Baltic Archives - Time+Tide Watches

Buying Guides

29.10.24

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7 of the best affordable dive watches

Here are a bunch of great dive watches from several different brands that will all ring up the till less than US$5,000.

What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait?

Buying Guides

27.10.24

What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait?

Sometimes you just can't wait, and when it comes to getting a Pepsi bezel on your wrist, you don't have to.

The 7 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Buying Guides

26.10.24

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The 7 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste

Nothing says vintage like the warm flash of pink in the dials of yesteryear, but here are some great modern salmon dials worth considering.

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite TimeForArt 2024 watches

Auctions

12.10.24

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite TimeForArt 2024 watches

All raising money for a good cause, we select our favourite watches from this year's TimeForArt auction with some surprise choices.

10 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Buying Guides

10.10.24

10 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Three sub-dials on a watch is the go-to configuration for any chronograph, so we wanted to list the best on the market today.

7 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Buying Guides

26.09.24

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7 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Green might not be the new blue yet, but it's not that far off.

8 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

Buying Guides

24.09.24

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8 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

While the definition changed throughout history, the word bicompax always signified elegant, refined chronographs. Here are some of the best.

New releases from TAG Heuer, Schwarz Etienne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more

Last Week in Watches

22.09.24

New releases from TAG Heuer, Schwarz Etienne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more

After the short break we had following the Geneva Watch Days, we have a start in activity from all levels of brands. TAG Heuer is…

Baltic pays homage to the world’s metropolises with the new Prismic Stone Dial collection

What We Wore

17.09.24

Baltic pays homage to the world’s metropolises with the new Prismic Stone Dial collection

Baltic presents a trio of Prismic models with natural stone dials.

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Buying Guides

08.09.24

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Are they dressy or are they sporty? Buffy delves deeper into watches making the most of BOR vintage flair.

Baltic threw a rooftop party in NYC and teased some unreleased watches

Friday Wind Down

06.09.24

Baltic threw a rooftop party in NYC and teased some unreleased watches

Stunning views and even more stunning watches...

12 of the best affordable sports watches from $250 to $3,000

Buying Guides

06.09.24

12 of the best affordable sports watches from $250 to $3,000

These sports watches prove you can get plenty of value for US$3,000, and way less than that.

14 of the best panda dial chronographs for all your high-contrast chronograph needs

Buying Guides

05.09.24

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14 of the best panda dial chronographs for all your high-contrast chronograph needs

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world.

7 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Buying Guides

29.08.24

7 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Purple watch dials may not be the most common, but they are among the most evocative that you'll find on the market.

9 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

Buying Guides

26.08.24

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9 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

Dress watches should be minimal, slim and small - and here's some of the best examples you should add to your collection.

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

Buying Guides

25.08.24

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

Celebrating the big milestones is important, and wedding anniversaries are as big as they come, here are the best watches for each one.

The 9 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

Buying Guides

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.

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

Buying Guides

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.

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.

Buying Guides

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.

Andrew McUtchen tells the New York Times all about microbrands

When the New York Times wants to know about microbrands, Andrew McUtchen is often the first man they call.

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

Buying Guides

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.

Vacheron Constantin collaborates with First Nations artist Reko Rennie on an immersive art installation in Sydney

Friday Wind Down

26.07.24

Vacheron Constantin collaborates with First Nations artist Reko Rennie on an immersive art installation in Sydney

The exhibition, titled "From Geometry to Artistry", is being exhibited at the Maison's flagship Sydney boutique until the end of September.

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

Buying Guides

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.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

Last Week in Watches

07.07.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

More than simple colour switch-ups, this week brought some complete redesigns from various brands.

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

Buying Guides

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.

Richemont’s CEO reshuffle signals a new future for the luxury group

Friday Wind Down

05.07.24

Richemont’s CEO reshuffle signals a new future for the luxury group

One of the watch industry's biggest conglomerates has played musical chairs this week, with a new group CEO appointed and brand CEOs moving around.

Baltic goes Art Deco with a quartet of new MR Roulette dials

Hands On

04.07.24

Baltic goes Art Deco with a quartet of new MR Roulette dials

The French microbrand gives the MR a breath of fresh air, retaining the novelty of the micro-rotor movement.

How to pair watches with your wrist tattoos

Opinion

17.06.24

How to pair watches with your wrist tattoos

Straps and bracelet stacks are not the only means to accessorise your favourite watch. Tattoos can be a bold way to liven up your wrist…

Buying Guides

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

Buying Guides

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.

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

Buying Guides

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.

Why independent brands were the big winners of Only Watch 2024

Opinion

16.05.24

Why independent brands were the big winners of Only Watch 2024

Small indies achieved spectacular results at the Only Watch charity auction this year, with Furlan Marri a particular standout.

Baltic and Tour Auto introduce a new Tricompax to honour a legendary race

In The Shop

23.04.24

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Baltic and Tour Auto introduce a new Tricompax to honour a legendary race

As official timekeepers of Tour Auto for the second year in a row, Baltic colour a Tricompax in racing livery.

New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

21.04.24

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New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more

The watch machine never stops churning, turning out new releases even after the conclusion of Watches and Wonders.

Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

Friday Wind Down

05.04.24

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Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

An unexpected return for Snoopy, and Omega doubles down on their pursuit of perfection.

Diving into the design details of Baltic watches down to half a millimetre with founder Etienne Malec

Interview

31.03.24

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Diving into the design details of Baltic watches down to half a millimetre with founder Etienne Malec

Editor’s note: Back in January, many of you joined us in our Time+Tide Discovery Studio in Melbourne to celebrate our tenth anniversary. It was a…

The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

Friday Wind Down

22.03.24

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The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on this weekend – and we’re on the watch beat

Watches and F1 go hand in hand, so we're on the ground sniffing out watch stories at Albert Park.

New releases from Rolex, Fleming, Venezianico and more

Last Week in Watches

17.03.24

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New releases from Rolex, Fleming, Venezianico and more

A sneaky new Day-Date for the Oscars plus an impressive indie debut defined this week.

Buying Guides

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.

We think the new Baltic Hermétique Glacier has the best dial for the money – and now it can be yours

In The Shop

15.03.24

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We think the new Baltic Hermétique Glacier has the best dial for the money – and now it can be yours

The French micro giants just dropped the coldest textured dial we've seen for a while.

Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

Buying Guides

13.03.24

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Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

We explain why finding smaller chronographs can be so difficult - and share some that are worth your attention.

New releases from Omega, Tissot, BA111OD and more

Last Week in Watches

18.02.24

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New releases from Omega, Tissot, BA111OD and more

On Valentine’s Day, brands often propose new releases that could work as a his-and-hers pair, with similar styles but different sizes. For instance, this year…

The Baltic Prismic reinvents the classic cocktail watch

Hands On

16.02.24

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The Baltic Prismic reinvents the classic cocktail watch

Baltic's latest piece features unisex proportions and a stunning Art Deco-inspired dial.

The best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

Buying Guides

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.

The surprising wrist presence of the Baltic MR01 Gold PVD

What We Wore

28.01.24

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The surprising wrist presence of the Baltic MR01 Gold PVD

Baltic dresses up their dressier watch even more with luscious golden tones.

Swatch teases new Snoopy MoonSwatch + Baltic x T+T pre-order open now!

Friday Wind Down

26.01.24

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Swatch teases new Snoopy MoonSwatch + Baltic x T+T pre-order open now!

Is the MoonSwatch about to become exciting again? Plus be quick to nab our Baltic.

Andrew explains how each of our three T+T10 boutique edition watches help sum up Time+Tide

Video

24.01.24

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Andrew explains how each of our three T+T10 boutique edition watches help sum up Time+Tide

Baltic, Furlan Marri and Studio Underd0g - each of these three collabs say something about Time+Tide.

New releases from Omega, Zenith, Breguet, (and Baltic, Furlan Marri, and Studio Underd0g) and more

Last Week in Watches

22.01.24

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New releases from Omega, Zenith, Breguet, (and Baltic, Furlan Marri, and Studio Underd0g) and more

Three T+T limited editions this week, plus a bevy of other cool releases from big brands.

The Baltic x Time+Tide Hermétique Night Mode is a field watch for your field of dreams

Hands On

21.01.24

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The Baltic x Time+Tide Hermétique Night Mode is a field watch for your field of dreams

Stealthy, modern and retro all at once, this is a new take on a field watch.

T+T 10 festivities, the unveiling of our Furlan Marri x Time+Tide Limited Edition, and two more watches to come…

Friday Wind Down

19.01.24

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T+T 10 festivities, the unveiling of our Furlan Marri x Time+Tide Limited Edition, and two more watches to come…

Two days ago our T+T 10 festivities kicked off, and while it has certainly been an exciting few days, there is still much more excitement…