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Seiko make a microbrand move by tweaking the 20MAS

Hands On

11.05.24

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Seiko make a microbrand move by tweaking the 20MAS

Just a few years after releasing the ever-popular 20MAS, Seiko returns with three new and improved variants - 24MAS, anyone?

The three independent watchmakers that should be on your radar

Lists

10.05.24

The three independent watchmakers that should be on your radar

If you're tired of constantly reading about the same five brands, have a break and enjoy some independent craftsmanship.

Loupe This is set to auction off the ultimate hypebeast Tiffany Blue Nautilus 5711 – here’s why that’s worth paying attention to

Friday Wind Down

10.05.24

Loupe This is set to auction off the ultimate hypebeast Tiffany Blue Nautilus 5711 – here’s why that’s worth paying attention to

For those who never worked up the VIP lists of Tiffany or Patek, Loupe This is set to list the ultimate hype watch: a Tiffany…

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

Buying Guides

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.

Why Cartier has always been the watchmaker of shapes, as told by Image, Style, and Heritage Director Pierre Rainero

Interview

10.05.24

Why Cartier has always been the watchmaker of shapes, as told by Image, Style, and Heritage Director Pierre Rainero

There are few brands with the cache of Cartier, and we wanted to hear the full story straight from the horse's mouth.

The Bastardo abides: the transgressive tastes of Phil Toledano, and the Toledano & Chan B/1

Interview

09.05.24

The Bastardo abides: the transgressive tastes of Phil Toledano, and the Toledano & Chan B/1

Mr Enthusiast reveals inspiration behind Toledano & Chan, his new brand honouring 1970s design, materials, and quirks.

Naoya Hida 2024 releases play with shape, engraving, and semi-precious stone

Introducing

09.05.24

Naoya Hida 2024 releases play with shape, engraving, and semi-precious stone

The Japanese independent delves further into Art Deco inspiration and artisanal watchmaking with its 2024 releases.

Can the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Petite Seconde challenge the Rolex 1908 at nearly double its price?

Versus

09.05.24

Can the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Petite Seconde challenge the Rolex 1908 at nearly double its price?

A dress watch from a sports watch brand takes on a high-end, revitalised artisan. It's Rolex versus Parmigiani Fleurier.

Sylvester Stallone has 11 watches heading to Sotheby’s June 2024 auction

Auctions

08.05.24

Sylvester Stallone has 11 watches heading to Sotheby’s June 2024 auction

Sly has enlisted Sotheby's to auction off a significant part of his collection, including the first-ever to market Patek Grandmaster Chime.

Buying Guides

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.

Watch Education

08.05.24

You’re using the word “horology” wrong

A mistranslated misnomer, or proof of language evolving? Buffy talks horology, and what that really means.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Stories exhibition is finally coming Down Under with a pop-up in Sydney

Events

07.05.24

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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Stories exhibition is finally coming Down Under with a pop-up in Sydney

The globe-trotting Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Stories exhibition comes to Australia, popping up in Sydney’s Martin Place from the 10th to the 19th of May.

Tudor equips its Giro d’Italia squad with a new Pelagos FXD Chrono

Introducing

07.05.24

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Tudor equips its Giro d’Italia squad with a new Pelagos FXD Chrono

Another composite case Pelagos FXD, this time honouring Tudor's cycling team competing in Italy's Grand Tour.

Buying Guides

07.05.24

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The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide

Whether it's a simple Casio, dressy Fears or luxe Bulgari, we think we've covered our bases for our 2024 Mother's Day guide.

How the Rivelta Metrodive combines urban stealthiness and diver legibility

Micro Mondays

06.05.24

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How the Rivelta Metrodive combines urban stealthiness and diver legibility

A microbrand diver is hardly anything new these days. Indonesian micro Rivelta disagrees, putting a metro twist on a staple design.

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

Lists

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.

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Panda leans into its vintage cues

Hands On

05.05.24

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The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Panda leans into its vintage cues

It wouldn’t be an unfounded opinion to say that vintage reissues have become a bit stale after a decade of non-stop re-releases. Sure, vintage watches…

Seiko, it’s time to bring the Age of Discovery back

Opinion

05.05.24

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Seiko, it’s time to bring the Age of Discovery back

Few brands can match the quirkiness of Seiko in the 1990s, and Buffy feels it may be time for some of it to return.

New releases from TAG Heuer, Tudor, Naoya Hida and more

Last Week in Watches

05.05.24

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New releases from TAG Heuer, Tudor, Naoya Hida and more

Retro re-releases, cycling watches, new brands and line extensions for old ones, oh my! There's been plenty of head-turning releases this week.

An in-depth look at all 10 versions of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collaboration

Video

04.05.24

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An in-depth look at all 10 versions of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collaboration

We go through all 10 models in the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith collection in detail, including the TAG Heuer and Kith exclusives.

The story of John Jacob Astor’s £1.17 million Titanic watch

Auctions

04.05.24

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The story of John Jacob Astor’s £1.17 million Titanic watch

Last week, this pocket watch became the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold at auction.

Only Watch 2024: the Time+Tide team shares their favourite lots

Lists

03.05.24

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Only Watch 2024: the Time+Tide team shares their favourite lots

The biannual charity sale always brings a lot of heat in terms of one-off special edition models - here are our favourites.

Kith, marry, kill: TAG Heuer’s revival of the Formula 1 dominated this week

Friday Wind Down

03.05.24

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Kith, marry, kill: TAG Heuer’s revival of the Formula 1 dominated this week

The OG Formula 1 has made its long-awaited return in the form of a collaboration with lifestyle brand Kith - a bold move from TAG…

The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

Buying Guides

03.05.24

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The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

The green dial and integrated bracelet trends are old hat - it's time for the quirkiness of the 1970s to come back.

The HYT T1 Series makes fluidic timekeeping as approachable as possible

Hands On

03.05.24

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The HYT T1 Series makes fluidic timekeeping as approachable as possible

The T1 Series is heralded to become the saviour of HYT, making the brand more approachable, but still keeping the ethos alive.

Fears brings back the best of British, with the Brunswick 38

What We Wore

02.05.24

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Fears brings back the best of British, with the Brunswick 38

Tom test drives the Fears Brunswick 38, the Bristol-based revival of a heritage British brand.

We asked, you answered: would you wear the new Omega Speedmaster 38mm?

Watch Culture

02.05.24

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We asked, you answered: would you wear the new Omega Speedmaster 38mm?

Omega is aiming the new smaller, blingier Speedy at men and women - but are men actually interested in it? We put it to our…

The retro-tastic TAG Heuer Formula 1 is back as a Kith limited-edition collab (live pics)

Introducing

01.05.24

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The retro-tastic TAG Heuer Formula 1 is back as a Kith limited-edition collab (live pics)

The "affordable" TAG Heuer Formula 1 returns thanks to Kith founder Ronnie Fieg's first watch.

Interview

01.05.24

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Breitling CEO Georges Kern talks us through the brand’s 140th anniversary celebrations

The maker of the legendary Navitimer celebrates its 140th, and CEO Georges Kern takes us through the years.

Van Cleef & Arpels captures the poetry of nature, timekeeping and luxury with their new collection

Introducing

01.05.24

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Van Cleef & Arpels captures the poetry of nature, timekeeping and luxury with their new collection

Van Cleef & Arpels showcases haute horology prowess with the intricately hand-crafted Poetic Complications collection.

What we thought of A. Lange & Söhne’s 2024 Watches and Wonders releases

Video

30.04.24

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What we thought of A. Lange & Söhne’s 2024 Watches and Wonders releases

This year Lange doubled its output from last year, going from one release to two - giving Jamie and Russell plenty to talk about.

Why are platinum watches more expensive than gold?

Watch Education

30.04.24

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Why are platinum watches more expensive than gold?

Buffy finds out why the stealth-wealth silver glow of platinum adds so much to the price tag of a watch.

Buying Guides

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.

The Bulgari Tadao Ando Serpenti explores the seasons with snakeskin stone marquetry

Hands On

29.04.24

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The Bulgari Tadao Ando Serpenti explores the seasons with snakeskin stone marquetry

The latest team up between Bulgari and Tadao Ando results in a mesmerising series of Serpenti watches with marquetry-like dials.

CIGA Design’s Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition represents another peak for Chinese watchmaking

Micro Mondays

29.04.24

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CIGA Design’s Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition represents another peak for Chinese watchmaking

This exceedingly competitively priced central tourbillon watch commemorates the 70th anniversary of Hillary and Norgay's ascent of Everest.

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Golden Siena edges into pure, no-date dress territory

Video

29.04.24

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The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Golden Siena edges into pure, no-date dress territory

Parmigiani Fleurier has listened to fans, giving us a no-date Tonda PF for what could be the ultimate sleeper.

You want dial colours? Nomos has the answer!

Introducing

28.04.24

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You want dial colours? Nomos has the answer!

Nomos Glahshütte has let loose with the colour wheel for its latest pieces, celebrating 175 years of watchmaking in Glashütte with 31 colourful versions of…

The Time+Tide team picks their one watch collection

Lists

28.04.24

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The Time+Tide team picks their one watch collection

The Time+Tide Editorial Team has come together to nominate what they believe to be the best one watch collection.

New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Last Week in Watches

28.04.24

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New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Watches & Wonders is now a thing of the past, but luckily, watch releases are not slowing down at all, headlined by Omega and Credor.

Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique

In-Depth

28.04.24

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Michel Navas talks Louis Vuitton Voyager Plique-à-jour, and reviving a millennium-old enamelling technique

Having founded La Fabrique du Temps and developed GPHG-winning watches, Michel Navas chats to Andrew about the scope of LFT's abilities.

I gave up my prized Rolex and Lange for this gorgeous Breguet Classique Perpetual Calendar 3057

Trading Faces

27.04.24

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I gave up my prized Rolex and Lange for this gorgeous Breguet Classique Perpetual Calendar 3057

Zach explains why, in his latest watch trade, he gave up his Rolex Explorer 1016 and Lange 1815 Up/Down for a Breguet perpetual calendar.

The F.P. Journe Élégante Gino’s Dream is as touching as it is brilliant

Hands On

27.04.24

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The F.P. Journe Élégante Gino’s Dream is as touching as it is brilliant

This innovative, rainbow-framed watch is a touching tribute to one of François-Paul Journe's most formative friendships.

The Gerald Charles Masterlink evolves the Maestro into a slimmer and sportier form (live pics)

Introducing

27.04.24

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The Gerald Charles Masterlink evolves the Maestro into a slimmer and sportier form (live pics)

The Gerald Charles Masterlink is an evolution of Genta's Maestro design that the Maestro himself would be proud of.

The Citizen Series 8 890 is a new contender entering the integrated-bracelet octagon

Introducing

27.04.24

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The Citizen Series 8 890 is a new contender entering the integrated-bracelet octagon

Citizen has a new steel integrated sports watch with an octagonal bezel, 200 metres water-resistantance, an an inner timing scale.

Interview

26.04.24

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HYT CEO Vincent Perriard answers some hard-hitting questions about the future of the brand

Restructuring HYT was never going to be an easy task,. New CEO Vincent Perriard reckons he's got the keys to the retrograde fluidic gates.

Omega hosts star-studded Speedmaster 38mm launch in Milan filled with diamonds and stylish watch-wielding celebrities

Friday Wind Down

26.04.24

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Omega hosts star-studded Speedmaster 38mm launch in Milan filled with diamonds and stylish watch-wielding celebrities

Earlier this week, Omega, as Omega is known to do, hosted a star-studded affair in Milan to launch their new Speedmaster 38mm collection.

Andrew weighs in on influencer marketing in the watch industry with Vogue Business

The watch industry is typically slower-moving and more traditional. In recent years, however, watch brands have completely embraced influencers.

In-Depth

26.04.24

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What makes Richard Mille so different?

Russell musters all of his skiing experience to discover what makes the avant-garde brand tick.

MB&F adds a striking metallic hue to the HM8 Mark 2 Blue

Introducing

25.04.24

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MB&F adds a striking metallic hue to the HM8 Mark 2 Blue

Since Max Büsser never realised his dream of becoming a car designer, the MB&F HM8 Mark 2 looks like a car.

Meeting MR PIAGET! Yves Piaget on the return of Polo

Interview

25.04.24

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Meeting MR PIAGET! Yves Piaget on the return of Polo

Yves Piaget delves into the story behind the Piaget Polo, now back in the limelight thanks to Piaget's Polo 79 reinterpretation.

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

Buying Guides

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.

The Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph opens a window to the movement

Introducing

24.04.24

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The Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph opens a window to the movement

Montblanc shows off the Minerva internals with their latest monopusher chronograph release.

Franck Muller’s cigarette lighter watch was the wackiest creation of Geneva Watch Week

Watch Carry Wednesdays

24.04.24

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Franck Muller’s cigarette lighter watch was the wackiest creation of Geneva Watch Week

The first-ever cigarette lighter with watchmaking complications, the Master Lighter is the most Franck Muller thing ever.

Omega launches a set of dazzling 38mm Speedmasters, with some collection-firsts (live pics and video)

Introducing

24.04.24

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Omega launches a set of dazzling 38mm Speedmasters, with some collection-firsts (live pics and video)

Omega expands the Speedmaster 38mm collection with a multitude of new models, choice of three materials, and two dial colours. There’s a choice of steel…

WWE superstar Cody Rhodes reunited with his father’s once-pawned Rolex after Wrestlemania 40 win

Pop Culture

23.04.24

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WWE superstar Cody Rhodes reunited with his father’s once-pawned Rolex after Wrestlemania 40 win

After his WWE Wrestlemania 40 win, Cody Rhodes received something a lot more precious than a championship belt.

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.

Norqain’s new customisable Wild One of 1 has 3.5 million possible configurations – watch Andrew make his

Video

22.04.24

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Norqain’s new customisable Wild One of 1 has 3.5 million possible configurations – watch Andrew make his

T+T founder Andrew joined Norqain CEO Ben Küffer at the Norqain booth at Watches and Wonders to customise his very own watch.

Baume & Mercier’s Clifton Baumatic Moon Phases epitomise understated luxury

Hands On

22.04.24

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Baume & Mercier’s Clifton Baumatic Moon Phases epitomise understated luxury

These Cliftons combine one of watchmaking's most traditional complications in a contemporary yet timeless package with a great movement beating under the hood.