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Christopher Ward’s GPHG-nominated aventurine moonphase is now available in a 37mm size

Introducing

21.11.24

Christopher Ward’s GPHG-nominated aventurine moonphase is now available in a 37mm size

While 40.5mm is not large by modern standards, 37mm is a much more classic dress watch size.

The new Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic weighs less than a tennis ball

Hands On

21.11.24

The new Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic weighs less than a tennis ball

Hublot doubles down on tennis goat Novak by using his polos and racquets in this new case material composite.

The most collectable quartz watches to annoy the snobs

Lists

21.11.24

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The most collectable quartz watches to annoy the snobs

Quartz can be cool, and these super collectable models from Rolex to MoonSwatch prove just how cool it can be.

Busting dive watch myths: a deep dive into deep (and shallow) diving

Watch Education

20.11.24

Busting dive watch myths: a deep dive into deep (and shallow) diving

There are tonnes of myths being perpetrated about dive watches - and it doesn’t help when brands contribute to the mythologising of dive watch trends.

The Time+Tide team picks the most underrated watch dials

Lists

20.11.24

The Time+Tide team picks the most underrated watch dials

The rules of the game: pick a watch with a very underrated dial, ideally from a brand that is not typically known for its dials.

Audemars Piguet teams up with hyped artist Kaws for a subversive Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon

Introducing

20.11.24

Audemars Piguet teams up with hyped artist Kaws for a subversive Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon

Kaws' iconic Companion character finds its way onto an AP dial in a luxurious confluence of hype and horology.

Subdial raises £1.5 million through Watchfinder founder

News

20.11.24

Subdial raises £1.5 million through Watchfinder founder

The London-based second-hand dealer has just completed a second round of funding thanks to Stuart Hennell, formerly of WatchFinder.

The Aera M-1 Field and Blackbird breathe new life into the Dirty Dozen

Introducing

19.11.24

The Aera M-1 Field and Blackbird breathe new life into the Dirty Dozen

A modern take on the classic Dirty Dozen design shows how Aera has really thought about the new M1 release.

A mid-sized military watch from Vertex makes the M36 a touching tribute

What We Wore

19.11.24

A mid-sized military watch from Vertex makes the M36 a touching tribute

A smaller take on the British military-inspired field watch makes for a wonderful week on the wrist from Vertex.

The Ulysse Nardin Freak One Navy Blue brings a crowd-favourite hue into the lineup

Video

19.11.24

The Ulysse Nardin Freak One Navy Blue brings a crowd-favourite hue into the lineup

The Ulysse Nardin Freak One Navy Blue introduces the fan-favourite colour into the anything-but-conventional collection.

Sundowner sales go live in 3 hours, here’s a recap of the live London launch

Events

19.11.24

Sundowner sales go live in 3 hours, here’s a recap of the live London launch

Thank you to everyone who attended, now is your last chance to sign up for VIP, early access to buy the 'Sundowner' before it goes…

7 of the best stealth wealth watches that exude old money

Buying Guides

19.11.24

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7 of the best stealth wealth watches that exude old money

If you've not fully caught onto the stealth wealth trend, our buying guide should clarify everything.

Heinrich forges ahead with the new Taucher Lume Infused Forged Carbon V2

Micro Mondays

18.11.24

Heinrich forges ahead with the new Taucher Lume Infused Forged Carbon V2

Germany's Heinrich blends 70s and 80s style with ultra-modern material tech for its latest watch.

New releases from TAG Heuer, Universal Genève, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

18.11.24

New releases from TAG Heuer, Universal Genève, Vacheron Constantin and more

Our Sundowner was the biggest piece of watch news last week... Although we might be slightly biased.

Introducing

18.11.24

Introducing the Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer Limited Edition for Hodinkee

A new LE from the Dink, this time a classy dress watch from Chopard with a hunter caseback.

Under-represented and under-appreciated: Deloitte & Watch Femme’s report shines a light on women and the watch industry

Opinion

17.11.24

Under-represented and under-appreciated: Deloitte & Watch Femme’s report shines a light on women and the watch industry

Is it time to reconsider how we are representing gender across the watch world?

6 of the best sapphire watches from $6,000 to $1.3 million

Buying Guides

16.11.24

6 of the best sapphire watches from $6,000 to $1.3 million

Sapphire cases are still a rarity in watchmaking, but what's the difference between a four-figure and six-figure example?

Opinion

16.11.24

Has Dennison risen from the dead?

Going from making 200,000 cases a year to relaunching with a hot new dress watch, Dennison is on the up and up.

Will the Cubitus be the final straw that will put Patek Philippe customers off for good?

Opinion

16.11.24

Will the Cubitus be the final straw that will put Patek Philippe customers off for good?

Will the mismanagement of this launch damage the brand irreparably, or does this become a footnote in Thierry Stern's tenure?

A Pizza Unique for those who can’t make up their mind

Auctions

16.11.24

A Pizza Unique for those who can’t make up their mind

The final Studio Underd0g Pizza Watch is a unique one, being auctioned off for charity with a best of both worlds dial.

Why electric watches were doomed from the very beginning

In Depth

16.11.24

Why electric watches were doomed from the very beginning

Borna takes a closer look at the history of electric watches, and what they've become.

Andrew talks to the FT about the disruptive new faces of watchmaking

Andrew was asked by the Financial Times what has been the driving force behind these new upstart brands in the industry.

A week of celebrating winners and creating new ones: world champion divers, the year’s best watches, and our contribution

Friday Wind Down

15.11.24

A week of celebrating winners and creating new ones: world champion divers, the year’s best watches, and our contribution

We introduce a new collab with TAG Heuer, the GPHG honours the best of the year, and Mido and Red Bull celebrate extreme sport. What…

Introducing the Time+Tide x TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph ‘Sundowner’

Hands On

15.11.24

Introducing the Time+Tide x TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph ‘Sundowner’

The Aquaracer Solargraph 'Sundowner' is our tribute to Australian sunsets.

Studio Underd0g signs exclusive deal with Seagull, launching the third generation of the “iconic” 01Series

Introducing

15.11.24

Studio Underd0g signs exclusive deal with Seagull, launching the third generation of the “iconic” 01Series

New case, same movement - but how?

The Faubourg de Cracovie Crossroads refreshes Czapek’s classically modern high-beat chronograph

Hands On

14.11.24

The Faubourg de Cracovie Crossroads refreshes Czapek’s classically modern high-beat chronograph

Czapek makes its classical chronograph more sporty with a new dial texture and a tachymeter scale.

To change things up on the fly, these are the best watches with quick-change strap systems

Buying Guides

14.11.24

To change things up on the fly, these are the best watches with quick-change strap systems

Being able to change out the strap can make your watch feel brand new, but not every brand offers these innovative quick change systems.

How Junghans went from making straw hats to becoming a global power

In Depth

14.11.24

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How Junghans went from making straw hats to becoming a global power

We take you through the intriguing history of an oft-overlooked German manufacturer.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

Lists

13.11.24

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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.

Need a strap for your Panerai? Don’t PAM-ic: Artem has you covered

Watch Carry Wednesdays

13.11.24

Need a strap for your Panerai? Don’t PAM-ic: Artem has you covered

These premium 24mm-wide straps are perfect for those looking for an OEM-quality strap for their chunky dive watch.

What’s next for Seiko’s Australian limited-edition adventures?

Watch Culture

13.11.24

What’s next for Seiko’s Australian limited-edition adventures?

Australia has been treated to quite a few limited-edition Seikos recently. What's next?

Blancpain rounds out the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe ceramic collection with new dials

Introducing

12.11.24

Blancpain rounds out the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe ceramic collection with new dials

Now you don't have to worry about which colour to choose when picking your ceramic Bathyscaphe.

Got gold? The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph has plenty (live pics)

Introducing

12.11.24

Got gold? The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph has plenty (live pics)

The case, the dial, the movement... They are all solid rose gold [insert drool emoji].

9 of the best hand-made guilloché dials – no stamped or CNC-machined trickery

Buying Guides

12.11.24

9 of the best hand-made guilloché dials – no stamped or CNC-machined trickery

We take a look at brands preserving this age-old decoration technique.

The Monbrey MB2 Kenkyū has one of the most gorgeous dials for the money

Micro Mondays

11.11.24

The Monbrey MB2 Kenkyū has one of the most gorgeous dials for the money

The Hong Kong brand's second model launches with seven beautiful dials and two unique dial textures all inspired by feudal Japan.

7 of the best mother of pearl watches for all wrists from $80 to $8,000

Buying Guides

11.11.24

7 of the best mother of pearl watches for all wrists from $80 to $8,000

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.

5 of the most underrated dials, based on your Instagram feedback

Lists

11.11.24

5 of the most underrated dials, based on your Instagram feedback

Dials are one of the most important elements of a watch - and here are 5 watches that our community reckons have seriously underrated dials.

The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic GMT improves upon the 1960s original while being very faithful

Hands On

10.11.24

The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic GMT improves upon the 1960s original while being very faithful

Nivada Grenchen's catalogue takes heavy inspiration from its archive, but its latest release is perhaps the most faithful rendition yet.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest Master Ultra-Thin Date demands a rethink of the GADA label

What We Wore

10.11.24

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest Master Ultra-Thin Date demands a rethink of the GADA label

This dress watch, with its striking blue-grey dial, is the horological equivalent of a smart pair of jeans, Jamie argues.

6 of the best tantalum watches that are literal and figurative heavyweights

Buying Guides

10.11.24

6 of the best tantalum watches that are literal and figurative heavyweights

The grey-blue material is famous for its resilience to machining, but also its beauty.

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.

The Tissot PRX has shrunk in size but not in value with the 25mm collection

Introducing

09.11.24

The Tissot PRX has shrunk in size but not in value with the 25mm collection

As the Tissot PRX continues to be a tear-away success, the new 25mm version opens the watch up to even more people.

Watch Illustrations and Typography with Björn Altmann

Interview

09.11.24

Watch Illustrations and Typography with Björn Altmann

We chat with the talented and insightful Björn Altmann about all things illustration, design and trends in watches.

Vacheron Constantin throws its hat into the certified pre-owned ring

News

09.11.24

Vacheron Constantin throws its hat into the certified pre-owned ring

Vacheron Constantin joins the ranks of watch manufactures with a certified pre-owned program, launched worldwide with Watchfinder.

Worn & Wound launches third WW75 collaboration with Timex, with two affordable limited editions

Introducing

09.11.24

Worn & Wound launches third WW75 collaboration with Timex, with two affordable limited editions

The Timex x Worn & Wound WW75 V3 brings new colours for the third edition of a fan-favourite team-up.

The full circle moment for TAG Heuer’s dive watch collection

In Depth

08.11.24

The full circle moment for TAG Heuer’s dive watch collection

We look through the history of Heuer's and TAG Heuer's dive watches, and how the brand cleverly uses reissues.

The Time+Tide London Discovery Studio has had a bumper first two weeks

Friday Wind Down

08.11.24

The Time+Tide London Discovery Studio has had a bumper first two weeks

Time+Tide has officially opened in London and we've had an amazing first fortnight!

The surprising way Seiko will survive the watch slump

Seiko's not-so-secret systems segment, which dabbles in AI and car sharing among other areas, is boosting its bottom line.

How did tantalum become the next big material in watchmaking? The definitive guide

Watch Education

08.11.24

How did tantalum become the next big material in watchmaking? The definitive guide

Known for its grey-blue hue, tantalum has a cult following in watchmaking, but how much do you know about this tough metal?

The new Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Vendée Globe sources sustainable materials local to a legendary sailing race

Hands On

07.11.24

The new Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Vendée Globe sources sustainable materials local to a legendary sailing race

Commemorating the 10th edition of a legendary race and its sustainability missions.

Plastic fantastic: the 6 best plastic watches

Buying Guides

07.11.24

Plastic fantastic: the 6 best plastic watches

Plastic doesn't have to equal cheap - here are the watches to prove it.

Justin Hast and Andrew search for the best field watch under £1,000 at our new London Studio

Video

07.11.24

Justin Hast and Andrew search for the best field watch under £1,000 at our new London Studio

Andrew and Justin Hast search for the best field watch under £1,000 at the new Time+Tide London Discovery Studio.

French artist Laurent Grasso brings his aura to a midnight blue limited edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo

Introducing

07.11.24

French artist Laurent Grasso brings his aura to a midnight blue limited edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo

This new limited edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo has a first-ever PVD-blue titanium case and bracelet.

The AIS Collective x Maximilian Maertens ChronoSphere is a watch box that doubles as a piece of art

Watch Carry Wednesdays

06.11.24

The AIS Collective x Maximilian Maertens ChronoSphere is a watch box that doubles as a piece of art

Designed by MB&F creative designer Maximilian Maertens, it's the first watch case that doubles as a piece of tasteful home décor.

Greubel Forsey flexes its horological muscles with a host of firsts in its new Nano Foudroyante EWT

Introducing

06.11.24

Greubel Forsey flexes its horological muscles with a host of firsts in its new Nano Foudroyante EWT

There is a lot to get your head around with this new release from Greubel Forsey, but it's clear the watchmaking is on another level.

News

06.11.24

Justin Hast is going to buy you a watch

Enter the competition now on Instagram to be in with a chance to win your favourite field watch and meet Justin Hast.

How Seiko’s “The Gift of Time” short documentary has made me appreciate my most prized watch even more

Video

05.11.24

How Seiko’s “The Gift of Time” short documentary has made me appreciate my most prized watch even more

Seiko's "The Gift of Time" film showcases why its romantic interpretation of time is not just mere marketing - it is integral to Japan's culture.

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

Buying Guides

05.11.24

Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams

In case you've wondered what the difference between $500 and $200,000 dials is.

The Sternglas Merion twists the Bauhaus idea to its limits

Hands On

05.11.24

The Sternglas Merion twists the Bauhaus idea to its limits

Dual crowns, a colourful dial, and a chunky case define the Merion diver.

The new Hamilton PSR 74 offers a compact take on the digital watch that started it all

Video

04.11.24

The new Hamilton PSR 74 offers a compact take on the digital watch that started it all

Hamilton revives its Pulsar Cushion from 1974 - meet the new PSR 74.

Micro Mondays

04.11.24

Our favourite microbrands of 2024

Looking for a microbrand watch but not sure where to start? How about right here?

Is that a real stone dial? A guide to natural, treated, and created stones

Watch Education

04.11.24

Is that a real stone dial? A guide to natural, treated, and created stones

Stone dials are slowly becoming a trend, but they are not always what they seem, with some man-made, some treated, and mislabelled.

How Timex has sold $1 watches for 170 years

In Depth

03.11.24

How Timex has sold $1 watches for 170 years

There have been plenty of ups and downs in the history of Timex, and its recent $1 watch release bookends them all perfectly.