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The retrofuturistic Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 is back with another limited edition, sporting touches of shiny gold

Introducing

31.10.24

The retrofuturistic Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 is back with another limited edition, sporting touches of shiny gold

Another year, another limited-edition Casquette. This time with more gold!

9 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scratches

Buying Guides

21.10.24

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9 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scratches

Bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.

Get some new materials – a guide to the watch world’s latest innovations

Watch Education

06.10.24

Get some new materials – a guide to the watch world’s latest innovations

Brands are experimenting with what cases are made from - here are some of the new materials watch brands are trying out.

Girard-Perregaux brings modernity to its oldest design

Introducing

07.09.24

Girard-Perregaux brings modernity to its oldest design

Girard-Perregaux has taken everything back to the essentials but made it incredibly luxurious at the same time.

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.

In-Depth

23.06.24

Every watch brand that has collaborated with Ferrari

The prancing horse has graced some of the greatest sports cars of all time, and it can be found on a number of great watches…

Versus

09.06.24

The underrated Girard-Perregaux Laureato versus the understated Urban Jürgensen One

These two overlooked smart casual luxury sports watches are aficionado's picks - we put them head to head.

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.

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 Swatch x Omega, MB&F, Renaud Tixier and more

Last Week in Watches

23.03.24

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New releases from Swatch x Omega, MB&F, Renaud Tixier and more

The Snoopy MoonSwatch was not the only cool release this past week: there were also hot debuts from independents and a resized icon.

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.

The sporty Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Ti49 is the first-ever titanium Laureato reference

Introducing

19.03.24

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The sporty Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Ti49 is the first-ever titanium Laureato reference

GP drop a sporty, monochromatic titanium take on their popular integrated luxury sports watch.

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.

Tacos and timepieces with Mitch Greenblatt, and the most leftfield vintage watch collection you’ve ever seen

Interview

13.03.24

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Tacos and timepieces with Mitch Greenblatt, and the most leftfield vintage watch collection you’ve ever seen

With hundreds of watches in the collection, you're not likely to find any Tiffany-tinged, sports watch hype in Mitch Greenblatt's collection.

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.

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).…

I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

Opinion

08.02.24

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I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

D.C. takes a bargain-basement ceramic Armani watch for a spin to see if he could actually live with a ceramic watch day-to-day.

New releases from Ollech & Wajs, Girard-Perregaux, Panerai and more

Last Week in Watches

26.11.23

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New releases from Ollech & Wajs, Girard-Perregaux, Panerai and more

After last week's Dubai Watch Week madness, you would think there would be a bit of a slowdown in terms of watch releases - but…

The craziest watches from Geneva Watch Days 2023

Video

13.10.23

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The craziest watches from Geneva Watch Days 2023

During our visit to Geneva Watch Days 2023, we got to experience some of the craziest watches of the year. Carbon cases, constant force escapements,…

I’ve found the perfect watch, but it’s gigantic

Opinion

25.09.23

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I’ve found the perfect watch, but it’s gigantic

Size does matter, especially so when you come across a watch that is perfect - except that it doesn't fit your wrist whatsoever.

Andrew picks 3 new stealth wealth watches for 2023

Video

22.09.23

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Andrew picks 3 new stealth wealth watches for 2023

Luxury is typically associated with lavishness and opulence – diamonds, gems, yellow gold and the like. Some people want everyone around them to know they…

5 of our favourite watches available via Sotheby’s x Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned

Lists

12.09.23

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5 of our favourite watches available via Sotheby’s x Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned

According to the Boston Consulting Group, pre-owned watch sales accounted for nearly one third of the total watch sales for the year – with pre-owned…

Everything you need to know about dial finishing

Watch Education

15.08.23

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Everything you need to know about dial finishing

When you look at a watch, what’s the first thing you notice? Do you immediately comment on the movement, or perhaps case finishing? Of course…

Auctions

31.07.23

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D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant…

Hands On

15.03.23

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HANDS-ON: The new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition has our hearts racing

I am not going to beat around the bush here. With the holy trinity ushering in the era of crazy demand for integrated sports watch…

Ahead of Drive To Survive Season 5, a look at the watches of F1

Pop Culture

20.02.23

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Ahead of Drive To Survive Season 5, a look at the watches of F1

The new season of Netflix’s Drive To Survive drops on February 24 (just in time for pre-season testing in Bahrain), and we can’t wait. And…

My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

Lists

20.10.22

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My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

At Time+Tide, we love a good auction. The thrill of the bids and the hunt for the bargains make them by far the most exciting…

Pierce Brosnan recalls his “knee-shaking” watch purchase in British GQ video

Pop Culture

29.09.22

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Pierce Brosnan recalls his “knee-shaking” watch purchase in British GQ video

At Time+Tide we love a good ambassador and brand pairing. I even recently prompted the team to participate in a Fantasy Watch Ambassador Draft, matching…

INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph Aston Martin F1 Edition

Watch Reviews

12.05.22

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INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph Aston Martin F1 Edition

Anyone who knows me, knows I’m a fan of Formula 1 racing. Since the halcyon days of Senna and Schumacher, I’ve been fascinated with those…

This Girard-Perregaux Laureato traded below €40k, now it’s over €100k

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

17.03.22

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This Girard-Perregaux Laureato traded below €40k, now it’s over €100k

Editor’s Note: We recently partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and value fluctuations for the references that…

Formula 1 Season Preview – The teams and their watch sponsors (Part One)

Pop Culture

16.03.22

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Formula 1 Season Preview – The teams and their watch sponsors (Part One)

All bets are off for the 2022 Formula 1 season, with sweeping regulation changes that promise to shake up the pecking order that we’ve all…

Watch Analytics Wednesdays

03.02.22

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WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato going for nearly twice its retail price

Editor’s Note: We recently partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and value fluctuations for the references that…

Lists

31.12.21

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Zach’s five favourite watches of 2021

This past year has created a lot of firsts for me, both in life and in this industry. These included my first time visiting Geneva…

Brett Goldstein (AKA Roy Kent from Ted Lasso) wears a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light at the Critics Choice Awards

Pop Culture

16.12.21

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Brett Goldstein (AKA Roy Kent from Ted Lasso) wears a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light at the Critics Choice Awards

Aside from the FIFA video game series, I can’t say, as an American, that I am overly tuned into what the majority of the world…

Zach’s four favourite Dubai Watch Week 2021 releases

Lists

02.12.21

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Zach’s four favourite Dubai Watch Week 2021 releases

Dubai Watch Week was a hub of horological discussion and creativity, but, of course, one of the main attractions for visiting the fair was to…

EDITOR’S PICK: Wondering if you could pull off a gold watch? Here’s what you need to know

Opinion

23.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICK: Wondering if you could pull off a gold watch? Here’s what you need to know

EDITOR’S NOTE: Right now, steel sports watches from the likes of Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet have become some of the most lusted after watches…

Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $10K-$15K USD

Lists

12.11.21

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Don’t Miss This: Our team debates the best watches from $10K-$15K USD

We’ve debated some of the best watches under $1,000 USD, from $1,000 – $3,000 USD, from $3000 – $5000 USD, from $5000 – $7,000 USD,…

Introducing

30.10.21

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INTRODUCING: The Girard Perregaux Aston Martin Laureato Chronograph has a dial that dazzles

It’s one thing to salivate over pictures and Instagram posts, but hands up who remembers the first time they were fortunate enough to set eyes…

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Ti 230 smashes my preconceptions of a Genta classic

Opinion

06.08.21

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The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Ti 230 smashes my preconceptions of a Genta classic

I might not be the most objective person in our team to write this story, given my well-known love affair with the slim, and, to…

DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Nautilus

Opinion

03.08.21

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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Patek Philippe Nautilus

Recently on our weekly room The Breakfast Club on Clubhouse (Friday 8pm EST / Saturday 10am AEST), we spoke at length about purchasing principles. The question…

Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond

Pop Culture

30.06.21

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Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond

Getting frustrated wondering if you’ll ever get to see the endlessly delayed new James Bond film, No Time To Die? Well, count yourself lucky that…

A concept car for the wrist: Girard-Perregaux teams up with Aston Martin on the Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges

News

03.06.21

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A concept car for the wrist: Girard-Perregaux teams up with Aston Martin on the Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges

You never really know what to expect from a brand collaboration. When I first saw that Aston Martin had teamed up with Girard-Perregaux, courtesy of…

The watch that got away… Hear our sob stories and share yours at The Breakfast Club #4 on Clubhouse

Opinion

26.03.21

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The watch that got away… Hear our sob stories and share yours at The Breakfast Club #4 on Clubhouse

Nearly every watch lover will harbour certain regrets. It is inevitable there’s a watch you wished you’d pulled the trigger on – wincing in hindsight…

Formula 1 season preview – the teams and watch brands partnering up for 2021

Pop Culture

25.03.21

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Formula 1 season preview – the teams and watch brands partnering up for 2021

As the anticipation rises and the desert air shakes from F1 engines firing up, before the five lights go out at the 2021 season-opening Bahrain…

Our sexiest watch shots of 2020 plus five tips to take better watch pics yourself

Lists

11.01.21

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Our sexiest watch shots of 2020 plus five tips to take better watch pics yourself

OK, honesty time: I’m a self-confessed dial obsessive. Don’t get me wrong, the hypnotic ballet of a tourbillon still tugs my heartstrings so much it…

Grief, frustration and regret: The watches that got away…

Lists

04.01.21

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Grief, frustration and regret: The watches that got away…

I may sound mad to anyone not consumed with a boggle-eyed obsession for watches. But as many of you know, the watches that get away…

Material gains: what’s the deal with steel and what type is the best for watchmaking?

Opinion

29.12.20

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Material gains: what’s the deal with steel and what type is the best for watchmaking?

Whether it’s a bespoke luxury piece, a tough tool watch or even a daily diver, stainless steel is still watchmaking’s primary material of choice. Yet…