THE HOME OF WATCH CULTURE
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 —…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Limited Edition may have been divisive, but it was an irrefutable success for the brand. The Royal…
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…
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’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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Minase are such a distinct brand in the marketplace, fitting into the incredibly specific niche of high value luxury. Their watches aren’t cheap by any…
“Am I supposed to hate Jackie Rohr, because I f*cking love him!” That post on Reddit sums up the general feeling for everyone’s favourite anti-hero…
Chopard is a brand fighting on many fronts. Their offering encompasses jewellery and watches, with the watch side of the maison covering everything from sporty…
After weeks of enjoying Zach’s crosswords, I figured what the heck. Time to hijack it like I sometimes do the Friday Wind Down. So today,…
If you are a regular on our site or YouTube channel, you are probably familiar with the name Zach Blass. Zach joined the team a…