Lists Archives - Time+Tide Watches The Home of Watch Culture Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:37:04 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 The Time+Tide team picks their favourite TimeForArt 2024 watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/tt-team-picks-timeforart-2024/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:01:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236681 All raising money for a good cause, we select our favourite watches from this year's TimeForArt auction with some surprise choices.

The post The Time+Tide team picks their favourite TimeForArt 2024 watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-1990s-watches/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:25 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=201461 It may not feel that long ago for many of us, but some of the watches made in the '90s had a big impact on the scene today.

The post Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The best watches for heading to outer space https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-space-watches/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:00:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=196200 With space travel seemingly on the rise you might want to prepare for it by getting the right watch for the occasion now.

The post The best watches for heading to outer space appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The thinnest mechanical watches ever made https://timeandtidewatches.com/thinnest-mechanical-watches-ever-made-lists/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:01:50 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235252 Somehow, 5th place is just 2mm thick! Until the record is broken again, here are the thinnest mechanical watches ever made.

The post The thinnest mechanical watches ever made appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-1980s-watches/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 07:00:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=199502 The '80s explosion in pop culture from movies to music videos, the golden age of celebrity, gave birth to many horological cult classics.

The post Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The best America’s Cup watches of the past https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-americas-cup-watches/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:31:37 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235014 The oldest, continually-running sporting event in the world has seen some serious horological power over the years, these are our favourites.

The post The best America’s Cup watches of the past appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The best stone dials that we have yet to see https://timeandtidewatches.com/stone-dials-we-have-yet-to-see-list/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:01:05 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234711 We've all seen lapis and onyx dials, but what about those beautiful stones that are seemingly forgotten by watchmaking?

The post The best stone dials that we have yet to see appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The Time+Tide team picks their GPHG favourites and snubs https://timeandtidewatches.com/tt-team-picks-gphg-2024/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:14:01 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234127 It's that time of the year again, but other than our favourites, here's a few brands we think got snubbed.

The post The Time+Tide team picks their GPHG favourites and snubs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> These 9 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-chinese-watches/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:30:24 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=94981 Whether it's artisanal quality or the makings of an industrial powerhouse, China can't be ignored when it comes to horological significance.

The post These 9 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 7 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-1970s-watches-lists/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 15:31:35 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233737 The age of quartz is well and truly underway, but the 1970s would bring about many more changes.

The post 7 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> All the watch tools you need to care for your collection https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-care-tools-list/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:01:10 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233446 Keep your collection in tip-top condition with a few simple tools that you don't need a degree in watchmaking to use.

The post All the watch tools you need to care for your collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 6 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science & Seiko https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-1960s-watches/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:01:15 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233112 The '60s were a particularly groovy and innovative time for watchmaking, especially thanks to Seiko.

The post 6 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science & Seiko appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch with celebrity provenance https://timeandtidewatches.com/time-tide-team-picks-favourite-watch-with-celebrity-provenance/ Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:01:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232954 The Time+Tide Editorial Avengers have assembled to each share their favourite watches with celebrity provenance.

The post The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch with celebrity provenance appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst https://timeandtidewatches.com/every-moonswatch-released-so-far-ranked-from-best-to-worst/ Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:01:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232427 Not all MoonSwatches are made equal.

The post Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 5 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-1950s-watches/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:01:31 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232517 The 1950s could be considered an era of horological renaissance, and these are the watches that defined it.

The post 5 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The Time+Tide team Picks their Holy Trinity brands https://timeandtidewatches.com/timetide-team-picks-holy-trinity-brands/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:01:57 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232314 We have some fun with our fantasy Holy Trinity brands, with the whole team chiming in with who they would pick.

The post The Time+Tide team Picks their Holy Trinity brands appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch complications https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-tt-team-picks-their-favourite-watch-complications/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:31:24 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=107488 Utility or complication for the sake of it? The T+T team picks their favourites.

The post The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch complications appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The three independent watch brands whose founders have tied the knot https://timeandtidewatches.com/independent-watch-brand-couples/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:01:25 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231394 I take thee, to be my wedded watchmaker, till death do us part.

The post The three independent watch brands whose founders have tied the knot appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> From death prediction to sunrise times, these are the most unique watch complications https://timeandtidewatches.com/unique-watch-complications/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:24 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=211595 We've seen tourbillons and minute repeaters aplenty - these watches sport some truly unique mechanical oddities.

The post From death prediction to sunrise times, these are the most unique watch complications appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The Time+Tide team picks their favourite vintage watch ads https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-timetide-team-picks-their-favourite-vintage-watch-ads/ Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:01:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230406 There are plenty of iconic watch ads, as well as some infamous ones, but what are the ads which resonated most with our team?

The post The Time+Tide team picks their favourite vintage watch ads appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Three independent watchmakers that deserve to be more appreciated https://timeandtidewatches.com/three-independents-romain-gauthier-beat-haldimann-vianney-halter/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:01:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230325 We highlight the independent watchmaking names that often get passed up when discussing the best of the best, for no apparent reason.

The post Three independent watchmakers that deserve to be more appreciated appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Three watch brands that don’t put their brand name on the dial https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-brands-that-dont-put-name-on-the-dial/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 07:01:33 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229513 Branding is everything, but these three brands are secure enough in their own aesthetic that they've completely adopted the brand-less look.

The post Three watch brands that don’t put their brand name on the dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> How Hublot makes the most of its ambassadors, and 9 of the coolest from Olympians to K-pop stars https://timeandtidewatches.com/five-of-the-coolest-hublot-ambassadors-from-kylian-mbappe-to-usain-bolt/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=123956 Wherever you saw your first Hublot, chances are you saw it on the wrist of a celebrity. With bold, industrial designs that transcend both luxury and sports watch norms, Hublot’s brash attitude and unashamed price points draw a lot of hate from people who don’t get the appeal. However, for those who do, Hublot represents … Continued

The post How Hublot makes the most of its ambassadors, and 9 of the coolest from Olympians to K-pop stars appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The five independent watchmaking brands that are sibling success stories https://timeandtidewatches.com/independent-brands-siblings-rexhepi-gronefeld-mcgonigle/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:01:28 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229239 Some of the best independent watchmakers out there are family business, but these are true examples of the skill running in the family.

The post The five independent watchmaking brands that are sibling success stories appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> It’s aaaalive! The Time+Tide team picks defunct watch brands to bring back from the dead https://timeandtidewatches.com/timetide-team-picks-defunct-watch-brands-revival/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 06:30:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229064 Independent legends, manufacturing powerhouses, and cult classics all feature on this list.

The post It’s aaaalive! The Time+Tide team picks defunct watch brands to bring back from the dead appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The Time+Tide team picks the one watch brand they would wear for life https://timeandtidewatches.com/timetide-team-picks-the-one-watch-brand-for-life/ Thu, 16 May 2024 22:01:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=227201 Editor’s note: Months back, we played a multiple-choice game on Instagram with you all to see which one watch brand you would wear for life – we even reacted to your selections here in part one and again in part two. But, we realized that we never offered up our team picks. The curtain is … Continued

The post The Time+Tide team picks the one watch brand they would wear for life appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu https://timeandtidewatches.com/timetide-city-watch-buying-guide-honolulu/ Sun, 12 May 2024 07:01:53 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=208666 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 million residents. If you happen to be one of those lucky travellers to land in this beautiful tropical capital, you might just want to check out a few of your … Continued

The post Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The three independent watchmakers that should be on your radar https://timeandtidewatches.com/three-new-independent-watchmakers-alto-berneron-thomas-aubert/ Fri, 10 May 2024 10:01:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226877 If you're tired of constantly reading about the same five brands, have a break and enjoy some independent craftsmanship.

The post The three independent watchmakers that should be on your radar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 13 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-grand-seiko-watches/ Sun, 05 May 2024 15:30:05 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=159670 Our guide to the best Grand Seiko references of the modern era, and why they're so important.

The post 13 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Only Watch 2024: the Time+Tide team shares their favourite lots https://timeandtidewatches.com/only-watch-2024-the-timetide-team-shares-their-favourite-lots/ Fri, 03 May 2024 10:01:14 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226036 The biannual charity sale always brings a lot of heat in terms of one-off special edition models - here are our favourites.

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