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Seiko 5 GMT vs Tudor Black Bay GMT: Hands-On $400 vs $4,000 Value Test
A full wrist-time test of the Seiko 5 GMT and Tudor Black Bay GMT, breaking down $400 vs $4,000 in build, usability, and long-term value.
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Hands On: Ressence Type 3 Marc Newson
Ressence has unveiled the Type 3 Marc Newson, an 80-piece limited edition that unites Marc Newson’s softly contoured, playful futurism with Ressence founder Benoît Mintiens’ long-running pursuit of a ‘dematerialised’ time display. Functionally unchanged from the standard Type 3, the MN edition introduces a colourway and set of visual cues drawn directly from the famed industrial designer’s archives, resulting in a new watch that feels instantly familiar. The Type 3 MN retains Ressence’s signature oil-filled upper chamber, which eliminates optical distortion and makes the indications appear projected onto the underside of the crystal - an effect that reads almost digital at first glance. Initial thoughts Some collaborations seem almost predestined; the partnership between Benoît Mintiens and Marc Newson is one of them. Both men share an affinity for modern minimalism and pebble-like organic forms, so their first joint project feels like an overdue meeting of minds. Benoît Mintiens and Marc Newson. Image – Ressence The Type 3 MN manages to combine the best instincts of both designers, resulting in a watch that lends an Ikepod-like lug-less case to Ressence’s signature oil-filled display. We’ll come back to the design, but one of the most impactful aspects of the Type 3 MN is its comfort on the wrist. Mr Newson is well known for his ergonomic designs; the strap he designed for Ikepod was later licensed by Apple, making it possibly the world’s most pop...
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Introducing: The Ressence Type 3 Marc Newson - A Playful Nod To The Ikepod Megapode
In the eyes of Benoît Mintiens, a Ressence watch should tell the time in the most user-friendly way. That’s why he came up with discs that are more intuitive to read than more conventional hands. Someone who’s also intrigued by simplicity and functionality is industrial designer Marc Newson. Known for his work in the automotive, […] Visit Introducing: The Ressence Type 3 Marc Newson - A Playful Nod To The Ikepod Megapode to read the full article.
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Ressence’s Type 3 gets the Marc Newson treatment
Ressence collaborates with the legendary Australian industrial designer on a highly legible take on the brand's iconic, oil-filled Type 3.The post Ressence’s Type 3 gets the Marc Newson treatment appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Vacheron Constantin rounds off its 270th anniversary year with some seriously classy Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thins
Vacheron treats one of the smallest and thinnest perpetual calendars on the market to a more unisex, restrained makeover to cap off 2025.The post Vacheron Constantin rounds off its 270th anniversary year with some seriously classy Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thins appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Present and protect your watches this holiday season with BezelHold
Your watches deserve better than a drawer.The post Present and protect your watches this holiday season with BezelHold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing – H. Moser & Cie. Unveils the Sequel to the First Genesis with the Streamliner Genesis 2
When it comes to watch brands, Moser is something of an iconoclast. From the start, Moser took a less conventional path, often taking jabs at the watchmaking industry with the Swiss Alp watch, deriding smartwatches, and the Swiss Mad watch with its Swiss cheese case. Time has worked its way, and Moser’s preoccupations have matured […]
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The new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante Arctic Rose is a masterclass in understated luxury
A unique complication plus an alluring, ultra-subtle pink dial make this Parmigiani the ultimate "stealth wealth" watch.The post The new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante Arctic Rose is a masterclass in understated luxury appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing: Four New Baltic Prismic Stone Dials
The stone dial craze shows no signs of stopping any time soon, and Baltic is throwing its hat into the ring again with new, unique colors.
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Baltic shows that the stone dial trend is not over, adding a quartet of exotic new dials to the Prismic collection
4 new stone dials join the Prismic collection to celebrate Baltic's new Paris boutique: pietersite, pink albite, bloodstone and dumortierite.The post Baltic shows that the stone dial trend is not over, adding a quartet of exotic new dials to the Prismic collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Christopher Ward And Studio Underd0g Unveil The Alliance 02 Pocket Watch
It seems the last few weeks of 2025 will be full of new surprises in the watch world. We guessed that after Dubai Watch Week, things would slowly wind down, but it looks like we were wrong. A late, surprising release this year comes courtesy of two British brands demonstrating that there is true momentum […] Visit Christopher Ward And Studio Underd0g Unveil The Alliance 02 Pocket Watch to read the full article.
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Dubai Watch Week Highlights Through The Lens
It’s been a while since my last appearance on Fratello. However, those of you who have been reading for a long time may remember me as the previous photographer. For those who don’t remember me, now you know. What you may also know is that Dubai Watch Week recently closed its doors, and I was […] Visit Dubai Watch Week Highlights Through The Lens to read the full article.
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TAG Heuer & fragment return with their first collaboration in 5 years
After a five-year hiatus, Japanese streetwear label fragment design teams up with TAG Heuer again on a stylish Carrera Glassbox.The post TAG Heuer & fragment return with their first collaboration in 5 years appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Christopher Ward & Studio Underd0g join forces for a pocket watch wildcard, The Alliance 02
British microbrand bastions Christopher Ward & Studio Underdog have united to create one of the most unusual watch releases of the year.The post Christopher Ward & Studio Underd0g join forces for a pocket watch wildcard, The Alliance 02 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Fratello On Air: Giving Thanks To The Watch Hobby
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! With Thanksgiving barely in our rearview mirrors, we decide to spend time giving thanks to the watch hobby. In this installment, you’ll hear what we love so much about this addiction and why. Settle in for this candid chat. This podcast player is blocked because you did […] Visit Fratello On Air: Giving Thanks To The Watch Hobby to read the full article.
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Is the new Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01678 the most handsome ‘Bronzo’ yet?
Patina perfect: the PAM01678 combines bronze with Panerai’s iconic Luminor Marina design for the very first time.The post Is the new Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01678 the most handsome ‘Bronzo’ yet? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Of 2025 - Thomas’s Picks From Berneron, Louis Vuitton, Angelus, And More
It’s that time of year again! I have the pleasure of kicking off a new series of Fratello Favorites. This time, our writers will cover their selections of the best watches of 2025. We’ll each pick our five favorites from the hundreds of watches released this year. Naturally, this makes our lists completely personal and […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Of 2025 - Thomas’s Picks From Berneron, Louis Vuitton, Angelus, And More to read the full article.
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Raymond Weil & seconde/seconde/ present a special edition Toccata that’s by no means off the cuff
Raymond Weil unveils a playful take on the Toccata Heritage that outlines the rules for how to wear a dress watch.The post Raymond Weil & seconde/seconde/ present a special edition Toccata that’s by no means off the cuff appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Breaking News: Breguet Creates The First Contact-Free Escapement By Using Magnets
Breguet continues to surprise us in its 250th year. In the spirit of the brand’s name-giver, it now presents a world first. Breguet has utilized magnets to create the first 10Hz tourbillon with a magnetic escapement, which delivers constant force to the balance, and has incorporated it into the Expérimentale 1. This fast-beating tourbillon in […] Visit Breaking News: Breguet Creates The First Contact-Free Escapement By Using Magnets to read the full article.
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Ontic’s solar-powered Utility 40 range is designed with mountain rescues in mind
Ontic founder John Hickling's background as a Mountain Rescue volunteer informs this solar tool watch's robust construction.The post Ontic’s solar-powered Utility 40 range is designed with mountain rescues in mind appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IFL Watches Introduces The Bulova Super Seville Starry Night
The folks at IFL Watches have made watch dials the small but very adaptable canvas for their art. We have seen a wide variety of different hand-painted dials from the brand over time. For its latest creative challenge, IFLW drew inspiration from the work of the renowned Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. To be more […] Visit IFL Watches Introduces The Bulova Super Seville Starry Night to read the full article.
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Norqain celebrates the start of the holiday season with two precious metal 39mm Wild One Skeletons
Norqain introduces two luxe, skeletonised takes on the Wild One 39mm just in time for the holiday season.The post Norqain celebrates the start of the holiday season with two precious metal 39mm Wild One Skeletons appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Why the Grand Seiko SLGW007 “Moonlit Birch” is the Evolution 9 that finally makes sense on a strap
Jason loves bracelets, but the Grand Seiko SLGW007 made him reconsider his stance, with this manual-winder joining his collection.The post Why the Grand Seiko SLGW007 “Moonlit Birch” is the Evolution 9 that finally makes sense on a strap appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New releases from AVI-8, Hublot, Fears and more
From engineering marvels to pieces with a strong artistic focus, what a week!The post New releases from AVI-8, Hublot, Fears and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing: The Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica PAM01783 - Now With A Blue Dial
Last month, Mike brought you the details of a new 40mm Panerai Luminor in ceramic. That was the first time Panerai applied ceramic to a 40mm case. Well, the brand has already pulled the veil off an extension to that model with the PAM01783, featuring a deep blue dial. This new Luminor GMT Ceramica is […] Visit Introducing: The Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica PAM01783 - Now With A Blue Dial to read the full article.
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Yema balances beauty and brawn with the Navygraf Pearl CMM.20
Expanses of mother-of-pearl make this Yema an elegant, stylish, and quintessentially French take on a modern dive watch.The post Yema balances beauty and brawn with the Navygraf Pearl CMM.20 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hands-On: The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Starwheel in Rose Gold
A few striking updates to AP's most unique execution of a time-only watch.
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Hands On: Breguet Classique 7225
Breguet has enjoyed a great 250th anniversary year – one that promises to end with a big reveal in early December – with several commemorative editions launched for the occasion. The best of the lot, however, is undoubtedly the Classique 7225. Equipped with one of the most advanced time-only movements on the market, the Classique 7225 combines cutting edge modern watchmaking of the best industrial-haute horlogerie variety with an unexpectedly captivating aesthetic. Some of its details don’t quite make sense, yet the 7225 as a whole makes a lot of sense. Initial thoughts The Classique 7225 has a great deal of tactile appeal – it feels good on the wrist. In fact, the 7225 is probably the first Breguet in a long time that is sexy. If there’s one Breguet in today’s catalogue I really want, it’s this one. At 41 mm, the 7225 might measure large for such a watch, but the proportions are just right. The case is thin enough, while the wide dial maximises the impact of the guilloche on a gold base. If anything, the design might look odd with a smaller format, since the look comes from a pocket watch after all. Visually, the 7225 is striking and employs the classic Breguet style to great effect. Almost all the elements are familiar so the watch is recognisably “Breguet”, yet it different from the rest of the catalogue. The 7225 instantly looks like a Breguet, which shows its creators have an instinctive understanding of the brand. With its “floating” magnetic ba...
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Jewels in the Desert: Visiting the Seddiqi Rolex CPO Boutique
Dubai has become one of the world’s most important meeting points for collectors. Its role as a crossroads is hardly new - the city sits at the intersection of historic trade routes, benefits from a strategic position between East and West, and is anchored by one of the world’s most connected airports. Within this landscape, Ahmed Seddiqi stands as a long-established pillar of the region’s horological landscape and remains a destination for collectors from around the world. Even after the conclusion of Dubai Watch Week (DWW), the city retains a sense of momentum. Within this landscape, one destination stands out for its significance and ambition: the Ahmed Seddiqi Rolex Certified Pre-Owned boutique. During DWW, we had the opportunity to visit the boutique and view some of the extraordinary pieces currently available. Understanding CPO Rolex launched its CPO programme in late 2022 and it remains one of the most strategically important evolutions in modern watch retail. The secondary market has been growing in importance for both collectors and industry leaders, but until recently it existed largely outside the brand’s official mandate. Since the launch of the programme nearly three years ago, there are now 148 participating retailers around the world, according to WatchCharts, a data provider that tracks Rolex CPO pricing and volume. As of late 2025, these retailers carry a total inventory of about 9,000 CPO Rolex watches. That’s either a lot of watches or not t...
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Laurent Ferrier celebrates 15 years with a beige twist on its founding model
At Dubai Watch Week, Laurent Ferrier continued its 15th anniversary celebrations with the new Classic Origin Beige.The post Laurent Ferrier celebrates 15 years with a beige twist on its founding model appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.