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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

21.01.24

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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?

Hamilton expands their most popular field range with additional Khaki Pilot Aviation references

Hands On

18.01.24

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Hamilton expands their most popular field range with additional Khaki Pilot Aviation references

Simplify, and add better leather straps seemed to be the brief at Hamilton.

Lists

14.01.24

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5 of the best Spanish watch brands

Usually not considered a watchmaking hotspot, Spain has some hidden horological gems.

New releases from Bell & Ross, Ulysse Nardin, Blancpain and more

Last Week in Watches

14.01.24

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New releases from Bell & Ross, Ulysse Nardin, Blancpain and more

Brands usher in the Year of the Dragon with varied releases, Seiko does their thing, and a new 'Thrifty Fathoms'.

The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers

Watch Culture

13.01.24

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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!

IWC celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a subtle yet handsome Portugieser Chronograph

Introducing

09.01.24

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IWC celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a subtle yet handsome Portugieser Chronograph

Where other brands have gone overboard with dragons, IWC's crafted a tasteful piece that'll look good long after LNY.

New releases from Franck Muller, Seiko, Otsuka Lotec and more

Last Week in Watches

07.01.24

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New releases from Franck Muller, Seiko, Otsuka Lotec and more

2024 kicks off with an independent-dominated collection of releases.

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2023 – Citizen, Tudor, Lip

Lists

02.01.24

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The three watches Jamie wore most in 2023 – Citizen, Tudor, Lip

French, Swiss and Japanese - Jamie's 2023 high rotation contains multitudes.

More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Lists

01.01.24

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More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Thanks to popular demand, we outline five more microbrand winners of 2023.

Celebrating the Seamaster, the Paris Olympics and new tech – the best of Omega in 2023

Lists

26.12.23

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Celebrating the Seamaster, the Paris Olympics and new tech – the best of Omega in 2023

A plethora of Seamasters and some internet-breaking tech marked Omega's 2023.

Opinion

19.12.23

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Why Blancpain is the brand that won 2023

There's more to Blancpain in 2023 than just their headline-stealing collaboration with Swatch.

Top Swiss watch CEOs tell Fortune they’ve been too “arrogant” as the pandemic watch boom peters out

“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.…

Talking Freak, food, and more with Ulysse Nardin Chief Growth Officer Matthieu Haverlan

Interview

10.12.23

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Talking Freak, food, and more with Ulysse Nardin Chief Growth Officer Matthieu Haverlan

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…

BBC investigates watch theft and female spotters in London with a revealing story and documentary

The BBC sheds light on one of the worse watch trends in recent years.

Watch Education

06.12.23

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How does a watch dial turn tropical?

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…

The biggest lies about watch collecting, according to you

Watch Culture

05.12.23

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The biggest lies about watch collecting, according to you

We turn to the Internet, the source of all truths, to dig up the dirt on watch collecting.

New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

Last Week in Watches

03.12.23

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New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

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 “Father of G-Shock” Kikuo Ibe reveals G-Shock testing secrets, including an Australian bus

Interview

28.11.23

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The “Father of G-Shock” Kikuo Ibe reveals G-Shock testing secrets, including an Australian bus

Zach learns about the toughest test G-Shock has ever faced from its very creator.

Boldr’s Rally SRW – a driver’s watch with a hint of regatta timer?

What We Wore

26.11.23

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Boldr’s Rally SRW – a driver’s watch with a hint of regatta timer?

Titanium build, 200 metres of water resistance and great lume - for less than A$500. 'Nuff said.

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

Introducing

14.11.23

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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.

Loki masters time, but what watches do Tom Hiddleston and the Marvel Cinematic Universe cast actually wear?

Pop Culture

12.11.23

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Loki masters time, but what watches do Tom Hiddleston and the Marvel Cinematic Universe cast actually wear?

In honour of Loki mastering time in the season two finale, and the release of The Marvels, we decided to revisit and update our favorite…

New releases from Boldr, Bremont, Grand Seiko and more

Last Week in Watches

12.11.23

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New releases from Boldr, Bremont, Grand Seiko and more

We take a look at all the things brands have to offer before Dubai Watch Week 2023.

Nineties nostalgia – 9 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

Lists

11.11.23

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Nineties nostalgia – 9 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

We pick out 9 watches that not only '90s kids will remember.

Sotheby’s sale of two George Daniels x Roger Smith watches had a record-breaking result

Auctions

08.11.23

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Sotheby’s sale of two George Daniels x Roger Smith watches had a record-breaking result

When a big auction house presents their latest catalogue of lots, it is expected that it will be filled with various Rolex and Patek Philippe…

Buying Guides

07.11.23

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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…

Timewarp treasures – 8 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

Lists

04.11.23

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Timewarp treasures – 8 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

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…

Three heavy hitters and sleepers from Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction in Geneva November 5

Auctions

03.11.23

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Three heavy hitters and sleepers from Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction in Geneva November 5

A Sotheby's auction can only mean plenty of grails, with a few underappreciated pieces up for grabs.

The Certina DS Super PH1000M dives deep for cheap

Hands On

01.11.23

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The Certina DS Super PH1000M dives deep for cheap

As one of Switzerland’s most underrated brands, it’s great to get reminders of Certina’s place in watchmaking history. By the 1970s dive watches had begun…

The new Certina DS-1 Skeleton shows off the latest Powermatic 80 development

Hands On

29.10.23

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The new Certina DS-1 Skeleton shows off the latest Powermatic 80 development

With a wide open view of the Powermatic 80 movement within, we go hands-on with Certina's take on a skeletonised dial.

AVI-8’s Bell X-1 Glamorous Glennis honours the first supersonic plane

Hands On

28.10.23

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AVI-8’s Bell X-1 Glamorous Glennis honours the first supersonic plane

While it's not something that looks like it came from 1947, AVI-8's homage to Chuck Yeager and Glamorous Glennis is full of neat touches.

Boo! The Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic seconde/seconde/ is a Halloween-ready pun of a watch

Hands On

25.10.23

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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?

Opinion

24.10.23

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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.

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…

Introducing

20.10.23

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The Fears Brunswick 40 Aurora and Copper Salmon bring novelty and revisit a brand-saving colour

Fears size up the salmon-tinged colourway that saved the company in 2020, accompanied by a new mother-of-pearl number.

Sotheby’s auctions off #70 of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 for charity

Friday Wind Down

20.10.23

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Sotheby’s auctions off #70 of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 for charity

The 70th anniversary celebrations of the Fifty Fathoms continues with a charity auction supporting ocean conservation.

5 of the best watches for Halloween 2023

Lists

20.10.23

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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…

Everything you need to know about Glashütte Original

Watch Education

14.10.23

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Everything you need to know about Glashütte Original

The history of the Glashütte watchmaking region is truly fascinating, having survived all kinds of turmoil from poor mining returns, natural disasters and wars. In…

The Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition will not lead you astray

Hands On

11.10.23

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The Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition will not lead you astray

With its compass bezel, the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition is a field watch that knows where it's going.

The future of luxury watch marketing is 3D

Opinion

07.10.23

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The future of luxury watch marketing is 3D

Watches are big business, and despite periodic highs and lows, the industry is estimated to wind up 2023 at nearly US$100 billion. Naturally, competition is…

The ArtyA Curvy Purity Tourbillon is a great example of artisanal sapphire watchmaking

Introducing

06.10.23

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The ArtyA Curvy Purity Tourbillon is a great example of artisanal sapphire watchmaking

The ArtyA Curvy Purity Tourbillon embraces symmetrical and whimsical design. The Purity Tourbillon movement boasts a huge 17mm tourbillon cage that beats at 4Hz. Close…

5 French watch brands you’ve never heard of but should know

Lists

05.10.23

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5 French watch brands you’ve never heard of but should know

In the first episode of The Lineup, Zach and Marcus discover five French watch brands they've never heard of.

Buying Guides

04.10.23

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5 of the best space watches

Space may be the final frontier, but there’s nowhere humans would dare go without a good watch. Over the years there have been hundreds of…

Hands On

03.10.23

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Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton

Leaders in development of ceramic, Rado presents the latest in line of their cult heroes, the DiaStar Original Skeleton.

New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more

Last Week in Watches

01.10.23

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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.

Buying Guides

30.09.23

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5 of the best yellow watches

You don’t see too many people rocking a yellow watch, which is surprising as it is an easy way to reflect your own boldness and…

Has the hype watch launch gotten out of hand?

Opinion

28.09.23

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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?

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3

Introducing

25.09.23

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3

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).

New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

Last Week in Watches

24.09.23

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New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

This week’s selection mainly includes many watches that are off the beaten path. The famous independent MB&F and the very popular Furlan Marri are just…

Another one bites the dust: Freddie Mercury’s Seiko sells for big bucks

Friday Wind Down

22.09.23

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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…

Did Blancpain break their promise with this electric clock?

In-Depth

19.09.23

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Did Blancpain break their promise with this electric clock?

Blancpain famously claims that "since 1735 there has never been a quartz Blancpain watch. And there never will be.” Just how true is that?

Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

Hands On

17.09.23

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Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

The Rado Captain Cook range shows its versatility, with reissue-like references alongside distinctly modern, vintage-inspired pieces like the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

How chronometers went from ships to wrists

In-Depth

14.09.23

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How chronometers went from ships to wrists

As soon as John Harrison realised that a pocket watch could be made to be just as accurate as his 60cm-tall chronometer sea clocks, the…

From podium to pandemonium – Carlos Sainz chases down $500,000 Richard Mille thief

News

11.09.23

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From podium to pandemonium – Carlos Sainz chases down $500,000 Richard Mille thief

After delivering one of the drives of his career and scoring a podium in front of the Tifosi, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz found himself in…

New releases from Zenith, Seiko, JLC and more

Last Week in Watches

10.09.23

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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.…

What We Wore

09.09.23

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Longines Spirit Zulu Time

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…

A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – Fergus Nash

Interview

08.09.23

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A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – Fergus Nash

What makes the Time+Tide team tick? That’s what we want to try and uncover in this new series. This week, Time+Tide contributor Fergus Nash takes…

5 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

Buying Guides

05.09.23

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5 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

You don’t need me to tell you that the Omega Speedmaster is an iconic wristwatch, its legendary status needs no introduction, and its timeless design…

Buying Guides

04.09.23

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5 of the best analogue watches for kids

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,…

Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca shares 3 key insights into the future of the Type XX

Interview

03.09.23

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Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca shares 3 key insights into the future of the Type XX

Breguet is not like other watch brands. I say this not to simply point out that their products are distinct within the market, but rather…

Sotheby’s Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on

Auctions

01.09.23

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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…

The Doxa SUB 300β Sharkhunter is a mean-looking diver with a plenty of street cred

Introducing

29.08.23

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The Doxa SUB 300β Sharkhunter is a mean-looking diver with a plenty of street cred

Editor’s note: Since publishing this article, Doxa has announced an update to the SUB 300β Sharkhunter as a result of community feedback. The watch will…

New releases from Zenith, Vacheron Constantin, Mr Jones and more

Last Week in Watches

27.08.23

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New releases from Zenith, Vacheron Constantin, Mr Jones and more

With Geneva Watch Days inching ever closer, more and more watches are being presented. As always, we chose only ten, with some amazing releases being…

In The Shop

25.08.23

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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium

Dive watches have a firm grasp on the watch industry as an established style, however, field watches are beginning to be contenders for the best…

The Grand Seiko SBGJ275 and SBGM253 take to Mount Iwate skies celebrating the 9S movement

Introducing

24.08.23

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The Grand Seiko SBGJ275 and SBGM253 take to Mount Iwate skies celebrating the 9S movement

The Grand Seiko SBGJ275 and SBGM253 celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 9S mechanical movement The SBGJ275 from the Sport Collection depicts the cloudy sky…

Introducing

23.08.23

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The Longines Master Collection Small Seconds is what happens when a brand listens to enthusiasts

Longines unveils an engraved trio with three different dial colours in three different finishes The watches are downsized from 40mm to 38.5mm, in a move…

Buying Guides

23.08.23

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5 of the best eco-friendly watches

Wherever you look these days, brands will be happy to tell you how “green” their products really are, hoping that you’ll cut them some slack…

New releases from Grand Seiko, Garrick, Tissot, Bulova and more

Last Week in Watches

20.08.23

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New releases from Grand Seiko, Garrick, Tissot, Bulova and more

Novelty drops are picking up again, and thanks to the upcoming Geneva Watch Days fair at the end of the month, there will be plenty…

Why have colourful watches only recently become the norm?

Opinion

19.08.23

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Why have colourful watches only recently become the norm?

Watchmaking is not at all a recent development. Even if you’re only counting from when pocket watches were widespread, that’s still coming up on 300…

Friday Wind Down

18.08.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Tudor Boutique in Brisbane and TAG Heuer announces new trio of sports ambassadors

I’ll leave the novelty recap to our upcoming Last Week in Watches column, and there will certainly be a ton of news to come with Geneva Watch…

3 reasons you may want to take Leica seriously as a watchmaker

Opinion

17.08.23

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3 reasons you may want to take Leica seriously as a watchmaker

What business does this German camera brand have making luxury watches? Well, it's not as much of a stretch as you might think.

The new Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton shows off its beating heart better than before

Introducing

15.08.23

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The new Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton shows off its beating heart better than before

The latest edition of the Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton has been redesigned to better embrace the calibre H-10-S It’s available in 40mm or 36mm configurations The…

A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – D.C. Hannay

Interview

06.08.23

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A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – D.C. Hannay

Editor’s Note: What makes the Time+Tide team tick? That’s what we want to try and uncover in this new series that will turn the spotlight…

WHAT IF… Casio made the gold G-Shock a (more) regular thing?

Opinion

05.08.23

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WHAT IF… Casio made the gold G-Shock a (more) regular thing?

The WHAT IF…? idea is a versatile one, concerned with wishful thinking, hopes of market-changing releases, and nostalgic pleas. Sometimes, however, it might as well…

Friday Wind Down

04.08.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Zenith Pilot pop-up exhibit coming to NYC from August 8 to September 10

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…

Buying Guides

30.07.23

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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…

Buying Guides

27.07.23

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7 of the best dress watches

As our classification of what formal attire consists of keeps changing, our definition of what constitutes a dress watch is changing, too. This was an…

The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking “Paul Newman” Orange hits vintage notes for under US$500

Introducing

27.07.23

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The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking “Paul Newman” Orange hits vintage notes for under US$500

The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking is a meca-quartz chronograph that uses quartz for the time and a mechanical module for the chronograph This Chronoking “Paul Newman”…

Rolex, Patek, AP, VC – you can only wear one for life. These were your responses…

Watch Culture

23.07.23

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Rolex, Patek, AP, VC – you can only wear one for life. These were your responses…

For a watch collector, horological monogamy is a huge challenge. The idea of limiting yourself to one watch, or one brand, is enough to give…

Ed Sheeran hands out free pizzas while wearing a six-figure “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona ref. 6263

Pop Culture

11.07.23

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Ed Sheeran hands out free pizzas while wearing a six-figure “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona ref. 6263

If you’re a budding watch-spotter, Ed Sheeran is the gift that just keeps on giving. Highlights in his watch box include the Patek Philippe Ref.1518 – the…

In-Depth

09.07.23

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IN-DEPTH: The history of the Glashütte watch region

German watchmaking today is given the same reverence as the Swiss, if not even more in some cases. But many people aren’t aware that the…

Certina’s new all-purpose DS Action 34.5mm shows good things come in small packages

Introducing

01.07.23

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Certina’s new all-purpose DS Action 34.5mm shows good things come in small packages

Certina is introducing a small wrist-friendly version of their capable DS Action diver in 34.5mm The collection consists of five references with classically coloured lacquer…

The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

Buying Guides

30.06.23

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The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

The relevance of quartz watches as an option for “serious” collectors has been hotly debated on the forums, blogs and at the meetups. “They don’t…

I think I have hit a wall in my watch-collecting journey…

The Collector's Crossroads

25.06.23

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I think I have hit a wall in my watch-collecting journey…

Not to force a pun here, but I really am at a crossroads in my collecting journey. I don’t wanna sound too braggadocious, but ultimately…

Buying Guides

20.06.23

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10 of the best British watch brands

The go-to word for instant credibility these days is ‘Swiss made’, and while Japanese, German and even Chinese brands have made strides to topple the…

Buying Guides

17.06.23

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11 of the best pink dial watches

While typically thought of as a traditional industry, the watch marketplace has never been more colourful. Brands are becoming bolder, exploring a wide spectrum of…

Mido takes it back to the 80s with the Multifort TV Big Date, launching in the Time+Tide shop

In The Shop

16.06.23

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Mido takes it back to the 80s with the Multifort TV Big Date, launching in the Time+Tide shop

It’s the 1970s, and colour TV is the hot new thing, with bulging CRT displays lodged into units that were too heavy to steal. This…

Friday Wind Down

09.06.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Rolex celebrates 100 years of Le Mans, while Philippe Dufour is a birthday boy

With our globetrotting editor out and about on a Paris adventure discovering the Type XX, I thought I’d jump in and cover some of this…

Watch Education

08.06.23

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Who are #tide and what do they do?

If you’ve been paying attention to watchmaking trends in the last few years, then you’ll be incredibly aware of the push towards sustainability throughout the…

Buying Guides

06.06.23

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The 5 best Tiffany blue watches

In December 2021, a late addition to a Phillips Auction stunned the watch world when Patek Philippe introduced one of those watches that takes trends…

When are we going to accept that fashion brands can make legit timepieces? 6 amazing references from rulers of the runway

Lists

06.06.23

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When are we going to accept that fashion brands can make legit timepieces? 6 amazing references from rulers of the runway

If a luxury brand is synonymous with handbags or jewellery, most watch collectors won’t usually give them the time of day, as we tend to…

Friday Wind Down

02.06.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Citizen to open new NYC flagship, JLC announces Golden Ratio Music Show

Just ahead of the weekend, two brands have announced some exciting news! Citizen to open multi-brand flagship in New York City Some people hear the…

Tissot revives the trailblazing Sideral with a new forged carbon case (live pics)

In The Shop

01.06.23

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Tissot revives the trailblazing Sideral with a new forged carbon case (live pics)

The 1970s were a spawning ground for all things weird and wonderful in design, leaving behind the classical, restrained designs of the mid-century aesthetic. Bullhead…

The Certina DS Action Diver takes a trip to the darkside

Introducing

01.06.23

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The Certina DS Action Diver takes a trip to the darkside

The Certina DS Action Diver is now available in a stealthy black finish. The 43mm case is tamed by the black PVD and a 13.1mm…

How time shaped the Type 20 chronograph, and the brands that keep the legend alive

In-Depth

31.05.23

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How time shaped the Type 20 chronograph, and the brands that keep the legend alive

Watches and military history have an unbreakable bond. You only need to think back to the very beginnings of the wristwatch as a tool. During…

Buying Guides

28.05.23

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10 of the best sector dial watches

Among the more distinguished watch design languages was the Art Deco period, birthing iconic designs such as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso and Cartier Tank, alongside lesser-known…

Can you ever really retire from being a watch collector or enthusiast?

Opinion

28.05.23

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Can you ever really retire from being a watch collector or enthusiast?

As I always say, I was a watch enthusiast long before I was a watch journalist. I will always first and foremost be a watch…

Should watch brands cancel orders placed with the intention of immediately flipping them?

Opinion

19.05.23

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Should watch brands cancel orders placed with the intention of immediately flipping them?

Watch flipping. The practice, depending on which side of the coin you are on, poses one of the biggest problems or opportunities within the watch…

The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman 41 is more compact but just as functional

Introducing

18.05.23

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The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman 41 is more compact but just as functional

The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman 41 tames the beastly watch into a friendlier package. The case has been refined for comfort and accessibility. Its dial…

5 watch brands that know how to have a bit of fun

Lists

17.05.23

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5 watch brands that know how to have a bit of fun

“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” – Pablo Picasso I’m just gonna say it, watch collecting can be far too serious. Too often,…

Search Results for swatch

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Hamilton expands their most popular field range with additional Khaki Pilot Aviation references

5 of the best Spanish watch brands

New releases from Bell & Ross, Ulysse Nardin, Blancpain and more

The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers

IWC celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a subtle yet handsome Portugieser Chronograph

New releases from Franck Muller, Seiko, Otsuka Lotec and more

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2023 – Citizen, Tudor, Lip

More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Celebrating the Seamaster, the Paris Olympics and new tech – the best of Omega in 2023

Why Blancpain is the brand that won 2023

Top Swiss watch CEOs tell Fortune they’ve been too “arrogant” as the pandemic watch boom peters out

Talking Freak, food, and more with Ulysse Nardin Chief Growth Officer Matthieu Haverlan

BBC investigates watch theft and female spotters in London with a revealing story and documentary

How does a watch dial turn tropical?

The biggest lies about watch collecting, according to you

New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

The “Father of G-Shock” Kikuo Ibe reveals G-Shock testing secrets, including an Australian bus

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The Certina DS Super PH1000M dives deep for cheap

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5 of the best space watches

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5 of the best yellow watches

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Sotheby’s Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on

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New releases from Zenith, Vacheron Constantin, Mr Jones and more

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5 of the best eco-friendly watches

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A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – D.C. Hannay

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