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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.

Spectacular, not spooky: here are 12 of the best skeleton watches

Buying Guides

12.07.25

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Spectacular, not spooky: here are 12 of the best skeleton watches

Because, let's face it, who among us isn’t at least a little bit of a horological voyeur?

Norqain skeletonises and downsizes the Independence, making it a steel cousin of the Wild One

Introducing

04.07.25

Norqain skeletonises and downsizes the Independence, making it a steel cousin of the Wild One

The Independence Skeleton 40mm is a new addition to the sporty line that brings Norqain's signature to a smaller case size in two colours.

Norqain hit the back of the net with Soccer Aid sponsorship

Events

20.06.25

Norqain hit the back of the net with Soccer Aid sponsorship

We had a day in Manchester to see how Norqain took over Old Trafford for one of the biggest charity football matches on Earth.

Norqain Wild One Skeleton 39mm – smaller size, bigger punch?

Watch Reviews

18.06.25

Norqain Wild One Skeleton 39mm – smaller size, bigger punch?

Softer colour touches, but losing none of its fun potential.

What goes into making a fully Swiss solar watch?

Friday Wind Down

13.06.25

What goes into making a fully Swiss solar watch?

Solar watches have been associated with the Japanese for the longest time, but Tissot is trying to change that.

The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

Buying Guides

12.06.25

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The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

What do you get the man who has everything? We've rounded up a few horological Father's Day gift ideas that'll be sure to please any…

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

Hands On

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 39mm Wild One Skeleton and Independence Chrono show Norqain does trends differently

Video

18.04.25

The new 39mm Wild One Skeleton and Independence Chrono show Norqain does trends differently

Norqain recreates a mountain peak for its two novelties.

New releases from Raúl Pagès, Alto, De Bethune and more

Last Week in Watches

30.03.25

New releases from Raúl Pagès, Alto, De Bethune and more

Watches and Wonders is just around the corner, and it looks like independent brands have had a lot to say the past seven days.

Friday Wind Down

28.03.25

Time+Tide take over Leica in London

We held a special evening in the Leica London store to discover how the brand's expertise in optics has pivoted into watchmaking.

Norqain now has a Wild One Skeleton in a 39mm case – with four new colours!

Introducing

28.03.25

Norqain now has a Wild One Skeleton in a 39mm case – with four new colours!

The new Norqain Wild One Skeleton 39mm may scale down the case, but it remains equally as robust and high-performing as its 42mm sibling.

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Buying Guides

05.03.25

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Purple watch dials may not be the most common, but they are among the most evocative that you'll find on the market.

9 of the best bronze watches for those who like a pinch of patina

Buying Guides

06.02.25

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9 of the best bronze watches for those who like a pinch of patina

Love the antique look of a well-weathered tool? These bronze watches are for you.

Friday Wind Down

24.01.25

Christopher Ward watches were ‘in the metal’ in our Melbourne studio last night, as well as the brand’s CEO Mike France

Last night, we transformed our Melbourne studio into a Christopher Ward showroom - a first for Australia and the brand.

The three watches Andrew wore most in 2024 are…

Lists

04.01.25

The three watches Andrew wore most in 2024 are…

Andrew had a love affair with rose gold in 2024, as well as a watch with more than a few celebrity connections...

Our favourite watches from the T+T Shop in 2024

In The Shop

03.01.25

Our favourite watches from the T+T Shop in 2024

As 2024 starts to disappear in our rear-view mirror, we look at some of our favourite watches that launched in the Time+Tide Shop last year.

Buying Guides

29.12.24

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7 of the best mountaineering watches

Whether you're looking to scale the world's most famous peaks or you're just a massive fan of massifs, these watches are for you.

A dinner with Rado and their new ambassador, top Australian cricketer Cameron Green

Friday Wind Down

13.12.24

A dinner with Rado and their new ambassador, top Australian cricketer Cameron Green

Rado's signing of Green reflects how the Swiss watch industry is finally taking cricket seriously... And that they've got a soft spot for Aussies.

The Time+Tide holiday gift guide: all the best gift ideas for watch enthusiasts

Buying Guides

30.11.24

The Time+Tide holiday gift guide: all the best gift ideas for watch enthusiasts

We've assembled a comprehensive list of gift recommendations for all sorts of watch lovers at all sorts of budgets.

The Time+Tide team picks the most underrated watch dials

Lists

20.11.24

The Time+Tide team picks the most underrated watch dials

The rules of the game: pick a watch with a very underrated dial, ideally from a brand that is not typically known for its dials.

New releases from TAG Heuer, Universal Genève, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

18.11.24

New releases from TAG Heuer, Universal Genève, Vacheron Constantin and more

Our Sundowner was the biggest piece of watch news last week... Although we might be slightly biased.

New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

27.10.24

New releases from De Bethune, Carl F. Bucherer, Breguet and more

Black dials, vintage-style GMTs, and German takes on the golden ratio.

Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

Buying Guides

28.09.24

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Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

It's the material that is often forgotten about in the watchmaking world, but there are some great carbon fibre watches out there.

New releases from Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Last Week in Watches

15.09.24

New releases from Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Not just one, but two watches dedicated to sailing have just been announced. Both Hublot and Panerai presented two maritime-themed timepieces. In addition, Omega’s Constellation…

Norqain’s new flyback chronograph calibre debuts in two Independence watches

Introducing

13.09.24

Norqain’s new flyback chronograph calibre debuts in two Independence watches

The debuting 8K manufacture flyback chronograph calibre inside the Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm ushers in the next chapter of Norqain.

New releases from Omega, Norqain, Urwerk and more

Last Week in Watches

25.08.24

New releases from Omega, Norqain, Urwerk and more

Omegas with Easter eggs, Norqains with diamonds and Urwerks modeled after spy planes were the order of the week.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Lists

12.05.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…

Norqain’s new customisable Wild One of 1 has 3.5 million possible configurations – watch Andrew make his

Video

22.04.24

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Norqain’s new customisable Wild One of 1 has 3.5 million possible configurations – watch Andrew make his

T+T founder Andrew joined Norqain CEO Ben Küffer at the Norqain booth at Watches and Wonders to customise his very own watch.

New releases from Cartier, Hamilton, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

25.02.24

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New releases from Cartier, Hamilton, H. Moser & Cie and more

Hamilton's Dune watches stole the show this week, but there was plenty of heat elsewhere too.

Mark Wahlberg wore his new Norqain Wild One on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Friday Wind Down

16.02.24

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Mark Wahlberg wore his new Norqain Wild One on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Marky Mark got Wild (One) on his recent Late Show with Stephen Colbert appearance.

New releases from Squale, Vulcain, Frédérique Constant and more

Last Week in Watches

10.12.23

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New releases from Squale, Vulcain, Frédérique Constant and more

From Gran Turismo collabs to early Valentine's Day releases, we bring you all the week's headlines.

Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Last Week in Watches

19.11.23

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Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Dubai Watch Week is currently underway, so for this edition of Last Week in Watches, we wanted to do something a little different.

Norqain release their most luxurious watch yet, the Wild One Gold, as well as the murdered-out Wild One All Black

Introducing

16.11.23

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Norqain release their most luxurious watch yet, the Wild One Gold, as well as the murdered-out Wild One All Black

The Swiss independent has unveiled arguably their two most desirable models yet at Dubai Watch Week 2023.

New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

Last Week in Watches

24.09.23

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New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

This week’s selection mainly includes many watches that are off the beaten path. The famous independent MB&F and the very popular Furlan Marri are just…

The Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio is finally here

News

29.08.23

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The Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio is finally here

Editor’s note: We’re beyond excited to share with you the news of the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio finally being open. In a sneak peek of…

New releases from Breitling, Norqain, Oris and more

Last Week in Watches

13.08.23

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New releases from Breitling, Norqain, Oris and more

This week was a little surprising with Breitling quietly releasing several models (including a limited edition) and a couple of independents who presented classically inspired…

Friday Wind Down

11.08.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Geoff Hess joins Sotheby’s as Head of Watches for the Americas

It’s that time of year where the Swiss typically go on holiday, which means there’s less news about fresh releases this week. Nonetheless, some big…

Norqain’s new Neverest Glacier models have charitable intentions

Introducing

09.08.23

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Norqain’s new Neverest Glacier models have charitable intentions

The Norqain Neverest Glacier returns with two rocky-faced references. The 41mm GMT model and 40mm three-hand model are decorated with rose gold running through their…

New releases from Tissot, Christopher Ward and more

Last Week in Watches

05.08.23

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New releases from Tissot, Christopher Ward and more

We are really feeling the heat of summer in the Northern hemisphere, and it seems that the watch industry feels the same. Compared to last…

8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

Lists

22.06.23

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8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

These days it seems like brands are increasingly opting to have 4:30 positioned date windows on their watches. Just earlier today we introduced yet another…

The Norqain Freedom 60 Ice Blue is a blast of menthol freshness on the wrist

In The Shop

02.06.23

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The Norqain Freedom 60 Ice Blue is a blast of menthol freshness on the wrist

The Norqain Freedom 60 Ice Blue Limited Edition brings fresh new colour to the catalogue. Its 100m water-resistant case makes it ready for adventure even…

Friday Wind Down

05.05.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: James Harden gifts NBA MVP Joel Embiid engraved Rolex Day-Date

Back from Japan and a much needed R&R week on vacation in Aruba with my family, it is great to return to the Friday Wind…

Everything you need to know about Norqain

Watch Education

03.05.23

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Everything you need to know about Norqain

There are plenty of brands who like to talk about adventure, whether it’s marketing a new field watch or boasting about water and resistance. Reading…

D.C.’s top three Norqain picks from the shop

In The Shop

30.04.23

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D.C.’s top three Norqain picks from the shop

We’ve got some exciting news! Time + Tide is now an authorised dealer for Norqain, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. The Swiss brand has…

Friday Wind Down

28.04.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Breitling showcases the Top Time among automotive royalty, Naoya Hida presents a new case, URWERK remain URWERK

Jumping right into another edition of the FWD, Breitling hosted a top event at Melbourne’s Dutton Garage for their Top Time line of chronographs. Inspired…

Norqain is now officially available for purchase from Time+Tide

In The Shop

24.04.23

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Norqain is now officially available for purchase from Time+Tide

Hear, hear! Time+Tide is excited to announce a new global partnership with Norqain, which will allow us to offer their entire collection to our audience,…

Norqain unveil 5 new Independence watches in honour of 5 years of independence

Introducing

15.04.23

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Norqain unveil 5 new Independence watches in honour of 5 years of independence

Norqain is celebrating their 5th anniversary, and 5 years of their brand-debuting Independence collection Three have solid coloured dials (green, brown, and MOP), two are…

The new Norqain Wild One Zürich Marathon Limited Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the race

Introducing

12.04.23

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The new Norqain Wild One Zürich Marathon Limited Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the race

Norqain is now the official timekeeper of the Zürich Marathon The Zürich Marathon is celebrating its 20th anniversary The 20 Wild One Zürich Marathon Limited…

Norqain presents a Steel & Gold take on their Adventure Sport Chrono Day/Date 41mm

Introducing

05.04.23

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Norqain presents a Steel & Gold take on their Adventure Sport Chrono Day/Date 41mm

Norqain introduces new Adventure Sport Chrono Day/Date 41 Steel & Gold Hints of 18K 5N red gold are injected into the design through the bezel,…

The Norqain Independence 40mm Hakuna Mipaka is a “no limits” watch

Introducing

09.03.23

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The Norqain Independence 40mm Hakuna Mipaka is a “no limits” watch

Norqain and the Hakuna Mipaka Oasis have teamed up again for the Independence 40mm Hakuna Mipaka. The leopard print pattern extends to the soft-touch rubber…