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The 10 watches to keep an eye on at the Antiquorum Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces auction

Auctions

05.11.25

The 10 watches to keep an eye on at the Antiquorum Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces auction

This is a packed catalogue and there is a lot to go through, but these are the 10 watches we think stand out in this…

Andrew shares his favourite Audemars Piguet watches available at AP House Manchester

Video

28.10.25

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.

New releases from H. Moser & Cie, Montblanc, Breitling and more

Last Week in Watches

05.10.25

New releases from H. Moser & Cie, Montblanc, Breitling and more

Rich, warm colours and decadently complicated watches were the order of the week.

John Mayer reveals the secret behind his unreleased “road test camo” Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

News

03.10.25

John Mayer reveals the secret behind his unreleased “road test camo” Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

The Grammy-winning watch lover has revealed the interesting concept behind the camouflaged watch he was spotted wearing last week.

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak “Jumbo” RD#5 pairs a flyback chronograph with a flying tourbillon in an ultra-thin package

Introducing

01.10.25

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak “Jumbo” RD#5 pairs a flyback chronograph with a flying tourbillon in an ultra-thin package

A new in-house calibre and innovative smartphone-inspired chronograph pushers keeps this complicated "Jumbo" as thin as a normal one.

Friday Wind Down

26.09.25

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.

Audemars Piguet announces they’ll be at Watches and Wonders 2026

News

23.09.25

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.

Watch Education

17.09.25

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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…

New releases from Timex, Farer, Seiko and more

Last Week in Watches

14.09.25

New releases from Timex, Farer, Seiko and more

What better auspicious sign for this weekend than a watch inspired by the king of cocktails?

Rare cars, rare watches, and in the grounds of a royal palace

Friday Wind Down

13.09.25

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…

Audemars Piguet marks 150 years with 38 mm QPs and stone‑dial tourbillons

Introducing

10.09.25

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.

“You killed my Royal Oak!”: Emmanuel Gueit reveals the stories behind his legendary watch designs

Friday Wind Down

22.08.25

“You killed my Royal Oak!”: Emmanuel Gueit reveals the stories behind his legendary watch designs

From Genta's Offshore gripes to getting Rolex to revive a moonphase, Emmanuel tells all.

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

Buying Guides

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.

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

Buying Guides

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.

The big dogs and underdogs in 2025’s GPHG

Lists

01.08.25

The big dogs and underdogs in 2025’s GPHG

This year's GPHG long list has been announced, and we've gone through them all to find out the favourites and outside chancers.

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

Buying Guides

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.

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

Buying Guides

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.

New releases from Greubel Forsey, Audemars Piguet, Bell & Ross and more

Last Week in Watches

13.07.25

New releases from Greubel Forsey, Audemars Piguet, Bell & Ross and more

This week's releases have some real heavy-hitters, from quietly released AP Japan specials to grailworthy Greubel Forseys.

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

Buying Guides

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?

Shining a light on the most unique uses of lume in watchmaking

Lists

10.07.25

Shining a light on the most unique uses of lume in watchmaking

Lume isn't just a tool to help you read the time in the dark - it's also an avenue for creative expression.

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Watch Education

25.06.25

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Understanding how your watch will age can be an important step in knowing how to look after it for years to come.

Vintage stunners, quartz oddities, and a highly unusual Cartier to hit Watches of Knightsbridge auction block

Auctions

01.06.25

Vintage stunners, quartz oddities, and a highly unusual Cartier to hit Watches of Knightsbridge auction block

From Geneva to London: 2025's impressive run of watch auctions continues, with Watches of Knightsbridge offering up some heat.

11 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

Lists

29.05.25

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11 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

The legendary designer reportedly penned over 100,000 watches... Here are 11 of the best.

12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

Buying Guides

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.

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

Buying Guides

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.

10 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

Lists

12.05.25

10 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

The age of quartz is well and truly underway, but the 1970s would bring about many more changes.

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

Buying Guides

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.

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Pop Culture

06.05.25

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Here's a closer look at some of the finest wristwear that graced the red carpet during fashion's biggest night.

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

Buying Guides

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...

Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Pop Culture

23.04.25

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Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Sponsorships aside, are there any actual watch nerds among the current F1 line-up?

Celebrating complication with 12 of the most complicated watches of all time

Lists

16.04.25

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Celebrating complication with 12 of the most complicated watches of all time

Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.

New releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet, Louis Moinet and more

Last Week in Watches

13.04.25

New releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet, Louis Moinet and more

The calm after the storm: that’s how I would describe the state of the week... Although there were plenty of big watch releases!

Audemars Piguet’s first dial colour is cemented in ceramic with a trio of Royal Oak ‘Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50’ models

Introducing

01.04.25

Audemars Piguet’s first dial colour is cemented in ceramic with a trio of Royal Oak ‘Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50’ models

Audemars Piguet has finally perfected its 'Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50' colour in ceramic, which is based on the first Royal Oak dial from 1972.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

18.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

To celebrate International Women’s Day, here’s some of the best female-led watch brands

Lists

08.03.25

To celebrate International Women’s Day, here’s some of the best female-led watch brands

In time for International Women’s Day, we shine a light on some of the women in watches you ought to know about by now.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Nivada Grenchen, Swatch x Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

02.03.25

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Nivada Grenchen, Swatch x Omega and more

AP released a bunch of watches to celebrate its 150th anniversary, Leica expanded its watch range and we got yet another MoonSwatch!

The Horological Society of New York and Christie’s team up for their 2025 Charity Auction

Friday Wind Down

28.02.25

The Horological Society of New York and Christie’s team up for their 2025 Charity Auction

Charitable festivities, a bunch of new APs, Leonardo DiCaprio joins the Rolex fam and a new MoonSwatch - all in a week's worth of days!

Audemars Piguet adds two stealthy ceramic chronographs to its Royal Oak Offshore range

Introducing

26.02.25

Audemars Piguet adds two stealthy ceramic chronographs to its Royal Oak Offshore range

The Royal Oak Offshore is not a subtle watch, but these two new ceramic models are more understated than most.

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph Tuscany Blue amps up genre distortion

Introducing

26.02.25

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph Tuscany Blue amps up genre distortion

Tuscan blue with a hint of bling for the new Code 11.59.

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked 150th Anniversary says goodbye to the Calibre 5135

Introducing

26.02.25

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked 150th Anniversary says goodbye to the Calibre 5135

It's been a great run.

Audemars Piguet introduces the Calibre 7138, a new perpetual calendar operated entirely by the crown

Introducing

25.02.25

Audemars Piguet introduces the Calibre 7138, a new perpetual calendar operated entirely by the crown

Audemars Piguet's perpetual calendar saga continues with the Calibre 7138.

News

25.02.25

Audemars Piguet kicks off 150th anniversary celebrations with 10 watches, including a brand new perpetual calendar

Five Code 11.59s, three Royal Oaks, and two Offshores kick off the brand's 150th anniversary celebrations.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

Lists

08.02.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

There’s an almost tangible romance to shopping in person, now you can spend a day perusing one of the world’s most charming cities — London.

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite musical watch collaborations

Lists

08.02.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite musical watch collaborations

We've put together a Greatest Hits album of musical watch collaborations that continue to chart in the minds of enthusiasts.

7 of the best big watches giving big luxury

Buying Guides

01.02.25

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7 of the best big watches giving big luxury

What goes up, must come down, and it's the same with watch sizes. But what about those yearning for a 42mm+ beast?

Buying Guides

27.01.25

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9 of the best white gold watches

It's not that practical, but it sure is beautiful.

10 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

Buying Guides

24.01.25

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10 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

While two-tone may transport some of us straight to the '80s, these five watches prove that the trend could be on the rise again.

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Opinion

01.01.25

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The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

Within the realm of watchmaking, size very much matters.

It’s complicated – why do we value some mechanical functions more than others?

Opinion

25.12.24

It’s complicated – why do we value some mechanical functions more than others?

The term "emotional complication" has become almost derogatory to those creating stunning feminine watch complications.

Through a designer’s eyes – Emmanuel Gueit critiques 2024 watch releases

Interview

24.12.24

Through a designer’s eyes – Emmanuel Gueit critiques 2024 watch releases

The designer of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, Emmanuel Gueit, shares his insight into some watches from 2024.

Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 25)

Pop Culture

23.12.24

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Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 25)

We dig into some of the best watches we have spotted on celebrity wrists over the last 25 seasons of Hot Ones.

Audemars Piguet

The 10 watches to keep an eye on at the Antiquorum Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces auction

Andrew shares his favourite Audemars Piguet watches available at AP House Manchester

New releases from H. Moser & Cie, Montblanc, Breitling and more

John Mayer reveals the secret behind his unreleased “road test camo” Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak “Jumbo” RD#5 pairs a flyback chronograph with a flying tourbillon in an ultra-thin package

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s “The Adventure Spirit” is a travelling showcase of rare sports watches from the normally buttoned-down brand

Audemars Piguet announces they’ll be at Watches and Wonders 2026

How waterproof is your watch?

New releases from Timex, Farer, Seiko and more

Rare cars, rare watches, and in the grounds of a royal palace

Audemars Piguet marks 150 years with 38 mm QPs and stone‑dial tourbillons

“You killed my Royal Oak!”: Emmanuel Gueit reveals the stories behind his legendary watch designs

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

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

The big dogs and underdogs in 2025’s GPHG

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

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

New releases from Greubel Forsey, Audemars Piguet, Bell & Ross and more

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

Shining a light on the most unique uses of lume in watchmaking

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Vintage stunners, quartz oddities, and a highly unusual Cartier to hit Watches of Knightsbridge auction block

11 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

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

10 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

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

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

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

Which watches do F1 drivers actually wear?

Celebrating complication with 12 of the most complicated watches of all time

New releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet, Louis Moinet and more

Audemars Piguet’s first dial colour is cemented in ceramic with a trio of Royal Oak ‘Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50’ models

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

To celebrate International Women’s Day, here’s some of the best female-led watch brands

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Nivada Grenchen, Swatch x Omega and more

The Horological Society of New York and Christie’s team up for their 2025 Charity Auction

Audemars Piguet adds two stealthy ceramic chronographs to its Royal Oak Offshore range

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph Tuscany Blue amps up genre distortion

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked 150th Anniversary says goodbye to the Calibre 5135

Audemars Piguet introduces the Calibre 7138, a new perpetual calendar operated entirely by the crown

Audemars Piguet kicks off 150th anniversary celebrations with 10 watches, including a brand new perpetual calendar

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite musical watch collaborations

7 of the best big watches giving big luxury

9 of the best white gold watches

10 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

The Time+Tide team pick their favourite watch size

It’s complicated – why do we value some mechanical functions more than others?

Through a designer’s eyes – Emmanuel Gueit critiques 2024 watch releases

Fired up: The best watches spotted on Hot Ones (Seasons 1 – 25)

Audemars Piguet marks 150 years with 38 mm QPs and stone‑dial tourbillons