Hands On Archives - Time+Tide Watches The Home of Watch Culture Thu, 05 Dec 2024 02:33:21 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 Citizen celebrates the Promaster Collection’s 35th anniversary with three distinct limited editions https://timeandtidewatches.com/citizen-promaster-35th-anniversary-collection-hands-on/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 21:00:58 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239562 The Japanese brand celebrates a major milestone with three different Promasters each representing a distinct environment: Sea, Land and Air.

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Mühle-Glashütte’s new Sportivo collection aims for sophisticated sporty versatility https://timeandtidewatches.com/muhle-glashutte-sportivo-hands-on/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:00:12 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238995 One of Germany's most underrated watchmakers has gone for a particularly sporty take on a GADA watch.

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The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Ceramic makes the material more attainable and stronger https://timeandtidewatches.com/maurice-lacroix-aikon-ceramic-hands-on/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:01:13 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238979 Sometimes it is just black and white.

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The new Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic weighs less than a tennis ball https://timeandtidewatches.com/hublot-big-bang-unico-novak-djokovic-hands-on/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:01:05 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239313 Hublot doubles down on tennis goat Novak by using his polos and racquets in this new case material composite.

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Introducing the Time+Tide x TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph ‘Sundowner’ https://timeandtidewatches.com/tag-heuer-aquaracer-solargraph-time-tide-sundowner-hands-on/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:00:56 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238598 The Aquaracer Solargraph 'Sundowner' is our tribute to Australian sunsets.

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The Faubourg de Cracovie Crossroads refreshes Czapek’s classically modern high-beat chronograph https://timeandtidewatches.com/czapek-faubourg-de-cracovie-crossroads-hands-on/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:01:07 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238511 Czapek makes its classical chronograph more sporty with a new dial texture and a tachymeter scale.

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The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic GMT improves upon the 1960s original while being very faithful https://timeandtidewatches.com/nivada-grenchen-antarctic-gmt-hands-on/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:01:26 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238031 Nivada Grenchen's catalogue takes heavy inspiration from its archive, but its latest release is perhaps the most faithful rendition yet.

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The new Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Vendée Globe sources sustainable materials local to a legendary sailing race https://timeandtidewatches.com/ulysse-nardin-diver-net-vendee-globe-hands-on/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:59:46 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238446 Commemorating the 10th edition of a legendary race and its sustainability missions.

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The Sternglas Merion twists the Bauhaus idea to its limits https://timeandtidewatches.com/sternglas-merion-hands-on/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:01:30 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238074 Dual crowns, a colourful dial, and a chunky case define the Merion diver.

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The Franck Muller Long Island Evolution 7 Days Power Reserve ditches Art Deco for modern https://timeandtidewatches.com/franck-muller-long-island-evolution-7-days-power-reserve-hands-on/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 06:01:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236832 New inner case, floating numerals, and a semi-skeletonised movement.

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The Supermarine Full Ceramic unveils a new era of toughness for Bremont’s flagship diver https://timeandtidewatches.com/bremont-supermarine-full-ceramic-hands-on/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:01:48 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237144 Bremont goes green for the Supermarine.

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Zodiac confirms the stone trend with the Super Sea Wolf in malachite and lapis lazuli https://timeandtidewatches.com/zodiac-super-sea-wolf-stone-dial-collection-hands-on/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:43:48 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237678 Zodiac adds some colour and flair to its Super Sea Wolf with new lapis lazuli and malachite dials in a limited run of 300.

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The Grand Seiko SLGA025 Atera Blue may have one of the best dials the brand has ever made https://timeandtidewatches.com/grand-seiko-slga025-atera-blue-hands-on/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 12:01:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237704 We take a closer look at the delectable green-blue hues of the new GS Atera Blue.

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Upgrades to the Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik make it a certified Bauhaus beauty https://timeandtidewatches.com/sternglas-naos-pro-automatik-hands-on/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:01:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231993 An update to the original, the new Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik comes with a new movement and a slimmer case.

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The Atelier Wen Perception Millésime Mù sports a purple dial and titanium case, and a potential tantalum ticket https://timeandtidewatches.com/atelier-wen-perception-millesime-mu-hands-on/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:00:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234998 A non-limited Perception in titanium may also prove to be lucky for some.

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Seiko teams up with Porter Classic for the Laurel-inspired Presage SPB449 https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-presage-spb449-porter-classic-limited-edition-hands-on/ Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:01:47 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236172 Seiko collaborates with Japanese sartorial brand Porter Classic, producing a black enamel-dialled tribute to the Laurel.

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The Louis Moinet Speed of Sound sports a reworked and engraved vintage Valjoux movement https://timeandtidewatches.com/louis-moinet-speed-of-sound-hands-on/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:01:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235349 A vintage, engraved Valjoux and pieces of meteorite celebrate the 20th anniversary of Louis Moinet's revival.

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Is the Bulova Super Seville one of the best watches under $1,000? https://timeandtidewatches.com/bulova-super-seville-precisionist-hands-on/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:33:49 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236203 The Bulova Super Seville may have some familiar design cues, but its HPQ Precisionist movement is what really sets it apart.

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The Certina DS-7 Chrono gets an automatic movement and a padel inspired dial https://timeandtidewatches.com/certina-ds-7-chrono-auto-hands-on/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:01:37 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235107 With subtle nods to padel with its grid dial texture, the new DS-7 Chrono Auto from Certina is a great all-around entry-level chronograph.

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Seiko’s newest Astron GPS Solar 3X62s are the most conventional-looking, easy-to-operate GPS Astrons yet https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-astron-gps-solar-3x62-hands-on/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:01:06 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234720 Seiko returns to the GPS-enabled Astron line with a slimmer movement and a more approachable overall design with three new models.

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The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton merges modern and classical at an approachable price https://timeandtidewatches.com/tissot-chemin-des-tourelles-skeleton-hands-on/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:01:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235754 The new Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles Skeleton Black presents a classic dress watch that leans further into a modern feel.

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Hublot’s new 30-piece limited edition tourbillon aims to help prevent the extinction of rhinoceros https://timeandtidewatches.com/hublot-spirit-of-big-bang-tourbillon-5-day-power-reserve-sorai-hands-on/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:01:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235707 Proceeds from the sale of the new Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 5-Day Power Reserve SORAI will help save rhinoceros.

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Improving upon history with the Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph https://timeandtidewatches.com/cimier-711-heritage-chronograph-hands-on/ Sun, 22 Sep 2024 15:31:34 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235455 The Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph is a great example of a brand embracing its past but knowing where to look forward.

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Seiko expands the popular 5 Sports GMT range with three stylish new looks https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-5-skx-sports-style-gmt-hands-on/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 10:00:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234226 The 5KX GMT collection has expanded in 2024 with three stylish new variants that will only broaden its already robust appeal.

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Hamilton updates the Murph 38 with a bracelet and white dial https://timeandtidewatches.com/hamilton-khaki-field-murph-38-white-dial-bracelet-hands-on/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:59:43 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235448 One of the brand's most popular designs gets two small, but versatile updates.

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The Seiko Presage Star Bar Cocktail Time SRE015 is a faceted femme fatale https://timeandtidewatches.com/seiko-presage-cocktail-time-star-bar-sre015-hands-on/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:31:57 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234674 With the vintage flare of a faceted crystal and small size, Seiko shows that you don't need to shrink it and pink it.

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The Czapek Antarctique Flying Diamonds is dressed up with everywhere to go https://timeandtidewatches.com/czapek-antarctique-flying-diamonds-hands-on/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:03 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233699 Despite an aventurine dial and sparkly diamond indices, the Antarctique Flying Diamonds is still subtle.

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Micromilspec’s hardy Milgraph is the culmination of over 40 custom military watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/micromilspec-milgraph-hands-on/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233897 The Norwegian brand's first chronograph watch available to the public, it's designed to conquer land, sea and air.

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Gerald Charles doubles down on Italian influence with the Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916 https://timeandtidewatches.com/gerald-charles-maestro-4-0-ducati-30-anniversario-916-hands-on/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:30:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232102 A legendary superbike inspires the latest model from Gerald Charles.

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Nivada Grenchen brings back bezel modularity for the Chronomaster Singer Paul Newman https://timeandtidewatches.com/nivada-grenchen-chronomaster-singer-paul-newman-hands-on/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:01:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234565 The Singer Paul Newman has all the right hallmarks of a true, vintage Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster.

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