Hands On Archives - Time+Tide Watches The Home of Watch Culture Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:23:28 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 Zodiac confirms the stone trend with the Super Sea Wolf in malachite and lapis lazuli https://timeandtidewatches.com/zodiac-super-sea-wolf-stone-dial-collection-hands-on/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:43:48 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237678 Zodiac adds some colour and flair to its Super Sea Wolf with new lapis lazuli and malachite dials in a limited run of 300.

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The Grand Seiko SLGA025 Atera Blue may have one of the best dials the brand has ever made https://timeandtidewatches.com/grand-seiko-slga025-atera-blue-hands-on/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 12:01:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237704 We take a closer look at the delectable green-blue hues of the new GS Atera Blue.

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Upgrades to the Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik make it a certified Bauhaus beauty https://timeandtidewatches.com/sternglas-naos-pro-automatik-hands-on/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:01:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231993 An update to the original, the new Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik comes with a new movement and a slimmer case.

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The Atelier Wen Perception Millésime Mù sports a purple dial and titanium case, and a potential tantalum ticket https://timeandtidewatches.com/atelier-wen-perception-millesime-mu-hands-on/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:00:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234998 A non-limited Perception in titanium may also prove to be lucky for some.

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Seiko teams up with Porter Classic for the Laurel-inspired Presage SPB449 https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-presage-spb449-porter-classic-limited-edition-hands-on/ Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:01:47 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236172 Seiko collaborates with Japanese sartorial brand Porter Classic, producing a black enamel-dialled tribute to the Laurel.

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The Louis Moinet Speed of Sound sports a reworked and engraved vintage Valjoux movement https://timeandtidewatches.com/louis-moinet-speed-of-sound-hands-on/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:01:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235349 A vintage, engraved Valjoux and pieces of meteorite celebrate the 20th anniversary of Louis Moinet's revival.

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Is the Bulova Super Seville one of the best watches under $1,000? https://timeandtidewatches.com/bulova-super-seville-precisionist-hands-on/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:33:49 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236203 The Bulova Super Seville may have some familiar design cues, but its HPQ Precisionist movement is what really sets it apart.

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The Certina DS-7 Chrono gets an automatic movement and a padel inspired dial https://timeandtidewatches.com/certina-ds-7-chrono-auto-hands-on/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:01:37 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235107 With subtle nods to padel with its grid dial texture, the new DS-7 Chrono Auto from Certina is a great all-around entry-level chronograph.

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Seiko’s newest Astron GPS Solar 3X62s are the most conventional-looking, easy-to-operate GPS Astrons yet https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-astron-gps-solar-3x62-hands-on/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:01:06 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234720 Seiko returns to the GPS-enabled Astron line with a slimmer movement and a more approachable overall design with three new models.

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The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton merges modern and classical at an approachable price https://timeandtidewatches.com/tissot-chemin-des-tourelles-skeleton-hands-on/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:01:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235754 The new Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles Skeleton Black presents a classic dress watch that leans further into a modern feel.

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Hublot’s new 30-piece limited edition tourbillon aims to help prevent the extinction of rhinoceros https://timeandtidewatches.com/hublot-spirit-of-big-bang-tourbillon-5-day-power-reserve-sorai-hands-on/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:01:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235707 Proceeds from the sale of the new Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 5-Day Power Reserve SORAI will help save rhinoceros.

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Improving upon history with the Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph https://timeandtidewatches.com/cimier-711-heritage-chronograph-hands-on/ Sun, 22 Sep 2024 15:31:34 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235455 The Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph is a great example of a brand embracing its past but knowing where to look forward.

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Seiko expands the popular 5 Sports GMT range with three stylish new looks https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-5-skx-sports-style-gmt-hands-on/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 10:00:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234226 The 5KX GMT collection has expanded in 2024 with three stylish new variants that will only broaden its already robust appeal.

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Hamilton updates the Murph 38 with a bracelet and white dial https://timeandtidewatches.com/hamilton-khaki-field-murph-38-white-dial-bracelet-hands-on/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:59:43 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235448 One of the brand's most popular designs gets two small, but versatile updates.

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The Seiko Presage Star Bar Cocktail Time SRE015 is a faceted femme fatale https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-presage-cocktail-time-star-bar-sre015-hands-on/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:31:57 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234674 With the vintage flare of a faceted crystal and small size, Seiko shows that you don't need to shrink it and pink it.

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The Czapek Antarctique Flying Diamonds is dressed up with everywhere to go https://timeandtidewatches.com/czapek-antarctique-flying-diamonds-hands-on/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:03 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233699 Despite an aventurine dial and sparkly diamond indices, the Antarctique Flying Diamonds is still subtle.

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Micromilspec’s hardy Milgraph is the culmination of over 40 custom military watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/micromilspec-milgraph-hands-on/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233897 The Norwegian brand's first chronograph watch available to the public, it's designed to conquer land, sea and air.

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Gerald Charles doubles down on Italian influence with the Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916 https://timeandtidewatches.com/gerald-charles-maestro-4-0-ducati-30-anniversario-916-hands-on/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:30:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232102 A legendary superbike inspires the latest model from Gerald Charles.

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Nivada Grenchen brings back bezel modularity for the Chronomaster Singer Paul Newman https://timeandtidewatches.com/nivada-grenchen-chronomaster-singer-paul-newman-hands-on/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:01:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234565 The Singer Paul Newman has all the right hallmarks of a true, vintage Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster.

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The skeletonised TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph gets an Extreme Sport makeover https://timeandtidewatches.com/tag-heuer-carrera-chronograph-extreme-sport-hands-on/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:59:05 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233105 Bigger, bolder, and more skeletonised.

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Need a diver under US$3,000? Meet the new Seiko Prospex Marinemaster SLA077 & SLA079 https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-prospex-marinemaster-1968-heritage-divers-sla077-sla079-hands-on/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:01:17 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234196 Seiko's 1960s dive watch icon is back in black and white.

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The Grand Seiko SLGW005 tributes a 1968 45GS with a double-signed Seiko dial https://timeandtidewatches.com/grand-seiko-slgw005-hands-on/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:59:47 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233150 Seiko and Grand Seiko on the dial, a high-beat manually wound movement, and a Zaratsu-polished case. Are we back in the 1960s?

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Breitling celebrates its 140th anniversary with a Navitimer, Chronomat, and Premier trio of perpetual calendars https://timeandtidewatches.com/breitling-140th-anniversary-navitimer-chronomat-premier-hands-on/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:01:34 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233555 To celebrate its 140th anniversary, Breitling has produced a limited run of three perpetual calendar chronographs in red gold.

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The Doxa SUB 300T Aristera turns the legend left-handed https://timeandtidewatches.com/doxa-sub-300t-aristera-hands-on/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:58:32 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233700 Subtle changes sometimes make the coolest watches, and we guess lefties will be pretty happy with this one.

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Gagà goes experimental with the new Laboratorio Labormatic collection https://timeandtidewatches.com/gaga-laboratorio-labormatic-hands-on/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:59:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232944 A new, whimsical take on Art Deco is hoping to excite and move watch enthusiasts.

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Yacht rock: the new IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide boasts the brand’s first silicon hairspring https://timeandtidewatches.com/iwc-portugieser-yacht-club-moon-tide-iw344002-hands-on/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:02:37 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233644 Unveiled at Watches & Wonders Shanghai 2024, its innovative tide indicator and moonphase can show high, low, spring and neap tides.

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This new IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 debuts the model’s first-ever bracelet https://timeandtidewatches.com/iwc-portofino-chronograph-39-hands-on/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:00:53 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233811 IWC's dressiest watch gets a sportier look.

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Zenith’s Defy Skyline Tourbillon Felipe Pantone is a nostalgic powerhouse of the early digital age https://timeandtidewatches.com/zenith-defy-skyline-tourbillon-felipe-pantone-hands-on/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:44:36 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233718 Zenith's latest collaboration with the Argentine-Spanish graffiti artist reaches new horological (and holographic) heights.

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The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Titanium is deceptively simple, and a worthy cover star https://timeandtidewatches.com/vacheron-constantin-overseas-tourbillon-titanium-hands-on/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:01:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232794 Blue dial, big tourbillon, and titanium build - is this the ultimate luxury sports watch?

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Tissot brings two 1970s legends together with the PRX UFO Robot Grendizer https://timeandtidewatches.com/tissot-prx-40mm-ufo-robot-grendizer-special-edition-hands-on/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:19:43 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233222 The PRX Robot Grendizer stands to entice a whole new audience to one of the strongest entry-level mechanical watches.

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