1972 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships editions

Junghans have a long and impressive history in the Black Forest region of Germany, so they’re definitely not afraid of some snow. Despite being famed…

Hands On

22.02.23

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HANDS-ON: Add another Traveller GMT to the mix with the Bulova Wilton GMT

When it comes to watch releases, 2022 was undoubtedly the year of the affordable GMT. As the world continued to flex it’s legs and travel…

Antiques Roadshow delivers the feels (again) with this old solider’s white-gold Rolex Day-Date

Pop Culture

21.02.23

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Antiques Roadshow delivers the feels (again) with this old solider’s white-gold Rolex Day-Date

Let’s not sugar-coat things here: life can often be a cold, hard bitch. But if you know where to look, you can still find plenty…

Vacheron Constantin unveils multi-level boutique in Sydney

News

21.02.23

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Vacheron Constantin unveils multi-level boutique in Sydney

Vacheron Constantin is a brand that does things properly. Established in 1755, the prestigious manufacturer only produces about 20,000 watches a year, due to their…

The Minase Masterpiece collection lives up to its name

In-Depth

21.02.23

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The Minase Masterpiece collection lives up to its name

When a brand so full of artistic integrity as Minase labels something a masterpiece, we had better pay attention. Given the level of quality and…

Introducing

21.02.23

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The IWC Portofino Complete Calendar features an exciting brand first

New calendar module debuts in the IWC Portofino Complete Calendar Available in stainless steel or 18k 5N gold IWC also introduces a new Portofino Pointer…

It’s Sydney’s time to shine with the Vacheron Constantin Villes Lumières

Video

20.02.23

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It’s Sydney’s time to shine with the Vacheron Constantin Villes Lumières

Sleep deprivation, hunger and having to pull a suitcase behind you while trying not to collapse are the usual symptoms of flying into a new…

Micro Mondays

20.02.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The MALM Air Wolf Viggen is a modern pilot’s watch with a Swedish twist

Aviation has a longstanding history with timekeeping and wristwatches, but that doesn’t mean you need to have decades of heritage behind you to make an…

Ahead of Drive To Survive Season 5, a look at the watches of F1

Pop Culture

20.02.23

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Ahead of Drive To Survive Season 5, a look at the watches of F1

The new season of Netflix’s Drive To Survive drops on February 24 (just in time for pre-season testing in Bahrain), and we can’t wait. And…

From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs

Watch Culture

19.02.23

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From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs

Before buying a watch it’s important to consider how it will fit into your life, as different watches may benefit some lifestyles over others. The…

Meet the world’s smallest travel watch winder – the WOLF Rocket

Introducing

19.02.23

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Meet the world’s smallest travel watch winder – the WOLF Rocket

When you think of a watch winder, you typically think of a big and boxy thing that you have to carve out desk or tabletop…

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

Lists

19.02.23

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

Jezza is a man best-known for his ridiculous, seemingly off-the-cuff metaphors when describing everything from wringing the neck of the latest Ferrari around an empty…

Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence

Fits and Ticks

18.02.23

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Pharrell as Louis Vuitton creative director may bring horological influence

If you’re in any way interested in the world of fashion, the news of Pharrell becoming Louis Vuitton’s new men’s creative director will have reached…

Versus

18.02.23

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VERSUS: The Grand Seiko SBGH289 and Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M divers duke it out

After the last edition of our Versus column between Seiko and Hamilton, Japan and Switzerland are battling each other once more. The rules state that…

How Orlando Bloom recovered his rare watches stolen by the ‘Bling Ring’

Pop Culture

18.02.23

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How Orlando Bloom recovered his rare watches stolen by the ‘Bling Ring’

Actor Orlando Bloom has long been known for his on-screen feats of derring-do in film, as star of the Pirates Of The Caribbean and Lord…

The Independedit: Atelier de Chronométrie AdC22

Watch Reviews

18.02.23

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The Independedit: Atelier de Chronométrie AdC22

Spain may not be the first place you think of on mention of haute horlogerie, and yet it is the birthplace of one of the…

Donald Trump shares his thoughts on the Rolex Submariner with us. Well, sort of…

Pop Culture

18.02.23

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Donald Trump shares his thoughts on the Rolex Submariner with us. Well, sort of…

No, we did not actually speak with former president Donald Trump. The below – where we asked AI to review the Rolex Submariner in the style of…

Win a Rolex Sky-Dweller while supporting hospitalized kids!

News

17.02.23

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Win a Rolex Sky-Dweller while supporting hospitalized kids!

Question: How does the average punter buy a new Rolex watch without paying way over the recommended retail price on the grey market? Answer: With…

Friday Wind Down

17.02.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Ulysse Nardin Blast, Blancpain, and our NOW Buying Guide

TGIF! But, before you gear up for your weekend fun, here are some highlights from this week – along with a reminder that now is…

The Parmigiani Fleurier Rosa Mystica is the ultimate late Valentine’s Day gift

Introducing

17.02.23

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The Parmigiani Fleurier Rosa Mystica is the ultimate late Valentine’s Day gift

Second in a series of five piece uniques from the Grand Feu Collection Cathedral gongs, continuous chiming sequence and extensive skeletonisation Grand feu enamel on…

THE UNSUNG: Unearthing bargain treasures in vintage stopwatches

Watch Education

17.02.23

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THE UNSUNG: Unearthing bargain treasures in vintage stopwatches

We don’t talk about vintage a lot at Time + Tide, unless it’s a Very Big Deal, such as a record-breaking auction result. But what…

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa is “a pure diving instrument” for the modern age

Introducing

16.02.23

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The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa is “a pure diving instrument” for the modern age

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa presents a world-first three-hour timing bezel The “absolute black” dial captures almost 97% of the light to make the lume…

Hands On

16.02.23

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HANDS-ON: The Méraud Antigua is a yachting watch that bobs along on a delightfully retro wave

Having previously owned two vintage watches powered by Landeron movements, I’ve always believed they were unsung heroes in the world of Swiss chronographs. One of…

High-end and high-tech GMT duo: The Grand Seiko Tokyo Lion SBGC253 and Yukigesho SBGJ271

Introducing

16.02.23

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High-end and high-tech GMT duo: The Grand Seiko Tokyo Lion SBGC253 and Yukigesho SBGJ271

Another week, another couple of impressively featured Grand Seiko releases. Today’s offerings include an until-now limited edition-only chronograph and an addition to the Elegance GMT…

What do you get if you cross a Rolex Daytona with an Apple Watch?

News

15.02.23

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What do you get if you cross a Rolex Daytona with an Apple Watch?

The Rolex Daytona and the Apple Watch are two of the most wildly desired timepieces on the planet. First up, you have the Daytona, the…

Hands On

15.02.23

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HANDS-ON: Withstand the heat with the new TAG Heuer Carrera x Porsche Orange Racing

The sun sets at the 24 hours of Le Mans. It’s your umpteenth time around the track. And, as you make your way down the…

The top 5 affordable transparent watches

Buying Guides

15.02.23

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The top 5 affordable transparent watches

Transparent watches are often split into two categories – the cheap, plastic stuff that you find in the toy section or invisible paragons of crystal…

New dials and dimensions for the King Seiko 110th Anniversary

Introducing

14.02.23

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New dials and dimensions for the King Seiko 110th Anniversary

Though the story of Seiko began almost 150 years ago, the first wristwatch wouldn’t come until three decades later, in 1913 with the Seiko Laurel.…

I DO: J.N. Shapiro just created the ultimate rings for watch lovers

Introducing

14.02.23

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I DO: J.N. Shapiro just created the ultimate rings for watch lovers

Watch enthusiasts love the idea of melding horology with milestone events. Think of a birthday watch, graduation watch, or 25-years-of-service watch, for example. One of…

Introducing

13.02.23

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INTRODUCING: IWC give their Portugieser Automatic 40 a salmon makeover

IWC introduces a sunburst salmon dial to Portugieser 40 collection Salmon-coloured dials are a fan-favourite amongst watch enthusiasts It will first be available exclusively in the UAE…

Micro Mondays

13.02.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The triumphant story of the Fears Brunswick

Some extinct brands that get revived for the modern mechanical boom are often raised in mystery, bought out by private companies who heap glory on…

Meet my pet watch: Scientists create living smartwatch powered by slime

News

13.02.23

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Meet my pet watch: Scientists create living smartwatch powered by slime

It’s probably a sign of just how much some people care about their watches, but timepieces have long been attributed human characteristics. I’ve often heard…