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RECOMMENDED READING: Your watch is dirtier than your toilet

RECOMMENDED READING: Your watch is dirtier than your toilet

Oh ye of sensitive stomachs, look away now. In a story published in the Daily Mail (yeah, we know it’s dodge - but the headline was just too irresistible), your precious watch is home to a host of germs, bacteria and other assorted disgustingness. In research (and I suspect it wasn’t peer reviewed), it was … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Your watch is dirtier than your toilet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This guy did a survey and found that 38mm is the perfect watch size - here are our other takeaways

Omega Chronostop Jun 17, 2019

This guy did a survey and found that 38mm is the perfect watch size - here are our other takeaways

The guy in question is none other than Mark Cho, who’s kind of a big deal in the world of menswear. One of the co-founders of The Armoury and co-owner of Drake’s. He’s also a watch fanatic. He spent one of his first paychecks on an Omega Chronostop, and admits that after falling down the rabbit … ContinuedThe post This guy did a survey and found that 38mm is the perfect watch size – here are our other takeaways appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Mechanical Watch with a Digital Display, from Our Archives

Oris e these watches as Jun 9, 2019

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Mechanical Watch with a Digital Display, from Our Archives

The concept of a mechanical digital watch is an interesting one. While it is a broad category with no specifics, people usually categorise these watches as timepieces that uses discs with imprinted digits (instead of the conventional analog display) to tell time. Digital watches, predominantly, are often synonymous with battery operated timepieces that displays timeRead More

Dial for days - the Grand Seiko SBGH267

Grand Seiko SBGH267 Editor’s note Jun 2, 2019

Dial for days - the Grand Seiko SBGH267

Editor’s note: At this point, saying Grand Seiko do exceptional dials is a bit of a cliché, but c’mon – look at this thing. It’s flat out incredible – delicate, detailed and still somehow fun. This is what Grand Seiko excel at, and this is why people love them … The foundation upon which modern … ContinuedThe post Dial for days – the Grand Seiko SBGH267 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Is the Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K the best blue dial under a grand?

Seiko Samurai ‘Save May 3, 2019

Is the Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K the best blue dial under a grand?

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.

VIDEO: Andrew picks 3 watches from Basel under $3000 for your first good watch, and it’s two divers and a battle-weary soldier

Ming s researching models Apr 2, 2019

VIDEO: Andrew picks 3 watches from Basel under $3000 for your first good watch, and it’s two divers and a battle-weary soldier

I can remember very clearly what it was like to be on the other side of my first ‘good’ watch. I would trawl daily the second-hand sites for incomings, researching models and brands. I would stare in wonder at the pages I was laying out in a magazine for a watch retailer – mentally filing … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Andrew picks 3 watches from Basel under $3000 for your first good watch, and it’s two divers and a battle-weary soldier appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Game, set, match…point. A closer look at Rado’s HyperChrome Match Point

Rado s HyperChrome Match Point Feb 24, 2019

VIDEO: Game, set, match…point. A closer look at Rado’s HyperChrome Match Point

Sports tie-in watches play a - if you’ll pardon the pun - dangerous game. On the one hand there’s a lot of gloss (and potential sales) to be earned from the association with an event that’s under the spotlight. The downside, though, is you might end up with a watch that looks more like a souvenir … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Game, set, match…point. A closer look at Rado’s HyperChrome Match Point appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The making of the Glashütte Original Vintage dials

Glashütte Original Vintage dials DEPLOYANT - Feb 14, 2019

The making of the Glashütte Original Vintage dials

We go inside Glashütte Original's in-house dial facility in Pforzhiem to show you how the vintage dials on the Sixties edition are made.

HANDS-ON: Crashing to earth - Piaget’s Altiplano with meteorite dial

Piaget s Altiplano Feb 4, 2019

HANDS-ON: Crashing to earth - Piaget’s Altiplano with meteorite dial

Adding variety in the world of ultra-thin watchmaking is tricky. Because in this space, additional complications typically equals extra thickness - and that defeats the aim of the exercise. So instead of working on altering the mechanics, you change the aesthetics, which is just what Piaget has done here with these new additions to the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Crashing to earth – Piaget’s Altiplano with meteorite dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Spot the Watch: Talk show host Trevor Noah

Audemars Piguet Panerai TAG Heuer Jan 3, 2019

Spot the Watch: Talk show host Trevor Noah

We spot the watches worn by The Daily Show host Trevor Noah, and found several Rolexes, Audemars Piguet, Panerai, TAG Heuer and even an Apple Watch.

Watchscapes & hands-on impressions on a Rare Watch: Krayon Everywhere

Krayon Oct 18, 2018

Watchscapes & hands-on impressions on a Rare Watch: Krayon Everywhere

Watchscapes: Krayon Everywhere a very special watch with an ingenious system to tell the sunrise and sunset anywhere in the world.

Once Upon A Time: How Van Cleef & Arpels Builds A Story Before The Watch

Once Upon A Time: How Van Cleef & Arpels Builds A Story Before The Watch

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The traditional approach of watchmaking, any watchmaker will tell you, starts from function; for what is the purpose of a watch if not to mark the passage of time? The...

WHO TO FOLLOW: @WatchPartsMotorCycles - a guy who bought a watch with gold bullion

WHO TO FOLLOW: @WatchPartsMotorCycles - a guy who bought a watch with gold bullion

Dan Tanenbaum is a father, husband, technology entrepreneur and artist. Dan works in the sports gambling industry and created a technology to facilitate stadium lotteries. Hi Dan, what’s your daily watch and why? I wouldn’t consider any of my watches a “daily” as all of them get wrist time. Currently, I’m wearing my white dialled Heuer Montreal, … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @WatchPartsMotorCycles – a guy who bought a watch with gold bullion appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHO TO FOLLOW: Expert watch polisher @BobKolican

WHO TO FOLLOW: Expert watch polisher @BobKolican

Expert (self-taught) watch polisher Bob Kolican is definitely an account worth following. If not for his vintage knowledge, then to witness his refinishing skills. Also a huge vintage watch collector, Bob resides in Germany with his young family. Hey Bob, what’s your daily watch (if you have one) and why? I have no particular daily … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: Expert watch polisher @BobKolican appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHO TO FOLLOW: Filmmaker, photographer, watch guy - @nicholask_la

WHO TO FOLLOW: Filmmaker, photographer, watch guy - @nicholask_la

Nicholas Alexander Kalikow is a producer, director, screenwriter and photographer. He loves being on set and working with talented people to make films and take photos. Hi Nicholas, what’s your daily watch and why? Right now it’s a Patek 5167A Aquanaut. I like it because most people don’t know what it is and I can wear … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: Filmmaker, photographer, watch guy – @nicholask_la appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Spot The Watch: What would you wear if you are Dwayne Johnson and saving the world from mutated animals? (spot corrected!)

IWC Big Pilot’s Heritage Apr 18, 2018

Spot The Watch: What would you wear if you are Dwayne Johnson and saving the world from mutated animals? (spot corrected!)

If you are 6’5” tall (1.96m) and weigh 260lb (118kg) the only appropriate watch that you'd "rock" would probably be one with huge presence on the wrist. We spot Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock wear an IWC Big Pilot's Heritage.

ANNOUNCING: Seiko release stunning blue enamel dial Seiko Presage SPB069 ‘Moonlit Night’

Seiko release stunning blue enamel Dec 6, 2017

ANNOUNCING: Seiko release stunning blue enamel dial Seiko Presage SPB069 ‘Moonlit Night’

The name of this watch gives much away about its romantic, dare we even say, poetic roots. Seiko do not usually name their watches. This makes them very difficult to tell your friends about. Unless, of course, you have a beautiful mind, and can rattle off Seiko references. Which describes no one in the Time+Tide … ContinuedThe post ANNOUNCING: Seiko release stunning blue enamel dial Seiko Presage SPB069 ‘Moonlit Night’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHO TO FOLLOW: A Man & His Watch author Matt Hranek

WHO TO FOLLOW: A Man & His Watch author Matt Hranek

Today we talk to the globetrotting and glamorous Matt Hranek about travel, watches, the perfect travel watch and his just-released book, A Man & His Watch. Tell us about yourself, what does a typical week look like for you? Well, let’s start with the day. I wake around 6.30am, robe goes on, dogs are let … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: A Man & His Watch author Matt Hranek appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra - is it the only watch you need?

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra – is Oct 4, 2017

VIDEO: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra - is it the only watch you need?

One of the secrets of the Omega Aqua Terra’s success is its versatile charm. In its dark-dialled and gold incarnations it’s super dressed-up, but put it on a leather or rubber strap and it becomes a much more casual proposition. This is a watch that could pull tuxedo duty or go with board shorts (and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra – is it the only watch you need? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

My Watch Service Horror Story…

Two Broke Watch Snobs

My Watch Service Horror Story…

Before I tell you about cursing out an old Russian man and knocking the pens off of his desk, I have to tell you about The Watch.

Cartier 2017 Tank Américaine which Sep 1, 2017

Helen and Justin Take the 2017 Tank Américaine Around London

Our second installment of ‘One Woman, One Watch’ sees Helen Cruden and Justin Hast team up again to bring you a glimpse into a quintessential London scene paired with the Cartier 2017 Tank Américaine, which was recently unveiled in celebrating the Tank’s 100th anniversary.

The Collector’s View: A Case of Curiosity and a Seiko 5 - My First Watch

Seiko 5 – My First Jul 13, 2017

The Collector’s View: A Case of Curiosity and a Seiko 5 - My First Watch

Why even bother even wearing a watch these days? There must be more convenient ways to tell the time than to wear an watch? I got curious...and a Seiko 5.

Friday Fun Watch: Seiko Presage 2017 - The Dressiest Watches under $600

Grand Seiko May 12, 2017

Friday Fun Watch: Seiko Presage 2017 - The Dressiest Watches under $600

The new Seiko Presage 2017 collection is an experience which approaches fine watchmaking (dial side, external finishing) without breaking the bank.

HANDS-ON: Shades of grey - the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622)

Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Nov 22, 2016

HANDS-ON: Shades of grey - the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622)

This cool, calm and collected new Yacht-Master almost slipped past me. I was too busy falling in love (again) with the gold and chocolate Rolesor Yacht-Master, which was distracting me and dazzling my senses, but then out of the corner of my eye I spotted a flash of almost-iridescent blue, and my curiosity was piqued. I’m … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Shades of grey – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations to Elevate A Collection to the Next Level, from Our Archives

TAG Heuer Omega or Rolex? So Sep 25, 2016

Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations to Elevate A Collection to the Next Level, from Our Archives

In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we look at six non-mainstream watches that will elevate one's collection to a different level.

Spot the Watch: Watches of the Silicon Valley

JLC s Aug 20, 2016

Spot the Watch: Watches of the Silicon Valley

Spot the Watch goes to to Silicon Valley. We spy on the watches on the wrists of the tech geeks to tell the tale of Pebbles, Apples, JLCs and Seagulls.

Laurent Ferrier Gallet Tourbillon: detailed photographs to demonstrate good finishing in a watch movement

Laurent Ferrier Gallet Tourbillon detailed photographs Apr 4, 2011

Laurent Ferrier Gallet Tourbillon: detailed photographs to demonstrate good finishing in a watch movement

I wrote about Laurent Ferrier’s Gallet Tourbillon before. See this post for the earlier post. I caught up with Laurent and his crew in Geneva during the recent GTE where he was showing a peek-a-boo dial…which features a fan shaped opening on the dial which opens to reveal a favourite picture…painted by no other thanRead More

New: Raymond Weil millesime small seconds with Tuxedo‑style sector dials

Raymond Weil millesime small seconds Feb 28, 2026

New: Raymond Weil millesime small seconds with Tuxedo‑style sector dials

The latest millesime small seconds keeps the core architecture of the line intact while shifting the visual emphasis toward stronger contrast and more deliberate layering. The case, proportions, and RW4251 movement remain unchanged, which gives the new references a familiar baseline. The update comes through the Tuxedo‑inspired dial treatment and the way each colorway organizes light and dark zones.

In-Depth: What’s The Deal With ‘Albino’ Rolex Dials?

Rolex Dials? May 8, 2023

In-Depth: What’s The Deal With ‘Albino’ Rolex Dials?

A first-of-its-kind white Explorer 1016 is set to be auctioned this week – here's the fact and the fiction behind these ridiculously rare vintage Rolex dials.

First Look - The Marcu Initial, The Debut Watch of an Experienced Watchmaker

First Look - The Marcu Initial, The Debut Watch of an Experienced Watchmaker

Among the new independent watch brands recently unveiled, Marcu stands out for several reasons: not only for the originality of its debut timepiece, but also for the original background of the man behind it. Jérôme Marcu is no rookie when it comes to watchmaking. With a career that began in the 1980s, it is remarkable […]