WATCHES & WONDERS 2024
The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are five of the best.
The well-established microbrand gives its brawny diver a slew of mother-of-pearl dials.
The mid-range integrated-bracelet watch was just updated with a fresh colour palette.
With strong releases across three model lines, TAG Heuer makes a strong claim for the 2023 "best of" crown.
Making the most of an ETA hand-wound classic, Maen introduce a properly refined integrated-bracelet proposition.
Out of the ten craziest watches of 2023, it's arguable that half of them are from this Vacheron Constantin collection.
Could this hold the key for improved availability, or is it just an unimportant obstacle for the Rolex machine?
With a choice of new-old-stock or new-age, these aren't just stocking-fillers.
How do you pick a favourite child? That's exactly what Andrew made Georges Kern do moments after meeting him.
IWC reveals they created and delivered prop watches to be featured in the upcoming film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Inspired by these prop watches,…
There's more to Blancpain in 2023 than just their headline-stealing collaboration with Swatch.
Borna explores some unexpected and rare Universal Genève models, alongside fan-favourites.
Australia's national gemstone is honoured in a white gold-rimmed Piaget dial.
REC pay tribute to the best-known stunt rider of all time, with a piece of history in each watch.
Zach encounters a true first-world watch problem after acquiring a grail.
With seven animations and some incredible artisan handiwork, this is another example of LV's know-how.
We begin to wrap up the year with the brands that were outstanding in their efforts, starting with Bovet.
The simplest of gifts can be important if there is a story behind them. It also helps if it happens to be a JLC Atmos…
Watch brands have been hard at work unveiling last-minute entries ahead of the gift-giving season.
The smallest Riviera that debuted in 2023 has some compelling options at the entry-level luxury integrated-bracelet end of the market.
The notion of a one-watch collection is the most prominent oxymoron within our hobby. A collection implies multiple, yet all the time, whether over coffees,…
Rounding out our holiday buying guides for the year, we go almost full out, with picks only limited by a lofty US$50,000 budget. Choosing only…
From John Player Special Daytonas to Hammer Panerai, Zach explores Important Watches results.
These playful field watches feature a pretty impressive dial design that’s a first in the watch industry.
A fan-favourite brand is set to make its return, and the humble G-Shock reaches new heights.
Continuing our buying guide for the holiday season, we bring you the best watches from our latest NOW Magazine Buying Guide under US$10,000. While some of…
We take a closer look at a microbrand entry into an surprisingly sparse section of the GMT market.
Omega's brawniest diver makes a blue-tinged comeback with vintage sizing.
After some more budget-friendly options, we enter a more luxurious realm.
A tasteful sandwich dial, enormous amount of lume and on-the-fly micro-adjustment helps this Swedish watch stand out from the pack.
With strong releases left, right, and centre, TAG Heuer has played their cards right this year.
For those with a little more cash to play, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.
They've bought the name, so how can Breitling honour the Universal Genève legacy?
These modern pilot's watches nevertheless still pay homage to the history of flight and pilot’s watches with subtle touches.
Thought that diamonds on a watch cannot be tasteful? Think again.
In honour of World Mountains Day, we look at some of the best mountaineering watches on the market.
Just in time for the holidays, The Time+Tide team picks the best watches under $500 to gift for the holidays.
“We are a little bit arrogant. We feel that we are the king of the customer - and it’s the customer who is the king.…
The meanest AMG goes perfectly with the biggest Pilot's Watch.
Pairing compact dimensions with excellent features for the price point, the Gin Clear is a capable diver.
With nods to the winners' medals and revolutionary icon Marianne, Omega pays tribute to the Paris Olympics.
Ulysse Nardin is a brand that has a ton of momentum at present. After a bit of a rocky era under Kering, and with a…
The Bovet Bovet Récital 26 Chapter 2 Golden Dragon is truly a demonstration of their capabilities in the haute-luxury sector, encompassing both artisanal and engineering…
From Gran Turismo collabs to early Valentine's Day releases, we bring you all the week's headlines.
With the sleek time-only Tambour being all the rage, Zach takes a look at a very different proposition.
This US-assembled, Swiss-made, Australian watch is Bausele's most interesting creation yet.
The most advanced chronograph in the brand's line-up gets a fully reflective makeover.
From a purple Daytona to an Advanced Research Patek Philippe - Zach brings you the inside scoop.
Zach reminisces his time at Piaget with the new rubber-clad Polo.
A single masked thief allegedly stole watches worth an estimated total of A$2 million from Chadstone Shopping Centre.
Hublot's latest release doubles down on purple and baby blue being Miami colours.
The Amsterdam-based Ace Jewelers are really making their name known throughout the watch world thanks to their collaborations, especially with the likes of Nomos and…
The solar-powered collection expands with two luxe takes on the successful Solargraph recipe.
The spec-monster microbrand introduces a new mid-size diver with their signature stamp of excellent quality.
The BBC sheds light on one of the worse watch trends in recent years.
If you have other suggestions - we're all ears.
When is a Nomos watch not a watch? When it's a sundial you can wear on your finger.
Throughout history, it’s generally been assumed that something is worth more when it’s in better condition. But just as pre-ripped jeans found their popularity in…
Summer-ready colours and a small size increase add a breath of fresh air to the funky design.
New documentary reveals an unsurprising brand for Sly, but perhaps a surprising size.
We turn to the Internet, the source of all truths, to dig up the dirt on watch collecting.
Fine watchmaking inspired by the symmetry of Leonardo Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man.
The microbrand tributes WWI-era pieces with an angled display and period-appropriate straps.
