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The 2022 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has just published its list of shortlisted (“nominated”) watches in the runup to the eagerly anticipated red-carpet event in Geneva on November 10, 2022. Ian Skellern shares all of the finalist watches in each category here. Let us know your favorites!

There are fans of high-end watches among the world's top guitarists, with stashes that rival their vintage collections of instruments.The post Wrist ‘n Roll: Guitar heroes and their watch collections appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The summer show certainly brought the heat. And a couple of major releases that weren't technically on the docket wound up fanning the flames.

Just a little chitchat between friends.

Dual time zone watches are certainly one of the accessories for the frequent travellers. Here, we are looking at six timepieces that will do the job.

Welcome to Geneva Watch Days 2022. Slotted perfectly as a summer send off just as we start coming back from those much needed vacations, this year’s fair has lived up to it’s “last treat before returning to the real world” timing. Dozens of brands have come packing new heat as well as some much wanted … ContinuedThe post Ricardo’s Top 5 from Geneva Watch Days 2022 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Norqain has become one of those brands that is synonymous with adventure. From tackling the great outdoors to becoming at one with mother nature. Yet, as other brands interpret adventure differently for men and ladies (often creating a dumbed down version of a more adequate watch), Norqain breaks the mold. They continue to highlight what … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Norqain impresses with the new Adventure Sport 37mm Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Osmium is so rare and dense, has such a high melting point, and is so hard to form or compress that it has very few practical uses. But earlier this year Czapek & Cie released the limited edition Antarctique Frozen Star S with an absolutely mind-blowing dial made of pure osmium crystals.

The laser-etched sapphire dial means a light show like you've never seen before.

The sun might be setting on cryptocurrency, but the Astronomia Solar Bitcoin is just approaching the horizon.

Surely as a watch lover you have been tuning into coverage of Geneva Watch Days 2022 this past week, so let’s see just how much you remember about the new novelties.The post Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #20 “Geneva Watch Days 2022” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Everything you need to hit the books – er, I mean HODINKEE archive – this holiday weekend.

This new perpetual calendar is fitted with a leather strap secured by a polished titanium buckle and accompanied by a second grey fabric strap. Vividly illustrating the technical and aesthetic expertise of the Manufacture, this new Reference DB25sQP marks its entry into the perpetual calendar collection and will be limited to a single production run of 15 units per year.

Drum roll, please.

The Cartier Tank is hardly a watch lacking in high-profile endorsements. From Andy Warhol to Mohammad Ali and Fred Astaire to Steve McQueen, many great men have fallen for its square-jawed linearity, Roman numerals and cabochon crown that looks like an erotic police siren. But, let’s face it, the bad guys are always more interesting. … ContinuedThe post Hans Gruber in Die Hard wears a Cartier Tank better than anyone else appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

We are wrapping up an exciting week here in Switzerland, with Geneva Watch Days 2022 coming to an end. Thirty brands brought the heat, giving us plenty to check out all over the city. It is a more casual vibe than what you would find inside the indoor Palexpo maze of Watches & Wonders, instead … ContinuedThe post GWD WIND DOWN: Geneva Watch Days wrap up and some big news… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Luxury watches sold by fashion brands will always be fighting an uphill battle to be taken seriously by elitist watch enthusiasts, but after two decades the Louis Vuitton Tambour range has definitely made more than enough compelling arguments for its legitimacy. Between the Tambour Spin Time, the Spin Time Air Quantum, and the artisanal-focused Tambour … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Twenty celebrates two decades of banging the drum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Fifty never looked so good.

With the announcement of a new Pelagos, we look to Tudor for our watch-related movie of the week.

It's up for grabs at Phillips this November. Here's what you need to know about this highly significant George Daniels timekeeper.

And they tapped nature photographer Hannes Becker for help.

Swiss watchmaking meets Italian design meets Japanese architecture.

A newly independent watch brand gets in on the multicolored-gem trend.

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: Dom Toretto joins the Diesel family appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Patek Philippe introduces its first ever wristwatch combining the annual calendar and travel time complications, the Ref. 5326G.