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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 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.

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.

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.

Everything that happened at our Zenith White Surfer launch events in London and Melbourne

Friday Wind Down

18.07.25

Everything that happened at our Zenith White Surfer launch events in London and Melbourne

To launch our third and final collaboration with Zenith, we threw some parties to remember in both London and Melbourne.

13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Buying Guides

13.07.25

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13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Snazzy and scratch-proof: this list contains bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.

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?

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...

Lists

06.07.25

The most underrated Zenith watches that show the brand’s watchmaking might and design diversity

From the Academy to the Calibre 135...

New releases from Cartier, Hermès, Zenith x Time+Tide and more

Last Week in Watches

06.07.25

New releases from Cartier, Hermès, Zenith x Time+Tide and more

Our third and final collaboration with Zenith was the biggest watch news this week (although we're biased).

We hosted two Blancpain events 17,000 kilometres apart, filling out both the London and Melbourne Discovery Studios

Friday Wind Down

04.07.25

We hosted two Blancpain events 17,000 kilometres apart, filling out both the London and Melbourne Discovery Studios

After years of fan feedback asking for more versatile sizing in the Fifty Fathoms collection, Blancpain took just a few months to make that reality,…

Our ‘Surfer Trilogy’ is complete with the Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Ceramic

Hands On

03.07.25

Our ‘Surfer Trilogy’ is complete with the Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Ceramic

It's always darkest before the dawn...

New releases from Vulcain, Richard Mille, Armin Strom and more

Last Week in Watches

29.06.25

New releases from Vulcain, Richard Mille, Armin Strom and more

Lots of tourbillons and lots of complex dials this week.

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.

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.

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.

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

Last Week in Watches

25.05.25

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

High-end Bulgaris, a trio of TAG Heuer Monacos, a new collection from MB&F and porcelain dials from anOrdain dropped this week.

Zenith brings the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar into the modern-day stone age with a fresh lapis lazuli dial

Introducing

22.05.25

Zenith brings the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar into the modern-day stone age with a fresh lapis lazuli dial

Zenith's 160th anniversary celebrations continue with a rich blue precious stone take on the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar.

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.

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.

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.

New releases from Awake, Formex, Richard Mille and more

Last Week in Watches

27.04.25

New releases from Awake, Formex, Richard Mille and more

Candy-like sapphire cases, tasty Avocad0 and Guacam0le, and a tribute to Babar the Elephant are among this week's releases.

Zenith swaddles the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar in elegant rose gold

Introducing

24.04.25

Zenith swaddles the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar in elegant rose gold

Zenith's complicated take on the icon gets a new, pinky hue.

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.

Has the Zenith G.F.J. actually achieved perfection? Maybe, and the Calibre 135 certainly helps.

Introducing

02.04.25

Has the Zenith G.F.J. actually achieved perfection? Maybe, and the Calibre 135 certainly helps.

The prolific observatory chronometer calibre is back.

Zenith could win Watches & Wonders with its blue ceramic Chronomaster Sport

Introducing

01.04.25

Zenith could win Watches & Wonders with its blue ceramic Chronomaster Sport

A lot of people will be blue if they don't secure one of the 160 pieces, mark our words.

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.

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Lists

23.03.25

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Whether to achieve impressive records or create lightweight everyday companions, we look to brands that shaved off as many grams as possible.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Zenith & Revolution complete their trilogy of ‘Cover Girls’ with the lightest Zenith yet

Introducing

07.02.25

Zenith & Revolution complete their trilogy of ‘Cover Girls’ with the lightest Zenith yet

Contemporary and classical in equal measure, this Chronomaster Revival A3818 'Cover Girl Carbon' is the lightest watch Zenith has ever made.

LVMH Watch Week 2025 recap: key takeaways from CEOs and novelty highlights

Video

26.01.25

LVMH Watch Week 2025 recap: key takeaways from CEOs and novelty highlights

Time+Tide US Editor Zach Blass recaps all of the LVMH Watch Week 2025 novelty highlights and key takeaways from CEO interviews.

New releases from Gerald Charles, Greubel Forsey, Swatch x Blancpain + LVMH Watch Week 2025!

Last Week in Watches

26.01.25

New releases from Gerald Charles, Greubel Forsey, Swatch x Blancpain + LVMH Watch Week 2025!

LVMH Watch Week dominated watch releases this week, but there was also some great new pieces from non-LVMH brands.

10 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

Buying Guides

24.01.25

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10 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

While two-tone may transport some of us straight to the '80s, these five watches prove that the trend could be on the rise again.

Zenith’s new Defy Skyline Chronograph takes away most of the dial and the date window

Introducing

22.01.25

Zenith’s new Defy Skyline Chronograph takes away most of the dial and the date window

Zenith strips back its Defy Skyline Chronograph, removing much of its dial and its date window, for LVMH Watch Week 2025.

Zenith seeks to steal the rainbow crown with the new white gold Chronomaster Sport Rainbow

Introducing

22.01.25

Zenith seeks to steal the rainbow crown with the new white gold Chronomaster Sport Rainbow

A quietly luxurious white gold case and bracelet, but a gauntlet-throwing gradient of rainbow gemstones.

Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously

Pop Culture

17.12.24

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Comedians may make jokes for a living, but they take watch collecting very seriously

Are non-Rolex watches becoming more mainstream, or is it a case of comedians becoming more horologically aware?

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, MB&F, Zenith and more

Last Week in Watches

08.12.24

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, MB&F, Zenith and more

This week saw a whole host of releases from every corner of the industry as we enter the final month of the year and gift…

New releases from Breguet, Furlan Marri, Czapek and more

Last Week in Watches

24.11.24

New releases from Breguet, Furlan Marri, Czapek and more

Last week was packed with big releases, some of them unanimously appreciated by everyone, and others a bit more polarizing...

Frederic Arnault reveals plan to increase Zenith movement production for use across all LVMH watch brands

News

23.11.24

Frederic Arnault reveals plan to increase Zenith movement production for use across all LVMH watch brands

LVMH watch brands stand to benefit from an increase in Zenith's movement production.

10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar

Buying Guides

22.11.24

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10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar

Luxury watches are associated with being flashy and flexed on the wrist, but stealth watches subtly ooze cool.

New releases from Biver, Audemars Piguet, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

10.11.24

New releases from Biver, Audemars Piguet, Breguet and more

Lots of high-end wow this week from the likes of AP, Biver and Breguet, as well as exciting affordable models from Hamilton and Tissot.

New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more

Last Week in Watches

20.10.24

New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more

Patek's first new watch collection in 25 years is the biggest watch news of the week, but we've also seen a particularly large number of…

What’s the frequency? A guide to high-beat watches

Watch Education

13.10.24

What’s the frequency? A guide to high-beat watches

High-frequency movements can be a great conversation starter, but do you know why they exist and what makes them tick?