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The Retter Mistral explores depth with a thin, retro-style case

Micro Mondays

17.06.24

The Retter Mistral explores depth with a thin, retro-style case

Horn lugs, multi-layered dials, and a smidge over 7mm in thickness make the Mistral sound quite compelling.

How to pair watches with your wrist tattoos

Opinion

17.06.24

How to pair watches with your wrist tattoos

Straps and bracelet stacks are not the only means to accessorise your favourite watch. Tattoos can be a bold way to liven up your wrist…

Is the Bovet Dimier Récital 27 a world timer, GMT, or better than both?

Hands On

16.06.24

Is the Bovet Dimier Récital 27 a world timer, GMT, or better than both?

Buffy figures out whether the Bovet Récital 27 is the ultimate high-end travel watch.

Watch Education

16.06.24

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How waterproof is your watch?

"How waterproof is my watch?" is a very common question that we get asked here at Time+Tide, so here, we break down what water resistance…

Hermès – from saddlery and bags to colourful Cuts

Introducing

16.06.24

Hermès – from saddlery and bags to colourful Cuts

Hermès has taken a fascinating journey from saddlery to watches, with its latest creation, the Cut, proving it still has horological clout.

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.

Seiko revisits the summer of ’69 with the King Seiko KS1969

Hands On

15.06.24

Seiko revisits the summer of ’69 with the King Seiko KS1969

Seiko goes back to years past to unveil the new quartet of King Seiko KS1969 models.

Panerai’s innovative Submersible Elux LAB-ID features mechanical luminescence – without using a dynamo

Introducing

15.06.24

Panerai’s innovative Submersible Elux LAB-ID features mechanical luminescence – without using a dynamo

This beefy yet innovative watch uses a complex six-barrel system that's wound by a typical automatic rotor to mechanically power LED backlights.

The five independent watchmaking brands that are sibling success stories

Lists

15.06.24

The five independent watchmaking brands that are sibling success stories

Some of the best independent watchmakers out there are family business, but these are true examples of the skill running in the family.

Longines drops 30 new references for the Conquest collection’s 70th anniversary

Introducing

14.06.24

Longines drops 30 new references for the Conquest collection’s 70th anniversary

Longines throws a party for its sapphire jubilee, significantly bulking out the Conquest collection.

Friday Wind Down

14.06.24

The real missed MoonSwatch opportunity…

Earth to Swatch and Omega: a major athletic competition the group is tied to could have offered a major MoonSwatch moment.

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

Buying Guides

14.06.24

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

Rainbow watches are usually associated with high price tags and coloured gems, but our ten of the best start at just $160.

The new Jacques Bianchi x Fratello JB200 PoulPro Night Diver satiates destro desires at an approachable price

Introducing

14.06.24

The new Jacques Bianchi x Fratello JB200 PoulPro Night Diver satiates destro desires at an approachable price

The JB200 PoulPro Night Diver gets a black PVD case and full-lume dial, courtesy of Fratello.

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche 963 anticipates a Le Mans win

Introducing

13.06.24

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche 963 anticipates a Le Mans win

The Porsche 963 has been a class above the competition this year, but can it win at Circuit de la Sarthe?

It’s aaaalive! The Time+Tide team picks defunct watch brands to bring back from the dead

Lists

13.06.24

It’s aaaalive! The Time+Tide team picks defunct watch brands to bring back from the dead

Independent legends, manufacturing powerhouses, and cult classics all feature on this list.

Watch Education

13.06.24

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What’s a watch index good for?

There's plenty of watch indexes out there these days, but how useful are they really?

The Farer Monopusher GMT colourfully expands on easy utility

Introducing

12.06.24

The Farer Monopusher GMT colourfully expands on easy utility

The British brand packs as many features into this '70s-inspired, block-coloured nugget.

Does the new Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission on Earth solve the fatigue surrounding the collection?

Opinion

12.06.24

Does the new Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission on Earth solve the fatigue surrounding the collection?

New Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission on Earth models have arrived, but is this what the collection needed in the face of waning momentum?

Swatch drops teasers for June 2024 Omega collaboration. These were your predictions

Watch Culture

12.06.24

Swatch drops teasers for June 2024 Omega collaboration. These were your predictions

Swatch has once again fired up the watch community with two teasers suggesting a new collaboration with Omega is coming June 2024.

The new Louis Vuitton Escale is subtle and overt, all at the same time

Hands On

11.06.24

The new Louis Vuitton Escale is subtle and overt, all at the same time

Louis Vuitton presents another step in its journey to mainstream, luxury watchmaking with the new Escale.

Watch Education

11.06.24

Everything you need to know about METAS

As far as chronometer certifications go, there’s no standard that is more misunderstood than the one set by METAS. We explain what it entails.

We asked you “what’s the worst advice you’ve heard about watch-collecting?” These were your responses

Watch Culture

11.06.24

We asked you “what’s the worst advice you’ve heard about watch-collecting?” These were your responses

We love to engage with our readers, and when we asked "what's the worst advice you've heard about watch collecting?" you had a lot to…

The first edition of Watch Week Aspen is set to host an avalanche of horological fun

News

10.06.24

The first edition of Watch Week Aspen is set to host an avalanche of horological fun

Watch Week Aspen is set to have its inaugural outing in August 2024. Here's everything you need to know about this new watch fair.

The Chanel J12 Diamond Tourbillon Calibre 5 is stealthy, glam and technical all at once

Hands On

10.06.24

The Chanel J12 Diamond Tourbillon Calibre 5 is stealthy, glam and technical all at once

Pleasing unisex proportions, an in-house flying tourbillon and an opulent dancing diamond make this Chanel watch an intriguing proposition.

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.

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.

5 of the best frozen dials that are so cool, they’re hot

Buying Guides

09.06.24

5 of the best frozen dials that are so cool, they’re hot

Watch dials that mimic the cool appearance of ice are becoming more popular: these pieces prove the diverse ways it can be done.

Breitling looks to NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo for the assist with new Chronomat Limited Editions

Introducing

09.06.24

Breitling looks to NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo for the assist with new Chronomat Limited Editions

Breitling has turned to two-time MVP and NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo for a new limited edition duo of Breitling Chronomat watches.

New releases from Seiko, Omega, Studio Underd0g and more

Last Week in Watches

09.06.24

New releases from Seiko, Omega, Studio Underd0g and more

This week saw both Seiko and King Seiko releases, while Omega celebrated signing Barry Keoghan as its latest ambassador with new Speedmasters.

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.

What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?

Watch Education

08.06.24

What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?

We cut through the marketing spin with a guide to the main grades or alloys of stainless steel used in modern watchmaking.

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.

The Gérald Genta relaunch begins with the unexpected Gentissima Oursin

Introducing

07.06.24

The Gérald Genta relaunch begins with the unexpected Gentissima Oursin

We might've expected a new Mickey or Grande Sonnerie, but Gérald Genta surprises with its first post-revival release.

Experience Zenith’s latest 2024 releases with Time+Tide in our Melbourne Discovery Studio on June 22nd

Friday Wind Down

07.06.24

Experience Zenith’s latest 2024 releases with Time+Tide in our Melbourne Discovery Studio on June 22nd

On June 22nd, the Time+Tide Discovery Studio in Melbourne is set to host a Zenith Discovery Session showing off the brand's latest watches.

The 12 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

Buying Guides

07.06.24

The 12 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

We've put together a list of some of the best chronograph watches on the market today that span the breadth of this popular category.

Hublot and artist Daniel Arsham bring back organic design with the Droplet pocket watch

Introducing

07.06.24

Hublot and artist Daniel Arsham bring back organic design with the Droplet pocket watch

A pocket watch might not be what we expected from the first Hublot and Daniel Arsham collab, but it kind of makes sense.

The Anoma A1 plays with sculptural forms at accessible price points

Introducing

06.06.24

The Anoma A1 plays with sculptural forms at accessible price points

A new watch brand that's taking a sculptural approach to design, the Anoma A1 is asymmetrical and highly considered.

We’re bringing our first Time+Tide Studio Pop-Up to Sydney!

Events

06.06.24

We’re bringing our first Time+Tide Studio Pop-Up to Sydney!

We're bringing the Time+Tide Studio experience to Sydney, hosting our first Studio Pop-Up on the 29th and 30th of June.

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Bi-Colour indulges in two-tone sophistication

Introducing

06.06.24

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Bi-Colour indulges in two-tone sophistication

Barry Keoghan is Omega's latest celebrity ambassador, also sporting the new Speedmaster Moonwatch Bi-Colour in Moonshine and Sedna Gold.

What makes Cartier’s new releases so special?

Interview

05.06.24

What makes Cartier’s new releases so special?

Image, Style, and Heritage Director of Cartier Pierre Rainero takes us through the brand's novelties, and the stories behind them.

The enthusiast-minded Zodiac x RedBar Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver hits on an interesting point in Zodiac’s modern history

What We Wore

05.06.24

The enthusiast-minded Zodiac x RedBar Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver hits on an interesting point in Zodiac’s modern history

This tasteful collaborative piece harkens back to the Zodiac Point Series of the 90s, while featuring some enthusiast-minded modern touches.

7 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

Buying Guides

05.06.24

7 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.

The Monsieur de Chanel Superleggera Intense Black Edition is the most masculine watch Chanel has ever produced

Hands On

04.06.24

The Monsieur de Chanel Superleggera Intense Black Edition is the most masculine watch Chanel has ever produced

Stealthy, retro-futuristic, unashamedly masculine and powered by a tasteful in-house movement, this Chanel hits different.

Fondation Haute Horlogerie’s Watches and Talents exhibition shows off the human aspect of watchmaking

News

04.06.24

Fondation Haute Horlogerie’s Watches and Talents exhibition shows off the human aspect of watchmaking

FHH's Watches and Talents focuses on the unsung heroes of watchmaking that make the magic happen behind the scenes.

In-Depth

04.06.24

A guide to every Seiko brand

Credor, King Seiko, Grand Seiko, Prospex or Presage - how do these Seiko brands and collections actually stack up?

The Venezianico Bucintoro 1969 puts Venice on the moon with a NOS Lemania movement

Micro Mondays

03.06.24

The Venezianico Bucintoro 1969 puts Venice on the moon with a NOS Lemania movement

Perhaps unusual for a Venetian-inspired brand, the Venezianico Bucintoro 1969 has a compelling set of specs.

The new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Date & GMT give watch fans what they want

Hands On

03.06.24

The new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Date & GMT give watch fans what they want

A range refresh brings new Date & GMT models with Goldilocks 42mm cases and more impressive, COSC-certified movements.

Hot take: vintage sports watches are great to look at, but horrible to own

Opinion

03.06.24

Hot take: vintage sports watches are great to look at, but horrible to own

While the watch-collecting world covets and lusts after vintage sports watches, Zach explains why they may be better to appreciate than own.

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.

The Oris Hölstein Edition 2024 celebrates 120 years with a lighthearted yet blacked-out Divers Sixty-Five

Introducing

02.06.24

The Oris Hölstein Edition 2024 celebrates 120 years with a lighthearted yet blacked-out Divers Sixty-Five

Fully stealthy, but not taking itself seriously must've been the design brief for this one.

The De Rijke & Co. x Guy Allen Amalfi is a rotating driver’s watch for the automotive romantic

Introducing

02.06.24

The De Rijke & Co. x Guy Allen Amalfi is a rotating driver’s watch for the automotive romantic

With a dial that easily changes orientation at will, De Rijke & Co. and Guy Allen depict three champlevé paysages.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last Week in Watches

02.06.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last week saw Credor and AP reimagine some eclectic retro designs for the 21st century, and RM release its final Rafael Nadal collab model.

ArtyA explores subversive simplicity with the Purity Stairway To Heaven

Hands On

01.06.24

ArtyA explores subversive simplicity with the Purity Stairway To Heaven

A legendary rock-and-roll name for an anniversary release seems appropriate, doesn't it?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm range expands with three new configurations

Introducing

01.06.24

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm range expands with three new configurations

The go-to entry-level Swiss field watch gets three new colourways, including a first white dial in bronze.

Introducing

01.06.24

Gérald Genta’s Credor Locomotive returns for the 50th anniversary of the brand (live pics)

For the 50th anniversary of the brand, the Gérald Genta Credor Locomotive returns as a 300-piece limited edition in titanium.

The best automaton watches showing off the most romantic idea of a complication

Buying Guides

01.06.24

The best automaton watches showing off the most romantic idea of a complication

Moving characters, singing birds, and hidden messages that come to life are just some of the hallmarks of the best automaton watches.

“The Cut will be the first time men are going to take their wife’s watch.” Hermés launch Cut collection in the Greek Islands

Interview

31.05.24

“The Cut will be the first time men are going to take their wife’s watch.” Hermés launch Cut collection in the Greek Islands

Hermès Horloger Creative Director Philippe Delhortal explains trends, and what the Cut represents.

Wristwatch Check, a gathering of Australian microbrands, went off without a hitch last night in Melbourne

Friday Wind Down

31.05.24

Wristwatch Check, a gathering of Australian microbrands, went off without a hitch last night in Melbourne

The Time+Tide Team were out in force for this brand-new watch event, which showcased some of the country's notable microbrands.

Porsche Design’s Custom-Built Chronograph brings the luxury car optioning experience to the world of watches

Hands On

31.05.24

Porsche Design’s Custom-Built Chronograph brings the luxury car optioning experience to the world of watches

There are more than 1.5 million unique variations of this watch, and you can personalise it to exactly match your Porsche car. That's wild.

Kari Voutilainen quietly released his 20th Anniversary Tourbillon, tributing his first-ever watch

Introducing

31.05.24

Kari Voutilainen quietly released his 20th Anniversary Tourbillon, tributing his first-ever watch

Now among the most renowned independent watchmakers, Kari Voutilainen releases a nostalgic reference to his past.

Parmigiani Fleurier’s new Tonda PF Sport Chronograph brings pastel tones and an end to the Tonda GT

Introducing

30.05.24

Parmigiani Fleurier’s new Tonda PF Sport Chronograph brings pastel tones and an end to the Tonda GT

A trio of steel Tonda PF Sport Chronographs round out the collection of Parmigiani Fleurier's sportiest offerings.

Watch Education

30.05.24

What is a chronometer?

We explain the difference between COSC, METAS, Superlative, and any other chronometer certification method.

9 of the best world time watches for globetrotters and desk jockeys alike

Buying Guides

30.05.24

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9 of the best world time watches for globetrotters and desk jockeys alike

Intimately associated with the glamour of international travel, world timers ooze class. Here's some of the best money can buy.