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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

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…

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…

Watch Reviews

27.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – Seiko SBDY077 Tuna x Neighborhood (#2)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that…

Hands On

27.01.22

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HANDS-ON: Hublot launches three new scratch-resistant iterations of the Big Bang Sang Bleu II in ceramic and Magic Gold

Hublot have never had any issues with realising bold, eyeball-grabbing designs and exploring a range of colours and materials that other brands have yet to…

Hands On

27.01.22

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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy 21 Chroma Limited Edition brings rainbow vibes to 2022

Unless you’ve been marooned on a desert island for the past several years, you’re probably all too aware of the rainbow colourway boom in the…

All of the 42 new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th anniversary releases of 2022

Introducing

27.01.22

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All of the 42 new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th anniversary releases of 2022

Editor’s Note: Audemars Piguet did not hold back this week, starting off 2022 with a revamped Royal Oak Collection in honour of the 50th anniversary of…

Hands On

27.01.22

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HANDS-ON: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin ref. 16202 with new in-house calibre 7121

Anniversaries are monumental moments in all aspects of life and they’re certainly no different in watchmaking. It has been no secret that this year marks…

Moonfall is the latest big-screen cameo for the Omega Speedmaster. Here are 5 more of the watch’s memorable roles at the movies

Pop Culture

27.01.22

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Moonfall is the latest big-screen cameo for the Omega Speedmaster. Here are 5 more of the watch’s memorable roles at the movies

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is apparently not content with being one of the most iconic watches ever to be buckled onto a wrist. Sure, it…

Opinion

26.01.22

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OPINION: Five reasons why a dive watch is the ultimate must-have in any collection

It’s that time of year in Australia where you can hear cricket blasting from people’s living rooms as you wander down to your local beach…

VIDEO: TAG Heuer celebrates the Autavia’s 60th Anniversary with a dynamic trio

Watch Reviews

26.01.22

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VIDEO: TAG Heuer celebrates the Autavia’s 60th Anniversary with a dynamic trio

The Autavia is one of TAG Heuer’s most storied collection. Yes, it gets lost sometimes with all the noise made by the Monaco and Carrera.…

Hands On

25.01.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Time Only brings 40mm to titanium, ceramic and 18K yellow gold

With Hublot, the most intimidating barrier for me was often the larger sizing their references were typically produced in. Hublot, unapologetically, favours larger diameters as…

LVMH WATCH WEEK: Bulgari 2022 novelties overview

Introducing

25.01.22

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LVMH WATCH WEEK: Bulgari 2022 novelties overview

Editor’s note: We get that this LVMH Watch Week there is a ton of ground to cover, with four brands all releasing a range of novelties to…

LVMH WATCH WEEK: Zenith 2022 novelties overview

Introducing

25.01.22

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LVMH WATCH WEEK: Zenith 2022 novelties overview

Editor’s Note: We get that this LVMH Watch Week there is a ton of ground to cover, with four brands all releasing a range of novelties…

LVMH WATCH WEEK: TAG Heuer 2022 novelties overview

Introducing

25.01.22

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LVMH WATCH WEEK: TAG Heuer 2022 novelties overview

Editor’s Note: We get that this LVMH Watch Week there is a ton of ground to cover, with four brands all releasing a range of novelties…

LVMH WATCH WEEK: Hublot 2022 novelties overview

Introducing

25.01.22

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LVMH WATCH WEEK: Hublot 2022 novelties overview

Editor’s Note: We get that this LVMH Watch Week there is a ton of ground to cover, with four brands all releasing a range of novelties…

Micro Mondays

24.01.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: Gravithin delivers a stellar performance with the ArgoMatic Series

The stars and navigation have always been linked. As a year progresses, certain constellations command the night sky, aiding those at sea with navigation. On…

Hands On

24.01.22

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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Skyline brings a 1/10th of a second counter to a time and date watch

Zenith is well-known for their mastery of hi-beat technology with calibres capable of measuring incredibly fine increments. When the Zenith Defy Revival A3642 was introduced…

It’s tennis season and we have a handful of the “Stan Smith Signature Watch” Limited Edition by Maurice de Mauriac for sale at a great price

Watch Reviews

24.01.22

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It’s tennis season and we have a handful of the “Stan Smith Signature Watch” Limited Edition by Maurice de Mauriac for sale at a great price

Editor’s note: One of the great things about dropping in on a brand’s HQ is that you invariably learn things you never would normally. On a recent visit,…

Watch Reviews

23.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – King Seiko KSK SJE083 (#3)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that…

What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

Opinion

23.01.22

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What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

In Ozark, Marty Byrde is wearily accustomed to high-stress scenarios. Physical danger is an occupational hazard when you’re a money launderer for a Mexican cartel.…

Watch Reviews

22.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Rolex GMT Master II 126711CHNR Rootbeer (#4)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that…

The world’s most inspiring watch costs $150 and belongs to former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink

News

22.01.22

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The world’s most inspiring watch costs $150 and belongs to former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink

There’s a watch out there that could genuinely change your life. It could make you happier, healthier and more successful. It could help you regain…

The pristine iciness of the Grand Seiko Snowflake

Watch Reviews

22.01.22

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The pristine iciness of the Grand Seiko Snowflake

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

21.01.22

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WHO TO FOLLOW: See what happens when music and watches collide with @vinylsanddials

It’s been nearly a decade since this bug of collecting watches bit me. In that time, I wish I could tell you that was the…

Friday Wind Down

21.01.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Grand Seiko continues to expand their catalogue while Patek Philippe clears theirs out

We’re a few weeks into the new year, and while a lot has already happened the watch industry is not showing any signs of slowing…

Tennis star Ash Barty teams up with Rado for new HyperChrome and artwork

News

21.01.22

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Tennis star Ash Barty teams up with Rado for new HyperChrome and artwork

If you’re an ambitious tennis player, you could do a whole lot worse than start wearing a Rado. Consider the evidence. Former ambassador, Andy Murray…

VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)

Watch Reviews

21.01.22

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VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)

To finish off the list of our favourite 2021 releases by budget, we’re going beyond the notion of affordability, and even beyond attainability. Whether or…

Watch Reviews

20.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SLGH005 (#5)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that…

VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 1)

Watch Reviews

20.01.22

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VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 1)

Gentle readers (and viewers), the gloves are now officially off. No more budget, no more “bang-for-buck”, and no more bargains. Chances are if you’re about…

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: When a watch loses time…

Opinion

20.01.22

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: When a watch loses time…

Editor’s Note: “What Tweaks my Tourb” is a recurring series where I reveal the things that irk me within my own watch-collecting journey. Previously I…

Watch Reviews

19.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The TAG Heuer Connected collection (#6)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that…

RECOMMENDED READING: British Navy sailor jailed for stealing Special Forces dive watches

News

19.01.22

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OPINION: These are the watch terms that drive me nuts…

I’ve never understood the term “tool watch”. After all, you don’t hear people talking about tool cars or tool computers – because “tool” is redundant. Anything…

Watch Reviews

18.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition and Perpetual Calendar “Mojave Desert” (#7)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that…

Latest articles

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

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

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

WATCHSPOTTING: Two unexpected celebrities join the Nautilus club

INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon

The Collector’s Crossroads: My watch resolutions for 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How the IWC Big Pilot became a true modern classic

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – Seiko SBDY077 Tuna x Neighborhood (#2)

HANDS-ON: Hublot launches three new scratch-resistant iterations of the Big Bang Sang Bleu II in ceramic and Magic Gold

HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy 21 Chroma Limited Edition brings rainbow vibes to 2022

All of the 42 new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th anniversary releases of 2022

HANDS-ON: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin ref. 16202 with new in-house calibre 7121

Moonfall is the latest big-screen cameo for the Omega Speedmaster. Here are 5 more of the watch’s memorable roles at the movies

OPINION: Five reasons why a dive watch is the ultimate must-have in any collection

VIDEO: TAG Heuer celebrates the Autavia’s 60th Anniversary with a dynamic trio

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Time Only brings 40mm to titanium, ceramic and 18K yellow gold

LVMH WATCH WEEK: Bulgari 2022 novelties overview

LVMH WATCH WEEK: Zenith 2022 novelties overview

LVMH WATCH WEEK: TAG Heuer 2022 novelties overview

LVMH WATCH WEEK: Hublot 2022 novelties overview

MICRO MONDAYS: Gravithin delivers a stellar performance with the ArgoMatic Series

HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Skyline brings a 1/10th of a second counter to a time and date watch

It’s tennis season and we have a handful of the “Stan Smith Signature Watch” Limited Edition by Maurice de Mauriac for sale at a great price

THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – King Seiko KSK SJE083 (#3)

What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Rolex GMT Master II 126711CHNR Rootbeer (#4)

The world’s most inspiring watch costs $150 and belongs to former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink

The pristine iciness of the Grand Seiko Snowflake

WHO TO FOLLOW: See what happens when music and watches collide with @vinylsanddials

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Grand Seiko continues to expand their catalogue while Patek Philippe clears theirs out

Tennis star Ash Barty teams up with Rado for new HyperChrome and artwork

VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)

THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SLGH005 (#5)

VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 1)

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: When a watch loses time…

THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The TAG Heuer Connected collection (#6)

RECOMMENDED READING: British Navy sailor jailed for stealing Special Forces dive watches

OPINION: These are the watch terms that drive me nuts…

THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition and Perpetual Calendar “Mojave Desert” (#7)