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Supreme and North Face have just made a jacket every watch wearer will love

24.11.22

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Supreme and North Face have just made a jacket every watch wearer will love

I know the folks down under are gearing up for summer, still cannot imagine a summery Christmas morning, but here in the northern hemisphere we…

Hands On

24.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portofino Perpetual Calendar IW344601 and IW344602

Most people associate IWC with pilot’s watches, which makes total sense due to their rich aviation history and classics like the Mark and Big Pilot…

Introducing

23.11.22

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INTRODUCING: Flame to please with the Oris Coulson Limited Edition

Oris has a long history at the forefront of environmental issues, releasing a continuous series of limited editions to benefit causes from ocean reef health…

Watches from the Pope, Randall Park, Coach K, Betty White to be auctioned off for charity

Lists

23.11.22

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Watches from the Pope, Randall Park, Coach K, Betty White to be auctioned off for charity

I always love to see watch auctions for charity. As a luxury segment, watches, especially of rarity or provenance, stand to bring in some serious…

Hands On

22.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph is now available in 38mm

Hamilton is an industry leader for watch cameos in film. Their timepieces have been interwoven into many silver screen narratives, with recent Christopher Nolan movies…

Australia is ready to vote to ditch the leap second at upcoming Paris summit

News

22.11.22

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Australia is ready to vote to ditch the leap second at upcoming Paris summit

Back in August we covered the idea of a “negative leap second“, in which, due to the record short day lengths a backward leap second…

Does the Atelier Wen Perception Wristcheck 传承 offer the most hypnotising dial of the year?

Introducing

21.11.22

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Does the Atelier Wen Perception Wristcheck 传承 offer the most hypnotising dial of the year?

After the wildly successful launch of Atelier Wen’s first batch of their handmade guilloché-dialled Perception, the brand is collaborating with Austen Chu of Wristcheck and…

Micro Mondays

21.11.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Trafford Watch Co. Crossroads

Trafford are shaping up to be a brand who are impossible to pin down, but if their releases continue the trend of happy surprises then…

Laco’s classic chronograph returns with the Laco Kiel.2

Watch Reviews

21.11.22

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Laco’s classic chronograph returns with the Laco Kiel.2

As one of the clear leaders of German-made pilot’s watches, Laco’s chronograph releases are few and far between. While the flieger essentials Type A and…

The memes of the week: Dumb buys, colonoscopies and the wisdom of dads

Pop Culture

21.11.22

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The memes of the week: Dumb buys, colonoscopies and the wisdom of dads

Hospital chic (via @watchumor) Style is about being appropriately dressed for the occasion. But sometimes life throws you a sartorial curveball. Having to submit to…

Hands On

20.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The HYT Moon Runner Supernova Red Magma and White Neon

While other manufactures rely on hands or discs to convey information, HYT developed a means of utilising fluid to show the time – carving out…

Hands On

20.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Titoni Airmaster delivers classic vibes and a dial in ‘glacier turquoise’

Having produced watches under the names Felca and Felco throughout the 1920s to ‘50s, the brand morphed into the more modern-sounding Titoni in the slick…

Platinum status: The psychological reason why we think heavy watches are more valuable

News

20.11.22

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Platinum status: The psychological reason why we think heavy watches are more valuable

Platinum is the acceptable form of heavy metal. The reason for this isn’t just down to the lack of spandex trousers and apocalyptic imagery. It’s…

Video

19.11.22

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VIDEO: The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime fuses traditional elegance with sporty zing

Originally creating bespoke watches for clients one at a time, Speake-Marin established a unique style that guarantees curiosity when spotted on the wrist. Their cult following…

Interview

19.11.22

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INTERVIEW: A virtual hot lap with Formula 1’s rising star George Russell

It’s been an eventful 12 months for George Russell. After his first real taste of Formula One victory was cruelly taken away from him as…

Introducing

19.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Brellum Pandial LE.3 DD DLC Chronometer

It’s easy for panda-dialled chronographs to be pigeonholed into a specific look, or to draw comparisons with other watches that have popularised the colour scheme.…

Why the Cartier collection of Tyler, The Creator matters

Opinion

19.11.22

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Why the Cartier collection of Tyler, The Creator matters

It’ll be no surprise to you to hear that another rapper has been on record showing off their watch collection. Tyler, The Creator, however, is…

This new Gerald Genta watch displays Mickey Mouse playing football ahead of the World Cup

Introducing

18.11.22

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This new Gerald Genta watch displays Mickey Mouse playing football ahead of the World Cup

Gerald Genta Disney watches are über collectable these days. So when Gerald Genta, owned by Bulgari, revived the collection with a new Mickey Mouse “Smiley”…

Friday Wind Down

18.11.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Nomos, Kurono and Louis Erard drops this week

This week for the Wind Down I am going to dig into some last-minute headlines you may have missed. Within the last 24 hours, Nomos,…

My top five picks from the Ineichen Complications auction

Auctions

18.11.22

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My top five picks from the Ineichen Complications auction

The auctions at Ineichen never disappoint and, on December 3, that track record continues. Because on that day, at 2pm CET, bidding will begin for…

Watch Education

18.11.22

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IN-DEPTH: The history of stone dials

It’s incredibly rare that anything truly new happens in the watch world, and even the most groundbreaking innovations can often have their roots in technology…

The new TAG Heuer Carrera in yellow gold is a gentleman’s racing chrono

Introducing

17.11.22

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The new TAG Heuer Carrera in yellow gold is a gentleman’s racing chrono

When you think of iconic Formula 1 liveries, the John Player Special hues of black and gold gracing Lotus’ cars through the ’70s and ’80s…

£80k Omega spends 20 years in a drawer until this recent episode of Antiques Roadshow

News

17.11.22

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£80k Omega spends 20 years in a drawer until this recent episode of Antiques Roadshow

As watch collectors we all wish to one day stumble on a “barnyard” find. An old watch that’s dug up and sold at an estate…

And one more thing… The last Zenith Defy Classics ever just dropped in collaboration with Fusalp

Introducing

17.11.22

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And one more thing… The last Zenith Defy Classics ever just dropped in collaboration with Fusalp

I am by no means an avid skier. My first experience on the slopes was last year on a press trip with Hublot, my instructor…

Hands On

16.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition is a sporty refresh of the best value Swiss GMT around

Special edition watches can celebrate anniversaries, achievements or celebrity tie-ins, but sometimes a special edition can just exist because the watch is special. Mido’s latest…

Hands On

16.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Automatic IW500715 is handsome and powerful

I recently tackled the new IWC Portugieser Chronograph IW371620, a solid summer watch that brings the youthful summer vibes to a classic and storied collection…

Rich Flex: Drake or 21 Savage – who has the better watch collection?

Pop Culture

16.11.22

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Rich Flex: Drake or 21 Savage – who has the better watch collection?

21, can you do sum’ for me? Can you hit a lil’ rich flex for me? On Drake and 21 Savage’s recently dropped collaborative album Her Loss,…

Introducing

15.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Yema Wristmaster Traveller Micro-Rotor is a charming take on the integrated bracelet sports watch

One of the things that sets Yema apart from their competitors, whether you ever considered them a microbrand or not, was that they had their…

Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”

News

15.11.22

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Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”

Charity auctions can often be some of the watch world’s most exciting events, as brands stretch their creativity for one-off watches that are instantly collectible.…

Enough Birch: The Grand Seiko SLGH019 proves there is far more dial-ground to cover in Evolution 9

Watch Reviews

15.11.22

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Enough Birch: The Grand Seiko SLGH019 proves there is far more dial-ground to cover in Evolution 9

Evolution 9 was born to usher in a new era and tier of Grand Seiko watchmaking. It brought forth their most faceted case yet, with…

Micro Mondays

14.11.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Varon Chiri Blazer is a dressy everyday watch for a remarkable price

It’s no secret that microbrands can often provide incredible watches for the money, but that doesn’t mean that they can get away with putting no…

Pop Culture

14.11.22

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The best watch memes of the week

As the watch world becomes ever more hyperactive on social media, every week dozens of horological memes proliferate across the various channels. The beauty of…

Hands On

14.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Carbotech and Blu Abisso deliver brooding looks and high-tech attitude

Love them or hate them, the journey of Panerai has been an incredible evolution. Since the practical yet eccentric cushion-cased dive watches of the 1930s…

Introducing

13.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer M Skindiver III Beyond combines slick looks with rugged swagger

As a brand of both honoured heritage and cutting-edge design, we’re quite used to seeing a mix of looks from Ball. Generally, they have a…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

13.11.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #27 “GPHG Prize Categories”

The GPHGs each year are a big moment for the watch industry. But as spectators, some find particular prize categories quite confusing – especially if…

Norqain speaks our language with new bronze and green Adventure Sport 42mm

Introducing

13.11.22

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Norqain speaks our language with new bronze and green Adventure Sport 42mm

I may not be an Aussie myself, but green and gold tones definitely get the T+T HQ going. Norqain recently moved upmarket with their Wild…

Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Pop Culture

12.11.22

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Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Comedy comes in many forms. Some stand-ups prefer one-liners, hot-takes on political and social issues, dating disasters, or embellished “true” stories. And then there are…

MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards

Watch Reviews

12.11.22

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MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards

Editor’s Note: Yesterday, the 2022 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) was held. For those who don’t know, it is basically the Oscars of watchmaking.…

Chris Evans unveiled as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive while wearing this watch…

Pop Culture

12.11.22

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Chris Evans unveiled as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive while wearing this watch…

Chris Evans has long been beloved by audiences worldwide. From the early years of his career in Not Another Teen Movie, to the role of…

VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s elemental SBGW293 and SBGW291 are a celebration of fine details

Hands On

11.11.22

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VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s elemental SBGW293 and SBGW291 are a celebration of fine details

Grand Seiko and special releases – name a better love story. The duo we’re looking at today, the air-inspired silvery SBGW291 Kuuki and earthy SBGW293…

Friday Wind Down

11.11.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A week of awards with Hamilton’s BTCA and the GPHGs

This week seems to be the week of awards shows. I was in California last weekend for the Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards, while today…

Introducing

11.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Speake-Marin x Watches of Switzerland One & Two Dual Time

When you think of a GMT watch with a blue dial, your mind probably goes to one of many sports watch classics. Having almost nothing…

Introducing

11.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Ventura L 14K Gold Limited Edition

If we’re being honest, most watch brands wouldn’t get away with releasing a watch like the Ventura today. It’s unashamedly weird, full of retro-futuristic quirks…

Video

11.11.22

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VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin Trilogy

If you’ve been following Time+Tide closely, you’ll have noticed that Andrew has had some pretty special moments in Switzerland recently. As much as a visit…

Introducing

10.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Minase 7 Windows Hakose Urushi collection

For me, Minase are one of the few brands who can beat Grand Seiko in their level of artful dials, finishing quality and ingenuity. In…

How I learned to stop worrying and love bolder watches

Opinion

10.11.22

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How I learned to stop worrying and love bolder watches

It’s a bit similar to haircuts. Looking back at photos from my youth recalls all sorts of misadventures in the barber’s chair. There was the…

Grand Seiko debuts the manually wound Spring Drive SBGY011 in a 44GS case

Introducing

10.11.22

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Grand Seiko debuts the manually wound Spring Drive SBGY011 in a 44GS case

Grand Seiko is known for their colorful and textured dials born from natural muses. The Japanese philosophy of translating their surrounding nature into their craft…

Hands On

09.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Delma Montego is a bold chronograph with plenty of macho swagger

A company had to muster real tenacity to make it through the Quartz Crisis, but Delma managed to thrive instead of survive during those tough…

Hands On

09.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force P.03 for Collective looks to make high horology more casual

Collaborative limited editions are nothing new to the industry. It would seem over the last few years we see one debut every month, and the…

The astounding history of Waldan Watches unfolds like a Hollywood movie

Watch Education

08.11.22

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The astounding history of Waldan Watches unfolds like a Hollywood movie

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the name Waldan before. Their USA-assembled Heritage Series of daily wear watches have been well-received…

Hands On

08.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey Limited Edition

With a collection name like Big Bang, the word “discrete” usually would not come to mind. But the Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey and…

Introducing

07.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Black and Gold Capsule collection

Everyone loves black and gold as a colour combination, whether it’s the halls of a glamorous art deco building, a fashionable outfit, or a tastefully…

Micro Mondays

07.11.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: With a design that’s clean and serene, the Wolter Classic lets every detail breathe

For the last few years, watchmaking has really been throwing off the shackles of stylistic repression across independent and large-scale manufacturers, leading to some of…

The Apple Watch is the enemy of mindfulness – mechanical watches will keep you sane

Opinion

07.11.22

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The Apple Watch is the enemy of mindfulness – mechanical watches will keep you sane

You know what sounds nice? Mindfulness. You know — being in the moment. Noting your breath, checking in on the breeze, and focusing on the…

Video

06.11.22

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VIDEO: The truth behind the Royal Oak’s construction

Despite being over 50 years old, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak has never ceased to be a thought provoker. Even though the signature octagonal design…

Top 5 questions I get when people find out I’m a watch reviewer

Lists

06.11.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #26 “Hamilton Watches in Film”

In honour of the Behind The Camera Awards presented by Hamilton Watches later today, what better time than the present to test your knowledge on…

The LeJour Brooklyn throws its hat in the ring for best affordable Datejust alternative

Introducing

05.11.22

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The LeJour Brooklyn throws its hat in the ring for best affordable Datejust alternative

LeJour is one of those rare success stories of an extinct Swiss brand being revived with a modern catalogue, and they continue to move from…

Introducing

05.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT Chocolate will add a few Twix up your sleeve

Some say that it’s a fashion faux-pas to mix black with brown, but rules are meant to be broken. Just as steel and gold can…

Delugs delivers with a range of high-end rubber straps for the Tissot PRX

In The Shop

04.11.22

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Delugs delivers with a range of high-end rubber straps for the Tissot PRX

Fans of the best affordable integrated bracelet sports watch, rejoice! While possibly a bold claim, no other big box brand has managed to grasp the…

Friday Wind Down

04.11.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Jaeger-LeCoultre opens pop-up Reverso 1931 Café in NYC

This week Jaeger-LeCoultre brought their pop-up Reverso 1931 Café to the upper east side of New York City. Jaeger-LeCoultre explains: “This season, the Reverso 1931…

The CODE41 Mecascape is like a sci-fi take on a pocket watch from another astral dimension

Introducing

04.11.22

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The CODE41 Mecascape is like a sci-fi take on a pocket watch from another astral dimension

We’ve all been guilty of it plenty of times. You head out wearing your favourite watch, feel the urge to check the time, and before…

I bought four of my friends Seikos in 2019 – here’s how much they’re worth now

Lists

04.11.22

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I bought four of my friends Seikos in 2019 – here’s how much they’re worth now

I’ll admit that 2019 was a fantastic time for me personally. Not only was I blissfully unaware of the oncoming pandemic, but it was also…

Latest articles

Supreme and North Face have just made a jacket every watch wearer will love

HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portofino Perpetual Calendar IW344601 and IW344602

INTRODUCING: Flame to please with the Oris Coulson Limited Edition

Watches from the Pope, Randall Park, Coach K, Betty White to be auctioned off for charity

HANDS-ON: The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph is now available in 38mm

Australia is ready to vote to ditch the leap second at upcoming Paris summit

Does the Atelier Wen Perception Wristcheck 传承 offer the most hypnotising dial of the year?

MICRO MONDAYS: The Trafford Watch Co. Crossroads

Laco’s classic chronograph returns with the Laco Kiel.2

The memes of the week: Dumb buys, colonoscopies and the wisdom of dads

HANDS-ON: The HYT Moon Runner Supernova Red Magma and White Neon

HANDS-ON: The Titoni Airmaster delivers classic vibes and a dial in ‘glacier turquoise’

Platinum status: The psychological reason why we think heavy watches are more valuable

VIDEO: The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime fuses traditional elegance with sporty zing

INTERVIEW: A virtual hot lap with Formula 1’s rising star George Russell

INTRODUCING: The Brellum Pandial LE.3 DD DLC Chronometer

Why the Cartier collection of Tyler, The Creator matters

This new Gerald Genta watch displays Mickey Mouse playing football ahead of the World Cup

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Nomos, Kurono and Louis Erard drops this week

My top five picks from the Ineichen Complications auction

IN-DEPTH: The history of stone dials

The new TAG Heuer Carrera in yellow gold is a gentleman’s racing chrono

£80k Omega spends 20 years in a drawer until this recent episode of Antiques Roadshow

And one more thing… The last Zenith Defy Classics ever just dropped in collaboration with Fusalp

HANDS-ON: The Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition is a sporty refresh of the best value Swiss GMT around

HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Automatic IW500715 is handsome and powerful

Rich Flex: Drake or 21 Savage – who has the better watch collection?

INTRODUCING: The Yema Wristmaster Traveller Micro-Rotor is a charming take on the integrated bracelet sports watch

Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”

Enough Birch: The Grand Seiko SLGH019 proves there is far more dial-ground to cover in Evolution 9

MICRO MONDAYS: The Varon Chiri Blazer is a dressy everyday watch for a remarkable price

The best watch memes of the week

HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Carbotech and Blu Abisso deliver brooding looks and high-tech attitude

INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer M Skindiver III Beyond combines slick looks with rugged swagger

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #27 “GPHG Prize Categories”

Norqain speaks our language with new bronze and green Adventure Sport 42mm

Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

MB&F Sequential EVO takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix prize at 2022 GPHG Awards

Chris Evans unveiled as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive while wearing this watch…

VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s elemental SBGW293 and SBGW291 are a celebration of fine details

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A week of awards with Hamilton’s BTCA and the GPHGs

INTRODUCING: The Speake-Marin x Watches of Switzerland One & Two Dual Time

INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Ventura L 14K Gold Limited Edition

VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin Trilogy

INTRODUCING: The Minase 7 Windows Hakose Urushi collection

How I learned to stop worrying and love bolder watches

Grand Seiko debuts the manually wound Spring Drive SBGY011 in a 44GS case

HANDS-ON: The Delma Montego is a bold chronograph with plenty of macho swagger

HANDS-ON: The Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force P.03 for Collective looks to make high horology more casual

The astounding history of Waldan Watches unfolds like a Hollywood movie

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey Limited Edition

INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Black and Gold Capsule collection

MICRO MONDAYS: With a design that’s clean and serene, the Wolter Classic lets every detail breathe

The Apple Watch is the enemy of mindfulness – mechanical watches will keep you sane

VIDEO: The truth behind the Royal Oak’s construction

Top 5 questions I get when people find out I’m a watch reviewer

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #26 “Hamilton Watches in Film”

The LeJour Brooklyn throws its hat in the ring for best affordable Datejust alternative

INTRODUCING: The Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT Chocolate will add a few Twix up your sleeve

Delugs delivers with a range of high-end rubber straps for the Tissot PRX

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Jaeger-LeCoultre opens pop-up Reverso 1931 Café in NYC

The CODE41 Mecascape is like a sci-fi take on a pocket watch from another astral dimension

I bought four of my friends Seikos in 2019 – here’s how much they’re worth now