Buying Guides Archives - Time+Tide Watches

From minimalism to sprezzatura: these are 11 of the best Italian watch brands

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06.11.25

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From minimalism to sprezzatura: these are 11 of the best Italian watch brands

From the big names to emerging newcomers, here's the best Italian watch brands for living a horological dolce vita.

Trick or treat! Here’s 9 of the spookiest watches just in time for Halloween

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24.10.25

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Trick or treat! Here’s 9 of the spookiest watches just in time for Halloween

Looking for a watch to match your Halloween costume? Get your spook on with these 9 that range from Gothic and grim to just plain…

10 of the best “Tiffany Blue” dial watches

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13.10.25

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10 of the best “Tiffany Blue” dial watches

Light teal, eggshell blue, turquoise... Whatever you want to call it, here's a list of watches that resemble Tiffany's famous shade.

14 of the best-value sports watches on the market, between $300 and $3,000

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10.10.25

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.

12 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

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09.10.25

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12 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Shaped watches are in, so here's a selection of our favourite square watches available now, from affordable fun to high-tech luxury.

Truly evergreen: here are 11 of the best green dial watches that make a trend timeless

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28.09.25

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Truly evergreen: here are 11 of the best green dial watches that make a trend timeless

Green dials aren't just a fad; it's a trend that's here to stay. Here are some of the best green dials in watches today.

The watches making the most of mesh bracelets, a century-old art

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27.09.25

The watches making the most of mesh bracelets, a century-old art

Also called Milanese straps, watch lovers prize mesh bracelets for their tendency to hug wrists. Here's some of the best watches with them.

14 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

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21.09.25

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14 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark

Here at Time+Tide, we are very fond of lume, so here is a list of some of the best full lume dial watches on the…

The 8 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

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20.09.25

The 8 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention

Magnets, how do they work? These watches are designed to resist Gausses and look cool whilst doing so.

The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

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21.08.25

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The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

What do you get the man who has everything? We've rounded up a few horological Father's Day gift ideas that'll be sure to please any…

11 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

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18.08.25

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11 of the best dress watches making sure you won’t be underdressed in any occasion

Dress watches should be minimal, slim and small - and here's some of the best examples you should add to your collection.

10 of the best perpetual calendar watches

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15.08.25

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10 of the best perpetual calendar watches

Often considered the pinnacle of watchmaking, these are some of the very best perpetual calendars you can find today.

8 of the most expensive quartz watches that prove you don’t need a mainspring to look like a millionaire

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14.08.25

8 of the most expensive quartz watches that prove you don’t need a mainspring to look like a millionaire

Retro oddballs or haute horlogerie stunners, there's always a time and place for quartz movements, and these are some of the most expensive.

Best watches for kids if you want to start ’em young

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12.08.25

Best watches for kids if you want to start ’em young

The romance of wearing a wristwatch is a passion we all want to pass on to the next generation

11 of the best mechanical watches for smaller wrists

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03.08.25

11 of the best mechanical watches for smaller wrists

Looking for the best watches for a smaller wrist? Zach has you covered.

6 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms

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02.08.25

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6 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms

While the Swatch x Blancpain collab opened the door for many to the world of dive watches, what are others in a similar price range?

12 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

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29.07.25

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12 of the best moonphase watches making the most of the romantic complication

Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches on the market.

15 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

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27.07.25

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15 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

Want to be summer-ready with a new, colourful watch? We've got you covered.

7 of the best modern LED watches that are a total blast from the past

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22.07.25

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7 of the best modern LED watches that are a total blast from the past

We run through some of the best modern LED watches that really connect today's buyers with the forward-thinking spirit of the 70's.

10 of the best and smokiest fumé dials you can buy today

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16.07.25

10 of the best and smokiest fumé dials you can buy today

Smoky, sultry, retro and classy: no matter what you call them, fumé dials are a winning look.

8 of the best Casio G-Shocks, including icons old and new

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15.07.25

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.

13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

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13.07.25

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13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Snazzy and scratch-proof: this list contains bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.

Spectacular, not spooky: here are 12 of the best skeleton watches

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12.07.25

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Spectacular, not spooky: here are 12 of the best skeleton watches

Because, let's face it, who among us isn’t at least a little bit of a horological voyeur?

Daily meets dressy: 10 of the best watches with robust elegance

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08.07.25

Daily meets dressy: 10 of the best watches with robust elegance

Looking for a watch dressy enough to have a sense of elegance while having specifications that are robust enough for daily wear?

The 14 best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point

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03.07.25

The 14 best white dial watches for a crisp, clean look at every price point

Some of the most refreshing white dials to look at on the market today.

13 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

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02.07.25

13 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

For those looking to ball out, here are the watches that give you the best bling for your buck.

6 of the best watches for photography nerds

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30.06.25

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6 of the best watches for photography nerds

Need a watch to help you calculate exposures, or simply want one to match your Leica camera? This list might be for you.

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30.06.25

6 of the best sapphire watches

Sapphire cases are still a rarity in watchmaking, but what's the difference between a five-figure and seven-figure example?

10 of the best sustainable watches helping the environment

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29.06.25

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10 of the best sustainable watches helping the environment

Sustainability is a big focus for many watch brands - here are some that do it well.

9 of the best mother-of-pearl watches for all wrists, from $60 to $60,000

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28.06.25

9 of the best mother-of-pearl watches for all wrists, from $60 to $60,000

Mother-of-pearl dials are too often relegated to lazy, shrink-it-and-pink-it watches. Here are some that don't fall for that trope.

16 of the best watches under $50,000, if you’re keen on buying a grail

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23.06.25

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16 of the best watches under $50,000, if you’re keen on buying a grail

With a US$50,000 budget, the sky's the limit. Well, $50k is. But you get the picture.

12 of the best dive watches for all sorts of aquatic adventures

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21.06.25

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12 of the best dive watches for all sorts of aquatic adventures

The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are some of the best.

12 of the best watches under $10,000, for when you’re ready to add a real heavy-hitter to the collection

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18.06.25

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12 of the best watches under $10,000, for when you’re ready to add a real heavy-hitter to the collection

We take the best watches under $10,000 from our NOW Magazine.

12 of the best MIL-SPEC watches for soldiers and civvies alike

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13.06.25

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12 of the best MIL-SPEC watches for soldiers and civvies alike

Simple, durable and with plenty of history behind them, we take a closer look at our favourite MIL-SPEC watches.

16 of the best watches under $5,000, for when you’re spending serious cash

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09.06.25

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16 of the best watches under $5,000, for when you’re spending serious cash

After some more budget-friendly options, we enter a more luxurious realm.

The 6 best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

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08.06.25

The 6 best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Perhaps the most popular style of watches today, these affordable integrated bracelet watches prove you don't need to remortgage to get one.

11 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

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04.06.25

11 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Three sub-dials on a watch is the go-to configuration for any chronograph, so we wanted to list the best on the market today.

Best watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

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03.06.25

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Best watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

For those with a little more cash to splash, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.

17 of the best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

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01.06.25

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17 of the best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

We all know and love Seiko and Casio, but what about lesser-known, but equally as amazing brands from Japan?

12 of the best GMT watches for tracking the time all around the globe

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31.05.25

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12 of the best GMT watches for tracking the time all around the globe

Being able to track multiple time zones at once is both practical and romantic - here are some of the best watches that can.

The seven affordable tourbillon watches you’d actually want to buy

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30.05.25

The seven affordable tourbillon watches you’d actually want to buy

Tourbillons can be many things, but can they be affordable? These seven watches are proof that they can.

The best watches under $500, from sturdy stocking dailies to retro throwbacks

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27.05.25

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The best watches under $500, from sturdy stocking dailies to retro throwbacks

We pick the best watches under $500 - how hard could it be?

Plastic fantastic: the 8 best plastic watches

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27.05.25

Plastic fantastic: the 8 best plastic watches

Plastic doesn't have to equal cheap - here are the watches to prove it.

12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

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26.05.25

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12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

There's a stone dial watch our there to suit most tastes.

7 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

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25.05.25

7 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

Marquetry is a niche endeavour, but the results are astonishing, with the melange of natural materials making up wonderful paysages.

The 17 best German watch brands showcasing everything from minimal design to maximum finesse

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19.05.25

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The 17 best German watch brands showcasing everything from minimal design to maximum finesse

What if I told you that there is more to German watches than Nomos and A. Lange & Söhne?

8 of the best orange dial watches for those who need some vitamin C

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15.05.25

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8 of the best orange dial watches for those who need some vitamin C

Orange isn't really a colour that comes up too often in the dial conversation, but when it does, it often produces amazing results.

The 8 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

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13.05.25

The 8 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Hitting the open water? We highly recommend adding one of these watches to your kit list before setting sail.

13 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

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09.05.25

13 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Here's a few reasons why quartz watches should not just be low-cost alternatives to their mechanical counterparts.

11 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

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07.05.25

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11 of the best manually wound watches, from cheap and cheerful dailies to the downright avant-garde

Hand-winding watches remain popular despite their old-school movement tech. Here are the ones that prove why that's the case.

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

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07.05.25

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

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04.05.25

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10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

12 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

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02.05.25

12 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

From affordable micro-rotor micros to high-end wonders pushing the complication forward, these are the best micro-rotor watches around.

9 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

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30.04.25

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9 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

We look at the watches that blend driving inspiration and time-telling best.

The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide, from delicious doughnut to slithering Serpenti

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28.04.25

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The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide, from delicious doughnut to slithering Serpenti

Whether it's a simple Casio, dressy Serica, or luxe Bulgari, we think we've covered our bases.

7 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

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28.04.25

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7 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Whether you're actually entering a cockpit or just dreaming of taking to the skies like most of us, here are 7 of the best pilot's…

11 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

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27.04.25

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11 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

While the definition changed throughout history, the word bicompax always signified elegant, refined chronographs. Here are some of the best.

19 of the best French watch brands keeping the historic craft alive

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26.04.25

19 of the best French watch brands keeping the historic craft alive

Being the cradle of watchmaking, France is bound to have some good watchmakers - and it does.

12 of the best everyday watches for any budget and any lifestyle

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23.04.25

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12 of the best everyday watches for any budget and any lifestyle

Wearing one watch everyday can feel like a drag to some, but the joy of a faithful companion is hard to beat, and these are…

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

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21.04.25

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Tourbillons are associated with hefty price tags, but our list includes surprisingly affordable watches along with expectedly pricey ones.

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20.04.25

7 of the best minute repeaters

Chiming watches are some of the most romantic complications in the world, and their variety is seemingly endless.

14 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

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14.04.25

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14 of the best blue dial watches proving it’s still the colour to have

Blue dials have always been popular, and these watches stand out as being the nicest money can buy right now.

6 of the best graduation watches that’ll have you doffing your cap

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13.04.25

6 of the best graduation watches that’ll have you doffing your cap

Some picks that are special enough, but won't put you in even more debt.