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We take a closer look at a microbrand entry into an surprisingly sparse section of the GMT market.
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.
Just in time for the holidays, The Time+Tide team picks the best watches under $500 to gift for the holidays.
Pairing compact dimensions with excellent features for the price point, the Gin Clear is a capable diver.
From a purple Daytona to an Advanced Research Patek Philippe - Zach brings you the inside scoop.
The spec-monster microbrand introduces a new mid-size diver with their signature stamp of excellent quality.
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…
You can fly over to Geneva or Dubai for a watch fair, but the best selection of watches can always be found at an auction…
D.C. falls in love with a microbrand beauty.
Skeletonised watches are surprisingly controversial for pieces that show off intricacies of what we love most about watches. The ones on this list aren't -…
We take a closer look at Louis Vuitton's new ultra-luxe integrated-bracelet offering,
We take a look at this elegant mecha-quartz chrono from a Dubai-based brand.
40 is a significant milestone for many, and what better way to mark it than with a watch?
Titanium build, 200 metres of water resistance and great lume - for less than A$500. 'Nuff said.
After last week's Dubai Watch Week madness, you would think there would be a bit of a slowdown in terms of watch releases - but…
Rather than give the BR-X5 a full lume dial, they've given it a full lume case.
59 years on, Seiko debuts three new Marinemasters, paying homage to not only Seiko's first diver but also the first Japanese dive watch.
The final big watch fair of 2023 brought some great novelties - here are our favourites.
Two years after the original, the sequel drops, with a fresh El Primero-derived movement.
Spending time with Cartier's funkiest model was enough to prove the old adage about book-judging, and proved me wrong.
Full disclosure, I have meant to have these two watches go head-to-head in battle on the site for quite some time. Fanboys like myself have…
We bring you the scoop on Watch Oscars 2023.
We pick out 9 watches that not only '90s kids will remember.
Hublot introduces the brand's first-ever series-production central tourbillon in classic Takashi Murakami style.
Ball outfits their vintage-inspired Skindiver with an in-house calibre and a super-hard case coating.
I might not have a private jet or drive a Ferrari, but wearing this GS for a day made me feel like I do.
If you're looking for a stealthy, IYKYK sports watch, there are few better options we can think of.
The 1980s are often referred to as a decade of decadence and excess. With the rise in consumerism, along with the explosion in everything in…
It's perhaps the ultimate example of how radically simply changing the strap on a watch can transform its look - as well as a big…
Following the highly anticipated launch of the brand’s new design, the Studio Underd0g Field collection is finally available for pre-orders. Though they’re by no means…
We're pretty proud of all the limited editions that bore the Time+Tide name thus far, but the Nivada Grenchen ChaosMaster Sigh of Relief holds a…
D.C. takes a stroll around the booths of Windup Watch Fair, a haven for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts.
These unconventional sports watches exemplify the originality, out-of-the-box thinking, and superb execution Nomos is now known for.
The dodecagonal Riviera shape is moulded into a brawny diver with some impressive specs.
Hublot tests the theory of how many diamonds is too many with the new Classic Fusion High Jewellery. The jury is still out on the…
Inspired by vintage dive watches, Alpina outfits the Alpiner Extreme with a fauxtinaed Cali layout.
A watch is just about the best birthday gift, especially for a young adult. What? No. We're definitely not biased.
This 'Fifty Phantoms' is a spooky, cheeky and very on-trend parody of the much-spoken-about Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.
My watch collecting journey started when I was very young. Something inexplicable attracted me to these collectible wrist companions, and I can safely say I’ve…
While two-tone may transport some of us straight to the '80s, these five watches prove that the trend is on the rise again.
This retro-inspired dive watch isn't just a pretty face: it's a proper tool watch.
Independents and microbrands dominated this week, headlined by a new Studio Underd0g collection.
The Croatian microbrand dresses up their sea urchin inspiration, and updates the model they launched with.
Calling it their "second album", Studio Underd0g seem to have a greatest hits contender on their hands with the new Field.
Montoir's design brief was simple - classic dive watch, Swiss movement, affordable price - and they delivered.
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…
The watch world is currently riding high on another wave of hype as Swatch recently released its latest collaboration, the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba…
US Navy field watches, German fliegers, and Italian Navy divers all make the list of our favourite military-inspired watches.
With the whole world tuning in to Netflix's 'Beckham' series, we thought we'd highlight some of the star's most interesting watches.
With its compass bezel, the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition is a field watch that knows where it's going.
Just last week, Baltic launched their brand-new Hermétique to oodles of positive online fanfare. With an ever-growing collection of divers (now comprising steel, titanium and…
Like many new microbrands, Bōken was created from a desire to do good in an industry that has only recently become interested in conservation efforts,…
The flieger style of pilot’s watches has its roots in World War II, however, they’ve since outgrown their origins and taken on a life of…
Most 18 year olds will probably wonder why you need a watch when you have the latest iPhone, and that’s a fair point – if…
From the beginnings of the wristwatch in the trenches of World War I to mass production in World War II, we tell you all about…
Sporting the brand's signature tritium tubes, the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon EOD is backed by the US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit.
Decked out in photoreactive laser traces, the Zodiac x Worn & Wound Super Sea Wolf collaboration is one of the most fun releases of the…
Here's our guide to watches with open-hearted haute horlogerie looks at reasonable prices.
The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow is the first of the collection to undergo a more modern makeover in microblasted titanium.
The Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver gets a true GMT upgrade, courtesy of Miyota movement.
Crafted from 9K bronze gold, this is a luxurious, retro-inspired Fifty Fathoms that unites both Blancpain's heritage and the Maison's innovative present (and future).
Collaborating with underwater photographer “Cayman” Jason Washington, Yema show off their know-how when it comes to a more contemporary design with the Sous Marine.
Industrial watch design comes up a lot when discussing brands such as Hublot and Ball Watch Co, but any fan of Rammstein can assure you…
Another M.A.D. raffle, perpetual calendar goodness from A. Lange & Söhne, and wandering hours for wandering explorers from Vacheron Constantin
We road-tested the ultra-affordable titanium field watch for a fortnight to see if it lives up to the watch cognoscenti hype.
Off the back of another Apple September event, it looks like the new Apple Watch is about as exciting as watching paint dry
The new Tudor Pelagos FXD pays tribute to decades of Tudor watches on the wrists of US Navy divers.
TAG Heuer has been synonymous with motorsport for decades, and they’re back with an eye-popping new edition of their classic Monaco chronograph. The Monaco is…
Diver-centred brand Edox introduce the slimmer, and more dressed-up Neptunian Grande Réserve
Charlie Paris shows off an evolution of the Concordia diver, powered by the Soprod C125 GMT calibre
Horage's 'all-terrain' luxury sports watch receives an ocean-inspired second instalment, ditching its GMT complication while retaining some GMT DNA.
The Longines Spirit Zulu Time is a true GMT sized at 39mm to suit a wide variety of wrists; and I had the pleasure of…
I haven’t thought much about kids’ watches since… Well, when I was a kid. My first watch was a blue-dialled Timex with a manual movement,…
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…
There is no shortage of options for dive watches coming from the micro/independent market, so a brand launching a new model on Kickstarter must be…
Back when everybody wore a watch to keep their lives organised, most people only needed something that indicated the time and date. Nothing truly fancy…
Time+Tide’s new Australian Editor shares a bit about himself.
What do you get the man who has everything? Finding a good Father’s Day gift can be a real challenge – and if you’re a…
After working for lofty brands such as Cartier, Baume & Mercier, and Zenith, Brice Jaunet needed to forge his own path. Briston was founded to…
Ever since the 2019 introduction of the G-Shock 2100 series, more commonly known as the “CasiOak”, fans have been itching for a full metal version,…
The relationship between timekeeping and travel is a close one. With its roots in maritime history, progressing into aviation and our ceaseless endeavour to make…
The Florida-based independent watch brand Traska is making four of its five models available for immediate shipping this Sunday, August 13, at 11am EST. With…
Smokey Bear became established as a quintessential figure for all Americans towards the end of World War II. The character was created in 1944 to…
As a watch collector, it is very dangerous to assume that you know everything – and I am not just talking specifications, reference numbers and…
There’s a particular charm that bicompax chronographs exude – the two opposing, symmetrical sub-dials giving the watch an unmistakeable charm. To a watch nerd like…
At Watches & Wonders, Zenith overhauled their Pilot’s watch and debuted a new collection of Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback Chronograph watches. While…
Once upon a time, when Chat GPT made its debut and artificial intelligence became a point of mainstream discussion, we decided to let former president…
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…
You could say there are one of a few ways to make a dive watch stand out – a unique design, a superior movement, an…
The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant…
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…
For such a specific classification, the term “pilot’s watch” cuts a surprisingly wide swathe in terms of wrist-bound sub-genres. You’ll find classic chronographs, slide-rule bezel…
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…
We are bound to follow certain trends no matter which industry we look into. Whether it be fashion, cars, music and, for what concerns us…
This year the Bulgari Octo Roma received a long overdue makeover that brings it more in line with its more flashy sibling Finissimo. Not only…
Longines’ classic Flagship line gets a handsome new 38.5mm Heritage model in three colourways The new models feature both a moonphase and calendar function on…
Formex can be seen as an independent brand, but is one of the few that borders the independent and regular watch markets. Independent because it…
Rolex upped the ante in the deep sea arms race in late 2022 with their first production titanium watch, the insane Deepsea Challenge Sea-Dweller, boasting…