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6 of the best budget skeleton watches showing off without being too pricey

Buying Guides

14.10.24

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6 of the best budget skeleton watches showing off without being too pricey

If you want to see your movement without sacrificing a kidney.

The best British watch brands reviving a traditional craft

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13.10.24

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The best British watch brands reviving a traditional craft

From quirky quartz to haute horlogerie.

5 of the best platinum watches to blow your budget on

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12.10.24

5 of the best platinum watches to blow your budget on

Have you recently won the lottery? Here are 5 platinum watches you should consider spending your winnings on.

Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

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09.10.24

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Nineties nostalgia – 10 of the greatest watches from the 1990s

It may not feel that long ago for many of us, but some of the watches made in the '90s had a big impact on…

Why you shouldn’t call it a NATO strap, apart from all the legal issues

Watch Education

07.10.24

Why you shouldn’t call it a NATO strap, apart from all the legal issues

Leaving debates about generic trademarks aside, there's a good reason why the term "NATO strap" is a bit misleading.

How to steal a watch clean off someone’s wrist without them even knowing

Watch Culture

05.10.24

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How to steal a watch clean off someone’s wrist without them even knowing

Professional magicians and theatrical pickpockets reveal their secrets in how they take a watch off someone's wrist without them knowing.

The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

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04.10.24

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The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

Transparent watches are often split into two categories – the cheap, plastic stuff that you find in the toy section or invisible paragons of crystal…

Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

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28.09.24

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Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

It's the material that is often forgotten about in the watchmaking world, but there are some great carbon fibre watches out there.

6 of the best chocolate dial watches under US$10,000

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28.09.24

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6 of the best chocolate dial watches under US$10,000

There are browns, and there are browns. The six watches on this list make the most of this highly debated choice of dial colour.

When Ulysse Nardin let its Freak flag fly, it changed watchmaking forever

The Icons

27.09.24

When Ulysse Nardin let its Freak flag fly, it changed watchmaking forever

When Ulysse Nardin released a watch called the Freak in 2001, it broke all the rules and changed the game.

Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

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21.09.24

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Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

The '80s explosion in pop culture from movies to music videos, the golden age of celebrity, gave birth to many horological cult classics.

7 of the best deep dive watches that are a must for your next trip to the Mariana Trench

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21.09.24

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7 of the best deep dive watches that are a must for your next trip to the Mariana Trench

You might not need them, but they're very cool nevertheless.

Pop Culture

17.09.24

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This is how Hamilton became Hollywood’s go-to watch brand

From Shanghai Express to Dune, Hamilton is the movie watch brand.

The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare

Watch Education

14.09.24

The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare

Why are resonance watches so special, and why have only a handful of watchmakers actually made one?

The best America’s Cup watches of the past

Lists

14.09.24

The best America’s Cup watches of the past

The oldest, continually-running sporting event in the world has seen some serious horological power over the years, these are our favourites.

Time for the science – a guide to lab-grown diamonds

Watch Education

13.09.24

Time for the science – a guide to lab-grown diamonds

Why are lab-grown diamonds such a hot topic in watches right now, and why should you care about them? Let us explain.

9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

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12.09.24

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9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Shaped watches are in, so here's a selection of our favourite square watches available now, from affordable fun to high-tech luxury.

Every part of a watch movement, from screw to pinion

Watch Education

09.09.24

Every part of a watch movement, from screw to pinion

Ever wondered how a watch actually works? Here's a guide to get you started, along with all the other parts of a basic movement.

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

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08.09.24

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Are they dressy or are they sporty? Buffy delves deeper into watches making the most of BOR vintage flair.

Yearning for an Oysterflex but Rolex hasn’t granted your wishes yet? There are plenty of others to choose from

Buying Guides

07.09.24

Yearning for an Oysterflex but Rolex hasn’t granted your wishes yet? There are plenty of others to choose from

If you're struggling with finding a rubber strap for your steel sports Rolex, here are a few options you should consider.

Should you take ring watches seriously? Their history and place in watchmaking

In Depth

07.09.24

Should you take ring watches seriously? Their history and place in watchmaking

For as long as watchmaking has been distinguished from clockmaking, the Venn diagram between watches and jewellery has been a circle. No amount of utility…

12 of the best affordable sports watches from $250 to $3,000

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06.09.24

12 of the best affordable sports watches from $250 to $3,000

These sports watches prove you can get plenty of value for US$3,000, and way less than that.

7 of the best mid-size watches between 35mm – 40mm

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28.08.24

7 of the best mid-size watches between 35mm – 40mm

Not too hot, nor too cold, we compile some of the best mid-size watches with a Goldilocks diameter between 35mm and 40mm.

9 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

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26.08.24

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9 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

Dress watches should be minimal, slim and small - and here's some of the best examples you should add to your collection.

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

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25.08.24

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

Celebrating the big milestones is important, and wedding anniversaries are as big as they come, here are the best watches for each one.

All the watch tools you need to care for your collection

Lists

23.08.24

All the watch tools you need to care for your collection

Keep your collection in tip-top condition with a few simple tools that you don't need a degree in watchmaking to use.

In Depth

20.08.24

The history of the chronograph

It is often considered the most prolific complication in the watch world, and it has a long, complex, story to tell.

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

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19.08.24

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

Feeling blue (and black)? Maybe a list of some of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy will cheer you up.

The 9 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

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18.08.24

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The 9 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

Chronographs are expensive, everyone knows that, right? While that's often the case, these affordable mechanical chronographs beg to differ.

What is Seiko Spring Drive? Is it quartz? Is it mechanical?

Watch Education

16.08.24

What is Seiko Spring Drive? Is it quartz? Is it mechanical?

Seiko engineer Yoshikazu Akahane dreamt up the revolutionary Spring Drive movement technology in the late 1970s. But what is it?

5 of the best silver watches, fashionably using an out-of-fashion case material

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14.08.24

5 of the best silver watches, fashionably using an out-of-fashion case material

Silver is a material you'll rarely see used for casemaking these days, but these manufacturers have pretty much perfected it.

14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Buying Guides

05.08.24

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14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Pink dial watches have traditionally been dainty and blingy, but fortunately this is no longer the case. Here are some of the best.

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

04.08.24

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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

Buying Guides

03.08.24

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10 of the best sector dial watches

Sector, scientific, railroad - this Art Deco dial style has multiple names, but is undoubtedly a watch enthusiast favourite.

Laurent Ferrier, the watchmaker with three careers, from Patek Philippe to Le Mans driver

In Depth

02.08.24

Laurent Ferrier, the watchmaker with three careers, from Patek Philippe to Le Mans driver

Find out how bringing the Nautilus to life, excelling at Le Mans, and family brought the Laurent Ferrier brand to life.

10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

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30.07.24

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10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

The allure of gold will never wane, and these are the watches making the most of it.

These are the watches you should be wearing with black tie

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25.07.24

These are the watches you should be wearing with black tie

Black tie may not be as common anymore, but when the time strikes, there are the best watches for the occasion.

Watches that prove lug-to-lug is the most important measurement

Watch Education

22.07.24

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Watches that prove lug-to-lug is the most important measurement

What is lug-to-lug, and why does it matter? Zach explores the idea, and gives some examples.

Buying Guides

19.07.24

10 of the best sports watches

We've compiled a list of 10 of the best sport watches you can buy today (and do not require a decade-long wait to be allocated).

12 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Buying Guides

11.07.24

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12 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Here at Time+Tide, we are very fond of lume, so here is a list of some of the best full lume dial watches on the…

How hard is your watch? Demystifying hardness across case materials and crystals

Watch Education

06.07.24

How hard is your watch? Demystifying hardness across case materials and crystals

Is steel harder than titanium? Can sapphire actually be scratched by your keys? Buffy finds out.

Five of the best Credor watches that you can actually buy

Buying Guides

03.07.24

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Five of the best Credor watches that you can actually buy

Credor's emphasis on the Japanese market has made it an international enigma. Here are the best Credor watches you can actually buy.

Buying Guides

01.07.24

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8 of the best Tiffany blue dial watches

Light teal, eggshell blue, turquoise... Whatever you want to call it, here's a list of watches that resemble Tiffany's famous shade.

What’s the difference between a “caller” and “traveller” GMT watch, and which is right for you?

Watch Education

30.06.24

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What’s the difference between a “caller” and “traveller” GMT watch, and which is right for you?

We explain the difference between the two main types of GMT watches, as well as the use cases for each.

5 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

Buying Guides

30.06.24

5 of the best pocket watches you can buy today

Whether for Peaky Blinders cosplay, or a desire for the OG form of portable timekeeping, these are the best modern pocket watches you can buy.

History of the tourbillon, and the relevance of the complication today

In Depth

22.06.24

History of the tourbillon, and the relevance of the complication today

From its infancy in a Breguet letter to the latest triple-axis wonder, we explore the history of the tourbillon.

10 of the best American watch brands from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

21.06.24

10 of the best American watch brands from least to most expensive

A once-fallen empire, there has been a resurgence of American watch brands in the world of horology. Here are some of the best.

Watch Education

16.06.24

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How waterproof is your watch?

"How waterproof is my watch?" is a very common question that we get asked here at Time+Tide, so here, we break down what water resistance…

The five independent watchmaking brands that are sibling success stories

Lists

15.06.24

The five independent watchmaking brands that are sibling success stories

Some of the best independent watchmakers out there are family business, but these are true examples of the skill running in the family.

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

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14.06.24

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

Rainbow watches are usually associated with high price tags and coloured gems, but our ten of the best start at just $160.

5 of the best frozen dials that are so cool, they’re hot

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09.06.24

5 of the best frozen dials that are so cool, they’re hot

Watch dials that mimic the cool appearance of ice are becoming more popular: these pieces prove the diverse ways it can be done.

In Depth

04.06.24

A guide to every Seiko brand

Credor, King Seiko, Grand Seiko, Prospex or Presage - how do these Seiko brands and collections actually stack up?

How much does a lifetime of servicing actually cost?

Watch Education

23.05.24

How much does a lifetime of servicing actually cost?

A mechanical watch may be the sustainable option for the environment, but does the same apply when it comes to your wallet?

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

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12.05.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…

Opinion

18.02.24

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Why is Citizen Eco-Drive so underrated?

Why is Citizen Eco-Drive underrated? Adam weighs in on the solar-powered legend here.

Five of the most influential watch designers and their creations

Lists

23.01.24

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Five of the most influential watch designers and their creations

Yes, a certain Gérald Genta is on this list, but he's not the only notable watch designer.

Buying Guides

05.01.24

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5 of the best diving chronographs

For those who need a touch more timing utility alongside a dive-time bezel, this is the list for you.

10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

Buying Guides

26.11.23

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10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

40 is a significant milestone for many, and what better way to mark it than with a watch?

Watch Education

04.11.23

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How to use a slide rule bezel

We can all pretty much agree that pilot’s watches are awesome, whether or not it’s a historical legend or something more contemporary. There’s something about…

Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

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05.05.23

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Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

As soon as Tudor was founded as an affordable offshoot of Rolex, their cult popularity began. Even so, I don’t think many people could have…

The storied history of the Seiko mechanical chronograph

In Depth

28.04.23

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The storied history of the Seiko mechanical chronograph

Occupying a unique spot in the world of watchmaking, Seiko’s offerings provide an incredible span of diversity – from entry-level quartz pieces to haute horlogerie…