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AIS Collective’s BronzePen can restore your bronze watch to factory-fresh – or let it tell its own story
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AIS Collective’s BronzePen can restore your bronze watch to factory-fresh – or let it tell its own story

Is your bronze watch looking less "patinated" and more "putrid"? This easy-to-use cleaning tool might be what you're looking for.
Neotype jazzes up its “ultimate multipurpose tool watch”, the LM02 Type C, with panda dials
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Neotype jazzes up its “ultimate multipurpose tool watch”, the LM02 Type C, with panda dials

French microbrands Neotype has brought two panda dials to the fore, for its likeable LM02 Type C chronograph.
A Matter of Time EP 09: Gemstone watches for dummies, from hardstone dials to rainbow bezels
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A Matter of Time EP 09: Gemstone watches for dummies, from hardstone dials to rainbow bezels

Don't roll your eyes... Ele's masterclass in everything from sapphires to stone dials is not to be missed.
Australia’s watch community is gathering in Sydney this week for Watchfest 6!
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Australia’s watch community is gathering in Sydney this week for Watchfest 6!

This week marks the return of Australia's largest enthusiast-run watch and horology convention to Sydney - here's what you need to know.
Andrew shares his favourite Audemars Piguet watches available at AP House Manchester
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Andrew shares his favourite Audemars Piguet watches available at AP House Manchester

The AP House Manchester isn't your typical high-end watch boutique, and it's home to some properly special timepieces.
Beaucroft goes full stealth with the Element Rebel Black
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Beaucroft goes full stealth with the Element Rebel Black

It utilises Nitron MC, an advanced, scratch-resistant hard-coating technology developed in its hometown of Cambridge.
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest “Made of Makers” collab is a manga-styled webcomic take on the Reverso’s origin story
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Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest “Made of Makers” collab is a manga-styled webcomic take on the Reverso’s origin story

The latest entry in Jaeger-LeCoultre's multidisciplinary "Made of Makers" programme is a webcomic by Filipino artist Olivecoat.
Inside Bulgari’s rebellion: how the watch industry’s fastest mover does the impossible
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Inside Bulgari’s rebellion: how the watch industry’s fastest mover does the impossible

Russell has this theory that Bulgari is the biggest rebel in the entire watchmaking industry. He went to Bulgari to put that to the test.
A Matter of Time Episode 08: Are you stuck in your watch-collecting journey?
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A Matter of Time Episode 08: Are you stuck in your watch-collecting journey?

The trio explores being “stuck” in collecting, the influence of social and personal identity, and the myth of linear progression...
Built by and for adventurers, the Nadir Vespera GMT is ready to go
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Built by and for adventurers, the Nadir Vespera GMT is ready to go

Built to keep up with the founder's adventurous lifestyle, this new tool watch doesn't cut corners when it comes to toughness.
The Laurent Ferrier effect: why are watch experts so smitten with the Sport Auto?
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The Laurent Ferrier effect: why are watch experts so smitten with the Sport Auto?

Why are Kristian Haagen and Monochrome Watches' Frank Geelen (and us here at Time+Tide, too) so smitten with the Sport Auto?
14 of the best-value sports watches on the market, between $300 and $3,000
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14 of the best-value sports watches on the market, between $300 and $3,000

These sports watches prove you can get plenty of value for US$3,000 - and way less than that, too.
A Matter of Time Episode 07: Do brand ambassadors actually influence watch purchases?
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A Matter of Time Episode 07: Do brand ambassadors actually influence watch purchases?

Do influencers actually influence other influencers?
Khaki Field killstreak: Hamilton’s latest video game collab is with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
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Khaki Field killstreak: Hamilton’s latest video game collab is with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Hamilton is teaming up with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the newest entrant in the best-selling first-person shooter game series of all time.
Geneva Watch Days and beyond: the Time+Tide Team shares our favourite watches of September 2025
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Geneva Watch Days and beyond: the Time+Tide Team shares our favourite watches of September 2025

September 2025 has been a particularly stacked month as far as watch releases go... But here were our favourite new watches from the month.
Esha Gupta talks watches, and Andrew reveals his new watch alert!
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Esha Gupta talks watches, and Andrew reveals his new watch alert!

Andrew welcomes Bollywood actress, model, environmentalist, and Indian superstar Esha Gupta to the Time+Tide London Watch Discovery Studio, where they dive into the worlds of…
The RockWatch from 1985 – 2025: how Tissot carved out a watch icon
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The RockWatch from 1985 – 2025: how Tissot carved out a watch icon

A drunken idea involving Swiss rock became one of the most unique comeback stories in watchmaking history.
A Matter of Time Episode 06: Christopher Ward versus Tudor? Microbrands versus big brands?
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A Matter of Time Episode 06: Christopher Ward versus Tudor? Microbrands versus big brands?

In this episode, Andrew, Eleonor, and Kristian debate the advantages big brands and microbrands in the watch landscape have.
From whiskies to Negronis: Seiko continues its run of cocktail-inspired Australasian limited editions with the Presage SRPL96J ‘The Conte’
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From whiskies to Negronis: Seiko continues its run of cocktail-inspired Australasian limited editions with the Presage SRPL96J ‘The Conte’

Seiko follows 2023's SRPK50J 'Irori Moments' and 2024's SRPL20J 'Ichigo Ichie' with a Negroni rather than whisky -inspired Cocktail Time.
Living la dolce vita acquatica with the HTD Aquatìc MkII
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Living la dolce vita acquatica with the HTD Aquatìc MkII

The Florence-based independent watch brand returns with a slim and stylish take on a GADA dive watch.
A Matter of Time Episode 05: What women really think about your watch choice on a first date…
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A Matter of Time Episode 05: What women really think about your watch choice on a first date…

For Episode 5, A Matter of Time co-host Eleonor was put in the hot seat to bring perspective on what women actually notice about your…
Inside the A. Lange & Söhne manufacture: “Where perfection meets beautiful imperfection”
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Inside the A. Lange & Söhne manufacture: “Where perfection meets beautiful imperfection”

Andrew had the extraordinary privilege of spending a day inside the A Lange & Söhne manufacture with CEO Wilhelm Schmid.
A Matter of Time Episode 04: What makes a watch GOOD, GREAT, or GRAIL?
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A Matter of Time Episode 04: What makes a watch GOOD, GREAT, or GRAIL?

Episode 4 of A Matter of Time explores the distinctions between a good watch, a great watch, and a grail watch.
Family ties: the Time+Tide Team shares the watches they own that mean the most to them
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Family ties: the Time+Tide Team shares the watches they own that mean the most to them

The Time+Tide team has come together to share the watches with strong family ties and the stories behind their significance.
The Draken Kruger V2 is the perfect lightweight tactical chronograph
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The Draken Kruger V2 is the perfect lightweight tactical chronograph

Featuring a rugged titanium case and either a mecaquartz or automatic movement (plus lots of other customisable options), this Kiwi chrono has a South African…
A Matter of Time Episode 03: Is Rolex overrated?
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A Matter of Time Episode 03: Is Rolex overrated?

Is the A Matter of Time gang here to dethrone The Crown in episode 3?!
The Namica Shirahama 2 is a serious not-so-serious dive watch
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The Namica Shirahama 2 is a serious not-so-serious dive watch

This Japanese microbrand combines funky colours and playful yet purposeful design in this decidedly contemporary dive watch.
The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases
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The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases

There's been an unusually large number of summer watches released this year - but these are our favourites.
A Matter of Time Episode 02: The best affordable watches that get respect
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A Matter of Time Episode 02: The best affordable watches that get respect

It was only a matter of time before the gang discussed the best affordable watches.
Tusenö’s SuperVintage offers a fresh new blend of old-school looks
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Tusenö’s SuperVintage offers a fresh new blend of old-school looks

Swedish brand Tusenö has made a bold move, departing from sports watches to shaped dress watches with this stylish cocktail-inspired piece.
8 of the best Casio G-Shocks, including icons old and new
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8 of the best Casio G-Shocks, including icons old and new

There are few brands that can claim the status of icon while being affordable and generally well-loved. Casio G-Shock is one of them.
Vintage vibes abound with the Ferro Time Master 70
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Vintage vibes abound with the Ferro Time Master 70

An idiosyncratic shape and a retro-tastic dial (complete with pinion cap!) make this indie offering a love letter to the 1970s.
We asked Blancpain if the Fifty Fathoms is priced too high, and all your other hard-hitting questions
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We asked Blancpain if the Fifty Fathoms is priced too high, and all your other hard-hitting questions

Is the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms priced too high?
F1 The Movie is out, and so is episode 3 of IWC & Formula 1: The Podcast!
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F1 The Movie is out, and so is episode 3 of IWC & Formula 1: The Podcast!

Episode 3 of our mini-series is now live, talking all about the genesis of the IWC x "F1 The Movie" partnership and the APXGP watches.
In part 2 of our IWC & Formula 1 mini series, Andrew & Chris talk F1 team watches
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In part 2 of our IWC & Formula 1 mini series, Andrew & Chris talk F1 team watches

What goes into making a team watch for a Formula 1 team? Chris Grainger-Herr and Andrew McUtchen discuss.
What is a pilot’s watch?
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What is a pilot’s watch?

What it takes to take flight with a watch.