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Zenith gets the edge on Rolex with their new Chronomaster Sport Titanium

Introducing

09.02.24

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Zenith gets the edge on Rolex with their new Chronomaster Sport Titanium

Ever dreamed of a titanium Daytona? Zenith have beaten Rolex to the punch with the Chronomaster Sport.

The Hz Watches HZ.01 sports Swiss quartz, hardened titanium, and GADA proportions – for less than $200

Micro Mondays

22.01.24

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The Hz Watches HZ.01 sports Swiss quartz, hardened titanium, and GADA proportions – for less than $200

Initially a plan to fill a slot in a personal collection, the HZ.01 aims to be the ideal, affordable everyday watch.

The IWC Ingenieur Titanium is Genta in the 21st century

Hands On

10.01.24

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The IWC Ingenieur Titanium is Genta in the 21st century

Steel may be the go-to material for a luxe sports watch, but titanium just makes sense, doesn't it?

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…

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…

Buying Guides

09.08.23

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5 of the best titanium watches

Fellow watch enthusiasts, tell me I’m not the only one that, when trying on a new watch, performs that well-known bobbing motion to get a…

Watch Reviews

08.06.23

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The RZE Aspirare launches the brand into yet unexplored waters

I’ve often sung RZE’s praises as one of the few microbrands to have kept their prices as low as possible while providing fantastic specifications, and…

Introducing

03.05.23

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The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monobalancier Titanium offers a subtler take on the brand’s avant-garde designs

The Excalibur Monobalancier Titanium brings lightness to the original Excalibur design A case-matching multi-link bracelet completes the monochrome design Equipped with a micro-rotor, the calibre…

The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu evokes a sense of occult hedonism (in a good way)

Introducing

27.04.23

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The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu evokes a sense of occult hedonism (in a good way)

When I first came across the Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu in white ceramic, I was blown away by both its concept and its execution.…

Introducing

19.03.23

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INTRODUCING: The Czapek Antarctique Titanium Dark Sector

The Czapek Antarctique Titanium Dark Sector brings attention to negative space in a refreshing way. The new anthracite dial is inspired by the clear and…

What do the different grades of titanium actually mean for your watch?

Watch Education

26.09.22

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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…

Should titanium watches really be more expensive than the steel equivalent?

Watch Education

11.09.22

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Should titanium watches really be more expensive than the steel equivalent?

Titanium watches aren’t anything new by any stretch of the imagination. When Citizen unveiled the world’s first titanium wristwatch in 1970, the lightweight and hypoallergenic…

Six months in, is the Doxa SUB 600T Pacific still right for me?

Opinion

04.07.22

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Six months in, is the Doxa SUB 600T Pacific still right for me?

Ask enough watch collectors and you’re bound to find someone who has celebrated a milestone by buying a watch. Give us any excuse to purchase…

The Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver Titanium brings the summertime funk

Introducing

25.06.22

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The Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver Titanium brings the summertime funk

Zodiac has enjoyed something of a resurgence lately, with bold colour choices for their vintage-inspired Super Sea Wolf divers and GMTs. To celebrate their 140th…

Why I bought the Citizen Chronomaster and succumbed to the allure of High Accuracy Quartz

Opinion

09.06.22

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Why I bought the Citizen Chronomaster and succumbed to the allure of High Accuracy Quartz

For years now, I’ve wanted a HAQ watch. For those unfamiliar with the term, it stands for High Accuracy Quartz. These watches don’t deal with…

IN-DEPTH: The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic collection upgrades one of the best-priced field watches around

Watch Reviews

12.04.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic collection upgrades one of the best-priced field watches around

Even if you’ve only been into watches for a short amount of time, the chances are pretty high that you’ve heard about the Hamilton Khaki…

EDITOR’S PICK: Do I really want to see Rolex make titanium watches?

News

13.02.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: Do I really want to see Rolex make titanium watches?

Editor’s note: With Watches & Wonders on the horizon, the rumour mill is about to crank up again in earnest as predictions swirl as to…

Watch Reviews

09.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph Petrol Blue Titanium (#15)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked…

Introducing

07.01.22

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INTRODUCING: Grand Seiko kicks off 2022 with icy blue dials, one of which is kira-zuri!

Back in 2020, Grand Seiko dropped two US Special Edition watches, marking the birth of the Sōkō Collection that takes its inspiration from the end…

Introducing

01.12.21

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INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supermarine Descent II is a GMT diver with supermodel looks

Every once in a while, a watch just grabs me right in the feels. And oh boy, does this watch get me. I’ve been a…

VIDEO: Hamilton is levelling up the Khaki Field Collection with the new Hamilton x Far Cry 6 Limited Edition Khaki Field Titanium

Watch Reviews

02.10.21

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VIDEO: Hamilton is levelling up the Khaki Field Collection with the new Hamilton x Far Cry 6 Limited Edition Khaki Field Titanium

When it comes to big-screen cameos, Hamilton is in a class of their own. From movies like Interstellar and Tenet to television shows like Jack Ryan, the brand holds the record…

The RZE Valour delivers a titanium build and head-turning looks for a great price

Watch Reviews

06.08.21

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The RZE Valour delivers a titanium build and head-turning looks for a great price

Although RZE would consider themselves “modern vintage”, the Valour just oozes retro charm, with its most modern traits being its quality, technological upgrades and colour…

EDITOR’S PICK: Is the shockingly light G-Shock GMW-B5000TCM in titanium worth the price premium?

Watch Reviews

24.07.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Is the shockingly light G-Shock GMW-B5000TCM in titanium worth the price premium?

EDITOR’S PICK: The G-Shock remains an enduring favourite for combining a super-tough build with a very accessible price point. But with the brand now launching…

Introducing

22.02.21

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INTRODUCING: The Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph blends heritage flair with a modern titanium case

The watch world is definitely enjoying a heritage binge with vintage-inspired timepieces the dominant trend throughout the industry. You might think the end of this…

This bracelet is an integral part of Hublot’s future – here’s why

Watch Reviews

04.02.21

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This bracelet is an integral part of Hublot’s future – here’s why

Editor’s note: It only debuted 12 months ago, but the Hublot Big Bang Integral collection has already established itself as a mainstay within the brand’s…

Micro Mondays

18.01.21

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MICRO MONDAYS: A titanium watch for under $500? No, we haven’t been drinking. Meet the Boldr Venture Chaigo…

Titanium: the strong, ultralight metal of the future. Once exclusive to Formula 1 cars and racing bike parts, now you can get hold of it…

VIDEO: The technical tour de force of the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium

Watch Reviews

11.12.20

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VIDEO: The technical tour de force of the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium

Hublot don’t do things by half. If they do something, they do it full throttle, and you can see that in the in-house movements they…

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium feels like the future on your wrist

Watch Reviews

09.12.20

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium feels like the future on your wrist

Even after such a strong year for Hublot, and after getting up close and personal with the Black Magic version here, the new Hublot Spirit…

Introducing

07.10.20

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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron SSH073J Limited Edition offers dressy darkness in ceramic and titanium

Seiko’s 2020 arsenal of new watches has yet another devastatingly attractive addition in the Seiko Astron SSH073J. In parallel with the mechanical in-house divers and…

Introducing

28.09.20

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INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph Gold Titanium Tantalum redefines the luxury diver

Omega’s lines between utility and luxury are ever-blurring, and increasingly confusing to people who like to categorise watches into strict genres and tropes. The truth…

Introducing

27.08.20

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INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Infinity Editions show their dark side at Geneva Watch Days

Girard-Perregaux is not holding back at the Geneva Watch Days, launching their complete but limited Infinity Editions, a tempting collection set around the dark opulent…

Having your chrono and getting a GMT too with the mind-boggling Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic (lots of pics)

Watch Reviews

03.07.20

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Having your chrono and getting a GMT too with the mind-boggling Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic (lots of pics)

Editor’s note: It doesn’t happen very often, but sometimes you can have your cake and eat it too. The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic…

5 interesting watches you can bid on right now from the Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction, inc. one worn on screen by Ryan Reynolds

Pop Culture

15.06.20

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5 interesting watches you can bid on right now from the Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction, inc. one worn on screen by Ryan Reynolds

Revolution and The Rake magazines have rallied together to put on a charity auction to support those impacted by Covid-19. Called the ‘Revolution x The…

Comparing and contrasting the two Bulgari Octo Finissimo ceramic models: Polished vs. Sandblasted, which is for you?

Opinion

28.05.20

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Comparing and contrasting the two Bulgari Octo Finissimo ceramic models: Polished vs. Sandblasted, which is for you?

If variety is the spice of life, Bulgari are condiment connoisseurs when it comes to the Octo Finissimo collection. Available in titanium, ceramic, carbon, sandblasted…

The Rolex Submariner vs the Tudor Pelagos, which is the better dive watch pound for pound? An enthusiast’s perspective

Opinion

02.05.20

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The Rolex Submariner vs the Tudor Pelagos, which is the better dive watch pound for pound? An enthusiast’s perspective

Editor’s note: While our daily work at Time+Tide revolves around new models, this is not – in the main – how most of you experience…

Great ‘Grams: A titanium DOXA and a Compax close-up

Pop Culture

31.01.20

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Great ‘Grams: A titanium DOXA and a Compax close-up

Welcome back to Great ’Grams, where I pick my favourite Instagram posts of the last week and, my word, were there some great stories that…

Best case scenario: What are the best watch case materials?

Opinion

24.12.19

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Best case scenario: What are the best watch case materials?

For many years now, watchmakers on all levels have tried to separate themselves from the pack by experimenting with different watch case materials. Nowadays, we’re…

VIDEO: Maritime mastery with the Breguet Marine 5517

Watch Reviews

08.11.19

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VIDEO: Maritime mastery with the Breguet Marine 5517

More than 200 years ago, Abraham-Louis Breguet was appointed as an official chronometer maker of the French Navy, and the tradition lives on today in…

The Tudor Pelagos LHD is excellent, but we want more

Opinion

31.05.19

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The Tudor Pelagos LHD is excellent, but we want more

Editor’s note: The last time the Tudor Pelagos received a significant line extension was the LHD (left hand drive), which debuted in 2016. It’s a…

Introducing

25.01.19

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INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in ceramic and titanium, with no date

One of the most exciting watches of last year was the significantly revamped Omega Seamaster Diver 300M, a modern icon of the brand that managed…

HANDS-ON: Hublot’s Classic Fusion Titanium Green proves they’re the masters of colour

Watch Reviews

11.09.18

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HANDS-ON: Hublot’s Classic Fusion Titanium Green proves they’re the masters of colour

This week we’re looking at Hublot watches that aren’t the Big Bang. Yep, you read that right. For all that the brand is virtually synonymous…

VIDEO: Solid sports style from Zenith – the Defy Classic

Watch Reviews

16.07.18

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VIDEO: Solid sports style from Zenith – the Defy Classic

In recent times, Zenith have made a marked change of tack — away from the oversized heritage pieces that have been their main focus. The…

HANDS-ON: Titanium case and a new style dial – the Breguet Marine 5517

Watch Reviews

08.04.18

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HANDS-ON: Titanium case and a new style dial – the Breguet Marine 5517

Last year, Breguet gave us a first taste of their new design for the Marine collection. However, the new look didn’t get the massive attention…

HANDS-ON: Summer stunner – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m Calibre 5 Titanium

Watch Reviews

22.12.16

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HANDS-ON: Summer stunner – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m Calibre 5 Titanium

It might be stating the obvious, but this Aquaracer doesn’t have a tourbillon or a modular case construction. Nor is it a smart watch, or…

IN-DEPTH: Bell & Ross BR 03-51 GMT Titanium Review

Watch Reviews

16.12.14

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IN-DEPTH: Bell & Ross BR 03-51 GMT Titanium Review

True story – one of the first luxury watches I remember noticing and becoming infatuated with, when I first became aware of high-end watches was Bell…

Articles tagged with 'titanium'

Zenith gets the edge on Rolex with their new Chronomaster Sport Titanium

The Hz Watches HZ.01 sports Swiss quartz, hardened titanium, and GADA proportions – for less than $200

The IWC Ingenieur Titanium is Genta in the 21st century

Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium

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

5 of the best titanium watches

The RZE Aspirare launches the brand into yet unexplored waters

The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monobalancier Titanium offers a subtler take on the brand’s avant-garde designs

The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu evokes a sense of occult hedonism (in a good way)

INTRODUCING: The Czapek Antarctique Titanium Dark Sector

What do the different grades of titanium actually mean for your watch?

Should titanium watches really be more expensive than the steel equivalent?

Six months in, is the Doxa SUB 600T Pacific still right for me?

The Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver Titanium brings the summertime funk

Why I bought the Citizen Chronomaster and succumbed to the allure of High Accuracy Quartz

IN-DEPTH: The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic collection upgrades one of the best-priced field watches around

EDITOR’S PICK: Do I really want to see Rolex make titanium watches?

THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph Petrol Blue Titanium (#15)

INTRODUCING: Grand Seiko kicks off 2022 with icy blue dials, one of which is kira-zuri!

INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supermarine Descent II is a GMT diver with supermodel looks

VIDEO: Hamilton is levelling up the Khaki Field Collection with the new Hamilton x Far Cry 6 Limited Edition Khaki Field Titanium

The RZE Valour delivers a titanium build and head-turning looks for a great price

EDITOR’S PICK: Is the shockingly light G-Shock GMW-B5000TCM in titanium worth the price premium?

INTRODUCING: The Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph blends heritage flair with a modern titanium case

This bracelet is an integral part of Hublot’s future – here’s why

MICRO MONDAYS: A titanium watch for under $500? No, we haven’t been drinking. Meet the Boldr Venture Chaigo…

VIDEO: The technical tour de force of the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium feels like the future on your wrist

INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron SSH073J Limited Edition offers dressy darkness in ceramic and titanium

INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph Gold Titanium Tantalum redefines the luxury diver

INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Infinity Editions show their dark side at Geneva Watch Days

Having your chrono and getting a GMT too with the mind-boggling Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic (lots of pics)

5 interesting watches you can bid on right now from the Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction, inc. one worn on screen by Ryan Reynolds

Comparing and contrasting the two Bulgari Octo Finissimo ceramic models: Polished vs. Sandblasted, which is for you?

The Rolex Submariner vs the Tudor Pelagos, which is the better dive watch pound for pound? An enthusiast’s perspective

Great ‘Grams: A titanium DOXA and a Compax close-up

Best case scenario: What are the best watch case materials?

VIDEO: Maritime mastery with the Breguet Marine 5517

The Tudor Pelagos LHD is excellent, but we want more

INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in ceramic and titanium, with no date

HANDS-ON: Hublot’s Classic Fusion Titanium Green proves they’re the masters of colour

VIDEO: Solid sports style from Zenith – the Defy Classic

HANDS-ON: Titanium case and a new style dial – the Breguet Marine 5517

HANDS-ON: Summer stunner – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m Calibre 5 Titanium

IN-DEPTH: Bell & Ross BR 03-51 GMT Titanium Review