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New releases from Credor, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain and more

Last Week in Watches

27.07.25

New releases from Credor, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain and more

Minimalist tough timepieces contrast with colourful cocktail pieces this week.

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.

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

Buying Guides

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?

11 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

Lists

29.05.25

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11 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

The legendary designer reportedly penned over 100,000 watches... Here are 11 of the best.

14 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Buying Guides

14.04.25

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14 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Blue dials have always been popular, and these watches stand out as being the nicest money can buy right now.

New releases from Frederique Constant, Bulova, Porsche Design and more

Last Week in Watches

09.02.25

New releases from Frederique Constant, Bulova, Porsche Design and more

This week's releases have reaffirmed how close the worlds of watches and racing are.

The lean, mean, green, steam machine: the Credor Locomotive now comes with a green dial

Introducing

05.02.25

The lean, mean, green, steam machine: the Credor Locomotive now comes with a green dial

Complete with a hexagon pattern inspired by railway signals.

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?

The Time+Tide Team shares their 2025 watch resolutions

Lists

30.12.24

The Time+Tide Team shares their 2025 watch resolutions

New Year's resolutions are great, but what about some watch-collection resolutions for 2025? We've got a few.

The three watches Zach wore most in 2024 are…

Video

29.12.24

The three watches Zach wore most in 2024 are…

Zach's 3 most worn watches of 2024 are a Breguet, TAG Heuer, and Credor, but you will have to watch the video to find out…

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2024 are…

Lists

20.12.24

The three watches Buffy wore most in 2024 are…

While I may not have been scouring eBay this year, I've certainly dipped in and out with a few purchases and sales shifting my collection.

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.

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

Buying Guides

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.

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?

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

Friday Wind Down

16.08.24

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

While everyone may be scrutinising Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's breaking routines, as watch geeks we just want to identify the watch on her wrist.

This GZLT999 Wako Edition is possibly the rarest Credor Eichi II

Video

16.08.24

This GZLT999 Wako Edition is possibly the rarest Credor Eichi II

The Credor Eichi II has a limited production of 20 watches per year, but this special limited collection GZLT999 Wako Edition is the rarest.

In Depth

08.08.24

Credor: A history of the Seiko Corporation’s most enigmatic brand and its defining characteristics

With Credor largely sheltered in Japan, we dig into the history of Seiko's secretive brand and its defining characteristics.

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.

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?

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last Week in Watches

02.06.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

Last week saw Credor and AP reimagine some eclectic retro designs for the 21st century, and RM release its final Rafael Nadal collab model.

Introducing

01.06.24

Gérald Genta’s Credor Locomotive returns for the 50th anniversary of the brand (live pics)

For the 50th anniversary of the brand, the Gérald Genta Credor Locomotive returns as a 300-piece limited edition in titanium.

New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Last Week in Watches

28.04.24

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New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Watches & Wonders is now a thing of the past, but luckily, watch releases are not slowing down at all, headlined by Omega and Credor.

Opinion

09.03.24

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When is a thin watch too thin?

Enthusiasts complain about watches being too thick all the time. What about too thin?

I just bought my exit watch… WTF do I do now?

Opinion

18.12.23

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I just bought my exit watch… WTF do I do now?

Zach encounters a true first-world watch problem after acquiring a grail.

Step aside About Effing Time – this is my ultimate three-watch collection

Lists

06.07.23

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Step aside About Effing Time – this is my ultimate three-watch collection

Building a fantasy watch collection is a fun game many watch collectors play. With so many watches to choose from, and so many collector-personalities to…

Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Watch Education

10.03.23

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Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…

Friday Wind Down

20.01.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Credor, Gerald Charles and Hermès releases finish up the week

Amid the routine scheduling throughout the week, surprisingly brands are still wasting no time and presenting novelties right away at the beginning of 2023. So…

The three watches Borna wore most in 2022 – Tudor, Credor, Seiko

Lists

12.01.23

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The three watches Borna wore most in 2022 – Tudor, Credor, Seiko

Looking back at my last year in watches – I notice a significant trend. None of the resolutions I set for myself on New Year’s…

Don’t Feed the Hype: Three alternatives to the F.P. Journe Chronométre Bleu

Lists

06.11.21

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Don’t Feed the Hype: Three alternatives to the F.P. Journe Chronométre Bleu

Zach offers up three F.P. Journe Chronométre Bleu alternatives you may want to consider - especially if paying over retail isn’t your jam.

Phillips auction battle of Swiss vs. Japanese handmade haute horology – which is better value?

News

09.11.20

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Phillips auction battle of Swiss vs. Japanese handmade haute horology – which is better value?

Last night saw the Phillips’ and Blackbird thematic auction Retrospective: 2000 – 2020 play out, with some truly incredible watches reaching truly incredible prices. Two…