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Has the novelty of collaborations become muddled by oversaturation?

Opinion

21.08.22

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Has the novelty of collaborations become muddled by oversaturation?

With so many brands scrambling to get in on the action, is the novelty of it all in danger of turning into a gimmick?

Did Grand Seiko just give us the perfect two-watch collection?

Opinion

17.08.22

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Did Grand Seiko just give us the perfect two-watch collection?

A few days ago, as I sat in front of my watch box, a familiar thought crossed my mind. One I’ve already shared with you…

Opinion

13.08.22

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OPINION: Are publications hyping up “collapsing” watch prices?

For the last month every publication under the sun has seen a traffic gold-mine in the purported “collapse” in secondary pricing for “hype” watches from…

Scratching beneath the surface – should you engrave your watch?

Opinion

11.08.22

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Scratching beneath the surface – should you engrave your watch?

Watches have always been much more than tellers of time. They hold memories and are one of the most personal items someone can own. With…

Why my paranoia about toxic metals means I need a gold watch. Maybe several…

Opinion

09.08.22

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Why my paranoia about toxic metals means I need a gold watch. Maybe several…

I’ve always associated gold watches with Bond villains and 1980s stockbrokers – and yet I still want to be wealthy enough to wear them. Why?…

Why I broke my New Year’s resolution to purchase this watch

Opinion

30.07.22

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Why I broke my New Year’s resolution to purchase this watch

Before I delve deeper into the why, I’d like to bring you up to speed on my collecting habits. In a perfect world, I’d buy…

Opinion

19.07.22

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OPINION: Violence at Bamford G-Shock launch in Carnaby Street boutique must be turning point for limited edition releases

When George Bamford launched his first G-Shock Limited Edition in September 2020, it was a “super, super nice” experience, according to the man himself. People…

What would I tell my younger self about watch collecting?

Opinion

13.07.22

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What would I tell my younger self about watch collecting?

It’s been years since I got into this hobby of collecting watches. When I started, I was asking myself: “What would I leave behind for…

Is ‘no purchase history’ the biggest watch flex of 2022?

Opinion

09.07.22

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Is ‘no purchase history’ the biggest watch flex of 2022?

“Just stop your cryin’, it’s a sign of the times, we gotta get away from here” – Harry Styles, ‘Sign of the Times’ ‘ The…

To exhibit, or not exhibit, quartz movements? Your answers to the question

Opinion

05.07.22

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To exhibit, or not exhibit, quartz movements? Your answers to the question

Snobbery is an unfortunate element, at times, within the watch community. Fortunately, there are many moments where #watchfam comes together — charity auctions for Ukraine and…

Six months in, is the Doxa SUB 600T Pacific still right for me?

Opinion

04.07.22

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Six months in, is the Doxa SUB 600T Pacific still right for me?

For six months, the Doxa SUB 600T Pacific has been by my side. Which is more than enough time to ask myself, should it still…

What is this obsession with heavy ageing? Who’s buying it?

Opinion

02.07.22

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What is this obsession with heavy ageing? Who’s buying it?

A few weeks back, we shared photos of a heavily aged, and clearly forced-patinated, Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 Silver. View this post on…

What is it really like to wear a pocket watch in the 21st century?

Opinion

27.06.22

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What is it really like to wear a pocket watch in the 21st century?

As an experiment, Zach spent one week wearing his Longines minute repeating pocket watch, over a century old, in the 21st century.

“Price on application”: the most annoying three words any watch buyer can ever hear

Opinion

16.06.22

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“Price on application”: the most annoying three words any watch buyer can ever hear

I recently had to write a round-up of 24 of the most intriguing watches of 2022. The brief was for a glossy lifestyle magazine with…

EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 stages of watch buyer’s remorse (when you just don’t click with that new timepiece…)

Lists

10.06.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 stages of watch buyer’s remorse (when you just don’t click with that new timepiece…)

Editor’s note: “Non, je ne regrette rien,” is a phrase that few watch lovers can truthfully utter when it comes to their collections. Whether it’s…

Why I bought the Citizen Chronomaster and succumbed to the allure of High Accuracy Quartz

Opinion

09.06.22

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Why I bought the Citizen Chronomaster and succumbed to the allure of High Accuracy Quartz

A Citizen Chronomaster shows a HAQ watch (High Accuracy Quartz) can be the cornerstone of any collection.

The Collector's Crossroads

06.06.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads – How do you work out whether to stick or twist?

Let’s set the scene. You walk into the boutique, knowing today is the day. The wallet is about to get a little lighter, and a…

Is the new AP Royal Oak Carolina Bucci Limited Edition the best rainbow watch design ever made?

Introducing

02.06.22

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Is the new AP Royal Oak Carolina Bucci Limited Edition the best rainbow watch design ever made?

What’s the biggest difference between Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet? For me, while both manufactures embody the best of traditional watchmaking, Audemars Piguet does a…

Collector’s Crossroads: How sentimental value can become the nemesis of an evolving collector

Opinion

20.05.22

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Collector’s Crossroads: How sentimental value can become the nemesis of an evolving collector

The first expensive Swiss watch I ever purchased was an Ernest Borel Athletic. It’s a beautiful chronograph with a black dial that features a ton…

Exploring some of the best rubber strap alternatives to a metal bracelet

Opinion

17.05.22

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Exploring some of the best rubber strap alternatives to a metal bracelet

When you think about it, straps are really half the game when it comes to watches. These precious metallic objects that keep time and reflect…

Collector’s Crossroads: OK, I’ve finally realised that I own too many watches

Opinion

14.05.22

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Collector’s Crossroads: OK, I’ve finally realised that I own too many watches

Last week, while celebrating six months of Grand Seiko ownership, I thought about my future plans with the watch. The question seemed simple: is the…

Are you kidding me? Two stock-standard Rolex OP watches each sell for over CHF 50K at Christie’s

Opinion

12.05.22

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Are you kidding me? Two stock-standard Rolex OP watches each sell for over CHF 50K at Christie’s

I am certainly an advocate of your wrist, your wallet, your choice. I don’t ever want to “purchase shame” a watch collector. But, while I…

Six months later: Am I still in love with my Grand Seiko SBGM247?

Opinion

08.05.22

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Six months later: Am I still in love with my Grand Seiko SBGM247?

Recently, I’ve made a habit of fantasising about forever watches in my collection. It’s something I feel should exist at the core of every collector,…

The Collector’s Crossroads: The dizzying effect of Watches and Wonders 2022

Opinion

23.04.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads: The dizzying effect of Watches and Wonders 2022

American graphic designer Chip Kidd once said, “You can be crippled by too many choices, especially if you don’t know what your goals are.” The…

Marketing guru explains why the MoonSwatch was a genius co-branding move

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09.04.22

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Marketing guru explains why the MoonSwatch was a genius co-branding move

Last week at Watches & Wonders, I suspect that the watch that was discussed most regularly and with most animation wasn’t even released at the…

It’s 4:30 am in NYC: Welcome to the line for the MoonSwatch…

Opinion

26.03.22

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It’s 4:30 am in NYC: Welcome to the line for the MoonSwatch…

You remember when a certain watch from a certain brand dropped last year, in all its 170-piece glory. In that moment in time, it felt…

Why this is the golden age of mechanical watch collecting

Opinion

25.03.22

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Why this is the golden age of mechanical watch collecting

If you’re old enough to remember the song Video Killed the Radio Star, you’re also old enough to remember a time when most people wore…

The Collector’s Crossroads: Omega upended my chronograph search with the new Speedmaster ’57

Opinion

18.03.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads: Omega upended my chronograph search with the new Speedmaster ’57

For months now, I’ve been looking for a mechanical chronograph to add to my small collection. It’s a complication I’ve always loved. And after weeks…

“Don’t mention the war” – Will real war reduce our appetite for war-related watches?

Opinion

14.03.22

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“Don’t mention the war” – Will real war reduce our appetite for war-related watches?

This morning I was idly flicking through stories on my phone while answering emails, and found myself thick in a cluster of Ukraine-related footage on…

How I changed my mind about the Rolex Explorer II (and why it now rarely leaves my wrist…)

Opinion

09.03.22

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How I changed my mind about the Rolex Explorer II (and why it now rarely leaves my wrist…)

A long time ago in a land far away (2012 / Canada), I embarked on the journey of watch collecting. I had saved enough to…

How working for Time+Tide has changed my passion for watches

Opinion

07.03.22

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How working for Time+Tide has changed my passion for watches

When I was about a year into teaching myself electric guitar in high school, I couldn’t dream of a better job than working in a…

The Collector’s Crossroads: Should I buy now or wait?

Opinion

03.03.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads: Should I buy now or wait?

It’s that time of year. As watch journalists, our inboxes start getting inundated with press releases and embargo dates. New collections are created while others…

Opinion

24.02.22

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OPINION: Why you should experiment more with aftermarket bracelets

I’m at the beach in Sydney and the sun is beating down. I hop across painfully hot sand – yelping – to plunge into the…

COLLECTING STORIES: A G-Shock CasiOak modification that pushes the Genta levels up to 11

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23.02.22

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COLLECTING STORIES: A G-Shock CasiOak modification that pushes the Genta levels up to 11

High-fashion, low rent refers to the playful relationship between the rarified objects in life with the more mass-produced and accessible. G-Shock often delivers great examples…

Has Baume & Mercier dropped the most interesting dial of the year so far?

Opinion

22.02.22

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Has Baume & Mercier dropped the most interesting dial of the year so far?

Watchmaking is an art. This is part of the appeal that mechanical timepieces have for buyers around the world, persuading them to forego more accurate…

The Collector’s Crossroads: The watch meetup and its importance to the modern collector

Opinion

18.02.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads: The watch meetup and its importance to the modern collector

As things slowly get back to normal in this (fingers crossed) post-pandemic world, the number of physical watch events continues to grow. As a result,…

5 sleeper hits from Tissot that you need to consider

Lists

17.02.22

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5 sleeper hits from Tissot that you need to consider

Having worked for Tissot selling their watches for two years before joining the T+T team, I’d like to think that I have a comprehensive grasp…

Why do brands give their new watches such dumb names?

Opinion

16.02.22

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Why do brands give their new watches such dumb names?

Sometimes I encounter a watch that makes me think of Kim Jong-il. Let me explain. With more than 1,200 official titles, the North Korean dictator…

EDITOR’S PICK: Happy Valentine’s Day, you’re dumped. That time our intern broke up with Swiss watchmaking

Opinion

15.02.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: Happy Valentine’s Day, you’re dumped. That time our intern broke up with Swiss watchmaking

It’s a romantic day, and we’re hoping it’s all roses for you, but let’s not forget, love can be a bitch. And a few years…

THE READER RANT: Life is about experience. Don’t deny your watch its own adventures

Opinion

14.02.22

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THE READER RANT: Life is about experience. Don’t deny your watch its own adventures

EDITOR’S NOTE: “Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” It’s hard to argue with those words from the author Paulo Coelho . Experience is the…

A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022

Opinion

08.02.22

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A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022

Editor’s note: Brendan Cunningham is a Professor of Economics at Eastern Connecticut State University in the US and the man behind Horolonomics, a blog that explores…

The Collector’s Crossroads: My watch resolutions for 2022

Opinion

05.02.22

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The Collector’s Crossroads: My watch resolutions for 2022

Since I started collecting, every January 1st, after kissing my loved ones and drinking champagne, I give my watches a onceover. It’s something I didn’t…

Why the new Richard Mille RM 35-03 is the perfect match for Rafael Nadal

Opinion

04.02.22

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Why the new Richard Mille RM 35-03 is the perfect match for Rafael Nadal

Brand ambassadors and partnerships are abundant in the watch industry, but the most successful pairings are born from a true tie-in to the timepiece and…

An open letter to Bulgari: Please consider making this version of the Serpenti, and I’ll buy one

Opinion

02.02.22

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An open letter to Bulgari: Please consider making this version of the Serpenti, and I’ll buy one

Editor’s note: When I was in Dubai recently for Dubai Watch Week, I had the chance to try on a Bulgari Serpenti in rose gold…

THE MONTHLY EDIT: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch of January 2022

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01.02.22

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THE MONTHLY EDIT: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch of January 2022

If you ask the Time+Tide editorial team what we do, unanimously we’ll agree that we are first and foremost watch journalists. At least for me,…

Opinion

26.01.22

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OPINION: Five reasons why a dive watch is the ultimate must-have in any collection

It’s that time of year in Australia where you can hear cricket blasting from people’s living rooms as you wander down to your local beach…

What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

Opinion

23.01.22

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What Marty from Ozark can teach you about surviving Covid disruption and the value of date windows

In Ozark, Marty Byrde is wearily accustomed to high-stress scenarios. Physical danger is an occupational hazard when you’re a money launderer for a Mexican cartel.…

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: When a watch loses time…

Opinion

20.01.22

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: When a watch loses time…

Editor’s Note: “What Tweaks my Tourb” is a recurring series where I reveal the things that irk me within my own watch-collecting journey. Previously I…

Opinion

19.01.22

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OPINION: These are the watch terms that drive me nuts…

I’ve never understood the term “tool watch”. After all, you don’t hear people talking about tool cars or tool computers – because “tool” is redundant. Anything…

Why I sold my favourite watch – the 2008 Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm

Opinion

16.01.22

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Why I sold my favourite watch – the 2008 Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm

When a wound is fresh it hurts the most to prod it, but the earlier the treatment begins the sooner the healing process can resolve.…

THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-B5000GD-9 (#9)

Opinion

15.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-B5000GD-9 (#9)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that…

A dealer is offering to trade a black dial ceramic Rolex Daytona for a “Tiffany blue” Rolex OP – what would you do?

Opinion

10.01.22

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A dealer is offering to trade a black dial ceramic Rolex Daytona for a “Tiffany blue” Rolex OP – what would you do?

During the holiday break, the Time+Tide team caught a very interesting post in the r/Rolex thread on Reddit, where a user claimed he was offered…

Record auction prices, crazy hype, growing waiting lists… Are luxury watches becoming more popular? An economics professor crunches the numbers

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03.01.22

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Record auction prices, crazy hype, growing waiting lists… Are luxury watches becoming more popular? An economics professor crunches the numbers

Editor’s note: Brendan Cunningham is a Professor of Economics at Eastern Connecticut State University and the man behind Horolonomics, a blog that explores the economic issues…

VIDEO: How to buy your partner a watch for Christmas

Opinion

25.12.21

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VIDEO: How to buy your partner a watch for Christmas

EDITOR’S NOTE: What’s that you say? It’s already Christmas? Oh well, better late than never I suppose. Plus there’s always next year, too. This video…

From G-Shock to Rolex: the Time+Tide team reveals the watch they wore the most in 2021

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24.12.21

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From G-Shock to Rolex: the Time+Tide team reveals the watch they wore the most in 2021

One of the greatest horological tragedies is a beautiful watch that languishes unworn in a safety deposit box for years on end. That’s because watches…

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: The Seiko VK64 mechaquartz chronograph movement

Opinion

23.12.21

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: The Seiko VK64 mechaquartz chronograph movement

What Tweaks My Tourb today? The 24 hour register at 3' that results from using the Seiko VK64 mechaquartz chronograph movement.

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Why asymmetrical running seconds drive me crazy

Opinion

19.12.21

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Why asymmetrical running seconds drive me crazy

Taste is subjective, we all have our individual preferences – therefore what irks me may not necessarily irk you. But What Tweaks My Tourb is…

The worst thing I’ve ever done to a watch (or why you shouldn’t dunk an Omega Seamaster in Berocca)

News

03.12.21

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The worst thing I’ve ever done to a watch (or why you shouldn’t dunk an Omega Seamaster in Berocca)

Wear and tear often bolsters the appeal of a vintage watch. Picture a chronograph dial aged to a warm tropical hue, or a diver’s watch…

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Clasps that create fixed length longer than the lug-to-lug measurement of a case

Opinion

02.12.21

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WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Clasps that create fixed length longer than the lug-to-lug measurement of a case

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our new series, “What Tweaks My Tourb” in which Zach shares the watch-related irks and peeves that leave him exasperated. First up:…

EDITOR’S PICKS: The best Grand Seiko watches – and movements – according to @mrgrandseiko

Opinion

29.11.21

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EDITOR’S PICKS: The best Grand Seiko watches – and movements – according to @mrgrandseiko

Editor’s note: Quality not quantity? Grand Seiko proves that you can actually do both. The sheer output of the Japanese brand is extraordinary. It feels…