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Mido revisits the first run of the Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 in black PVD

Introducing

13.08.24

Mido revisits the first run of the Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 in black PVD

The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer is back in black, with a PVD-coated case and three interchangeable straps.

Deep Freeze: the cool history of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic

In Depth

13.08.24

Deep Freeze: the cool history of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic

With its recent release we wanted to go back to the history books and discover the incredible story of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic.

The Detrash Likemania combines old-school design cues with new-school eco-friendly materials

Micro Mondays

12.08.24

The Detrash Likemania combines old-school design cues with new-school eco-friendly materials

Inspired by vintage Lemania pieces, this sustainable tool watch is almost entirely made from recycled materials.

Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst

Lists

11.08.24

Every MoonSwatch released so far, ranked from best to worst

Not all MoonSwatches are made equal.

Just when you thought a G-Shock couldn’t get any more utilitarian

Introducing

11.08.24

Just when you thought a G-Shock couldn’t get any more utilitarian

G-shocks has been a staple of the fashion community for years, and now the brand is leaning in with this Gorpcore collection.

Moritz Grossmann Central Seconds x Oliver Smith Jeweler Limited Edition debuts at Watch Week Aspen

Introducing

11.08.24

Moritz Grossmann Central Seconds x Oliver Smith Jeweler Limited Edition debuts at Watch Week Aspen

Watch Week Aspen is not only a new home for engaging horological events, but also a new Moritz Grossmann Central Seconds Limited Edition.

Why does the Omega Aqua Terra Ultra Light cost over US$50,000?

Opinion

11.08.24

Why does the Omega Aqua Terra Ultra Light cost over US$50,000?

One of Omega's most expensive watches, we examine what makes the Aqua Terra Ultra Light as costly as it is.

New releases from Omega, Audemars Piguet, Holthinrichs and more

Last Week in Watches

11.08.24

New releases from Omega, Audemars Piguet, Holthinrichs and more

A tribute to Olympic glory, more Royal Oak, and a collaborative effort between our colleagues and TAG Heuer.

Zach, Andrew, and Marcus share the watches they cannot justify buying

Video

10.08.24

Zach, Andrew, and Marcus share the watches they cannot justify buying

Today on Time+Tide Tribe, Zach, Andrew, and Marcus share the watches they desperately want but will never ever be able to justify buying. Watch the…

5 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s

Lists

10.08.24

5 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s

The 1950s could be considered an era of horological renaissance, and these are the watches that defined it.

The Time+Tide team Picks their Holy Trinity brands

Lists

10.08.24

The Time+Tide team Picks their Holy Trinity brands

We have some fun with our fantasy Holy Trinity brands, with the whole team chiming in with who they would pick.

Game over: how can other superdivers compete with the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster “Pacman”?

What We Wore

10.08.24

Game over: how can other superdivers compete with the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster “Pacman”?

1,000 meters water-resistant for less than US$1,000 - this retro dive watch's value proposition is pretty hard to beat.

5 vintage watch terms you should know that might save you a lot of headache

Watch Education

09.08.24

5 vintage watch terms you should know that might save you a lot of headache

Evaluating vintage watches is a bit of a minefield. Time+Tide has your back with vintage watch terms you should know.

Hermès reopens its Melbourne boutique, and it’s as elegant as you would expect

Friday Wind Down

09.08.24

Hermès reopens its Melbourne boutique, and it’s as elegant as you would expect

After occupying the heritage location for a decade, the Hermès Melbourne boutique has redecorated its home.

Longines Mainliner: Why my first-ever mechanical watch is ripe for a revival

Opinion

09.08.24

Longines Mainliner: Why my first-ever mechanical watch is ripe for a revival

In a watch marketplace with a greater appreciation for interesting case shapes, the Longines Mainliner could be a great revival for the brand.

Omega respond to mystery Daniel Craig Seamaster

News

09.08.24

Omega respond to mystery Daniel Craig Seamaster

Once again, actor Daniel Craig is strategically leaking a new Omega on behalf of the brand, wearing an unreleased Seamaster.

TAG Heuer and Hodinkee turn back the clock with the Carrera Seafarer

Introducing

09.08.24

TAG Heuer and Hodinkee turn back the clock with the Carrera Seafarer

TAG Heuer and Hodinkee tribute a collectible vintage model by combining a few references into one.

In Depth

08.08.24

Credor: A history of the Seiko Corporation’s most enigmatic brand and its defining characteristics

With Credor largely sheltered in Japan, we dig into the history of Seiko's secretive brand and its defining characteristics.

Yusuf Dikeç – what watch is the viral Turkish Olympic sport shooter wearing?

Pop Culture

08.08.24

Yusuf Dikeç – what watch is the viral Turkish Olympic sport shooter wearing?

Viral Olympic sport shooter Yusuf Dikeç has become beloved for his nonchalant aura at the Olympic Games - but what watch is he wearing?

Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz hits campaign trail wearing an excellent entry-level watch

Pop Culture

08.08.24

Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz hits campaign trail wearing an excellent entry-level watch

Tim Walz has joined the campaign trail as the Democratic nominee for Vice President and his choice of watch could not be more perfect.

6 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Buying Guides

08.08.24

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6 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.

Leonardo DiCaprio-backed ID Genève debuts vineyard-inspired limited edition

Introducing

07.08.24

Leonardo DiCaprio-backed ID Genève debuts vineyard-inspired limited edition

The ID Genève Nisiar Circular 1 Grenat Dial displays its creative pursuit of sustainability with a strap derived from raw grape marc.

King Seiko goes preppy with Ivy League inspiration and a new case size

Introducing

07.08.24

King Seiko goes preppy with Ivy League inspiration and a new case size

The smallest modern King Seiko to date tells the story of how influential Ivy League style has been on Japanese fashion, with a new 36mm…

Opinion

07.08.24

The pros and cons of owning a watch box

We all love our watches, but are we showing that love through how we store them when they're not on the wrist?

11 of the best GMT watches for tracking the time all around the globe

Buying Guides

06.08.24

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11 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.

Introducing

06.08.24

New summery Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore trio exhibits the brand’s distinct strength

Audemars Piguet balances tradition and adventurousness in its new trio of summer-themed Royal Oak Offshore watches.

Top 5 hunting tips to help you score your next bargain

Watch Education

06.08.24

Top 5 hunting tips to help you score your next bargain

Time+Tide's resident bargain hunter shares their secrets on finding one for yourself.

14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Buying Guides

05.08.24

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14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Pink dial watches have traditionally been dainty and blingy, but fortunately this is no longer the case. Here are some of the best.

The Hemel Airfoil HF15 is a practical pilot for the nostalgic soul

Micro Mondays

05.08.24

The Hemel Airfoil HF15 is a practical pilot for the nostalgic soul

Styled after the highly-practical British pilot's watches, the Hemel Airfoil HF15 packs lots of vintage cues for its attractive price.

Dive watches are not dressy, no matter how hard you try

Opinion

05.08.24

Dive watches are not dressy, no matter how hard you try

You could pair a diver with a suit or tux, but this is why you shouldn't.

Introducing our new podcast – Watches And

News

04.08.24

Introducing our new podcast – Watches And

In our debut podcast series, we take a step outside of watches to bring in stories that you would never have heard otherwise.

The secret to Usain Bolt’s success could have been scoliosis?

Interview

04.08.24

The secret to Usain Bolt’s success could have been scoliosis?

Usain Bolt and Andrew McUtchen talk racing, watches, music and, beer in Ibiza in our first episode of the Watches And podcast.

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time in green & gold epitomises the glamour of international travel

Hands On

04.08.24

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time in green & gold epitomises the glamour of international travel

Jamie takes a closer look at the stand-out model from the first Overseas collection with green dials.

The 16 best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

Buying Guides

04.08.24

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The 16 best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

We all know and love Seiko and Casio, but what about lesser-known, but equally as amazing brands from Japan?

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

04.08.24

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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

New releases from Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Chronoswiss and more

Last Week in Watches

04.08.24

New releases from Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Chronoswiss and more

Blancpain goes for (red) gold, Grand Seiko and Seiko tease with USA and EU exclusives.

Russell Crowe and Andrew reunite at Indoor Garden Party gig – but what was on Rusty’s wrist?

Pop Culture

03.08.24

Russell Crowe and Andrew reunite at Indoor Garden Party gig – but what was on Rusty’s wrist?

Andrew McUtchen caught up with Russell Crowe at a UK Indoor Garden Party gig, and naturally talked watches.

The three places you should never wear a smartwatch

Watch Culture

03.08.24

The three places you should never wear a smartwatch

There's nothing wrong with smartwatches, but there's a time and place for everything (pardon the pun).

Buying Guides

03.08.24

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10 of the best sector dial watches

Sector, scientific, railroad - this Art Deco dial style has multiple names, but is undoubtedly a watch enthusiast favourite.

100 Years, 100 Watches: Zach visits private Citizen exhibition in NYC

Video

03.08.24

100 Years, 100 Watches: Zach visits private Citizen exhibition in NYC

I knew the Citizen exhibition in NYC was celebrating its 100th anniversary, but i didn't know 100 watches would be on display.

Laurent Ferrier, the watchmaker with three careers, from Patek Philippe to Le Mans driver

In Depth

02.08.24

Laurent Ferrier, the watchmaker with three careers, from Patek Philippe to Le Mans driver

Find out how bringing the Nautilus to life, excelling at Le Mans, and family brought the Laurent Ferrier brand to life.

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

Friday Wind Down

02.08.24

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

Toys for Hospitalized Children's 4th annual luxury watch raffle supports a noble cause, with a coveted Royal Oak up for grabs.

9 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

02.08.24

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9 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.

The king of Breitling history (@watchfred) reveals personal watch collection

Interview

02.08.24

The king of Breitling history (@watchfred) reveals personal watch collection

Breitling has been on a bit of a tear of late, and Fred Mandelbaum is one of the reasons why.

Grand Seiko debuts two new kira-zuri USA exclusives that will stir up global envy

Introducing

01.08.24

Grand Seiko debuts two new kira-zuri USA exclusives that will stir up global envy

The dusty rose and cool blue dials of the new Grand Seiko USA exclusives are bound to have international fans groaning.

Andrew McUtchen tells the New York Times all about microbrands

When the New York Times wants to know about microbrands, Andrew McUtchen is often the first man they call.

The 7 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Buying Guides

01.08.24

The 7 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Hitting the open water? We highly recommend adding one of these watches to your kit list before setting sail.

The Chopard L.U.C Time Traveller One Black is a modern, monochromatic take on a world timer

What We Wore

31.07.24

The Chopard L.U.C Time Traveller One Black is a modern, monochromatic take on a world timer

This limited-edition Chopard is a contradictory watch: a traditional timepiece from a traditional brand with a very contemporary edge.

Have modern Omega dress watches been slept on for far too long?

Opinion

31.07.24

Have modern Omega dress watches been slept on for far too long?

The Rolex 1908 launched with much fanfare, so why has the Omega De Ville Tresor been overlooked for years?

Dive watches can be dressy, and this is why

Opinion

31.07.24

Dive watches can be dressy, and this is why

Has the old adage of not wearing your dive watch with a suit finally become outdated? There's an argument to made that is has.

Is the Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10 the “French Watch of the Year”?

Hands On

30.07.24

Is the Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10 the “French Watch of the Year”?

It's been named the "French Watch of the Year" by the Union de la Bijouterie Horlogerie, but is it worthy of that title?

10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

Buying Guides

30.07.24

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10 of the best gold watches that’ll have a hard time staying undercover

The allure of gold will never wane, and these are the watches making the most of it.

The underappreciated history of Mido, and where it stands today

In Depth

30.07.24

The underappreciated history of Mido, and where it stands today

Mido has an incredibly rich history, and its one we don't hear about often enough, so we took a dive into the archives to find…

7 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Buying Guides

29.07.24

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7 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Need a watch that can withstand the harshest things you can throw at it? Here are a few suggestions.

Certina doesn’t follow the downsizing trend with the brawny DS Action Diver Chrono

Hands On

29.07.24

Certina doesn’t follow the downsizing trend with the brawny DS Action Diver Chrono

Rather than issuing yet another small retro diver, Certina goes big.

The Héron Marinor Ghost is an anonymous spectre for the wrist

Micro Mondays

29.07.24

The Héron Marinor Ghost is an anonymous spectre for the wrist

With a bravely minimal design, this latest, and limited, diver from Héron brings a lot of fan favourite features to the party.

Learning about the madness of Magic Gold at the Hublot manufacture

In Depth

28.07.24

Learning about the madness of Magic Gold at the Hublot manufacture

Hublot Magic Gold is the world's first scratch-resistant 18k gold... But is it really? And how do they make it?

9 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Buying Guides

28.07.24

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9 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches on the market.

How Giannis Antetokounmpo uses his time to become an Olympian and NBA champion

Interview

28.07.24

How Giannis Antetokounmpo uses his time to become an Olympian and NBA champion

We sat down with the Greek Freak just before he starts his Olympic campaign to find out how he manages his time.

New releases from Hublot, Omega, Konstantin Chaykin and more

Last Week in Watches

28.07.24

New releases from Hublot, Omega, Konstantin Chaykin and more

The Olympics have started, so sports watches prevailed last week.

Citizen broadens Marvel Eco-Drive line in time for Deadpool & Wolverine

Introducing

27.07.24

Citizen broadens Marvel Eco-Drive line in time for Deadpool & Wolverine

Citizen extends its collaborative range with Marvel to include Deadpool & Wolverine Eco-Drive watches just in time for the film.

How Borgel and Taubert revolutionised water resistance

In Depth

27.07.24

How Borgel and Taubert revolutionised water resistance

Buffy tells the story of waterproofing pioneers Borgel and Taubert, the casemakers that preceded the modern dive watch.

17 of the best French watch brands keeping the historic craft alive

Buying Guides

27.07.24

17 of the best French watch brands keeping the historic craft alive

Being the cradle of watchmaking, France is bound to have some good watchmakers - and it does.