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These 5 watch brands know how to have a bit of fun

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19.01.25

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These 5 watch brands know how to have a bit of fun

Watches can be so uptight and boring, but these brands have no interest in overinflated egoes, putting all their eggs in the fun basket.

Buying Guides

18.01.25

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9 of the best goth watches

Buffy, our resident goth, helps you with watch nerd-friendly goth accessorising.

In Depth

17.01.25

The history of Casio: how two brothers created the world’s biggest watch brand

Buffy takes a historical deep dive into the history of Casio, makers of many things useful in our daily lives - especially great watches.

7 of the best sandwich dial watches to satiate your hunger for lume

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17.01.25

7 of the best sandwich dial watches to satiate your hunger for lume

No bread, no condiments, just a disc of lume flanked by a dial and calibre to really light up a design.

How spies and soldiers help keep mechanical watches relevant

In Depth

16.01.25

How spies and soldiers help keep mechanical watches relevant

Forget brand storytelling: there are still a few important use cases for mechanical watches for military and intelligence operatives.

What’s the deal with Must de Cartier? The story behind Cartier’s experiment with affordable watches

Watch Education

13.01.25

What’s the deal with Must de Cartier? The story behind Cartier’s experiment with affordable watches

Hated by Cartier snobs and beloved by newcomers, the Must de Cartier line was a saving grace for the brand that's had a lasting impact.

9 of the best digital watches from $20 to $5,000

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13.01.25

9 of the best digital watches from $20 to $5,000

Who needs hands anyway?

9 of the best small watches, 35mm or under

Buying Guides

12.01.25

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9 of the best small watches, 35mm or under

Sometimes it can be nice to just wear something that doesn’t fill up every available millimetre of skin.

The 6 best tactical watches for those in need of some military inspiration

Buying Guides

09.01.25

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The 6 best tactical watches for those in need of some military inspiration

If you need a watch to keep up with an active, tough lifestyle, then any of these tactical timepieces should fit the bill.

The Casio G-Shock is an indestructible feat of engineering, and a cultural icon

The Icons

09.01.25

The Casio G-Shock is an indestructible feat of engineering, and a cultural icon

We delve into the history of the Casio G-Shock, and explore its unexpected rise into collector and pop culture stardom.

In Depth

07.01.25

The history of Vacheron Constantin, the oldest brand of the Holy Trinity

We dive into the history of one of the oldest and most influential watchmakers in the world, this 'Holy Trinity' brand.

These 5 affordable two-tone watches have all the swagger, but just a little bit of the cost

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07.01.25

These 5 affordable two-tone watches have all the swagger, but just a little bit of the cost

Looking for the bi-metal look, all under the benchmark of US$3,000?

Watch Education

05.01.25

The ultimate watch hand style guide

Wondering what the hands on your watch are called? Chances are, we'll have the answer here.

6 wild watches that make the most of off the shelf movements

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05.01.25

6 wild watches that make the most of off the shelf movements

High complications or unique designs don't have to come with a high price tag.

7 of the best strap monsters that will eat on any NATO, leather, or rubber strap

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04.01.25

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7 of the best strap monsters that will eat on any NATO, leather, or rubber strap

Whether you're working with a limited budget or want a versatile piece, a strap monster is always a plus.

A distortion-free explanation of what Zaratsu polishing actually is, and its not-so-Japanese origins

Watch Education

03.01.25

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A distortion-free explanation of what Zaratsu polishing actually is, and its not-so-Japanese origins

Zaratsu polishing can achieve a distortion-free mirror finish on a watch case. But what is it exactly, and where did it come from?

6 of the best Breguet numeral watches, honouring the master’s name

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03.01.25

6 of the best Breguet numeral watches, honouring the master’s name

Abraham-Louis Breguet lent his name to many things related to watchmaking, including an elegant numeral set. These watches use them best.

Taking to the skies – these are 6 of the best flieger watches

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01.01.25

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Taking to the skies – these are 6 of the best flieger watches

This particular niche of pilot's watches has become a sought-after category in itself.

Buying Guides

31.12.24

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6 of the best Pepsi bezel watches

Want a sip of Pepsi? Here are some refreshing options.

Buying Guides

29.12.24

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7 of the best mountaineering watches

Whether you're looking to scale the world's most famous peaks or you're just a massive fan of massifs, these watches are for you.

6 of the best grey dial watches highlighting an underrated colour choice

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28.12.24

6 of the best grey dial watches highlighting an underrated colour choice

Grey dials are understated, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring.

To the Moon and back: how the Omega Speedmaster became a legend

The Icons

27.12.24

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To the Moon and back: how the Omega Speedmaster became a legend

We take a deeper dive into the watch arguably most deserving of the "iconic" moniker.

5 of the best affordable moonphase watches

Buying Guides

26.12.24

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5 of the best affordable moonphase watches

Moonphases don't have to be reserved for the deepest of pockets - here are our five affordable favourites.

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

Watch Education

24.12.24

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

They're the two most popular types of travel watches - but what actually makes them different?

Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 25)

Pop Culture

23.12.24

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Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 25)

We dig into some of the best watches we have spotted on celebrity wrists over the last 25 seasons of Hot Ones.

Buying Guides

19.12.24

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7 of the best Casio watches under $50

For less than $50, these seven Casio watches are no-brainers, whether you want plastic fantastic, or something a little more daily-friendly.

Flipping the script: How the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso became a game changing icon

The Icons

16.12.24

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Flipping the script: How the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso became a game changing icon

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso travels from the sport of polo in colonial India to the world of Mad Men, Batman, and high horology.

7 of the best wave dials – surprisingly not comprising only dive watches

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15.12.24

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7 of the best wave dials – surprisingly not comprising only dive watches

Wavy vibes, just in time for Antipodean summer.

The 6 things we wish all watch brands told us

Opinion

14.12.24

The 6 things we wish all watch brands told us

Here's hoping watch brands will adopt Zach's thoughts as manifestos...

Buying Guides

12.12.24

6 of the best engagement watches

Whether you're a ring or no-ring kind of person, getting hitched is as good of an excuse as you could get to gift or be…

6 of the best jump hour watches that make time-telling easier and cooler

Buying Guides

08.12.24

6 of the best jump hour watches that make time-telling easier and cooler

Complicate the movement to simplify time-telling.

What is the Geneva Seal, and should you care about it?

Watch Education

05.12.24

What is the Geneva Seal, and should you care about it?

We delve into the famed certification of high-end watches, but also figure out whether the Geneva Seal actually matters.

Why the TAG Heuer Monaco is still the watch world’s ultimate square deal

The Icons

03.12.24

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Why the TAG Heuer Monaco is still the watch world’s ultimate square deal

The Heuer Monaco is still the watch world's ultimate square deal. And if it's good enough for Steve McQueen...

The best analogue watches for kids that could turn them into future watch nerds

Buying Guides

03.12.24

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The best analogue watches for kids that could turn them into future watch nerds

Digital watches are all well and good - and we love them! But if you want your kids to learn reading analogue time, start with…

The Time+Tide holiday gift guide: all the best gift ideas for watch enthusiasts

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30.11.24

The Time+Tide holiday gift guide: all the best gift ideas for watch enthusiasts

We've assembled a comprehensive list of gift recommendations for all sorts of watch lovers at all sorts of budgets.

7 of the best Roman numeral watches that have all the classical elegance you’ll need

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29.11.24

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7 of the best Roman numeral watches that have all the classical elegance you’ll need

We look at the best watches using the most classic numeral design.

7 of the best ana-digi watches when you need the best of both worlds

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28.11.24

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7 of the best ana-digi watches when you need the best of both worlds

Non-traditional and utilitarian - here are our favourites.

Where and how you sell your watch matters, and this is why

Watch Education

27.11.24

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Where and how you sell your watch matters, and this is why

Your watch is not always worth what you think. Depending on how you sell your watch, you might be surprised how much of the premium…

Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

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25.11.24

Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

Rose gold can be the most overlooked of all precious metals, but it is extremely versatile, as this list proves.

10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar

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22.11.24

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10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar

Luxury watches are associated with being flashy and flexed on the wrist, but stealth watches subtly ooze cool.

The most collectable quartz watches to annoy the snobs

Lists

21.11.24

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The most collectable quartz watches to annoy the snobs

Quartz can be cool, and these super collectable models from Rolex to MoonSwatch prove just how cool it can be.

Busting dive watch myths: a deep dive into deep (and shallow) diving

Watch Education

20.11.24

Busting dive watch myths: a deep dive into deep (and shallow) diving

There are tonnes of myths being perpetrated about dive watches - and it doesn’t help when brands contribute to the mythologising of dive watch trends.

7 of the best stealth wealth watches that exude old money

Buying Guides

19.11.24

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7 of the best stealth wealth watches that exude old money

If you've not fully caught onto the stealth wealth trend, our buying guide should clarify everything.

Why electric watches were doomed from the very beginning

In Depth

16.11.24

Why electric watches were doomed from the very beginning

Borna takes a closer look at the history of electric watches, and what they've become.

To change things up on the fly, these are the best watches with quick-change strap systems

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14.11.24

To change things up on the fly, these are the best watches with quick-change strap systems

Being able to change out the strap can make your watch feel brand new, but not every brand offers these innovative quick change systems.

6 of the best tantalum watches that are literal and figurative heavyweights

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10.11.24

6 of the best tantalum watches that are literal and figurative heavyweights

The grey-blue material is famous for its resilience to machining, but also its beauty.

The full circle moment for TAG Heuer’s dive watch collection

In Depth

08.11.24

The full circle moment for TAG Heuer’s dive watch collection

We look through the history of Heuer's and TAG Heuer's dive watches, and how the brand cleverly uses reissues.

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

Buying Guides

05.11.24

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

In case you've wondered what the difference between $500 and $200,000 dials is.

Is that a real stone dial? A guide to natural, treated, and created stones

Watch Education

04.11.24

Is that a real stone dial? A guide to natural, treated, and created stones

Stone dials are slowly becoming a trend, but they are not always what they seem, with some man-made, some treated, and mislabelled.

How Timex has sold $1 watches for 170 years

In Depth

03.11.24

How Timex has sold $1 watches for 170 years

There have been plenty of ups and downs in the history of Timex, and its recent $1 watch release bookends them all perfectly.

The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist

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02.11.24

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The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist

Add some sunshine to your life with these yellow dial watches, as the nights start to get longer and days get shorter.

10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Buying Guides

01.11.24

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10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Not sure what to get your soon-to-be-adult? Let us help you with that.

What happened to 9k and 14k gold watches?

Opinion

01.11.24

What happened to 9k and 14k gold watches?

Is it right that the industry only offers 18k or PVD plated gold today? Or should we bring back the lower purities for all their…

What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait?

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27.10.24

What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait?

Sometimes you just can't wait, and when it comes to getting a Pepsi bezel on your wrist, you don't have to.

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25.10.24

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7 of the best meteorite dial watches

Describing a dial as out-of-this-world might sound a little over the top, but for these watches, it's pretty accurate.

From minimalism to sprezzatura – these are the best Italian watch brands

Buying Guides

25.10.24

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From minimalism to sprezzatura – these are the best Italian watch brands

Some classics and some newcomers.

7 of the spookiest watches for Halloween 2024

Buying Guides

24.10.24

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7 of the spookiest watches for Halloween 2024

Get your spook on with these 7 watches that range from Gothic and grim to just plain goofy.

From Rado to Hublot: why watch brands are finally padding up for cricket

Watch Culture

23.10.24

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From Rado to Hublot: why watch brands are finally padding up for cricket

Switzerland's watchmakers are increasingly paying attention to the world's second-most popular sport - which is good news for watch fans.

Here comes the sun: how do solar watches actually work?

Watch Education

22.10.24

Here comes the sun: how do solar watches actually work?

Jamie explains how solar-powered watches work and their history, as well as answer some common questions about owning them.

Watch Education

20.10.24

What’s the difference between a microbrand and an independent brand?

It can get confusing and potentially offensive to give the wrong label to a brand, so how do you define these two categories?

Taking a deep dive into the Omega Seamaster

The Icons

19.10.24

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Taking a deep dive into the Omega Seamaster

From James Bond to Joe Biden's wrist, we take a deep dive into the evolution of the classic Omega Seamaster

Video

19.10.24

How to read a timegrapher

Find out exactly how your watch is performing without having to take it to a watchmaker with this simple machine.

7 of the best asymmetrical watches that break the horological mould

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18.10.24

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7 of the best asymmetrical watches that break the horological mould

Whether twisted or geometrically distorted, these designs still work very well.