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Fly fishing in New Zealand with the Seiko Alpinist

17.02.22

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Fly fishing in New Zealand with the Seiko Alpinist

Many people will celebrate a milestone event by purchasing a new watch but you can also add milestone memories to a watch already in your…

Watch Reviews

17.02.22

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The Hublot Yellow Gold collection is a return to the brand’s trailblazing roots

It’s hard to remember a time when ultra-luxe sport watches weren’t available on rubber. Today, buyers can choose from Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore, Zenith’s…

5 sleeper hits from Tissot that you need to consider

Lists

17.02.22

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5 sleeper hits from Tissot that you need to consider

Having worked for Tissot selling their watches for two years before joining the T+T team, I’d like to think that I have a comprehensive grasp…

Why do brands give their new watches such dumb names?

Opinion

16.02.22

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Why do brands give their new watches such dumb names?

Sometimes I encounter a watch that makes me think of Kim Jong-il. Let me explain. With more than 1,200 official titles, the North Korean dictator…

Bulgari flexes their mechanical mastery with new Octo Roma models

Introducing

16.02.22

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Bulgari flexes their mechanical mastery with new Octo Roma models

Bulgari has become increasingly known for their achievements in chasing down thinness records and contributing to the craze of integrated bracelet sports watches. Introduced in…

Introducing

15.02.22

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INTRODUCING: The Longines Legend Diver Watch adds new gradient dials to its repertoire

The Longines Legend Diver collection, since its inception in 2007, has presented a strong example of heritage revivals done right. Longines, a trendsetter in this…

The otherworldly watch collection of hip-hop super-producer Swizz Beatz

Pop Culture

15.02.22

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The otherworldly watch collection of hip-hop super-producer Swizz Beatz

If a music artist is blessed with a talent to sing then a producer is blessed with a talent to maximise that ability. For me,…

EDITOR’S PICK: Happy Valentine’s Day, you’re dumped. That time our intern broke up with Swiss watchmaking

Opinion

15.02.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: Happy Valentine’s Day, you’re dumped. That time our intern broke up with Swiss watchmaking

It’s a romantic day, and we’re hoping it’s all roses for you, but let’s not forget, love can be a bitch. And a few years…

THE READER RANT: Life is about experience. Don’t deny your watch its own adventures

Opinion

14.02.22

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THE READER RANT: Life is about experience. Don’t deny your watch its own adventures

EDITOR’S NOTE: “Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” It’s hard to argue with those words from the author Paulo Coelho . Experience is the…

Gane takes on minimalist design with the Type C

Micro Mondays

14.02.22

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Gane takes on minimalist design with the Type C

The everyday watch is an enigma of design. It’s the guiding principal of most designers to create a purpose-built watch. So when you tell them…

With the Nautilus 5711 now gone, three independents look to usurp the integrated sports watch throne

Watch Reviews

14.02.22

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With the Nautilus 5711 now gone, three independents look to usurp the integrated sports watch throne

I know that 5711 Nautilus talk is getting a bit old. Run ending green dials, Tiffany blue dial madness, $6.5m dollar bids at auction etc.…

EDITOR’S PICK: Do I really want to see Rolex make titanium watches?

News

13.02.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: Do I really want to see Rolex make titanium watches?

Editor’s note: With Watches & Wonders on the horizon, the rumour mill is about to crank up again in earnest as predictions swirl as to…

Hamilton brings back ’70s feels with two new PSR models

Watch Reviews

13.02.22

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Hamilton brings back ’70s feels with two new PSR models

Finding yourself reminiscing the times of yesteryear, when the streets were graced by first-generation Dodge Challengers, speakers blaring the sweet sounds of Simon and Garfunkel?…

It’s Nautilus vs Aquanaut as Brooklyn Beckham & James Corden have a steak / frites cook-off while wearing Pateks

Pop Culture

13.02.22

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It’s Nautilus vs Aquanaut as Brooklyn Beckham & James Corden have a steak / frites cook-off while wearing Pateks

Sports watches were once truly tool watches. A chronograph was a stopwatch on the wrist, a dive watch with a timing bezel was the original…

VIDEO: The 5 best gold watches of the last 12 months

Lists

13.02.22

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VIDEO: The 5 best gold watches of the last 12 months

Warm, glowing, and oozing a charming luxury, who doesn’t love a cracking gold watch? Regardless of the tone or colour, whether it’s red, pink or…

Navigating watch terms: What’s the difference between an independent and a microbrand

Opinion

12.02.22

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Navigating watch terms: What’s the difference between an independent and a microbrand

The other day, I hopped on YouTube to watch a recent video of Teddy Baldassarre with Kevin O’Leary. I heard one of my favorite microbrands…

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is the daddy of modern dive watches

Watch Education

12.02.22

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The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is the daddy of modern dive watches

Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the…

Grand Seiko’s family tree grows with their new SLGH011 “Green Birch”

Watch Reviews

11.02.22

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Grand Seiko’s family tree grows with their new SLGH011 “Green Birch”

When the original Grand Seiko SLGH005 “White Birch” was first unveiled, I was overjoyed that their 9SA5 hi-beat caliber had made its way into the…

Friday Wind Down

11.02.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: TAG launches new Connected Watches, 2022 looks promising for Longines

A lot has happened over the last seven days, but earlier today TAG Heuer ushered in their next generation of Connected Watch: the Calibre E4.…

Introducing

11.02.22

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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 is smaller, sleeker in 42mm, and better optioned again

While some watch collectors may ‘pooh pooh’ smartwatches in general, ultimately it is the largest category of watches in the marketplace today. Sure, they may…

The NOVE Gemini is an elaborate alt take on a reversible-dial watch

Watch Reviews

10.02.22

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The NOVE Gemini is an elaborate alt take on a reversible-dial watch

Oversaturation is real in the world of microbrands. Just count how many vintage or retro-inspired $300 dive watches you see scrolling through the pages on…

Zenith x Revolution & The Rake strike back with an “Airweight” titanium take on the wildly popular “Cover Girl”

Introducing

10.02.22

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Zenith x Revolution & The Rake strike back with an “Airweight” titanium take on the wildly popular “Cover Girl”

Zenith has been on a real hot-streak as of late, coming in strong for LVMH Watch Week with some very intriguing pieces such as the…

CHEAP BASTARD: The Leff Amsterdam Tube Watch

Watch Reviews

10.02.22

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CHEAP BASTARD: The Leff Amsterdam Tube Watch

Okay, you got us, this piece is a smidge over the $500 AUD benchmark that we hold so dear at this penny-pinching, open-your-wallet-and-moth-flies-out column. But the…

Have IWC pulled off a masterstroke with teenage ski sensation Eileen Gu?

Pop Culture

10.02.22

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Have IWC pulled off a masterstroke with teenage ski sensation Eileen Gu?

Sudden injuries, nosedives in form, squalid punch-ups in pub car-parks that are snapped by the tabloid press… Suffice to say when a watch brand picks…

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

09.02.22

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WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: Omega Speedmaster limited editions values are soaring to the moon

Editor’s Note: We recently partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and value fluctuations for the references that…

Introducing

09.02.22

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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 collection

The Aquaracer line from TAG Heuer has become as iconic to the history of the brand as the Monaco and the Carrera, given that it…

Three highlights to keep an eye on in Zurich auction of rose-gold only watches

Auctions

09.02.22

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Three highlights to keep an eye on in Zurich auction of rose-gold only watches

In the eyes of the larger watch marketplace, steel is the king. As a more entry-priced metal, with qualities highly suited for daily wear, it…

Five takeaways from my time with the Norqain Night Sight

Lists

08.02.22

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Five takeaways from my time with the Norqain Night Sight

Judging a brand in print before actually holding one of their offerings in hand is akin to libel. So much gets lost between the 2D…

Why I bought a vintage Seiko pocket watch

Watch Reviews

08.02.22

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Why I bought a vintage Seiko pocket watch

This 1974 Seiko pocket watch ref 6602-9010, stands apart from all my other timepieces. Today the convenience of a hands-free wristwatch has seen pocket watches mostly…

A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022

Opinion

08.02.22

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A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022

Editor’s note: Brendan Cunningham is a Professor of Economics at Eastern Connecticut State University in the US and the man behind Horolonomics, a blog that explores…

The super-exclusive Tudor Black Bay that you’ve never seen before

Watch Education

07.02.22

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The super-exclusive Tudor Black Bay that you’ve never seen before

Editor’s note: There are a lot of watches out there and while we endeavour to stay across as many as we can, truth be told,…

Micro Mondays

07.02.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: Australia’s border is (finally) opening up again. To celebrate we’re looking back at one of our favourite microbrand GMTs

Editor’s note: Big news today out of Australia today. The hard border closure (in place since March 2020) will be removed as of February 21!…

To the moon and back: How I finally bought an Omega Speedmaster

Watch Reviews

06.02.22

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To the moon and back: How I finally bought an Omega Speedmaster

If you open up Google and type in “Why do I have a hard time choosing an Omega Speedmaster?”, chances are your first non-ad result…

The Rolex Day-Date is still the ultimate watch of ballers and shot-callers

Watch Education

06.02.22

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The Rolex Day-Date is still the ultimate watch of ballers and shot-callers

Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the…

WATCHSPOTTING: Two unexpected celebrities join the Nautilus club

Pop Culture

06.02.22

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WATCHSPOTTING: Two unexpected celebrities join the Nautilus club

Right now, if you were to pick the most in-demand watch model on the planet, the Patek Philippe Nautilus would be a sure-fire contender. Rising…

Introducing

05.02.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon

Complications are where watch manufacturers display their technical prowess. Traditional functionalities such as perpetual calendars or rattrapante chronographs are, well, complicated to manufacture. But Hublot…

The Collector’s Crossroads: My watch resolutions for 2022

Opinion

05.02.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads: My watch resolutions for 2022

Since I started collecting, every January 1st, after kissing my loved ones and drinking champagne, I give my watches a onceover. It’s something I didn’t…

Unpacking the quiet brilliance of Marty’s TAG Heuer in Ozark

Pop Culture

05.02.22

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Unpacking the quiet brilliance of Marty’s TAG Heuer in Ozark

On the surface, Marty Byrde is an unlikely modern hero. The first series of the Netflix show Ozark opens to reveal a mild-mannered financial adviser…

Friday Wind Down

04.02.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Omega at the Winter Olympics and a special release for MB&F

It’s the Winter Olympics, an event that once again raises baffling questions for those of us who haven’t grown up in Alpine regions. Why is…

Time+Tide is now the place to buy Hamilton watches in Australia. Hallelujah!

News

04.02.22

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Time+Tide is now the place to buy Hamilton watches in Australia. Hallelujah!

Anyone that lives in Australia and loves watches knows what I’m about to say is 100 per cent true. Not having Hamilton readily available in…

WHO TO FOLLOW: Gain a new perspective with @bui.watches

Pop Culture

04.02.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: Gain a new perspective with @bui.watches

There has been a common theme in the watch community as of late. The professional photographer, turned watch lover, turned watch photographer. It’s a progression…

Why the new Richard Mille RM 35-03 is the perfect match for Rafael Nadal

Opinion

04.02.22

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Why the new Richard Mille RM 35-03 is the perfect match for Rafael Nadal

Brand ambassadors and partnerships are abundant in the watch industry, but the most successful pairings are born from a true tie-in to the timepiece and…

REC Watches recycle parts from iconic motorbikes to create the TTT Escape and TTT Icon1000

Watch Reviews

03.02.22

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REC Watches recycle parts from iconic motorbikes to create the TTT Escape and TTT Icon1000

Danish microbrand REC Watches has been revving up fans of motoring and horology since 2014, creating unique (and we mean truly unique) timepieces that celebrate…

VIDEO: G-Shock’s next evolution of the CasiOak and more

Watch Reviews

03.02.22

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VIDEO: G-Shock’s next evolution of the CasiOak and more

Casio’s G-Shock are one of the most quietly prolific brands out there. The catalogue is massive, and there’s no point in making a big deal…

Why I bought my Electricianz Blackout, a well-made novelty piece that’s full of quirky fun

Watch Reviews

03.02.22

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Why I bought my Electricianz Blackout, a well-made novelty piece that’s full of quirky fun

I bought my Electricianz Blackout as a novelty souvenir, but it has proved to be an enjoyable and well-made watch that shares its lineage with…

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

03.02.22

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WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato going for nearly twice its retail price

Editor’s Note: We recently partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and value fluctuations for the references that…

Zach's Mailbag

03.02.22

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ZACH’S MAILBAG: The best “adventure” watches under $1,000

Editor’s Note: Often we receive questions via email and social media from our readers, and we always strive to respond to each and every one.…

VIDEO: The Doxa 600T collection remixes the 1980s with a fresh new vibe

Hands On

02.02.22

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VIDEO: The Doxa 600T collection remixes the 1980s with a fresh new vibe

The Doxa 600T collection represents an exciting change of pace for the brand. Instead of the tonneau-cased pieces that are so redolent of the 1970s,…

An open letter to Bulgari: Please consider making this version of the Serpenti, and I’ll buy one

Opinion

02.02.22

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An open letter to Bulgari: Please consider making this version of the Serpenti, and I’ll buy one

Editor’s note: When I was in Dubai recently for Dubai Watch Week, I had the chance to try on a Bulgari Serpenti in rose gold…

THE MONTHLY EDIT: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch of January 2022

Lists

01.02.22

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THE MONTHLY EDIT: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch of January 2022

If you ask the Time+Tide editorial team what we do, unanimously we’ll agree that we are first and foremost watch journalists. At least for me,…

Watches and Wonders 2022 commits to physical show with Geneva also hosting another new watch fair

News

01.02.22

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Watches and Wonders 2022 commits to physical show with Geneva also hosting another new watch fair

“Let’s get physical!” suggested Olivia Newton-John while sporting a towelling headband and a come-hither smile in her 1981 smash-hit. Forty years on, it’s a message…

Why I still mourn the untimely death of the Tudor North Flag

Opinion

01.02.22

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Why I still mourn the untimely death of the Tudor North Flag

It’s 2015. Baselworld is still a thing. Hundreds of watch media outlets have descended on the town of Basel, Switzerland to report on the latest…

Why I didn’t trade my entire collection for a Patek Philippe 5066 Aquanaut

Opinion

31.01.22

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Why I didn’t trade my entire collection for a Patek Philippe 5066 Aquanaut

Editor’s Note: There are some members of the Time+Tide team whose watch collection seems to change on a monthly basis. There are constant purchases, trades,…

Micro Mondays

31.01.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: Horon Watches makes a splash with the Ocean Hunter, a collection of 300m divers at an affordable price

There is a reason why many microbrands choose a diver as their first offering. It’s a category of watches that is not only robust but…

Hands On

31.01.22

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HANDS ON: Clean and serene, the new TAG Heuer Autavia COSC GMT carries no excess baggage

It’s no secret at Time+Tide that I am a bit of a GMT fiend. There is just something about that complication that gets my horological…

OUR TOP WATCH REVIEW OF 2021: The Casio G-Shock GA2100-1A ‘CasiOak’

Watch Reviews

30.01.22

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OUR TOP WATCH REVIEW OF 2021: The Casio G-Shock GA2100-1A ‘CasiOak’

Editor’s note: Over the last few weeks, we’ve delved into the Top 30 watch reviews of 2021 on the Time+Tide website, crunching the numbers to…

How the IWC Big Pilot became a true modern classic

Watch Education

30.01.22

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How the IWC Big Pilot became a true modern classic

Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the…

Why I fell for two-tone and bought the Rolex Submariner 126613LB

Watch Reviews

30.01.22

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Why I fell for two-tone and bought the Rolex Submariner 126613LB

Allow me to preface this piece with some full disclosure. I purchased this watch with my own money. It isn’t on loan from anyone and…

Introducing

29.01.22

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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Midnight Borealis & Sunset (Live Pics)

Although fashion trends in the watch world tend to move a lot slower than trends in other industries, the current loop of obsessing over a…

What watches do the stars of HBO’s Euphoria wear in real life?

Pop Culture

29.01.22

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What watches do the stars of HBO’s Euphoria wear in real life?

Back in my high school days, I remember watching the UK show Skins and thinking how wild its portrayal of high school/college life was – partying,…

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Autavia Chronometer Flyback 60th Anniversary Silver Panda

Hands On

29.01.22

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VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Autavia Chronometer Flyback 60th Anniversary Silver Panda

Reviving or reinterpreting classic icons is usually a safe bet for watch manufacturers, speaking to both longstanding fans as well as newcomers seeking vintage vibes…

Friday Wind Down

28.01.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: LVMH Watch Week, Oris unVAILings, Royal Oak revolution and Grand Seiko strikes again

This week was action-packed, with tons of new novelties for watch fans to explore. LVMH Watch Week debuted new collections across all four brands: Bulgari,…

Jason Statham wears a green dial Panerai Radiomir in Guy Ritchie’s latest flick

Pop Culture

28.01.22

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Jason Statham wears a green dial Panerai Radiomir in Guy Ritchie’s latest flick

Sometimes I wonder if I will ever watch a movie or any piece of film without my eyes searching the screen for a watch. On…