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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…
Five of the best watches that exude “robust elegance”
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Five of the best watches that exude “robust elegance”

Last week I touched upon the idea of robust elegance after spotting fitness model Jen Selter wearing her Rolex Datejust 36 in a variety of…
Goodbye buyer’s remorse: How to buy a watch sight unseen
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Goodbye buyer’s remorse: How to buy a watch sight unseen

In 2021, the average watch consumer is less likely than ever to try on a watch before buying it. And it’s not because they’re filthy…
Oscar Isaac sports a Piaget Polo S in upcoming film “The Card Counter”
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Oscar Isaac sports a Piaget Polo S in upcoming film “The Card Counter”

As COVID restrictions ease in New York, one of the things I am very excited to bring back into my life is going to the…
Three big questions raised by the sale of the green dial steel Nautilus for half a million US dollars. What are your answers?
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Three big questions raised by the sale of the green dial steel Nautilus for half a million US dollars. What are your answers?

The watch community hit peak frustration last week, irked by the sale of a still-sealed, green dial steel Nautilus for $490,000 USD. Flipping is rife…
What does the “fit and finish” of a watch actually mean and should I even care?
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What does the “fit and finish” of a watch actually mean and should I even care?

“Fit and Finish”. If you search watch forums enough or eyeball videos on Youtube, you will undoubtedly run into this term. Initially, I had an…
JOIN US: We are seeking an incredible Australian-based Account Manager
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JOIN US: We are seeking an incredible Australian-based Account Manager

Editor’s note: We are keeping you all in the loop of another opportunity to join the Time+Tide team. Thanks to all those that heard the…
Until we get more Oysterflex, these are our preferred Rolex rubber strap options on the market
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Until we get more Oysterflex, these are our preferred Rolex rubber strap options on the market

Like Romeo and Juliet, the Rolex Submariner and the Oysterflex bracelet were meant to be together. The iconic diver’s watch and (probably) the world’s best…
Cheap Bastard: The Undone Urban 34 Killy Black Rose is a $300 tangerine dream
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Cheap Bastard: The Undone Urban 34 Killy Black Rose is a $300 tangerine dream

Unlike my erudite and learned colleagues on this website, those who have read this column in the past will know my horological lusts aren’t governed…
VIDEO: The Rolex Submariner vs the Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight Bronze
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VIDEO: The Rolex Submariner vs the Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight Bronze

When assessing any dive watch, comparisons to the iconic Rolex Submariner are inevitably going to pop up. But the other day in the Time+Tide office,…
INTRODUCING: The Farer Lander IV GMT puts a British twist on a classic watch
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INTRODUCING: The Farer Lander IV GMT puts a British twist on a classic watch

Every time I encounter a new Farer, I’m looking forward to a double delight. This brand specialises in juxtaposing a very British sense of elegance…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Makina Raum is a statement piece that dares to be different
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Makina Raum is a statement piece that dares to be different

In some ways, the boom of microbrands in the past few years has reignited the golden age of suppliers from the 1950s. Leaf through a…
EDITOR’S PICK: The best his & hers watches, including Audemars Piguet, Omega and TAG Heuer
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EDITOR’S PICK: The best his & hers watches, including Audemars Piguet, Omega and TAG Heuer

EDITOR’S NOTE: Do couples who dress together stay together? Or do they just look like escapees from the same cult? Many will find the idea…
HANDS-ON: The Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional Powermatic 80 combines great value with hardcore performance
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HANDS-ON: The Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional Powermatic 80 combines great value with hardcore performance

With the barrage of vintage reissue divers on the market, it can be a relief to see a watch that isn’t afraid to play it…
WATCHSPOTTING: A recovering Conor McGregor and a pre-show Biebs are making 36mm gold Rolex great again
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WATCHSPOTTING: A recovering Conor McGregor and a pre-show Biebs are making 36mm gold Rolex great again

It’s been nearly two weeks since The Notorious MMA, Conor McGregor, suffered a gruesome leg injury at UFC 264. After a successful three and a…
Knowledge is power: 5 things we wish all watch brands told us
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Knowledge is power: 5 things we wish all watch brands told us

A picture might be able to tell a thousand words, but there’s still no substitute for evaluating a watch in the metal. Increasingly, however, many…
EDITOR’S PICK: Is the shockingly light G-Shock GMW-B5000TCM in titanium worth the price premium?
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EDITOR’S PICK: Is the shockingly light G-Shock GMW-B5000TCM in titanium worth the price premium?

EDITOR’S PICK: The G-Shock remains an enduring favourite for combining a super-tough build with a very accessible price point. But with the brand now launching…
BUCKS IN SIX! NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates victory with a Rolex Sky-Dweller
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BUCKS IN SIX! NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates victory with a Rolex Sky-Dweller

After a 50-year dry spell without a championship title to their name, the Milwaukee Bucks won the 2021 NBA Finals – finally living up to…
6 watches that tell the history of Longines dive watches in the ’60s and ’70s
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6 watches that tell the history of Longines dive watches in the ’60s and ’70s

Longines is one of the more successful and storied Swiss watch manufacturers over its lengthy history, which dates all the way back to 1832. But…
Sorry Matt, but I would never put my Rolex Submariner on a rubber strap
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Sorry Matt, but I would never put my Rolex Submariner on a rubber strap

Matt. I hear you. You made your case. But I would never, ever, remove the bracelet from my Rolex Submariner ref. 114060 – or any…
WATCHSPOTTING: The IWC watch that had a starring role in Gossip Girl
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WATCHSPOTTING: The IWC watch that had a starring role in Gossip Girl

Last year, as I was relegated to the confines of a New York City apartment for weeks on end, binge watching shows became the best…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Nautilus scandal and Jeff Bezos’ Speedmaster
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Nautilus scandal and Jeff Bezos’ Speedmaster

This is a new era for our Friday Wind Down. The recurring column has previously served as a recap of the stories published on the…
VIDEO: 5 surprising things we learned about the Zenith Chronomaster Sport, including why there’s a wait list
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VIDEO: 5 surprising things we learned about the Zenith Chronomaster Sport, including why there’s a wait list

Nearly everything about the Zenith Chronomaster Sport has been surprising. “Game changer” is a phrase overused to a point of redundancy, but that’s what this…
“I lost my grandad’s Rolex. Can I replace it with a knock-off?”
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“I lost my grandad’s Rolex. Can I replace it with a knock-off?”

“Moral Money” is a page in the British newspaper, The Telegraph that’s a bit like an Agony Aunt for the financially vexed. Readers submit their…
OWNER’S REVIEW: a month in with the Kurono Anniversary 朱鷺:Toki
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OWNER’S REVIEW: a month in with the Kurono Anniversary 朱鷺:Toki

At this stage in my collection I look for variety. Truth be told, I have already ticked a lot boxes: a stainless-steel professional Rolex, a…
People are losing their minds about the way Bezos wore his Speedy in ‘space’, but the truth may be even sadder
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People are losing their minds about the way Bezos wore his Speedy in ‘space’, but the truth may be even sadder

Over a quarter of a million people agreed with meme accounts like the one below when they declared that Bezos’ NATO over outer suit style…
EDITOR’S PICK: Remembering when Gael Monfils smashed the sh*t out of a $500k USD Greubel Forsey GMT Sport
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EDITOR’S PICK: Remembering when Gael Monfils smashed the sh*t out of a $500k USD Greubel Forsey GMT Sport

EDITOR’S NOTE: At Time+Tide we don’t like safe queens. Instead we believe that watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed in the cut and…
VIDEO: A short history of Longines dive watches in the glorious ’60s
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VIDEO: A short history of Longines dive watches in the glorious ’60s

Longines is well known for producing important pilot’s watches in the 1930s and gorgeous dress watches in the ’50s. But one area that’s sometimes overlooked,…
INTRODUCING: The Seiko Custom Watch Beatmaker SRPH19K
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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Custom Watch Beatmaker SRPH19K

When it comes to evaluating a new watch, many of us play the “what if” game. What if the watch had a blue dial? What…
Why this is the ideal brand partner for the Zenith DEFY Midnight
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Why this is the ideal brand partner for the Zenith DEFY Midnight

Watch brands always want you to write about their new ambassadors / friends of the brand. Whenever such opportunities are dangled, there’s a tacit understanding…
Fitness model Jen Selter understands the robust elegance of a Rolex Datejust
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Fitness model Jen Selter understands the robust elegance of a Rolex Datejust

When it comes to wristwatches, Rolex is the manufacturer known as “the crown”, but the queen of fitness is American model Jen Selter. With over…
So shoot me, I like my Submariner on a rubber strap ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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So shoot me, I like my Submariner on a rubber strap ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

One of our traditions at Time+Tide is a wristcheck on on the weekly editorial call. Last week, it was my 114060 Rolex Sub on a…
Cheap Bastard: The K14 oozes hex appeal in neon blue for $140!
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Cheap Bastard: The K14 oozes hex appeal in neon blue for $140!

Let’s talk about hex. And not in the curse way but in the cast-a-spell way. Because the hexagonal silhouette of the K14 from Klasse14 is…
You told us about the watches you bought and sold, then bought again (and again…)
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You told us about the watches you bought and sold, then bought again (and again…)

On the poster for the classic rom-com Groundhog Day, Bill Murray is depicted pointing at a clock.  This, of course, is to signify the film’s…
MICRO MONDAYS: BND Watches show less is more with a minimalist take on the tool watch
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MICRO MONDAYS: BND Watches show less is more with a minimalist take on the tool watch

The elephant in the room needs to be addressed, are we reaching Peak Retro? Do you feel a pang of frustration by yet another vintage-inspired…
Meet our new Editor and Deputy Editor – and apply for this Account Manager role if you’d like to join the team!
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Meet our new Editor and Deputy Editor – and apply for this Account Manager role if you’d like to join the team!

Today, we are more than just a bit tickled to announce that Luke Benedictus – yes, the Luke behind most of our  unputdownable ‘Weekend Reads’…
OPINION: Let’s face it, patina is just a fancy word for damage
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OPINION: Let’s face it, patina is just a fancy word for damage

EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’t get hoodwinked by the marketing spin of the vintage watch world. That’s the advice of Dan Kaufman, a veteran Australian journalist who…
There’s a new Tank in town: The Longines DolceVita adds sector dials to its range
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There’s a new Tank in town: The Longines DolceVita adds sector dials to its range

Earlier this year, Longines added two new Art Deco sector dialled automatic watches to their DolceVita Collection. The collection is the brand’s answer to a…
The Seiko Presage Studio Ghibli Castle in The Sky offers vintage delights with an animated twist
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The Seiko Presage Studio Ghibli Castle in The Sky offers vintage delights with an animated twist

Studio Ghibli is a Japanese national treasure in the world of anime with a vast output of traditional animated films. Each one is a very…