The Home of Watch Culture Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:57:59 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 https://timeandtidewatches.com/tissot-prx-powermatic-80-forged-carbon-what-we-wore/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:01:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237633 Borna spent a few weeks with the new carbon-cased Tissot PRX, and makes the case for it being the best PRX model yet.

The post The PRX Powermatic 80 Forged Carbon is Tissot at its best appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/doxa-sub-300t-sharkhunter-clive-cussler-what-we-wore/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:31:26 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236892 Jamie's not a big fan of "pre-distressed" watches, but found Doxa's second Clive Cussler watch surprisingly compelling.

The post Rediscovering my spirit of adventure with the Doxa SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/maen-lunar-classic-36-review/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:01:46 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236317 Spending some time with the Maen Lunar Classic 36 made me realise it pairs perfectly with a strong Negroni.

The post Making the most of the new Maen Lunar Classic 36 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/baltic-prismic-stone-dial-what-we-wore/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:00:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234900 Baltic presents a trio of Prismic models with natural stone dials.

The post Baltic pays homage to the world’s metropolises with the new Prismic Stone Dial collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/nivada-grenchen-depthmaster-pacman-what-we-wore/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:30:26 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232528 1,000 meters water-resistant for less than US$1,000 - this retro dive watch's value proposition is pretty hard to beat.

The post Game over: how can other superdivers compete with the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster “Pacman”? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/chopard-luc-time-traveller-one-what-we-wore/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:46 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231923 This limited-edition Chopard is a contradictory watch: a traditional timepiece from a traditional brand with a very contemporary edge.

The post The Chopard L.U.C Time Traveller One Black is a modern, monochromatic take on a world timer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/roger-dubuis-excalibur-spider-revuelto-flyback-chronograph-what-we-wore/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229519 Jamie puts the pedal to the metal with Roger Dubuis' latest chronograph, a collaboration with high-end car marque Lamborghini.

The post Timing Lamborghini hot laps with the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Revuelto Flyback Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/minase-seven-windows-what-we-wore/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:31:33 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229346 Seven sapphire crystals, a slim Swiss automatic, and a hand-polished case make up the Minase Seven Windows.

The post A clearer look at Minase, and the quirky proposition that is the Seven Windows appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/zodiac-x-redbar-super-sea-wolf-pro-diver-what-we-wore/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:01:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=228581 This tasteful collaborative piece harkens back to the Zodiac Point Series of the 90s, while featuring some enthusiast-minded modern touches.

The post The enthusiast-minded Zodiac x RedBar Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver hits on an interesting point in Zodiac’s modern history appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/fears-brunswick-38-what-we-wore/ Thu, 02 May 2024 10:01:58 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226109 Tom test drives the Fears Brunswick 38, the Bristol-based revival of a heritage British brand.

The post Fears brings back the best of British, with the Brunswick 38 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/mido-ocean-star-decompression-worldtimer-what-we-wore/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:01:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=223743 Using a world timer to track a two-hour time difference is overkill. Jamie did it anyway.

The post A quick dash across the ditch to NZ with the Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/rolex-gmt-master-ii-sprite-what-we-wore/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:01:01 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=221655 Tom talks about life with one of Rolex's most polarising releases in recent times.

The post Life on the left side with the Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/brew-metric-retro-dial-what-we-wore/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:31:48 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=219867 An industrial designer's and coffee enjoyer's idea of a watch that teaches you how pull your shots.

The post The Brew Metric Retro Dial says it’s bean time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/universal-geneve-white-gold-what-we-wore/ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:01:06 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=219712 The end to Buffy's saga with the little white gold Universal Genève is here, at least for now.

The post A month with my $7 18k gold Universal Genève appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/furlan-marri-flyback-chronograph-what-we-wore/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:01:36 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=215411 With a lovely chrono movement within, is this a sign of Furlan Marri heading upmarket?

The post The Furlan Marri Flyback, and where it slots into the brand line-up appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/baltic-mr01-gold-pvd-what-we-wore/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:01:30 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=214907 Baltic dresses up their dressier watch even more with luscious golden tones.

The post The surprising wrist presence of the Baltic MR01 Gold PVD appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/ollech-wajs-ow-8001-what-we-wore/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:31:18 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=214178 Brutalist and uncompromising, this integrated tool watch is a real contender.

The post Ollech & Wajs’ OW 8001 is a beefier yet more mature PRX alternative appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/bulgari-octo-finissimo-skeleton-eight-days-what-we-wore/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:31:12 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=211214 Ultra-thin and ultra-luxe, but why does it exist?

The post Who the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Eight Days is really for appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/christopher-ward-c1-bel-canto-what-we-wore/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:31:18 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=206442 Christopher Ward, the British brand known for its budget-friendly, well-made, and relatively safely designed sports watches, went on to release something new that would change their brand forever: a chiming watch.

The post How the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto strikes a chord with enthusiasts appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/bausele-sydney-diver-sand-what-we-wore/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 06:01:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=206621 This US-assembled, Swiss-made, Australian watch is Bausele's most interesting creation yet.

The post Bausele’s Sydney Diver is a three-way collaboration between Australia, Switzerland and the United States appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/boldr-supply-co-venture-rally-srw-what-we-wore/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 06:01:10 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=203975 Titanium build, 200 metres of water resistance and great lume - for less than A$500. 'Nuff said.

The post Boldr’s Rally SRW – a driver’s watch with a hint of regatta timer? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-paulin-modul-sports-a-modular-case-and-a-choice-of-new-old-stock-quartz-or-modern-mechanical/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 06:01:30 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=203130 The Scottish brand presents their take on a modular design after acquisition from anOrdain.

The post The Paulin Modul sports a modular case and a choice of new-old stock quartz or modern mechanical appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/cartier-pasha-salmon-what-we-wore/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:01:15 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=202231 Spending time with Cartier's funkiest model was enough to prove the old adage about book-judging, and proved me wrong.

The post How the salmon Cartier Pasha proved me wrong appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/grand-seiko-sbge285-spring-drive-gmt-what-we-wore/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:30:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=201989 I might not have a private jet or drive a Ferrari, but wearing this GS for a day made me feel like I do.

The post Living the jet set lifestyle for a day with the Grand Seiko SBGE285 Spring Drive GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/longines-x-otis-hope-carey-what-we-wore/ Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:01:14 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=200428 It's perhaps the ultimate example of how radically simply changing the strap on a watch can transform its look - as well as a big moment for the Australian watch scene.

The post Longines x Otis Hope Carey is a stylish and significant Australian watch collaboration appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/nivada-grenchen-time-tide-seconde-seconde-chaosmaster-what-we-wore/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=199761 We're pretty proud of all the limited editions that bore the Time+Tide name thus far, but the Nivada Grenchen ChaosMaster Sigh of Relief holds a tad more meaning for me.

The post A year in review with my Nivada Grenchen x Time+Tide x seconde/seconde/ ChaosMaster appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/baltic-hermetique-tourer-what-we-wore/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:12 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=197086 Just last week, Baltic launched their brand-new Hermétique to oodles of positive online fanfare. With an ever-growing collection of divers (now comprising steel, titanium and bronze), GMTs, chronographs, and everyday watches, the Hermétique offers specifications that will be just right for many. A 37mm case, 150 metres of water resistance, and a sapphire crystal suggest … Continued

The post The new Baltic Hermétique Tourer is an excellent round-out for the brand’s collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/doxa-sub-6oot-professional-what-we-wore/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:30:52 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=195222 Doxa's boxiest boi is an unusual timepiece... But that's what makes it so compelling.

The post The Doxa SUB 600T Professional is a super diver to make a splash with appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/cartier-santos-de-cartier-green-what-we-wore/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:30:49 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=192961 Combining a sporty, large case shape with a smoky green dial, we wore the new Cartier Santos introduced at Watches & Wonders 2023.

The post The surprisingly colour-changing Cartier Santos in green appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/boldr-venture-blue-fuel/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 11:00:38 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=193009 We road-tested the ultra-affordable titanium field watch for a fortnight to see if it lives up to the watch cognoscenti hype.

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