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26.03.25

The Czapek Antarctique Tourbillon combines the brand’s sportiest model with a high complication for the first time

Czapek's integrated sports watch gets a new in-house flying tourbillon movement and gorgeous guilloché dial for Watches and Wonders 2025.

16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

Buying Guides

25.03.25

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16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

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25.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Looking to shop for watches in the Harbour City? Check out this guide, written by our native Sydneysider, Jamie.

Take a tour of British Watchmakers’ Day 2025

Video

24.03.25

Take a tour of British Watchmakers’ Day 2025

Join us as we make our way through this year's British Watchmakers' Day to find the very best of what was on offer.

The HTD Hesagraph MkII Variante B is a classic (and attainable) mechanical chronograph

Micro Mondays

24.03.25

The HTD Hesagraph MkII Variante B is a classic (and attainable) mechanical chronograph

Inspired by Italian motorsports, this stylish hand-wound chronograph offers plenty of vibes.

7 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

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24.03.25

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7 of the best Omega Speedmaster limited editions

Most people are rightfully content with the original Moonwatch design, but these are some of our favourite Speedmaster Limited Editions.

Pretty in pink: the MoonSwatch Mission to the Pink Moonphase is a rocket ship to romance

Introducing

23.03.25

Pretty in pink: the MoonSwatch Mission to the Pink Moonphase is a rocket ship to romance

Swatch and Omega have followed up February's MoonSwatch 1965 with a neon pink moonphase MoonSwatch that's meant for lovers.

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Lists

23.03.25

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Whether to achieve impressive records or create lightweight everyday companions, we look to brands that shaved off as many grams as possible.

New releases from Ressence, Raymond Weil, Glashütte Original and more

Last Week in Watches

23.03.25

New releases from Ressence, Raymond Weil, Glashütte Original and more

Just because Watches and Wonders 2025 kicks off in a matter of days doesn't mean brands are slowing down their releases!

Hands On

22.03.25

We get hands on with two Tambour Taiko Spin Time models from Louis Vuitton

The Taiko Spin Time shows off the versatility of Louis Vuitton's refreshed Tambour, with a unique complication to boot.

Formex’s new Essence Ceramica Skeleton boasts the world’s first micro-adjustable ceramic bracelet – and it’s under $5,000!

Introducing

22.03.25

Formex’s new Essence Ceramica Skeleton boasts the world’s first micro-adjustable ceramic bracelet – and it’s under $5,000!

The new Formex Essence Ceramica Skeleton debut's the world's first ceramic bracelet that includes on-the-fly micro-adjustment.

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

Buying Guides

22.03.25

8 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.

Everything you need to know about the most common types of watch bracelets

Watch Education

21.03.25

Everything you need to know about the most common types of watch bracelets

Are you familiar with all the styles of watch bracelets? Here's a refresher.

The T+T team were everywhere at the F1 Australian Grand Prix – here were the highlights

Friday Wind Down

21.03.25

The T+T team were everywhere at the F1 Australian Grand Prix – here were the highlights

Alex, Andrew, Borna and Jamie divided and conquered to cover the most important watch news of F1's season opener.

Felipe Pikullik shows off his latest skeletonised creation with the FPSK25 regulator

Introducing

21.03.25

Felipe Pikullik shows off his latest skeletonised creation with the FPSK25 regulator

The German independent's latest release changes up the layout, but doesn't compromise on finishing.

Hamilton enters new stealthy black territory with its Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Hands On

20.03.25

Hamilton enters new stealthy black territory with its Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Three Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chronos enter a dark territory with black cases and dials, making the vintage-inspired chrono stealthier.

Louis Vuitton teams up with Kari Voutilainen on an ultra-elevated tantalum take on the Escale

Introducing

20.03.25

Louis Vuitton teams up with Kari Voutilainen on an ultra-elevated tantalum take on the Escale

France's best-known luxury brand and Finland's master watchmaker collaborate on a 5-piece limited edition.

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

Buying Guides

20.03.25

10 of the best solar 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.

Video

19.03.25

TAG Heuer Heritage Director Nick Biebuyck takes us through the brand’s Formula 1-filled motorsport history

We take a deep dive into TAG Heuer's Formula 1 archives, discovering icons like the Siffert Autavia and Carrera 1158 CHN with Nick Biebuyck.

6 affordable watches that look much more expensive than they are, from US$300 to US$3,000

Buying Guides

19.03.25

6 affordable watches that look much more expensive than they are, from US$300 to US$3,000

Bang for buck champions.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

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18.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

Buying Guides

18.03.25

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The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

The stone dial and integrated bracelet trends are old hat - it's time for the quirkiness of the 1970s to come back.

Why everyone from Muhammad Ali to Andy Warhol fell for the Cartier Tank

The Icons

18.03.25

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Why everyone from Muhammad Ali to Andy Warhol fell for the Cartier Tank

How did this discreet piece of Gallic perfection reach icon status? Read on - the origin story of the Cartier Tank may surprise you.

Racing into the past with the Atelier Jalaper AJ-003

Micro Mondays

17.03.25

Racing into the past with the Atelier Jalaper AJ-003

This Belgian brand's latest watch features dials made from the bonnet of a real 1962 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight.

Watch Education

17.03.25

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Everything you need to know about COSC

What is a chronometer, or what does it mean to be COSC-certified? Here are all the answers.

In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here are 9 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Buying Guides

17.03.25

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In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here are 9 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Feeling lucky (or just verdant)? Here's some of the best green dial watches available in time for St. Patrick's Day.

All the different kinds of diamond cuts, and how they’re used in watchmaking

Watch Education

16.03.25

All the different kinds of diamond cuts, and how they’re used in watchmaking

Whether diamond-set bezels or statement jewels on watch dials, understanding diamond cuts will only enhance your appreciation for them.

Teutonic minimalism – 9 of the best Bauhaus watches

Buying Guides

16.03.25

Teutonic minimalism – 9 of the best Bauhaus watches

"Less, but better", the design ideology applies to all of these Bauhaus watches, though in vastly different ways.

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Kurono Tokyo, Taos and more

Last Week in Watches

16.03.25

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Kurono Tokyo, Taos and more

Besides Omega and Hamilton, the rest of our selection this week is exclusively watches from non-big box brands. Exciting!

In The Shop

15.03.25

Is the Mido Multifort 8 Two Crowns the brand’s key to becoming a collection staple?

The Mido Multifort 8 Two Crowns brings back a Mido classic, now with an integrated bracelet and octagonal bezel.

Buying Guides

15.03.25

9 of the best watches under US$100

Finding a cheap watch is getting harder and harder, but there are still some quality options under US$100.

NOW Magazine Issue 10 brings you fast folks, faster cars, and more than 180 of the best watches to buy

In The Shop

15.03.25

NOW Magazine Issue 10 brings you fast folks, faster cars, and more than 180 of the best watches to buy

If you've ever wondered what Usain Bolt wears on a daily basis, or the car that Max Büsser drives, we've got the answer!

Paulin’s new Zapata Modul collection blends the world of modern art with 70s retro vibes

Introducing

14.03.25

Paulin’s new Zapata Modul collection blends the world of modern art with 70s retro vibes

Scotland's Paulin collaborates with Chicago-based artist and designer Crystal Zapata on a pair of stylish Modul art watches.

To no-one’s surprise, British Watchmakers’ Day delivered again

Friday Wind Down

14.03.25

To no-one’s surprise, British Watchmakers’ Day delivered again

A whopping 1,200 people plus, filled Lindley Hall in London on a sunny Saturday for British Watchmakers' Day - including us!

12 of the best microbrands bringing it to the big box brands

Buying Guides

14.03.25

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12 of the best microbrands bringing it to the big box brands

Here at Time+Tide, we're proud to be one of the watch industry's biggest supporters of micro and independent brands. Here's some of the best.

9 of the best affordable dive watches for avoiding the bends on a budget

Buying Guides

13.03.25

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9 of the best affordable dive watches for avoiding the bends on a budget

Here are a bunch of great dive watches from several different brands that will all ring up the till less than US$5,000.

George R. R. Martin’s “In the Lost Lands” stars one of Blancpain’s most complicated watches

Pop Culture

13.03.25

George R. R. Martin’s “In the Lost Lands” stars one of Blancpain’s most complicated watches

From the mind of George R. R. Martin, "In the Lost Lands" stars Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista, and a very complicated Blancpain watch.

Omega introduces a worldtimer function to the Planet Ocean line

Introducing

12.03.25

Omega introduces a worldtimer function to the Planet Ocean line

The world time complication makes its debut in the Planet Ocean family with these two unapologetically large watches.

Everything you need to know about Watches & Wonders 2025 – the brands, US$600 VIP passes and more

Events

12.03.25

Everything you need to know about Watches & Wonders 2025 – the brands, US$600 VIP passes and more

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 is set to be the biggest edition yet with 60 brands and new VIP passes. Here's everything you need to…

What makes the new Citizen Premier collection qualify as luxury?

Introducing

11.03.25

What makes the new Citizen Premier collection qualify as luxury?

Citizen announces a renewed focus on affordable luxury watches by grouping two of its popular model families into a new collection.

Tudor 2025 predictions – why Rolex’s little sibling could end up overshadowing it this year

Opinion

11.03.25

Tudor 2025 predictions – why Rolex’s little sibling could end up overshadowing it this year

With Watches and Wonders Geneva just around the corner, we predict big things from Tudor for 2025.

Find out what the biggest stars of Formula 1 would drive and wear on their wrists for the rest of their lives

Video

11.03.25

Find out what the biggest stars of Formula 1 would drive and wear on their wrists for the rest of their lives

Find out what the stars of Drive to Survive had to say on the red carpet of the F1 75 event at the O2 in…

Hamilton creates a special watch for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Introducing

11.03.25

Hamilton creates a special watch for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Stepping from films to videos games, Hamilton watches stay at the heart of compelling stories.

9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Buying Guides

10.03.25

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9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Built to be tough and accompany you on any adventure, these survival watches may just help you get out of a sticky situation.

Havid Nagan challenges traditions with the new Classic One

Micro Mondays

10.03.25

Havid Nagan challenges traditions with the new Classic One

American microbrand Havid Nagan's latest effort represents a high watermark for refinement in the microbrand space.

The 15 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

Buying Guides

10.03.25

The 15 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.

We held Anoma’s first major event to launch the A1 Slate, and this is what happened

Events

09.03.25

We held Anoma’s first major event to launch the A1 Slate, and this is what happened

To mark the launch of the first production piece from Anoma, we had the British watch community in our London Discovery Studio.

8 of the best mechanical digital watches to toe the line

Buying Guides

09.03.25

8 of the best mechanical digital watches to toe the line

A mechanical digital watch is borderline oxymoronic, but here are some of the best mechanical watches that digitally display the time.

New releases from Anoma, Ming, Casio G-Shock and more

Last Week in Watches

09.03.25

New releases from Anoma, Ming, Casio G-Shock and more

Casio celebrates International Women’s Day, Anoma releases its second-ever watch and King Seiko unveils a new flagship collection.

The PRC 100 Solar brings photovoltaic technology to an analogue Tissot

Hands On

08.03.25

The PRC 100 Solar brings photovoltaic technology to an analogue Tissot

Simple, solar Tissot.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, here’s some of the best female-led watch brands

Lists

08.03.25

To celebrate International Women’s Day, here’s some of the best female-led watch brands

In time for International Women’s Day, we shine a light on some of the women in watches you ought to know about by now.

News

08.03.25

Grand Seiko opens a luxurious new Melbourne boutique, a statement of intent from the Japanese brand

GS opens its second boutique in Australia in The Block Arcade on Melbourne's Collins Street, the main vein of Aussie watch culture.

Biver’s latest Automatique is its most visually restrained watch yet – but things are not as simple as they seem

Introducing

07.03.25

Biver’s latest Automatique is its most visually restrained watch yet – but things are not as simple as they seem

Available in Japan only, Biver's latest watch maintains a tradition of Japanese exclusivity while showcasing a more unambiguous approach.

Vacheron Constantin officially reopens Melbourne boutique, opening up the beautiful heritage-listed space

Friday Wind Down

07.03.25

Vacheron Constantin officially reopens Melbourne boutique, opening up the beautiful heritage-listed space

Plush sofas, VC-branded knick-knacks, and Holy Trinity watches galore.

Anoma updates its shaped A1 with a new Slate dial, and we got our hands on it

Introducing

07.03.25

Anoma updates its shaped A1 with a new Slate dial, and we got our hands on it

Anoma brings its second-ever watch to market, with a new dark grey dial colour, small changes to the case and an increase price.

Christopher Ward’s azure C60 Sapphire Edge cuts a slim and stylish figure

Introducing

06.03.25

Christopher Ward’s azure C60 Sapphire Edge cuts a slim and stylish figure

A blue-tinted sapphire dial, luminous rubber strap and thin proportions make this elevated dive watch an attractive beast.

Blancpain’s sporty new Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC IV supports a good cause in style

Hands On

06.03.25

Blancpain’s sporty new Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC IV supports a good cause in style

A contemporary, limited-edition take on the Fifty Fathoms formula that supports ocean conservation efforts? Sign me up.

The new Seiko Marinemaster Professional SLA081 is a hardcore, GS-powered monster tributing the very first Seiko diver

Hands On

06.03.25

The new Seiko Marinemaster Professional SLA081 is a hardcore, GS-powered monster tributing the very first Seiko diver

Titanium monobloc case, awesome dial design, and a Grand Seiko-derived movement.

The King Seiko VANAC sports a Grand Seiko-derived movement and a funky, angular case

Introducing

06.03.25

The King Seiko VANAC sports a Grand Seiko-derived movement and a funky, angular case

Angular, 1970s funk in a new shape for King Seiko.

Would you drop $35k on a mystery watch? That’s how the Ming Project 21 Horological Omakase was funded

Introducing

05.03.25

Would you drop $35k on a mystery watch? That’s how the Ming Project 21 Horological Omakase was funded

This tantalum-cased beauty is the ‘chef’s choice’ of the watch world, with Ming Thein in complete creative control.

9 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Buying Guides

05.03.25

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9 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Need a watch that can withstand the harshest things you can throw at it? Here are a few suggestions.

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Buying Guides

05.03.25

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Purple watch dials may not be the most common, but they are among the most evocative that you'll find on the market.

Mido’s Commander 1959 Pixel time travels to the disco dimension

Introducing

05.03.25

Mido’s Commander 1959 Pixel time travels to the disco dimension

Blending the Mido Commander 1959’s vintage style with modernity, this Pixel edition finds itself in a world of retro joy.