The Home of Watch Culture Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:01:31 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.8 https://timeandtidewatches.com/draken-kruger-v2-micro-mondays/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:01:31 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=254662 Featuring a rugged titanium case and either a mecaquartz or automatic movement (plus lots of other customisable options), this Kiwi chrono has a South African soul.

The post The Draken Kruger V2 is the perfect lightweight tactical chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/namica-shirahama-2-micro-mondays/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:28:14 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=254342 This Japanese microbrand combines funky colours and playful yet purposeful design in this decidedly contemporary dive watch.

The post The Namica Shirahama 2 is a serious not-so-serious dive watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/aigi-gruvebus-micro-mondays/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:17 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=254021 This rugged Norwegian tool watch represents a horological send-off to mining in Svalbard.

The post Áigi honours Norway’s industrial mining heritage with a hardcore classic tool watch, the Gruvebus appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/tuseno-supervintage-micro-mondays/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:31:59 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253725 Swedish brand Tusenö has made a bold move, departing from sports watches to shaped dress watches with this stylish cocktail-inspired piece.

The post Tusenö’s SuperVintage offers a fresh new blend of old-school looks appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/peren-regia-eclipse-micro-mondays/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:09 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253321 Transylvanian style, without the vampires.

The post Peren aims for timeless style (with a hint of Gothic attitude) with its stealthy new Regia Eclipse collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/vario-sg60-merlion-trench-watch-micro-mondays/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:00:42 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252584 In a celebration of Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence, home-grown brand Vario offers a colourful limited edition.

The post Vario celebrates Singapore’s 60 years of Independence with the new, and delightfully red SG60 Merlion Trench Watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/ferro-time-master-70-micro-mondays/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:22:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252640 An idiosyncratic shape and a retro-tastic dial (complete with pinion cap!) make this indie offering a love letter to the 1970s.

The post Vintage vibes abound with the Ferro Time Master 70 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/dwiss-model-a1-micro-mondays/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:01:34 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252051 Does the Model A1 have what it takes to enter a crowded market?

The post The DWISS Model A1 is an integrated bracelet beauty from a brand known for crazy, affordable time displays appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/parea-sector-micro-mondays/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:01:17 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=251368 A new Australian microbrand enters the fray with a dressy daily sector dial.

The post The Parea Sector is bursting with minimalist detail appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/heron-mirabel-gmt-micro-mondays/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:01:27 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=251137 This dressy Canadian GMT watch incorporates a complication that's rarely combined with pre-1950s aesthetics.

The post Héron brings a welcome complication to the vintage-inspried dress watch with their Mirabel GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/vario-1945-a-11s-ww2-field-watch-micro-mondays/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:01:52 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250781 A solar quartz-powered, military-inspired field watch with specs that pack a punch in an affordable package.

The post Vario broadens its range with a new field watch with a twist, the new 1945 A-11S WW2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/selten-metiers-dart-grand-feu-enamel-series-micro-mondays/ Mon, 26 May 2025 10:01:52 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=247953 Hong Kong's Selten offers exceptional patterned grand feu enamel dials at an exceptionally affordable price.

The post Selten’s Métiers d’Art Collection showcases artisanal enamelled dials that won’t break the bank appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/monceau-model-01-micro-mondays/ Mon, 19 May 2025 10:01:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=249948 Escapement24's Simon Ryan brings back Monceau with the Model 01.

The post The Monceau Model 01 gives a defunct brand a new lease on life appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/htd-tennis-sport-micro-mondays/ Mon, 12 May 2025 10:01:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=249403 Italian indie HTD serves up a slim, playful sports watch entirely dedicated to tennis.

The post Tennis comes to the fore with the HTD Tennis Sport appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/monchard-etape-micro-mondays/ Mon, 05 May 2025 10:01:36 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=248826 This dressy, unisex-sized rectangular model represents an interesting change of direction for the brand, as well as great value.

The post The Monchard Étape is a Swedish love letter to Art Deco watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/solstice-revival-micro-mondays/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:01:35 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=248340 Solstice's latest watch is a complete re-do of the entire brand, scrapping its bland past in the hopes that honesty and value can save it.

The post Can the Solstice Revival save a fledgling brand from bankruptcy? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/fleux-flx004-micro-mondays/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:01:11 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=247283 All that you need, and nothing you don't.

The post The FLX004 is the most minimalist take on a skin diver by Fleux yet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/palmos-one-micro-mondays/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:36:54 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=246665 Sleek but colourful, with a few surprising design choices.

The post The Palmos One is an ultra-minimal take on a daily wearer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/htd-hesagraph-mkii-variante-b-micro-mondays/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:01:58 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=246121 Inspired by Italian motorsports, this stylish hand-wound chronograph offers plenty of vibes.

The post The HTD Hesagraph MkII Variante B is a classic (and attainable) mechanical chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/atelier-jalaper-aj-003-micro-mondays/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:01:17 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=245777 This Belgian brand's latest watch features dials made from the bonnet of a real 1962 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight.

The post Racing into the past with the Atelier Jalaper AJ-003 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/havid-nagan-classic-one-micro-mondays/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:01:53 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=245392 American microbrand Havid Nagan's latest effort represents a high watermark for refinement in the microbrand space.

The post Havid Nagan challenges traditions with the new Classic One appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/rze-utd-8000-introducing/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:31:40 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=244806 RZE's first digital timepiece offers G-Shock toughness with enthusiast-friendly features and great specs at an ultra-competitive price.

The post RZE’s debut digital watch, the titanium-cased UTD-8000, is a fun move appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/second-hour-mandala-mk3-micro-mondays/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:30:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=244950 The Australian microbrand iterates on its eye-catching and popular everyday wearer, strengthening its value proposition.

The post Third time’s the charm for Second Hour with the new Mandala Mk3 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/jack-mason-pursuit-pilot-micro-mondays/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:31:30 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=244541 To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Jack Mason have redesigned their inaugural watch model.

The post The Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot is an Texan-made, GADA pilot’s watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/arena-vanitas-micro-mondays/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:01:57 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=244404 The Arena Vanitas shines through as one of the most thoughtfully designed and best-value dive watches we've seen in a long time.

The post The Arena Vanitas proves there’s no futility in more microbrand divers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/unidesign-autoclassic-micro-mondays/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:00:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=243782 UniDesign launches a softer, motorsport-inspired take on the sports watch.

The post The UniDesign Autoclassic combines 1970s funk with automotive cues appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/redwood-standard-issue-collection-micro-mondays/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:01:03 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=243766 These four models evoke the spirit of WWII-era-issued field watches at an affordable price point.

The post Canadian microbrand Redwood’s Standard Issue collection are love letters to vintage field watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/vostra-vector-micro-mondays/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:25:07 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=243234 RZE launches a new sibling brand, Vostra, with an ultra-affordable and colourful mechaquartz chronograph inspired by motorsports.

The post RZE founder launches new ultra-affordable microbrand Vostra with the racing-ready Vector appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/montoir-mwmod-01-v2-micro-mondays/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:01:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=242822 Montoir has made subtle tweaks and introduced new dial colours for its inaugural watch, a minimalist diver.

The post Montoir adds more colour to its dive watch range with the MWMOD-01 V2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/ciga-design-blue-planet-ii-micro-mondays/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:01:54 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=242509 CIGA Design's award-winning Blue Planet is back for its second generation. But what exactly changed? Buffy finds out.

The post How exactly did CIGA Design improve the Blue Planet II after years of GPHG praise? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]>