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The new TAG Heuer Carrera in yellow gold is a gentleman’s racing chrono
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The new TAG Heuer Carrera in yellow gold is a gentleman’s racing chrono

When you think of iconic Formula 1 liveries, the John Player Special hues of black and gold gracing Lotus’ cars through the ’70s and ’80s…
£80k Omega spends 20 years in a drawer until this recent episode of Antiques Roadshow
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£80k Omega spends 20 years in a drawer until this recent episode of Antiques Roadshow

As watch collectors we all wish to one day stumble on a “barnyard” find. An old watch that’s dug up and sold at an estate…
And one more thing… The last Zenith Defy Classics ever just dropped in collaboration with Fusalp
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And one more thing… The last Zenith Defy Classics ever just dropped in collaboration with Fusalp

I am by no means an avid skier. My first experience on the slopes was last year on a press trip with Hublot, my instructor…
HANDS-ON: The Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition is a sporty refresh of the best value Swiss GMT around
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HANDS-ON: The Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition is a sporty refresh of the best value Swiss GMT around

Special edition watches can celebrate anniversaries, achievements or celebrity tie-ins, but sometimes a special edition can just exist because the watch is special. Mido’s latest…
HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Automatic IW500715 is handsome and powerful
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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Automatic IW500715 is handsome and powerful

I recently tackled the new IWC Portugieser Chronograph IW371620, a solid summer watch that brings the youthful summer vibes to a classic and storied collection…
Rich Flex: Drake or 21 Savage – who has the better watch collection?
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Rich Flex: Drake or 21 Savage – who has the better watch collection?

21, can you do sum’ for me? Can you hit a lil’ rich flex for me? On Drake and 21 Savage’s recently dropped collaborative album Her Loss,…
INTRODUCING: The Yema Wristmaster Traveller Micro-Rotor is a charming take on the integrated bracelet sports watch
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INTRODUCING: The Yema Wristmaster Traveller Micro-Rotor is a charming take on the integrated bracelet sports watch

One of the things that sets Yema apart from their competitors, whether you ever considered them a microbrand or not, was that they had their…
Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”
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Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”

Charity auctions can often be some of the watch world’s most exciting events, as brands stretch their creativity for one-off watches that are instantly collectible.…
Enough Birch: The Grand Seiko SLGH019 proves there is far more dial-ground to cover in Evolution 9
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Enough Birch: The Grand Seiko SLGH019 proves there is far more dial-ground to cover in Evolution 9

Evolution 9 was born to usher in a new era and tier of Grand Seiko watchmaking. It brought forth their most faceted case yet, with…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Varon Chiri Blazer is a dressy everyday watch for a remarkable price
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Varon Chiri Blazer is a dressy everyday watch for a remarkable price

It’s no secret that microbrands can often provide incredible watches for the money, but that doesn’t mean that they can get away with putting no…
The best watch memes of the week
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The best watch memes of the week

As the watch world becomes ever more hyperactive on social media, every week dozens of horological memes proliferate across the various channels. The beauty of…
HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Carbotech and Blu Abisso deliver brooding looks and high-tech attitude
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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Carbotech and Blu Abisso deliver brooding looks and high-tech attitude

Love them or hate them, the journey of Panerai has been an incredible evolution. Since the practical yet eccentric cushion-cased dive watches of the 1930s…
INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer M Skindiver III Beyond combines slick looks with rugged swagger
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INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer M Skindiver III Beyond combines slick looks with rugged swagger

As a brand of both honoured heritage and cutting-edge design, we’re quite used to seeing a mix of looks from Ball. Generally, they have a…
Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #27 “GPHG Prize Categories”
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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #27 “GPHG Prize Categories”

The GPHGs each year are a big moment for the watch industry. But as spectators, some find particular prize categories quite confusing – especially if…
Norqain speaks our language with new bronze and green Adventure Sport 42mm
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Norqain speaks our language with new bronze and green Adventure Sport 42mm

I may not be an Aussie myself, but green and gold tones definitely get the T+T HQ going. Norqain recently moved upmarket with their Wild…
Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
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Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Comedy comes in many forms. Some stand-ups prefer one-liners, hot-takes on political and social issues, dating disasters, or embellished “true” stories. And then there are…
MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards
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MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards

Editor’s Note: Yesterday, the 2022 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) was held. For those who don’t know, it is basically the Oscars of watchmaking.…
Chris Evans unveiled as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive while wearing this watch…
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Chris Evans unveiled as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive while wearing this watch…

Chris Evans has long been beloved by audiences worldwide. From the early years of his career in Not Another Teen Movie, to the role of…
VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s elemental SBGW293 and SBGW291 are a celebration of fine details
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VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s elemental SBGW293 and SBGW291 are a celebration of fine details

Grand Seiko and special releases – name a better love story. The duo we’re looking at today, the air-inspired silvery SBGW291 Kuuki and earthy SBGW293…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A week of awards with Hamilton’s BTCA and the GPHGs
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A week of awards with Hamilton’s BTCA and the GPHGs

This week seems to be the week of awards shows. I was in California last weekend for the Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards, while today…
INTRODUCING: The Speake-Marin x Watches of Switzerland One & Two Dual Time
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INTRODUCING: The Speake-Marin x Watches of Switzerland One & Two Dual Time

When you think of a GMT watch with a blue dial, your mind probably goes to one of many sports watch classics. Having almost nothing…
INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Ventura L 14K Gold Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Ventura L 14K Gold Limited Edition

If we’re being honest, most watch brands wouldn’t get away with releasing a watch like the Ventura today. It’s unashamedly weird, full of retro-futuristic quirks…
VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin Trilogy
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VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin Trilogy

If you’ve been following Time+Tide closely, you’ll have noticed that Andrew has had some pretty special moments in Switzerland recently. As much as a visit…
INTRODUCING: The Minase 7 Windows Hakose Urushi collection
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INTRODUCING: The Minase 7 Windows Hakose Urushi collection

For me, Minase are one of the few brands who can beat Grand Seiko in their level of artful dials, finishing quality and ingenuity. In…
How I learned to stop worrying and love bolder watches
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How I learned to stop worrying and love bolder watches

It’s a bit similar to haircuts. Looking back at photos from my youth recalls all sorts of misadventures in the barber’s chair. There was the…
Grand Seiko debuts the manually wound Spring Drive SBGY011 in a 44GS case
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Grand Seiko debuts the manually wound Spring Drive SBGY011 in a 44GS case

Grand Seiko is known for their colorful and textured dials born from natural muses. The Japanese philosophy of translating their surrounding nature into their craft…
HANDS-ON: The Delma Montego is a bold chronograph with plenty of macho swagger
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HANDS-ON: The Delma Montego is a bold chronograph with plenty of macho swagger

A company had to muster real tenacity to make it through the Quartz Crisis, but Delma managed to thrive instead of survive during those tough…
HANDS-ON: The Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force P.03 for Collective looks to make high horology more casual
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HANDS-ON: The Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force P.03 for Collective looks to make high horology more casual

Collaborative limited editions are nothing new to the industry. It would seem over the last few years we see one debut every month, and the…
The astounding history of Waldan Watches unfolds like a Hollywood movie
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The astounding history of Waldan Watches unfolds like a Hollywood movie

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the name Waldan before. Their USA-assembled Heritage Series of daily wear watches have been well-received…
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey Limited Edition
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey Limited Edition

With a collection name like Big Bang, the word “discrete” usually would not come to mind. But the Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey and…
INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Black and Gold Capsule collection
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INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Black and Gold Capsule collection

Everyone loves black and gold as a colour combination, whether it’s the halls of a glamorous art deco building, a fashionable outfit, or a tastefully…
MICRO MONDAYS: With a design that’s clean and serene, the Wolter Classic lets every detail breathe
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MICRO MONDAYS: With a design that’s clean and serene, the Wolter Classic lets every detail breathe

For the last few years, watchmaking has really been throwing off the shackles of stylistic repression across independent and large-scale manufacturers, leading to some of…
The Apple Watch is the enemy of mindfulness – mechanical watches will keep you sane
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The Apple Watch is the enemy of mindfulness – mechanical watches will keep you sane

You know what sounds nice? Mindfulness. You know — being in the moment. Noting your breath, checking in on the breeze, and focusing on the…
VIDEO: The truth behind the Royal Oak’s construction
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VIDEO: The truth behind the Royal Oak’s construction

Despite being over 50 years old, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak has never ceased to be a thought provoker. Even though the signature octagonal design…
Top 5 questions I get when people find out I’m a watch reviewer
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Top 5 questions I get when people find out I’m a watch reviewer

There are a lot of unique jobs in the world, and careers are very rarely planned out accurately. The wristwatch world adopted me in a…
Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #26 “Hamilton Watches in Film”
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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #26 “Hamilton Watches in Film”

In honour of the Behind The Camera Awards presented by Hamilton Watches later today, what better time than the present to test your knowledge on…
The LeJour Brooklyn throws its hat in the ring for best affordable Datejust alternative
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The LeJour Brooklyn throws its hat in the ring for best affordable Datejust alternative

LeJour is one of those rare success stories of an extinct Swiss brand being revived with a modern catalogue, and they continue to move from…
INTRODUCING: The Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT Chocolate will add a few Twix up your sleeve
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INTRODUCING: The Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT Chocolate will add a few Twix up your sleeve

Some say that it’s a fashion faux-pas to mix black with brown, but rules are meant to be broken. Just as steel and gold can…
Delugs delivers with a range of high-end rubber straps for the Tissot PRX
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Delugs delivers with a range of high-end rubber straps for the Tissot PRX

Fans of the best affordable integrated bracelet sports watch, rejoice! While possibly a bold claim, no other big box brand has managed to grasp the…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Jaeger-LeCoultre opens pop-up Reverso 1931 Café in NYC
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Jaeger-LeCoultre opens pop-up Reverso 1931 Café in NYC

This week Jaeger-LeCoultre brought their pop-up Reverso 1931 Café to the upper east side of New York City. Jaeger-LeCoultre explains: “This season, the Reverso 1931…
The CODE41 Mecascape is like a sci-fi take on a pocket watch from another astral dimension
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The CODE41 Mecascape is like a sci-fi take on a pocket watch from another astral dimension

We’ve all been guilty of it plenty of times. You head out wearing your favourite watch, feel the urge to check the time, and before…
I bought four of my friends Seikos in 2019 – here’s how much they’re worth now
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I bought four of my friends Seikos in 2019 – here’s how much they’re worth now

I’ll admit that 2019 was a fantastic time for me personally. Not only was I blissfully unaware of the oncoming pandemic, but it was also…
The crazy drinking stories about Peter O’Toole that’ll make you want to buy his watches
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The crazy drinking stories about Peter O’Toole that’ll make you want to buy his watches

As a boy, Peter O’Toole jotted down a promise in his notebook: “I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands…
HANDS-ON: The Depancel Serie-R Cruiser draws high-octane inspiration from the world of motorcycling
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HANDS-ON: The Depancel Serie-R Cruiser draws high-octane inspiration from the world of motorcycling

Motosports get a lot of love from the world of watches, from the smallest microbrand homage to Rolex sponsoring almost all of the Formula 1…
HANDS-ON: Rado’s new Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic is a statement piece and material flex
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HANDS-ON: Rado’s new Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic is a statement piece and material flex

On the long list of watch brands known to excel with ceramic, Rado easily finds its place in the top five. Going beyond just a…
VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton
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VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton

It’s always a safe assumption that watches from Vacheron Constantin are going to be exquisite in all aspects, yet still nothing prepares us for those…
Jennifer Lawrence joins Longines as an Ambassador of Elegance
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Jennifer Lawrence joins Longines as an Ambassador of Elegance

We used to run a series called Fantasy Watch Ambassador where the Time+Tide team had a fantasy draft on behalf of various watch brands, pairing them with…
OK, cool… But who is the new 50mm titanium Rolex Deepsea Challenge really for?
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OK, cool… But who is the new 50mm titanium Rolex Deepsea Challenge really for?

Today, inspired by the experimental watch that accompanied filmmaker James Cameron on his historic 10,908-metre (35,787-foot) descent into the Mariana Trench on March 26, 2012, Rolex…
The Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie Aventurine is a Hubble telescope on the wrist
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The Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie Aventurine is a Hubble telescope on the wrist

Aventurine has never quite taken off in the same way that bronze cases or green dials have in the past few years, for a variety…
Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value
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Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value

The extremes of microbrand watches are well documented. With hundreds if not thousands of new watches being released on Kickstarter every year, there is always…
Zenith and AFL superstar Buddy Franklin deliver a Defy Extreme watch for a very good cause
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Zenith and AFL superstar Buddy Franklin deliver a Defy Extreme watch for a very good cause

The prices of luxury watches make collecting an expensive hobby. But the cost of these objects also have potential to help charitable causes as a…
Is the Vacheron Constantin 222 becoming the new celeb favourite?
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Is the Vacheron Constantin 222 becoming the new celeb favourite?

Recently Patek Philippe ushered in their next era of the Nautilus with the new 5811/1G. The Nautilus, along with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, has…
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Gourmet cooks up something special with its Damascus steel case
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Gourmet cooks up something special with its Damascus steel case

Steel is a ubiquitous metal within the watch industry, but leave it to Hublot to find a twist that makes the commonly used metal much more…
MICRO MONDAYS: Our favourite watches from the past 6 months
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MICRO MONDAYS: Our favourite watches from the past 6 months

Starting Micro Mondays was originally about shining a light on some of the great independent watchmakers who have been able to be supported through the…
HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro eSteel is green in multiple ways
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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro eSteel is green in multiple ways

Panerai is a brand that has successfully riffed off the same formula since their inception, producing an impressively diverse portfolio considering the tightly focused design…
VIDEO: How Audemars Piguet used the quartz crisis to refine their brand vision
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VIDEO: How Audemars Piguet used the quartz crisis to refine their brand vision

It’s well-known that between 1975 and 1985, the Swiss watch industry collapsed and its chances of survival looked slim. Many manufacturers went bust or were…
Attention! Bausele goes US Army Mil-Spec with their latest creation
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Attention! Bausele goes US Army Mil-Spec with their latest creation

What is a field watch? What is a diver? Those two questions can be answered in so many ways, depending on who you ask. Yet,…
The Certina DS+ is a shapeshifting innovation that lets you switch watch cases with zero fuss
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The Certina DS+ is a shapeshifting innovation that lets you switch watch cases with zero fuss

Certina have always had a way of flying under the radar for a myriad of reasons, but this new concept from the Swiss brand has…
Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #25 “GPHG 2021 Winners”
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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #25 “GPHG 2021 Winners”

With the 2022 edition of the GPHG awards approaching, I decided it was time to see how well you remember some of last years winners.…
The GPHG-winning CIGA Design Blue Planet inducted into Geneva’s Musée d’Art et d’Histoire
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The GPHG-winning CIGA Design Blue Planet inducted into Geneva’s Musée d’Art et d’Histoire

Chinese watchmaking has been getting an increasing amount of recognition, and deservedly so, with CIGA Design seemingly leading this expansion. First being awarded the Challenge…
Five of Ricardo’s favourites from Windup Watch Fair NYC 2022
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Five of Ricardo’s favourites from Windup Watch Fair NYC 2022

This past week, New York City became the centre of the watch world as it hosted two major watch events. One of those, Windup Watch…
Louis Horror and seconde/seconde/ reveal the spooky skeletons in their closets
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Louis Horror and seconde/seconde/ reveal the spooky skeletons in their closets

Louis Erard is no stranger to collaboration, having released some of their most successful pieces in partnership with the likes of Massena LAB and legends…
VIDEO: Why the NOMOS Club Sport neomatik 37 puts versatility first
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VIDEO: Why the NOMOS Club Sport neomatik 37 puts versatility first

The Glashütte brand recently introduced a new entry into their affordable Club family with the NOMOS Club Sport neomatik 37. While this line-up features some…