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The new Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient is a Time+Tide exclusive

Hands On

22.07.22

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The new Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient is a Time+Tide exclusive

Due to a market saturated with great pieces that evoke the times of yesteryear, you’ve no short of options when it comes to a vintage-styled…

Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg with climate conscious Oris

Pop Culture

22.07.22

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Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg with climate conscious Oris

Editor’s Note: When Nicolas Cage recently gushed over his Grand Seiko on the red carpet, many of you in the comments noted how Cage should…

Introducing

21.07.22

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INTRODUCING: The Cuervo Y Sobrinos Historiador Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway was a man celebrated in equal measure for his life as much as his writing. While pioneering the “Iceberg Theory” of simple, direct…

Video

21.07.22

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VIDEO: Louis Vuitton’s travel clock comes with its own tailor-made trunk

People often conflate wristwatches and horology as being the same thing. But the latter, in fact, encompasses hundreds more years of history and tradition .…

Taika Waititi is a certified watch geek, which makes him even cooler

Pop Culture

21.07.22

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Taika Waititi is a certified watch geek, which makes him even cooler

I think most will agree that Taika Waititi is just a cool dude. Effortlessly delivering deadpan one-liners, he’s probably best know for his contribution to…

Every Watch Tells a Story

20.07.22

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Every Watch Tells A Story: “Did I know a Rolex Hulk sold for $95,000? No, I’m very surprised”

Way back in the mists of time or, in fact, just six years ago, you could still randomly walk into a Rolex boutique and pick…

Interview

20.07.22

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INTERVIEW: Talking colour, size and accessible pricing with Baume & Mercier CEO David Chaumet

Editor’s Note: Back at Watches & Wonders, Zach had the chance to sit down with Baume & Mercier CEO David Chaumet. In recent years, the brand…

Five things you should do after buying an expensive watch

Lists

20.07.22

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Five things you should do after buying an expensive watch

You’ve saved up for two years to get the watch you always wanted. There was even a month there where you were living off saltines…

Daytona drift: Where will the price slide end?

A few weeks back, Ricardo explored how the crash of crypto has derailed the upward trajectory of many “asset-class” references such as the Royal Oak…

Opinion

19.07.22

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OPINION: Violence at Bamford G-Shock launch in Carnaby Street boutique must be turning point for limited edition releases

When George Bamford launched his first G-Shock Limited Edition in September 2020, it was a “super, super nice” experience, according to the man himself. People…

Today is the 18th anniversary of Entourage. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

Pop Culture

19.07.22

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Today is the 18th anniversary of Entourage. Do you remember this Ari Gold Rolex scene?

Editor’s Note: Eighteen years ago today, Entourage premiered on HBO. Today, watching it feels a bit like flicking through a lad’s mag from a similar era,…

An evening with Panerai and the Time+Tide Club

Events

19.07.22

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An evening with Panerai and the Time+Tide Club

The Time+Tide Club gatherings are in full swing, as we got together at the Panerai Melbourne boutique for a showcase of the new Submersible QuarantaQuattro.…

VIDEO: Where does the second Bamford G-SHOCK rate on the Richter scale if the first was a 10?

Pop Culture

18.07.22

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VIDEO: Where does the second Bamford G-SHOCK rate on the Richter scale if the first was a 10?

OK, let’s cut to the chase here. The Bamford x G-SHOCK DW6900BWD is going to sell out fast. Online sales begin on July 20, but…

Micro Mondays

18.07.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: Bold and experimental, the Angles Chain of Time is a truly maverick watch

While historically popular watch brands have proven over decades if not centuries that they’re capable of greatness, there’s one edge that microbrands will always have.…

What is the difference between a ‘Caller’ or ‘Traveller’ GMT? Which should you choose?

Watch Education

18.07.22

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What is the difference between a ‘Caller’ or ‘Traveller’ GMT? Which should you choose?

Caller or traveller GMT. “True” or Office. These terms have been used to describe the GMT function of a watch for a long time. But…

2 UP: Andrew and Borna battle it out in field and vintage categories

2 Up

17.07.22

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2 UP: Andrew and Borna battle it out in field and vintage categories

In this brand new format, two participants choose two watches from their own collection to be placed in two categories. With two minutes on the…

Hands On

17.07.22

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HANDS-ON: The Edox SkyDiver Limited Editions

The world definitely doesn’t need more dive watches, but we certainly want them. No matter how saturated the formula may become, it doesn’t stop the…

The unfortunate story of a DIY watch kit

Watch Education

17.07.22

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The unfortunate story of a DIY watch kit

Ever fancied making your own watch, with specifications exactly as you’d want them? I certainly have. If so, this DIY watch kit is not what…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

17.07.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #15 “Reference Numbers”

A true tell someone is a complete and utter watch nerd is when they rattle off a bunch of reference numbers, the numbers that identify…

Mo Salah serves watchless, vintage vibes – so we fixed that for him

Fits and Ticks

16.07.22

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Mo Salah serves watchless, vintage vibes – so we fixed that for him

Mo Salah, the prince of Cairo and Liverpool stepped out of his football boots, slipping into something more comfortable for his photoshoot with GQ. Combining…

Something for everyone – the Mühle-Glashütte watches you should consider

Watch Reviews

16.07.22

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Something for everyone – the Mühle-Glashütte watches you should consider

What do you get when you put years of precise instrument manufacturing expertise into watchmaking? Well, Mühle-Glashütte is what you get. Though they produced their…

Dr No Way: The 5 most implausible watch gadgets of James Bond

Lists

16.07.22

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Dr No Way: The 5 most implausible watch gadgets of James Bond

There are many reasons the James Bond franchise is so enduring. From the twisty plotlines, exotic cars, breathtaking locations, jaw-dropping stunt work, and of course,…

Homage or honest? 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Lists

15.07.22

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Homage or honest? 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Editor’s Note: With tastes becoming homogenized, and the vintage revival trend in full-throttle, we often see smaller brands trying to capitalize on the successful aesthetics of their larger…

Friday Wind Down

15.07.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Blancpain finds its way into the Jack Reacher universe

Earlier this week I swung by the 5th avenue Blancpain boutique for an evening with NYC Watch Crew and bestselling author Dan Ames. You may…

Hands On

15.07.22

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HANDS-ON: The power duo is back! Meet the Bamford x G-SHOCK DW6900BWD “three blues”…

With Bamford, we’ve grown accustomed to aqua and black getting to know each other, and the new Bamford x G-SHOCK DW6900 is no different. This…

Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin… Just how big is Tom Cruise’s travelling watch roll?

Pop Culture

15.07.22

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Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin… Just how big is Tom Cruise’s travelling watch roll?

Tom Cruise was on the mother of all press trips for Top Gun: Maverick and he obviously had the watch roll to back it up…

A fantastic five of value proposition GMT watches

Lists

14.07.22

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A fantastic five of value proposition GMT watches

Prompted by Seiko’s bombshell release of the SKX Sports Style GMT – 5KX GMT for short – we sought to find other watches with GMT…

An NYC weekend with the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor

Hands On

14.07.22

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An NYC weekend with the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor

When people ask me what brand they should keep an eye on, without hesitation I say Parmigiani Fleurier. The manufacture, while less of a household…

It’s official: Speedmaster sales up 50% in the wake of the MoonSwatch collaboration

News

14.07.22

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It’s official: Speedmaster sales up 50% in the wake of the MoonSwatch collaboration

There is little mystery about the seismic impact of the MoonSwatch on Swatch sales. The brand can simply not make enough of them, and despite…

The Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole is the way to do a vintage reissue

Watch Reviews

14.07.22

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The Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole is the way to do a vintage reissue

Brands have always taken plentiful inspiration from their back catalogue – just look at some of the biggest recent releases. There are two ways to…

Ryan Gosling reps TAG Heuer in new film “The Gray Man”

Pop Culture

13.07.22

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Ryan Gosling reps TAG Heuer in new film “The Gray Man”

Almost exactly one year ago, the incredibly talented (and handsome) Ryan Gosling was announced as a TAG Heuer ambassador. When I covered this announcement, I…

Every Watch Tells A Story: “It’s a travel watch, it’s a weekend beater, it’s a lot of fun”

Pop Culture

13.07.22

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Every Watch Tells A Story: “It’s a travel watch, it’s a weekend beater, it’s a lot of fun”

Back in the day, there used to be a tradition of people being rewarded for long service at their workplace with the gift of a…

What would I tell my younger self about watch collecting?

Opinion

13.07.22

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What would I tell my younger self about watch collecting?

It’s been years since I got into this hobby of collecting watches. When I started, I was asking myself: “What would I leave behind for…

Liver King upgraded to a Royal Oak Offshore for his July 4th Las Vegas jaunt

Pop Culture

12.07.22

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Liver King upgraded to a Royal Oak Offshore for his July 4th Las Vegas jaunt

Last week we spotted the Liver King wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore while celebrating Independence Day in Las Vegas. For those of you…

Branching out: An overview of the Grand Seiko Birch family

Lists

12.07.22

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Branching out: An overview of the Grand Seiko Birch family

Evolution 9 represents a new era of design for Grand Seiko, pushing the envelope both externally and internally. The most prolific Evolution 9 design is…

A special evening with Vacheron Constantin and the Time+Tide Club

Events

12.07.22

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A special evening with Vacheron Constantin and the Time+Tide Club

After less contact than normal due to the disruptive effects of a certain global pandemic, the Time+Tide Club event at the Vacheron Constantin Melbourne boutique…

Hands On

11.07.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only is ceramic luxury, simplified

Hublot has always been known for pushing the envelope of material use in their latest releases. Contrary to that regular scheduling, LVMH Watch Week 2022…

Micro Mondays

11.07.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Circula Supersport delivers a reimagined Super Compressor diver at a great price

There are plenty of watch brands that have been resurrected from the past. But Circula set themselves apart with their authentic German heritage and the…

Lists

11.07.22

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Five of our favourite watch and fashion brand collaborations

Collaborations have been the headlining trend in the fashion world in recent times, serving as the perfect way to create excitement, owing to the generally…

Here are the most beautiful quartz movements with open casebacks, with some hidden honourable mentions

Lists

10.07.22

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Here are the most beautiful quartz movements with open casebacks, with some hidden honourable mentions

Following last week’s review of the Grand Seiko SBGP017, and your comments on Instagram regarding the exhibition of quartz movements, we were inspired to find…

Every Watch Tells a Story

10.07.22

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Every Watch Tells A Story: Asmini’s Longines DolceVita

Some watch enthusiasts obsess over the concept of a one-watch collection, gathering huge lists of specifications that would make their dream daily wearer capable of…

Opinion

10.07.22

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OPINION: The ‘lug-to-lug’ measurement of a case is a more important metric for fit than diameter

Editor’s Note: At Time+Tide we always strive to be a hub for both seasoned and burgeoning watch enthusiasts. We love the idea that we can…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

10.07.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #14 “Micro Brands”

Editor’s Note: For the first time, another Time+Tide team member is taking the reigns of the Weekend Watch Crossword. Borna is challenging your knowledge in the…

Is ‘no purchase history’ the biggest watch flex of 2022?

Opinion

09.07.22

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Is ‘no purchase history’ the biggest watch flex of 2022?

“Just stop your cryin’, it’s a sign of the times, we gotta get away from here” – Harry Styles, ‘Sign of the Times’ ‘ The…

The refreshing Brellum Pilot LE.3 Power Reserve Chronometer

Introducing

09.07.22

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The refreshing Brellum Pilot LE.3 Power Reserve Chronometer

The brief at Brellum is usually quite simple, I presume. Create well-specced watches, in limited numbers, while minimising mark-ups. That last part is an often-heard…

Introducing

09.07.22

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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco Purple Dial Limited Edition (Live Pics)

I didn’t quite believe it when people started claiming that purple was the new colour craze of 2022, but that fact is now undeniable. The…

If the Hanhart 417 ES 1954 doesn’t help you feel like Steve McQueen, nothing will

Hands On

08.07.22

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If the Hanhart 417 ES 1954 doesn’t help you feel like Steve McQueen, nothing will

It’s no secret that the secret of the King of Cool is out. While the man lent his name to a Rolex reference he never…

Friday Wind Down

08.07.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Time+Tide Club swings by Vacheron

Hello everyone — Borna here! Thank you to Zach for letting me hijack this portion of the FWD. Last night, through the joint efforts of the…

5 of the best watches worn by women on-screen

Lists

08.07.22

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5 of the best watches worn by women on-screen

There’s no shortage of great timepieces in film and television, from the Rolexes and Omegas of the James Bond films (featuring a slate of deadly…

Introducing

07.07.22

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INTRODUCING: The Longines HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games is a prestige sporting event if you’re in one of the competing nations, with one held every four years since 1930. Longines…

A professional look for the TAG Heuer Orange Diver

Hands On

07.07.22

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A professional look for the TAG Heuer Orange Diver

TAG Heuer has not been shy about taking plenty of inspiration from their back catalogue and integrating it into their new releases. Rather than just…

Rihanna declared youngest girlboss billionaire, these are her watches

Pop Culture

07.07.22

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Rihanna declared youngest girlboss billionaire, these are her watches

Editor’s Note: Last year we dug into Rihanna’s watch collection after Forbes revealed she was well into the billionaire’s club. Now she is making headlines, being…

HANDS-ON: The G-SHOCK GBA800HTH-1A Hilltop Hoods Special Edition

Video

07.07.22

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HANDS-ON: The G-SHOCK GBA800HTH-1A Hilltop Hoods Special Edition

It doesn’t make you Australian if you’ve heard of Hilltop Hoods, but if you haven’t heard of Hilltop Hoods then you’re probably not Australian. The…

Introducing

06.07.22

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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Extreme E “Island X Prix” Edition

Across the Time+Tide team, I am probably the least tuned into the racing world. Fun fact: I do not even have a driver’s license. Shameful,…

The link between crypto and collectible watches is becoming clearer

For years, in the circles I’m a part of, watch collectors have been asking a simple question. As watch prices continue to skyrocket, who in…

What watches do The Avengers wear in real life?

Pop Culture

06.07.22

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What watches do The Avengers wear in real life?

Editor’s Note: In honour of Thor: Love and Thunder hitting theaters July 8th, we decided to revisit our favorite watches worn by The Avengers cast. Like…

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph – if it’s quartz, may as well make it solar

Hands On

05.07.22

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph – if it’s quartz, may as well make it solar

After introducing a slew of references with the facelifted Aquaracer Professional, many thought it would be a while until we saw even more additions, myself…

To exhibit, or not exhibit, quartz movements? Your answers to the question

Opinion

05.07.22

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To exhibit, or not exhibit, quartz movements? Your answers to the question

Snobbery is an unfortunate element, at times, within the watch community. Fortunately, there are many moments where #watchfam comes together — charity auctions for Ukraine and…

Six months in, is the Doxa SUB 600T Pacific still right for me?

Opinion

04.07.22

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Six months in, is the Doxa SUB 600T Pacific still right for me?

Ask enough watch collectors and you’re bound to find someone who has celebrated a milestone by buying a watch. Give us any excuse to purchase…

Micro Mondays

04.07.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: Put your zest foot forward with the new Vaer A3 Atlas Orange

It’s the middle of the year and already a ton of watches have been released. So much so that we decided to look back for…

Italian tourism chief believes hotel-provided plastic watches are the solution to the threat of watch theft

Last week, CNN Travel reported that a tourism chief in Naples had proposed a solution for prospective visitors who were worried about visiting the region.…