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Could this obscure Submarine have been the first waterproof wristwatch?

In-Depth

22.07.23

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Could this obscure Submarine have been the first waterproof wristwatch?

Despite being a multi-billion dollar industry with hundreds of years of development, there don’t seem to be that many people dedicating their time to chronicling…

In-Depth

09.07.23

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IN-DEPTH: The history of the Glashütte watch region

German watchmaking today is given the same reverence as the Swiss, if not even more in some cases. But many people aren’t aware that the…

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…

Watch Education

08.06.23

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Who are #tide and what do they do?

If you’ve been paying attention to watchmaking trends in the last few years, then you’ll be incredibly aware of the push towards sustainability throughout the…

Watch Education

03.06.23

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The first double-faced watch wasn’t made by the brand you expect

Back in the centuries where pocket watches were the pinnacle of horology, experimentation was rife. Among the watches of royalty were incredible complications, calendars, automatons…

Everything you need to know about Norqain

Watch Education

03.05.23

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Everything you need to know about Norqain

There are plenty of brands who like to talk about adventure, whether it’s marketing a new field watch or boasting about water and resistance. Reading…

The Quartz Crisis wasn’t solely to blame for the industry downfall, real trouble was brewing for years

In-Depth

18.04.23

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The Quartz Crisis wasn’t solely to blame for the industry downfall, real trouble was brewing for years

The history of timekeeping dates back to whenever the first creature wondered where the sun was in the sky, and the earliest evidence for calendars…

How Zenith’s aviation heritage cemented their sky-high appeal

Watch Education

16.04.23

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How Zenith’s aviation heritage cemented their sky-high appeal

Take a look at some of the most famous pilot’s watches of all time, and ask yourself what they’re missing. It won’t appear obvious at…

Engineering a classic: The history of IWC’s Ingenieur

Watch Education

26.03.23

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Engineering a classic: The history of IWC’s Ingenieur

While IWC is rightly known for their wide range of classic Pilot’s watches, including the Big Wrist Energy radiating from their Big Pilot’s models, their…

Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Watch Education

10.03.23

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Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…

10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

Lists

07.03.23

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10 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

The legendary designer reportedly penned over 100,000 watches... Here's 10 of the best.

Sell Your Watch: Where and how you sell your watch can dictate the money you stand to make

Watch Education

23.02.23

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Sell Your Watch: Where and how you sell your watch can dictate the money you stand to make

With Watches & Wonders on the horizon, many of you may be a gearing up to buy a new watch. With over 40 brands presenting…

THE UNSUNG: Unearthing bargain treasures in vintage stopwatches

Watch Education

17.02.23

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THE UNSUNG: Unearthing bargain treasures in vintage stopwatches

We don’t talk about vintage a lot at Time + Tide, unless it’s a Very Big Deal, such as a record-breaking auction result. But what…

How Zach became totally OCD about the way he handles, cleans, and stores his watches

Watch Education

11.02.23

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How Zach became totally OCD about the way he handles, cleans, and stores his watches

Editor’s note: Zach penned this revealing column nearly two years ago, detailing the meticulous manner in which he cares for and stores his watches. What…

Clowning around: How Konstantin Chaykin put a smile on the dial to invent the Joker, a truly original watch design

Watch Education

05.02.23

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Clowning around: How Konstantin Chaykin put a smile on the dial to invent the Joker, a truly original watch design

Editor’s note: This story appeared in the fourth issue of NOW, the T+T Watch Buying Guide and gives you a taste of the sort of…

The DIY Series: How to modify your watch (Part 2)

Watch Education

04.02.23

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The DIY Series: How to modify your watch (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this DIY Series, we went over the steps for assembling your own watch from scratch. Even if that’s not the avenue…

Watch Education

01.02.23

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Demystifying the mystery dial

Many times, a horological invention is credited to a household watchmaking name. I bet that most of you won’t have heard of Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, however.…

The DIY Series: How to make your own watch (Pt 1)

Watch Education

28.01.23

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The DIY Series: How to make your own watch (Pt 1)

Watch enthusiasts are absolutely spoiled for choice at the moment, with microbrands and big brand budget options just getting better all the time. There’s never…

The smallest watch you’ve never heard of

Watch Education

25.01.23

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The smallest watch you’ve never heard of

The watch industry has two major forces acting as historians. One is the obsessive group of passionate collectors who archive knowledge and record every minute…

The Unusual Suspects – The Daniel Roth Masters Chronograph is a masterful piece by a legendary watchmaker for under $10,000

Watch Education

18.01.23

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The Unusual Suspects – The Daniel Roth Masters Chronograph is a masterful piece by a legendary watchmaker for under $10,000

High-end, independent watchmaking has become difficult to come by in recent times, as many have begun to realise that paying huge mark-ups on mass-produced watches…

Scratch me if you can: How to wear your luxury watch and minimise the wear and tear

Watch Education

18.12.22

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Scratch me if you can: How to wear your luxury watch and minimise the wear and tear

There’s nothing more frustrating to a budget-oriented collector than seeing safe-queen luxury watches that get snapped up and hidden away, only to drive up prices…

That time we asked an independent watchmaker why the Grand Seiko 9SA5 caliber is so remarkable

Watch Education

04.12.22

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That time we asked an independent watchmaker why the Grand Seiko 9SA5 caliber is so remarkable

Editor’s Note: While it has been a few years since the debut of the calibre, to this day the Grand Seiko calibre 9SA5, and its performance…

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.…

Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches?

Watch Education

29.11.22

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Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches?

Editor’s Note: Recently the Kurono Chronograph 1 Mk.2 went up for sale, and has since sold out. More seasoned watch enthusiasts are likely familiar with the cult-followed micro-independent brand, but,…

Watch Education

18.11.22

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IN-DEPTH: The history of stone dials

It’s incredibly rare that anything truly new happens in the watch world, and even the most groundbreaking innovations can often have their roots in technology…

The astounding history of Waldan Watches unfolds like a Hollywood movie

Watch Education

08.11.22

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The astounding history of Waldan Watches unfolds like a Hollywood movie

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the name Waldan before. Their USA-assembled Heritage Series of daily wear watches have been well-received…

Video

30.10.22

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VIDEO: How Audemars Piguet used the quartz crisis to refine their brand vision

It’s well-known that between 1975 and 1985, the Swiss watch industry collapsed and its chances of survival looked slim. Many manufacturers went bust or were…

How Jacob & Co made hysterical exuberance their stock in trade (before adding extra diamonds…)

Watch Education

26.10.22

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How Jacob & Co made hysterical exuberance their stock in trade (before adding extra diamonds…)

Jacob & Co don’t really make watches. What they specialise in is wrist-bound manifestations of the American Dream. The brand’s watches tend to be buried…

Three ways that heritage reissues can differ from real vintage watches

Watch Education

14.10.22

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Three ways that heritage reissues can differ from real vintage watches

At this rate it seems like we’ll end up with more vintage reissues in the world than actual vintage watches, if that’s not already the…

What’s all the fuss about watches with a longer power reserve?

Watch Education

11.10.22

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What’s all the fuss about watches with a longer power reserve?

When I first got into watches, the concept of power reserve was foreign to me. When it came to the mechanics of a watch, all…

How to use your analog watch as a compass

Watch Education

04.10.22

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How to use your analog watch as a compass

With the release of the titanium beast that is the Apple Watch Ultra, many have become interested in the idea of a tool watch. That…

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…

For its 60th birthday, the Rado DiaStar Original gets sharpened up with a fresh, contemporary edge

Watch Education

21.09.22

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For its 60th birthday, the Rado DiaStar Original gets sharpened up with a fresh, contemporary edge

First released in 1962, the Rado DiaStar Original is one kooky watch design. Recognisable at a glance thanks to its striking, oval case, it exudes…

The Rolex Day-Date you never knew existed

Watch Education

17.09.22

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The Rolex Day-Date you never knew existed

Rolex is known for being fairly conservative and calculated these days. Sure, there are a few exceptions like the recent falcon’s eye dial for the…

IN-DEPTH: The ominous history of the Doomsday Clock

Watch Education

14.09.22

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IN-DEPTH: The ominous history of the Doomsday Clock

We’ve covered some pretty strange watches here on Time+Tide, even a bunch which don’t tell the time, but it’s rare that we discuss something that…

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…

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…

The hunt for unsung vintage treasure: Neil Armstrong’s watch, but not the one you think

Pop Culture

29.08.22

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The hunt for unsung vintage treasure: Neil Armstrong’s watch, but not the one you think

One of my favourite things about watch collecting is the hunt for unsung, under-appreciated vintage treasures. Nothing gives me a charge like stumbling upon an…

IN-DEPTH: The Bulova Hack watches and their military history

Watch Education

27.08.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Bulova Hack watches and their military history

Bulova are somewhat overlooked in the world of horological achievements, even though their list of feats is impressive. Not only were they the first company…

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…

Could this be the future of the Powermatic 80?

If you spend any time reading Time+Tide, or are generally interested in the entry-level luxury end of the market, you would’ve undoubtedly come across Swatch…

The biggest mistakes you can make when buying vintage Rolex (and how to avoid them)

Watch Education

07.08.22

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The biggest mistakes you can make when buying vintage Rolex (and how to avoid them)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Jeff Hess is one of the world authorities on Rolex. As CEO of Duber Time and owner of Old Northeast Jewellers and Hess Fine Auctions,…

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…

550 words of extremely valuable – and at times explicit – dating advice in heavy horological lingo

Watch Education

03.07.22

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550 words of extremely valuable – and at times explicit – dating advice in heavy horological lingo

Editor’s note: There’s more to life than watches. There’s also dating, and how to handle your love life business. In one of the most peculiar,…

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

Watch Education

11.06.22

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

If you’ve spent any amount of time and money shopping for watches online, you’re likely to know all of the associated negatives. Sure, you’ll probably…

Buyer beware! Why your iPhone could harm your precious watch

Watch Education

19.05.22

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Buyer beware! Why your iPhone could harm your precious watch

You’ve just replied to an Instagram message praising how beautiful your new watch is, after snapping a wrist shot tagged #NWA. Slipping your phone back…

Why these restoration videos from Oris are the most satisfying things you’ll watch all day

Watch Education

30.04.22

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Why these restoration videos from Oris are the most satisfying things you’ll watch all day

Every watch brand thinks about the message they are presenting to the world. Whether it be an ad campaign on social media or a picture…

The Royal Oak pricing strategy in 1972 was absolutely wild

Watch Education

24.04.22

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The Royal Oak pricing strategy in 1972 was absolutely wild

If you were ever wondering what started the stainless-steel sports watch craze we find ourselves in today, none of it would have been possible without…

California dreaming: The tale behind the “anonymous” Panerai California

Watch Education

20.04.22

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California dreaming: The tale behind the “anonymous” Panerai California

Whilst I’m definitely not a Paneristi , there are some models of Panerai that I do like very much, especially their Submersible range. The brand’s consistent…

50 years ago: The story of Apollo 13 and the Omega Speedmaster

Watch Education

16.04.22

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50 years ago: The story of Apollo 13 and the Omega Speedmaster

Anyone who has encountered the Omega brand is no doubt familiar with the Moonwatch and possibly the most compelling and historically significant story behind a…

The vintage Seiko offering crazy accuracy that’s still flying under the radar

Watch Education

21.03.22

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The vintage Seiko offering crazy accuracy that’s still flying under the radar

Whilst many will argue as to what exactly constitutes a vintage watch, more and more collectors are looking to include quartz, from analogue to classic…

Why I was wrong about the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185 (Quadriptyque)

Watch Education

20.03.22

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Why I was wrong about the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185 (Quadriptyque)

Flicking through the Guinness Book of Records, some achievements leave you furrow-browed with a mix of bewilderment and awe. Whether it’s the “most T-shirts removed…

Four tips to avoid getting scammed when selling a watch online

Watch Education

15.03.22

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Four tips to avoid getting scammed when selling a watch online

As technology has evolved, online marketplaces have fundamentally changed the game when it comes to collecting. Rare objects that once required months or even years…

EDITOR’S PICK: 5 things that separate fine from very fine watchmaking (apart from the price tags)

Watch Education

06.03.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: 5 things that separate fine from very fine watchmaking (apart from the price tags)

Editor’s note: They’re the questions we all ask ourselves when contemplating a new mechanical watch: is it worth it? Is that price-tag truly justified? Here’s Justin’s…

EDITOR’S PICK: How the thinnest watch ever made came into existence

Watch Education

03.03.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: How the thinnest watch ever made came into existence

Editor’s note: In 2020, Piaget achieved an unfathomable feat in watchmaking – a production timepiece only 2mm thick! Not surprisingly, given the scale of this…

How Furlan Marri went from Kickstarter to GPHG winner in seven months

Watch Education

27.02.22

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How Furlan Marri went from Kickstarter to GPHG winner in seven months

What did you achieve during the pandemic? For most of us, when we look back at the last couple of years of lockdowns and sabotaged…

Testing a watch-protection sticker kit: Is it like living with a plastic cover on your sofa?

Watch Education

21.02.22

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Testing a watch-protection sticker kit: Is it like living with a plastic cover on your sofa?

Back in September 2019, during my visit to Australia’s first Watchfest, I happened to win a RX-8 watch protection sticker kit. Whilst I was aware that…

The super-exclusive Tudor Black Bay that you’ve never seen before

Watch Education

07.02.22

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The super-exclusive Tudor Black Bay that you’ve never seen before

Editor’s note: There are a lot of watches out there and while we endeavour to stay across as many as we can, truth be told,…

Why I still mourn the untimely death of the Tudor North Flag

Opinion

01.02.22

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Why I still mourn the untimely death of the Tudor North Flag

It’s 2015. Baselworld is still a thing. Hundreds of watch media outlets have descended on the town of Basel, Switzerland to report on the latest…

Micro Mondays

17.01.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Phantasos Triclops is that rarest of things – a truly original watch

EDITOR’S NOTE: We have been advised by readers that this watch has allegedly not been sent to consumers despite repeated promises. We have contracted the brand…

VIDEO: The Longines DolceVita collection delivers statuesque dress watches at very keen prices

Watch Education

04.01.22

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VIDEO: The Longines DolceVita collection delivers statuesque dress watches at very keen prices

Longines really lives and breathes through its heritage models, with countless watches having been reissued, updated, and ultimately honoured through modern reinterpretations of their vintage…

Finding beauty in the beast: A brief history of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore

Watch Education

26.12.21

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Finding beauty in the beast: A brief history of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore

As a twin, I understand the notion of being in the shadow of a sibling. Today, when collectors discuss the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak you…