Rolex Archives - Time+Tide Watches

15.08.25

Australian shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder comes back for a second bite with new documentary series

Fprmer Seiko ambassador Paul de Gelder's latest show, 'How to Survive a Shark Attack', sees him deliberately encouraging sharks to bite him.

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.

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?!

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?

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...

10 of the best and smokiest fumé dials you can buy today

Buying Guides

16.07.25

10 of the best and smokiest fumé dials you can buy today

Smoky, sultry, retro and classy: no matter what you call them, fumé dials are a winning look.

Andrew & Zenith Chief Products Officer Romain Marietta look back on the Zenith x Time+Tide Surfer Trilogy

Friday Wind Down

11.07.25

Andrew & Zenith Chief Products Officer Romain Marietta look back on the Zenith x Time+Tide Surfer Trilogy

Two blokes, three watches, and a four-year Surfer saga to look back on...

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?

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.

13 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buying Guides

02.07.25

13 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

For those looking to ball out, here are the watches that give you the best bling for your buck.

9 of the best mother-of-pearl watches for all wrists, from $60 to $60,000

Buying Guides

28.06.25

9 of the best mother-of-pearl watches for all wrists, from $60 to $60,000

Mother-of-pearl dials are too often relegated to lazy, shrink-it-and-pink-it watches. Here are some that don't fall for that trope.

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Watch Education

25.06.25

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Understanding how your watch will age can be an important step in knowing how to look after it for years to come.

16 of the best watches under $50,000, if you’re keen on buying a grail

Buying Guides

23.06.25

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16 of the best watches under $50,000, if you’re keen on buying a grail

With a US$50,000 budget, the sky's the limit. Well, $50k is. But you get the picture.

12 of the best dive watches for all sorts of aquatic adventures

Buying Guides

21.06.25

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12 of the best dive watches for all sorts of aquatic adventures

The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are some of the best.

The Rolex Day-Date is still the ultimate watch of ballers and shot-callers

The Icons

15.06.25

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The Rolex Day-Date is still the ultimate watch of ballers and shot-callers

Whether you call it the Day-Date, the President, the Presidential, or even El Presidente, this is likely the watch most non-watch people think of when…

12 of the best MIL-SPEC watches for soldiers and civvies alike

Buying Guides

13.06.25

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12 of the best MIL-SPEC watches for soldiers and civvies alike

Simple, durable and with plenty of history behind them, we take a closer look at our favourite MIL-SPEC watches.

11 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Buying Guides

04.06.25

11 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Three sub-dials on a watch is the go-to configuration for any chronograph, so we wanted to list the best on the market today.

Vintage stunners, quartz oddities, and a highly unusual Cartier to hit Watches of Knightsbridge auction block

Auctions

01.06.25

Vintage stunners, quartz oddities, and a highly unusual Cartier to hit Watches of Knightsbridge auction block

From Geneva to London: 2025's impressive run of watch auctions continues, with Watches of Knightsbridge offering up some heat.

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.

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.

23 years and 6 months with the Rolex Daytona

Watch Reviews

29.05.25

23 years and 6 months with the Rolex Daytona

The Rolex Daytona 126500 might be the best the legendary watch has ever been - but as Tom explains, it was definitely worth the wait.

12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

Buying Guides

26.05.25

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12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

There's a stone dial watch our there to suit most tastes.

Auctions

22.05.25

The highlights from Geneva’s 2025 watch auction season, from on the ground

BIg results, even bigger vibes.

The 8 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Buying Guides

13.05.25

The 8 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Hitting the open water? We highly recommend adding one of these watches to your kit list before setting sail.

10 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

Lists

12.05.25

10 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

The age of quartz is well and truly underway, but the 1970s would bring about many more changes.

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.

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

07.05.25

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Pop Culture

06.05.25

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Here's a closer look at some of the finest wristwear that graced the red carpet during fashion's biggest night.

7 of the best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Lists

05.05.25

7 of the best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Eastern Arabic numerals carry a uniquely luxurious and exotic connotation in the watch industry, and these are the best watches with them.

The 7 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Buying Guides

01.05.25

The 7 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Magnets, how do they work? These watches are designed to resist Gausses and look cool whilst doing so.

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…

Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Pop Culture

23.04.25

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Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Sponsorships aside, are there any actual watch nerds among the current F1 line-up?

11 of the best space watches to launch you beyond the stratosphere

Lists

15.04.25

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11 of the best space watches to launch you beyond the stratosphere

With space travel seemingly on the rise you might want to prepare for it by getting the right watch for the occasion now.

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.

Time+Tide takes on Tour Auto with Baltic

Friday Wind Down

12.04.25

Time+Tide takes on Tour Auto with Baltic

This historical rally sees 250 vintage race cars travel from Paris to Nice over the course of a week - and we were along for…

Video

04.04.25

Every new Rolex introduced at Watches and Wonders 2025, including the brand-new Land-Dweller

The one you've been waiting for.

The Rolex Perpetual 1908 Settimo gets a luxurious new bracelet (live pics)

Introducing

01.04.25

The Rolex Perpetual 1908 Settimo gets a luxurious new bracelet (live pics)

Jubilee, but make it finer, thinner, and slinkier.

Introducing

01.04.25

Rolex plays with materials for GMT-Master II dials, introducing green ceramic and tiger iron for the icon’s 70th birthday

Lefty and righty, ceramic and stone.

Rolex Land-Dweller – you’ve seen it teased, leaked, and hinted, and now it’s finally here – what’s it all about?

Introducing

01.04.25

Rolex Land-Dweller – you’ve seen it teased, leaked, and hinted, and now it’s finally here – what’s it all about?

Rolex's new high-tech daily is finally unveiled.

16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

Buying Guides

25.03.25

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16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world.

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.

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?

The 15 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

Buying Guides

10.03.25

The 15 best chronographs for timing everything from car races to coffee brewing

We've put together a list of some of the best chronograph watches on the market today that span the breadth of this popular category.

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.

Leonardo DiCaprio is now a Rolex ambassador: Why this superficial news may be significant…

Video

04.03.25

Leonardo DiCaprio is now a Rolex ambassador: Why this superficial news may be significant…

Leonardo DiCaprio is now a Rolex ambassador, but Zach explains why this superficial news may be more significant than you expect.

13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

03.03.25

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13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Watch Education

02.03.25

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Why is Switzerland such a watchmaking powerhouse, and why is it so hard to make watches outside of the country?

10 of the best racing watches, including budget timers, iconic chronographs, and surprising tourbillons

Buying Guides

02.03.25

10 of the best racing watches, including budget timers, iconic chronographs, and surprising tourbillons

Racing and watches - name a better love story than that.

Rolex 2025 predictions – everything in this article is 100% guaranteed to happen, we promise

Opinion

01.03.25

Rolex 2025 predictions – everything in this article is 100% guaranteed to happen, we promise

It's a fun game we play every year - what will the crown show us as the curtain rises at their Watches and Wonders 2025…

The Horological Society of New York and Christie’s team up for their 2025 Charity Auction

Friday Wind Down

28.02.25

The Horological Society of New York and Christie’s team up for their 2025 Charity Auction

Charitable festivities, a bunch of new APs, Leonardo DiCaprio joins the Rolex fam and a new MoonSwatch - all in a week's worth of days!