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When the New York Times wants to know about microbrands, Andrew McUtchen is often the first man they call.
Has the old adage of not wearing your dive watch with a suit finally become outdated? There's an argument to made that is has.
It's been named the "French Watch of the Year" by the Union de la Bijouterie Horlogerie, but is it worthy of that title?
Being the cradle of watchmaking, France is bound to have some good watchmakers - and it does.
The exhibition, titled "From Geometry to Artistry", is being exhibited at the Maison's flagship Sydney boutique until the end of September.
The Japanese movement powerhouse is well-known for its use in microbrands - but there's much more to it.
From affordable micro-rotor micros to high-end wonders pushing the complication forward.
Check out what WatchPro has to say about us opening up our new Watch Discovery Studio in London later this year.
Your 101 guide to keeping your bronze watch clean and shiny or green and grimey.
"We had more than 200 watch fans join us over two days... I can't wait for the next one!"
One of the watch industry's biggest conglomerates has played musical chairs this week, with a new group CEO appointed and brand CEOs moving around.
We explain the difference between the two main types of GMT watches, as well as the use cases for each.
Straps and bracelet stacks are not the only means to accessorise your favourite watch. Tattoos can be a bold way to liven up your wrist…
The JB200 PoulPro Night Diver gets a black PVD case and full-lume dial, courtesy of Fratello.
Watch dials that mimic the cool appearance of ice are becoming more popular: these pieces prove the diverse ways it can be done.
We're bringing the Time+Tide Studio experience to Sydney, hosting our first Studio Pop-Up on the 29th and 30th of June.
You read that right. We are going to be giving away two of our Time+Tide x Studio Underd0g ‘Hand Delivered’ Pizza watches to one lucky…
We hosted an event at Hublot's Sydney boutique where we presented the brand's 2024 novelties as well as my experience visiting their manufacture.
Small indies achieved spectacular results at the Only Watch charity auction this year, with Furlan Marri a particular standout.
An unexpected return for Snoopy, and Omega doubles down on their pursuit of perfection.
We chat through all things Furlan Marri - Kickstarter records, misconceptions about the brand, and, of course, our collaborative watch.
Editor’s note: Back in January, many of you joined us in our Time+Tide Discovery Studio in Melbourne to celebrate our tenth anniversary. It was a…
Watches and F1 go hand in hand, so we're on the ground sniffing out watch stories at Albert Park.
A sneaky new Day-Date for the Oscars plus an impressive indie debut defined this week.
The Seiko Birth & Rebirth pop-up exhibition in Sydney is a must-see.
We explain why finding smaller chronographs can be so difficult - and share some that are worth your attention.
The Le Brassus brand opens its new AP House in Milan, seven years after the AP House concept made its debut in the city.
All that glitters is not gold, but after reading this, you may have an easier way to tell apart gold watches.
What's a hesalite crystal? Is Hardlex better than sapphire? And what's mineral glass? Buffy answers it all.
The Collins Dictionary defines a cocktail watch as "a women's designer watch intended to be worn with formal evening dress as a piece of jewellery.”…
Hajime Asaoka's Kurono Tokyo returns with 3 new 34mm models that exchange arabic numerals in favour of his own bespoke Breguet numerals.
On Valentine’s Day, brands often propose new releases that could work as a his-and-hers pair, with similar styles but different sizes. For instance, this year…
With Watches & Wonders on the horizon, an avalanche of watch novelties are incoming. Here are five watch trends Tom wants to see in 2024.
Tom takes a good hard look at the watch industry's favourite marketing tactic.
Some watches far exceed the expectations set by their price tags.
Baltic, Furlan Marri and Studio Underd0g - each of these three collabs say something about Time+Tide.
Two days ago our T+T 10 festivities kicked off, and while it has certainly been an exciting few days, there is still much more excitement…
There are few better ways to celebrate a milestone than with the people that helped you get to that point. With more than 100 people…
Standing out in a sea of microbrands is hard, and not always done right. Here are some brands that make it look easy.
Thanks to popular demand, we outline five more microbrand winners of 2023.
Ten years. A decade. 69 years, in dog years. That’s how long Time+Tide has been going. To celebrate this milestone, We. Are. Going. To. Party.…
They've bought the name, so how can Breitling honour the Universal Genève legacy?
Wow… Nobody expected much in terms of watch releases this week, but some of the biggest brands in the industry unexpectedly decided to present very…
The new Travis Scott x Audemars Piguet collaboration marks the first-ever brown ceramic Royal Oak watch.
Labeg's in Melbourne, and the fourth edition of Australia's largest community-run watch and horology convention in Sydney promises more brands and events than ever before.
D.C. takes a stroll around the booths of Windup Watch Fair, a haven for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts.
The 70th anniversary celebrations of the Fifty Fathoms continues with a charity auction supporting ocean conservation.
While the Swatch x Blancpain collab opened the door for many to the world of dive watches, what are others in a similar price range?
Jamie and Borna were lucky enough to go driving supercars with Grand Seiko. Must be nice.
In the first episode of The Lineup, Zach and Marcus discover five French watch brands they've never heard of.
Your feedback has helped shape the evolution of T+T over the past 10 years, and will now help direct the next exciting phase of our…
Can it have a complication, and should it be precious metal? We endeavour to demystify the dress watch.
Charlie Paris shows off an evolution of the Concordia diver, powered by the Soprod C125 GMT calibre
What a week it’s been. Mere days after announcing that our Watch Discovery Studio is open to the public, we’ve already seen many of you…
Editor’s note: We’re beyond excited to share with you the news of the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio finally being open. In a sneak peek of…
There are those rare times when the watch industry seemingly comes together to do something great, causing even the most devoted online trolls to retreat…
Our Friday Wind-Down usually serves as a restful, fun read after a week of slaving away beneath fluorescent bulbs and drop ceilings. This week, however,…
Some microbrands just get it. Their designs are elegant, their execution flawless, their carefully chosen components top-notch, and their customer experience first-rate. But for every…
Throughout the last few weeks, we’ve brought you funky, affordable, sporty, vintage-inspired and some cult classics to the Time+Tide Shop. However, as a hub of…
Universal Genève’s story is one of the highest of highs and lowest of lows. The brand experienced fruitful periods for much of its lifetime, only…
On Wednesday afternoon in New York City, I returned to The Shed at Hudson Yards to check out the new Frieze exhibition of which Breguet…
Shining a light on some lesser-known brands is one of my favourite things to do here at Time+Tide, and the weekly Micro Mondays segment helps…
I get it, it’s the end of the week and you are probably rushing off to the pub to down a pint or slump on…
Over the past 10 years, French brands have been making real waves in the horological world. The country has seen a resurgence of fine watchmaking…
I’m sure you’ve come across the term before – hell, of course you know what a bicompax chronograph is! Just remember offerings from Baltic ,…
This week, we’ve had a lot of excitement at our end. We just launched our fourth limited-edition collaboration watch, the Nivada Grenchen x seconde/seconde/ x…
The extremes of microbrand watches are well documented. With hundreds if not thousands of new watches being released on Kickstarter every year, there is always…
Paris has many flattering nicknames from the “City of Love” to “the Fashion Capital”, and while it’s thoroughly earned both of those monikers, it should…
Editor’s note: Big news today out of Australia today. The hard border closure (in place since March 2020) will be removed as of February 21!…
Ok, so maybe having two top 5 lists instead of a single top 10 is cheating a little bit, but each of these watches deserves…
The global pandemic has changed many of our approaches to “unnecessary purchases”. With mounting financial uncertainty, the idea of spending multiple thousands on a piece…
Taste is subjective, we all have our individual preferences – therefore what irks me may not necessarily irk you. But What Tweaks My Tourb is…
October 25th marks the inaugural launch of The Pink Dial Project, a fundraising auction involving a long list of top watch brands in partnership with…
Recently, Ricardo penned the story “The Collector’s Crossroads: Can I call myself a collector if I’ve never owned a Rolex?”. In it, he tackled the…
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…
The watch industry has always had a charitable streak, but never as conspicuously as it does today. Charity auctions have been a key part of…
This week, the founders of Revolution, Fratello Watches, Monochrome and of course Time+Tide spent a debaucherous evening discussing the new releases from Watches & Wonders.…
Paris, Haute Couture and summer on the French Riviera – France has elegance ingrained into its very soul. Wrist-worn style is something we are used…
Yes, maybe you use your watch mostly to tell the time. But how about the joys of using a good old chronograph to time your…
For anyone who spends a lot of time on social media, and cruises around Time+Tide’s Instagram on a regular basis, they’ll probably already know that…
I can’t remember the last time we conducted a Fantasy Watch Collection poll at Time+Tide. But I’ve noticed something in 2020 amongst the team. With…
Editor’s note: It’s high time we updated this list, with some new additions knocking firmly on the door in 2020. But before we do that,…
The Arctic is a tough environment with long dark winters, where the isolation breeds creativity and a certain strict code of design, whether they be…
There have been several strange side effects of the rubbish situation we currently find ourselves in. Pushbikes, for example, are now more valuable than palladium. And because…
I don’t know how many times I’ve introduced a new segment, column or series on Time+Tide over the last six years. But I’d be prepared…
Media and watch collaborations: in theory, they should be a match made in heaven … and, let’s be honest, they almost always are. That shouldn’t…
Good news is hard to find in today’s locked down, socially distanced world. But we have some. Because today, after patiently waiting for all watches…
The Friday Wind Down was always intended to be some light relief to deliver to the inbox in that window between finishing up for the…
We’re very proud to announce that the ‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction in aid of the Australian bushfire crisis has raised more than $200,000…
Over the next two posts, we’ll be showing the final additions to the “Watch & Act!” Auction. Lot 19: Baltic Watches – Aquascaphe Prototype Based…
If you’re just getting in to watches, you don’t have to spend a lot to have a diverse and interesting collection to choose from. Here…
I write on Christmas morning, in Melbourne, Australia from the kitchen table of my parents’ house. The children are watching the Stick Man Christmas Special…