Citizen Archives - Time+Tide Watches

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.

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.

Here comes the sun: how do solar watches actually work?

Watch Education

22.10.24

Here comes the sun: how do solar watches actually work?

Jamie explains how solar-powered watches work and their history, as well as answer some common questions about owning them.

7 of the best solar powered watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

Buying Guides

08.10.24

7 of the best solar powered watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

If you're going to make a watch battery-powered, might as well make it solar. These are some of the best solar quartz options out there.

The best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Buying Guides

02.10.24

The best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Perhaps the most popular style of watches today, these integrated bracelet watches prove you don't need to remortgage to get one.

New releases from Fears, Panerai, Christopher Ward and more

Last Week in Watches

29.09.24

New releases from Fears, Panerai, Christopher Ward and more

Compact cases, clever collaborations and the return of a model we thought could be gone for good, all in last week in watches.

The Citizen Iconic Nature collection turns paper and quartz into a luxury combo

Introducing

27.09.24

The Citizen Iconic Nature collection turns paper and quartz into a luxury combo

Two paper dials cover high-end quartz perpetual calendar movements, drawing inspiration from Japan's captivating nature.

Buying Guides

23.09.24

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8 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

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.

9 of the best left-handed watches for southpaws and serious operators alike

Buying Guides

01.09.24

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9 of the best left-handed watches for southpaws and serious operators alike

These watches cater to every orientation of the population.

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

Buying Guides

19.08.24

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

Feeling blue (and black)? Maybe a list of some of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy will cheer you up.

The 16 best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

Buying Guides

04.08.24

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The 16 best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

We all know and love Seiko and Casio, but what about lesser-known, but equally as amazing brands from Japan?

100 Years, 100 Watches: Zach visits private Citizen exhibition in NYC

Video

03.08.24

100 Years, 100 Watches: Zach visits private Citizen exhibition in NYC

I knew the Citizen exhibition in NYC was celebrating its 100th anniversary, but i didn't know 100 watches would be on display.

9 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

02.08.24

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9 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.

Citizen broadens Marvel Eco-Drive line in time for Deadpool & Wolverine

Introducing

27.07.24

Citizen broadens Marvel Eco-Drive line in time for Deadpool & Wolverine

Citizen extends its collaborative range with Marvel to include Deadpool & Wolverine Eco-Drive watches just in time for the film.

10 of the best everyday watches for any budget and any lifestyle

Buying Guides

24.07.24

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10 of the best everyday watches for any budget and any lifestyle

Wearing one watch everyday can feel like a drag to some, but the joy of a faithful companion is hard to beat, and these are…

7 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

Buying Guides

23.07.24

7 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

The Tudor Black Bay has been a fan-favourite since release, but what if you're looking for bang for a little less buck?

The ultimate guide to Miyota’s history and most common movements

Watch Education

20.07.24

The ultimate guide to Miyota’s history and most common movements

The Japanese movement powerhouse is well-known for its use in microbrands - but there's much more to it.

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…

Buying Guides

01.07.24

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8 of the best Tiffany blue dial watches

Light teal, eggshell blue, turquoise... Whatever you want to call it, here's a list of watches that resemble Tiffany's famous shade.

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.

This new Citizen Attesa Layers of Time is the definition of practical beauty

Hands On

08.06.24

This new Citizen Attesa Layers of Time is the definition of practical beauty

This new Citizen Attesa Layers of Time strives to offer the utmost practical beauty, highly robust and functional with a captivating dial.

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Opinion

08.06.24

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Audemars Piguet's [RE]Master 02 is a bellwether for a growing trend in modern watch design: a return to brutalism.

7 of the most expensive quartz watches that make a compelling case for quartz

Buying Guides

02.06.24

7 of the most expensive quartz watches that make a compelling case for quartz

Retro oddballs or haute horlogerie stunners, there's always a time and place for quartz movements, and these are some of the most expensive.

New releases from Ming, Timex, F.P. Journe and more

Last Week in Watches

26.05.24

New releases from Ming, Timex, F.P. Journe and more

Many independents are launching more and more new models and big box brands are not far behind with some interesting additions to their collection.

Buying Guides

21.05.24

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6 of the best orange dial watches

Orange isn't really a colour that comes up too often in the dial conversation, but when it does, it often produces amazing results.

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

20.05.24

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

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.

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.

The best watches for finance fanatics, from the classic Datejust to a humble Casio

Buying Guides

07.04.24

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The best watches for finance fanatics, from the classic Datejust to a humble Casio

We all say watches aren't great investments, but does the same ring true for those whose hobby or job revolves around that?

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.

Opinion

18.02.24

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Why is Citizen Eco-Drive so underrated?

Why is Citizen Eco-Drive underrated? Adam weighs in on the solar-powered legend here.

The Citizen Tsuki-yomi A-T makes moonphases actually feel important

Hands On

27.01.24

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The Citizen Tsuki-yomi A-T makes moonphases actually feel important

Mechanical precision moonphases, step aside - this Citizen has one adjusted by an atomic clock.

Buying Guides

05.01.24

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5 of the best diving chronographs

For those who need a touch more timing utility alongside a dive-time bezel, this is the list for you.

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2023 – Citizen, Tudor, Lip

Lists

02.01.24

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The three watches Jamie wore most in 2023 – Citizen, Tudor, Lip

French, Swiss and Japanese - Jamie's 2023 high rotation contains multitudes.

Lists

30.12.23

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5 of the best ana-digi watches

Ana-digi watches offer the best of both worlds: here's 5 of the best.

Buying Guides

14.12.23

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Best gift watches under $5,000

After some more budget-friendly options, we enter a more luxurious realm.

The Citizen Series 8 GMT is the best true GMT for under US$2,000

Hands On

06.12.23

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The Citizen Series 8 GMT is the best true GMT for under US$2,000

If you have other suggestions - we're all ears.

Take to sci-fi skies with the new Citizen Promaster Skyhawk collection

Introducing

04.11.23

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Take to sci-fi skies with the new Citizen Promaster Skyhawk collection

Citizen gives a masterclass in retrofuturistic pilot's watch design.

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

09.10.23

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The Citizen Eco-Drive 365 presents a brand new movement with a year-long power reserve

Citizen has developed an all new Caliber E365 Eco-Drive movement, bringing a year of running time on a full charge The Citizen Eco -Drive 365…

New releases from HYT, Citizen, Bulgari and more

Last Week in Watches

03.09.23

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New releases from HYT, Citizen, Bulgari and more

As we predicted last week, the amount of releases these past seven days was massive. Geneva Watch Days is one of the key events in…

The new Citizen Black Washi Paper Dial maximises aesthetics and function

Introducing

31.08.23

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The new Citizen Black Washi Paper Dial maximises aesthetics and function

The new Citizen Eco-Drive Black Washi Paper Dial is limited to 350 pieces It sports a 100m water-resistant Duratect Gold Super Titanium case that’s more…

9 Dungeons & Dragons races and the watches they’d wear

Lists

17.08.23

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9 Dungeons & Dragons races and the watches they’d wear

The popularity of Dungeons & Dragons is at an all-time high, since nerd culture became pop culture and TV shows like Stranger Things boosted sales…

Lists

04.08.23

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Affordable watches for 5 kinds of goths

It doesn’t get much opportunity to surface in my position of watch journalism, but I have a deep love of the dark and cryptic. From…

The Citizen Promaster Dive 37mm is a no-gimmick joy for smaller tastes

Introducing

15.07.23

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The Citizen Promaster Dive 37mm is a no-gimmick joy for smaller tastes

The Citizen Promaster Dive 37mm shrinks down the crowd-favourite dive watch. Despite its reduced size, it retains all necessary diving specifications. Three models are available…

The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Racer 50th Anniversary

Introducing

08.07.23

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The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Racer 50th Anniversary

The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Racer celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1973 bullhead chronograph. Instead of reissuing the model, Citizen have blended it with their…