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10 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Buying Guides

15.08.25

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10 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Often considered the pinnacle of watchmaking, these are some of the very best perpetual calendars you can find today.

Omega tweaks the turqouise fumé Seamaster Aqua Terra with an ultra-cool ceramic bezel

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14.08.25

Omega tweaks the turqouise fumé Seamaster Aqua Terra with an ultra-cool ceramic bezel

Summery yet sultry, the addition of a black ceramic bezel to these turquoise fumé-dialled Aqua Terras makes a surprising difference.

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

Buying Guides

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.

Helvetus straps will help you level up your watch wardrobe

Watch Carry Wednesdays

13.08.25

Helvetus straps will help you level up your watch wardrobe

Swapping straps is one of the easiest ways to breathe new life into a watch - and Swiss brand Helvetus' straps are a great option.

Watch Ho & Co. team up with Selten to offer an engraved Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial for just under US$1,100

Introducing

13.08.25

Watch Ho & Co. team up with Selten to offer an engraved Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial for just under US$1,100

Black Tahitian MOP graced the Toledano & Chan B/1.2 - and now Selten leverages its allure.

Versus

13.08.25

The C1 Bel Canto versus the C12 Loco – which Christopher Ward are you?

The Anglo-Swiss brand's two high horology heavy hitters go head to head.

Best watches for kids if you want to start ’em young

Buying Guides

12.08.25

Best watches for kids if you want to start ’em young

The romance of wearing a wristwatch is a passion we all want to pass on to the next generation

Watch Culture

12.08.25

When your grail watch wears you instead

You've finally got your grail watch, the watch of your dreams... But living with your grail watch is a whole other story.

The Draken Kruger V2 is the perfect lightweight tactical chronograph

Micro Mondays

11.08.25

The Draken Kruger V2 is the perfect lightweight tactical chronograph

Featuring a rugged titanium case and either a mecaquartz or automatic movement (plus lots of other customisable options), this Kiwi chrono has a South African…

A Matter of Time Episode 03: Is Rolex overrated?

Video

11.08.25

A Matter of Time Episode 03: Is Rolex overrated?

Is the A Matter of Time gang here to dethrone The Crown in episode 3?!

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

Hands On

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.

New releases from Girard-Perregaux, Laco, Panerai and more

Last Week in Watches

10.08.25

New releases from Girard-Perregaux, Laco, Panerai and more

Stealthy, utilitarian watches are on the agenda for this week’s releases, including a pair of new Panerai Luminors and a blacked-out Laco.

This Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph in blue ceramic is electric

Watch Reviews

09.08.25

This Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph in blue ceramic is electric

Offering acres of blue on one's wrist, this commemorative Zenith chronograph is a ceramic tour de force.

The Hulsman Easy Perpetual is the most complex-looking yet simple QP you’ve ever seen

Introducing

09.08.25

The Hulsman Easy Perpetual is the most complex-looking yet simple QP you’ve ever seen

Is this the most user-friendly perpetual calendar on the market?

The iconic (TAG) Heuer Monaco and 7 of its best limited edition references

Lists

08.08.25

The iconic (TAG) Heuer Monaco and 7 of its best limited edition references

TAG Heuer's most recognisable watch has had a fascinating history, but which examples of it rank as the best?

Inside the artistic world of Mr. Jones Watches

Friday Wind Down

08.08.25

Inside the artistic world of Mr. Jones Watches

Russell took a tour of the fun-loving Mr. Jones workshop in South London to find out what makes this creative brand tick.

Hands On

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 new Timex Intrepid x Dimepiece Edition is a 36mm remix of their 1995 reissue

Introducing

07.08.25

The new Timex Intrepid x Dimepiece Edition is a 36mm remix of their 1995 reissue

Dimepiece, Foundwell and Timex are back with a new collaboration that remixes the Intrepid 1995 reissue in a new 36mm size.

How Hublot makes the most of its ambassadors, and 11 of the coolest from world champs to K-pop stars

Lists

07.08.25

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How Hublot makes the most of its ambassadors, and 11 of the coolest from world champs to K-pop stars

From Bolt and Volkanovski to Murakami and Arsham, here's a guide to the provocative brand's coolest ambassadors.

Oracle Time teams up with Ball with dazzling results

Introducing

07.08.25

Oracle Time teams up with Ball with dazzling results

What happens when you add a WWI naval camouflage to a tool watch and throw in a pinch of radioactive gas for good measure?

Why exhibition casebacks aren’t always a selling point

Opinion

06.08.25

Why exhibition casebacks aren’t always a selling point

Exhibition casebacks on watches can be magical - but like any overused magic trick, used too often, the wizardry fades, Tom argues.

Cuervo Y Sobrinos defines 1930s Cuban elegance with the cigar-inspired Espléndidos Heritage

Introducing

06.08.25

Cuervo Y Sobrinos defines 1930s Cuban elegance with the cigar-inspired Espléndidos Heritage

Named after one of the finest cigars on the planet, this horological tribute to Old Havana is a refreshing rectangular dress watch.

Forget GMT-Masters: Seiko has officially teamed up with Pepsi

News

05.08.25

Forget GMT-Masters: Seiko has officially teamed up with Pepsi

Has Seiko completely stolen Rolex's thunder by collaborating with Pepsi on some real 'Pepsi bezel' watches - that are less than $1,000?

Opinion

05.08.25

Change my mind: the modern Rolex Datejust is the best option in the brand’s current catalogue (now with video!)

Does the Datejust take the Rolex crown?

Anoma enters its third chapter with the Optical

Introducing

04.08.25

Anoma enters its third chapter with the Optical

The latest offering from Anoma brings an optical illusion to the dial with an engraved and highly polished surface.

The Namica Shirahama 2 is a serious not-so-serious dive watch

Micro Mondays

04.08.25

The Namica Shirahama 2 is a serious not-so-serious dive watch

This Japanese microbrand combines funky colours and playful yet purposeful design in this decidedly contemporary dive watch.

What is “new” with the latest Snoopy MoonSwatch, the Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold?

News

04.08.25

What is “new” with the latest Snoopy MoonSwatch, the Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold?

Let's just cut to the chase, and talk about what, if anything, is new here...

Green over tan: how every car enthusiast’s favourite colour combo works perfectly for watches too

Lists

04.08.25

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Green over tan: how every car enthusiast’s favourite colour combo works perfectly for watches too

Green cars with tan interiors? There's nothing better. Turns out the colour combo works great for watches too.

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.

New releases from Minase, Bremont, Konstantin Chaykin × Behrens and more

Last Week in Watches

03.08.25

New releases from Minase, Bremont, Konstantin Chaykin × Behrens and more

Emerging brands are working hard to be present in these slow weeks when most of the industry is on vacation.

6 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms

Buying Guides

02.08.25

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6 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms

While the Swatch x Blancpain collab opened the door for many to the world of dive watches, what are others in a similar price range?

Milano Watch Week’s hosting an “after party” – get ready for After Time in October!

Events

02.08.25

Milano Watch Week’s hosting an “after party” – get ready for After Time in October!

Taking place from Oct 3-5 in Milan, After Time is a new watch fair from the organisers of Milano Watch Week focusing on accessible luxury.

The big dogs and underdogs in 2025’s GPHG

Lists

01.08.25

The big dogs and underdogs in 2025’s GPHG

This year's GPHG long list has been announced, and we've gone through them all to find out the favourites and outside chancers.

A real Bel Canto: we go to the opera with Christopher Ward

Friday Wind Down

01.08.25

A real Bel Canto: we go to the opera with Christopher Ward

Watching a bel canto while wearing a Bel Canto seems to bring things full circle when we were invited to this special production.

Glashütte Original turns the retro vibes up to 11 with a panda-dialled Seventies Chronograph

Introducing

31.07.25

Glashütte Original turns the retro vibes up to 11 with a panda-dialled Seventies Chronograph

The brand's first North American exclusive, this might be the most handsome take on the Seventies Chronograph yet.

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.

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

Hands On

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 Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases

Lists

31.07.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases

There's been an unusually large number of summer watches released this year - but these are our favourites.

Not just about the chronos: Hanhart targets pro divers with the Aquasphere Ocean Fade

Introducing

30.07.25

Not just about the chronos: Hanhart targets pro divers with the Aquasphere Ocean Fade

Bold all-round, but with a subtle dial gradient.

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

Hands On

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.

12 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Buying Guides

29.07.25

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12 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches 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.

Áigi honours Norway’s industrial mining heritage with a hardcore classic tool watch, the Gruvebus

Micro Mondays

28.07.25

Áigi honours Norway’s industrial mining heritage with a hardcore classic tool watch, the Gruvebus

This rugged Norwegian tool watch represents a horological send-off to mining in Svalbard.

The 5 up-and-coming artisans to look out for in Louis Vuitton’s Independent Creatives Prize 2025

Lists

28.07.25

The 5 up-and-coming artisans to look out for in Louis Vuitton’s Independent Creatives Prize 2025

Borna highlights 5 up-and-coming watches from makers you might not have heard from before, all gunning for LV's prestigious new prize.

A Matter of Time Episode 02: The best affordable watches that get respect

Video

28.07.25

A Matter of Time Episode 02: The best affordable watches that get respect

It was only a matter of time before the gang discussed the best affordable watches.

15 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

Buying Guides

27.07.25

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15 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

Want to be summer-ready with a new, colourful watch? We've got you covered.

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.

Elliot Brown brings summer vibes to its Bloxworth Heritage Diver with the new Chromatic Collection

Introducing

26.07.25

Elliot Brown brings summer vibes to its Bloxworth Heritage Diver with the new Chromatic Collection

Inspired by summer motifs like candy floss, promenade deck chairs and sandcastles, these divers are bang on trend.

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.

IWC take a trunk show of high horology masterpieces on the road across the UK

Friday Wind Down

25.07.25

IWC take a trunk show of high horology masterpieces on the road across the UK

If you're in London, you won't want to miss these exceptionally rare and complex timepieces on display at IWC.

A. Lange & Söhne wraps the Zeitwerk Date in rose gold

Introducing

25.07.25

A. Lange & Söhne wraps the Zeitwerk Date in rose gold

Lange expands the Zeitwerk range with a new date model in rose gold, a material the German brand uses curiously infrequently.

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...

On a tear: the British watch industry has grown 65% in 3 years

In Depth

24.07.25

On a tear: the British watch industry has grown 65% in 3 years

The latest bellwether report from the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers suggests massive growth for the industry at large.

Porsche Design’s latest piece, the Chronograph 1 1975 Limited Edition, digs through the archives for a niche bit of inspiration

Introducing

24.07.25

Porsche Design’s latest piece, the Chronograph 1 1975 Limited Edition, digs through the archives for a niche bit of inspiration

As stripped back as it gets for a Porsche Design Chronograph 1.

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

Hands On

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…

Chopard gracefully slows down the pace with the stunning new Imperiale Four Seasons

Introducing

23.07.25

Chopard gracefully slows down the pace with the stunning new Imperiale Four Seasons

This artisanal gem-set Imperiale combines lavish métiers d'art with a unique, slow-moving complication.

7 of the best modern LED watches that are a total blast from the past

Buying Guides

22.07.25

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7 of the best modern LED watches that are a total blast from the past

We run through some of the best modern LED watches that really connect today's buyers with the forward-thinking spirit of the 70's.

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?

Tusenö’s SuperVintage offers a fresh new blend of old-school looks

Micro Mondays

21.07.25

Tusenö’s SuperVintage offers a fresh new blend of old-school looks

Swedish brand Tusenö has made a bold move, departing from sports watches to shaped dress watches with this stylish cocktail-inspired piece.

Seagazing with the new summer-ready ceramic IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Miramar

Introducing

21.07.25

Seagazing with the new summer-ready ceramic IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Miramar

IWC introduces TOP GUN Miramar, a summery new Pantone colour making its debut with two Pilot's Chronograph models in ceramic and steel.

Glashütte Original brings sultry shades of silver and copper to their signature Senator Panorama Date Moonphase (live pics)

Introducing

21.07.25

Glashütte Original brings sultry shades of silver and copper to their signature Senator Panorama Date Moonphase (live pics)

In two dusty tones, the new addition to Glashütte Original's Senator line shows balance and poise in its design.

Breitling goes for the back of the net with a new Chronomat collaboration with football superstar Erling Haaland

Introducing

20.07.25

Breitling goes for the back of the net with a new Chronomat collaboration with football superstar Erling Haaland

The football phenom has collaborated with his longtime sponsor for three meteorite dial limited editions, with one more limited than the rest.

New releases from Breitling, Richard Mille, Tissot and more

Last Week in Watches

20.07.25

New releases from Breitling, Richard Mille, Tissot and more

This is proving to be a summer of very hot watch releases, with highlights including a Tissot Tour de France edition and a new round…