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All the watch tools you need to care for your collection

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23.08.24

All the watch tools you need to care for your collection

Keep your collection in tip-top condition with a few simple tools that you don't need a degree in watchmaking to use.

The best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

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23.08.24

The best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Easter Arabic numerals carry some of the most luxurious connotations in the watch industry, and these are the best watches to find them on.

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

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22.08.24

5 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.

6 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science & Seiko

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21.08.24

6 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science & Seiko

The '60s were a particularly groovy and innovative time for watchmaking, especially thanks to Seiko.

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20.08.24

The history of the chronograph

It is often considered the most prolific complication in the watch world, and it has a long, complex, story to tell.

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

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19.08.24

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

Feeling blue (and black)? Maybe a list of some of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy will cheer you up.

The 9 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

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18.08.24

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The 9 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

Chronographs are expensive, everyone knows that, right? While that's often the case, these affordable mechanical chronographs beg to differ.

The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

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17.08.24

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The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

What do you get the man who has everything? We've rounded up a few horological Father's Day gift ideas that'll be sure to please any…

What is Seiko Spring Drive? Is it quartz? Is it mechanical?

Watch Education

16.08.24

What is Seiko Spring Drive? Is it quartz? Is it mechanical?

Seiko engineer Yoshikazu Akahane dreamt up the revolutionary Spring Drive movement technology in the late 1970s. But what is it?

Teutonic minimalism – 6 of the best Bauhaus watches

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16.08.24

Teutonic minimalism – 6 of the best Bauhaus watches

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

These are the affordable tourbillon watches you’d actually want to buy

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15.08.24

These are the affordable tourbillon watches you’d actually want to buy

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

5 of the best silver watches, fashionably using an out-of-fashion case material

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14.08.24

5 of the best silver watches, fashionably using an out-of-fashion case material

Silver is a material you'll rarely see used for casemaking these days, but these manufacturers have pretty much perfected it.

5 vintage watch terms you should know that might save you a lot of headache

Watch Education

09.08.24

5 vintage watch terms you should know that might save you a lot of headache

Evaluating vintage watches is a bit of a minefield. Time+Tide has your back with vintage watch terms you should know.

6 of the best perpetual calendar watches

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08.08.24

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6 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Often considered the pinnacle of watchmaking, these are some of the very best perpetual calendars you can find today.

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

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06.08.24

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11 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.

14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

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05.08.24

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14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Pink dial watches have traditionally been dainty and blingy, but fortunately this is no longer the case. Here are some of the best.

The 16 best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

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04.08.24

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The 16 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?

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

04.08.24

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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

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03.08.24

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10 of the best sector dial watches

Sector, scientific, railroad - this Art Deco dial style has multiple names, but is undoubtedly a watch enthusiast favourite.

Laurent Ferrier, the watchmaker with three careers, from Patek Philippe to Le Mans driver

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02.08.24

Laurent Ferrier, the watchmaker with three careers, from Patek Philippe to Le Mans driver

Find out how bringing the Nautilus to life, excelling at Le Mans, and family brought the Laurent Ferrier brand to life.

9 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

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02.08.24

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9 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 7 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

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01.08.24

The 7 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.

10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

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30.07.24

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10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

The allure of gold will never wane, and these are the watches making the most of it.

7 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

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29.07.24

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7 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.

9 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

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28.07.24

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9 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches on the market.

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

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27.07.24

17 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.

These are the watches you should be wearing with black tie

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25.07.24

These are the watches you should be wearing with black tie

Black tie may not be as common anymore, but when the time strikes, there are the best watches for the occasion.

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

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24.07.24

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10 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…

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

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23.07.24

7 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?

Watches that prove lug-to-lug is the most important measurement

Watch Education

22.07.24

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Watches that prove lug-to-lug is the most important measurement

What is lug-to-lug, and why does it matter? Zach explores the idea, and gives some examples.

The 7 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

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21.07.24

The 7 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

Who says watches have to be round?

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

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19.07.24

10 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.

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19.07.24

10 of the best sports watches

We've compiled a list of 10 of the best sport watches you can buy today (and do not require a decade-long wait to be allocated).

3 of the best watches under US$50, defining the value for money proposition

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12.07.24

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3 of the best watches under US$50, defining the value for money proposition

Can you still get a good watch for under US$50? Of course, but the options are dwindling.

12 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

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11.07.24

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12 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Here at Time+Tide, we are very fond of lume, so here is a list of some of the best full lume dial watches on the…

The 14 best German watch brands showcasing everything from minimal design to maximum finesse

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10.07.24

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The 14 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?

7 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

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09.07.24

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7 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

In the middle of summer and still looking for the perfect watch? We've got you covered.

6 of the best modern LED watches that are a total blast from the past

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08.07.24

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6 of the best modern LED watches that are a total blast from the past

We run through some of the best modern LED watches that really connect today's buyers with the forward-thinking spirit of the 70's.

12 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define what a value proposition is

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06.07.24

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12 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define what a value proposition is

If you needed any more proof that US$1,000 can get you a great mechanical watch, this list of affordables is it.

How hard is your watch? Demystifying hardness across case materials and crystals

Watch Education

06.07.24

How hard is your watch? Demystifying hardness across case materials and crystals

Is steel harder than titanium? Can sapphire actually be scratched by your keys? Buffy finds out.

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

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05.07.24

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

These watches are built to be tough and accompany you on any adventure.

Five of the best Credor watches that you can actually buy

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03.07.24

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Five of the best Credor watches that you can actually buy

Credor's emphasis on the Japanese market has made it an international enigma. Here are the best Credor watches you can actually buy.

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01.07.24

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8 of the best Tiffany blue dial watches

Light teal, eggshell blue, turquoise... Whatever you want to call it, here's a list of watches that resemble Tiffany's famous shade.

What’s the difference between a “caller” and “traveller” GMT watch, and which is right for you?

Watch Education

30.06.24

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What’s the difference between a “caller” and “traveller” GMT watch, and which is right for you?

We explain the difference between the two main types of GMT watches, as well as the use cases for each.

5 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

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30.06.24

5 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

Whether for Peaky Blinders cosplay, or a desire for the OG form of portable timekeeping, these are the best modern pocket watches you can buy.

11 of the best 34mm watches for smaller wrists, or those reminiscing the good old times

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29.06.24

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11 of the best 34mm watches for smaller wrists, or those reminiscing the good old times

It can be nice to just wear something that doesn’t fill up every millimetre of skin, so here are the best 34mm watches that anyone…

The 6 best Australian watch brands forging a new watchmaking tradition Down Under

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29.06.24

The 6 best Australian watch brands forging a new watchmaking tradition Down Under

Australia might not be the first place you think of when you're talking watches, but the Land Down Under is home to some seriously interesting…

10 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

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24.06.24

10 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.

History of the tourbillon, and the relevance of the complication today

In-Depth

22.06.24

History of the tourbillon, and the relevance of the complication today

From its infancy in a Breguet letter to the latest triple-axis wonder, we explore the history of the tourbillon.

10 of the best American watch brands from least to most expensive

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21.06.24

10 of the best American watch brands from least to most expensive

A once-fallen empire, there has been a resurgence of American watch brands in the world of horology. Here are some of the best.

8 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

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19.06.24

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8 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

While two-tone may transport some of us straight to the '80s, these five watches prove that the trend could be on the rise again.

Watch Education

16.06.24

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How waterproof is your watch?

"How waterproof is my watch?" is a very common question that we get asked here at Time+Tide, so here, we break down what water resistance…

The five independent watchmaking brands that are sibling success stories

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15.06.24

The five independent watchmaking brands that are sibling success stories

Some of the best independent watchmakers out there are family business, but these are true examples of the skill running in the family.

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

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14.06.24

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

Rainbow watches are usually associated with high price tags and coloured gems, but our ten of the best start at just $160.

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10.06.24

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6 of the best time-only watches

There's something about a time-only watch that stands out. Here are a few of the absolute best on the market.

5 of the best frozen dials that are so cool, they’re hot

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09.06.24

5 of the best frozen dials that are so cool, they’re hot

Watch dials that mimic the cool appearance of ice are becoming more popular: these pieces prove the diverse ways it can be done.

The 12 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

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07.06.24

The 12 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.

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

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05.06.24

7 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.

In-Depth

04.06.24

A guide to every Seiko brand

Credor, King Seiko, Grand Seiko, Prospex or Presage - how do these Seiko brands and collections actually stack up?

7 of the most expensive quartz watches that make a compelling case for quartz

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02.06.24

7 of the most expensive quartz watches that make a compelling case for quartz

Retro oddballs or haute horlogerie stunners, there's always a time and place for quartz movements, and these are some of the most expensive.

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

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01.06.24

The 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.

9 of the best world time watches for globetrotters and desk jockeys alike

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30.05.24

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9 of the best world time watches for globetrotters and desk jockeys alike

Intimately associated with the glamour of international travel, world timers ooze class. Here's some of the best money can buy.

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28.05.24

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9 of the best minimalist watches

These minimalist watches have slim cases and unassuming dials, but are uncompromising when it comes to design, making the most of the least.