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11 of the best mechanical watches for smaller wrists

Buying Guides

03.08.25

11 of the best mechanical watches for smaller wrists

Looking for the best watches for a smaller wrist? Zach has you covered.

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

Hands On

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.

What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?

Watch Education

29.07.25

What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?

We cut through the marketing spin with a guide to the main grades or alloys of stainless steel used in modern watchmaking.

PSA: stop forcing NATO straps on your dressy watches

Opinion

25.07.25

PSA: stop forcing NATO straps on your dressy watches

To NATO or not to NATO? That is the question...

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

Hands On

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?

Daily meets dressy: 10 of the best watches with robust elegance

Buying Guides

08.07.25

Daily meets dressy: 10 of the best watches with robust elegance

Looking for a watch dressy enough to have a sense of elegance while having specifications that are robust enough for daily wear?

12 of the best watches under $10,000, for when you’re ready to add a real heavy-hitter to the collection

Buying Guides

18.06.25

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12 of the best watches under $10,000, for when you’re ready to add a real heavy-hitter to the collection

We take the best watches under $10,000 from our NOW Magazine.

As the Swiss struggle, Seiko continues to soar

Recent sales figures from Seiko starkly contrast the (Swiss) narrative that the watch industry is struggling right now.

We sit down with Director and Senior VP of Seiko Munehisa Shibasaki to chat new Grand Seiko Melbourne boutique, and more

Friday Wind Down

06.06.25

We sit down with Director and Senior VP of Seiko Munehisa Shibasaki to chat new Grand Seiko Melbourne boutique, and more

Grand Seiko officially opens Melbourne boutique, and we get to chat to the gentleman steering the ship.

14 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter

Lists

02.06.25

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14 of the greatest Grand Seikos yet, and why they matter

Our guide to the best Grand Seiko references of the modern era, and why they're so important.

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?

12 of the best GMT watches for tracking the time all around the globe

Buying Guides

31.05.25

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12 of the best GMT watches for tracking the time all around the globe

Being able to track multiple time zones at once is both practical and romantic - here are some of the best watches that can.

7 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science, motorsports and Seiko

Lists

11.05.25

7 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science, motorsports and Seiko

The '60s were a particularly groovy and innovative time for watchmaking, especially thanks to Seiko.

11 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

Buying Guides

07.05.25

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11 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

Hand-winding watches remain popular despite their old-school movement tech. Here are the ones that prove why that's the case.

Why the Grand Seiko Snowflake was the watch that turned GS into a worldwide phenomenon

In Depth

04.05.25

Why the Grand Seiko Snowflake was the watch that turned GS into a worldwide phenomenon

Our resident Grand Seiko superfan Zach Blass goes in-depth into why the Grand Seiko Snowflake is such a historically significant watch.

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

Buying Guides

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…

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

21.04.25

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Tourbillons are associated with hefty price tags, but our list includes surprisingly affordable watches along with expectedly pricey ones.

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.

Geneva Watch Week 2025: the Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from Watches and Wonders (and beyond!)

Lists

11.04.25

Geneva Watch Week 2025: the Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from Watches and Wonders (and beyond!)

As the festivities come to a close, the T+T Team picks their favourites from the biggest release week of the year.

Grand Seiko debuts a Tentagraph sequel with a snow blue panda dial

Introducing

02.04.25

Grand Seiko debuts a Tentagraph sequel with a snow blue panda dial

The new Grand Seiko SLGC007 brings panda flavour to the Tentagraph.

Grand Seiko’s 36.5mm 44GS gets a purple “Kiri” dial with the new SBGW323

Introducing

02.04.25

Grand Seiko’s 36.5mm 44GS gets a purple “Kiri” dial with the new SBGW323

The Grand Seiko SBGW323 pairs the hue of the purple kiri flower with the brand's famed Mt. Iwate dial texture - all within a 36.5mm…

Every Grand Seiko from Watches and Wonders 2025, including the micro-adjustable Ice Forest, and new Tentagraph case

Lists

01.04.25

Every Grand Seiko from Watches and Wonders 2025, including the micro-adjustable Ice Forest, and new Tentagraph case

Grand Seiko finally brings micro-adjust to the table, alongside a new Tentagraph case and Masterpiece model.

The new rubber-strapped Grand Seiko SLGC009 brings the Tentagraph to a titanium Tokyo Lion case

Introducing

01.04.25

The new rubber-strapped Grand Seiko SLGC009 brings the Tentagraph to a titanium Tokyo Lion case

This is the sportiest Tentagraph yet.

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

Hands On

01.04.25

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

Finally.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Lists

25.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Looking to shop for watches in the Harbour City? Check out this guide, written by our native Sydneysider, Jamie.

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

Buying Guides

22.03.25

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

18.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here are 9 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Buying Guides

17.03.25

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In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here are 9 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Feeling lucky (or just verdant)? Here's some of the best green dial watches available in time for St. Patrick's Day.

News

08.03.25

Grand Seiko opens a luxurious new Melbourne boutique, a statement of intent from the Japanese brand

GS opens its second boutique in Australia in The Block Arcade on Melbourne's Collins Street, the main vein of Aussie watch culture.

Vacheron Constantin officially reopens Melbourne boutique, opening up the beautiful heritage-listed space

Friday Wind Down

07.03.25

Vacheron Constantin officially reopens Melbourne boutique, opening up the beautiful heritage-listed space

Plush sofas, VC-branded knick-knacks, and Holy Trinity watches galore.

The V.F.A. 6185-8000 is a $90,000 Grand Seiko you’ve never heard of, but should know about

In Depth

02.03.25

The V.F.A. 6185-8000 is a $90,000 Grand Seiko you’ve never heard of, but should know about

Fair warning - Grand Seiko nerdery inbound.

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.

Grand Seiko releases two new 30mm cherry blossom 62GSs – their slimmest and smallest automatics yet!

Introducing

19.02.25

Grand Seiko releases two new 30mm cherry blossom 62GSs – their slimmest and smallest automatics yet!

The Grand Seiko STGK031 & STGK033 share cherry blossom-inspired dial hues as well as a diminutive 30mm diameter.

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

16.02.25

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Love is in the air, with brands unveiling Valentine's Day limited editions this week.

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

Hands On

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

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.

Buying Guides

08.02.25

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16 of the best minimalist watches

These minimalist watches have slim cases and unassuming dials, but are uncompromising when it comes to design, making the most of the least.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

Lists

08.02.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

There’s an almost tangible romance to shopping in person, now you can spend a day perusing one of the world’s most charming cities — London.

Racing legend Jacky Ickx wowed watch fans at a Sydney dinner with Chopard this week

Friday Wind Down

07.02.25

Racing legend Jacky Ickx wowed watch fans at a Sydney dinner with Chopard this week

The motorsports icon, who at age 80 shows no signs of slowing down, captivated Sydney's watch and racing aficionados this week.

9 of the best time-only watches, when simplicity is all you need

Buying Guides

05.02.25

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9 of the best time-only watches, when simplicity is all you need

There's something about a time-only watch that stands out.

Hands On

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.

New releases from Baltic, Urwerk, Louis Erard and more

Last Week in Watches

02.02.25

New releases from Baltic, Urwerk, Louis Erard and more

These have been a fiery seven days, especially for independents and microbrands.

Grand Seiko issues incremental updates to two Sekki models, with the new SBGH351 and SBGH353

Introducing

30.01.25

Grand Seiko issues incremental updates to two Sekki models, with the new SBGH351 and SBGH353

Ever-Brilliant Steel cases and minor dial changes.

The best watches to wear on your wedding day

Buying Guides

29.01.25

The best watches to wear on your wedding day

Making final decisions before your big wedding day can be stressful. For watch addicts, it's which watch to wear. Here are some tips...

Watch Education

05.01.25

The ultimate watch hand style guide

Wondering what the hands on your watch are called? Chances are, we'll have the answer here.

7 of the best strap monsters that will eat on any NATO, leather, or rubber strap

Buying Guides

04.01.25

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7 of the best strap monsters that will eat on any NATO, leather, or rubber strap

Whether you're working with a limited budget or want a versatile piece, a strap monster is always a plus.

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?

Here are our favourite watch articles of 2024

Friday Wind Down

03.01.25

Here are our favourite watch articles of 2024

We published over 1,300 articles on Time+Tide in 2024. Here are some of the best, from Andrew, Borna, Buffy, Jamie, Russell, Zach and more.

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Opinion

01.01.25

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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Within the realm of watchmaking, size very much matters.

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2024 are…

Lists

31.12.24

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2024 are…

Like his top 3 last year, Jamie's high rotation this year was quite a diverse trio, with each watch featuring a different type of movement.

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.