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Baltic pays homage to the world’s metropolises with the new Prismic Stone Dial collection

What We Wore

17.09.24

Baltic pays homage to the world’s metropolises with the new Prismic Stone Dial collection

Baltic presents a trio of Prismic models with natural stone dials.

Breguet’s Type XX Civilian 2067 is now available in gold with a first-ever ceramic bezel insert

Introducing

16.09.24

Breguet’s Type XX Civilian 2067 is now available in gold with a first-ever ceramic bezel insert

The 18k rose gold Type XX 2067RK/Y0/9WU marks the first time the Breguet brand has ever used ceramic for the externals of a watch.

Lōcī supports local action with the trio of Pacific Coast Highway models

Micro Mondays

16.09.24

Lōcī supports local action with the trio of Pacific Coast Highway models

The Lōcī Pacific Coast Highway is inspired by the surfers' haven, and supports local organisations with each sale.

6 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch

Watch Education

16.09.24

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6 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch

Even if you think you know everything, we would recommend asking yourself the following questions before you purchase a watch.

Studio Underd0g goes Salm0n fishing, now with a Swiss monopusher movement

Introducing

16.09.24

Studio Underd0g goes Salm0n fishing, now with a Swiss monopusher movement

Studio Underd0g brings a Swiss movement to the catalogue in the new Series03 monopusher chronograph Salm0n.

Buying Guides

15.09.24

6 of the best watches under US$100

Finding a cheap watch is getting harder and harder, but there are still some quality options under US$100.

Phillips Reloaded auction brings the best of neo-vintage to the market

Auctions

15.09.24

Phillips Reloaded auction brings the best of neo-vintage to the market

There are a lot of stories in watches, and these four have more to say than most, with a unique Rolex, an early F.P. Journe,…

New releases from Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Last Week in Watches

15.09.24

New releases from Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Not just one, but two watches dedicated to sailing have just been announced. Both Hublot and Panerai presented two maritime-themed timepieces. In addition, Omega’s Constellation…

Andrew, Marcus, & Zach share the watches they would never be caught dead wearing

Video

15.09.24

Andrew, Marcus, & Zach share the watches they would never be caught dead wearing

We would fall on a sword before we would let these watches fall on our wrists...

Omega devises a genuine tool with the new Seamaster Regatta for the 37th America’s Cup

Introducing

14.09.24

Omega devises a genuine tool with the new Seamaster Regatta for the 37th America’s Cup

For the 37th America's Cup, Omega is taking the role very seriously with a brand new model: the Seamaster Regatta America's Cup Edition.

6 of the best Casio G-Shocks, including icons old and new

Buying Guides

14.09.24

6 of the best Casio G-Shocks, including icons old and new

There are few brands that can claim the status of icon while being affordable and generally well-loved. Casio G-Shock is one of them.

Micromilspec’s hardy Milgraph is the culmination of over 40 custom military watches

Hands On

14.09.24

Micromilspec’s hardy Milgraph is the culmination of over 40 custom military watches

The Norwegian brand's first chronograph watch available to the public, it's designed to conquer land, sea and air.

The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare

Watch Education

14.09.24

The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare

Why are resonance watches so special, and why have only a handful of watchmakers actually made one?

The best America’s Cup watches of the past

Lists

14.09.24

The best America’s Cup watches of the past

The oldest, continually-running sporting event in the world has seen some serious horological power over the years, these are our favourites.

The best stone dials that we have yet to see

Lists

13.09.24

The best stone dials that we have yet to see

We've all seen lapis and onyx dials, but what about those beautiful stones that are seemingly forgotten by watchmaking?

Seiko celebrates the Ichigo Ichie in Sydney and Melbourne, reminding us to slow down every once in a while

Friday Wind Down

13.09.24

Seiko celebrates the Ichigo Ichie in Sydney and Melbourne, reminding us to slow down every once in a while

A week after the watch's launch, we got to taste what it's about.

Norqain’s new flyback chronograph calibre debuts in two Independence watches

Introducing

13.09.24

Norqain’s new flyback chronograph calibre debuts in two Independence watches

The debuting 8K manufacture flyback chronograph calibre inside the Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm ushers in the next chapter of Norqain.

Time for the science – a guide to lab-grown diamonds

Watch Education

13.09.24

Time for the science – a guide to lab-grown diamonds

Why are lab-grown diamonds such a hot topic in watches right now, and why should you care about them? Let us explain.

Video

12.09.24

Frederique Constant CEO Niels Eggerding talks us through novelties and the journey of the brand so far

Stone dials are all the rage, and Frederique Constant is also getting in on the action.

9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Buying Guides

12.09.24

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9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Shaped watches are in, so here's a selection of our favourite square watches available now, from affordable fun to high-tech luxury.

Gerald Charles doubles down on Italian influence with the Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916

Hands On

12.09.24

Gerald Charles doubles down on Italian influence with the Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916

A legendary superbike inspires the latest model from Gerald Charles.

A guide to 7 of the most common watch complications

Watch Education

11.09.24

A guide to 7 of the most common watch complications

Ever wondered what's the difference between a complete and an annual calendar or how an alarm watch works? Check out our complications guide.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 101 Secrets hides the time behind over 1000 diamonds

Introducing

11.09.24

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 101 Secrets hides the time behind over 1000 diamonds

The 101 Secrets is a diamond bracelet that just happens to be a watch.

Making design sexy with Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani

Interview

11.09.24

Making design sexy with Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani

Andrew McUtchen sits down with Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani of Bulgari to discuss how to make watch designs sexy.

Introducing

11.09.24

Popeye returns to Bamford London

A new limited edition with the ever-popular cartoon sailor on the dial reaches Bamford London with some subtle updates.

Nivada Grenchen brings back bezel modularity for the Chronomaster Singer Paul Newman

Hands On

10.09.24

Nivada Grenchen brings back bezel modularity for the Chronomaster Singer Paul Newman

The Singer Paul Newman has all the right hallmarks of a true, vintage Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster.

New Apple Watch Series 10 & Ultra 2 unveiled – but what is actually new?

Introducing

10.09.24

New Apple Watch Series 10 & Ultra 2 unveiled – but what is actually new?

The Apple Watch Series 10 and black Ultra 2 have just made their debut, but what is actually notable and new about these releases?

What Geneva Watch Days told us about the state of the industry

Opinion

10.09.24

What Geneva Watch Days told us about the state of the industry

Big watch fairs can tell us a lot about the state of the industry, and there was plenty going unsaid at Geneva Watch Days 2024.

The Louis Moinet Black Moon tells you the moonphase with ancient Moon rocks (live pics)

Introducing

09.09.24

The Louis Moinet Black Moon tells you the moonphase with ancient Moon rocks (live pics)

With lunar meteorite used to represent the moon phase, the Black Moon takes subtle inspiration from Louis Moinet's most famous invention.

Every part of a watch movement, from screw to pinion

Watch Education

09.09.24

Every part of a watch movement, from screw to pinion

Ever wondered how a watch actually works? Here's a guide to get you started, along with all the other parts of a basic movement.

Bulgari’s new Serpenti Misteriosi Pallini feature gems and gold beads that actually move like scales

Introducing

09.09.24

Bulgari’s new Serpenti Misteriosi Pallini feature gems and gold beads that actually move like scales

These three Serpentis are an extravagant and kinetic fusion of high jewellery and high watchmaking.

How does Piaget’s first-ever ceramic watch, the Polo Skeleton Ceramic, look and feel on the wrist?

Video

08.09.24

How does Piaget’s first-ever ceramic watch, the Polo Skeleton Ceramic, look and feel on the wrist?

Clad in jet-black ceramic and featuring a nighttime theme, this milestone watch is easily one of the sportiest Piagets ever released.

The mid-sized Grand Seiko SBGH347 debuts a new dial texture inspired by a frozen waterfall

Introducing

08.09.24

The mid-sized Grand Seiko SBGH347 debuts a new dial texture inspired by a frozen waterfall

The Grand Seiko SBGH347 not only debuts an icy blue dial with a brand new texture, but also the first-ever 37mm Ever-Brilliant Steel case.

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Buying Guides

08.09.24

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Are they dressy or are they sporty? Buffy delves deeper into watches making the most of BOR vintage flair.

New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

08.09.24

New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more

Fresh from Geneva Watch Days, and into the regular swing of things, with plenty of new releases.

Girard-Perregaux brings modernity to its oldest design

Introducing

07.09.24

Girard-Perregaux brings modernity to its oldest design

Girard-Perregaux has taken everything back to the essentials but made it incredibly luxurious at the same time.

Tissot introduces the most high-tech PRX to date, decked out in forged carbon fibre

Introducing

07.09.24

Tissot introduces the most high-tech PRX to date, decked out in forged carbon fibre

With a silicon balance spring and forged carbon case, could this be the sportiest PRX to date?

Yearning for an Oysterflex but Rolex hasn’t granted your wishes yet? There are plenty of others to choose from

Buying Guides

07.09.24

Yearning for an Oysterflex but Rolex hasn’t granted your wishes yet? There are plenty of others to choose from

If you're struggling with finding a rubber strap for your steel sports Rolex, here are a few options you should consider.

Should you take ring watches seriously? Their history and place in watchmaking

In Depth

07.09.24

Should you take ring watches seriously? Their history and place in watchmaking

For as long as watchmaking has been distinguished from clockmaking, the Venn diagram between watches and jewellery has been a circle. No amount of utility…

Introducing

06.09.24

The Biver Automatique is what “entry-level” looks like for the haute horlogerie brand

If you're hoping for anything worth less than a house deposit, don't bother reading the price info.

Baltic threw a rooftop party in NYC and teased some unreleased watches

Friday Wind Down

06.09.24

Baltic threw a rooftop party in NYC and teased some unreleased watches

Stunning views and even more stunning watches...

12 of the best affordable sports watches from $250 to $3,000

Buying Guides

06.09.24

12 of the best affordable sports watches from $250 to $3,000

These sports watches prove you can get plenty of value for US$3,000, and way less than that.

Breitling debuts Chronomat NFL Collection – 32 teams, 32 references, limited to 104 pieces each

Introducing

05.09.24

Breitling debuts Chronomat NFL Collection – 32 teams, 32 references, limited to 104 pieces each

The Chronomat NFL Collection is Breitling's biggest launch of the year, with 104-piece limited editions made for each of the 32 teams.

The skeletonised TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph gets an Extreme Sport makeover

Hands On

05.09.24

The skeletonised TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph gets an Extreme Sport makeover

Bigger, bolder, and more skeletonised.

The Time+Tide team picks their GPHG favourites and snubs

Lists

05.09.24

The Time+Tide team picks their GPHG favourites and snubs

It's that time of the year again, but other than our favourites, here's a few brands we think got snubbed.

Swatch is finally selling the MoonSwatch on its website, but…

News

05.09.24

Swatch is finally selling the MoonSwatch on its website, but…

The MoonSwatch is finally available online for purchase. Well... At least four models are, and exclusively in the USA and China.

Gregory Kissling becomes the new CEO of Breguet

News

05.09.24

Gregory Kissling becomes the new CEO of Breguet

Gregory Kissling is reportedly taking the job of CEO at Breguet after as successful run as the VP of Product at Omega.

14 of the best panda dial chronographs for all your high-contrast chronograph needs

Buying Guides

05.09.24

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14 of the best panda dial chronographs for all your high-contrast chronograph needs

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world.

Seiko serves up another limited-edition, Australian whisky-inspired Presage Cocktail Time with a delicious dial

Introducing

04.09.24

Seiko serves up another limited-edition, Australian whisky-inspired Presage Cocktail Time with a delicious dial

Following on from the success of last year's "Irori Moments", Seiko collaborates with formative Australian whisky distillery Lark on a second Australasian limited edition.