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From bargains to milestones – the 5 watches you’ll most enjoy buying

Lists

04.03.23

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From bargains to milestones – the 5 watches you’ll most enjoy buying

Last week we covered the 5 watches you’ll regret buying, which seemed to strike a chord with a lot of enthusiasts who could relate to…

Zach’s A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down ref. 221.021 is the grail that keeps on giving

Watch Reviews

28.02.23

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Zach’s A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down ref. 221.021 is the grail that keeps on giving

Editor’s Note: This in-depth review from Zach was originally ran in Sept. 2020, early in his Time+Tide career. After he mentioned the watch, and how…

Micro Mondays

27.02.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Circula AquaSport GMT is a funky diver with ’70s swagger

Calling Circula a microbrand feels like a bit of a disservice considering their history, but their approach to unique design and modern brand identity really…

The Full-Metal G-SHOCK “CasiOak” is now in yellow gold

Introducing

27.02.23

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The Full-Metal G-SHOCK “CasiOak” is now in yellow gold

The Casio G-SHOCK “CasiOak” is now available in a Full-Metal yellow gold hued case and bracelet Casio are catching up with the modding community slowly,…

Hands On

26.02.23

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HANDS-ON: The Ball Endurance 1917 Series is dedicated to the heroic explorer Ernest Shackleton

Ask anyone to name an explorer of any kind, and there’s a high chance that you’ll hear the name Ernest Shackleton. Although his fame faded…

Opinion

25.02.23

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The 5 watches you’ll regret buying

Making mistakes is often credited as the best way to learn, but in the case of watch collecting your mistakes can be both emotionally and…

Introducing

22.02.23

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INTRODUCING: The Junghans 1972 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships editions

Junghans have a long and impressive history in the Black Forest region of Germany, so they’re definitely not afraid of some snow. Despite being famed…

The Minase Masterpiece collection lives up to its name

In-Depth

21.02.23

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The Minase Masterpiece collection lives up to its name

When a brand so full of artistic integrity as Minase labels something a masterpiece, we had better pay attention. Given the level of quality and…

It’s Sydney’s time to shine with the Vacheron Constantin Villes Lumières

Video

20.02.23

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It’s Sydney’s time to shine with the Vacheron Constantin Villes Lumières

Sleep deprivation, hunger and having to pull a suitcase behind you while trying not to collapse are the usual symptoms of flying into a new…

Micro Mondays

20.02.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The MALM Air Wolf Viggen is a modern pilot’s watch with a Swedish twist

Aviation has a longstanding history with timekeeping and wristwatches, but that doesn’t mean you need to have decades of heritage behind you to make an…

From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs

Watch Culture

19.02.23

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From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs

Before buying a watch it’s important to consider how it will fit into your life, as different watches may benefit some lifestyles over others. The…

Versus

18.02.23

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VERSUS: The Grand Seiko SBGH289 and Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M divers duke it out

After the last edition of our Versus column between Seiko and Hamilton, Japan and Switzerland are battling each other once more. The rules state that…

The Independedit: Atelier de Chronométrie AdC22

Watch Reviews

18.02.23

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The Independedit: Atelier de Chronométrie AdC22

Spain may not be the first place you think of on mention of haute horlogerie, and yet it is the birthplace of one of the…

Hands On

16.02.23

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HANDS-ON: The Méraud Antigua is a yachting watch that bobs along on a delightfully retro wave

Having previously owned two vintage watches powered by Landeron movements, I’ve always believed they were unsung heroes in the world of Swiss chronographs. One of…

Micro Mondays

13.02.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The triumphant story of the Fears Brunswick

Some extinct brands that get revived for the modern mechanical boom are often raised in mystery, bought out by private companies who heap glory on…

Introducing

11.02.23

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INTRODUCING: The Maurice Lacroix Aikon #tide Mahindra

The Maurice Lacroix Aikon #tide Mahindra teams up with the popular Formula E racing team. The Mahindra Racing logo can be seen etched into the…

Introducing

10.02.23

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INTRODUCING: The Brellum Pilot LE.1 GMT Chronometer wants to become your frequent flyer

The Brellum Pilot LE.1 GMT Chronometer is their latest pilot’s watch. It features both GMT and chronograph complications. It’s a nice balance between sporty and…

Hands On

08.02.23

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HANDS-ON: The Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz is one of the best budget racing watches around

Since I first wrote about the French brand Yema in 2020, they have come a long way in both their catalogue and their audience. New…

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…

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Enough with the digital renders – brands need decent photography

Opinion

07.02.23

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Enough with the digital renders – brands need decent photography

One of the most common tips given to watch shoppers is to go and see their potential purchases in the metal before buying them. Not…

Micro Mondays

06.02.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The William Wood Fearless is the brand’s first field watch

There’s a romanticisation that surrounds firefighting that’s been around since the profession’s inception. Firemen are mentioned by wide-eyed children in the same breath as astronauts…

Bargain alert: How you could snag 4 vintage Seikos for $44

Lists

05.02.23

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Bargain alert: How you could snag 4 vintage Seikos for $44

In the internet age it’s become almost impossible to find a real bargain. People who don’t know what they have, can easily find out an…

The DIY Series: How to modify your watch (Part 2)

Watch Education

04.02.23

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The DIY Series: How to modify your watch (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this DIY Series, we went over the steps for assembling your own watch from scratch. Even if that’s not the avenue…

Introducing

03.02.23

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INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer Master II Diver Chronometer comes in 6 lip-smacking flavours

The new Ball Engineer Master II Diver Chronometer has an internal bezel with domed sapphire. The internal bezel can be used underwater. Six colour options…

The Independedit: The Christopher Ward Bel Canto could prove the bargain of the year

Introducing

02.02.23

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The Independedit: The Christopher Ward Bel Canto could prove the bargain of the year

The Christopher Ward Bel Canto is the brand’s first take on a chiming complication Achieved with the help of a base Sellita SW200 and an…

The Horage Lensman 1 is inspired by mechanical cameras, but it’s no loose Canon

Hands On

01.02.23

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The Horage Lensman 1 is inspired by mechanical cameras, but it’s no loose Canon

With elements of cameras and watchmaking, the Horage Lensman 1 is clearly crafted with a lot of love, and won’t cost you a mortgage.

Introducing

01.02.23

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INTRODUCING: The new Hublot Big Bang Zermatt

This is the fourth release of the Hublot Big Bang Zermatt Hublot haven’t used steel in a Hublot Big Bang Zermatt since 2018 The Matterhorn…

Micro Mondays

30.01.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is a modern diver that oozes vintage style for a startlingly good price

It’s probably fair to say that Baltic owe their current status as an overachieving microbrand to the release of the Aquascaphe in 2018. Blending different…

The DIY Series: How to make your own watch (Pt 1)

Watch Education

28.01.23

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The DIY Series: How to make your own watch (Pt 1)

Watch enthusiasts are absolutely spoiled for choice at the moment, with microbrands and big brand budget options just getting better all the time. There’s never…

The smallest watch you’ve never heard of

Watch Education

25.01.23

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The smallest watch you’ve never heard of

The watch industry has two major forces acting as historians. One is the obsessive group of passionate collectors who archive knowledge and record every minute…

Hands On

23.01.23

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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portofino collection delivers classical sophistication in spades

IWC usually brings to mind the stern, sporty range of military-inspired pilot’s watches, and occasionally the suave dressiness of one of their Portugeisers. Often under-appreciated…

Micro Mondays

23.01.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Artel Rotec Sky Series combines ’70s bravado with Art Deco chic

In our review of Artel Rotec’s previous V watch, Borna touched on how the high-tech exotic sports watch wasn’t a niche that every collector was…

The 8 best Hublot skeletons to come out of the cupboard

Lists

22.01.23

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The 8 best Hublot skeletons to come out of the cupboard

Whether you’re a lover or a hater, nobody makes watches quite like Hublot. They are pioneers in materials and styles, which is what makes them…

VIDEO: The wide-ranging scope of the Franck Muller Curvex collection

Hands On

20.01.23

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VIDEO: The wide-ranging scope of the Franck Muller Curvex collection

Franck Muller is celebrating their 30th anniversary, and to celebrate, the brand has decided to update an icon. The Franck Muller Curvex, with its unique,…

Introducing

20.01.23

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INTRODUCING: The Depancel Tangerine belongs to a tribe called zest

Last year was a big year for Depancel, and 2023 is already getting off to a great start. The first Depancel Serie-A Allure was launched…

Introducing

19.01.23

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INTRODUCING: The Junghans Meister fein Automatic Edition Erhard

Junghans’ founder Erhard Jungans was born on January 1st, 200 years ago. The German watchmmaker was at one point the largest clock manufacturer in the…

Cartier unveils new refined Tank Française range for 2023

Watch Reviews

18.01.23

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Cartier unveils new refined Tank Française range for 2023

The Cartier Tank shape has seen many changes throughout its over a century-long history. What began as the Tank Normale, shifted into the L.C., Must,…

Lists

18.01.23

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Why TAG Heuer is the brand that won 2022

I’ll be honest, TAG Heuer is not really a brand that I love. Sure, I like the classics such as the Monaco and other icons,…

The Breitling SuperOcean 44 is the anti-Submariner

Watch Reviews

17.01.23

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The Breitling SuperOcean 44 is the anti-Submariner

One of the most rewarding things for me about my watch-collecting journey is getting together with other collectors. Not so that we can all posture,…

Introducing

17.01.23

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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage SPB361 & SPB363 take inspiration from the break of dawn

Seiko’s attempt to clean up their back catalogue and simplify their product lines may have backfired as soon as they flooded the world with new…

Micro Mondays

16.01.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Le Jour Delmare delivers a 1970s-inspired dive watch for a great price

Le Jour aren’t what you would typically consider a microbrand. They weren’t funded through a Kickstarter campaign, nor were they founded by a young visionary…

Introducing

14.01.23

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INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Bulgari x Lisa has a crazy dial you’ve never seen before

Blackpink star Lisa was made a Bulgari ambassador in 2020 Their new collaboration has a crazy triple-hue dial It features a loving tribute to her…

LVMH Watch Week: Bulgari dazzles with their new “Time is a Jewel” collection

Lists

11.01.23

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LVMH Watch Week: Bulgari dazzles with their new “Time is a Jewel” collection

The Divas’ Dream and Allegra have been given new colour schemes. The Serpenti Seduttori is now available with a black lacquer dial. The Serpenti Tubogas…

Ruminations on my Rolex GMT journey that took me from Batman to Root Beer with a few diversions along the way

Opinion

10.01.23

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Ruminations on my Rolex GMT journey that took me from Batman to Root Beer with a few diversions along the way

Back in 2014, I wrote my first article for Time & Tide. It was a review of the Rolex GMT Master II, reference 116710BLNR which…

Micro Mondays

09.01.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Canopy Wake One is an affordable luxury diver with Goldilocks dimensions

As business ventures, microbrands can sometimes seem a little bit soulless. All it takes is one person with some starting capital and a catalogue of…

Hands On

07.01.23

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HANDS-ON: The Meistersinger Primatic is a single-handed shake-up for your collection

Meistersinger may be renowned for their single-handed watches, but there is the extremely rare occasion they release a watch that has two. Of course, it…

Video

05.01.23

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VIDEO: Inside the Omega Speedmaster ’57’s sandwich dial

Sandwich dials have always commanded a sense of mystery and luxury, with very few brands dipping their toes into the genre despite its popularity. Omega…

The three watches Fergus wore most in 2022: Seiko, Citizen and Omega

Lists

04.01.23

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The three watches Fergus wore most in 2022: Seiko, Citizen and Omega

While the new year is often a time that enthusiasts admire how their collection has grown, mine drastically shrunk last year. After I sold my…

Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 2

Lists

02.01.23

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Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 2

We’ve already counted down our top 5 from our Micro-Mondays series in 2022, but the independent goodness just keeps on coming. Each passing year sees these…

Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 1

Lists

26.12.22

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Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 1

It’s that time of year where we can look back and be astounded at the sheer quality and quantity of microbrand releases yet again, with…

Hands On

25.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The CODE41 Mecascape is a truly unique timekeeping device

The practicality of a wristwatch is a controversial topic in a world of smartphones and atomic clocks, especially when you can get a bulletproof digital…

Introducing

22.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Tutima Patria Small Second Blue & Gold

With its name first appearing on watches as early as 1927, Tutima have had a tumultuous yet resilient history. You may not be as familiar…

Video

21.12.22

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VIDEO: The Tissot PRS 516 Automatic Chronograph delivers the high-octane essence of modern racing

With some of the more out-there design choices of the late ’90s and early ’00s coming back into fashion, it takes an extremely keen eye…

Micro Mondays

19.12.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Peren Nera Rogue BW is a keenly priced dive watch with a stealth-driven look

Peren can be a confusing brand for people who are new to their concept, but despite a rather baffling backstory including a ransomed prototype, the…

Scratch me if you can: How to wear your luxury watch and minimise the wear and tear

Watch Education

18.12.22

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Scratch me if you can: How to wear your luxury watch and minimise the wear and tear

There’s nothing more frustrating to a budget-oriented collector than seeing safe-queen luxury watches that get snapped up and hidden away, only to drive up prices…

Introducing

18.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Delbana Rotonda gets perked up with a range of new colours

We’ve paid a lot of attention to the re-emerging Delma recently, a Swiss brand with nearly a century of unbroken history that not enough people…

How the Meistersinger Singularis Enamel Edition finally won me over

Introducing

17.12.22

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How the Meistersinger Singularis Enamel Edition finally won me over

Although I am a self-confessed lover of weird things, I could never really put my finger on why I hadn’t fallen for Meistersinger. I’ve always…

Hands On

16.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The BA111OD Chapter 4.1 T.V.D. is the latest watch from a young brand with big ideas

The wristwatch hobby is often full of lore and ritual, with prescribed traditions and a general consensus that old age legitimises worth. BA111OD are an…

Start your (virtual) engines… The IWC Esports Challenge at Battersea Power Station

News

16.12.22

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Start your (virtual) engines… The IWC Esports Challenge at Battersea Power Station

The first time I set foot in a luxury watch boutique was for a sim racing competition in 2019, driving a GT3 car around the…

Introducing

15.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Minase Horizon and 5 Windows Midsize

There has been no shortage of love for Minase in recent times, and for good reason. The Japanese brand is consistently producing watches that challenge…

Micro Mondays

12.12.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The RZE Ascentus GMT delivers serious bang-for-buck in a titanium case

RZE cemented themselves in my mind as one of the best value microbrands when they released their Valour 38 field watch for under US$300, and…

Hands On

04.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is a salmon-dialled beauty

While Vacheron Constantin’s contribution to the watch world has mostly been focused on the Overseas and the newly re-introduced 222, the Geneva-based maker has quietly…

CHEAP BASTARD: The Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm affordably scratches the green itch

Watch Reviews

03.12.22

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CHEAP BASTARD: The Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm affordably scratches the green itch

EDITOR’S NOTE: Whether David is a bastard is still up for debate, but the fact he is cheap is irrefutable. Kidding aside, David loves solid watches…