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MICRO MONDAYS: The Héron Gladiateur delivers tough, Spartan looks elevated by a cracker of a bezel

28.02.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Héron Gladiateur delivers tough, Spartan looks elevated by a cracker of a bezel

How on earth can anyone be expected to choose their next watch these days? It almost seems like there are hundreds of new Kickstarter microbrands…

Time flies: The best travel watches from the last 12 months

Lists

28.02.22

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Time flies: The best travel watches from the last 12 months

What’s travel, I hear you ask? Believe it or not, there’s an activity which means you can leave your home, and go somewhere else! Sadly,…

Five takeaways from my time with the Tutima M2 Seven Seas S

Lists

27.02.22

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Five takeaways from my time with the Tutima M2 Seven Seas S

There are multiple categories of watches out there. Dress, casual, chronograph, pilot; each with their own look and prerequisite capabilities. And with these options on…

How Furlan Marri went from Kickstarter to GPHG winner in seven months

Watch Education

27.02.22

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How Furlan Marri went from Kickstarter to GPHG winner in seven months

What did you achieve during the pandemic? For most of us, when we look back at the last couple of years of lockdowns and sabotaged…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

27.02.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #2 Notable Names

Last week we launched our first ever Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword, and based on your feedback you guys were really happy with it – which…

Pop Culture

26.02.22

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Watchmaking legend Philippe Dufour looks to one particular brand for his daily wearer…

Philippe Dufour. It’s a name any die-hard watch enthusiast should know. Considered by many as the greatest living watchmaker today, Dufour is known for his…

IN-DEPTH: The LeJour Coral Diver – vintage notes with unique twists at an attainable cost

Watch Reviews

26.02.22

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IN-DEPTH: The LeJour Coral Diver – vintage notes with unique twists at an attainable cost

If you thought that a resurrected brand famed for its 1970s chronographs would be pigeonholed with its releases, think again. LeJour in 2022 is a…

The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 is a true modern classic

Watch Education

26.02.22

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The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 is 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…

Who To Follow

25.02.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: Meet the man determined to make watch culture less pale, male and stale

A few months back, I stepped out from my overly sanitized home to attend a watch meetup hosted by Rado. There, with a group of…

Friday Wind Down

25.02.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Worn & Wound 10th anniversary party and zero gravity Zenith

Hey there Time+Tide readers, This is Ricardo and I’m going to hijack Zach’s Friday Wind Down to broadcast this urgent message. WATCH MEETUPS ARE BACK…

Hands On

24.02.22

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HANDS ON: The NOMOS Tangente neomatik platinum grey is a monochrome twist on Bauhaus style

Synonymous with high quality and original design, NOMOS serves up an update to one of their most emphatically Bauhaus designs. This pairing of Tangente models…

Opinion

24.02.22

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OPINION: Why you should experiment more with aftermarket bracelets

I’m at the beach in Sydney and the sun is beating down. I hop across painfully hot sand – yelping – to plunge into the…

A multi Kurono owner shares his tips to secure the new Chronograph II White Shiro

Introducing

24.02.22

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A multi Kurono owner shares his tips to secure the new Chronograph II White Shiro

Amongst those who know me in the metal, and, to be fair, if you have read my previous coverage of the brand, you know I…

Molly-Mae Hague’s watch collection makes me want to go on Love Island

Pop Culture

23.02.22

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Molly-Mae Hague’s watch collection makes me want to go on Love Island

“The ick”. This is an expression I would never have known had I not consumed a particular guilty pleasure of mine: Love Island. The show…

Hands On

23.02.22

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HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface

Back in 2019, Vacheron Constantin made horological headlines with a perpetual calendar Traditionnelle watch with a never before seen functionality. Perpetual calendars can be notoriously…

COLLECTING STORIES: A G-Shock CasiOak modification that pushes the Genta levels up to 11

News

23.02.22

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COLLECTING STORIES: A G-Shock CasiOak modification that pushes the Genta levels up to 11

High-fashion, low rent refers to the playful relationship between the rarified objects in life with the more mass-produced and accessible. G-Shock often delivers great examples…

Has Baume & Mercier dropped the most interesting dial of the year so far?

Opinion

22.02.22

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Has Baume & Mercier dropped the most interesting dial of the year so far?

Watchmaking is an art. This is part of the appeal that mechanical timepieces have for buyers around the world, persuading them to forego more accurate…

My 5 favourite watches of the last 12 months

Lists

22.02.22

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My 5 favourite watches of the last 12 months

Editor’s note: Sometimes you want an informed opinion. You have a problem with your knee – you speak to a doctor. You urgently need to…

More compact, thinner and “time only” – the Hublot Big Bang Integral in 40mm

Introducing

22.02.22

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More compact, thinner and “time only” – the Hublot Big Bang Integral in 40mm

The Hublot Integral, as its name suggests, has been a core representation of the sports-watch brand for quite some time now. It’s seen its fair…

Testing a watch-protection sticker kit: Is it like living with a plastic cover on your sofa?

Watch Education

21.02.22

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Testing a watch-protection sticker kit: Is it like living with a plastic cover on your sofa?

Back in September 2019, during my visit to Australia’s first Watchfest, I happened to win a RX-8 watch protection sticker kit. Whilst I was aware that…

Micro Mondays

21.02.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Cyberpunk 2077 x Błonie watch

There’s no shortage of watches that divide opinion and create controversy, but such polarising views are by no means exclusive to the watch world. Polish…

Introducing

21.02.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Ledger is inspired by cryptocurrency

The future. It’s always here before you know it. And in an industry based on the anachronistic idea of the mechanical timepiece, Swiss watchmakers Hublot…

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Autavia Chronometer Flyback 60th Anniversary DLC

Watch Reviews

20.02.22

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VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Autavia Chronometer Flyback 60th Anniversary DLC

With the introduction of the new TAG Heuer Autavia Chronometer Flyback Chronograph 60th Anniversary Silver dial, the brand bought back a classic design to one…

News

20.02.22

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Want a brand new Rolex GMT Master II “Batman” for $25? This charity raffle offers that chance…

Too often when we discuss Rolex watches, we have to mention their availability issues. Their “unobtanium” status has rubbed up many people the wrong way…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

20.02.22

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The Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #1 Complications

One Sunday morning, I was sitting on the couch having a New York Times mini-crossword race with my brother. It was a pretty close battle,…

Offset showers Cardi B with six Chanel bags and “$375K” Audemars Piguet for Valentine’s Day

Pop Culture

19.02.22

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Offset showers Cardi B with six Chanel bags and “$375K” Audemars Piguet for Valentine’s Day

When you think Valentine’s Day gifts, normally you’d think of flowers, chocolates or jewellery. But American rapper Offset, member of the Migos, does not hold…

Built for the cockpit, the Breitling Navitimer is a true pilot’s watch

Watch Education

19.02.22

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Built for the cockpit, the Breitling Navitimer is a true pilot’s watch

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…

The watch collection of The Tinder Swindler

Pop Culture

19.02.22

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The watch collection of The Tinder Swindler

By now you’ve probably watched the Netflix documentary, The Tinder Swindler and if you haven’t, well, the clue is in the title. Simon Leviev is…

WHO TO FOLLOW: The horologically centered art of @dianaevansillustration

Pop Culture

18.02.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: The horologically centered art of @dianaevansillustration

Imagine flipping a switch and entering a cartoon world where you were the main character. Any limitations that you would normally place on yourself would…

Friday Wind Down

18.02.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: At the Peak with Ulysse Nardin, RedBar watchporn

This week I had an absolute blast in the world of watches, literally. While once upon a time I worked for Piaget as a watch…

Introducing

18.02.22

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INTRODUCING: The Seiko 5 Sports x Worn & Wound 10th Anniversary Limited Edition

Seiko loves to celebrate anniversaries. The 140th anniversary of the Seiko Corporation brought forth a ton of commemorative limited-edition novelties, for both the Seiko and…

The Collector’s Crossroads: The watch meetup and its importance to the modern collector

Opinion

18.02.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads: The watch meetup and its importance to the modern collector

As things slowly get back to normal in this (fingers crossed) post-pandemic world, the number of physical watch events continues to grow. As a result,…

Fly fishing in New Zealand with the Seiko Alpinist

Every Watch Tells a Story

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,…