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10 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Buying Guides

28.10.24

10 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Here's a few reasons why quartz watches should not just be low-cost alternatives to their mechanical counterparts.

Buying Guides

25.10.24

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7 of the best meteorite dial watches

Describing a dial as out-of-this-world might sound a little over the top, but for these watches, it's pretty accurate.

Wolf took over Time+Tide’s Melbourne Studio for an intimate chat with CEO Simon Wolf V

Friday Wind Down

11.10.24

Wolf took over Time+Tide’s Melbourne Studio for an intimate chat with CEO Simon Wolf V

Jamie sat down for a chat with CEO Simon Philip Wolf V about his company (and his family's) illustrious 190-year-long history.

Is the Bulova Super Seville one of the best watches under $1,000?

Hands On

04.10.24

Is the Bulova Super Seville one of the best watches under $1,000?

The Bulova Super Seville may have some familiar design cues, but its HPQ Precisionist movement is what really sets it apart.

The best watches for heading to outer space

Lists

03.10.24

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The best watches for heading to outer space

With space travel seemingly on the rise you might want to prepare for it by getting the right watch for the occasion now.

5 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Buying Guides

21.09.24

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5 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Whether you're actually entering a cockpit or just dreaming of taking to the skies like most of us, here are 5 of the best pilot's…

6 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science & Seiko

Lists

21.08.24

6 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science & Seiko

The '60s were a particularly groovy and innovative time for watchmaking, especially thanks to Seiko.

New releases from Hublot, Omega, Konstantin Chaykin and more

Last Week in Watches

28.07.24

New releases from Hublot, Omega, Konstantin Chaykin and more

The Olympics have started, so sports watches prevailed last week.

12 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Buying Guides

11.07.24

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12 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Here at Time+Tide, we are very fond of lume, so here is a list of some of the best full lume dial watches on the…

6 of the best modern LED watches that are a total blast from the past

Buying Guides

08.07.24

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6 of the best modern LED watches that are a total blast from the past

We run through some of the best modern LED watches that really connect today's buyers with the forward-thinking spirit of the 70's.

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 Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

16.06.24

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

This was a big week for watch releases, with high-profile motorsports-inspired watches and yet more MoonSwatch variants.

New releases from Angelus, Trilobe, Tudor and more

Last Week in Watches

31.03.24

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New releases from Angelus, Trilobe, Tudor and more

Watches and Wonders might be just around the corner, but there's still been plenty of hot releases recently.

New releases from Blancpain, Corum, Louis Erard and more

Last Week in Watches

03.03.24

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New releases from Blancpain, Corum, Louis Erard and more

Perpetual calendars in celebration of the leap year are the order of the week.

Bulova’s Oceanographer Devil Diver GMT brings travel-ready utility to a fiendish retro classic

Hands On

28.02.24

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Bulova’s Oceanographer Devil Diver GMT brings travel-ready utility to a fiendish retro classic

Retro colours and a sinister depth rating make Bulova's new travel piece a real corker.

Looking back at last year’s Bulova x Marc Anthony 2023 Collection

Introducing

28.01.24

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Looking back at last year’s Bulova x Marc Anthony 2023 Collection

In September 2022 Latin musical artist Marc Anthony and American watch brand Bulova came together to form a major partnership that will span over four…

Wooden dials, and why they should come back

In-Depth

13.01.24

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Wooden dials, and why they should come back

Organic materials may not seem the best choice for a durable watch - but these brands certainly thought differently. Why don't they anymore?

New releases from Chopard, Maen, Bremont and more

Last Week in Watches

17.12.23

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New releases from Chopard, Maen, Bremont and more

Watch brands have been hard at work unveiling last-minute entries ahead of the gift-giving season.

Buying Guides

13.12.23

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Best gift watches under $1,000

For those with a little more cash to play, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.

The Bulova Jet Star delivers a mechanical sweep with a 262kHz quartz movement

Hands On

12.11.23

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The Bulova Jet Star delivers a mechanical sweep with a 262kHz quartz movement

High-frequency quartz movements are a bit of a rarity these days, making Bulova's Jet Star all the more appealing.

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…

5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

Buying Guides

15.10.23

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5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

The watch world is currently riding high on another wave of hype as Swatch recently released its latest collaboration, the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba…

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…

Introducing

26.09.23

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Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver GMT

The Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver gets a true GMT upgrade, courtesy of Miyota movement.

Hands On

13.09.23

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Bulova Curv Chronograph collection

The new Bulova Curv Chronograph collection is the world's first curved chronograph, complete with a curved caseback.

The new Bulova Marine Star models reframe a mish-mash of influences into bombastic new looks

Introducing

18.06.23

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The new Bulova Marine Star models reframe a mish-mash of influences into bombastic new looks

Some watches play to a faithful template, while others prefer to try something more imaginative. These new Bulova Marine Star models are definitely in the…

The new Accutron Astronaut and Bulova Lunar Pilot models celebrate their place in the space race

Hands On

13.05.23

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The new Accutron Astronaut and Bulova Lunar Pilot models celebrate their place in the space race

Why do watch fans love a good historical reissue? I can think of two reasons. First off, horological history has such a deep trove of…

Hands On

22.02.23

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HANDS-ON: Add another Traveller GMT to the mix with the Bulova Wilton GMT

When it comes to watch releases, 2022 was undoubtedly the year of the affordable GMT. As the world continued to flex it’s legs and travel…

Introducing

08.02.23

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INTRODUCING: The Bulova Lunar Pilot and Accutron Astronaut prepare for lift off once again

The Accutron Astronaut is being reissued with incredible accuracy The Bulova Lunar Pilot is getting rid of the date and coming down to 43.5mm The…

Video

05.02.23

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VIDEO: The Bulova Sinatra Collection hits a variety of top notes

People who like watches have hobbies and passions that extend beyond horology. Maybe its cars, or cigars, or whiskey or all the above. But one…

So you can’t get a MoonSwatch. Here are 5 alternatives…

Lists

25.10.22

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So you can’t get a MoonSwatch. Here are 5 alternatives…

I do have to start this segment by admitting that no other watch out there quite matches what the MoonSwatch can offer. It’s a truly…

Hands On

19.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The Bulova Marine Star Series C divers meld style with rugged capability

Bulova’s Marine Star line has provided the brand’s answer to a fashionable, sporty watch for decades. They’re not super-tough, military-style divers. But nor are they…

Hands On

27.09.22

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HANDS-ON: The new Bulova Parking Meter delivers that wheel good factor

“I’m going to the archives”. If a movie about the current state of the watch industry were to be released, that would be the main…

5 vintage watches that are so uncool, they’re actually amazing

Lists

25.09.22

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5 vintage watches that are so uncool, they’re actually amazing

Watch collectors can be a conservative lot. It seems many of us stick to the classics: Subs, Speedys, Tanks, and other well-established models account for…

Wrist roles: The 6 most interesting watches at the Emmys

Events

16.09.22

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Wrist roles: The 6 most interesting watches at the Emmys

Awards shows are always target-rich environments for some prime celebrity watchspotting, and the 74th Annual Primetime Emmys were no exception. Here’s a quick look at…

Introducing

14.09.22

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INTRODUCING: The Bulova Frank Sinatra Summer Wind Collection

Few celebrities hold such strong sway in the public consciousness as the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra. Having dominated both music and film throughout…

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…

Introducing

16.08.22

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INTRODUCING: The Bulova American Girl “K” shows why more brands should look to their women’s range for vintage reissues

Every brand with even the most remote link to a vintage catalogue has jumped on the opportunity to reissue their old watches, but there has…

HANDS-ON: The Bulova Classic HACK Military is a handsome field watch for under $500 USD

Watch Reviews

02.08.22

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HANDS-ON: The Bulova Classic HACK Military is a handsome field watch for under $500 USD

Bulova reminded the world what they’re capable of when they released the MIL Ships watch towards the end of 2021. But there was another military-focused…

From Frank Sinatra to Queen: 5 musically inspired watches you should know

Lists

21.06.22

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From Frank Sinatra to Queen: 5 musically inspired watches you should know

Music, across language and culture, is something that has meaning to us all. It’s one of those few things that breaks barriers, inspires us and…

EDITOR’S PICK: 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Lists

19.09.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: 4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

EDITOR’S NOTE: The old excuse that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” doesn’t always cut it (just ask any convicted counterfeiter). But perhaps we…

6 watches Daft Punk might have been wearing when they self destructed this week (SOB)

Lists

26.02.21

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6 watches Daft Punk might have been wearing when they self destructed this week (SOB)

Initially, the idea of robots taking over the earth doesn’t sound too promising. But if the aforementioned robots happened to be Daft Punk it probably…

Attention space cowboys: 5 alternatives to the Omega Speedmaster that you probably haven’t considered

Lists

25.11.20

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Attention space cowboys: 5 alternatives to the Omega Speedmaster that you probably haven’t considered

The Speedmaster Professional is so well known, so in command of its hallowed place in the history of watchmaking, how could you possibly find an…

Bulova makes a scene-stealing cameo in Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit”

Pop Culture

24.11.20

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Bulova makes a scene-stealing cameo in Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit”

Being quarantined in our homes this year has encouraged us to binge more series and films than ever before. Fortunately, it’s the golden age of…

6 impressive quartz watches released in 2020, including Grand Seiko, Breitling and Bulova

Lists

18.11.20

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6 impressive quartz watches released in 2020, including Grand Seiko, Breitling and Bulova

It is no secret that quartz has its haters. It was only last week that we were in conversation with Roger Smith, who reminded us…

Watches inspired by the 1920s — 5 watch designs from the ’20s that still roar from the wrist

Lists

01.10.20

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Watches inspired by the 1920s — 5 watch designs from the ’20s that still roar from the wrist

Whether you’re a history buff, or just have a big budget for your costume parties, owning a historic timepiece can be a truly special experience.…

4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Lists

16.08.20

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4 watches that look like rip-offs that are actually legitimate

Few things in watch world conjure more contention than the six letters that make up the word homage … and understandably so. Are homage watches…

10 of the best digital watches you can buy in 2020, Part 2, including a cold Casio classic for 20 bucks

Lists

19.07.20

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10 of the best digital watches you can buy in 2020, Part 2, including a cold Casio classic for 20 bucks

Digital watches remain an overlooked part of the watch world, forgotten by many who consider themselves to have ‘graduated’ to mechanical watches. But as we…

Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 1

Opinion

07.04.20

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Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 1

The development of quartz technology essentially removed the need for the Swiss mechanical watchmaking industry. And yet, both the Swiss and quartz watches are still…

13 of the best watches under $500 that get watch snobs’ approval

Opinion

17.03.20

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13 of the best watches under $500 that get watch snobs’ approval

With all the uncertainty in the world right now, spending several months’ salary on a watch might seem like an idea that can wait a…

Oddballs: 5 of the quirkiest watches released in 2019

Lists

13.02.20

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Oddballs: 5 of the quirkiest watches released in 2019

While a great many of the best watches unveiled in 2019 were vintage-inspired homages, there were also plenty of timepieces released that were resolutely modern…