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INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer III Outlier collection is a watch built for adventure

09.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer III Outlier collection is a watch built for adventure

The Outlier is a perfect name for a Ball watch, as the brand themselves have always been somewhat of an eccentric addition to the list…

Dressing down a Reverso is easier than you’d think

Fits and Ticks

08.10.22

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Dressing down a Reverso is easier than you’d think

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is certainly among the more recognisable watch designs out there, I’d even venture as far as calling it iconic. I’m sure that…

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

Lists

08.10.22

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

Some luxury brands shy away from their elite clientele, trying to remain humble despite earth-shaking price tags. Hublot aren’t exactly subtle about their style though,…

VIDEO: The Omega Speedmaster ’57 is a funtastic take on a classic

Hands On

08.10.22

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VIDEO: The Omega Speedmaster ’57 is a funtastic take on a classic

The Omega Speedmaster is certainly deserving of being called an icon. I won’t bore you with its historical provenance, nor the space-dwelling efforts of the…

Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe

Pop Culture

08.10.22

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Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe

With spooky season upon us, it’s time to sort out your superhero costume. Every hero (or villain) needs a selection of primo gadgets to accessorise…

Introducing

07.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci sets sail

When you think of watch collaborations with the Italian navy your mind would usually travel to a brand like Panerai, or possibly even Squale. That…

Friday Wind Down

07.10.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Porsche parade in Paris with TAG Heuer

Well, I have definitely been racking up some miles of late. Following the launch of the Norqain Wild One in Zermatt, I was scarcely back in…

The Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley is seriously funny and the feel-good watch of the year

Introducing

07.10.22

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The Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley is seriously funny and the feel-good watch of the year

Richard Mille never shy away from a piece that’s a little bit “out there”, whether that’s the Bonbon collection, Bubba Watson’s RM38 Pink Watch or…

Heads or tails for your Rolex? Kicking a ball into a skip for a £15K watch? Sportsmen’s crazy watch bets

Pop Culture

07.10.22

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Heads or tails for your Rolex? Kicking a ball into a skip for a £15K watch? Sportsmen’s crazy watch bets

You might blame it on the betting culture within professional sport. Or the competitive personalities of top sportsmen that make them that much more willing…

The 7 best MIL-SPEC watches under $5,000

In The Shop

06.10.22

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The 7 best MIL-SPEC watches under $5,000

The watch world’s connection with military life is unequivocal. Even though “MIL-SPEC” – the abbreviation for military specification – has become more and more of…

Video

06.10.22

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VIDEO: Grand Seiko make a compelling case for a one-watch collection with their new quartz GMTs

You may have your own opinion about quartz watches, but Grand Seiko has certainly elevated the movement technology to a whole different level. And their…

HANDS ON: The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton and Ventura S

Watch Reviews

06.10.22

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HANDS ON: The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton and Ventura S

One of the best things about Hamilton is the way in which they’ve continued to deliver to the customers they’ve always aimed to please —…

VIDEO: TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera

Hands On

05.10.22

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VIDEO: TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera

TAG Heuer and Porsche have been on a high-octane roll since their partnership began last year, releasing collaborative models left, right and centre. The brand…

We glow with the flow, but is lume really necessary?

Opinion

05.10.22

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We glow with the flow, but is lume really necessary?

Radium was discovered by Marie Curie in 1898, and it was already showing up on the dials of wristwatches by the early 1900s. This goes…

Hands On

05.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Mark XX is a huge upgrade with its new dials and bracelet

Whether or not you are a seasoned collector, every collection needs a staple watch. A watch that excels in its simplicity, its versatility and reliability…

Video

04.10.22

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VIDEO: How Hamilton developed their quirky side with cameos on the silver screen

Last time, Andrew and Luke took us through the key moments of Hamilton’s history cemented in Hollywood films such as The Frogmen and Interstellar. But,…

How to use your analog watch as a compass

Watch Education

04.10.22

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How to use your analog watch as a compass

With the release of the titanium beast that is the Apple Watch Ultra, many have become interested in the idea of a tool watch. That…

Up yours! From Bamford and seconde/seconde/, with love

Introducing

04.10.22

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Up yours! From Bamford and seconde/seconde/, with love

A collaboration between Bamford and Romaric André of seconde/seconde/ feels just perfect, doesn’t it? Bamford made a name for himself by “vandalising” sought-after Rolex models…

Introducing

03.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Cvstos Metropolitan PS Skeleton Cafu & Breel Embolo

The World Cup is coming and Cvstos are clearly getting excited. This intriguing microbrand loves their football, as is clear from their two brand ambassadors.…

Micro Mondays

03.10.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Manime La F is a watch dedicated to the theme of friendship

The most popular watches at the moment are often surrounded by a contextual suffering. Military watches have quite a dark theme, and you could make…

This new IWC Portugieser duo are more wearable, more affordable and a lot more green

Hands On

03.10.22

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This new IWC Portugieser duo are more wearable, more affordable and a lot more green

The IWC Portugieser is a staple in the Schaffhausen watchmaker’s collection, with its signature Arabics, feuille hands and railroad minute track designs originating in 1939,…

This is the first musical shoutout of Patek Philippe. And no, it’s not hip-hop, it’s prog-rock…

Pop Culture

03.10.22

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This is the first musical shoutout of Patek Philippe. And no, it’s not hip-hop, it’s prog-rock…

In the world of popular music, Patek references are all over hip hop, with mentions in rhyme from Jay-Z to Migos. But surprisingly, the first…

The ‘do’s and don’ts’ of Octo Finissimo design with Bulgari’s Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani

Interview

02.10.22

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The ‘do’s and don’ts’ of Octo Finissimo design with Bulgari’s Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani

Of all the people we get to interview in my line of work, the most interesting people to sit down with are the watch designers…

Introducing

02.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The Luminox Air Pilot-38 Lightning® 9520 has a dial that will glow without charge for 25 years

The phrase “tool watch” seems a bit laughable to some in a world of smartphones, smartwatches, and a world where luxury steel sports watches cost…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

02.10.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #23 “High-end Jewellery and Watches”

Editor’s Note: Think you have the stones to complete this crossword? Borna tests your knowledge on brands that do high-end jewellery and watches below.

Ryan Reynolds vs Hugh Jackman: Which superhero does watches better?

Pop Culture

01.10.22

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Ryan Reynolds vs Hugh Jackman: Which superhero does watches better?

Any Marvel fan, like me, had a fantastic week upon hearing the news that not only is Deadpool 3 on the way, but that Hugh…

Video

01.10.22

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VIDEO: The Bulova Classic HACK Military delivers vintage field watch goodness in a compact case

The Bulova HACK was first shown earlier this year, honouring the Bulova watches that were issued to American troops in WWII with their simplistic black…

How I managed to buy the MoonSwatch full set without paying one cent over the retail price

Interview

01.10.22

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How I managed to buy the MoonSwatch full set without paying one cent over the retail price

Ronald Chew (aka Horologym) is a watch collector based in Singapore. But he’s also one of the few people in the world who has managed…

Video

30.09.22

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VIDEO: Certina watches speed dating – a selection of sporty and elegant references

Certina are the definition of an underdog brand, with many of their Swatch Group relatives outshining them in marketing and general fanbase adoration. But, with…

Friday Wind Down

30.09.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Craig’s NTTD Sale, a unique Zenith, Showjumping with Longines, and DWW Horology Forum

Just got back from Zermatt last Friday evening, and right upon my return the action was nonstop throughout the week. With a moment to finally…

Hands On

30.09.22

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HANDS-ON: Test your limits with the new Alpina Alpiner Extreme Automatic

Imagine you’re a watch brand. If you had a 20 year old watch model in your catalogue, what would you do? How would you breathe…

Earth Attacks! The new Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer is ready to blast off for the red planet

Introducing

30.09.22

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Earth Attacks! The new Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer is ready to blast off for the red planet

The story of the Speedmaster Professional being the Moonwatch has been told a tiring number of times. The story of the Mars Watch however, is…

Video

29.09.22

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VIDEO: The Glashütte Original SeaQ Chronograph is an elevated diver that stands out from the pack

When we think of dive watches, our minds typically wander to Swiss and Japanese creations. But do not sleep on the Germans, they definitely know…

Pierce Brosnan recalls his “knee-shaking” watch purchase in British GQ video

Pop Culture

29.09.22

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Pierce Brosnan recalls his “knee-shaking” watch purchase in British GQ video

At Time+Tide we love a good ambassador and brand pairing. I even recently prompted the team to participate in a Fantasy Watch Ambassador Draft, matching…

The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT makes the case The Hulk should be the next Marvel collab

Introducing

29.09.22

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The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT makes the case The Hulk should be the next Marvel collab

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Limited Edition may have been divisive, but it was an irrefutable success for the brand. The Royal…

What’s on your wrist? Watchspotting at the DWW Horology Forum New York Edition

Events

28.09.22

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What’s on your wrist? Watchspotting at the DWW Horology Forum New York Edition

This past weekend, Dubai Watch Week bought its Horology Forum to the city of New York. There, over the course of three days, the local…

Introducing

28.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Mission-Timer TITAN

Mühle-Glashütte aren’t a brand that most people are very familiar with, but the German brand is always full of surprises at every turn. The S.A.R.…

IWC and Filling Pieces create the perfect watch + sneaker pairing

Fits and Ticks

28.09.22

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IWC and Filling Pieces create the perfect watch + sneaker pairing

IWC’s recent partnerships with Pantone, Orlebar Brown, Hot Wheels and more have yielded a variety of takes on different models from their collection. Their latest…

Pop Culture

27.09.22

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Screen time: How Hamilton became Hollywood’s favourite watch brand

When it comes to making scene-stealing appearances in film, Hamilton has been a fixture on the A-list since the 1930s. No other watchmaker has enjoyed…

Should you buy a low-end mechanical or a high-end quartz?

Opinion

27.09.22

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Should you buy a low-end mechanical or a high-end quartz?

Watch shopping on a budget can be extremely frustrating, not least because of watch media outlets like ours that routinely describe watches costing well over…

Hands On

27.09.22

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HANDS-ON: The new Bulova Parking Meter delivers that wheel good factor

“I’m going to the archives”. If a movie about the current state of the watch industry were to be released, that would be the main…

What do the different grades of titanium actually mean for your watch?

Watch Education

26.09.22

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What do the different grades of titanium actually mean for your watch?

Discovered in 18th century England, titanium has found uses across virtually all aspects of industry, though, naturally, the one that most interests us is attached…

Micro Mondays

26.09.22

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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Circula ProTrail is a high-tech field watch combining toughness and style

There’s little that can beat a field watch when it comes to day-to-day wear. Divers are often too chunky, and dress watches too delicate, but…

The cost-of-living crisis and the rise of stealth bling

Lists

26.09.22

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The cost-of-living crisis and the rise of stealth bling

EDITOR’S NOTE: Right now, I’m in the UK where the country is battling a cost-of-living crisis. Energy costs have soared, while The Economist reports that…

5 vintage watches that are so uncool, they’re actually amazing

Lists

25.09.22

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5 vintage watches that are so uncool, they’re actually amazing

Watch collectors can be a conservative lot. It seems many of us stick to the classics: Subs, Speedys, Tanks, and other well-established models account for…

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 and SBGW293 condense dazzling dials into 36.5mm cases

Hands On

25.09.22

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The Grand Seiko SBGW291 and SBGW293 condense dazzling dials into 36.5mm cases

The 44GS case has been a staple in Grand Seiko’s line-up for a long time, with the Japanese luxury giant paying tribute to its 55th…

Luke Combs: Down-home country star, high-end watch aficionado

Pop Culture

24.09.22

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Luke Combs: Down-home country star, high-end watch aficionado

Here’s a great example of finding a story in the last place you’d expect. Turns out country superstar Luke Combs isn’t just a down-to-earth singer/songwriter,…

Video

24.09.22

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VIDEO: The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT II is colourful, robust and competitively priced

With the world inching back towards the finish line of normality, travelling abroad has re-entered into the mix of our hectic lives. In a digital…

Hands On

24.09.22

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HANDS-ON: Le Régulateur Louis Erard travels to the darkside with Label Noir

A couple of years ago I wrote a few articles under the name The Modifier’s Series, providing an overview of the few brands capable of…

The new Norqain Wild One has Jean-Claude Biver’s fingerprints all over it

Watch Reviews

24.09.22

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The new Norqain Wild One has Jean-Claude Biver’s fingerprints all over it

When it was first announced that Jean-Claude Biver was joining Norqain as an advisor to the board, many wondered whether the position was merely ceremonial…

Five reasons to buy the new issue of NOW, the Time+Tide watch buying guide

In The Shop

23.09.22

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Five reasons to buy the new issue of NOW, the Time+Tide watch buying guide

Sometimes you need to cut through the clutter. That’s the reason we assemble Time+Tide’s NOW magazine, a watch buying guide that curates the top watch…

Friday Wind Down

23.09.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Going wild with Norqain and reimagining a ’60s classic with Rado…

This week, both Luke and I made the journey to Switzerland to get hands-on with some exciting, new releases. With a case shaped like a…

5 discontinued Seiko watches you can still easily buy

Lists

23.09.22

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5 discontinued Seiko watches you can still easily buy

The changing resale values of Seiko watches is a mystery to most people, with some models soaring and diving within the space of a year.…

The TAG Heuer Formula 1 offers bright, colourful retro fun

Watch Reviews

22.09.22

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The TAG Heuer Formula 1 offers bright, colourful retro fun

You’ve just watched Alain Prost win the first of his four Formula 1 championships, yet your colourful little Swatch that’s been all the rage recently…

My top five picks from the Ineichen Vintage Wristwatch auction

Auctions

22.09.22

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My top five picks from the Ineichen Vintage Wristwatch auction

Running until October 1, the Ineichen Auctioneers Vintage watch auction consists of 72 lots of old-school goodness. It features everything from Patek Philippe to Audemars…

Introducing

22.09.22

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INTRODUCING: Three new Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 meld industrial sci-fi and modern elegance

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 was a controversial release, being one of the first times in recent decades that the brand had created something entirely…

More diamonds, more refinement, more options: The new IWC Portofino Automatic 37

Introducing

21.09.22

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More diamonds, more refinement, more options: The new IWC Portofino Automatic 37

The IWC Portofino Automatic 37 has been a staple in the Schaffhausen watchmaker’s collection since 2014, largely targeted at their female audience. The new Portofino…

Video

21.09.22

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VIDEO: Slimmer than the Moonwatch – the new Omega Speedmaster ’57 makes a giant leap towards wearability

When Omega’s eye turned towards their 1957 trilogy of sports watches, the reissued vintage watch trend was sky-high, but not yet at its peak. The…

For its 60th birthday, the Rado DiaStar Original gets sharpened up with a fresh, contemporary edge

Watch Education

21.09.22

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For its 60th birthday, the Rado DiaStar Original gets sharpened up with a fresh, contemporary edge

First released in 1962, the Rado DiaStar Original is one kooky watch design. Recognisable at a glance thanks to its striking, oval case, it exudes…

Introducing

20.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Chronomaster Open Boutique Edition

The concept of the open heart dial is nothing new, but it’s not necessarily a popular one. For the last few decades, watch snobs have…

Why would anyone put a dive watch on a leather/synthetic hybrid strap?

Opinion

20.09.22

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Why would anyone put a dive watch on a leather/synthetic hybrid strap?

The debate has raged on for years over putting dive watches on leather straps. It’s a fairly straight-forward argument for and against, with compelling reasonings…

Racing watch owners rejoice: Dents driving gloves are a dream come true

News

19.09.22

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Racing watch owners rejoice: Dents driving gloves are a dream come true

Driving gloves and a racing watch. It’s a combination that gets the blood flowing of any watch collector who dreams of being Steve McQueen in…

Micro Mondays

19.09.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Hemel HFT20 Series delivers affordable pilot’s watches with a real attention to detail

As a microbrand, Hemel have very much found their niche and stuck to it. Regarding military watches as the forefront of horological development throughout history,…