Hands On Archives - Time+Tide Watches

Seiko celebrates one of the most iconic Japanese cars of all time, the Datsun 240Z, with three limited edition Speedtimers

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10.08.25

Seiko celebrates one of the most iconic Japanese cars of all time, the Datsun 240Z, with three limited edition Speedtimers

The 1960s and 70s were formative decades for both the Japanese car and watch industries - and that's what these three watches celebrate.

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08.08.25

The Seiko Presage Classic Series Urushi dial pays homage to the brand’s origins

Another stunning dial from Seiko and another accessible price point, this time with links back to the brand's origin.

The Grand Seiko SBGW323 ‘Kiri’ blossoms with a elegant purple dial

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31.07.25

The Grand Seiko SBGW323 ‘Kiri’ blossoms with a elegant purple dial

With its mid-sized case, elegant dial, and robust specs, this might be the best entry-point Grand Seiko on the market.

The new Seiko SPB513 is a Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical, but it’s not a chronograph?

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31.07.25

The new Seiko SPB513 is a Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical, but it’s not a chronograph?

It might not be a chrono, but its nifty countdown bezel affords it plenty of practicality (and charm).

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Jiāo goes all out with grand feu enamel, diamonds, and a high-end Pequignet movement

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30.07.25

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Jiāo goes all out with grand feu enamel, diamonds, and a high-end Pequignet movement

A perceptible leap, if you will.

Is the new Citizen Zenshin Fantastic 4 your wrist?

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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.

Zero West honour a WWII hero with a duo of Spitfire Escape models

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23.07.25

Zero West honour a WWII hero with a duo of Spitfire Escape models

With a piece of a WWII hero's Spitfire built into the case, the Zero West S5e and S6e have a hell of a story to…

The good and the (not so) bad of the Grand Seiko SLGC007 Tentagraph

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22.07.25

The good and the (not so) bad of the Grand Seiko SLGC007 Tentagraph

At Watches and Wonders, Grand Seiko debuted its second Evolution 9 Tentagraph watch. But is this new SLGC007 better than the SLGC001?

Seiko Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition: a in-house dive watch for under $1,000

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19.07.25

Seiko Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition: a in-house dive watch for under $1,000

At US$620/A$975, the Seiko Prospex SRPL53K PADI Special Edition is a great, more affordable dive watch to take a closer look at.

The new MING 37.02 Monolith is stealthy yet summery

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16.07.25

The new MING 37.02 Monolith is stealthy yet summery

MING has just thrown down the gauntlet for watch of the summer.

Doxa brings back the SUB 750T as a new Clive Cussler limited edition

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15.07.25

Doxa brings back the SUB 750T as a new Clive Cussler limited edition

Alright, alright, alright... Doxa has a new SUB 750T Clive Cussler LE.

The Parimigiani Fleurier Toric Perpetual Calendar is an education in minimalist design

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10.07.25

The Parimigiani Fleurier Toric Perpetual Calendar is an education in minimalist design

As little design as possible goes a long way.

Our ‘Surfer Trilogy’ is complete with the Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Ceramic

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03.07.25

Our ‘Surfer Trilogy’ is complete with the Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Ceramic

It's always darkest before the dawn...

Seiko is off to the races with a limited, lilac Speedtimer Solar for the World Athletics Championships

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26.06.25

Seiko is off to the races with a limited, lilac Speedtimer Solar for the World Athletics Championships

A solar chronograph with a lovely purple dial.

Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Complete Calendar is slim, stylish and a stunning value proposition

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25.06.25

Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Complete Calendar is slim, stylish and a stunning value proposition

One of the slimmest complete calendars on the market, and it's less than 4k USD?

The Breitling Top Time B31 could be the top dog under US$6,000

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24.06.25

The Breitling Top Time B31 could be the top dog under US$6,000

The new Breitling Top Time B31 distills the model down to time and date essentials, with colourful contrast dials and a new 78-hour calibre.

seconde/seconde/ tags Yema’s Yachtingraf icon with graffiti flair

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21.06.25

seconde/seconde/ tags Yema’s Yachtingraf icon with graffiti flair

Brands are often precious about their icons, but today Yema has let the horological world's favourite vandal remix its Yachtingraff watch.

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms range reaches new depths with the Automatique 38mm

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17.06.25

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms range reaches new depths with the Automatique 38mm

Is this the Goldilocks-sized Fifty Fathoms release everyone has been waiting for?

Frederique Constant has a 40mm salmon dial perpetual calendar for under US$10k?!

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14.06.25

Frederique Constant has a 40mm salmon dial perpetual calendar for under US$10k?!

Frederique Constant has a 40mm steel perpetual calendar watch with a radiant salmon dial and in-house movement under US$10K. How?

We’re gonna need a bigger watch: Seiko celebrates Jaws’ 50th anniversary with a limited-edition Prospex Turtle

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13.06.25

We’re gonna need a bigger watch: Seiko celebrates Jaws’ 50th anniversary with a limited-edition Prospex Turtle

Seiko show off a sense of humour with a diver commemorating a movie that's done more to put off people from ocean swimming than any…

The Breitling SuperOcean Heritage lineup gets its first refresh since 2017

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11.06.25

The Breitling SuperOcean Heritage lineup gets its first refresh since 2017

Breitling has given its SuperOcean Heritage range an overhaul with thinner cases and updated calibres.

Gene Kranz and the shield live again – Seiko 5 Sports SRPL91 and SRPL93

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11.06.25

Gene Kranz and the shield live again – Seiko 5 Sports SRPL91 and SRPL93

New old Seiko 5 logo for the return of an unlikely NASA legend.

The many visible and invisible layers of the Awake Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf are a sight to behold

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07.06.25

The many visible and invisible layers of the Awake Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf are a sight to behold

Awake steps up the lacquer game by adding layers of silver leaf.

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca: The latest variant of the ultimate travel time watch?

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06.06.25

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca: The latest variant of the ultimate travel time watch?

It's not just green, it's "Verzasca Green"...

The new 38mm, no date Breguet Type XX Chronographs are a purist collector’s dream

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05.06.25

The new 38mm, no date Breguet Type XX Chronographs are a purist collector’s dream

Breguet continues its 250th anniversary celebrations in style...

Norqain bring the summer heat with the new Freedom 60 Chrono Enjoy Life

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05.06.25

Norqain bring the summer heat with the new Freedom 60 Chrono Enjoy Life

If you're in search of a relaxed watch to take you into summer and remind you to relax a bit more, we may have found…

The new Altitude collection from Bremont brings us a new look at a British icon

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04.06.25

The new Altitude collection from Bremont brings us a new look at a British icon

Bremont returns to its roots with the new Altitude collection bringing aviation back into the new-look catalogue.

From Nolan to Kojima: Hamilton’s Death Stranding 2 collab charts an exciting new course for watches

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03.06.25

From Nolan to Kojima: Hamilton’s Death Stranding 2 collab charts an exciting new course for watches

Hamilton has created a watch for the video game equivalent of a blockbuster - Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding 2 - which can also be bought…

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31.05.25

The Yema Granvelle CMM.20 is the French brand’s entry into the shaped watch trend

The Granvelle departs from the brand's usual dive aesthetic, with a shapely tribute to palatial arches.

A quartet of new Seiko 5 Sports SKX Series models brings back the 7002 diver, kinda

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28.05.25

A quartet of new Seiko 5 Sports SKX Series models brings back the 7002 diver, kinda

With a few small tweaks and a splash of bright colour, Seiko brings back the 7002 to the 5KX.

The new 417 ES Heritage Flyback is the result of Hanhart listening to its customers

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25.05.25

The new 417 ES Heritage Flyback is the result of Hanhart listening to its customers

New movement, new functions, and a cute red pusher.

Bulgari brings us a new vision of the Serpenti with the Aeterna

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18.05.25

Bulgari brings us a new vision of the Serpenti with the Aeterna

A new, pared-back look for the Serpenti brings this iconic design to its most essential elements in this new jewellery watch.

The new Christopher Ward C12 Loco is a Bel Canto killer

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24.04.25

The new Christopher Ward C12 Loco is a Bel Canto killer

The newest release from Christopher Ward ushers in a new era for the brand and is the next bold step after the Bel Canto.

The new Seiko Presage Style60s explores depth and symmetry in true ’60s fashion

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23.04.25

The new Seiko Presage Style60s explores depth and symmetry in true ’60s fashion

Less vibrant colours, more obvious symmetry.

The Rado Anatom goes for a retrofuturistic grey and gold colour scheme

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22.04.25

The Rado Anatom goes for a retrofuturistic grey and gold colour scheme

This grey-cased Anatom in high-tech ceramic is set to be a crowd-pleaser, combining just enough '80s funk with modern design.

Furlan Marri celebrates four years with the Red Hunter, a limited release with an officer’s caseback

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17.04.25

Furlan Marri celebrates four years with the Red Hunter, a limited release with an officer’s caseback

Inspired by early 20th century wristwatches, with some impressively intricate design details.

Chopard’s high-revving Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF gets a lightweight, ceramised titanium upgrade

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15.04.25

Chopard’s high-revving Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF gets a lightweight, ceramised titanium upgrade

High beats, low grams.

The Panerai Luminor Marina collection has just been overhauled as a 500m diver

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04.04.25

The Panerai Luminor Marina collection has just been overhauled as a 500m diver

The Luminor Marina finally gets the upgrade the Paneristi have been pining for.

The Hublot Big Bang takes a bow with the 20th Anniversary editions

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01.04.25

The Hublot Big Bang takes a bow with the 20th Anniversary editions

20 years of Hublot's most recognisable watch is surely reason for celebration.

TAG Heuer’s return to F1 shines bright with the Formula 1 Solargraph

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01.04.25

TAG Heuer’s return to F1 shines bright with the Formula 1 Solargraph

As hinted by TAG Heuer's new F1 pit lane clocks, the original Formula 1 watch makes its return, now featuring a solar-powered movement.

Grand Seiko SLGB001 & SLGB003: 37mm case, Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, and a micro-adjustable bracelet

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01.04.25

Grand Seiko SLGB001 & SLGB003: 37mm case, Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, and a micro-adjustable bracelet

Finally.

Detrash cleans up the competition and the oceans with its new Cali diver

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30.03.25

Detrash cleans up the competition and the oceans with its new Cali diver

Eco-friendly microbrand Detrash's latest release aims to help keep climate change front and centre with a rather befitting name.

Doxa finally adds a travel watch to its repertoire with the SUB 250T GMT

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26.03.25

Doxa finally adds a travel watch to its repertoire with the SUB 250T GMT

The SUB 250T GMT not only brings a GMT watch back into Doxa's range, but also debuts the brand's first gradient dial.

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22.03.25

We get hands on with two Tambour Taiko Spin Time models from Louis Vuitton

The Taiko Spin Time shows off the versatility of Louis Vuitton's refreshed Tambour, with a unique complication to boot.

Hamilton enters new stealthy black territory with its Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

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20.03.25

Hamilton enters new stealthy black territory with its Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Three Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chronos enter a dark territory with black cases and dials, making the vintage-inspired chrono stealthier.

The PRC 100 Solar brings photovoltaic technology to an analogue Tissot

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08.03.25

The PRC 100 Solar brings photovoltaic technology to an analogue Tissot

Simple, solar Tissot.

Blancpain’s sporty new Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC IV supports a good cause in style

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06.03.25

Blancpain’s sporty new Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC IV supports a good cause in style

A contemporary, limited-edition take on the Fifty Fathoms formula that supports ocean conservation efforts? Sign me up.

The new Seiko Marinemaster Professional SLA081 is a hardcore, GS-powered monster tributing the very first Seiko diver

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06.03.25

The new Seiko Marinemaster Professional SLA081 is a hardcore, GS-powered monster tributing the very first Seiko diver

Titanium monobloc case, awesome dial design, and a Grand Seiko-derived movement.

Franck Muller’s Long Island Evolution Master Jumper is an avant-garde manual-winder with three jumping displays

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28.02.25

Franck Muller’s Long Island Evolution Master Jumper is an avant-garde manual-winder with three jumping displays

Three jumping displays, a shaped movement, and avant-garde design - that sounds like a Franck Muller, alright!

Why the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton Titanium is totally unique

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25.02.25

Why the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton Titanium is totally unique

Zelos reminds us that they can do more than just cool, affordable divers.

Gagà Laboratorio goes experimental with the new Labormatic collection with a quirky time display

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25.02.25

Gagà Laboratorio goes experimental with the new Labormatic collection with a quirky time display

A new, whimsical take on Art Deco is hoping to excite and move watch enthusiasts.

Gerald Charles’s first hardstone dial model, the Maestro 2.0 Lapis Lazuli Ultra-Thin, celebrates Genta’s favourite stone

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23.02.25

Gerald Charles’s first hardstone dial model, the Maestro 2.0 Lapis Lazuli Ultra-Thin, celebrates Genta’s favourite stone

A horological tribute to Gérald Genta's favourite gemstone, the Maestro 2.0 Lapis Lazuli Ultra-Thin offers what it says on the tin.

How the Yema Superman Swiss Edition will make Yema more French

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21.02.25

How the Yema Superman Swiss Edition will make Yema more French

Counter-intuitively, Yema outsourcing its signature dive watch to the Swiss actually helps keep costs down so they can invest in French manufacturing.

The Franck Muller Round Skeleton Baguette 31 shows off skeletonisation on a small scale

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20.02.25

The Franck Muller Round Skeleton Baguette 31 shows off skeletonisation on a small scale

This exuberant piece is a prime example of what Franck Muller is capable of in terms of gem-setting and movement design on a small scale.

The Omega Seamaster 300M Bronze Gold and Burgundy that Daniel Craig teased months ago has just been released!

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19.02.25

The Omega Seamaster 300M Bronze Gold and Burgundy that Daniel Craig teased months ago has just been released!

Daniel Craig teased it in November, and now the Omega Seamaster Diver Bronze Gold and Burgundy is finally here...

Precious cherry blossom – the Grand Seiko SBGH368 debuts a 38mm 62GS case in pink gold

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12.02.25

Precious cherry blossom – the Grand Seiko SBGH368 debuts a 38mm 62GS case in pink gold

Grand Seiko's latest cherry blossom-inspired design is a precious metal heater

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03.02.25

Grand Seiko debuts the Evolution 9 SLGH027 with a brand new Mt. Iwate dial

Ever-Brilliant Steel surrounds the icy blue dial, with a high-beat movement rapidly ticking away in the back.

A travel through time with the Trematic Ref. 502 Blue

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28.01.25

A travel through time with the Trematic Ref. 502 Blue

Faithful to designs produced by the brand long before its rebirth, the Ref. 502 is a vintage revival done right.

TAG Heuer lines up on pole position with the latest Formula 1 Chronograph

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23.01.25

TAG Heuer lines up on pole position with the latest Formula 1 Chronograph

Having taken over F1 as title sponsors, TAG Heuer reveals their Formula 1 challenger for the upcoming season.

Smaller, prettier and just as enduring: the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 42mm

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22.01.25

Smaller, prettier and just as enduring: the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 42mm

For LVMH Watch Week 2025, Hublot has reimagined the Big Bang Meca-10 in a more accessible 42mm diameter with a more refined 10-day power reserve…

Vacheron Constantin celebrates 270 years with a blue steel 222

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15.01.25

Vacheron Constantin celebrates 270 years with a blue steel 222

This is the one we've all been waiting for: a new 222 in steel.

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is silky smooth and a versatile pleasure

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11.01.25

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is silky smooth and a versatile pleasure

Taking inspiration from the finest of fabrics, the Presage Classic Series looks to be your next smart-casual companion.

Blue and rose gold or black DLC titanium: which Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon do you prefer?

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23.12.24

Blue and rose gold or black DLC titanium: which Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon do you prefer?

We take a look at two variants of one of Ulysse Nardin's most visually engaging watches.