The Home of Watch Culture Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:54:41 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.8 https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-stainless-steel-grades-explained/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:33:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=228579 We cut through the marketing spin with a guide to the main grades or alloys of stainless steel used in modern watchmaking.

The post What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/vintage-watch-terms-glossary/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:30:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232475 Evaluating vintage watches is a bit of a minefield. Time+Tide has your back with vintage watch terms you should know.

The post 6 vintage watch terms you should know that will save you lots of headache appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-a-dive-watch/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=145734 Diver's watches are arguably the most saturated and popular wristwatch category, but what really is a true, proper dive watch?

The post What is a dive watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/destro-watches-does-crown-position-really-matter-opinion/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:01:42 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252426 Crowns on the left: cursed, cool or a concession for southpaws? Tom gets deep into destro watches.

The post Destro watches – does crown position really matter? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/metals-reactivity-guide-watch-education/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:31:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239339 Understanding how your watch will age can be an important step in knowing how to look after it for years to come.

The post Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-a-pilots-watch/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:30:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=195045 What it takes to take flight with a watch.

The post What is a pilot’s watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/gold-watches-watch-education/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:31:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=221705 All that glitters is not gold, but after reading this, you may have an easier way to tell apart gold watches.

The post Everything you need to know about gold watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/all-the-parts-of-a-watch-explained/ Sun, 20 Apr 2025 15:31:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233473 We've put together this helpful guide to all the main elements of a watch, from cases to crowns and everything in-between.

The post All the parts of a watch, explained appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-bracelet-guide-watch-education/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:31:10 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=245868 Are you familiar with all the styles of watch bracelets? Here's a refresher.

The post Everything you need to know about the most common types of watch bracelets appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-cosc-certification/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=93644 What is a chronometer, or what does it mean to be COSC-certified? Here are all the answers.

The post Everything you need to know about COSC appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/diamond-cuts-in-watchmaking-watch-education/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 06:01:49 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=245552 Whether diamond-set bezels or statement jewels on watch dials, understanding diamond cuts will only enhance your appreciation for them.

The post All the different kinds of diamond cuts, and how they’re used in watchmaking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/why-making-watches-is-an-uphill-battle-outside-of-switzerland-in-depth/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 06:01:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=244416 Why is Switzerland such a watchmaking powerhouse, and why is it so hard to make watches outside of the country?

The post Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/sellita-history-movements-watch-education/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:31:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=243840 Here's everything you need to know about Switzerland's most prolific movement supplier.

The post Everything you need to know about Sellita appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-to-make-a-chainmail-watch-strap/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:01:13 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=243503 Looking to bring some maximalist medieval flair to your watch? Buffy explains how to make a chainmail watch strap for yourself.

The post How to make a chainmail watch bracelet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-a-chronometer/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=222062 We explain the difference between COSC, METAS, Superlative, and any other chronometer certification method.

The post What is a chronometer? Demystifying COSC, METAS, Grand Seiko Standard, and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/arcanaut-fordite-history/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 06:35:52 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=243369 Though it may look like like a precious one, fordite is not a stone at all. This is how Arcanaut uses it to make dials.

The post A brief history of fordite, the psychedelic material made famous by Arcanaut watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-a-strap-monster/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-a-strap-monster/#respond Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/strap-monsterand-need-one-watch-collection/ A common phrase watch collectors throw around is "strap monster". We decided to take a moment to break down what it actually means.

The post What is a strap monster, and why do you need one? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-a-strap-monster/feed/ 0 https://timeandtidewatches.com/luxury-watch-materials-education/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:01:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=242363 Stainless steel and sapphire may be modern miracles for their inherent properties, but are they really luxury materials?

The post Luxury watch materials that are more common than you think appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-must-de-cartier-watch-education/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:01:06 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=242221 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.

The post What’s the deal with Must de Cartier? The story behind Cartier’s experiment with affordable watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-hand-style-guide-watch-education/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 06:01:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=241662 Wondering what the hands on your watch are called? Chances are, we'll have the answer here.

The post The ultimate watch hand style guide appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-zaratsu-polishing-watch-education/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-zaratsu-polishing-watch-education/#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:01:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2019/08/19/what-is-zaratsu-polishing-its-origins-are-less-japanese-thank-you-think/ Zaratsu polishing can achieve a distortion-free mirror finish on a watch case. But what is it exactly, and where did it come from?

The post A distortion-free explanation of what Zaratsu polishing actually is, and its not-so-Japanese origins appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-zaratsu-polishing-watch-education/feed/ 0 https://timeandtidewatches.com/world-timer-versus-gmt-watch-education/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:01:58 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=241384 They're the two most popular types of travel watches - but what actually makes them different?

The post World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/whats-the-story-behind-rolexs-iconic-mercedes-hands/ Sun, 22 Dec 2024 13:07:34 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=204760 We take a look at some common theories behind the design of Rolex's signature hour hand.

The post What’s the story behind Rolex’s iconic “Mercedes” hands? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/eta-movements-watch-education/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:04:01 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229468 Understanding ETA’s best-selling calibres will give you an insight into most Swiss watches, so here are the most important movements.

The post All the ETA movements you should know about appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/traditional-handcrafts-of-bovet-watch-education/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 09:01:09 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233409 Buffy delves into what makes Bovet so special today.

The post The traditional handcrafts of Bovet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/geneva-seal-watch-education/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:01:25 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=240125 We delve into the famed certification of high-end watches, but also figure out whether the Geneva Seal actually matters.

The post What is the Geneva Seal, and should you care about it? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/enamel-porcelain-dial-watch-education/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 21:01:41 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239765 Trying to tell the difference between a porcelain and enamel dial can be tricky, but there are a few key differences you need to know.

The post Is that dial enamel, porcelain, ceramic, or all of the above? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-worth-think/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-worth-think/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:30:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-worth-think/ 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 you see.

The post Where and how you sell your watch matters, and this is why appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-worth-think/feed/ 0 https://timeandtidewatches.com/pvd-guide-watch-education/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 09:01:07 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239375 PVD coating is taking over the industry and completely replacing old forms of plating, but do you actually know what it is?

The post What is PVD? The definitive guide appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/dive-watch-myth-busting-watch-education/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:27 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239303 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.

The post Busting dive watch myths: a deep dive into deep (and shallow) diving appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]>