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24.05.24

5 of the best graduation watches that’ll have you doffing your cap

Watches are perfect for milestone celebrations, not just because you can wear them every day, but because they symbolise the passing of time. Graduation is…

How much does a lifetime of servicing actually cost?

Watch Education

23.05.24

How much does a lifetime of servicing actually cost?

A mechanical watch may be the sustainable option for the environment, but does the same apply when it comes to your wallet?

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21.05.24

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6 of the best orange dial watches

Orange isn't really a colour that comes up too often in the dial conversation, but when it does, it often produces amazing results.

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

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20.05.24

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

7 of the best racing watches, including iconic chronographs and surprising tourbillons

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17.05.24

7 of the best racing watches, including iconic chronographs and surprising tourbillons

Racing and watches - name a better love story than that.

How to pick the best watch for your wedding

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14.05.24

How to pick the best watch for your wedding

Making final decisions before your big wedding day can be stressful. For watch addicts, it's which watch to wear. Here are some tips...

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

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12.05.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…

The 6 best field watches for everyday expeditions

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11.05.24

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The 6 best field watches for everyday expeditions

Field watches rank as some of the most versatile and timeless watches on the market. Here's some of the best.

The best ultra light watches that won’t weigh you down

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10.05.24

The best ultra light watches that won’t weigh you down

Whether to achieve impressive records or create lightweight everyday companions, we look to brands that shaved off as many grams as possible.

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08.05.24

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10 of the best MIL-SPEC watches

Simple, durable and with plenty of history behind them, we take a closer look at our favourite MIL-SPEC watches.

13 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter

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06.05.24

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13 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter

Our guide to the best Grand Seiko references of the modern era, and why they're so important.

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30.04.24

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8 of the best dive watches

The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are some of the best.

11 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

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25.04.24

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11 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Blue dials have always been popular, and these 11 watches stand out as being the nicest money can buy right now.

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16.03.24

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7 of the best bronze watches

Love the antique look of a well-weathered tool? These bronze watches are for you.

Everything you need to know about gold watches

Watch Education

08.03.24

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Everything you need to know about gold watches

All that glitters is not gold, but after reading this, you may have an easier way to tell apart gold watches.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

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02.03.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

This is it. The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved, and the significant other has been convinced this is the last one (honest).…

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

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26.02.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Where to purchase a watch in the Harbour City? Well - here's a place to start!

Opinion

18.02.24

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Why is Citizen Eco-Drive so underrated?

Why is Citizen Eco-Drive underrated? Adam weighs in on the solar-powered legend here.

The best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

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07.02.24

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The best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

If your love language is gift-giving, here’s a list of Valentine's Day watches you can buy now.

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28.01.24

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5 of the best white watches

Whether you're hitting the ski slopes or the white sandy beaches, Cate has you covered with some great white watches.

Five of the most influential watch designers and their creations

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23.01.24

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Five of the most influential watch designers and their creations

Yes, a certain Gérald Genta is on this list, but he's not the only notable watch designer.

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14.01.24

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5 of the best Spanish watch brands

Usually not considered a watchmaking hotspot, Spain has some hidden horological gems.

Celebrating complication with the most complicated watches of all time

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12.01.24

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Celebrating complication with the most complicated watches of all time

Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.

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06.01.24

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5 of the best Art Deco watches

Dapper and flapper-approved.

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05.01.24

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5 of the best diving chronographs

For those who need a touch more timing utility alongside a dive-time bezel, this is the list for you.

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16.12.23

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Best gift watches under $50,000

Rounding out our holiday buying guides for the year, we go almost full out, with picks only limited by a lofty US$50,000 budget. Choosing only…

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15.12.23

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Best gift watches under $10,000

Continuing our buying guide for the holiday season, we bring you the best watches from our latest NOW Magazine Buying Guide under US$10,000. While some of…

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14.12.23

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Best gift watches under $5,000

After some more budget-friendly options, we enter a more luxurious realm.

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13.12.23

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Best gift watches under $1,000

For those with a little more cash to play, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.

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12.12.23

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5 of the best mountaineering watches

In honour of World Mountains Day, we look at some of the best mountaineering watches on the market.

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12.12.23

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Best gift watches under $500

Just in time for the holidays, The Time+Tide team picks the best watches under $500 to gift for the holidays.

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01.12.23

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5 of the best Roman numeral watches

We look at the best watches using the most classic numeral design.

10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

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26.11.23

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10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

40 is a significant milestone for many, and what better way to mark it than with a watch?

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24.11.23

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5 of the best platinum watches

From luxe divers to creations by legendary case makers, we explore the most luxurious case material out there.

Watch Education

04.11.23

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How to use a slide rule bezel

We can all pretty much agree that pilot’s watches are awesome, whether or not it’s a historical legend or something more contemporary. There’s something about…

Buying Guides

31.10.23

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5 of the best wave dials

Sometimes owning a dive watch just isn’t enough proof that you love the ocean. Water resistance is great, but if you don’t hear the waves…

10 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

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26.10.23

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10 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

A watch is just about the best birthday gift, especially for a young adult. What? No. We're definitely not biased.

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17.10.23

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5 of the best budget moonphase watches

Moonphases don't have to be reserved for the deepest of pockets - here are our five affordable favourites.

5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

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15.10.23

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5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

The watch world is currently riding high on another wave of hype as Swatch recently released its latest collaboration, the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba…

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13.10.23

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5 of the best military-inspired watches

US Navy field watches, German fliegers, and Italian Navy divers all make the list of our favourite military-inspired watches.

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08.10.23

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10 of the best flieger watches

The flieger style of pilot’s watches has its roots in World War II, however, they’ve since outgrown their origins and taken on a life of…

10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

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06.10.23

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10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Most 18 year olds will probably wonder why you need a watch when you have the latest iPhone, and that’s a fair point – if…

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30.09.23

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5 of the best yellow watches

You don’t see too many people rocking a yellow watch, which is surprising as it is an easy way to reflect your own boldness and…

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29.09.23

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5 of the best strap monsters

Whether you're working with a limited budget or want a versatile piece, a strap monster is always a plus.

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18.09.23

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5 of the best Pepsi bezel watches

What’s the most iconic bezel? I think we all know the one that springs to mind. Pepsi bezel watches have garnered a special place in…

5 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

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05.09.23

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5 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

You don’t need me to tell you that the Omega Speedmaster is an iconic wristwatch, its legendary status needs no introduction, and its timeless design…

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04.09.23

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5 of the best analogue watches for kids

I haven’t thought much about kids’ watches since… Well, when I was a kid. My first watch was a blue-dialled Timex with a manual movement,…

5 of the best “old money” stealth wealth watches

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24.07.23

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5 of the best “old money” stealth wealth watches

Old money style is characterised by focusing on classic, timeless elegance that’s executed with subtle sophistication and a sense of effortlessness. Often the world of…

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21.07.23

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5 of the best microbrands

In my opinion, microbrands are one of the best things to happen to an often conservative watch industry. The trend of enthusiasts leveraging the power…

The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

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30.06.23

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The 5 most collectible quartz watches to annoy the snobs

The relevance of quartz watches as an option for “serious” collectors has been hotly debated on the forums, blogs and at the meetups. “They don’t…

Watch Education

10.06.23

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What is a dive watch?

Coming into the world of watch collecting can be confusing for a beginner, as watch enthusiasts have developed a small lexicon of their own. Although…

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15.05.23

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The 5 best stealth watches of 2023

For some people, the blingier the better when it comes to their wristwear. If you’re a fan of flash, a bit of bright work in…

The 10 best French watch brands from Baltic to Z.R.C.

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14.05.23

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The 10 best French watch brands from Baltic to Z.R.C.

While Switzerland is regarded as the high-end watchmaking epicentre, it wasn’t always so. Along with many English watchmakers, it was France that led the way…

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10.05.23

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The 5 best yellow dial watches

Summer’s just around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s time to get outside, be active, and soak up that Vitamin D. Put those…

Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

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05.05.23

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Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

As soon as Tudor was founded as an affordable offshoot of Rolex, their cult popularity began. Even so, I don’t think many people could have…

5 of the most pioneering anti-magnetic watches

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21.03.23

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5 of the most pioneering anti-magnetic watches

Magnetism is the invisible force that threatens your mechanical watch on a daily basis. Something as simple as your iPhone could affect it’s accuracy, which…

5 of the best TAG Heuer Carrera limited editions

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14.03.23

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5 of the best TAG Heuer Carrera limited editions

Even if someone has never paid any attention to watches or motorsport, there’s a high chance that they would recognise the Carrera name. Such is…

5 of the best limited-edition character Casio G-Shock watches

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06.03.23

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5 of the best limited-edition character Casio G-Shock watches

Casio as a first watch is something that a lot of us can relate to. No matter how many fine mechanical timepieces are in the…

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28.01.23

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The 5 best Casio watches under $50

Whether it’s a beater for laborious work, a gift for the niece, or simply something humble to wear, we all love a cheap watch. A…

10 of the best and most random 2022 Seiko limited editions

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21.01.23

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10 of the best and most random 2022 Seiko limited editions

Well-known for releasing copious numbers of limited and special editions, Seiko have a seemingly non-depletable source of inspiration to plumb. So we thought we’d look…

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…

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

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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…