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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.

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.

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...

New releases from Greubel Forsey, Audemars Piguet, Bell & Ross and more

Last Week in Watches

13.07.25

New releases from Greubel Forsey, Audemars Piguet, Bell & Ross and more

This week's releases have some real heavy-hitters, from quietly released AP Japan specials to grailworthy Greubel Forseys.

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?

Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art goes stargazing, paying tribute to the 12 zodiac signs

Introducing

09.07.25

Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art goes stargazing, paying tribute to the 12 zodiac signs

Vacheron Constantin sun, sapphire moon, Poinçon de Genève rising.

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.

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.

New releases from Ressence, Roger Dubuis, Cornell and more

Last Week in Watches

22.06.25

New releases from Ressence, Roger Dubuis, Cornell and more

Unconventional dials were the order of the week last week.

A special 270th anniversary Vacheron Constantin exhibition has arrived in Sydney – for three nights only!

Events

11.06.25

A special 270th anniversary Vacheron Constantin exhibition has arrived in Sydney – for three nights only!

VC's exclusive 'The Quest' travelling exhibition makes its way Down Under, running from 11-13 June 2025 at Machine Hall, Sydney.

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.

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 marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

Buying Guides

25.05.25

7 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

Marquetry is a niche endeavour, but the results are astonishing, with the melange of natural materials making up wonderful paysages.

Auctions

22.05.25

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

BIg results, even bigger vibes.

New releases from Daniel Roth, Hamilton, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

18.05.25

New releases from Daniel Roth, Hamilton, Breguet and more

Two of the oldest watchmakers in the world, Vacheron Constantin and Breguet, celebrate this milestone year in style, headlining this week.

Vacheron Constantin brings a minute repeater to the Overseas for the first time with the Grand Complication Openface

Introducing

13.05.25

Vacheron Constantin brings a minute repeater to the Overseas for the first time with the Grand Complication Openface

Vacheron Constantin continues its 270th anniversary celebrations in dramatic style with an extremely complicated titanium Overseas.

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.

Auctions

08.05.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite lots from Geneva’s stacked 2025 watch auction season

There's so many auctions gearing up to take place in Geneva right now and they're all chock-full of amazing watches - here's the best ones.

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.

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.

9 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

Buying Guides

30.04.25

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9 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

We look at the watches that blend driving inspiration and time-telling best.

11 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

Buying Guides

27.04.25

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11 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

While the definition changed throughout history, the word bicompax always signified elegant, refined chronographs. Here are some of the best.

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.

Celebrating complication with 12 of the most complicated watches of all time

Lists

16.04.25

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Celebrating complication with 12 of the most complicated watches of all time

Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.

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.

Vacheron Constantin’s Solaria Ultra Grand Complication is the most complicated wristwatch in the world with 41 complications

Introducing

01.04.25

Vacheron Constantin’s Solaria Ultra Grand Complication is the most complicated wristwatch in the world with 41 complications

One year after creating the world's most complicated timepiece, Vacheron Constantin follows up with the world's most complicated wristwatch.

Every Vacheron Constantin from Watches & Wonders 2025, including the most complicated wristwatch ever made

Lists

01.04.25

Every Vacheron Constantin from Watches & Wonders 2025, including the most complicated wristwatch ever made

The oldest continuously operating watchmaker is bringing serious heat.

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar – how did you celebrate your birthday?

Introducing

01.04.25

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar – how did you celebrate your birthday?

Platinum, tourbillon, perpetual calendar. Anything else?

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?

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.

All the different kinds of diamond cuts, and how they’re used in watchmaking

Watch Education

16.03.25

All the different kinds of diamond cuts, and how they’re used in watchmaking

Whether diamond-set bezels or statement jewels on watch dials, understanding diamond cuts will only enhance your appreciation for them.

NOW Magazine Issue 10 brings you fast folks, faster cars, and more than 180 of the best watches to buy

In The Shop

15.03.25

NOW Magazine Issue 10 brings you fast folks, faster cars, and more than 180 of the best watches to buy

If you've ever wondered what Usain Bolt wears on a daily basis, or the car that Max Büsser drives, we've got the answer!

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.

Going for Oscar gold: the best watches of the 2025 Academy Awards

Pop Culture

03.03.25

Going for Oscar gold: the best watches of the 2025 Academy Awards

There was a theme tying the best watches of the 97th Academy Awards: they were all gold. Just like an Oscar!

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.

7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

Buying Guides

26.02.25

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7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

Stylised numerals, shapely cases, and above all, class.

Pop Culture

17.02.25

The best watches of the 2025 BAFTAs

There was some serious horological heat on display at British cinema's night of nights.

The difference between minimalism and laziness in watch design

Opinion

10.02.25

The difference between minimalism and laziness in watch design

Just because Daniel Wellington calls its watches minimalist doesn't mean they are. But if so, what does 'minimalism' mean?

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.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite musical watch collaborations

Lists

08.02.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite musical watch collaborations

We've put together a Greatest Hits album of musical watch collaborations that continue to chart in the minds of enthusiasts.

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.

Buying Guides

27.01.25

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9 of the best white gold watches

It's not that practical, but it sure is beautiful.

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

Lists

20.01.25

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

2025 brings the Year of the Wooden Snake, and with it, a bunch of Lunar New Year watches.

New releases from Bell & Ross, Ōtsuka Lōtec, Oris and more

Last Week in Watches

19.01.25

New releases from Bell & Ross, Ōtsuka Lōtec, Oris and more

You can never have 222 many watch releases in a week...

Steel or gold? The Time+Tide community has a clear favourite Vacheron Constantin 222

Friday Wind Down

17.01.25

Steel or gold? The Time+Tide community has a clear favourite Vacheron Constantin 222

We asked our audience which 222 they'd prefer to have - and the results were quite surprising.