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Doxa’s SUB 200 ‘Dune’ is a sandy sequel that sticks the landing
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Doxa’s SUB 200 ‘Dune’ is a sandy sequel that sticks the landing

This limited edition vintage-inspired skin diver won over Jason thanks to its sandy fumé dial and modern specs.
The watches making the most of mesh bracelets, a century-old art
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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.
Why the Lang & Heyne Georg “Penny Watch” Edition is a collector‑led milestone for Korean watch culture
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Why the Lang & Heyne Georg “Penny Watch” Edition is a collector‑led milestone for Korean watch culture

This 7-piece limited edition created for the Penny Watch community represents the Korean watch collecting community's coming of age.
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s “The Adventure Spirit” is a travelling showcase of rare sports watches from the normally buttoned-down brand
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Jaeger-LeCoultre’s “The Adventure Spirit” is a travelling showcase of rare sports watches from the normally buttoned-down brand

This exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover one of the most underrated sides of one of the most well-respected brands in the world.
Frederique Constant expands the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture range with two new dials in steel, plus a luxurious gold halo model
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Frederique Constant expands the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture range with two new dials in steel, plus a luxurious gold halo model

The most affordable perpetual calendar on the market gets silver and blue dials in steel plus a baller yellow gold, onyx-dialled model.
ID Genève teams up with the United Nations for a first of its kind SDG Limited Edition
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ID Genève teams up with the United Nations for a first of its kind SDG Limited Edition

ID Genève becomes the first watch brand to align itself with the United Nations.
Studio Underd0g x Fears serves up another cocktail masterclass in the Manhattan
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Studio Underd0g x Fears serves up another cocktail masterclass in the Manhattan

Another cocktail-inspired collaboration from these British brands is just as intoxicating as the last, with a deep brown dial that dances in the light.
Jaeger-LeCoultre pays homage to the 1940s with a gorgeous grey sector dial Master Control Calendar
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Jaeger-LeCoultre pays homage to the 1940s with a gorgeous grey sector dial Master Control Calendar

Inspired by 40s calendar watches and sporting a two-tone grained sector dial, this Master Control is an exercise in understated panache.
Grand Seiko unveils new SLGB005 ‘Ice Forest – Violet Dawn” U.F.A. limited edition in steel
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Grand Seiko unveils new SLGB005 ‘Ice Forest – Violet Dawn” U.F.A. limited edition in steel

Grand Seiko's U.F.A. range now has a purple dial limited edition and a first-ever Ever-Brilliant Steel case and bracelet.
How TAG Heuer won me over: the Carrera Glassbox got me interested, but carbon got me hooked
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How TAG Heuer won me over: the Carrera Glassbox got me interested, but carbon got me hooked

TAG's TH-Carbonspring tech and current-gen Carreras are demonstrative of a brand that's unequivocally got enthusiasts in mind, says Andrew O'Connor.
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.
Vieren enlists 5 artists to reimagine its first watch with their own piece unique
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Vieren enlists 5 artists to reimagine its first watch with their own piece unique

Vieren celebrates its 5th anniversary with its new “One-Of-One V Collection” with 5 piece uniques. The collection enlists five world-renowned artists to put their stamp…
Henry Cavill on Longines: From Superman to Swiss valleys, and why we still need watches
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Henry Cavill on Longines: From Superman to Swiss valleys, and why we still need watches

Henry Cavill opens up about his deepening love affair with horology, and finding peace in a Swiss valley with Longines.
Audemars Piguet announces they’ll be at Watches and Wonders 2026
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Audemars Piguet announces they’ll be at Watches and Wonders 2026

Audemars Piguet has just made the surprise announcement that they'll be returning to the world's biggest watch fair for 2026.
Frederique Constant expands its Classics Moneta Moonphase range with two new models
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Frederique Constant expands its Classics Moneta Moonphase range with two new models

The new Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase is a "set it and forget it" quartz moonphase watch with details worth remembering.
Baltic unveil the Aquascaphe Mk2, a more refined take on their incredibly popular dive watch
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Baltic unveil the Aquascaphe Mk2, a more refined take on their incredibly popular dive watch

Baltic has updated its now-iconic dive watch after 7 years of production, offering 37mm or 39.5mm diameters plus other great improvements.
Tissot celebrates UFO Robot Grendizer’s 50th anniversary with an extra-special blacked-out PRX
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Tissot celebrates UFO Robot Grendizer’s 50th anniversary with an extra-special blacked-out PRX

Tissot reprises its anime collaboration, introducing the first PRX with a black PVD-coated case and bracelet.
Aera’s M-1 Dune draws unlikely inspiration for its unique pink dial
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Aera’s M-1 Dune draws unlikely inspiration for its unique pink dial

Minimalism-focused independent brand Aera's latest take on a field watch has a dusty pink dial inspired by SAS desert camouflage.
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.
This Gerald Charles Masterlink Gem Set trio tributes the piece unique that started it all
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This Gerald Charles Masterlink Gem Set trio tributes the piece unique that started it all

A piece unique Gérald Genta created for the Royal Family of Sarawak is tributed by three new Gerald Charles Masterlink Gem Set watches.
14 of the best lume dial watches that might blind you in the dark
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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…
New releases from Tissot, Swatch, Vacheron Constantin and more
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New releases from Tissot, Swatch, Vacheron Constantin and more

From watches made from mountain rocks to automata that rock our world, there were more than a few big releases this week.
Laurent Ferrier marks 15 years with the Classic Tourbillon Teal Série Atelier VII, its first platinum watch
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Laurent Ferrier marks 15 years with the Classic Tourbillon Teal Série Atelier VII, its first platinum watch

15 years on, LF's latest release stays true to its origins while introducing material firsts and a sharper, contemporary finishing language.
Seiko partners with REGAL for an upscale take on upcycling with latest Presage Classic release
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Seiko partners with REGAL for an upscale take on upcycling with latest Presage Classic release

Seiko teams up with high-end Japanese shoemaker REGAL Shoes & Co. on a sustainability-focused collaboration.
The 8 best anti-magnetic watches that’ll attract all the right attention
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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.
Louis Erard joins forces with artisanal engraver Maksym Shavlak on the surprisingly affordable Gravée Main
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Louis Erard joins forces with artisanal engraver Maksym Shavlak on the surprisingly affordable Gravée Main

Limited to 99 pieces, each of these Gothic hand-engraved watches is the result of over 50 hours of work, with each watch being unique.
Tissot took Russell up a mountain to celebrate the return of the RockWatch
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Tissot took Russell up a mountain to celebrate the return of the RockWatch

Our UK Editor visited the "Top of Europe", where the stone for the new RockWatch was cut from, to get immersed in this new release.
Norqain just dropped the perfect autumn watch: the panda-dialled, limited edition Freedom 60 43mm Off-White
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Norqain just dropped the perfect autumn watch: the panda-dialled, limited edition Freedom 60 43mm Off-White

Norqain expands its popular Freedom 60 Chrono range to include a subtle off-white panda dial limited edition featuring red gold accents.
Nivada Grenchen’s Antarctic GMT returns in a 36mm Hodinkee limited edition
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Nivada Grenchen’s Antarctic GMT returns in a 36mm Hodinkee limited edition

Hodinkee’s first limited edition since its acquisition by Watches of Switzerland is an understated, extremely considered retro tool watch.
Trilobe’s Trente-Deux might just be the most interesting integrated bracelet watch of the year
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Trilobe’s Trente-Deux might just be the most interesting integrated bracelet watch of the year

The Trilobe Trente-Deux presented at Geneva Watch Days 2025 may just be the most interesting integrated bracelet watch released this year.
The Quest Continues: Vacheron Constantin unveils a Louvre‑bound astronomical clock plus a complicated companion wristwatch
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The Quest Continues: Vacheron Constantin unveils a Louvre‑bound astronomical clock plus a complicated companion wristwatch

Vacheron Constantin continues its grand 270th anniversary celebrations with two interconnected haute horlogerie creations.
How being a professional musician informed my first luxury watch purchase
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How being a professional musician informed my first luxury watch purchase

Divers need dive watches, soldiers need field watches, but what sort of watches do musicians need?
Bianchet’s new UltraFino is here to break records with a new full sapphire tourbillon
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Bianchet’s new UltraFino is here to break records with a new full sapphire tourbillon

Unveiled at Geneva Watch Days 2025, this Bianchet claims the title of the thinnest fully sapphire tourbillon watch in the world.
The Tissot RockWatch returns with a granite-based limited edition
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The Tissot RockWatch returns with a granite-based limited edition

The 80s icon is back, this time hewn from Swiss Alpine granite and brought up to date with modern dimensions and refinements.
How waterproof is your watch?
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How waterproof is your watch?

"How waterproof is my watch?" is a very common question that we get asked here at Time+Tide, so here, we break down what water resistance…
Sartory Billard brings ravishing Japanese raden to the SB04‑E Small Bang
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Sartory Billard brings ravishing Japanese raden to the SB04‑E Small Bang

This 20-piece limited edition shows off a technique rarely seen in watchmaking: raden.
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.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36: why base is ace
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36: why base is ace

Refreshingly basic with a subtle pop of colour, Bruce makes the case for the pistachio OP36.
Status on the wrist: how I navigated watch etiquette in South Korea’s corporate culture
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Status on the wrist: how I navigated watch etiquette in South Korea’s corporate culture

In South Korea, wearing the right (or wrong) watch at work can make a huge difference.
Gérald Genta expands the Gentissima collection with a contrasting pair of studded Oursin showstoppers
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Gérald Genta expands the Gentissima collection with a contrasting pair of studded Oursin showstoppers

The Gentissima Oursin collection expands for Geneva Watch Days 2025 with two stunning yellow gold and rose gold variations.
L.Leroy is staging another comeback with the complicated Osmior Bal du Temps
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L.Leroy is staging another comeback with the complicated Osmior Bal du Temps

Leroy returns to high-end watchmaking, reviving the Osmior collection with a tourbillon and a minute repeater all in one.
New releases from Timex, Farer, Seiko and more
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New releases from Timex, Farer, Seiko and more

What better auspicious sign for this weekend than a watch inspired by the king of cocktails?
Micromilspec aims skyward with its new Pilot Worldtimer
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Micromilspec aims skyward with its new Pilot Worldtimer

Building upon the Milgraph from 2024, Micromilspec launches its new Pilot series with the Pilot Worldtimer for Geneva Watch Days 2025.
Rare cars, rare watches, and in the grounds of a royal palace
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Rare cars, rare watches, and in the grounds of a royal palace

A car show can be combined with watches better than anything else and when you throw Hampton Court Palace into the mix, can it get…
The minor upgrade that sealed the deal on the Tudor Black Bay 58 for me
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The minor upgrade that sealed the deal on the Tudor Black Bay 58 for me

The BB58 is almost perfect, except for one crucial detail - but here's how to fix it.
Bulgari & Lee Ufan scratch out a new look for the Octo Finissimo (live pics)
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Bulgari & Lee Ufan scratch out a new look for the Octo Finissimo (live pics)

Bulgari collaborates with Korean-born, Japan-based artist Lee Ufan on an eye-catching Octo Finissimo with a hand-filled titanium case.
Jaeger‑LeCoultre brings Xu Beihong’s horses to the Reverso in enamel
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Jaeger‑LeCoultre brings Xu Beihong’s horses to the Reverso in enamel

Enamel over hand‑guilloché pairs with miniature grand feu enamel horse art.
Speake-Marin’s new Openworked Tourbillon Purple Hour is a purple power play
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Speake-Marin’s new Openworked Tourbillon Purple Hour is a purple power play

Speake-Marin's Geneva Watch Days 2025 release is the sort of watch The Joker might wear.
Breguet continues its 250th anniversary celebrations with the stunning dual-dialled Marine Hora Mundi 5555
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Breguet continues its 250th anniversary celebrations with the stunning dual-dialled Marine Hora Mundi 5555

This multi-layered world timer is a particularly sumptuous take on a Breguet sports watch, and boasts customisable world time cities.
Panerai revives a military-exclusive dive watch icon with the Luminor Marina Militare PAM05218
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Panerai revives a military-exclusive dive watch icon with the Luminor Marina Militare PAM05218

A nearly one-to-one revival of the coveted ref. 5218-202/A from 1993, the Panerai Luminor Marina Militare PAM05218 is a reissue done right.
Audemars Piguet marks 150 years with 38 mm QPs and stone‑dial tourbillons
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Audemars Piguet marks 150 years with 38 mm QPs and stone‑dial tourbillons

Continuing the 150th anniversary celebrations, AP has brought us a host of crown-controlled QPs and rich stone dial tourbs.
Hamilton deploys a platoon of more complicated Khaki Fields for September 2025
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Hamilton deploys a platoon of more complicated Khaki Fields for September 2025

Hamilton has added nine new references to the Khaki range, boasting chronos, three-handers and power reserve complications.
Bremont’s latest stealthy limited edition celebrates their continued collaboration with Martin-Baker
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Bremont’s latest stealthy limited edition celebrates their continued collaboration with Martin-Baker

Limited to 400 pieces, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor Stealth Grey's titanium case features a covert grey surface treatment.
Oracle Time joins forces with Isotope for two living dials
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Oracle Time joins forces with Isotope for two living dials

Two striking takes on a classical dial-making technique that's resulted in very modern and contrasting watches.
Jaeger-LeCoultre continues strong in 2025 with a flurry of Master tourbillon models
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Jaeger-LeCoultre continues strong in 2025 with a flurry of Master tourbillon models

JLC has unveiled new and refined interpretations of its Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 and Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon.
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…
A new Defy Chronograph quartet starts the partnership between Zenith and USM
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A new Defy Chronograph quartet starts the partnership between Zenith and USM

Zenith teams up with the iconic Swiss modular furniture firm USM on an unexpectedly stylish and colourful quartet of chronos.
Geneva Watch Days 2025 Special: new releases from Bulgari, Berneron, Laurent Ferrier and more
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Geneva Watch Days 2025 Special: new releases from Bulgari, Berneron, Laurent Ferrier and more

We’re in the middle of Geneva Watch Days 2025, and brands are trying to outdo each other... Including those not even exhibiting in Geneva!
TAG Heuer goes extraterrestrial with the Carrera Astronomer (live pics)
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TAG Heuer goes extraterrestrial with the Carrera Astronomer (live pics)

TAG Heuer looks to reinvent the moonphase complication in a new sporty-chic aesthetic with three new models.
The Pioneer Flying Hours is a very H. Moser & Cie way of doing traditional complication
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The Pioneer Flying Hours is a very H. Moser & Cie way of doing traditional complication

Moser has adapted the Flying Hours model from the Endeavour into the Pioneer collection, adding instantaneous jumps in the process.
Hot, hectic, humid, horological: we’re on the ground for Geneva Watch Days 2025!
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Hot, hectic, humid, horological: we’re on the ground for Geneva Watch Days 2025!

There's so many horological goodies on show at this year's edition of Geneva Watch Days. Here's the vibe from on the ground.
A. Lange & Söhne’s September slate pairs two studies in precision: a platinum 1815 Tourbillon plus a sultry salmon Richard Lange Jumping Seconds
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A. Lange & Söhne’s September slate pairs two studies in precision: a platinum 1815 Tourbillon plus a sultry salmon Richard Lange Jumping Seconds

Lange unveils a1815 Tourbillon in 950 platinum and a Richard Lange Jumping Seconds in white gold to close off their 2025 releases.