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This Affordable GMT Is a Clever Alternative to the Rolex Explorer II

The Jack Mason Strat-o-Timer GMT Frontier refines the brand’s tool-watch identity with a hardened steel case and traveller GMT movement.

I’ll Never Own It, but AP’s 38mm Royal Oak Chronograph Finally Feels Right

A broke watch snob’s take on why the Audemars Piguet 38mm Royal Oak Chronograph finally makes sense, even if ownership is never on the table.

Breitling sets its sights on pole position with new Aston Martin F1 partnership and the first-ever titanium Navitimer

Breitling joins the F1 paddock with Aston Martin, debuting a sporty titanium and carbon fibre take on the Navitimer as their inaugural collab.The post Breitling sets its sights on pole position with new Aston Martin F1 partnership and the first-ever titanium Navitimer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Breaking News: Audemars Piguet Launches Possibly Its Most Complicated Watch Ever, The '150th Heritage' Pocket Watch

Combining the base of the brand's RD#4 "Universelle" movement with new innovations and an added calendar calculator, capped by traditional handcrafts, the brand presents one of the most surprising things they've done in a long time.

The Tiers of Citizen Watches - Entry-Level to Luxury

Explore the Tiers of Citizen on our website here. There are certain brands that can’t be taken at face value because of the range they can represent. This is an accurate assessment of the Japanese powerhouse brand, Citizen. If you simply shop around for one of their watches, you will find an overwhelming list of choice

Best Rolex GMT-Master II Alternatives We’ve Ever Reviewed

We reviewed these Rolex GMT-Master II alternatives for wearability, reliability, design, and value to help you avoid the waitlist and the markup.

Introducing: Chopard's Zagato Lab One Concept, The Brand's Lightest Titanium Watch Ever

Coming in at only 36.5 grams without a strap, the watch joins a small group of watches to break the 40 gram barrier as an ultralight offering.

10 Best Dive Watches From Microbrands We’ve Ever Reviewed

Explore the best dive watches from microbrands we’ve worn, reviewed, and compared over years of real use. Honest pros, trade-offs, and picks worth your time.

Inside Chopard’s Most Complex Watch Ever: The L.U.C Grand Strike 2025 with Sapphire Crystal Gongs

7 Best Seiko Watches That Are Discontinued But Still Worth Finding

Planning to look for a discontinued Seiko? We break down fit, comfort, accuracy, and upkeep after long-term wear so you know exactly which models to hunt for.

The Petrolhead Corner – Dacia Takes Its First Ever Win At The 2026 Running of the Dakar

The Dakar is the true stuff of legends. And it’s not just the historic editions that still leave many of us in awe, the yearly adventure is still the playing field for the creme de la creme in rallying. Each competitor, whether on two wheels or in a car or truck, has to battle the […]

Finding beauty in imperfection: why watch lovers go wild for “patina”

In a world where modern manufacturing can deliver almost comically consistent finishes, the wabi-sabi of vintage watches has never been more appealing.The post Finding beauty in imperfection: why watch lovers go wild for “patina” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Kurono Tokyo kicks off 2026 with its first watch ever with a meteorite dial (and for under US$2K!)

In just under 3 days, orders will open for Kurono Tokyo's first-ever watch with a meteorite dial.The post Kurono Tokyo kicks off 2026 with its first watch ever with a meteorite dial (and for under US$2K!) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Petrolhead Corner – Is The Encor Series 1 The Coolest Restomod Ever?

In the ever-increasing world of restomods, remasters, continuation cars and so on, some projects raise the question of why it hadn’t been done before. By now, we’re well familiar with the slew of Porsches from Singer, Nardone, Tuthill, KAMM and so on, but there are plenty of brilliant machines out there to receive the same […]

The Best Tool Watches We’ve Ever Tested

Looking for a tool watch you can trust and actually rely on? We break down the watches that survived real testing and explain what they do well and where they fall short.

Hands-on – Union Glashütte’s Winning Duet of 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Anniversary Editions

One of Johannes Dürrstein’s objectives when he founded Glashütter Uhrenfabrik Union in 1893 was to produce high-quality watches at affordable prices to cater to a broader range of customers. His philosophy of keeping movements simple and cutting down on superlative frills made Dürrstein an early champion of “affordable luxury.” Following the company’s demise in the […]

Seiko’s eight-generation Alpinist is the best this enthusiast-favourite field watch has ever been

Seiko has significantly improved the Alpinist's specs and durability while also adding some stylistic flair and making it truer to its roots.The post Seiko’s eight-generation Alpinist is the best this enthusiast-favourite field watch has ever been appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Fratello Talks: The Best Entry-Level Watches To Start A Collection In 2026

Welcome to the fourth season of Fratello Talks! To kick off the new year, we’re discussing some of the best entry-level watches to start a collection in 2026. Daan, RJ, and Nacho come together to present some of their favorite options available today. Many of the watches discussed are great if you’re looking to start […] Visit Fratello Talks: The Best Entry-Level Watches To Start A Collection In 2026 to read the full article.

In-Depth: A Technical and Practical Deep Dive On The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD#5 – The Most Extreme "Jumbo" Ever

From the wearing experience to the technical expertise behind it, we look at what makes AP's final Research & Development watch so special.

eBay Finds: Two Classic Seiko Dive Watches, a Stunning Vintage Movado, and the Strangest Timex We’ve Ever Seen

eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion. Vintage Seiko 6309-7049  Got some great stuff for you this week, starting off with this classic and iconic vintage Seiko 6309-7049. Small rant here, the seller calls it a “turtle”, and I know lots of others do too, but damn I hate that nickname. Anyway, horrible nickname notwithstanding, the 6309 is a brilliant diver that really shouldn’t need any introduction. This example is really nice, and looks all original with a touch of honest wear. The steel case looks unpolished with the original brushed and polished finishes and sharp edges. The black dial looks great with nicely aged lume. The bezel insert is original with some light wear and a little fading that gives it a touch of that lovely ghost bezel look. Movement is clean and runs well per the seller. Great original example of a highly desirable vintage Seiko diver. View auction here Vintage 1950s Girard-Perregaux  Next up is a sweet vintage Girard-Perregaux sport/dress watch. The 31mm steel case is excellent, unpolished with crisp edges and nice polished finish. It features fancy horned style lugs that really pop. The original cream dial is a beauty, with a quite pleasant, even patina to it. It has applied steel markers and ...

[VIDEO] The Seiko Astron SSH151, an Award-Winning Tech-Forward Timepiece

Seiko launched the Astron in 1969, changing not just the brand’s trajectory but the way watches were made. The first commercially available quartz wristwatch, it arrived in solid gold and cost ¥450,000, about $1,250 at the time, or roughly $10,000 in 2025. Though “vintage” to modern eyes, its design was surprisingly luxurious and quietly radical, blending traditional finishing with industrial design cues in a way only Seiko could achieve. The exterior, however, was not the main story. The caliber 35SQ inside is what rewrote horology. With a quartz oscillator vibrating at 8,192 Hz, it delivered accuracy far beyond the mechanical watches of the day. It was not only a proof-of-concept that pushed horology into the 20th century, it also proved that Seiko was willing to innovate in an industry steeped in tradition.   The post [VIDEO] The Seiko Astron SSH151, an Award-Winning Tech-Forward Timepiece appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The Best Beater Watches Under $300 We’ve Ever Tested

Looking for a tough, affordable beater watch? We reviewed the best under $300 with real-world wear tests, accuracy checks, and pros and cons to guide your pick.

Breaking News: Francis Ford Coppola's Personal 'FFC' Sells for $10.755 million, The Most Expensive F.P. Journe Ever Sold

The confluence of watchmaking and cinematic history was the perfect recipe for a record, as the F.P. Journe market shows no sign of slowing.

Every Time+Tide collaboration ever

We're pretty proud of these and so we wanted them all to be in one place for you to see and track our progression.The post Every Time+Tide collaboration ever appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Finding A Vintage Perseo Italian Railway Watch In A Flea Market

A few weeks ago, on a cool autumn morning in Bologna, I found myself wandering through a vintage market tucked between porticoed streets and the kind of cafés where the espresso machine never sleeps. Among boxes of old coins, war-era postcards, and lovingly worn leather jackets, a couple of small steel items caught my eye […] Visit Finding A Vintage Perseo Italian Railway Watch In A Flea Market to read the full article.