Buying Guides Archives - Time+Tide Watches The Home of Watch Culture Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:15:58 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 The best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-white-dial-watches/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:01:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=240330 Some of the most refreshing dials to look at on the market today.

The post The best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Best gift watches under $500, from sturdy stocking stuffers to retro throwbacks https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-watches-under-500/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:00:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=111863 Just in time for the holidays, we pick the best gift watches under $500.

The post Best gift watches under $500, from sturdy stocking stuffers to retro throwbacks appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 6 of the best jump hour watches that make time-telling easier and cooler https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-jump-hour-watches/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:01:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239818 Complicate the movement to simplify time-telling.

The post 6 of the best jump hour watches that make time-telling easier and cooler appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The best analogue watches for kids that could turn them into future watch nerds https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-kids-watches/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=160839 Digital watches are all well and good - and we love them! But if you want your kids to learn reading analogue time, start with these.

The post The best analogue watches for kids that could turn them into future watch nerds appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The Time+Tide holiday gift guide: all the best gift ideas for watch enthusiasts https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-timetide-holiday-gift-guide/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:55:52 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239485 We've assembled a comprehensive list of gift recommendations for all sorts of watch lovers at all sorts of budgets.

The post The Time+Tide holiday gift guide: all the best gift ideas for watch enthusiasts appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 7 of the best Roman numeral watches that have all the classical elegance you’ll need https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-roman-numeral-watches/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:00:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=199500 We look at the best watches using the most classic numeral design.

The post 7 of the best Roman numeral watches that have all the classical elegance you’ll need appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 7 of the best ana-digi watches when you need the best of both worlds https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-ana-digi-watches/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:30:22 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=207811 Non-traditional and utilitarian - here are our favourites.

The post 7 of the best ana-digi watches when you need the best of both worlds appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone https://timeandtidewatches.com/rose-gold-watches-buying-guide/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:31:12 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239474 Rose gold can be the most overlooked of all precious metals, but it is extremely versatile, as this list proves.

The post Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The 5 best monopusher chronographs, for when two pushers is one too many https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-monopusher-chronographs/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 06:00:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239401 These days, monopusher chronographs are an anachronistic oddity - but they're still very cool.

The post The 5 best monopusher chronographs, for when two pushers is one too many appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-stealth-watches/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:10:03 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=114556 Luxury watches are associated with being flashy and flexed on the wrist, but stealth watches subtly ooze cool.

The post 10 of the best stealth watches that fly under the radar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 7 of the best stealth wealth watches that exude old money https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-stealth-wealth-watches/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:30:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=148837 If you've not fully caught onto the stealth wealth trend, our buying guide should clarify everything.

The post 7 of the best stealth wealth watches that exude old money appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 6 of the best sapphire watches from $6,000 to $1.3 million https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-sapphire-case-watches/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 09:01:53 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238879 Sapphire cases are still a rarity in watchmaking, but what's the difference between a four-figure and six-figure example?

The post 6 of the best sapphire watches from $6,000 to $1.3 million appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> To change things up on the fly, these are the best watches with quick-change strap systems https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-watches-with-quick-change-straps/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:01:01 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239021 Being able to change out the strap can make your watch feel brand new, but not every brand offers these innovative quick change systems.

The post To change things up on the fly, these are the best watches with quick-change strap systems appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 9 of the best hand-made guilloché dials – no stamped or CNC-machined trickery https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-guilloche-dial-watches/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:31:33 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238680 We take a look at brands preserving this age-old decoration technique.

The post 9 of the best hand-made guilloché dials – no stamped or CNC-machined trickery appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 7 of the best mother of pearl watches for all wrists from $80 to $8,000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-mother-of-pearl-watches/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:01:15 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237972 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.

The post 7 of the best mother of pearl watches for all wrists from $80 to $8,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 6 of the best tantalum watches that are literal and figurative heavyweights https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-tantalum-watches/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 21:01:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238462 The grey-blue material is famous for its resilience to machining, but also its beauty.

The post 6 of the best tantalum watches that are literal and figurative heavyweights appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Plastic fantastic: the 6 best plastic watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-plastic-watches/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:05 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238537 Plastic doesn't have to equal cheap - here are the watches to prove it.

The post Plastic fantastic: the 6 best plastic watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-enamel-dial-watches/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:00:54 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238324 In case you've wondered what the difference between $500 and $200,000 dials is.

The post Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-yellow-dial-watches/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:30:03 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=134987 Add some sunshine to your life with these yellow dial watches, as the nights start to get longer and days get shorter.

The post The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-18th-birthday-gift-watches/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:00:22 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=194549 Not sure what to get your soon-to-be-adult? Let us help you with that.

The post 10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The 6 best pulsometer watches you can buy in a heartbeat (more or less) https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-pulsometer-watches/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:22 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=148418 These will get your heart racing in no time.

The post The 6 best pulsometer watches you can buy in a heartbeat (more or less) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 7 of the best affordable dive watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-affordable-dive-watches/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:00:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=133190 Here are a bunch of great dive watches from several different brands that will all ring up the till less than US$5,000.

The post 7 of the best affordable dive watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 10 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-quartz-watches/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:59:28 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237338 Here's a few reasons why quartz watches should not just be low-cost alternatives to their mechanical counterparts.

The post 10 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait? https://timeandtidewatches.com/rolex-gmt-pepsi-alternatives/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 09:01:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237743 Sometimes you just can't wait, and when it comes to getting a Pepsi bezel on your wrist, you don't have to.

The post What to do if you want a Pepsi, but you don’t want to wait? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-jewellery-watches/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 06:01:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237556 Buffy explores the watches that give you the best bling for buck.

The post 12 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The 7 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-salmon-dial-watches/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-salmon-dial-watches/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:30:25 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-salmon-dials/ Nothing says vintage like the warm flash of pink in the dials of yesteryear, but here are some great modern salmon dials worth considering.

The post The 7 best salmon dial watches for collectors with delicious taste appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-salmon-dial-watches/feed/ 0 7 of the best meteorite dial watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-meteorite-dial-watches/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:00:26 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=198562 Describing a dial as out-of-this-world might sound a little over the top, but for these watches, it's pretty accurate.

The post 7 of the best meteorite dial watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> From minimalism to sprezzatura – these are the best Italian watch brands https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-italian-watches/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:40:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=199495 Some classics and some newcomers.

The post From minimalism to sprezzatura – these are the best Italian watch brands appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 7 of the spookiest watches for Halloween 2024 https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-halloween-watches/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:55:25 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=197587 Get your spook on with these 7 watches that range from Gothic and grim to just plain goofy.

The post 7 of the spookiest watches for Halloween 2024 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 11 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-stone-dial-watches/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:30:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=115979 There's a stone dial watch our there to suit most tastes.

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