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Few things attract as much passion in watch lovers as the humble date window. We find out why ...The post In defence of the date window appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

TAG Heuer introduces the new Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon, an all black tourbillon chronograph with sporty yellow accents. TAG Heuer scientists have developed a carbon composite hairspring.

Broadly speaking, microbrand is a term used to describe smaller watch brands - typically with few staff, outsourced production and a direct-to-consumer business model. The other thing to note is that there is a lot of them, typically waxing and waning in terms of favour. But sometimes these brands gain a critical momentum that starts to … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Farer’s growth begs the question – when does a microbrand stop being micro?  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Mido has expanded their Multifort watch line by releasing the Multifort Patrimony, a vintage inspired piece with three dial and two case color options to choose from.

In case you’ve been living under a particularly unfashionable rock for the last few years, you’ll know the name Virgil Abloh. Since March 2018 he’s served as Louis Vuitton’s creative director, while still doing his duty as CEO of the Milan-based fashion house Off-White, and being long-term buddies with Kanye West. He also wears a Patek … Continued

An old-school style watch, a solid movement, and a pleasingly accessible price.

Founded in the 1950s, Rado has in a short time established itself as an industry leader in design and material innovation.

Editor’s note: We’re big fans of the new Samurai, it’s one of Seiko’s all-time classic dive watches. We’re also fans of beautiful blue dials. Which is why the Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K is a watch we can really get behind. Read on for our in-depth review … The story in a second: Same great … ContinuedThe post Is the Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K the best blue dial under a grand? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A close look at the Daizoh Makihara Kikutonagimon Sakura. Exceptional execution of traditional Japanese art with classic watchmaking, by a new Indiependent.

The Longines Legend Diver Black is available for pre-sale in our shop now! As Australians, and as AC/DC fans, it gives us great pleasure to announce that the Longines Legend Diver is back in black, and the first 25 pieces to be released in Australia are available for pre-sale right now in our shop for … ContinuedThe post The Longines Legend Diver Black is now available for pre-sale in our shop – with a sweetener appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This is the Year of Cinema for Hamilton, a watch brand with more credits to its name than the hardest working actor in Hollywood.

Curious about the Orient 3 Star? So were we - that's why we conducted this review to show you the true pros and cons of this undiscovered gem!

Throughout our recent discussions on what it is that defines value, we’ve explored some different ways of approaching that question. Ultimately, it’s down to the wearer to decide the return on their investment, but which watches do we think are pretty darn likely to get a thumbs up from our readers across the board? So … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 great value watches from under $500 up to $10,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Congratulations. You’ve decided to join one of the premier families in the watchmaking universe. That first decision to buy Rolex is seen by many as a rite of passage all watch lovers should experience at some point during their collecting career, and it’s one we support wholeheartedly. Since the renaissance of mechanical watchmaking began in the … ContinuedThe post 5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time
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Romain Gauthier extends the Insight Micro Rotor collection with a series of enamel dials in a white gold case. Limited 3 x 10 pieces.

From charting the rise of the self-winding chronograph in the 20th century, we survey the best on the field in the 21st.

With two watches by George Daniels up for sale at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction in May, Revolution takes a moment to remember the legendary watchmaker.

Stepping into a luxury jewellers, pockets full of the hard-earned cash you’re planning to drop on your first proper timepiece, can be a daunting prospect. In fact, assuming you haven’t just stumbled into a vast fortune and you’re buying a luxury watch simply because you assume it’s the done thing, there is no doubt your … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Buy your first good watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This is something we get asked a lot. And not just by newcomers to the industry. To some minds, it instantly sticks out like a sore thumb that the Swiss products are regarded as sacrosanct and that the wares of all other nations should fall in line behind the masters. But to others, it just … ContinuedThe post Why are Swiss watches considered the best? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

On April 26th, a new brand emerges. Announcing the Chopin Op.10 No.12 timepiece. A tribute to Chopin's Étude in C minor Op. 10 No. 12.

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Interested in the Orient Bambino? People call it the perfect budget dress watch. But does the timepiece stand up to the hype? Let's find out.

Editor’s note: It’s not new, but it’s oh-so-hot and nigh on impossible to get. Read on for our review of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST - and weep … When the watchfam get together, it’s only a matter of time before the hot topic of grail watches rears its curious head. It’s … ContinuedThe post So hot it hurts, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Since their inception in 1990, Nomos Glashütte have had a remarkably clear visual and stylistic aesthetic. Clean and refined. Utilitarian, leaning towards the dressy. Unmistakably German. Or, to use the shorthand - Bauhaus.  In the earlier years of Nomos, this distinctive styling was paired with some solid watchmaking, and a very strong value proposition. All … ContinuedThe post Nomos flex their muscles with their new Club and Tangente Sport models appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

One of the things I really like about this whole watch thing is that I can still be surprised. And when I spotted this post from the truly excellent Calibre 11, one of the leading resources for all things TAG Heuer and Heuer.   Now, I’m not claiming that I’m all over the Monaco - … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Have you ever seen a digital Monaco before? Meet the TAG Heuer Monaco Sixty Nine appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A Tiffany stamped Speedmaster ref. 145.022 from the Phillips & Blackbird: SPORTS Auction catalog makes us question: Why haven’t we heard of these before?