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Lists

27.05.23

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The 10 best lume dial watches

The formula is simple. Lume is cool, so that must mean the more lume, the better. Rather than pointing out any potential flaws in my…

Lists

20.05.23

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The 5 best salmon dial watches

Every year, it seems there’s a new trend in dial colours that takes the industry by storm. In 2021, it was blue, in 2022 green…

With the new Tudor Black Bay 41 and Black Bay 54, is the BB58 in danger of becoming obsolete?

Opinion

11.04.23

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With the new Tudor Black Bay 41 and Black Bay 54, is the BB58 in danger of becoming obsolete?

The response to the new Tudor Black Bay 54 has been massive, with many on our Instagram dubbing it the release of the fair and,…

The new Rolex Perpetual 1908 exudes class

Introducing

01.04.23

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The new Rolex Perpetual 1908 exudes class

The teasers pretty much confirmed it – Rolex is finally paying attention to the Cellini! Well, as it proves year in, year out, the rumours…

The smoky, sultry green Santos de Cartier novelties

Introducing

28.03.23

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The smoky, sultry green Santos de Cartier novelties

The Santos de Cartier is now available in Smoky Green The new green dials can be purchased in the 40mm Large or 35mm Medium sizes.…

The Tudor Black Bay 54 shrinks to the original 37mm case

Introducing

27.03.23

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The Tudor Black Bay 54 shrinks to the original 37mm case

The new Tudor Black Bay 54 takes its inspiration from the 1954 reference 7922. Its 37mm case offers a great gender netural option for accurate…

Did Rolex just leak their own Watches & Wonders 2023 releases?!?

News

24.03.23

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Did Rolex just leak their own Watches & Wonders 2023 releases?!?

Rolex is notoriously secretive about their releases, keeping their novelties completely under lock and key until the moment the embargo lifts. Sure, people constantly put…

10 of the best Gerald Genta designs for other brands

Lists

07.03.23

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10 of the best Gerald Genta designs for other brands

Gerald Genta. Anyone who calls themselves a watch enthusiast is familiar with the legendary designer, and the mainstream consumer base for watches, whether they realise…

Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

Lists

19.02.23

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Jeremy Clarkson sports a bright-dialled Breitling for Clarkson’s Farm Season 2

Jezza is a man best-known for his ridiculous, seemingly off-the-cuff metaphors when describing everything from wringing the neck of the latest Ferrari around an empty…

In Tulsa King, Stallone upholds the unlikely tradition of mobster watches

Pop Culture

15.12.22

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In Tulsa King, Stallone upholds the unlikely tradition of mobster watches

In Tulsa King, Sylvester Stallone emerges from a 25-year prison sentence to become a one-man crimewave in Oklahoma. The most remarkable thing about the violent…

Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 1)

Lists

01.12.22

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Agenhor, and the many movements of the Genevan complication masters (Part 1)

There are not many movement manufacturers nor watch brands that can lay claim to a staggering 9 GPHG awards, though Agenhor is one of them.…

T+T Holiday Picks: The best watches to gift for $5,000 – $10,000 (2022 edition)

Holiday Gift Guide

29.11.22

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T+T Holiday Picks: The best watches to gift for $5,000 – $10,000 (2022 edition)

Editor’s Note: The holiday season is upon us, which means it may be the time you are looking to buy a watch – whether as a…

T+T Holiday Picks: The best watches to gift for $1,000 – $3,000 (2022 edition)

Holiday Gift Guide

20.11.22

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T+T Holiday Picks: The best watches to gift for $1,000 – $3,000 (2022 edition)

Editor’s note: The holiday season is upon us, which means it may be the time you are looking to buy a watch – whether as a…

T+T Holiday Picks: The best watches to gift for under $1000 (2022 Edition)

Holiday Gift Guide

17.11.22

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T+T Holiday Picks: The best watches to gift for under $1000 (2022 Edition)

Editor’s note: The holiday season is upon us, which means it may be the time you are looking to buy a watch – whether as a…

So you can’t get a MoonSwatch. Here are 5 alternatives…

Lists

25.10.22

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So you can’t get a MoonSwatch. Here are 5 alternatives…

I do have to start this segment by admitting that no other watch out there quite matches what the MoonSwatch can offer. It’s a truly…

The T+T team picks their favourite go anywhere, do anything watches

Lists

23.10.22

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The T+T team picks their favourite go anywhere, do anything watches

The ultimate “go anywhere, do anything” watch depends heavily on the person that is doing the going anywhere, if you catch my drift. Therefore, rather…

The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

Lists

08.10.22

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The 5 most expensive Hublot watches (including the one Beyoncé bought Jay-Z…)

Some luxury brands shy away from their elite clientele, trying to remain humble despite earth-shaking price tags. Hublot aren’t exactly subtle about their style though,…

Hands On

05.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Mark XX is a huge upgrade with its new dials and bracelet

Whether or not you are a seasoned collector, every collection needs a staple watch. A watch that excels in its simplicity, its versatility and reliability…

Video

04.10.22

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VIDEO: How Hamilton developed their quirky side with cameos on the silver screen

Last time, Andrew and Luke took us through the key moments of Hamilton’s history cemented in Hollywood films such as The Frogmen and Interstellar. But,…

How I managed to buy the MoonSwatch full set without paying one cent over the retail price

Interview

01.10.22

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How I managed to buy the MoonSwatch full set without paying one cent over the retail price

Ronald Chew (aka Horologym) is a watch collector based in Singapore. But he’s also one of the few people in the world who has managed…

This is the identity of the average Rolex owner (they’re not who you might expect)

Pop Culture

07.09.22

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This is the identity of the average Rolex owner (they’re not who you might expect)

Off the top of your head, what’s your mental picture of a Rolex owner? Some cigar-chomping big-shot in an oak-panelled office? A thrusting young professional…

Six manufacturers that ditched industry giants for Kenissi movements

Lists

05.09.22

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Six manufacturers that ditched industry giants for Kenissi movements

Initially introduced as the maker of Tudor’s in-house calibres, Kenissi is becoming a manufacturing powerhouse, becoming involved with an ever-growing number of brands. After Tudor’s…

These watches prove Chinese watch brands are making horological strides

Lists

04.09.22

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These watches prove Chinese watch brands are making horological strides

When mentioning China and watchmaking in the same breath, many will often incorrectly assume that it is sparse with horological sustenance. This is quickly proven…

Movement manufacturer La Joux-Perret take on Swiss giants

Watch Education

22.08.22

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Movement manufacturer La Joux-Perret take on Swiss giants

I’m fairly certain that the E, T, A, 2, 8 and 4 keys on my keyboard have faded more than others. Despite their claims of…

As useless as a white crayon: 5 watches that don’t tell the time

Watch Reviews

22.08.22

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As useless as a white crayon: 5 watches that don’t tell the time

We’re all aware that wristwatches haven’t served an essential purpose for quite some time now. Wearing a watch is less about telling the time and…

Small wonders: The best modern 34mm watches that anyone can wear

Lists

16.08.22

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Small wonders: The best modern 34mm watches that anyone can wear

The art of the small watch has definitely come to be appreciated more and more in recent years with a focus not only on smaller…

IN-DEPTH: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time Collection

Watch Reviews

09.08.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time Collection

The ability to display two time zones on a single dial has cropped up quite a lot over the course of history, but it was…

Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

Pop Culture

24.07.22

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Anthony Bourdain: Chef, world traveller, punk rocker, watch collector

The late Anthony Bourdain was many things: chef, author, cooking and travel show presenter, addictive personality (happily, he swapped illicit substances for fitness and martial…

Green dials and what the hell to pair them with

Fits and Ticks

23.07.22

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Green dials and what the hell to pair them with

Green. The unequivocal colour of the year for both 2020 and 2021. More often than not, I find myself smooshing those two COVID-ridden years together,…

What is the difference between a ‘Caller’ or ‘Traveller’ GMT? Which should you choose?

Watch Education

18.07.22

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What is the difference between a ‘Caller’ or ‘Traveller’ GMT? Which should you choose?

Caller or traveller GMT. “True” or Office. These terms have been used to describe the GMT function of a watch for a long time. But…

The unfortunate story of a DIY watch kit

Watch Education

17.07.22

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The unfortunate story of a DIY watch kit

Ever fancied making your own watch, with specifications exactly as you’d want them? I certainly have. If so, this DIY watch kit is not what…

Here are the most beautiful quartz movements with open casebacks, with some hidden honourable mentions

Lists

10.07.22

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Here are the most beautiful quartz movements with open casebacks, with some hidden honourable mentions

Following last week’s review of the Grand Seiko SBGP017, and your comments on Instagram regarding the exhibition of quartz movements, we were inspired to find…

EDITOR’S PICK: The truth behind Walter White’s TAG Heuer Monaco in Breaking Bad

Pop Culture

31.05.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: The truth behind Walter White’s TAG Heuer Monaco in Breaking Bad

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week, TAG Heuer delighted many watch lovers with the release of a new Heuer Monaco Dark Lord Special Edition for the Formula One…

HANDS-ON: OK, this might be the Tissot PRX you’ve been waiting for…

Watch Reviews

29.05.22

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HANDS-ON: OK, this might be the Tissot PRX you’ve been waiting for…

From online discussions to leaks, and most recently, our introducing post, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on the new Tissot PRX 35. We…

Who Dares Wins: Rolex teamed up with the SAS to create this unique Explorer II. Now you can buy it…

Auctions

03.03.22

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Who Dares Wins: Rolex teamed up with the SAS to create this unique Explorer II. Now you can buy it…

“This watch has generated more interest than any watch we’ve had in stock for a long, long time,” says Tom Jenkinson, a senior watch sales…

COLLECTING STORIES: A G-Shock CasiOak modification that pushes the Genta levels up to 11

News

23.02.22

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COLLECTING STORIES: A G-Shock CasiOak modification that pushes the Genta levels up to 11

High-fashion, low rent refers to the playful relationship between the rarified objects in life with the more mass-produced and accessible. G-Shock often delivers great examples…

Watch Reviews

14.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Cartier Tank Must Collection (#11)

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…

What the hell was Barack Obama wearing? A timeline of a maverick watch collection

Pop Culture

10.01.22

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What the hell was Barack Obama wearing? A timeline of a maverick watch collection

On January 1, we all sat there, slowly recovering from champagne and too much finger food. Some of us looked forward to what we hoped…

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: The Seiko VK64 mechaquartz chronograph movement

Opinion

23.12.21

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: The Seiko VK64 mechaquartz chronograph movement

If you read my last What Tweaks My Tourb, then you know that making the most of a dial is very important to me. One off-putting…

What is Credor and why should I care about it? Plus 7 of the best models

Watch Education

13.12.21

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What is Credor and why should I care about it? Plus 7 of the best models

Editor’s note: Grand Seiko has established itself as one of the top five luxury watchmaking brands in the US. That’s an achievement that no one…

Missed out on the latest Nautilus? Here are ten of the best Tiffany blue dial alternatives

Lists

09.12.21

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Missed out on the latest Nautilus? Here are ten of the best Tiffany blue dial alternatives

The watch world, myself included, has labelled green the colour of the year. I mean, it has been absolutely everywhere and many brands have capitalised…

EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

Pop Culture

07.12.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 watch-collecting commandments of Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

EDITOR’S NOTE: Imagine you could spent pretty much whatever you liked on watches. You had deep enough pockets to essentially ignore budgetary concerns and snap…

A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234

Watch Reviews

19.11.21

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A MONTH ON THE WRIST: Why I’ve already forged a special connection with my new Rolex Datejust 36 ref. 126234

If I had to pinpoint the early origins of my journey to becoming a watch lover, I would attribute it to inheriting the passion for…

EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

Lists

08.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: From Scarface to Tony Soprano – Hollywood’s 5 best gangsters and their watches

EDITOR’S PICK: Cinemas have finally re-opened in Melbourne and last night I saw The Sopranos’ origin film, The Many Saints of Newark. Truth be told,…

EDITOR’S PICK: How waterproof is your watch?

Watch Education

06.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: How waterproof is your watch?

EDITOR’S NOTE: In Australia, the temperature is rising with summer due to kick in at the end of the month. That means we’re approaching beach…

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches

Lists

24.10.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches

Editor’s Note: The art of wearing watches, like fashion in general, has rules. Not hard and fast ‘you’re going to jail if you break them’…

The rise and apparent fall of the Seiko Kinetic range

Watch Reviews

03.10.21

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The rise and apparent fall of the Seiko Kinetic range

Seiko’s current range seems to be dominated by a renewed passion for automatic movements, along with a strong solar offering and of course traditional battery…

Lists

30.09.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Your guide to Orient Watches – the cult Japanese brand that offers extraordinary value

EDITOR’S PICK: From Grand Seiko to Kurono, Japanese watchmaking increasingly feels to be in the ascendancy. But the lesser known Orient Watches have also gained…

The watches worn in HBO’s Succession are a masterclass in stealth wealth magnificence

Pop Culture

25.09.21

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The watches worn in HBO’s Succession are a masterclass in stealth wealth magnificence

Recently HBO dropped their trailer for the upcoming third season of their hit show Succession. The show revolves around an ageing media titan Logan Roy…

Comedian Andrew Schulz celebrates rising success with new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Pop Culture

17.08.21

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Comedian Andrew Schulz celebrates rising success with new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

If you’re not familiar with Andrew Schulz, the American comedian has a cult following online – with 1.3 million followers on Instagram and 1.68 million…

Go for gold: 5 killer value gold watches that are an absolute steal on the secondhand market

Lists

15.08.21

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Go for gold: 5 killer value gold watches that are an absolute steal on the secondhand market

Stainless-steel is all the rage right now. Buyers worldwide have gravitated towards the more affordable and robust metal, finding it is a better fit aesthetically…

An owner’s guide to the pros, cons and timeless style of the DOXA SUB 200

Watch Reviews

13.08.21

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An owner’s guide to the pros, cons and timeless style of the DOXA SUB 200

The DOXA SUB 200 harks back to a golden era in recreational diving timepieces. Released in 2019, it’s an affordable Swiss-made 200m water-resistant three-hander with…

Until we get more Oysterflex, these are our preferred Rolex rubber strap options on the market

Lists

27.07.21

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Until we get more Oysterflex, these are our preferred Rolex rubber strap options on the market

Like Romeo and Juliet, the Rolex Submariner and the Oysterflex bracelet were meant to be together. The iconic diver’s watch and (probably) the world’s best…

7 Seiko Spring Drive watches you should know about from past and present

Watch Education

08.07.21

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7 Seiko Spring Drive watches you should know about from past and present

Usually, when you think about Spring Drive movements the mind wanders to Grand Seiko. To be fair, Grand Seiko currently has the largest selection of…

Sunshine for the wrist: The best yellow dial watches from DOXA to Hublot

Lists

06.06.21

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Sunshine for the wrist: The best yellow dial watches from DOXA to Hublot

Whatever the weather, the watch on my wrist can pep up the dullest day, so what better choice than a piece of yellow sunshine for…

Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT Master II look better on?

Opinion

04.05.21

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Oyster vs Jubilee: Which bracelet does the Rolex GMT Master II look better on?

To an extent, this is a completely ridiculous debate. If you’re lucky enough to receive that wonderful call from your AD letting you know that…

Seven of the best G-Shock limited editions from the last 12 months

Lists

20.03.21

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Seven of the best G-Shock limited editions from the last 12 months

If variety is the spice of life, then whoever who signs off on the G-Shock limited-editions must have some extremely tingly tastebuds. The staggering range…

Meghan Markle is now polarising the watch world, too, because of how she wears Princess Diana’s gold Cartier

Pop Culture

19.03.21

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Meghan Markle is now polarising the watch world, too, because of how she wears Princess Diana’s gold Cartier

Right now, Meghan Markle is the single most divisive woman in the Western World. Following her explosive interview on Oprah alongside Prince Harry, the Duchess…

Why servicing a vintage Rolex will only get harder and more expensive

Opinion

17.03.21

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Why servicing a vintage Rolex will only get harder and more expensive

You’ll have heard this about vintage watches before: tread carefully when you have these pieces serviced and who you allow to work on them. With…

IN-DEPTH: Gone but not forgotten – the discontinued Rolex Submariner ref. 114060

Opinion

20.02.21

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IN-DEPTH: Gone but not forgotten – the discontinued Rolex Submariner ref. 114060

Before we dig into the Rolex Submariner 114060, I want to set the record straight on Submariner nomenclature. There is no such thing as the…

HANDS-ON: Is the Tudor Pelagos the overlooked dive watch heavyweight?

Opinion

08.02.21

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HANDS-ON: Is the Tudor Pelagos the overlooked dive watch heavyweight?

Value is a key buzzword in the watch world. Considering this is a luxury industry, any proposition that poses an opportunity to get more than…

Joe Rogan gave his podcast guest a watch and it’s way cooler than you’d expect…

Pop Culture

30.01.21

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Joe Rogan gave his podcast guest a watch and it’s way cooler than you’d expect…

Joe Rogan has one of the most popular voices in the world. His podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, gets close to 200 million monthly downloads…

Watches by movement: From Tudor to Doxa, 7 watches powered by the ETA 2824

Lists

19.01.21

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Watches by movement: From Tudor to Doxa, 7 watches powered by the ETA 2824

The watch landscape has changed massively over the last 20 years with an increased trend towards in-house calibers. No longer is ETA the only outlet…

Celebrating Seiko’s NH35 movement – the unsung hero used by top microbrands in everything from indestructible divers to vintage stunners

Lists

12.01.21

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Celebrating Seiko’s NH35 movement – the unsung hero used by top microbrands in everything from indestructible divers to vintage stunners

Is Seiko’s NH35 movement ubiquitous due to its brilliance or sheer availability? This hand-wound, hacking movement is today widely used on the microbrand scene and…

Five wildly desirable alternatives to the blue dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41

Lists

26.12.20

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Five wildly desirable alternatives to the blue dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 is a definite contender for “The Only Watch You’ll Ever Need” category. With its classic dark blue sunray dial, the…

Introducing

22.10.20

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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Prospex SNR049J Batman will leave you black and blue

Looks can be deceiving, and the Seiko Prospex SNR049J proves the point in idiosyncratic style, once again firmly setting the bar for how we perceive…

3 watches that prove the ‘lug to lug’ measurement is a more important metric for fit than case diameter

Lists

06.10.20

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3 watches that prove the ‘lug to lug’ measurement is a more important metric for fit than case diameter

Whenever we look at a watch’s specifications online, we generally find the usual suspects – case diameter and thickness, depth rating, type of crystal, number…

11 classic ’80s watches that will give ’80s kids shocking flashbacks

Lists

18.09.20

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11 classic ’80s watches that will give ’80s kids shocking flashbacks

Editor’s note: We published this story at the height of Stranger Things mania, but it’s just as fun to check in on anytime for ’80s…

HANDS-ON: The Seiko SNE566P is the new root beer in town, and it’s bigger, bolder and available to buy

Watch Reviews

04.09.20

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko SNE566P is the new root beer in town, and it’s bigger, bolder and available to buy

Seiko in 2020 is like a bull incensed: never slowing, threatening in intent and thrilling to watch. Amongst the slew of limited editions across all…

REVEALED: How to steal a watch clean off someone’s wrist without them even knowing …

News

30.08.20

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REVEALED: How to steal a watch clean off someone’s wrist without them even knowing …

We like to believe that we maintain basic control of our personal space. Within the limited orbit of our bodies, we think that we stand…

3 of the best beads-of-rice bracelets on the market and the differences between them

Lists

26.08.20

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3 of the best beads-of-rice bracelets on the market and the differences between them

The beads-of-rice bracelet, a bracelet design only a few years ago lost to the winds of time — a memory of stretched-out and rattly bracelets on…

Our interview with Jocko Willink, and a daily shot of his Timex, is the motivation we all need right now

Pop Culture

17.08.20

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Our interview with Jocko Willink, and a daily shot of his Timex, is the motivation we all need right now

Editor’s note: When Luke wrote this post, a few months back, I had no idea who Jocko Willink was. We had an interview opportunity, he…

IN DEPTH: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Vs. Seiko Prospex SPB147J – the battle of gilty pleasures

Pop Culture

07.08.20

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IN DEPTH: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Vs. Seiko Prospex SPB147J – the battle of gilty pleasures

If a watch has become synonymous with the One Watch Collection, a quintessential vintage diver, or the perfect Sub reissue Rolex never released, it’s the…

The best JDM Seiko and Grand Seiko watches and how you can get them, even if you don’t live in Japan

Opinion

30.07.20

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The best JDM Seiko and Grand Seiko watches and how you can get them, even if you don’t live in Japan

Within the thriving community of Seiko and Grand Seiko enthusiasts, some of the most highly prized watches are released only in the Japanese Domestic Market…

7 of the most expensive quartz watches you can buy in 2020

Lists

21.07.20

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7 of the most expensive quartz watches you can buy in 2020

Quartz is the middle child of the watch industry. Born between the talented mechanical genius of the first-born and the innovative technology of the new…

7 Seiko mods that show why it’s becoming a big thing – from Black Bay bezels, to Yacht-master do-overs, to painted dials

Opinion

18.06.20

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7 Seiko mods that show why it’s becoming a big thing – from Black Bay bezels, to Yacht-master do-overs, to painted dials

Watch modification, or “modding”, is a remarkably popular subset of the watch collecting community, where enthusiasts will tinker with their watches to build totally customised…

This is the world’s most inspiring watch. It costs $150 and belongs to “the scariest Navy SEAL imaginable”

Pop Culture

25.05.20

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This is the world’s most inspiring watch. It costs $150 and belongs to “the scariest Navy SEAL imaginable”

There’s a watch out there that could genuinely change your life. It could make you happier, healthier and more successful. It could help you regain…

From Chris Hemsworth in Extraction to American Sniper, why G-Shocks are the ultimate bad-ass watches

Pop Culture

14.05.20

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From Chris Hemsworth in Extraction to American Sniper, why G-Shocks are the ultimate bad-ass watches

“The least believable part of Extraction is that at no point do any of the 183 people that Chris Hemsworth kills mention how ridiculously good…

NOT ON MY WATCH: The one “truly strange and unnerving” detail that ruins the Cartier Tank for this writer

Opinion

12.04.20

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NOT ON MY WATCH: The one “truly strange and unnerving” detail that ruins the Cartier Tank for this writer

Remember the moral of The Emperor’s New Clothes? When something is universally praised, you become unwilling to speak out, even if something is gravely wrong…

Watch Reviews

11.04.20

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A short history of DOXA, the brand that was almost lost to history

The dusty shelves of antique stores and less-trafficked avenues of eBay are full of watch brands whose glory days are well behind them. DOXA, who…

Crime or Sublime: Dive watches on leather straps

Opinion

30.01.20

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Crime or Sublime: Dive watches on leather straps

It’s Thursday, and that can mean only one thing — it’s time for Nicholas Kenyon & James Robinson to engage in another jousting of words over…

What is Zaratsu polishing? Its origins are less Japanese than you think

Opinion

19.08.19

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What is Zaratsu polishing? Its origins are less Japanese than you think

Seiko and its Grand sibling are well known for their technical skill in case finishing. This style of highly reflective polishing was first introduced into…

Lists

16.05.19

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7 ways to spot a fake Tudor Black Bay

Editor’s note: This story first ran a few years back, but, like the most virulent strains of disease, these watches are still circulating through the community,…

What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?

Opinion

22.04.19

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What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?

Editor’s note: Timekeeping standards are suddenly cool again. Omega has been steadily touting the benefits of their Master Chronometer certification, Patek has their own standards,…

EDITOR’S PICK: Watchspotting in Better Call Saul – help needed

Pop Culture

18.05.17

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EDITOR’S PICK: Watchspotting in Better Call Saul – help needed

Editor’s Note: We’re not ashamed to say that pretty much all of us at Time+Tide are on board with the weekly chicanery of one James ‘Jimmy’ McGill in Better…