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Three highlights to keep an eye on in Zurich auction of rose-gold only watches

Three highlights to keep an eye on in Zurich auction of rose-gold only watches

In the eyes of the larger watch marketplace, steel is the king. As a more entry-priced metal, with qualities highly suited for daily wear, it makes sense that the majority of watch buyers are drawn to these pieces. But today, with steel being all the rage, a bit of an ironic dilemma has arisen. While … ContinuedThe post Three highlights to keep an eye on in Zurich auction of rose-gold only watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Five takeaways from my time with the Norqain Night Sight

Norqain Night Sight Judging Feb 8, 2022

Five takeaways from my time with the Norqain Night Sight

Judging a brand in print before actually holding one of their offerings in hand is akin to libel. So much gets lost between the 2D images of a press release and the feeling of steel on your fingertips. Every curve and facet is a testament to what it is a brand can do, so when … ContinuedThe post Five takeaways from my time with the Norqain Night Sight appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Why I bought a vintage Seiko pocket watch

Seiko pocket watch Feb 8, 2022

Why I bought a vintage Seiko pocket watch

This 1974 Seiko pocket watch ref 6602-9010, stands apart from all my other timepieces. Today the convenience of a hands-free wristwatch has seen pocket watches mostly relegated to collectors, Victorian enthusiasts, Steampunk fans or people who want engraved presentation items. Pocket watches are still available new today, from low-end pieces to mid-range Seiko (eg SWPQ002 and … ContinuedThe post Why I bought a vintage Seiko pocket watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022

Rolex price rises Feb 7, 2022

A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022

Editor’s note: Brendan Cunningham is a Professor of Economics at Eastern Connecticut State University in the US and the man behind Horolonomics, a blog that explores the economic issues in watchmaking. A riff on Nina Simone’s classic song Feeling Good is a nice accompaniment in these opening days of 2022, particularly when it comes to the … ContinuedThe post A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The super-exclusive Tudor Black Bay that you’ve never seen before

Tudor Black Bay Feb 7, 2022

The super-exclusive Tudor Black Bay that you’ve never seen before

Editor’s note: There are a lot of watches out there and while we endeavour to stay across as many as we can, truth be told, some fly under the radar (fly being the operative word in this case). That’s why we were delighted when a Time+Tide reader, Edouard, informed us about a watch we’d never … ContinuedThe post The super-exclusive Tudor Black Bay that you’ve never seen before appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MICRO MONDAYS: Australia’s border is (finally) opening up again. To celebrate we’re looking back at one of our favourite microbrand GMTs

MICRO MONDAYS: Australia’s border is (finally) opening up again. To celebrate we’re looking back at one of our favourite microbrand GMTs

Editor’s note: Big news today out of Australia today. The hard border closure (in place since March 2020) will be removed as of February 21! Time to celebrate and welcome fully vaccinated visitors (sorry Novak) back to Oz. To celebrate we’re casting a look back at this vintage-inspired GMT to get you in the mood … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: Australia’s border is (finally) opening up again. To celebrate we’re looking back at one of our favourite microbrand GMTs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

To the moon and back: How I finally bought an Omega Speedmaster

Omega Speedmaster If you open Feb 6, 2022

To the moon and back: How I finally bought an Omega Speedmaster

If you open up Google and type in “Why do I have a hard time choosing an Omega Speedmaster?”, chances are your first non-ad result will be a Time & Tide article from February 2020 documenting my own personal struggles with the same question. After I wrote that article, I received a lot of feedback … ContinuedThe post To the moon and back: How I finally bought an Omega Speedmaster appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon

Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Feb 5, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon

Complications are where watch manufacturers display their technical prowess. Traditional functionalities such as perpetual calendars or rattrapante chronographs are, well, complicated to manufacture. But Hublot is anything but traditional, developing pioneering materials through their “art of fusion” philosophy as well as some out-of-the-box complications you will not find anywhere else. The Hublot Big Bang Unico … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Collector’s Crossroads: My watch resolutions for 2022

Grand Seiko GMT side note Feb 4, 2022

The Collector’s Crossroads: My watch resolutions for 2022

Since I started collecting, every January 1st, after kissing my loved ones and drinking champagne, I give my watches a onceover. It’s something I didn’t realise I did until this year, when I almost dropped my Grand Seiko GMT (side note: a great way to sear an event into your mind). In that moment, I … ContinuedThe post The Collector’s Crossroads: My watch resolutions for 2022 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Unpacking the quiet brilliance of Marty’s TAG Heuer in Ozark

TAG Heuer Feb 4, 2022

Unpacking the quiet brilliance of Marty’s TAG Heuer in Ozark

On the surface, Marty Byrde is an unlikely modern hero. The first series of the Netflix show Ozark opens to reveal a mild-mannered financial adviser stuck in the doldrums of a strained marriage with an adulterous wife. From there, over the next four seasons, things plummet downhill faster than an Olympic skier. When it turns … ContinuedThe post Unpacking the quiet brilliance of Marty’s TAG Heuer in Ozark appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Omega at the Winter Olympics and a special release for MB&F;

Omega Feb 4, 2022

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Omega at the Winter Olympics and a special release for MB&F;

It’s the Winter Olympics, an event that once again raises baffling questions for those of us who haven’t grown up in Alpine regions. Why is that skier carrying an assault rifle? What are those curling guys doing with little brooms? And what in God’s good name is the sport of monobob? But then, of course, … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Omega at the Winter Olympics and a special release for MB&F; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Time+Tide is now the place to buy Hamilton watches in Australia. Hallelujah!

Hamilton watches Feb 4, 2022

Time+Tide is now the place to buy Hamilton watches in Australia. Hallelujah!

Anyone that lives in Australia and loves watches knows what I’m about to say is 100 per cent true. Not having Hamilton readily available in our country, for YEARS, has been very, very annoying. As our fellow watch media – looking squarely at you Hodinkee, who seem to make a sport of it – have … ContinuedThe post Time+Tide is now the place to buy Hamilton watches in Australia. Hallelujah! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHO TO FOLLOW: Gain a new perspective with @bui.watches

WHO TO FOLLOW: Gain a new perspective with @bui.watches

There has been a common theme in the watch community as of late. The professional photographer, turned watch lover, turned watch photographer. It’s a progression that leads to amazing watch shots being blasted all over social media and one that I am all for. Because as more and more great photos are shared, the perspective … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: Gain a new perspective with @bui.watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Why the new Richard Mille RM 35-03 is the perfect match for Rafael Nadal

Richard Mille RM 35-03 Feb 3, 2022

Why the new Richard Mille RM 35-03 is the perfect match for Rafael Nadal

Brand ambassadors and partnerships are abundant in the watch industry, but the most successful pairings are born from a true tie-in to the timepiece and its functionality. Since 2010, Rafael Nadal has had a strong partnership with Richard Mille. While Nadal is known to sport RM 27 collection pieces during competitive play, the RM 35 … ContinuedThe post Why the new Richard Mille RM 35-03 is the perfect match for Rafael Nadal appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

REC Watches recycle parts from iconic motorbikes to create the TTT Escape and TTT Icon1000

REC Watches recycle parts from iconic motorbikes to create the TTT Escape and TTT Icon1000

Danish microbrand REC Watches has been revving up fans of motoring and horology since 2014, creating unique (and we mean truly unique) timepieces that celebrate performance motoring, with watches crafted from actual parts recycled from historic vehicles. No two pieces are alike, and their watches have paid tribute to cars including the Mini Cooper, Shelby … ContinuedThe post REC Watches recycle parts from iconic motorbikes to create the TTT Escape and TTT Icon1000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: G-Shock’s next evolution of the CasiOak and more

Casio ak Feb 3, 2022

VIDEO: G-Shock’s next evolution of the CasiOak and more

Casio’s G-Shock are one of the most quietly prolific brands out there. The catalogue is massive, and there’s no point in making a big deal out of a single release when so many hits come flying one after the other. That said, their lack of pushy advertising does mean that the cult of G-Shock can … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: G-Shock’s next evolution of the CasiOak and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Why I bought my Electricianz Blackout, a well-made novelty piece that’s full of quirky fun

Why I bought my Electricianz Blackout, a well-made novelty piece that’s full of quirky fun

I bought my Electricianz Blackout as a novelty souvenir, but it has proved to be an enjoyable and well-made watch that shares its lineage with another well-known brand. In September of 2019, I flew from my home in Christchurch, New Zealand, to attend the very first Watchfest in Sydney Australia. This was a great, locally … ContinuedThe post Why I bought my Electricianz Blackout, a well-made novelty piece that’s full of quirky fun appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato going for nearly twice its retail price

Girard-Perregaux Laureato going Feb 2, 2022

WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato going for nearly twice its retail price

Editor’s Note: We recently partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and value fluctuations for the references that matter. Last time, we delved into the Rolex 2022 price hikes to see which models were most affected and what that meant for buyers worldwide. Today we are going to dive … ContinuedThe post WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato going for nearly twice its retail price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ZACH’S MAILBAG: The best “adventure” watches under $1,000

ZACH’S MAILBAG: The best “adventure” watches under $1,000

Editor’s Note: Often we receive questions via email and social media from our readers, and we always strive to respond to each and every one. But we recognise that many of you, even if you have yet to reach out, may be pondering the same questions. In this week’s mailbag, we consider some of the … ContinuedThe post ZACH’S MAILBAG: The best “adventure” watches under $1,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: The Doxa 600T collection remixes the 1980s with a fresh new vibe

Doxa 600T collection remixes Feb 2, 2022

VIDEO: The Doxa 600T collection remixes the 1980s with a fresh new vibe

The Doxa 600T collection represents an exciting change of pace for the brand. Instead of the tonneau-cased pieces that are so redolent of the 1970s, this collection skips forward to the ’80s. This was a decade that proved significant for Doxa as it was bought by the Aubry Freres Company, a takeover that resulted in … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Doxa 600T collection remixes the 1980s with a fresh new vibe appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

An open letter to Bulgari: Please consider making this version of the Serpenti, and I’ll buy one

Bulgari Please consider making Feb 1, 2022

An open letter to Bulgari: Please consider making this version of the Serpenti, and I’ll buy one

Editor’s note: When I was in Dubai recently for Dubai Watch Week, I had the chance to try on a Bulgari Serpenti in rose gold and white ceramic. The owner of the watch, Eleonor of @theiofj was more than happy to oblige, and I swapped her for my 15500 Royal Oak. It wasn’t just for … ContinuedThe post An open letter to Bulgari: Please consider making this version of the Serpenti, and I’ll buy one appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

THE MONTHLY EDIT: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch of January 2022

THE MONTHLY EDIT: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch of January 2022

If you ask the Time+Tide editorial team what we do, unanimously we’ll agree that we are first and foremost watch journalists. At least for me, the mere idea of being an influencer in my role as Deputy Editor irks me. I do not want to influence your decision making, but I take pride in receiving … ContinuedThe post THE MONTHLY EDIT: The Time+Tide team picks their favourite watch of January 2022 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watches and Wonders 2022 commits to physical show with Geneva also hosting another new watch fair

Watches and Wonders 2022 commits to physical show with Geneva also hosting another new watch fair

“Let’s get physical!” suggested Olivia Newton-John while sporting a towelling headband and a come-hither smile in her 1981 smash-hit. Forty years on, it’s a message that Watches and Wonders has taken firmly on board. Less in a lycra and leg-warmers kinda way and more in the sense of the watch fair confirming that it will … ContinuedThe post Watches and Wonders 2022 commits to physical show with Geneva also hosting another new watch fair appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MICRO MONDAYS: Horon Watches makes a splash with the Ocean Hunter, a collection of 300m divers at an affordable price

MICRO MONDAYS: Horon Watches makes a splash with the Ocean Hunter, a collection of 300m divers at an affordable price

There is a reason why many microbrands choose a diver as their first offering. It’s a category of watches that is not only robust but offers the brand a platform to say a lot through its design. From the bezel to the case, nothing is off limits when it comes to creating a diver. Thus, … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: Horon Watches makes a splash with the Ocean Hunter, a collection of 300m divers at an affordable price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS ON: Clean and serene, the new TAG Heuer Autavia COSC GMT carries no excess baggage

TAG Heuer Autavia COSC GMT carries Jan 30, 2022

HANDS ON: Clean and serene, the new TAG Heuer Autavia COSC GMT carries no excess baggage

It’s no secret at Time+Tide that I am a bit of a GMT fiend. There is just something about that complication that gets my horological juices flowing. Which means when a brand decides to release a GMT, I’m all over it. Will it have a classic design? How will the lume be? How will the … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: Clean and serene, the new TAG Heuer Autavia COSC GMT carries no excess baggage appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

OUR TOP WATCH REVIEW OF 2021: The Casio G-Shock GA2100-1A ‘CasiOak’

Vacheron Constantin Historiques American … ContinuedThe Jan 30, 2022

OUR TOP WATCH REVIEW OF 2021: The Casio G-Shock GA2100-1A ‘CasiOak’

Editor’s note: Over the last few weeks, we’ve delved into the Top 30 watch reviews of 2021 on the Time+Tide website, crunching the numbers to compare the traffic on the hundreds of watches we explored. So which watch took out the top spot? Something high-end like the meteorite-dial Rolex Daytona or the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American … ContinuedThe post OUR TOP WATCH REVIEW OF 2021: The Casio G-Shock GA2100-1A ‘CasiOak’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

How the IWC Big Pilot became a true modern classic

IWC Big Pilot became Jan 30, 2022

How the IWC Big Pilot became a true modern classic

Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the story behind the watch, its evolution over the years, famous (and infamous) wearers, the classic references, and the contemporary versions you should be checking out. This week, it’s the IWC … ContinuedThe post How the IWC Big Pilot became a true modern classic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Why I fell for two-tone and bought the Rolex Submariner 126613LB

Rolex Submariner 126613LB Allow me Jan 29, 2022

Why I fell for two-tone and bought the Rolex Submariner 126613LB

Allow me to preface this piece with some full disclosure. I purchased this watch with my own money. It isn’t on loan from anyone and I can assure you the credit-card balance is very real and on my mind every month. For those who are interested in such things, I purchased it new from my … ContinuedThe post Why I fell for two-tone and bought the Rolex Submariner 126613LB appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Midnight Borealis & Sunset (Live Pics)

Zenith Defy Midnight Borealis & Jan 29, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Midnight Borealis & Sunset (Live Pics)

Although fashion trends in the watch world tend to move a lot slower than trends in other industries, the current loop of obsessing over a new dial colour or case material each year seems to be running through its options incredibly quickly. In 2020, we saw the domination of the bronze case, 2021 witnessed a … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Midnight Borealis & Sunset (Live Pics) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

What watches do the stars of HBO’s Euphoria wear in real life?

What watches do the stars of HBO’s Euphoria wear in real life?

Back in my high school days, I remember watching the UK show Skins and thinking how wild its portrayal of high school/college life was – partying, drink, drugs and sex to the max. MTV, unsuccessfully, tried to transport Skins over to the US with their own take on the storyline. With American television far more restricted … ContinuedThe post What watches do the stars of HBO’s Euphoria wear in real life? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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