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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, Richard Mille, Airain and more

Last Week in Watches

13.10.24

New releases from TAG Heuer, Richard Mille, Airain and more

Last week was full of releases, with more collaborations than usual, including two in collaboration with in-demand car brands.

10 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Buying Guides

10.10.24

10 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Three sub-dials on a watch is the go-to configuration for any chronograph, so we wanted to list the best on the market today.

Vacheron Constantin teams up with French designer Ora ïto for a limited edition Patrimony

Introducing

09.10.24

Vacheron Constantin teams up with French designer Ora ïto for a limited edition Patrimony

Vacheron Constantin has enlisted French designer Ora ïto to take a '50s-inspired design and give it a '70s twist for its 20th birthday.

10 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

Buying Guides

07.10.24

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10 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

Hand-winding watches remain popular despite their old-school movement tech. Here are the ones that prove why that's the case.

7 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Buying Guides

26.09.24

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7 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Green might not be the new blue yet, but it's not that far off.

8 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

Buying Guides

24.09.24

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8 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

While the definition changed throughout history, the word bicompax always signified elegant, refined chronographs. Here are some of the best.

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

Watch Education

22.09.24

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

You've heard about diamonds, but what about stones like rubies and emeralds, or even tsavorites? Buffy delves into the precious topic.

7 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

Buying Guides

22.09.24

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7 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

We look at the watches that blend driving inspiration and time-telling best.

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.

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

Last Week in Watches

03.09.24

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

The new thinnest watch in the world, a strong return for Daniel Roth, chiming Bulgaris, a trio of Breitling perpetual calendars and more!

7 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

Lists

02.09.24

7 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

The age of quartz is well and truly underway, but the 1970s would bring about many more changes.

Spectacular, not spooky: here are 11 of the best skeleton watches

Buying Guides

01.09.24

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Spectacular, not spooky: here are 11 of the best skeleton watches

Because, let's face it, who among us isn’t at least a little bit of a horological voyeur?

Geneva Watch Days 2024: Hot weather and even hotter watches

Friday Wind Down

31.08.24

Geneva Watch Days 2024: Hot weather and even hotter watches

It’s hot here in Geneva. The heat is the number one topic of conversation around the Beau Rivage as members of the watch press sweat…

Vacheron Constantin shows off range for Watches and Wonders Shanghai 2024

Introducing

28.08.24

Vacheron Constantin shows off range for Watches and Wonders Shanghai 2024

A solid gold entry-level piece is very Vacheron Constantin, and so is the artistic craft beaut celebrating the Year of the Snake.

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.

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Titanium is deceptively simple, and a worthy cover star

Hands On

25.08.24

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Titanium is deceptively simple, and a worthy cover star

Blue dial, big tourbillon, and titanium build - is this the ultimate luxury sports watch?

5 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

Buying Guides

22.08.24

5 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

Marquetry is a niche endeavour, but the results are astonishing, with the melange of natural materials making up wonderful paysages.

New releases from Atelier Wen, Vacheron Constantin, Longines and more

Last Week in Watches

18.08.24

New releases from Atelier Wen, Vacheron Constantin, Longines and more

While Geneva Watch Days 2024 is not too far off, some very cool watches debuted this week.

Hermès reopens its Melbourne boutique, and it’s as elegant as you would expect

Friday Wind Down

09.08.24

Hermès reopens its Melbourne boutique, and it’s as elegant as you would expect

After occupying the heritage location for a decade, the Hermès Melbourne boutique has redecorated its home.

6 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Buying Guides

08.08.24

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6 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Often considered the pinnacle of watchmaking, these are some of the very best perpetual calendars you can find today.

11 of the best GMT watches for tracking the time all around the globe

Buying Guides

06.08.24

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11 of the best GMT watches for tracking the time all around the globe

Being able to track multiple time zones at once is both practical and romantic - here are some of the best watches that can.

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time in green & gold epitomises the glamour of international travel

Hands On

04.08.24

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time in green & gold epitomises the glamour of international travel

Jamie takes a closer look at the stand-out model from the first Overseas collection with green dials.

Buying Guides

03.08.24

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10 of the best sector dial watches

Sector, scientific, railroad - this Art Deco dial style has multiple names, but is undoubtedly a watch enthusiast favourite.

10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

Buying Guides

30.07.24

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10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

The allure of gold will never wane, and these are the watches making the most of it.

Vacheron Constantin collaborates with First Nations artist Reko Rennie on an immersive art installation in Sydney

Friday Wind Down

26.07.24

Vacheron Constantin collaborates with First Nations artist Reko Rennie on an immersive art installation in Sydney

The exhibition, titled "From Geometry to Artistry", is being exhibited at the Maison's flagship Sydney boutique until the end of September.

Ultra-rare Van Cleef & Arpels automata land in Melbourne for the Poetry of Time pop-up

Friday Wind Down

19.07.24

Ultra-rare Van Cleef & Arpels automata land in Melbourne for the Poetry of Time pop-up

Van Cleef & Arpels' Poetry of Time exhibition has made its way to Melbourne, and Borna was on the ground to check it out.

From death prediction to sunrise times, these are the most unique watch complications

Lists

17.07.24

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From death prediction to sunrise times, these are the most unique watch complications

We've seen tourbillons and minute repeaters aplenty - these watches sport some truly unique mechanical oddities.

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph Excellence Platine: a long name, a lot of platinum & a lot to like

Hands On

13.07.24

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph Excellence Platine: a long name, a lot of platinum & a lot to like

This grail-worthy piece isn't just one of the “most platinum” watches made recently, but a glorious yet surprisingly understated example of haute horlogerie.

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.

Buying Guides

10.06.24

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6 of the best time-only watches

There's something about a time-only watch that stands out. Here are a few of the absolute best on the market.

Watch Education

26.05.24

How much do stone dials actually cost?

Buffy explores the 1970s trend that is back in full swing, and how far your money actually goes.

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.

Lists

17.05.24

The Time+Tide team picks the one watch brand they would wear for life

Editor’s note: Months back, we played a multiple-choice game on Instagram with you all to see which one watch brand you would wear for life…

New releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Farer, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

12.05.24

New releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Farer, Vacheron Constantin and more

Old Vacherons made new, a deep purple Farer, and a delectable Armin Strom are just some of the pieces making up this week's selection.

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.

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.

Geneva Watch Week: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from all of the fairs

Lists

21.04.24

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Geneva Watch Week: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from all of the fairs

We came, we saw, we conquered - now here's our picks for the most interesting watches from Geneva's big week of watchmaking.

Every Vacheron Constantin release of Watches & Wonders 2024

Lists

21.04.24

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Every Vacheron Constantin release of Watches & Wonders 2024

The holy trinity brand shows off its haute joaillerie and haute horlogerie prowess.

New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

21.04.24

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New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more

The watch machine never stops churning, turning out new releases even after the conclusion of Watches and Wonders.

The Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla is an iced-out modular marvel

Introducing

17.04.24

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The Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla is an iced-out modular marvel

Vacheron Constantin recall the decadence of the Roaring Twenties with a convertible, gem-set wonder.

Green finally arrives to the Vacheron Constantin Overseas

Video

09.04.24

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Green finally arrives to the Vacheron Constantin Overseas

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection in green is totally captivating, and shows exactly what a high-end luxury sports watch should be.

The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony celebrates 20 years of refined minimalism

Introducing

09.04.24

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The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony celebrates 20 years of refined minimalism

For the 20th anniversary of the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony, the Maison explores minimalism again.

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?

Diamonds really are this Vacheron Constantin Patrimony’s best friends

Hands On

25.03.24

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Diamonds really are this Vacheron Constantin Patrimony’s best friends

Vacheron Constantin may have cemented their position in the Holy Trinity as the kings of the understated, but this Patrimony is anything but.

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 Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph has the best blue in the business

Hands On

20.03.24

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The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph has the best blue in the business

Vacheron Constantin threw the kitchen sink at the dial of the blue Overseas. And boy, is it good.

Vacheron Constantin x The MET unveil ‘Masterpiece on your Wrist’ bespoke commission program

News

19.03.24

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Vacheron Constantin x The MET unveil ‘Masterpiece on your Wrist’ bespoke commission program

Vacheron Constantin and the Met have just launched an extension of the watchmaker's "Masterpiece on Your Wrist" program.

Jeremy Allen White’s go-to Vacheron Constantin Patrimony is as clean as his white tees

Hands On

11.03.24

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Jeremy Allen White’s go-to Vacheron Constantin Patrimony is as clean as his white tees

Like Carmy's tees on The Bear, the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony is a deceptively simple watch, meticulous in its craft.

Morgan Stanley says these watch brands have the highest average prices

Lists

05.03.24

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Morgan Stanley says these watch brands have the highest average prices

Watch collecting is an expensive hobby: these are the ten brands which have the highest average retail prices according to Morgan Stanley's latest report.

The Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache is better than time travel

Hands On

04.03.24

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The Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache is better than time travel

Vacheron Constantin's chronograph stunner is the most elegant way to remember the '50s.