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HANDS ON: Is this green Omega Seamaster 300 the most attractive ever?

Omega Seamaster 300 Aug 18, 2022

HANDS ON: Is this green Omega Seamaster 300 the most attractive ever?

Green, green, oh… green. In 2021, green was the undisputed colour of the year with every watch manufacture under the sun presenting a design in the hue. Sure, you can’t go wrong with a black or white dial – their versatility is unmatched. But collectors need colour to liven up their watch boxes, and even … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: Is this green Omega Seamaster 300 the most attractive ever? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Could this be the future of the Powermatic 80?

Tissot it can now be Aug 18, 2022

Could this be the future of the Powermatic 80?

If you spend any time reading Time+Tide, or are generally interested in the entry-level luxury end of the market, you would’ve undoubtedly come across Swatch Group’s class centurion – the Powermatic 80. Initially manufactured as an evolution of the ETA 2824, and exclusively for Tissot, it can now be found in virtually every Swatch Group … ContinuedThe post Could this be the future of the Powermatic 80? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda chronograph is the essence of sporty luxury

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda chronograph Aug 17, 2022

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda chronograph is the essence of sporty luxury

Parmigiani Fleurier’s approach to design has taken a minimalist turn of late, most notably with the Tonda PF collection. Nevertheless, as a maker of luxury sports watches, they’re still striving to find ways to implement that athletic aesthetic into their pieces, and the ones we had the pleasure of looking at here give a great … ContinuedThe post The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda chronograph is the essence of sporty luxury appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Hanhart Pioneer Mk I and Mk II Reverse Panda

INTRODUCING: The Hanhart Pioneer Mk I and Mk II Reverse Panda

With a name like Pioneer, it should come as no surprise that the Hanhard Pioneer Mk I and Mk II have some significant historical relevance. Built around the ‘Calibre 40’ movement, these watches were originally designed in the late 1930s for German pilots and soon became fairly legendary. The now-iconic red accents on the bezel … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hanhart Pioneer Mk I and Mk II Reverse Panda appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watches that will help you calm down and cheer up

Ming Aug 15, 2022

Watches that will help you calm down and cheer up

We don’t want be party-poopers here, but let’s face it, the End Times do increasingly seem to be nigh. Reasons not to be cheerful include global warming, the pandemic, the ongoing war in the Ukraine and escalating tensions in Taiwan. Throw in a spot of monkeypox and the fact that a pint of beer now … ContinuedThe post Watches that will help you calm down and cheer up appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS ON: The Horage Supersede is an indy GMT that overdelivers on expectations

HANDS ON: The Horage Supersede is an indy GMT that overdelivers on expectations

The watch space has arguably never been more exciting and this is largely due to the rise of independents and microbrands. To permeate through so many established brands, these smaller players know they need to deliver standout timepieces – whether through distinct aesthetics or exceptional value propositions. One independent that has definitely caught the attention of … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: The Horage Supersede is an indy GMT that overdelivers on expectations appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MICRO MONDAYS: The CIGA Design Blue Planet won a GPHG award, yet is still surprisingly affordable

Ming across my desk has Aug 15, 2022

MICRO MONDAYS: The CIGA Design Blue Planet won a GPHG award, yet is still surprisingly affordable

During my time at Time+Tide, the flow of curious timekeepers coming across my desk has been constant, yet, the CIGA Design Blue Planet stands out as one of the more notable ones. As the first Chinese brand to ever win an award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, claiming the Challenge Watch Prize in … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The CIGA Design Blue Planet won a GPHG award, yet is still surprisingly affordable appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Evolution of a collection: Nick Faldo’s watch box steers well clear of the rough

Evolution of a collection: Nick Faldo’s watch box steers well clear of the rough

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when golfing and broadcast legend Sir Nick Faldo recently ended his final broadcast as CBS’ golf analyst for the past 16 years. With a career that includes 41 tournament wins, including three British Open and three Masters victories, as well as captaining the European Ryder Cup team, … ContinuedThe post Evolution of a collection: Nick Faldo’s watch box steers well clear of the rough appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Study reveals 8% of men believe they could beat a lion in a fistfight. Here are the watches they wear

Study reveals 8% of men believe they could beat a lion in a fistfight. Here are the watches they wear

Study reveals 8% of men believe they could beat a lion in a fistfight. Here are the watches they wear (probably).The post Study reveals 8% of men believe they could beat a lion in a fistfight. Here are the watches they wear appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

OPINION: Are publications hyping up “collapsing” watch prices?

Audemars Piguet Aug 13, 2022

OPINION: Are publications hyping up “collapsing” watch prices?

For the last month every publication under the sun has seen a traffic gold-mine in the purported “collapse” in secondary pricing for “hype” watches from Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe among others. Even we tackled the subject with our own reader-alluring doom and gloom headline. But, after fully digesting the situation, I am beginning … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Are publications hyping up “collapsing” watch prices? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Seiko Prospex SPB347J “Noosa”

Seiko Prospex SPB347J “Noosa” Seiko Aug 11, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Seiko Prospex SPB347J “Noosa”

Seiko is launching a new Australasian Limited Edition from the Prospex range that is inspired by one of the most stunning holiday destinations in Australia – Noosa in Queensland. The colourway for this timepiece is the seemingly always on-trend black and blue but adds popping bright yellow accents. The dial has a very subtle texture … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Seiko Prospex SPB347J “Noosa” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Seiko Prospex SRPJ53K “Eucalyptus”

Seiko Prospex SRPJ53K “Eucalyptus” Seiko Aug 11, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Seiko Prospex SRPJ53K “Eucalyptus”

Seiko has gone beyond the green and gold to release two watches inspired by Australia’s natural environment that will be limited to the Australasian market. We’ll tackle the first of these now: the Prospex SRPJ35K “Eucalyptus”, but you can read our first impressions of the Prospex SBP347J “Noosa” right here. Both watches are released along … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Seiko Prospex SRPJ53K “Eucalyptus” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Willem Dafoe and the ever-cheeky Konstantin Chaykin

Grand Seiko Aug 11, 2022

Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Willem Dafoe and the ever-cheeky Konstantin Chaykin

Editor’s Note: When Nicolas Cage recently gushed over his Grand Seiko on the red carpet, many of you in the comments noted how he should become an ambassador for the brand – and we agreed it would definitely be a fun pairing. This then got us thinking what other ambassador match-ups we would want to see. … ContinuedThe post Fantasy Watch Ambassador: Willem Dafoe and the ever-cheeky Konstantin Chaykin appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

We can’t believe that Andrew said this about watches in the New York Times

We can’t believe that Andrew said this about watches in the New York Times

EDITOR’S NOTE: Generally when people are interviewed by an august publication like the New York Times they tend to play things fairly safe. Luckily, when Robin Swithinbank rang Andrew for a quote for this story he was just returning from a long lunch. Hence the rather colourful quotes he came out with at the end … ContinuedThe post We can’t believe that Andrew said this about watches in the New York Times appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Scratching beneath the surface - should you engrave your watch?

Scratching beneath the surface - should you engrave your watch?

Watches have always been much more than tellers of time. They hold memories and are one of the most personal items someone can own. With that in mind, it shouldn’t be surprising when more is added to the equation by getting a watch engraved. Whether through a message or symbol etched on the back, it’s … ContinuedThe post Scratching beneath the surface – should you engrave your watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bamford, TAG Heuer and Highsnobiety combine to pay tribute to an automotive icon

TAG Heuer Aug 10, 2022

Bamford, TAG Heuer and Highsnobiety combine to pay tribute to an automotive icon

It’s the tail-end of the 1980s, and you and your stockbroker buddies are ripping down the Autobahn in the two fastest cars in the world – the Ferrari F40 and Porsche 959. Suddenly, you notice a flash of yellow in your rear-view mirror, which disappears in front of you as quickly as it appeared behind. … ContinuedThe post Bamford, TAG Heuer and Highsnobiety combine to pay tribute to an automotive icon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Earth just broke the record for the shortest recorded day in modern history. What does this mean?

Earth just broke the record for the shortest recorded day in modern history. What does this mean?

Watch lovers are obsessed with accurate timekeeping, and brands always look to standout with various certifications – whether COSC, METAS or Superlative Chronometer standards among others. Every time I set my watch, I always sync it – to the second – to my Watchville app clock, which effectively displays my iPhone’s highly synchronised time based … ContinuedThe post Earth just broke the record for the shortest recorded day in modern history. What does this mean? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Why my paranoia about toxic metals means I need a gold watch. Maybe several…

Why my paranoia about toxic metals means I need a gold watch. Maybe several…

I’ve always associated gold watches with Bond villains and 1980s stockbrokers – and yet I still want to be wealthy enough to wear them. Why? Because wearing steel watches freaks me out – even if it is just a little. You see, most watch cases use 316L steel, otherwise known as surgical grade steel. It’s … ContinuedThe post Why my paranoia about toxic metals means I need a gold watch. Maybe several… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ben Affleck’s watch collection is choc-full of surprises

Richard Mille Aug 8, 2022

Ben Affleck’s watch collection is choc-full of surprises

Rolex, AP, Richard Mille. If you were taking a multiple choice test on which watch a celebrity was wearing, the three aforementioned brands would be your safest bets. That’s because celebrities are often fairly safe with their wristwear. Even if they stretch beyond the common three, whatever other brands we catch on their wrists tend … ContinuedThe post Ben Affleck’s watch collection is choc-full of surprises appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres

Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres

The in-house fascination in watches becomes a moot point when you recognize the number of watches with Vaucher-based calibres.The post Six of the best watch brands that use Vaucher-based calibres appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MICRO MONDAYS: The RZE Valour 38 delivers a titanium field watch for under $300 USD

MICRO MONDAYS: The RZE Valour 38 delivers a titanium field watch for under $300 USD

It’s hard to believe RZE have only been around for two years, but they are one of the ultimate microbrand success stories. Having released their first watch in the heart of the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic, nobody particularly expected the emerging business to survive, but during that period, online watch sales skyrocketed. In particular, RZE found … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The RZE Valour 38 delivers a titanium field watch for under $300 USD appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The HYT Hastroid is like an alien spaceship for the wrist (in a good way)

HYT Aug 7, 2022

INTRODUCING: The HYT Hastroid is like an alien spaceship for the wrist (in a good way)

Innovation is always risky, but HYT paid the ultimate price in 2021 when they were forced into bankruptcy less than 10 years after announcing their award-winning H1 watch to raucous reception. Now only a year later, HYT have been resurrected by Kairos Technology Switzerland - an innovative company in their own right who have appointed … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The HYT Hastroid is like an alien spaceship for the wrist (in a good way) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The scream team - the top 5 evil looking watches

Ming ly always striving Aug 6, 2022

The scream team - the top 5 evil looking watches

Between associating themselves with moon landings and war heroes, watch brands are seemingly always striving for a sense of valour and achievement. Although there’s nothing wrong with that, the endless romanticism can get a bit tiring at times, and often the biggest relief is to see something go wildly in the other direction. Put on … ContinuedThe post The scream team – the top 5 evil looking watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko dropped the mic with the SLGT003 “Kodo” Constant Force Tourbillon

Grand Seiko dropped Aug 6, 2022

HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko dropped the mic with the SLGT003 “Kodo” Constant Force Tourbillon

When the Grand Seiko SLGT003 “Kodo” made its debut at Watches & Wonders it was a definitive "drop the mic" moment.The post HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko dropped the mic with the SLGT003 “Kodo” Constant Force Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Four watches that look great on their own, but are hard to pair with an outfit

Four watches that look great on their own, but are hard to pair with an outfit

There are pretty watches that go with everything, and watches so ugly that they go with nothing. But, how about the watches that are pretty, yet present the nigh impossible challenge of pairing them with an outfit that matches their aesthetic? Inspired by my time with the first entrant on this list, I realised that … ContinuedThe post Four watches that look great on their own, but are hard to pair with an outfit appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Indian watch market: Switzerland’s next big target

The Indian watch market: Switzerland’s next big target

For years, Swiss brands have heavily invested in the Chinese market. Which has made sense, as year after year, the watch market there continues to be the largest in the world. Yet, with the recent pandemic and China’s love affair with lockdowns, many brands are realising some diversification wouldn’t hurt. And as they’ve scoured the … ContinuedThe post The Indian watch market: Switzerland’s next big target appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The crazed battle for Oscar Piastri’s wrist

The crazed battle for Oscar Piastri’s wrist

Oscar Piastri is one of the hottest properties of the F1 rookie market in living memory. In fact, despite confirmation that he would be racing in motorsport’s prime category in 2023, teams appear to still be squabbling over the Australian young gun. Formula 1’s summer break is a notorious time for contract negotiations and surprise … ContinuedThe post The crazed battle for Oscar Piastri’s wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Studio Underd0g unveils Strawberries & Cream Chronograph inspired by Wimbledon snack

Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein SecondeSeconde Aug 3, 2022

Studio Underd0g unveils Strawberries & Cream Chronograph inspired by Wimbledon snack

The Swiss industry can feel a bit stuffy at times, a seriousness derived from a sense of luxury, heritage and timekeeping tradition. But we are increasingly seeing independents and micro-brands inject more playfulness into horology – from H. Moser & Cie, MB&F;, Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein, SecondeSeconde, Bamford and more. Another name you would … ContinuedThe post Studio Underd0g unveils Strawberries & Cream Chronograph inspired by Wimbledon snack appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Every Watch Tells A Story: “As soon as I saw it I thought, ‘Wow! I have to have that watch one day.’”

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic “As soon Aug 3, 2022

Every Watch Tells A Story: “As soon as I saw it I thought, ‘Wow! I have to have that watch one day.’”

Tommy is a Time+Tide Club member who works in cricket and, as a result, travels a lot and spends an inordinate amount of time in airports. That means he also gets a lot of exposure to new watches in the duty-free section, which is how he first spotted the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic. “As soon as … ContinuedThe post Every Watch Tells A Story: “As soon as I saw it I thought, ‘Wow! I have to have that watch one day.’” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Zenith Defy Skyline joins Chronomaster Sport as a “waiting list” model

Audemars Piguet these super-hot brands all Aug 2, 2022

Zenith Defy Skyline joins Chronomaster Sport as a “waiting list” model

It is kind of a shame that a barometer for the success of a watch reference is when it is not readily available to purchase at retail. In an era of “unobtanium” Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, these super-hot brands all have standard-production watches selling at a premium due to their lack of availability. … ContinuedThe post Zenith Defy Skyline joins Chronomaster Sport as a “waiting list” model appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.