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21.12.24

Laurent Ferrier weaves brand DNA into the Classic Moon, complete with a brand first

Signature cues from several models come together in a cohesive manner.

Chopard x Art in Time debut Alpine Eagle His & Hers Chameleon Set

Introducing

21.12.24

Chopard x Art in Time debut Alpine Eagle His & Hers Chameleon Set

Don't get bogged down by the traditional "his & hers" nomenclature - the set is comprised of 41mm and 36mm models.

Our favourite Vacheron Constantin watches of 2024

Lists

21.12.24

Our favourite Vacheron Constantin watches of 2024

A small selection of Vacheron Constantin's best of 2024, with everything from slim dress pieces to the most complicated watch in the world.

Video

20.12.24

The new Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon is the brand’s first endeavour with the material

The Ultra-Chron Carbon makes history as the first Longines with a carbon case.

Watch brands are rushing to open Australian boutiques before the end of 2024

Friday Wind Down

20.12.24

Watch brands are rushing to open Australian boutiques before the end of 2024

A last-minute rush to get in on some of the Christmas shopping mania, perhaps?

The Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 costs $650 less than its micro-rotor powered sibling, so what’s the catch?

Hands On

20.12.24

The Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 costs $650 less than its micro-rotor powered sibling, so what’s the catch?

With a refined case, the new Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 is only marginally thicker than its micro-rotor sibling.

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2024 are…

Lists

20.12.24

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2024 are…

While I may not have been scouring eBay this year, I've certainly dipped in and out with a few purchases and sales shifting my collection.

Omega respond to mystery Daniel Craig Seamaster

News

20.12.24

Omega respond to mystery Daniel Craig Seamaster

Once again, actor Daniel Craig is strategically leaking a new Omega on behalf of the brand, wearing an unreleased Seamaster.

Buying Guides

19.12.24

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7 of the best Casio watches under $50

For less than $50, these seven Casio watches are no-brainers, whether you want plastic fantastic, or something a little more daily-friendly.

Louis Moinet goes extraterrestrial with the Starman

Hands On

19.12.24

Louis Moinet goes extraterrestrial with the Starman

The aptly named Louis Moinet Starman contains pieces from two different meteorites with plenty of astronomical Easter eggs.

Our favourite Grand Seiko watches of 2024

Lists

19.12.24

Our favourite Grand Seiko watches of 2024

Grand Seiko released a ton of watches this year, but we managed to narrow down our five favourites.

Holthinrichs and The Horology Club pay tribute to Hong Kong with the lumetastic Concrete Jungle

Introducing

18.12.24

Holthinrichs and The Horology Club pay tribute to Hong Kong with the lumetastic Concrete Jungle

Capitalising on the popularity of stone dials, Holthinrichs and The Horology Club team up for a collab.

Artem expands its HydroFlex strap range with fan-requested pops of colour

Watch Carry Wednesdays

18.12.24

Artem expands its HydroFlex strap range with fan-requested pops of colour

Australian strap brand Artem has expanded its HydroFlex range for the holiday season with new green/orange strap and navy blue/white straps.

7 of the best gift watches under $10,000, for when you’re ready to add a real heavy-hitter to the collection

Buying Guides

18.12.24

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7 of the best gift watches under $10,000, for when you’re ready to add a real heavy-hitter to the collection

Just in time for the holidays, we take the best watches under $10,000 to gift for the holidays from our NOW Magazine.

The new Ball Roadmaster M Model A raises the alarm with a new calibre

Hands On

17.12.24

The new Ball Roadmaster M Model A raises the alarm with a new calibre

The Ball Roadmaster M Model A brings a red and black 'Coke' ceramic bezel to its patented alarm GMT watch.

Hands On

17.12.24

Leica strikes a pose with the ZM 11

The esteemed camera brand's second foray into horology, an integrated luxury sports watch, aims for a broad audience.

Swatch releases a new Scuba Fifty Fathoms out of the blue

Introducing

17.12.24

Swatch releases a new Scuba Fifty Fathoms out of the blue

Catching us all by surprise, the new Blue Lagoon.

Can anyone actually tell white gold and stainless steel apart?

Opinion

17.12.24

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Can anyone actually tell white gold and stainless steel apart?

White gold is lauded as a bit of a stealth wealth flex, but could you be fooled thinking it's stainless steel, or vice versa?

Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

Pop Culture

17.12.24

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Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

D.C Hannay runs through a few of Anthony's Bourdain's favourite watches.

Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously

Pop Culture

17.12.24

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Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously

Are non-Rolex watches becoming more mainstream, or is it a case of comedians becoming more horologically aware?

Opinion

17.12.24

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Why Michele watches bother me so much

A staple of the US women's affordable luxury market, Michele watches are all show and no go.

All the ETA movements you should know about

Watch Education

17.12.24

All the ETA movements you should know about

Understanding ETA’s best-selling calibres will give you an insight into most Swiss watches, so here are the most important movements.

The Brew Metric Retro Dial says it’s bean time

What We Wore

17.12.24

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The Brew Metric Retro Dial says it’s bean time

The Brew Metric Retro Dial chronograph is an industrial designer's and coffee enjoyer's idea of a watch that teaches you how to pull your shots.

The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

Lists

17.12.24

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The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

Today we’re going to take a look at the top 5 most expensive Hublot watches, one of the grandest displays of unashamed opulence.

11 of the best gift watches under $5,000, for when you’re spending serious Christmas cash

Buying Guides

16.12.24

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11 of the best gift watches under $5,000, for when you’re spending serious Christmas cash

After some more budget-friendly options, we enter a more luxurious realm.

The Camp Fieldtimer is an excellent, alt-take on a field watch, with custom fonts and lacquer dials

Micro Mondays

16.12.24

The Camp Fieldtimer is an excellent, alt-take on a field watch, with custom fonts and lacquer dials

Powered by a manually wound Sellita movement, this is one of the more compelling microbrand field offerings we've come across.

Flipping the script: How the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso became a game changing icon

The Icons

16.12.24

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Flipping the script: How the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso became a game changing icon

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso travels from the sport of polo in colonial India to the world of Mad Men, Batman, and high horology.

Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT-Master II look better on?

Opinion

16.12.24

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Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT-Master II look better on?

To Jubilee or not to Jubilee? We debate whether the Rolex GMT-Master II looks better on a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet.

Two weeks on the wrist with the Louis Vuitton Tambour

Video

15.12.24

Two weeks on the wrist with the Louis Vuitton Tambour

Find out what Andrew and Russell made of this dressy sports watch.

The three watches Borna wore most in 2024 are…

Lists

15.12.24

The three watches Borna wore most in 2024 are…

Borna went from a vintage-inspired trio to a more diverse bunch for 2024.

7 of the best wave dials – surprisingly not comprising only dive watches

Buying Guides

15.12.24

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7 of the best wave dials – surprisingly not comprising only dive watches

Wavy vibes, just in time for Antipodean summer.

New releases from Bulova, Louis Vuitton, Urwerk and more

Last Week in Watches

15.12.24

New releases from Bulova, Louis Vuitton, Urwerk and more

A host of new releases as we wind down for the year at every price point with a few interesting stone dials making an appearance.

Watch Education

14.12.24

The traditional handcrafts of Bovet

Buffy delves into what makes Bovet so special today.

Lists

14.12.24

Our favourite Hamilton watches of 2024

Everyone's favourite field watch brand had a lot more going for it in 2024.

The 6 things we wish all watch brands told us

Opinion

14.12.24

The 6 things we wish all watch brands told us

Here's hoping watch brands will adopt Zach's thoughts as manifestos...

Lists

14.12.24

Our favourite Omega watches of 2024

It's been a big year for Omega with the Olympics and nearly endless releases, but we've tried to pick out some favourites.

Best gift watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

Buying Guides

13.12.24

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Best gift watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

For those with a little more cash to play, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.

A dinner with Rado and their new ambassador, top Australian cricketer Cameron Green

Friday Wind Down

13.12.24

A dinner with Rado and their new ambassador, top Australian cricketer Cameron Green

Rado's signing of Green reflects how the Swiss watch industry is finally taking cricket seriously... And that they've got a soft spot for Aussies.

Grand Seiko makes the SBGH349 Icefall larger, but also more lightweight – and also proves a trend

Introducing

13.12.24

Grand Seiko makes the SBGH349 Icefall larger, but also more lightweight – and also proves a trend

Grand Seiko outfits the Icefall dial with a 40mm High-Intensity Titanium case.

Lists

13.12.24

Our favourite Rolex watches of 2024

It was not a revelatory year for Rolex, but there were certainly some standout favourites...

Buying Guides

12.12.24

6 of the best engagement watches

Whether you're a ring or no-ring kind of person, getting hitched is as good of an excuse as you could get to gift or be…

Omega drop another surprise holiday release: a Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M in turquoise

Introducing

12.12.24

Omega drop another surprise holiday release: a Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M in turquoise

It seems Omega just can't stop surprising us with new watches this holiday season, treating us with a tasty turquoise fumé Aqua Terra.

The Vulcain Nautical Legacy Massena Lab presents an alternate history of Cricket diving

Introducing

12.12.24

The Vulcain Nautical Legacy Massena Lab presents an alternate history of Cricket diving

The hulking, vintage-style Vulcain Nautical diver and its alarm function have been given a Massena Lab-flavoured makeover.

Time+Tide brings you the British Watchmakers’ Weekender

Video

11.12.24

Time+Tide brings you the British Watchmakers’ Weekender

Take an inside look at the fun and madness of our British Watchmakers' Weekender held earlier this year.

We drop the top on the Porsche Design Chronograph 718 Spyder RS

What We Wore

11.12.24

We drop the top on the Porsche Design Chronograph 718 Spyder RS

The perfect watch to wear with your high-powered convertible... Or keep it strapped on while it's too wet to drop the roof.

Omega launches the Speedmaster Pilot to the public – no pilot’s license required

Introducing

10.12.24

Omega launches the Speedmaster Pilot to the public – no pilot’s license required

A new Speedmaster from Omega is dedicated to pilots with colourful features anyone who works in a cockpit will recognise.

The ArtyA Gears collection brings bespoke, unique pieces for under $20k

Introducing

10.12.24

The ArtyA Gears collection brings bespoke, unique pieces for under $20k

Unique pieces in unique case materials are the topic of ArtyA's latest chronograph release, the Gears collection.

The best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point

Buying Guides

10.12.24

The best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point

Some of the most refreshing dials to look at on the market today.

Video

10.12.24

Andrew unboxes his Toledano & Chan B/1

The Toledano & Chan B/1 this is worth at least 50% more than when it was released. Luckily, Andrew was able to get one before…

Best gift watches under $500, from sturdy stocking stuffers to retro throwbacks

Buying Guides

09.12.24

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Best gift watches under $500, from sturdy stocking stuffers to retro throwbacks

Just in time for the holidays, we pick the best gift watches under $500.

The RVNDSGN M1 is a welcome challenge to assumptions about minimalism

Micro Mondays

09.12.24

The RVNDSGN M1 is a welcome challenge to assumptions about minimalism

From the mind of internationally acclaimed designer Zach Raven, this intriguing minimalist watch offers space-age looks at a reasonable price.

Did Timex sneakily release some of the most affordable stone dials in the Q collection?

Introducing

09.12.24

Did Timex sneakily release some of the most affordable stone dials in the Q collection?

With stone dials making so much noise, how did these handsome, affordable pieces slip under our radars?

6 of the best jump hour watches that make time-telling easier and cooler

Buying Guides

08.12.24

6 of the best jump hour watches that make time-telling easier and cooler

Complicate the movement to simplify time-telling.

Citizen celebrates the Promaster Collection’s 35th anniversary with three distinct limited editions

Hands On

08.12.24

Citizen celebrates the Promaster Collection’s 35th anniversary with three distinct limited editions

The Japanese brand celebrates a major milestone with three different Promasters each representing a distinct environment: Sea, Land and Air.

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, MB&F, Zenith and more

Last Week in Watches

08.12.24

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, MB&F, Zenith and more

This week saw a whole host of releases from every corner of the industry as we enter the final month of the year and gift…

The Nomos Club Sport Neomatik is now available in a 34mm size

Introducing

07.12.24

The Nomos Club Sport Neomatik is now available in a 34mm size

The minimalist brand has taken its sporty line down a size to appeal to even more with the new Club Sport Neomatik 34.

What influence do Japanese collectors still have on the industry?

Opinion

07.12.24

What influence do Japanese collectors still have on the industry?

Japan is heralded as a place for amazing vintage watches and red-hot independent brands. But where does Japan's love of watches come from?

Introducing

07.12.24

Hanhart tugs at its fans’ vintage heartstrings with the 415 ES, bringing back the winged logo

Hanhart explores some lesser-known history, and brings back a taste of the 1960s.

Why modern finishing is often just a poor excuse for lack of detail

Opinion

06.12.24

Why modern finishing is often just a poor excuse for lack of detail

Here is how to do "modern" finishing right.

Andrew and Justin Hast host a night with the new blue dial IWC Ingenieur

Friday Wind Down

06.12.24

Andrew and Justin Hast host a night with the new blue dial IWC Ingenieur

Andrew and Justin hosted a night dedicated to the new blue dial Ingenieur Automatic 40 at IWC's Battersea Power Station boutique in London earlier this…

Hublot and Samuel Ross complete a trinity of collaborations at Miami Art Week

Introducing

06.12.24

Hublot and Samuel Ross complete a trinity of collaborations at Miami Art Week

Samuel Ross' latest collab with Hublot brings carbon into the fray for the first time.

You can now buy Christopher Ward in our London Watch Discovery Studio!

In The Shop

06.12.24

You can now buy Christopher Ward in our London Watch Discovery Studio!

Christopher Ward enters the world of retail for the first time exclusively at the Time+Tide London Discovery Studio.

The Baltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze proves we’re not over the power of patina (live pics)

Introducing

06.12.24

The Baltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze proves we’re not over the power of patina (live pics)

Baltic brings back bronze.