The Home of Watch Culture Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:58:17 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.8 https://timeandtidewatches.com/omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-150m-turquoise-ceramic-bezel-video/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:59:37 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=254034 Summery yet sultry, the addition of a black ceramic bezel to these turquoise fumé-dialled Aqua Terras makes a surprising difference.

The post Omega tweaks the turqouise fumé Seamaster Aqua Terra with an ultra-cool ceramic bezel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/a-matter-of-time-season-01-episode-03-rolex-overrated-video/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 14:01:10 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=254590 Is the A Matter of Time gang here to dethrone The Crown in episode 3?!

The post A Matter of Time Episode 03: Is Rolex overrated? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-prospex-speedtimer-datsun-240z-limited-editions-hands-on/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 08:30:12 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=254520 The 1960s and 70s were formative decades for both the Japanese car and watch industries - and that's what these three watches celebrate.

The post Seiko celebrates one of the most iconic Japanese cars of all time, the Datsun 240Z, with three limited edition Speedtimers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-presage-classic-series-urushi-spb499-hands-on/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:31:44 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=254075 Another stunning dial from Seiko and another accessible price point, this time with links back to the brand's origin.

The post The Seiko Presage Classic Series Urushi dial pays homage to the brand’s origins appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/datejust-best-rolex-to-own-opinion/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=243826 Does the Datejust take the Rolex crown?

The post Change my mind: the modern Rolex Datejust is the best option in the brand’s current catalogue (now with video!) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/grand-seiko-sbgw323-kiri-hands-on/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:01:55 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253685 With its mid-sized case, elegant dial, and robust specs, this might be the best entry-point Grand Seiko on the market.

The post The Grand Seiko SBGW323 ‘Kiri’ blossoms with a elegant purple dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-spb513-prospex-speedtimer-mechanical-hands-on/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:00:59 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=254149 It might not be a chrono, but its nifty countdown bezel affords it plenty of practicality (and charm).

The post The new Seiko SPB513 is a Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical, but it’s not a chronograph? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/a-matter-of-time-season-01-episode-02-affordable-watches-video/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:01:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253928 It was only a matter of time before the gang discussed the best affordable watches.

The post A Matter of Time Episode 02: The best affordable watches that get respect appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/citizen-zenshin-three-hand-fantastic-4-hands-on/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 21:01:17 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253909 The Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand recently received a Marvel makeover with a timely 'The Fantastic 4: First Steps' limited edition.

The post Is the new Citizen Zenshin Fantastic 4 your wrist? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-prospex-srpl53-padi-special-edition-hands-on/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:01:41 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253702 At US$620/A$975, the Seiko Prospex SRPL53K PADI Special Edition is a great, more affordable dive watch to take a closer look at.

The post Seiko Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition: a in-house dive watch for under $1,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/omega-seamaster-diver-300m-orange-video/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:59:12 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253346 Omega releases a new Seamaster Diver 300M with flashes of orange - a summery look for this sweltering summer.

The post Omega brings a touch of orange to the Seamaster Diver 300M appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/doxa-sub-750t-clive-cussler-hands-on/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:59:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252798 Alright, alright, alright... Doxa has a new SUB 750T Clive Cussler LE.

The post Doxa brings back the SUB 750T as a new Clive Cussler limited edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/a-matter-of-time-episode-01-is-live-video/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:01:52 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253233 Watch Eléonor Picciotto, Kristian Haagen, and Andrew McUtchen chat watches, microbrands, and current state of the market.

The post A Matter of Time Episode 01 is now live! What is the best first luxury watch for newcomers? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/andrew-romain-zenith-x-time-tide-defy-surfer-trilogy-chat-friday-wind-down/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:01:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253186 Two blokes, three watches, and a four-year Surfer saga to look back on...

The post Andrew & Zenith Chief Products Officer Romain Marietta look back on the Zenith x Time+Tide Surfer Trilogy appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/parmigiani-fleurier-toric-perpetual-calendar-hands-on/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:30:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=253111 As little design as possible goes a long way.

The post The Parimigiani Fleurier Toric Perpetual Calendar is an education in minimalist design appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/iwc-formula-1-podcast-episode-4-video/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:01:58 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252959 In the final episode of our F1 podcast with IWC, we talk about what it's like making a film like F1 from Chris Grainger-Herr's perspective.

The post It’s the fourth and final episode of our podcast mini-series with IWC appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/zenith-x-timetide-defy-skyline-skeleton-white-surfer-ceramic/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:55:13 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252796 It's always darkest before the dawn...

The post Our ‘Surfer Trilogy’ is complete with the Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/is-the-blancpain-fifty-fathoms-priced-too-high-video/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:01:27 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252578 Is the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms priced too high?

The post We asked Blancpain if the Fifty Fathoms is priced too high, and all your other hard-hitting questions appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/iwc-formula-1-the-podcast-episode-3-video/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:01:41 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252521 Episode 3 of our mini-series is now live, talking all about the genesis of the IWC x "F1 The Movie" partnership and the APXGP watches.

The post F1 The Movie is out, and so is episode 3 of IWC & Formula 1: The Podcast! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/iwc-formula-1-podcast-episode-2-video/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:59:24 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252203 What goes into making a team watch for a Formula 1 team? Chris Grainger-Herr and Andrew McUtchen discuss.

The post In part 2 of our IWC & Formula 1 mini series, Andrew & Chris talk F1 team watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/iwc-formula-1-podcast-launch-video/ Sat, 21 Jun 2025 09:08:15 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=252146 And the first part of four is live now!

The post Andrew joins IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr for a four-part mini series all about Formula 1 and watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/new-tag-heuer-monaco-chronograph-x-gulf-stopwatch-at-the-indy-500-video/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:01:48 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=251916 Coinciding with the 109th running of the Indy 500, TAG Heuer unveiled a trio of Monaco Chronograph watches.

The post New TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph x Gulf & Stopwatch at the Indy 500 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-automatique-38mm-hands-on/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:59:44 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=251605 Is this the Goldilocks-sized Fifty Fathoms release everyone has been waiting for?

The post The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms range reaches new depths with the Automatique 38mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/iwc-goodwood-members-meet-event/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:30:51 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250850 Take a tour of this year's Goodwood Members' Meet with us as we go full throttle into the automotive world with IWC.

The post What it’s like at the Goodwood Members’ Meet with IWC appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/frederique-constant-classic-perpetual-calendar-manufacture-salmon-dial-hands-on/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:31:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250874 Frederique Constant has a 40mm steel perpetual calendar watch with a radiant salmon dial and in-house movement under US$10K. How?

The post Frederique Constant has a 40mm salmon dial perpetual calendar for under US$10k?! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/awake-son-mai-frosted-leaf-hands-on/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:01:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250839 Awake steps up the lacquer game by adding layers of silver leaf.

The post The many visible and invisible layers of the Awake Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf are a sight to behold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/parmigiani-fleurier-tonda-pf-gmt-rattrapante-verzasca-video/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:01:37 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=251108 It's not just green, it's "Verzasca Green"...

The post Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca: The latest variant of the ultimate travel time watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/hanhart-417-es-heritage-flyback-hands-on/ Sun, 25 May 2025 10:01:18 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=250034 New movement, new functions, and a cute red pusher.

The post The new 417 ES Heritage Flyback is the result of Hanhart listening to its customers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/beaubleu-briston-herbelin-video/ Tue, 20 May 2025 07:01:31 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=248851 We've assembled an affordable three-watch collection of vastly different styles from a trio of French brands.

The post Beaubleu, Briston, and Herbelin – the ideal French watch ménage à trois? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/bulgari-serpenti-aeterna-hands-on/ Sun, 18 May 2025 07:01:05 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=249690 A new, pared-back look for the Serpenti brings this iconic design to its most essential elements in this new jewellery watch.

The post Bulgari brings us a new vision of the Serpenti with the Aeterna appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]>