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Everything you need to know about gold watches

Watch Education

09.06.25

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Everything you need to know about gold watches

All that glitters is not gold, but after reading this, you may have an easier way to tell apart gold watches.

The 6 best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Buying Guides

08.06.25

The 6 best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Perhaps the most popular style of watches today, these affordable integrated bracelet watches prove you don't need to remortgage to get one.

11 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Buying Guides

04.06.25

11 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Three sub-dials on a watch is the go-to configuration for any chronograph, so we wanted to list the best on the market today.

Best watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

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03.06.25

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Best watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

For those with a little more cash to splash, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.

14 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter

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02.06.25

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14 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter

Our guide to the best Grand Seiko references of the modern era, and why they're so important.

17 of the best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

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01.06.25

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17 of the best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

We all know and love Seiko and Casio, but what about lesser-known, but equally as amazing brands from Japan?

12 of the best GMT watches for tracking the time all around the globe

Buying Guides

31.05.25

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12 of the best GMT watches for tracking the time all around the globe

Being able to track multiple time zones at once is both practical and romantic - here are some of the best watches that can.

The seven affordable tourbillon watches you’d actually want to buy

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30.05.25

The seven affordable tourbillon watches you’d actually want to buy

Tourbillons can be many things, but can they be affordable? These seven watches are proof that they can.

The best watches under $500, from sturdy stocking dailies to retro throwbacks

Buying Guides

27.05.25

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The best watches under $500, from sturdy stocking dailies to retro throwbacks

We pick the best watches under $500 - how hard could it be?

Plastic fantastic: the 8 best plastic watches

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27.05.25

Plastic fantastic: the 8 best plastic watches

Plastic doesn't have to equal cheap - here are the watches to prove it.

12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

Buying Guides

26.05.25

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12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

There's a stone dial watch our there to suit most tastes.

7 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

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25.05.25

7 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

Marquetry is a niche endeavour, but the results are astonishing, with the melange of natural materials making up wonderful paysages.

The 17 best German watch brands showcasing everything from minimal design to maximum finesse

Buying Guides

19.05.25

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The 17 best German watch brands showcasing everything from minimal design to maximum finesse

What if I told you that there is more to German watches than Nomos and A. Lange & Söhne?

8 of the best orange dial watches for those who need some vitamin C

Buying Guides

15.05.25

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8 of the best orange dial watches for those who need some vitamin C

Orange isn't really a colour that comes up too often in the dial conversation, but when it does, it often produces amazing results.

The 8 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

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13.05.25

The 8 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Hitting the open water? We highly recommend adding one of these watches to your kit list before setting sail.

13 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Buying Guides

09.05.25

13 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Here's a few reasons why quartz watches should not just be low-cost alternatives to their mechanical counterparts.

11 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

Buying Guides

07.05.25

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11 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

Hand-winding watches remain popular despite their old-school movement tech. Here are the ones that prove why that's the case.

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

07.05.25

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

7 of the best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

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05.05.25

7 of the best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Eastern Arabic numerals carry a uniquely luxurious and exotic connotation in the watch industry, and these are the best watches with them.

10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

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04.05.25

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10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

12 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

Buying Guides

02.05.25

12 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

From affordable micro-rotor micros to high-end wonders pushing the complication forward, these are the best micro-rotor watches around.

9 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

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30.04.25

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9 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

We look at the watches that blend driving inspiration and time-telling best.

The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide, from delicious doughnut to slithering Serpenti

Buying Guides

28.04.25

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The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide, from delicious doughnut to slithering Serpenti

Whether it's a simple Casio, dressy Serica, or luxe Bulgari, we think we've covered our bases.

7 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Buying Guides

28.04.25

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7 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Whether you're actually entering a cockpit or just dreaming of taking to the skies like most of us, here are 7 of the best pilot's…

11 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

Buying Guides

27.04.25

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11 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

While the definition changed throughout history, the word bicompax always signified elegant, refined chronographs. Here are some of the best.

19 of the best French watch brands keeping the historic craft alive

Buying Guides

26.04.25

19 of the best French watch brands keeping the historic craft alive

Being the cradle of watchmaking, France is bound to have some good watchmakers - and it does.

12 of the best everyday watches for any budget and any lifestyle

Buying Guides

23.04.25

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12 of the best everyday watches for any budget and any lifestyle

Wearing one watch everyday can feel like a drag to some, but the joy of a faithful companion is hard to beat, and these are…

Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Pop Culture

23.04.25

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Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Sponsorships aside, are there any actual watch nerds among the current F1 line-up?

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

21.04.25

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Tourbillons are associated with hefty price tags, but our list includes surprisingly affordable watches along with expectedly pricey ones.

Watch Education

21.04.25

All the parts of a watch, explained

We've put together this helpful guide to all the main elements of a watch, from cases to crowns and everything in-between.

Buying Guides

20.04.25

7 of the best minute repeaters

Chiming watches are some of the most romantic complications in the world, and their variety is seemingly endless.

Celebrating complication with 12 of the most complicated watches of all time

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16.04.25

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Celebrating complication with 12 of the most complicated watches of all time

Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.

11 of the best space watches to launch you beyond the stratosphere

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15.04.25

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11 of the best space watches to launch you beyond the stratosphere

With space travel seemingly on the rise you might want to prepare for it by getting the right watch for the occasion now.

14 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Buying Guides

14.04.25

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14 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Blue dials have always been popular, and these watches stand out as being the nicest money can buy right now.

6 of the best graduation watches that’ll have you doffing your cap

Buying Guides

13.04.25

6 of the best graduation watches that’ll have you doffing your cap

Some picks that are special enough, but won't put you in even more debt.

The 8 best automaton watches showing off the most romantic idea of a complication

Buying Guides

12.04.25

The 8 best automaton watches showing off the most romantic idea of a complication

Moving characters, singing birds, and hidden messages that come to life are just some of the hallmarks of the best automaton watches.

The 9 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Buying Guides

08.04.25

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The 9 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Nothing says vintage like the warm flash of pink in the dials of yesteryear, but here are some great modern salmon dials worth considering.

How the Big Bang created Hublot’s modern universe 20 years ago

In Depth

02.04.25

How the Big Bang created Hublot’s modern universe 20 years ago

Hublot's most recognisable model celebrates its 20th anniversary, so we take you on a Big Bang journey through the years.

16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

Buying Guides

25.03.25

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16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

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25.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Looking to shop for watches in the Harbour City? Check out this guide, written by our native Sydneysider, Jamie.

7 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

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24.03.25

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7 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

Most people are rightfully content with the original Moonwatch design, but these are some of our favourite Speedmaster Limited Editions.

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Lists

23.03.25

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Whether to achieve impressive records or create lightweight everyday companions, we look to brands that shaved off as many grams as possible.

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

Buying Guides

22.03.25

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.

Everything you need to know about the most common types of watch bracelets

Watch Education

21.03.25

Everything you need to know about the most common types of watch bracelets

Are you familiar with all the styles of watch bracelets? Here's a refresher.

10 of the best solar watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

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20.03.25

10 of the best solar watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

If you're going to make a watch battery-powered, might as well make it solar. These are some of the best solar quartz options out there.

6 affordable watches that look much more expensive than they are, from US$300 to US$3,000

Buying Guides

19.03.25

6 affordable watches that look much more expensive than they are, from US$300 to US$3,000

Bang for buck champions.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

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18.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

Buying Guides

18.03.25

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The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

The stone dial and integrated bracelet trends are old hat - it's time for the quirkiness of the 1970s to come back.

Watch Education

17.03.25

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Everything you need to know about COSC

What is a chronometer, or what does it mean to be COSC-certified? Here are all the answers.

Teutonic minimalism – 9 of the best Bauhaus watches

Buying Guides

16.03.25

Teutonic minimalism – 9 of the best Bauhaus watches

"Less, but better", the design ideology applies to all of these Bauhaus watches, though in vastly different ways.

Buying Guides

15.03.25

9 of the best watches under US$100

Finding a cheap watch is getting harder and harder, but there are still some quality options under US$100.

12 of the best microbrands bringing it to the big box brands

Buying Guides

14.03.25

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12 of the best microbrands bringing it to the big box brands

Here at Time+Tide, we're proud to be one of the watch industry's biggest supporters of micro and independent brands. Here's some of the best.

9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Buying Guides

10.03.25

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9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Built to be tough and accompany you on any adventure, these survival watches may just help you get out of a sticky situation.

The 15 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

Buying Guides

10.03.25

The 15 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

We've put together a list of some of the best chronograph watches on the market today that span the breadth of this popular category.

8 of the best mechanical digital watches to toe the line

Buying Guides

09.03.25

8 of the best mechanical digital watches to toe the line

A mechanical digital watch is borderline oxymoronic, but here are some of the best mechanical watches that digitally display the time.

9 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Buying Guides

05.03.25

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9 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Need a watch that can withstand the harshest things you can throw at it? Here are a few suggestions.

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Buying Guides

05.03.25

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Purple watch dials may not be the most common, but they are among the most evocative that you'll find on the market.

13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

03.03.25

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13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.

The V.F.A. 6185-8000 is a $90,000 Grand Seiko you’ve never heard of, but should know about

In Depth

02.03.25

The V.F.A. 6185-8000 is a $90,000 Grand Seiko you’ve never heard of, but should know about

Fair warning - Grand Seiko nerdery inbound.

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Watch Education

02.03.25

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Why is Switzerland such a watchmaking powerhouse, and why is it so hard to make watches outside of the country?

10 of the best racing watches, including budget timers, iconic chronographs, and surprising tourbillons

Buying Guides

02.03.25

10 of the best racing watches, including budget timers, iconic chronographs, and surprising tourbillons

Racing and watches - name a better love story than that.

The 6 best pulsometer watches you can buy in a heartbeat (more or less)

Buying Guides

01.03.25

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The 6 best pulsometer watches you can buy in a heartbeat (more or less)

These will get your heart racing in no time.

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

Buying Guides

01.03.25

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

The Tudor Black Bay has been a fan-favourite since release, but what if you're looking for bang for a little less buck?