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New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

27.10.24

New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Black dials, vintage-style GMTs, and German takes on the golden ratio.

12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buying Guides

26.10.24

12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buffy explores the watches that give you the best bling for buck.

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…

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Friday Wind Down

20.09.24

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Vroom, vroom... Mitchell and Alex were off to the races with Seiko.

Breguet’s Type XX Civilian 2067 is now available in gold with a first-ever ceramic bezel insert

Introducing

16.09.24

Breguet’s Type XX Civilian 2067 is now available in gold with a first-ever ceramic bezel insert

The 18k rose gold Type XX 2067RK/Y0/9WU marks the first time the Breguet brand has ever used ceramic for the externals of a watch.

The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare

Watch Education

14.09.24

The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare

Why are resonance watches so special, and why have only a handful of watchmakers actually made one?

Gregory Kissling becomes the new CEO of Breguet

News

05.09.24

Gregory Kissling becomes the new CEO of Breguet

Gregory Kissling is reportedly taking the job of CEO at Breguet after as successful run as the VP of Product at Omega.

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.

In-Depth

20.08.24

The history of the chronograph

It is often considered the most prolific complication in the watch world, and it has a long, complex, story to tell.

The 7 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Buying Guides

01.08.24

The 7 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Hitting the open water? We highly recommend adding one of these watches to your kit list before setting sail.

These are the watches you should be wearing with black tie

Buying Guides

25.07.24

These are the watches you should be wearing with black tie

Black tie may not be as common anymore, but when the time strikes, there are the best watches for the occasion.

5 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

Buying Guides

30.06.24

5 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

Whether for Peaky Blinders cosplay, or a desire for the OG form of portable timekeeping, these are the best modern pocket watches you can buy.

New releases from Hublot, Voutilainen, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

30.06.24

New releases from Hublot, Voutilainen, H. Moser & Cie and more

Breguet and Voutilainen celebrate Tourbillon Day; Zenith and Omega celebrate Paris; and Hublot and Ressence go monochromatic.

The Breguet Double Tourbillon Quai de l’Horloge celebrates tourbillon day

Introducing

26.06.24

The Breguet Double Tourbillon Quai de l’Horloge celebrates tourbillon day

There's no better way to celebrate Breguet's most important innovation than with the brand's most extreme take on the complication.

10 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

24.06.24

10 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Tourbillons are associated with hefty price tags, but our list includes surprisingly affordable watches along with expectedly pricey ones.

Three shades of Breguet – Classique, Type XX, Marine

Video

27.05.24

Three shades of Breguet – Classique, Type XX, Marine

It's easy to typecast Breguet as a brand that is strictly rooted in tradition, but there are various shades to Breguet and its collections.

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.

A new bracelet has been introduced into the Breguet Type XX / Type 20 collection with a micro-adjustment system

News

16.03.24

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A new bracelet has been introduced into the Breguet Type XX / Type 20 collection with a micro-adjustment system

Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca gave us the exclusive that a bracelet was coming to the Type XX/20, and now it has finally arrived!

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Louis Vuitton, Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

09.03.24

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New releases from Audemars Piguet, Louis Vuitton, Omega and more

A special John Mayer collab with AP, a road sign-inspired Mr Jones and a nature-clad LV trio all released this past week.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

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).…

The perpetual calendar through the years

In-Depth

29.02.24

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The perpetual calendar through the years

Exploring the rich history and ingenious innovation of a staple haute horlogerie complication.

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.

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.

New releases from Squale, Vulcain, Frédérique Constant and more

Last Week in Watches

10.12.23

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New releases from Squale, Vulcain, Frédérique Constant and more

From Gran Turismo collabs to early Valentine's Day releases, we bring you all the week's headlines.

This sporty Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527 is unburdened by dive watch aesthetics

Video

05.11.23

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This sporty Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527 is unburdened by dive watch aesthetics

Breguet doesn't do sporty too often, but when they do, it's in their distinct style, and the Marine 5527 shows off this approach.

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…

New releases from Omega, Spinnaker, Ming and more

Last Week in Watches

29.10.23

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New releases from Omega, Spinnaker, Ming and more

For this week’s selection, we have a healthy mix of incredible timepieces from the highest echelons of watchmaking, and more cheerful collaborations that give the…

Breguet’s Marine Tourbillon 5577 is a sporty tribute to the founder’s famous complication

Introducing

28.10.23

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Breguet’s Marine Tourbillon 5577 is a sporty tribute to the founder’s famous complication

With a water-resistant case and brawny proportions, Breguet's sportiest watch gets a haute horlogerie upgrade.

WHAT IF… Breguet were also able to use the co-axial escapement?

Opinion

24.10.23

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WHAT IF… Breguet were also able to use the co-axial escapement?

Forget teaming up with Swatch: Zach speculates what would happen if Breguet took a leaf out of Omega's book.

New releases from Breguet, Ba111oD, Atelier Wen and more

Last Week in Watches

15.10.23

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New releases from Breguet, Ba111oD, Atelier Wen and more

An incredible feat of collaborative horology from Akrivia and Louis Vuitton stole the show this week, as did new models from the likes of Ming…

The Breguet Classique Répétition Minutes 7637 is stealth wealth, personified

Introducing

23.09.23

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The Breguet Classique Répétition Minutes 7637 is stealth wealth, personified

Breguet subtly flexes their horological muscles with a grand feu enamel dial and a repeater calibre.

Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca shares 3 key insights into the future of the Type XX

Interview

03.09.23

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Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca shares 3 key insights into the future of the Type XX

Breguet is not like other watch brands. I say this not to simply point out that their products are distinct within the market, but rather…

Sotheby’s Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on

Auctions

01.09.23

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Sotheby’s Fine Watches Auction: Zach picks 5 lots to keep an eye on

Watch collectors love the hunt for their next watch, and auctions are a great place to find the next dream reference you desire. Sure, it…

Hands On

22.08.23

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HANDS-ON: The Breguet Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597 is horology over hype

Much of today’s focus in watches revolves around hype pieces, at least in the mainstream. Breguet, however, has zero concern for hype – their total…

The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now

Lists

07.08.23

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The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now

If you ask a watch enthusiast, one of the most exciting parts of the hobby is not actually wearing watches. The real excitement stems from…

8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

Lists

22.06.23

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8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

These days it seems like brands are increasingly opting to have 4:30 positioned date windows on their watches. Just earlier today we introduced yet another…

Friday Wind Down

16.06.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A belated recap of the Parisian Breguet Type XX/20 event

Hey folks! Back in the Friday Wind Down saddle. I would have loved to share my experience during the Paris Breguet trip last week, but…

The new Breguet Type XX and Type 20 move the needle forward while being more faithful to the OGs than ever

Hands On

09.06.23

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The new Breguet Type XX and Type 20 move the needle forward while being more faithful to the OGs than ever

When you think of Breguet watches, the first word that comes to mind is probably guilloché. The maison is widely celebrated for their engine-turned dials,…

The Breguet Classique Quantième Perpétuel 7327

Introducing

29.04.23

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The Breguet Classique Quantième Perpétuel 7327

Breguet’s new Classique Quantième Perpétuel 7327 is based on their automatic pocket watches from the 1780s The perpetual calendar display is arranged with strength and…

Flight club: Fly first with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

Lists

08.04.23

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Flight club: Fly first class with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

During the golden age of air travel, all seats on a plane were pretty much first-class seats. At the dawn of intercontinental flight, travellers dressed…

Versus

05.02.23

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VERSUS: The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate 910P & Breguet Tradition Automatique Seconde Rétrograde 7097

Welcome to Versus. This new column is as simple as it sounds. Each week a member of the Time+Tide team will be tasked with pitting…

Five of Zach’s favourites from WatchTime NY 2022

Lists

28.10.22

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Five of Zach’s favourites from WatchTime NY 2022

There is a lot of ground to cover, so I will try to be brief. Last week I attended WatchTime NY 2022, a horological candy…

Country megastar Luke Bryan’s social media is a horological thirst trap

Pop Culture

22.10.22

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Country megastar Luke Bryan’s social media is a horological thirst trap

Country megastar Luke Bryan has a frankly astounding watch collection, but you wouldn’t know it going by how little he’s spoken about the subject. Yet,…

My top five picks from the Ineichen Vintage Wristwatch auction

Auctions

22.09.22

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My top five picks from the Ineichen Vintage Wristwatch auction

Running until October 1, the Ineichen Auctioneers Vintage watch auction consists of 72 lots of old-school goodness. It features everything from Patek Philippe to Audemars…

Pop Culture

31.08.22

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Borna’s top 5 from Geneva Watch Days

Geneva Watch Days, a trade show that began as a pandemic special, has now expanded way beyond its initial eight founding brands, with more than…

Introducing

30.08.22

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INTRODUCING: The new Breguet Classique 7337 and Classique Dame watches

The Swatch Group is full of top-notch brands: Omega, Longines, Blancpain, Glashütte Original and more. But arguably the brand under their umbrella with the most…

What is the ultimate two-watch collection? The Time+Tide team have their say…

Lists

25.08.21

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What is the ultimate two-watch collection? The Time+Tide team have their say…

Today we defer to the shrewd counsel of Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. As the eighties hip- hop duo so wisely put it: “It…

DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Daytona

Lists

11.08.21

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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Daytona

Last week we began our “Don’t Feed the Hype” series and, based on your feedback, many of you are on board with this idea of…

8 affordable watches on eBay right now for under $5k, including Patek Philippe and Jacob & Co

Lists

25.03.21

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8 affordable watches on eBay right now for under $5k, including Patek Philippe and Jacob & Co

Of late, eBay has been making serious strides into the pre-owned watch market and they certainly aren’t slowing down. They recently started a new Instagram…

Britain runs the risk of losing another of its crown jewels – King George’s Breguet pocket watch

Pop Culture

27.02.21

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Britain runs the risk of losing another of its crown jewels – King George’s Breguet pocket watch

Monarchists in Britain have endured a tough time of late. Just before coronavirus went literally viral, there was a right royal rumble as Prince Harry…

5 watches specially made for movies, from Hamilton in Tenet, to Audemars Piguet in End of Days

Lists

12.09.20

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5 watches specially made for movies, from Hamilton in Tenet, to Audemars Piguet in End of Days

Sometimes cinema prop masters get lucky. On certain rare occasions, instead of having to unearth pitch-perfect watches for a movie, brands will collaborate on brand-new…