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Zodiac is a brand of firsts that you may not know about
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Zodiac is a brand of firsts that you may not know about

The plucky Le Locle brand has plenty of history of sticking it to the big box brands. Here are some notable examples.
Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials
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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Titanium or tantalum, carbon or ceramic? Which is best for your next purchase?
How the humble honey bee helps keep Jaeger-LeCoultre’s high watchmaking buzzing
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How the humble honey bee helps keep Jaeger-LeCoultre’s high watchmaking buzzing

Can making honey also help you make super-high-end watches? JLC certainly seem to think so.
The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers
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The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers

The best of the best from last year - with your help!
Celebrating complication with the most complicated watches of all time
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Celebrating complication with the most complicated watches of all time

Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.
Swatch starts 2024 with a new Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean of Storms
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Swatch starts 2024 with a new Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean of Storms

Another month, another MoonSw... oh wait a second. 
Battle of the French independents – Yema Superman 500 versus the Baltic Aquascaphe
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Battle of the French independents – Yema Superman 500 versus the Baltic Aquascaphe

Independent vs micro. France vs France. Yema vs Baltic.
New releases from Franck Muller, Seiko, Otsuka Lotec and more
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New releases from Franck Muller, Seiko, Otsuka Lotec and more

2024 kicks off with an independent-dominated collection of releases.
Why Zodiac is the brand that won 2023
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Why Zodiac is the brand that won 2023

A pioneering dive watch brand and their contemporary endeavours won D.C. over in 2023.
One-watch collection – these were your picks…
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One-watch collection – these were your picks…

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,…
TAG Heuer celebrates Lunar New Year with the Carrera Chronograph Year of the Dragon
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TAG Heuer celebrates Lunar New Year with the Carrera Chronograph Year of the Dragon

The Year of the Dragon ushers in yet another TAG Heuer special edition, this time in 42mm Carrera Chronograph form.
5 of the best asymmetrical watches
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5 of the best asymmetrical watches

No matter where your taste in watches lies, you can pretty much guarantee they’ll mostly be round. Given the circular nature of our journey around…
Everything you need to know about Christopher Ward
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Everything you need to know about Christopher Ward

We bring you the story of Christopher Ward - also known as the microbrand granddaddies.
New releases from Omega, Spinnaker, Ming and more
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New releases from Omega, Spinnaker, Ming and more

For this week’s selection, we have a healthy mix of incredible timepieces from the highest echelons of watchmaking, and more cheerful collaborations that give the…
Boo! The Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic seconde/seconde/ is a Halloween-ready pun of a watch
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Boo! The Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic seconde/seconde/ is a Halloween-ready pun of a watch

This 'Fifty Phantoms' is a spooky, cheeky and very on-trend parody of the much-spoken-about Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.
WHAT IF… Breguet were also able to use the co-axial escapement?
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WHAT IF… Breguet were also able to use the co-axial escapement?

Forget teaming up with Swatch: Zach speculates what would happen if Breguet took a leaf out of Omega's book.
The Héron Marinor is a classy Canadian dive watch with a tough secret
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The Héron Marinor is a classy Canadian dive watch with a tough secret

This retro-inspired dive watch isn't just a pretty face: it's a proper tool watch.
Our Editor Zach Blass was a guest on the latest episode of Wrist Check Podcast
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Our Editor Zach Blass was a guest on the latest episode of Wrist Check Podcast

This is less a recommended reading, and more so a recommended listening or viewing. A long time coming, schedules finally aligned and our Editor Zach…
5 of the best watches for Halloween 2023
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5 of the best watches for Halloween 2023

Get your spook on with these five pieces that will remind you just how valuable life is - or look like a pumpkin. There's no…
10 important firsts in watchmaking
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10 important firsts in watchmaking

There are many brands that claim to have a novelty up their sleeve, but there are first, and then there are first. Here are some…
Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one
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Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one

Looking at the headline, you are probably thinking “WTF Zach… what are you on about?” Of course, key metrics include diameter, lug-to-lug, material, depth rating,…
Going for a ‘Spring Drive’ with Grand Seiko
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Going for a ‘Spring Drive’ with Grand Seiko

Jamie and Borna were lucky enough to go driving supercars with Grand Seiko. Must be nice.
New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more
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New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more

Last week's big releases were particularly colourful, from laser tag-inspired Zodiacs to beautifully enameled Louis Vuitton watches.
WatchTime & Windup: NYC’s horologically-fueled weekend to return next month
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WatchTime & Windup: NYC’s horologically-fueled weekend to return next month

For those in the NYC area, the end of October once again promises to be a great opportunity to see some great watches 'in the…
The Zodiac x Worn & Wound Super Sea Wolf Laser Tag is a raver’s dream
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The Zodiac x Worn & Wound Super Sea Wolf Laser Tag is a raver’s dream

Decked out in photoreactive laser traces, the Zodiac x Worn & Wound Super Sea Wolf collaboration is one of the most fun releases of the…
Has the hype watch launch gotten out of hand?
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Has the hype watch launch gotten out of hand?

In this post-MoonSwatch world, are too many brands trying to take advantage of hype culture?
Another one bites the dust: Freddie Mercury’s Seiko sells for big bucks
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Another one bites the dust: Freddie Mercury’s Seiko sells for big bucks

We discuss the Queen frontman's humble Seiko, the semi-finalists for the inaugural Louis Vuitton Watch Prize as well as rare vintage Vacherons making their way…
5 of our favourite watches available via Sotheby’s x Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned
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5 of our favourite watches available via Sotheby’s x Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned

According to the Boston Consulting Group, pre-owned watch sales accounted for nearly one third of the total watch sales for the year – with pre-owned…
New releases from Zenith, Seiko, JLC and more
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New releases from Zenith, Seiko, JLC and more

Even if you say you are not going to buy one of them, you were probably eagerly waiting for the new Swatch x Blancpain collaboration.…
Sotheby’s Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on
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Sotheby’s Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on

Watch collectors love the hunt for their next watch, and auctions are a great place to find the next dream reference you desire. Sure, it…
New releases from Breitling, Norqain, Oris and more
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New releases from Breitling, Norqain, Oris and more

This week was a little surprising with Breitling quietly releasing several models (including a limited edition) and a couple of independents who presented classically inspired…
Another month, another MoonSwatch Mission to Moonshine Gold – this time with more lanterns!
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Another month, another MoonSwatch Mission to Moonshine Gold – this time with more lanterns!

Despite it being a more than a year since the MoonSwatch mania exploded, it seems like the hype is still very much alive. To keep…
5 of the best green dials
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5 of the best green dials

A green dialled watch can be a welcome tonic from an endless parade of black and blue. A considered choice. A statement that says you’re…
Could this obscure Submarine have been the first waterproof wristwatch?
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Could this obscure Submarine have been the first waterproof wristwatch?

Despite being a multi-billion dollar industry with hundreds of years of development, there don’t seem to be that many people dedicating their time to chronicling…
How Zodiac started the funky colour trend
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How Zodiac started the funky colour trend

The deeper history of dive watches will always be murky, especially on the topic of first-time achievements when simultaneous development had countless brands competing. When…
The Time+Tide Shop becomes the exclusive Australian retailer of Zodiac – a pioneering dive watch brand
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The Time+Tide Shop becomes the exclusive Australian retailer of Zodiac – a pioneering dive watch brand

The Time+Tide Shop keeps on keeping on, and we’re excited to introduce the latest newcomer – Zodiac. We’ll be offering pieces from all of Zodiac’s…
What is a dive watch?
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What is a dive watch?

Coming into the world of watch collecting can be confusing for a beginner, as watch enthusiasts have developed a small lexicon of their own. Although…
5 sleeper picks from the upcoming Sotheby’s Fine Watches auction starting next week
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5 sleeper picks from the upcoming Sotheby’s Fine Watches auction starting next week

Watch auctions are typically associated with record-breaking prices and incredible amounts of money spent on coveted collectables. During my visit to Sotheby’s Upper East Side…
Longines remind us why they boast one of the watch world’s most enviable histories
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Longines remind us why they boast one of the watch world’s most enviable histories

The person in charge of Longines’ heritage reissues must have one of the watch world’s cushiest jobs. I always imagine them lazing around for most…
MICRO MONDAYS: Marin Instruments create a skin diver for the 21st century
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MICRO MONDAYS: Marin Instruments create a skin diver for the 21st century

For those who were into scuba diving in the 1960s/70s and did not care for the professional-grade dive watches from Rolex and Blancpain, skin divers…
WHAT IF… Grand Seiko finally made a smaller dive watch
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WHAT IF… Grand Seiko finally made a smaller dive watch

Editor’s note: What if? It can be a prefix of imagination, wonder and hope. On the other side of the coin, it can also provoke…
Flight club: Fly first with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs
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Flight club: Fly first class with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

During the golden age of air travel, all seats on a plane were pretty much first-class seats. At the dawn of intercontinental flight, travellers dressed…
Sherpa recreates the original EPSA Super Compressor case
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Sherpa recreates the original EPSA Super Compressor case

Dive watches are more popular than ever, especially compressor divers. These ubiquitous watches herald from a time when horological engineering was at its peak, and…
Everything you need to know about watch finishing
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Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…
The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves
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The history of Landeron, the legendary manufacturer that never gets the recognition it deserves

In the collective memory of watch enthusiasts, the legendary watchmakers are the likes of Breguet, Lange and of course the holy trinity of Audemars Piguet,…
I DO: J.N. Shapiro just created the ultimate rings for watch lovers
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I DO: J.N. Shapiro just created the ultimate rings for watch lovers

Watch enthusiasts love the idea of melding horology with milestone events. Think of a birthday watch, graduation watch, or 25-years-of-service watch, for example. One of…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is a modern diver that oozes vintage style for a startlingly good price
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is a modern diver that oozes vintage style for a startlingly good price

It’s probably fair to say that Baltic owe their current status as an overachieving microbrand to the release of the Aquascaphe in 2018. Blending different…
The smallest watch you’ve never heard of
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The smallest watch you’ve never heard of

The watch industry has two major forces acting as historians. One is the obsessive group of passionate collectors who archive knowledge and record every minute…
TRADING FACES: Why I swapped my Rolex Submariner for a Rolex Explorer 1016
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TRADING FACES: Why I swapped my Rolex Submariner for a Rolex Explorer 1016

I have penned nearly a thousand articles for this site over the last two years, but two of the most read were under the Trading Faces…
The 5 best high complication watches of 2022
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The 5 best high complication watches of 2022

It’s nearly impossible to distil and encompass the variety and unique features of last year’s best complication into only five picks, but we’ll do our…
THE IMMORTALS – The F.P.Journe Chronometre Bleu is a retro-futuristic classic
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THE IMMORTALS – The F.P.Journe Chronometre Bleu is a retro-futuristic classic

In a space where so much history has gone before, it’s nigh impossible to create a timepiece that’s totally unique. For example, just about any…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Portnoy trolls Crash, Omega teases tiny yet massive update
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Portnoy trolls Crash, Omega teases tiny yet massive update

Davey boy, oh Davey boy. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has already found himself in hot water with, what he refers to, as “watch geeks”.…
THE IMMORTALS – The Baltic Aquascaphe continues to sell out on a regular basis. Here’s why…
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THE IMMORTALS – The Baltic Aquascaphe continues to sell out on a regular basis. Here’s why…

Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that examines a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already…
The Louis Vuitton Tambour book is like an in-depth biography of the brand’s favourite model
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The Louis Vuitton Tambour book is like an in-depth biography of the brand’s favourite model

You’re probably familiar with the concept of “dog years”.  This is the idea that dogs age at approximately seven times the rate of humans and…
NSFW! Holiday Hentai from a historic Swiss brand? Merry Christmas, I guess
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NSFW! Holiday Hentai from a historic Swiss brand? Merry Christmas, I guess

Erotic watches have long been a controversial topic. Some praise the individuality, artistry and taboo nature of these pieces, impressed by the intricately painted scenes…
That time we sought to fight the hype with six alternatives to the Submariner
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That time we sought to fight the hype with six alternatives to the Submariner

Editor’s note: Season 2 of About Effing Time premiered last week, and the three amigos kicked things off by tackling alternatives to popular watches –…
I bought four of my friends Seikos in 2019 – here’s how much they’re worth now
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I bought four of my friends Seikos in 2019 – here’s how much they’re worth now

I’ll admit that 2019 was a fantastic time for me personally. Not only was I blissfully unaware of the oncoming pandemic, but it was also…
VIDEO: Certina watches speed dating – a selection of sporty and elegant references
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VIDEO: Certina watches speed dating – a selection of sporty and elegant references

Certina are the definition of an underdog brand, with many of their Swatch Group relatives outshining them in marketing and general fanbase adoration. But, with…
Pierce Brosnan recalls his “knee-shaking” watch purchase in British GQ video
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Pierce Brosnan recalls his “knee-shaking” watch purchase in British GQ video

At Time+Tide we love a good ambassador and brand pairing. I even recently prompted the team to participate in a Fantasy Watch Ambassador Draft, matching…
What do the different grades of titanium actually mean for your watch?
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What do the different grades of titanium actually mean for your watch?

Discovered in 18th century England, titanium has found uses across virtually all aspects of industry, though, naturally, the one that most interests us is attached…
Why would anyone put a dive watch on a leather/synthetic hybrid strap?
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Why would anyone put a dive watch on a leather/synthetic hybrid strap?

The debate has raged on for years over putting dive watches on leather straps. It’s a fairly straight-forward argument for and against, with compelling reasonings…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Orator Sportsman Diver is the resurrection of a forgotten ’60s gem
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Orator Sportsman Diver is the resurrection of a forgotten ’60s gem

With a name like Orator, you would expect this brand to have a good story behind it. Thankfully it delivers, as one of watchmaking’s forgotten…
INTRODUCING: The new Breguet Classique 7337 and Classique Dame watches
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INTRODUCING: The new Breguet Classique 7337 and Classique Dame watches

The Swatch Group is full of top-notch brands: Omega, Longines, Blancpain, Glashütte Original and more. But arguably the brand under their umbrella with the most…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: This is the worst thing in the watch world ever
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: This is the worst thing in the watch world ever

There’s a necessary change of format to this week’s Wind Down because we’ve discovered the worst thing in the watch world ever. Admittedly, there’s some…
Evolution of a collection: Nick Faldo’s watch box steers well clear of the rough
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Evolution of a collection: Nick Faldo’s watch box steers well clear of the rough

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when golfing and broadcast legend Sir Nick Faldo recently ended his final broadcast as CBS’ golf analyst…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Grand Seiko Thailand makes the world green with envy, British survey reveals why people truly wear watches
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Grand Seiko Thailand makes the world green with envy, British survey reveals why people truly wear watches

Welcome to the Friday Wind Down. Let’s dig into some of the horological headlines of the week! Grand Seiko regional limited editions cause some of…
Hayek: “There could be another collaboration”. Which brand will get the MoonSwatch treatment next?
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Hayek: “There could be another collaboration”. Which brand will get the MoonSwatch treatment next?

A few weeks ago, Tim Barber wrote a great story for Wired about the evolution of the MoonSwatch, the wildly successful collaboration between Swatch and…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Daniel Craig’s NTTD Seamaster up for auction, BioCeramic Fifty Fathoms prototype, and Horology Forum is coming to NYC
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Daniel Craig’s NTTD Seamaster up for auction, BioCeramic Fifty Fathoms prototype, and Horology Forum is coming to NYC

Welcome to the Friday Wind Down where we’re going to dig into some of the biggest watch news from the week.   View this post…
How the Rolex Submariner went from bulletproof tool watch to stone-cold classic
Watch Education
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How the Rolex Submariner went from bulletproof tool watch to stone-cold classic

Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the…
Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London
Watch Education
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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

If you’ve spent any amount of time and money shopping for watches online, you’re likely to know all of the associated negatives. Sure, you’ll probably…
What does Jean-Claude Biver joining the Norqain board of advisers really mean?
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What does Jean-Claude Biver joining the Norqain board of advisers really mean?

Jean-Claude Biver is a legend in the watch world. He’s fended off the quartz crisis, revived Blancpain, rejuvenated Omega and headed Hublot, TAG Heuer and,…
WATCH CONFESSIONS: “Yes, I flip watches. So what’s the big deal?”
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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “Yes, I flip watches. So what’s the big deal?”

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first parts of our Watch Confessions series in which Time+Tide interviewed anonymous members of the community to get them to share their…
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris combines innovation with elegance
Watch Education
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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris combines innovation with elegance

Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the…
OPINION: Five reasons why a dive watch is the ultimate must-have in any collection
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OPINION: Five reasons why a dive watch is the ultimate must-have in any collection

It’s that time of year in Australia where you can hear cricket blasting from people’s living rooms as you wander down to your local beach…
EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list
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EDITOR’S PICK: Five platinum watches to put on your wish-list

EDITOR’S NOTE: Marc Hayek, CEO of Blancpain, Breguet and Jaquet Droz, said it best. “Platinum is among the noblest and most precious of metals,” he told The Financial Times. “It has extraordinary…
5 reasons you need to buy the new issue of NOW, the T+T Watch Buying Guide (including the story behind this Rolex)
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5 reasons you need to buy the new issue of NOW, the T+T Watch Buying Guide (including the story behind this Rolex)

How many watches were released in 2021? That’s right – an absolute shit-ton (we counted). So where can you start to navigate this galaxy of…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Andrew hits New York to meet the team, and be tortured by Quentin Tarantino’s watch (what is it!)
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Andrew hits New York to meet the team, and be tortured by Quentin Tarantino’s watch (what is it!)

If you run a digital media business, and it’s still in operation after the pandemic, then chances are you’ve hired someone over Zoom. Time+Tide is…
Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $7K-$10K USD
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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $7K-$10K USD

We’ve debated some of the best watches under $1,000 USD, from $1,000 – $3,000 USD, from $3000 – $5000 USD, and from $5000 -$7,000 USD. Today, in…
Have dive watches just received official formalwear approval?
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Have dive watches just received official formalwear approval?

Ever since Sean Connery’s Jame Bond emerged from the ocean in Goldfinger and peeled off his wetsuit to reveal a tuxedo beneath, the question has…
Every Watch Tells a Story: Tim’s tale of compassion and a Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 1589
Every Watch Tells a Story
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Every Watch Tells a Story: Tim’s tale of compassion and a Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 1589

Editor’s Note: We asked for the anecdotes behind your timepieces as part of our Every Watch Tells A Story series. Straight away, we got this…
Buy It Now: 4 watches to snatch up from eBay and their “What’s Trending” September sale ending today
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Buy It Now: 4 watches to snatch up from eBay and their “What’s Trending” September sale ending today

Whether due to the pandemic, or the nuances of sourcing pieces at retail, many watch buyers look to buy from a distance online in favor…
EDITOR’S PICK: Why I didn’t trade my collection for a Patek Philippe 5066 Aquanaut
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EDITOR’S PICK: Why I didn’t trade my collection for a Patek Philippe 5066 Aquanaut

EDITOR’S NOTE: There are some members of the Time+Tide team whose watch collection seems to change on a monthly basis. There are constant purchases, trades,…
HANDS-ON: The return of the Rainbow Diver Limited Edition! The 2021 Mido Decompression Timer 1961
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HANDS-ON: The return of the Rainbow Diver Limited Edition! The 2021 Mido Decompression Timer 1961

Let’s take a quick dip into diving watch history. The brands who really birthed the category as we know it today are Rolex/Tudor and Blancpain…
DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 6 alternatives to the Rolex Submariner
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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 6 alternatives to the Rolex Submariner

It is finally time to tackle the Rolex Submariner. As a refresher for those who may not have seen previous entries in the Don’t Feed…
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…
Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond
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Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond

Getting frustrated wondering if you’ll ever get to see the endlessly delayed new James Bond film, No Time To Die? Well, count yourself lucky that…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Peren Nera Rogue is a future-proof take on a mythical 60s diver
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Peren Nera Rogue is a future-proof take on a mythical 60s diver

Gone rogue: UK / US /adjective: “Behaving in ways that are not expected or not normal.” You might think this a tough-talking opening pitch, but…
Baselworld 2022 is back, but does anyone care any more?
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Baselworld 2022 is back, but does anyone care any more?

Just like the Fast and Furious franchise, the Baselworld watch fair is refusing to die. That’s right, Baselworld 2022 is back, but it’s unlikely to…
EDITOR’S PICK: Tennis player Gael Monfils has a watch collection as thrilling as his tennis
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EDITOR’S PICK: Tennis player Gael Monfils has a watch collection as thrilling as his tennis

EDITOR’S NOTE: Playing with his spaghetti-legged exuberance and freakish athleticism, Gael Monfils is one of the joys of modern tennis. So it was disappointing to…
Inside a $140,000 watch scam (& how to avoid getting conned yourself)
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Inside a $140,000 watch scam (& how to avoid getting conned yourself)

The buyer seemed totally legit. He’d contacted Gautaman Senivasan, a Singapore watch collector/trader (@Calibre65.SG) to express interest in buying an F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu. As…
Would you rock a $100,000 rose-gold tourbillon for cave diving? Meet the man who does…
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Would you rock a $100,000 rose-gold tourbillon for cave diving? Meet the man who does…

When it comes to watches, I am continuously torn between the two extremes of my personality. On one side there’s my inner OCD stress-head who…
5 watches spotted at our first Sydney Club Event in what felt like decades!
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5 watches spotted at our first Sydney Club Event in what felt like decades!

What before COVID was a regular, and totally normal, occurrence – meeting up at a bar with friends to drink gin and talk watches –…
How our 27-year-old US Editor traded his way to a spectacular watch collection on a budget
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How our 27-year-old US Editor traded his way to a spectacular watch collection on a budget

For a 27-year-old who isn’t the son of an oligarch, Zach Blass has amassed a serious watch collection. Highlights in his watch box include an…
Can we all just admit that “erotic watches” are cringeworthy and embarrassing?
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Can we all just admit that “erotic watches” are cringeworthy and embarrassing?

Some chapters of our sexual lives are best left behind – so why aren’t erotic watches dead and buried?  This question sprung to mind last…
Dive watch fundamentals – Why Rolex still wears the crown of the deep
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Dive watch fundamentals – Why Rolex still wears the crown of the deep

There’s a strong argument that the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms was the first real diver’s watch of its kind… and that’s because it was. It’s also…
The watch collection of tennis player Gael Monfils is as thrilling as his playing style
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The watch collection of tennis player Gael Monfils is as thrilling as his playing style

It is no secret Gael Monfils is an absolute superstar on the tennis court. He is known for his lively and exciting matches where his…
11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 1 – Johnny Dowell aka King Nerd and his Bamford G-Shock, vintage Omega and more
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11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 1 – Johnny Dowell aka King Nerd and his Bamford G-Shock, vintage Omega and more

Editor’s note: A few months back, we announced that former Editor of GQ Australia, Mike Christensen, was to be our first European Editor. Based in…
Those crazy bastards at Watchonista are sponsoring a NASCAR team
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Those crazy bastards at Watchonista are sponsoring a NASCAR team

Editor’s note: There’s always been a healthy competitiveness between Time+Tide and Watchonista. This was evident when we recently did an Instagram live session that quickly…
Biver looks to 2021 and says that “most brands will have a V-shaped recovery” to the pandemic
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Biver looks to 2021 and says that “most brands will have a V-shaped recovery” to the pandemic

We recently reported on Jean-Claude Biver’s view of the pandemic, after he sat down on a Zoom call with our European Editor Mike. The larger…