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The new Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Vendée Globe sources sustainable materials local to a legendary sailing race

Hands On

07.11.24

The new Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Vendée Globe sources sustainable materials local to a legendary sailing race

Commemorating the 10th edition of a legendary race and its sustainability missions.

Plastic fantastic: the 6 best plastic watches

Buying Guides

07.11.24

Plastic fantastic: the 6 best plastic watches

Plastic doesn't have to equal cheap - here are the watches to prove it.

Justin Hast and Andrew search for the best field watch under £1,000 at our new London Studio

Video

07.11.24

Justin Hast and Andrew search for the best field watch under £1,000 at our new London Studio

Andrew and Justin Hast search for the best field watch under £1,000 at the new Time+Tide London Discovery Studio.

French artist Laurent Grasso brings his aura to a midnight blue limited edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo

Introducing

07.11.24

French artist Laurent Grasso brings his aura to a midnight blue limited edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo

This new limited edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo has a first-ever PVD-blue titanium case and bracelet.

The AIS Collective x Maximilian Maertens ChronoSphere is a watch box that doubles as a piece of art

Watch Carry Wednesdays

06.11.24

The AIS Collective x Maximilian Maertens ChronoSphere is a watch box that doubles as a piece of art

Designed by MB&F creative designer Maximilian Maertens, it's the first watch case that doubles as a piece of tasteful home décor.

Greubel Forsey flexes its horological muscles with a host of firsts in its new Nano Foudroyante EWT

Introducing

06.11.24

Greubel Forsey flexes its horological muscles with a host of firsts in its new Nano Foudroyante EWT

There is a lot to get your head around with this new release from Greubel Forsey, but it's clear the watchmaking is on another level.

News

06.11.24

Justin Hast is going to buy you a watch

Enter the competition now on Instagram to be in with a chance to win your favourite field watch and meet Justin Hast.

How Seiko’s “The Gift of Time” short documentary has made me appreciate my most prized watch even more

Video

05.11.24

How Seiko’s “The Gift of Time” short documentary has made me appreciate my most prized watch even more

Seiko's "The Gift of Time" film showcases why its romantic interpretation of time is not just mere marketing - it is integral to Japan's culture.

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

Buying Guides

05.11.24

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

In case you've wondered what the difference between $500 and $200,000 dials is.

The Sternglas Merion twists the Bauhaus idea to its limits

Hands On

05.11.24

The Sternglas Merion twists the Bauhaus idea to its limits

Dual crowns, a colourful dial, and a chunky case define the Merion diver.

The new Hamilton PSR 74 offers a compact take on the digital watch that started it all

Video

04.11.24

The new Hamilton PSR 74 offers a compact take on the digital watch that started it all

Hamilton revives its Pulsar Cushion from 1974 - meet the new PSR 74.

Micro Mondays

04.11.24

Our favourite microbrands of 2024

Looking for a microbrand watch but not sure where to start? How about right here?

Is that a real stone dial? A guide to natural, treated, and created stones

Watch Education

04.11.24

Is that a real stone dial? A guide to natural, treated, and created stones

Stone dials are slowly becoming a trend, but they are not always what they seem, with some man-made, some treated, and mislabelled.

How Timex has sold $1 watches for 170 years

In Depth

03.11.24

How Timex has sold $1 watches for 170 years

There have been plenty of ups and downs in the history of Timex, and its recent $1 watch release bookends them all perfectly.

The Franck Muller Long Island Evolution 7 Days Power Reserve ditches Art Deco for modern

Hands On

03.11.24

The Franck Muller Long Island Evolution 7 Days Power Reserve ditches Art Deco for modern

New inner case, floating numerals, and a semi-skeletonised movement.

Do square watches stand to benefit in the wake of the Patek Philippe Cubitus?

Opinion

03.11.24

Do square watches stand to benefit in the wake of the Patek Philippe Cubitus?

Benjamin James could make $$$ thanks to the Cubitus... but what about other square watches?

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Last Week in Watches

03.11.24

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Tudor drops an unexpected GMT, Ulysse Nardin goes freaky traditional, and Ralph Lauren makes a watch fit for a fancy cowboy.

Seiko President Akio Naito on Grand Seiko’s impressive growth, community engagement, and making icons

Interview

02.11.24

Seiko President Akio Naito on Grand Seiko’s impressive growth, community engagement, and making icons

As Grand Seiko eyes further Australian (and global) expansion, CEO Akio Naito reveals the brand is committed to closely listening to its fans.

How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet set style

The Icons

02.11.24

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How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet set style

From the mythical Albino Pan Am to the controversial Sprite, the Rolex GMT-Master is an undisputed icon.

The Supermarine Full Ceramic unveils a new era of toughness for Bremont’s flagship diver

Hands On

02.11.24

The Supermarine Full Ceramic unveils a new era of toughness for Bremont’s flagship diver

Bremont goes green for the Supermarine.

The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist

Buying Guides

02.11.24

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The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist

Add some sunshine to your life with these yellow dial watches, as the nights start to get longer and days get shorter.

Citizen celebrates its 100th anniversary with a particularly elevated ‘The Citizen’ limited edition

Introducing

02.11.24

Citizen celebrates its 100th anniversary with a particularly elevated ‘The Citizen’ limited edition

Citizen marks the 100th anniversary of the first Citizen-branded watch with a luxe and very Japanese timepiece.

Andrew & Justin Hast tackle the watch industry’s sense of humour

Friday Wind Down

01.11.24

Andrew & Justin Hast tackle the watch industry’s sense of humour

Andrew and Justin are taking on the serious topic of the watch industry's sense of humour, or a lack thereof, at WatchPro Salon in London.

10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Buying Guides

01.11.24

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10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Not sure what to get your soon-to-be-adult? Let us help you with that.

What happened to 9k and 14k gold watches?

Opinion

01.11.24

What happened to 9k and 14k gold watches?

Is it right that the industry only offers 18k or PVD plated gold today? Or should we bring back the lower purities for all their…

The retrofuturistic Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 is back with another limited edition, sporting touches of shiny gold

Introducing

31.10.24

The retrofuturistic Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 is back with another limited edition, sporting touches of shiny gold

Another year, another limited-edition Casquette. This time with more gold!

The C1 Bel Canto Classic made Christopher Ward change forever

Introducing

31.10.24

The C1 Bel Canto Classic made Christopher Ward change forever

Christopher Ward puts the Bel Canto into production, with slight tweaks.

Piaget renames the Black Tie as the Andy Warhol, marking the occasion with a luxe Clou de Paris model

Introducing

31.10.24

Piaget renames the Black Tie as the Andy Warhol, marking the occasion with a luxe Clou de Paris model

The Piaget Andy Warhol name is now official, with a luxe new model and made-to-order program now available to boot.

News

31.10.24

Universal Genève announces new release date, logo, and launches new website

UG puts an end to speculation by announcing first new release date.

Tudor doubles down on its military credentials with the new Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time

Introducing

30.10.24

Tudor doubles down on its military credentials with the new Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time

The Tudor Pelagos FXD has its first-ever GMT and Master Chronometer certification.

The 6 best pulsometer watches you can buy in a heartbeat (more or less)

Buying Guides

30.10.24

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The 6 best pulsometer watches you can buy in a heartbeat (more or less)

These will get your heart racing in no time.

Swatch’s latest MoonSwatch, the Mission to Earthphase, offers a romantic new complication

Introducing

30.10.24

Swatch’s latest MoonSwatch, the Mission to Earthphase, offers a romantic new complication

This latest Swatch x Omega collab is the most complicated MoonSwatch yet.

Is now the time to make watches more simple rather than complicated?

Opinion

30.10.24

Is now the time to make watches more simple rather than complicated?

As watch enthusiasm grows and expands, Is now the time to make watches more simple rather than complicated?

Hip hip, Panerai! Celebrating the Radiomir with the Perpetual Calendar GMT Goldtech

Introducing

29.10.24

Hip hip, Panerai! Celebrating the Radiomir with the Perpetual Calendar GMT Goldtech

A two-sided affair that keeps the signature Panerai style intact.

Buying Guides

29.10.24

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7 of the best affordable dive watches

Here are a bunch of great dive watches from several different brands that will all ring up the till less than US$5,000.

Awake blends Vietnamese heritage with Swiss watchmaking with the Sơn Mài Silver Leaf

Introducing

29.10.24

Awake blends Vietnamese heritage with Swiss watchmaking with the Sơn Mài Silver Leaf

Awake outfits the Sơn Mài Silver Leaf with a unique, intricate dial.

Zodiac confirms the stone trend with the Super Sea Wolf in malachite and lapis lazuli

Hands On

28.10.24

Zodiac confirms the stone trend with the Super Sea Wolf in malachite and lapis lazuli

Zodiac adds some colour and flair to its Super Sea Wolf with new lapis lazuli and malachite dials in a limited run of 300.

10 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Buying Guides

28.10.24

10 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Here's a few reasons why quartz watches should not just be low-cost alternatives to their mechanical counterparts.

The Galvin Loimu Frozen Salmon explores heightened salmon sophistication

Micro Mondays

28.10.24

The Galvin Loimu Frozen Salmon explores heightened salmon sophistication

This new limited-edition take on the Australian brand's Loimu model offers a cleaner, distinctly Nordic aesthetic.

The Heritage Worldtimer by Carl F. Bucherer simplifies the world time complication, but not in the way you’d expect

Introducing

28.10.24

The Heritage Worldtimer by Carl F. Bucherer simplifies the world time complication, but not in the way you’d expect

Closely following the design of a piece from the 1950s, Carl F. Bucherer releases a new, simplified variant of a world time watch.

What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait?

Buying Guides

27.10.24

What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait?

Sometimes you just can't wait, and when it comes to getting a Pepsi bezel on your wrist, you don't have to.

The eye of the tiger is back in watchmaking – and at multiple price points

Opinion

27.10.24

The eye of the tiger is back in watchmaking – and at multiple price points

The semi-precious stone is making a comeback in the far corners of watchmaking and at vastly different price points.

Beaucroft takes field watches head on with the new Element

Introducing

27.10.24

Beaucroft takes field watches head on with the new Element

The young British independent releases its first field watch with plenty of dial colours and well-considered details.

New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

27.10.24

New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Black dials, vintage-style GMTs, and German takes on the golden ratio.

Hands On

26.10.24

The Grand Seiko SLGA025 Atera Blue may have one of the best dials the brand has ever made

We take a closer look at the delectable green-blue hues of the new GS Atera Blue.

12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buying Guides

26.10.24

12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buffy explores the watches that give you the best bling for buck.

News

26.10.24

Timex to sell watches for $1

A watch for less than the price of a cup of coffee? It sounds too good to be true, but it's what Timex is doing…

The 7 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Buying Guides

26.10.24

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The 7 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Nothing says vintage like the warm flash of pink in the dials of yesteryear, but here are some great modern salmon dials worth considering.

The PRX Powermatic 80 Forged Carbon is Tissot at its best

What We Wore

25.10.24

The PRX Powermatic 80 Forged Carbon is Tissot at its best

Borna spent a few weeks with the new carbon-cased Tissot PRX, and makes the case for it being the best PRX model yet.

I thought my hypebeast days were over… until the Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela collab dropped last night

Friday Wind Down

25.10.24

I thought my hypebeast days were over… until the Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela collab dropped last night

Jamie found out that old habits die hard when the Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela collection went on sale last night.

Buying Guides

25.10.24

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7 of the best meteorite dial watches

Describing a dial as out-of-this-world might sound a little over the top, but for these watches, it's pretty accurate.

From minimalism to sprezzatura – these are the best Italian watch brands

Buying Guides

25.10.24

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From minimalism to sprezzatura – these are the best Italian watch brands

Some classics and some newcomers.

Europa Star cover our upcoming British Weekender

Our upcoming British Weekender event is already making some waves.

Timex team up with MM6 Maison Margiela on a stylish, minimal T80 (and a cute little ring watch!)

Introducing

24.10.24

Timex team up with MM6 Maison Margiela on a stylish, minimal T80 (and a cute little ring watch!)

Timex collaborates with the French fashion house on two minimalist yet idiosyncratic takes on the iconic T80 digital watch.

7 of the spookiest watches for Halloween 2024

Buying Guides

24.10.24

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7 of the spookiest watches for Halloween 2024

Get your spook on with these 7 watches that range from Gothic and grim to just plain goofy.

After 30 years, these new Lange 1 models celebrate an important A. Lange & Söhne milestone

Introducing

24.10.24

After 30 years, these new Lange 1 models celebrate an important A. Lange & Söhne milestone

A. Lange & Söhne celebrates the 30th anniversary of its rebirth with four new Lange 1 models, the modern brand's formative model.

Andrew & Zach pick the best watches at Windup Watch Fair New York – we need your vote for the winner!

Video

24.10.24

Andrew & Zach pick the best watches at Windup Watch Fair New York – we need your vote for the winner!

Andrew and Zach go head-to-head to pick the best dive watch, dress watch, field watch, and do-it-all GADA watch at Windup New York.

Glashütte Original flips the moonphase on its head with the PanoLunarInverse

Introducing

23.10.24

Glashütte Original flips the moonphase on its head with the PanoLunarInverse

The PanoLunarInverse is Glashütte Original's first-ever PanoInverse model with a moonphase complication, and features stunning finishing.

Seiko’s latest limited edition, the Prospex Alpinist SPB489, evokes the Australian Outback’s heat haze

Introducing

23.10.24

Seiko’s latest limited edition, the Prospex Alpinist SPB489, evokes the Australian Outback’s heat haze

This Australia-inspired limited-edition Seiko features a red-hot dial that shimmers like an Outback desert mirage.

Nicholas Biebuyck, Heritage Director of TAG Heuer, believes “consumer interest is improving in quartz”

Watch Culture

23.10.24

Nicholas Biebuyck, Heritage Director of TAG Heuer, believes “consumer interest is improving in quartz”

If interesting design now trumps mechanical innovation in watchmaking, quartz technology like TAG Heuer's Solargraph has an important edge, Biebuyck explains.

From Rado to Hublot: why watch brands are finally padding up for cricket

Watch Culture

23.10.24

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From Rado to Hublot: why watch brands are finally padding up for cricket

Switzerland's watchmakers are increasingly paying attention to the world's second-most popular sport - which is good news for watch fans.

11 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

Buying Guides

22.10.24

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11 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

There's a stone dial watch our there to suit most tastes.

The new Casio G-Shock GM-2100D range gives the CasiOak a more robust yet colourful makeover

In The Shop

22.10.24

The new Casio G-Shock GM-2100D range gives the CasiOak a more robust yet colourful makeover

Steel bezels plus a quintet of colourful sunburst dials elevate these CasiOaks.