The Home of Watch Culture Sun, 10 Aug 2025 08:36:28 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.8 https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-prospex-speedtimer-datsun-240z-limited-editions-hands-on/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 08:30:12 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=254520 The 1960s and 70s were formative decades for both the Japanese car and watch industries - and that's what these three watches celebrate.

The post Seiko celebrates one of the most iconic Japanese cars of all time, the Datsun 240Z, with three limited edition Speedtimers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-presage-classic-series-urushi-spb499-hands-on/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:31:44 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=254075 Another stunning dial from Seiko and another accessible price point, this time with links back to the brand's origin.

The post The Seiko Presage Classic Series Urushi dial pays homage to the brand’s origins appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/grand-seiko-sbgw323-kiri-hands-on/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:01:55 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253685 With its mid-sized case, elegant dial, and robust specs, this might be the best entry-point Grand Seiko on the market.

The post The Grand Seiko SBGW323 ‘Kiri’ blossoms with a elegant purple dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-spb513-prospex-speedtimer-mechanical-hands-on/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:00:59 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=254149 It might not be a chrono, but its nifty countdown bezel affords it plenty of practicality (and charm).

The post The new Seiko SPB513 is a Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical, but it’s not a chronograph? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/atelier-wen-ancestra-jiao-hands-on/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:59:01 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253340 A perceptible leap, if you will.

The post The Atelier Wen Ancestra Jiāo goes all out with grand feu enamel, diamonds, and a high-end Pequignet movement appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/citizen-zenshin-three-hand-fantastic-4-hands-on/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 21:01:17 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253909 The Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand recently received a Marvel makeover with a timely 'The Fantastic 4: First Steps' limited edition.

The post Is the new Citizen Zenshin Fantastic 4 your wrist? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/zero-west-s5e-s6e-spitfire-escape-hands-on/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252994 With a piece of a WWII hero's Spitfire built into the case, the Zero West S5e and S6e have a hell of a story to tell.

The post Zero West honour a WWII hero with a duo of Spitfire Escape models appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/grand-seiko-slgc007-tentagraph-hands-on/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:00:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253401 At Watches and Wonders, Grand Seiko debuted its second Evolution 9 Tentagraph watch. But is this new SLGC007 better than the SLGC001?

The post The good and the (not so) bad of the Grand Seiko SLGC007 Tentagraph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-prospex-srpl53-padi-special-edition-hands-on/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:01:41 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253702 At US$620/A$975, the Seiko Prospex SRPL53K PADI Special Edition is a great, more affordable dive watch to take a closer look at.

The post Seiko Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition: a in-house dive watch for under $1,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/ming-37-02-monolith-hands-on/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:01:33 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253515 MING has just thrown down the gauntlet for watch of the summer.

The post The new MING 37.02 Monolith is stealthy yet summery appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/doxa-sub-750t-clive-cussler-hands-on/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:59:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252798 Alright, alright, alright... Doxa has a new SUB 750T Clive Cussler LE.

The post Doxa brings back the SUB 750T as a new Clive Cussler limited edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/parmigiani-fleurier-toric-perpetual-calendar-hands-on/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:30:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253111 As little design as possible goes a long way.

The post The Parimigiani Fleurier Toric Perpetual Calendar is an education in minimalist design appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/zenith-x-timetide-defy-skyline-skeleton-white-surfer-ceramic/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:55:13 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252796 It's always darkest before the dawn...

The post Our ‘Surfer Trilogy’ is complete with the Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-prospex-speedtimer-solar-chronograph-ssc995-hands-on/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:31:45 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252402 A solar chronograph with a lovely purple dial.

The post Seiko is off to the races with a limited, lilac Speedtimer Solar for the World Athletics Championships appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/raymond-weil-freelancer-complete-calendar-hands-on/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:01:43 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252366 One of the slimmest complete calendars on the market, and it's less than 4k USD?

The post Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Complete Calendar is slim, stylish and a stunning value proposition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/breitling-top-time-b31-hands-on/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:31:45 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=251777 The new Breitling Top Time B31 distills the model down to time and date essentials, with colourful contrast dials and a new 78-hour calibre.

The post The Breitling Top Time B31 could be the top dog under US$6,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/yema-yachtingraff-seconde-seconde-hands-on/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:59:10 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252071 Brands are often precious about their icons, but today Yema has let the horological world's favourite vandal remix its Yachtingraff watch.

The post seconde/seconde/ tags Yema’s Yachtingraf icon with graffiti flair appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-automatique-38mm-hands-on/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:59:44 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=251605 Is this the Goldilocks-sized Fifty Fathoms release everyone has been waiting for?

The post The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms range reaches new depths with the Automatique 38mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/frederique-constant-classic-perpetual-calendar-manufacture-salmon-dial-hands-on/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:31:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250874 Frederique Constant has a 40mm steel perpetual calendar watch with a radiant salmon dial and in-house movement under US$10K. How?

The post Frederique Constant has a 40mm salmon dial perpetual calendar for under US$10k?! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-srpl81k-jaws-50th-anniversary-hands-on/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:01:58 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=251568 Seiko show off a sense of humour with a diver commemorating a movie that's done more to put off people from ocean swimming than any other.

The post We’re gonna need a bigger watch: Seiko celebrates Jaws’ 50th anniversary with a limited-edition Prospex Turtle appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/breitling-superocean-heritage-2025-collection-hands-on/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:29:37 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=251409 Breitling has given its SuperOcean Heritage range an overhaul with thinner cases and updated calibres.

The post The Breitling SuperOcean Heritage lineup gets its first refresh since 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-5-sports-srpl91-srpl93-gene-kranz-hands-on/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:59:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=251047 New old Seiko 5 logo for the return of an unlikely NASA legend.

The post Gene Kranz and the shield live again – Seiko 5 Sports SRPL91 and SRPL93 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/awake-son-mai-frosted-leaf-hands-on/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:01:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250839 Awake steps up the lacquer game by adding layers of silver leaf.

The post The many visible and invisible layers of the Awake Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf are a sight to behold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/parmigiani-fleurier-tonda-pf-gmt-rattrapante-verzasca-video/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:01:37 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=251108 It's not just green, it's "Verzasca Green"...

The post Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca: The latest variant of the ultimate travel time watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/breguet-type-xx-chronograph-38mm-250th-anniversary-review/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:59:07 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250876 Breguet continues its 250th anniversary celebrations in style...

The post The new 38mm, no date Breguet Type XX Chronographs are a purist collector’s dream appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/norqain-freedom-60-chrono-40mm-enjoy-life-hands-on/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:01:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250984 If you're in search of a relaxed watch to take you into summer and remind you to relax a bit more, we may have found the perfect one for you.

The post Norqain bring the summer heat with the new Freedom 60 Chrono Enjoy Life appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/bremont-altitude-collection-2025-hands-on/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:01:15 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250124 Bremont returns to its roots with the new Altitude collection bringing aviation back into the new-look catalogue.

The post The new Altitude collection from Bremont brings us a new look at a British icon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/hamilton-american-classic-boulton-death-stranding-2-limited-edition-hands-on/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:01:14 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250911 Hamilton has created a watch for the video game equivalent of a blockbuster - Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding 2 - which can also be bought IRL.

The post From Nolan to Kojima: Hamilton’s Death Stranding 2 collab charts an exciting new course for watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/yema-granvelle-cmm-20-hands-on/ Fri, 30 May 2025 15:31:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250733 The Granvelle departs from the brand's usual dive aesthetic, with a shapely tribute to palatial arches.

The post The Yema Granvelle CMM.20 is the French brand’s entry into the shaped watch trend appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-5-sports-srpl83-srpl85-srpl87-srpl89-hands-on/ Tue, 27 May 2025 15:31:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250113 With a few small tweaks and a splash of bright colour, Seiko brings back the 7002 to the 5KX.

The post A quartet of new Seiko 5 Sports SKX Series models brings back the 7002 diver, kinda appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]>