Citizen Archives - Time+Tide Watches

14.08.25

8 of the most expensive quartz watches that prove you don’t need a mainspring to look like a millionaire

Retro oddballs or haute horlogerie stunners, there's always a time and place for quartz movements, and these are some of the most expensive.

Is the new Citizen Zenshin Fantastic 4 your wrist?

Hands On

26.07.25

Is the new Citizen Zenshin Fantastic 4 your wrist?

The Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand recently received a Marvel makeover with a timely 'The Fantastic 4: First Steps' limited edition.

The 14 best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point

Buying Guides

03.07.25

The 14 best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point

Some of the most refreshing white dials to look at on the market today.

13 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

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02.07.25

13 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

For those looking to ball out, here are the watches that give you the best bling for your buck.

9 of the best mother-of-pearl watches for all wrists, from $60 to $60,000

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28.06.25

9 of the best mother-of-pearl watches for all wrists, from $60 to $60,000

Mother-of-pearl dials are too often relegated to lazy, shrink-it-and-pink-it watches. Here are some that don't fall for that trope.

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Watch Education

25.06.25

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Understanding how your watch will age can be an important step in knowing how to look after it for years to come.

12 of the best dive watches for all sorts of aquatic adventures

Buying Guides

21.06.25

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12 of the best dive watches for all sorts of aquatic adventures

The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are some of the best.

16 of the best watches under $5,000, for when you’re spending serious cash

Buying Guides

09.06.25

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16 of the best watches under $5,000, for when you’re spending serious cash

After some more budget-friendly options, we enter a more luxurious realm.

The 6 best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Buying Guides

08.06.25

The 6 best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Perhaps the most popular style of watches today, these affordable integrated bracelet watches prove you don't need to remortgage to get one.

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Urban Jürgensen, J.N. Shapiro and more

Last Week in Watches

08.06.25

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Urban Jürgensen, J.N. Shapiro and more

With some big hitters from the independent sector this week, alongside colourful big-box releases, this is an exciting week.

The new Citizen Promaster Aqualand celebrates 40 years of the first diver with an electronic depth sensor

Introducing

05.06.25

The new Citizen Promaster Aqualand celebrates 40 years of the first diver with an electronic depth sensor

A proper tool watch celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Best watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

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03.06.25

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Best watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

For those with a little more cash to splash, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.

17 of the best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

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01.06.25

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17 of the best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

We all know and love Seiko and Casio, but what about lesser-known, but equally as amazing brands from Japan?

8 of the best orange dial watches for those who need some vitamin C

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15.05.25

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8 of the best orange dial watches for those who need some vitamin C

Orange isn't really a colour that comes up too often in the dial conversation, but when it does, it often produces amazing results.

13 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Buying Guides

09.05.25

13 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Here's a few reasons why quartz watches should not just be low-cost alternatives to their mechanical counterparts.

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

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07.05.25

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

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04.05.25

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10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

12 of the best everyday watches for any budget and any lifestyle

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23.04.25

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12 of the best everyday watches for any budget and any lifestyle

Wearing one watch everyday can feel like a drag to some, but the joy of a faithful companion is hard to beat, and these are…

6 of the best graduation watches that’ll have you doffing your cap

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13.04.25

6 of the best graduation watches that’ll have you doffing your cap

Some picks that are special enough, but won't put you in even more debt.

16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

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25.03.25

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16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world.

10 of the best solar watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

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20.03.25

10 of the best solar watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

If you're going to make a watch battery-powered, might as well make it solar. These are some of the best solar quartz options out there.

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Kurono Tokyo, Taos and more

Last Week in Watches

16.03.25

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Kurono Tokyo, Taos and more

Besides Omega and Hamilton, the rest of our selection this week is exclusively watches from non-big box brands. Exciting!

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15.03.25

9 of the best watches under US$100

Finding a cheap watch is getting harder and harder, but there are still some quality options under US$100.

What makes the new Citizen Premier collection qualify as luxury?

Introducing

11.03.25

What makes the new Citizen Premier collection qualify as luxury?

Citizen announces a renewed focus on affordable luxury watches by grouping two of its popular model families into a new collection.

9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

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10.03.25

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9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Built to be tough and accompany you on any adventure, these survival watches may just help you get out of a sticky situation.

13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

03.03.25

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13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Watch Education

02.03.25

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Why is Switzerland such a watchmaking powerhouse, and why is it so hard to make watches outside of the country?

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

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01.03.25

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

The Tudor Black Bay has been a fan-favourite since release, but what if you're looking for bang for a little less buck?

14 of the best left-handed watches for southpaws and serious operators alike

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28.02.25

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14 of the best left-handed watches for southpaws and serious operators alike

These watches cater to every orientation of the population.

New releases from Hermès, Hanhart, Angelus and more

Last Week in Watches

23.02.25

New releases from Hermès, Hanhart, Angelus and more

Usually, Hermès launches new models sparingly, this week it delivered multiple novelties at once - amidst a sea of other strong releases.

Citizen launches a 37mm size for its fan-favourite Tsuyosa Automatic line

Introducing

21.02.25

Citizen launches a 37mm size for its fan-favourite Tsuyosa Automatic line

Citizen wisely takes its affordable Tsuyosa collection a step further with a new 37mm size that retains all of the on-trend elements.

15 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define value proposition

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09.02.25

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15 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define value proposition

If you needed any more proof that US$1,000 can get you a great mechanical watch, this list of affordables is it.

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?

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?

Citizen celebrates the Promaster Collection’s 35th anniversary with three distinct limited editions

Hands On

08.12.24

Citizen celebrates the Promaster Collection’s 35th anniversary with three distinct limited editions

The Japanese brand celebrates a major milestone with three different Promasters each representing a distinct environment: Sea, Land and Air.

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.

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.

5 of the most underrated dials, based on your Instagram feedback

Lists

11.11.24

5 of the most underrated dials, based on your Instagram feedback

Dials are one of the most important elements of a watch - and here are 5 watches that our community reckons have seriously underrated dials.

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Last Week in Watches

03.11.24

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Tudor drops an unexpected GMT, Ulysse Nardin goes freaky traditional, and Ralph Lauren makes a watch fit for a fancy cowboy.

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.

Citizen celebrates its 100th anniversary with a particularly elevated ‘The Citizen’ limited edition

Introducing

02.11.24

Citizen celebrates its 100th anniversary with a particularly elevated ‘The Citizen’ limited edition

Citizen marks the 100th anniversary of the first Citizen-branded watch with a luxe and very Japanese timepiece.

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.

New releases from Fears, Panerai, Christopher Ward and more

Last Week in Watches

29.09.24

New releases from Fears, Panerai, Christopher Ward and more

Compact cases, clever collaborations and the return of a model we thought could be gone for good, all in last week in watches.

The Citizen Iconic Nature collection turns paper and quartz into a luxury combo

Introducing

27.09.24

The Citizen Iconic Nature collection turns paper and quartz into a luxury combo

Two paper dials cover high-end quartz perpetual calendar movements, drawing inspiration from Japan's captivating nature.

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.

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.

100 Years, 100 Watches: Zach visits private Citizen exhibition in NYC

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03.08.24

100 Years, 100 Watches: Zach visits private Citizen exhibition in NYC

I knew the Citizen exhibition in NYC was celebrating its 100th anniversary, but i didn't know 100 watches would be on display.

Citizen broadens Marvel Eco-Drive line in time for Deadpool & Wolverine

Introducing

27.07.24

Citizen broadens Marvel Eco-Drive line in time for Deadpool & Wolverine

Citizen extends its collaborative range with Marvel to include Deadpool & Wolverine Eco-Drive watches just in time for the film.

The ultimate guide to Miyota’s history and most common movements

Watch Education

20.07.24

The ultimate guide to Miyota’s history and most common movements

The Japanese movement powerhouse is well-known for its use in microbrands - but there's much more to it.

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…