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OPINION: We’ll take scaled back diameters, but don’t scale back the offering in the process
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OPINION: We’ll take scaled back diameters, but don’t scale back the offering in the process

I’ve always believed that in order to promote change, those who do not immediately benefit from it must be its staunchest ally. Though I have…
EDITOR’S PICK: Chris Hemsworth shows why G-Shocks are the ultimate bad-ass watches
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EDITOR’S PICK: Chris Hemsworth shows why G-Shocks are the ultimate bad-ass watches

EDITOR’S PICK: When the going gets tough, the tough strap on a G-Shock. That’s pretty much the message, judging by the wristwear of so many…
Go faux it or faux pas? @timepeacer customizes his Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue
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Go faux it or faux pas? @timepeacer customizes his Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue

Vintage watches and retro aesthetics have been dominant forces in the watch marketplace. A well and evenly patinated watch is an extremely valuable commodity, and…
DON’T FEED THE HYPE: three alternatives to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: three alternatives to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

While this series is called “Don’t Feed the Hype”, I am not saying these watches are all hype – they definitely offer aesthetics, finishes, craftsmanship,…
WATCHSPOTTING: The watches that F1 drivers wear on summer break
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WATCHSPOTTING: The watches that F1 drivers wear on summer break

As we’ve reached the midpoint of the Formula 1 summer break (the unhappiest time of the year for F1 fans), I realized that twiddling my…
VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Blue Ceramic shows the potential future of sports watches
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VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Blue Ceramic shows the potential future of sports watches

Hublot are a brand who love to outdo themselves, as well as outdoing everyone else. With the craze for blue-dialled steel sports watches fading slightly,…
INTRODUCING: The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Okavango Air Rescue Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Okavango Air Rescue Limited Edition

If you have been plugged into the watch world this year, then you are likely well aware of the fact that this is the year…
Comedian Andrew Schulz celebrates rising success with new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
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Comedian Andrew Schulz celebrates rising success with new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

If you’re not familiar with Andrew Schulz, the American comedian has a cult following online – with 1.3 million followers on Instagram and 1.68 million…
VIDEO: IWC CEO left gobsmacked by visit to the Mercedes F1 team garage
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VIDEO: IWC CEO left gobsmacked by visit to the Mercedes F1 team garage

Christoph Grainger-Herr is not only the IWC CEO, but also one of the most passionate folks in the watch industry. In a Clubhouse room recently…
HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic shows a brand intent on innovation
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic shows a brand intent on innovation

The Big Bang range of watches isn’t just about what consumers want, it’s also Hublot’s love letter to watchmaking. Whether it’s a new material, movement,…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Arken Instrumentum is a titanium tough and future-proof debut
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Arken Instrumentum is a titanium tough and future-proof debut

The Arken Instrumentum ref. 1020 might be exactly what you’re after if you are feeling the need for something rugged and fiercely contemporary. With the…
Casting the net: 5 under-the-radar 300m divers from Blancpain to Sinn
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Casting the net: 5 under-the-radar 300m divers from Blancpain to Sinn

The 300m depth rating is for many people a marker of what a proper diver’s watch should be, and there are some obvious contenders out…
EDITOR’S PICK: Why it’s hard to buy an Omega Speedmaster
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EDITOR’S PICK: Why it’s hard to buy an Omega Speedmaster

Editor’s note: The American psychologist Barry Schwartz coined the phrase “the paradox of choice” to explain how an expanded number of consumer options is not…
VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic Collection offers high-tech architecture for the wrist
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VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic Collection offers high-tech architecture for the wrist

While blue-dialled steel sports watches continue to skyrocket in price amongst collectors, the general public’s eye is quickly turning towards more exciting materials, particularly in…
OPINION: Flaunting the watch you’ve just given your partner on social media makes you look like a jerk
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OPINION: Flaunting the watch you’ve just given your partner on social media makes you look like a jerk

To celebrate the birthday of his fiancee, Dee Devlin, Conor McGregor recently posted an Instagram snap of the couple inside a Patek Philippe boutique. On…
Fed up with vintage? The best modern antidotes for under $10K from Zenith to Hublot
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Fed up with vintage? The best modern antidotes for under $10K from Zenith to Hublot

I have asked this question before, and I’m still asking it while wearing a creamy-lumed, vintage-looking diver’s watch. When do we reach peak vintage, and…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Hey brands, put all the spec cards on the table or your bluff will get called
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Hey brands, put all the spec cards on the table or your bluff will get called

Earlier this week, the watch community joined the author of this piece in expressing their disdain when a particular watch brand, to put it nicely,…
An owner’s guide to the pros, cons and timeless style of the Doxa SUB 200
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An owner’s guide to the pros, cons and timeless style of the Doxa SUB 200

The Doxa SUB 200 harks back to a golden era in recreational diving timepieces. Released in 2019, it’s an affordable, Swiss-made 200m water-resistant three-hander with…
OPINION: The answer to the eternal question “Does this look too small on my wrist?”
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OPINION: The answer to the eternal question “Does this look too small on my wrist?”

We’ve all heard the line “Does my bum look big in this” on cheesy TV sitcoms and yet I’ve never heard a woman say this…
Buckle up: Six of the best watch bracelets by fit
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Buckle up: Six of the best watch bracelets by fit

I love a watch on a bracelet. Somehow the aesthetic just speaks to me, while objectively they also are the most robust means of strapping…
Everything you need to know about Certina and their key models
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Everything you need to know about Certina and their key models

I remember the first time I visited the Certina website. I had just been made aware of the DS Action GMT and wanted a rundown…
VIDEO: Patty Mills reflects on his NBA career, the Olympics and the importance of managing time
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VIDEO: Patty Mills reflects on his NBA career, the Olympics and the importance of managing time

Locally known as “the Boomers”, the Australian basketball team had never won a medal in international basketball. They’d suffered five losses in Olympic semi-finals, four…
Gone but not forgotten – a love letter to the Tudor North Flag
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Gone but not forgotten – a love letter to 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…
DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Daytona
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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Daytona

Last week we began our “Don’t Feed the Hype” series and, based on your feedback, many of you are on board with this idea of…
Tracksmith x Wind Vintage collection of vintage stopwatches sells out in two days flat
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Tracksmith x Wind Vintage collection of vintage stopwatches sells out in two days flat

Horological interest these days predominantly circles around wristwatches. But there are plenty of other fascinating timekeeping objects to explore. In the after-glow of the Tokyo…
Five monsters of the deep: How Seiko moulds 44mm+ cases into pure comfort
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Five monsters of the deep: How Seiko moulds 44mm+ cases into pure comfort

Lately I have been parading up and down the virtual streets of SoMe, carrying a whopping placard with the words “Go Small or Go Home”.…
EDITOR’S PICK: When John Mayer made this green and gold Daytona the next hype-piece
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EDITOR’S PICK: When John Mayer made this green and gold Daytona the next hype-piece

Editor’s note: There’s no doubt that celebrities and (to a lesser extent) the media do influence the secondary market. In fact, there are occasions when…
VIDEO: The Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional is a deep-sea spec monster
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VIDEO: The Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional is a deep-sea spec monster

The Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional isn’t afraid to be its own beast, with confident yet controlled proportions that match its ambition as a tough 600m…
How my Tudor saved me when I hit a kangaroo on my motorbike at 90km/h
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How my Tudor saved me when I hit a kangaroo on my motorbike at 90km/h

One of the coolest things about vintage watches is how they show their age, the lustre of that patina, and the scars and scratches they…
MICRO MONDAYS: Straum’s debut combines Viking myths with modern luxury
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MICRO MONDAYS: Straum’s debut combines Viking myths with modern luxury

The Nordic region has only a small clutch of watch brands and they just seem to have a different air about them. Brands like Bravur…
US sprinter Noah Lyles opens up about his bronze medal and Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light
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US sprinter Noah Lyles opens up about his bronze medal and Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light

The Tokyo Olympics didn’t turn out quite as planned for American sprinter Noah Lyles.  The only sprinter in history other than Usain Bolt to run…
EDITOR’S PICK: Why Rolex’s problem with American Psycho goes deeper than a chainsaw-wielding maniac
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EDITOR’S PICK: Why Rolex’s problem with American Psycho goes deeper than a chainsaw-wielding maniac

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week, in a video posted online, Patrick Schwarzenegger reads aloud the famous opening monologue from the film, American Psycho: “My name is…
The Audemars Piguet 2021 Women novelties are so hot any gender would wear them
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The Audemars Piguet 2021 Women novelties are so hot any gender would wear them

Gendering watches has been a hot topic as of late, and for good reason because there is room for growth in perspective from both enthusiasts…
Zach’s personal journey from watch enthusiast to watch journalist, and where watchspotting fits in
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Zach’s personal journey from watch enthusiast to watch journalist, and where watchspotting fits in

After many of our posts on social media, and the feedback that we received in the comments, I wanted to take a moment to explore…
INTRODUCING: IWC goes more classic and compact with new Portofino line of 39mm chronographs
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INTRODUCING: IWC goes more classic and compact with new Portofino line of 39mm chronographs

IWC is renowned for larger timepieces with their modern flagship model being the IWC Big Pilot to many. But as we saw this past year,…
Help! I want a pilot’s watch but can’t decide which of these five options to buy…
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Help! I want a pilot’s watch but can’t decide which of these five options to buy…

Though I try to fight it, I can’t help but divide my collection into categories with accompanying check boxes; dress, diver, military etc. Many say…
EDITOR’S PICK: Everything you need to know about French brand Yema and their key models
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EDITOR’S PICK: Everything you need to know about French brand Yema and their key models

EDITOR’S NOTE: Yema is a small, proudly French brand with a strong following and a heritage that stretches back to 1948.  Offering in-house movements and…
G-Shock mania at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as top athletes vote with their wrists
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G-Shock mania at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as top athletes vote with their wrists

We’ve seen quite a collection of watches captured on the wrists of various athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, everything from Rolex, F.P. Journe,…
The RZE Valour delivers a titanium build and head-turning looks for a great price
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The RZE Valour delivers a titanium build and head-turning looks for a great price

Although RZE would consider themselves “modern vintage”, the Valour just oozes retro charm, with its most modern traits being its quality, technological upgrades and colour…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Why our latest content series is called ‘Don’t Feed the Hype’
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Why our latest content series is called ‘Don’t Feed the Hype’

Earlier this week I launched our “Don’t Feed the Hype” series, and so far we’ve received some great feedback about the initiative that proposes alternatives…
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Ti 230 smashes my preconceptions of a Genta classic
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The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Ti 230 smashes my preconceptions of a Genta classic

I might not be the most objective person in our team to write this story, given my well-known love affair with the slim, and, to…
Rihanna revealed to be worth $1.7B, so what is in this new billionaire’s watch collection?
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Rihanna revealed to be worth $1.7B, so what is in this new billionaire’s watch collection?

Yesterday, Forbes revealed that singer Robyn Fenty, a.k.a Rihanna, is now worth $1,700,000,000 – and it can largely be attributed to her efforts and entrepreneurship…
A Week On The Wrist: How the DOXA Sub 300 Divingstar inspired me to buy SCUBA gear
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A Week On The Wrist: How the DOXA Sub 300 Divingstar inspired me to buy SCUBA gear

On my wrist is something that embodies many a daydream. Jaques-Yves Costeau, Dirk Pitt, sixties cool and the carefree life of mid-century Europe in the…
Gold, silver, bronze: the podium finish of the best watches at the Olympics
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Gold, silver, bronze: the podium finish of the best watches at the Olympics

It comes around every four years. That magnificent stage where the entire world gets to compete. Remarkable athletes from every corner of the planet going…
How Swatch Group quietly developed a gamechanger for affordable GMTs
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How Swatch Group quietly developed a gamechanger for affordable GMTs

Last year, Mido, one of the brands under the Swatch Group umbrella, released the Ocean Star GMT. Our very own Thor Svaboe has a great…
My love/hate relationship with the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
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My love/hate relationship with the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch

For as long as I have been collecting watches, there has never been a watch I’ve flirted with buying more than the Omega Speedmaster Professional.…
VIDEO: The Seiko SPB217J is an unsung hero of modern-day Seiko
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VIDEO: The Seiko SPB217J is an unsung hero of modern-day Seiko

It’s always hard to call something a bargain over $2000AUD, and as Seiko’s releases in the upper price brackets balloon, the line between Seiko and…
DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Nautilus
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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Nautilus

Recently on our weekly room The Breakfast Club on Clubhouse (Friday 8pm EST / Saturday 10am AEST), we spoke at length about purchasing principles. The question…
VIDEO: The Zenith Chronomaster Original White is a faithful remake of a chronograph classic
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VIDEO: The Zenith Chronomaster Original White is a faithful remake of a chronograph classic

 It’s no secret that vintage reissues have taken centre stage for the last couple of years. No matter how innovative a brand may be, there’s…
Downsizing to 36mm opens up a world of value – the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36 proves it.
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Downsizing to 36mm opens up a world of value – the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36 proves it.

I love pilot’s watches and their cool monochrome aesthetics, but I don’t have the beefy arms to pull off a 44-46mm IWC. I’m also one…
VIDEO: The Bamford x Revolution GMT Joe Cool will light you up with smiles (and a shed-ton of lume)
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VIDEO: The Bamford x Revolution GMT Joe Cool will light you up with smiles (and a shed-ton of lume)

Imagine an amalgamation of James Dean and the Fonz pepped up with some Bryan Ferry elan and Steve McQueen swagger.  Sure, that’s a formidable combination,…
What’s it really like to make a watch with your favourite brand?
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What’s it really like to make a watch with your favourite brand?

“This is a golden age of sports watch design,” Rob Nudds says over the phone from Germany. “We’ve seen some absolute classics being made before…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Zelos Mako V3 Ti delivers a titanium diver for under $500
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Zelos Mako V3 Ti delivers a titanium diver for under $500

At Time-Tide, we have a history of covering the new releases of Elshan Tang, the owner and designer behind Zelos Watches in Singapore, and he…
How I settled upon the watch I would pass down to my son
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How I settled upon the watch I would pass down to my son

In the seven years I’ve been collecting watches, I’ve been lucky enough to hear so many stories about unique timepieces being passed down through generations.…
2021 UPDATE: Are there any bargains left in the current Rolex catalogue?
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2021 UPDATE: Are there any bargains left in the current Rolex catalogue?

Editor’s Note: This article reflects an updated list, originally shared in October 2020, to once again tackle the idea of Rolex bargains and whether or…
HANDS-ON: The Zenith Chronomaster Original Collection offers vintage perfection on a 38mm dial
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Chronomaster Original Collection offers vintage perfection on a 38mm dial

Zenith have a track record for having their fingers on the pulse of the watch world. In the ‘60s, they spent nearly the entire decade…
EDITOR’S PICK: Is it a bad idea to wear a better watch than your boss?
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EDITOR’S PICK: Is it a bad idea to wear a better watch than your boss?

EDITOR’S NOTE: Office politics can be a writhing snake-pit of backstabbing and deceit. Unfortunately, to get ahead you’ve got to navigate a path through it.…
Five Bremont watches to check out in the metal
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Five Bremont watches to check out in the metal

The pandemic has really taken a toll on businesses around the world, with many consumers locked down and unable to visit storefronts in person. In…
OPINION: Why watch brands are brought back from the dead and what it says about us
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OPINION: Why watch brands are brought back from the dead and what it says about us

Recently an email dropped into my inbox with the header: “Tornek-Rayville: An icon resurfaces”. It detailed the reboot of the semi-mythical watch brand that supplied…
VIDEO: The Seiko SPB239J is a retro-styled crowd pleaser
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VIDEO: The Seiko SPB239J is a retro-styled crowd pleaser

The craze for the Seiko 62MAS style shows no signs of slowing down, with the release of this SPB239J essentially confirming the brand’s intention to…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: How I learned to stop worrying and love watchspotting
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: How I learned to stop worrying and love watchspotting

When I first joined the Time+Tide team, I was given the remit of doing some occasional “watchspotting”. I confess that I wasn’t particularly enthused at…
US Customs and Border Protection seize fake Rolex watches at JFK airport
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US Customs and Border Protection seize fake Rolex watches at JFK airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized a stash of counterfeit Rolex watches at John F. Kennedy International Airport. While inspecting a shipment from…
VIDEO: The Zenith Chronomaster Original Collection hits the sweet spot in three different forms
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VIDEO: The Zenith Chronomaster Original Collection hits the sweet spot in three different forms

In the 1960s, Zenith developed the El Primero to be the world’s first integrated automatic chronograph movement. Back then the world was crying out for…