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

Buying Guides

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.

Longines’ Ultra-Chron Classic is a high-beat blast from the past

Introducing

09.10.25

Longines’ Ultra-Chron Classic is a high-beat blast from the past

Longines revives the original Ultra-Chron from 1967 with this 2025 release, and it's a proper time capsule - just with a modern 5Hz movement.

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.

Longines expands the Spirit pillar with a time‑only Pilot and a flyback chronograph

Hands On

02.10.25

Longines expands the Spirit pillar with a time‑only Pilot and a flyback chronograph

Longines has tightened the Spirit's design language and adjusted dimensions while leaning on modern movement tech and COSC-certification.

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.

Henry Cavill on Longines: From Superman to Swiss valleys, and why we still need watches

Interview

23.09.25

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.

Crossing generational and gender divides: the best watches for girl dads and their daughters

Lists

02.09.25

Crossing generational and gender divides: the best watches for girl dads and their daughters

We often hear about watches being passed down from fathers to sons, but what about daughters?

New releases from Taos, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget and more

Last Week in Watches

31.08.25

New releases from Taos, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget and more

It looks like we have a new trend taking off: blue is now being replaced by burgundy, grape, and plum...

Longines brings the PrimaLuna bang up to date with a classy, all-new design

Introducing

28.08.25

Longines brings the PrimaLuna bang up to date with a classy, all-new design

Longines has thoughtfully redesigned the PrimaLuna with a larger, curvier case design while retaining a classic, timeless look.

Why exhibition casebacks aren’t always a selling point

Opinion

06.08.25

Why exhibition casebacks aren’t always a selling point

Exhibition casebacks on watches can be magical - but like any overused magic trick, used too often, the wizardry fades, Tom argues.

Green over tan: how every car enthusiast’s favourite colour combo works perfectly for watches too

Lists

04.08.25

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Green over tan: how every car enthusiast’s favourite colour combo works perfectly for watches too

Green cars with tan interiors? There's nothing better. Turns out the colour combo works great for watches too.

11 of the best mechanical watches for smaller wrists

Buying Guides

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.

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

Buying Guides

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

Buying Guides

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.

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.

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

Buying Guides

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?

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

Buying Guides

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 $5,000, for when you’re spending serious cash

Buying Guides

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.

11 of the best triple register chronographs for timing perfection

Buying Guides

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.

New releases from Oris, Arnold & Son, Longines and more

Last Week in Watches

01.06.25

New releases from Oris, Arnold & Son, Longines and more

Longines drastically expands the Conquest collection, Oris releases another Hölstein edition, and Leica offers its first green dials.

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

Buying Guides

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.

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

Last Week in Watches

25.05.25

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

High-end Bulgaris, a trio of TAG Heuer Monacos, a new collection from MB&F and porcelain dials from anOrdain dropped this week.

Longines expands the Spirit Zulu Time range with the 100th anniversary-marking 1925 collection

Introducing

23.05.25

Longines expands the Spirit Zulu Time range with the 100th anniversary-marking 1925 collection

Longines celebrates the 100-year anniversary of its first dual time wristwatch by unveiling three new colourways for the Spirit Zulu Time.

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

Buying Guides

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.

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

Buying Guides

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…

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

Buying Guides

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.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Lists

25.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Looking to shop for watches in the Harbour City? Check out this guide, written by our native Sydneysider, Jamie.

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?

13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

03.03.25

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13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.

7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

Buying Guides

26.02.25

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7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

The best Art Deco watches combine stylised numerals, shapely cases, and above all, class.

The 10 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

Buying Guides

20.02.25

The 10 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

Who says watches have to be round?

Super-friend: Longines reveals Henry Cavill as new Ambassador of Elegance

News

14.02.25

Super-friend: Longines reveals Henry Cavill as new Ambassador of Elegance

If Henry Cavill is now a Longines brand ambassador, does that but the nail in the 007 discussion coffin?

11 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

Buying Guides

13.02.25

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11 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

A watch is just about the best birthday gift, especially for a young adult. What? No. We're definitely not biased.

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.

9 of the best bronze watches for those who like a pinch of patina

Buying Guides

06.02.25

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9 of the best bronze watches for those who like a pinch of patina

Love the antique look of a well-weathered tool? These bronze watches are for you.

The best watches to wear on your wedding day

Buying Guides

29.01.25

The best watches to wear on your wedding day

Making final decisions before your big wedding day can be stressful. For watch addicts, it's which watch to wear. Here are some tips...

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

Lists

20.01.25

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

2025 brings the Year of the Wooden Snake, and with it, a bunch of Lunar New Year watches.

Lists

08.01.25

Our favourite Longines watches of 2024

There has been a wide variety from Longines last year, with a real gem of a release taking us all by surprise at the end…

These 5 affordable two-tone watches have all the swagger, but just a little bit of the cost

Buying Guides

07.01.25

These 5 affordable two-tone watches have all the swagger, but just a little bit of the cost

Looking for the bi-metal look, all under the benchmark of US$3,000?

6 of the best Breguet numeral watches, honouring the master’s name

Buying Guides

03.01.25

6 of the best Breguet numeral watches, honouring the master’s name

Abraham-Louis Breguet lent his name to many things related to watchmaking, including an elegant numeral set. These watches use them best.

5 of the best affordable moonphase watches

Buying Guides

26.12.24

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5 of the best affordable moonphase watches

Moonphases don't have to be reserved for the deepest of pockets - here are our five affordable favourites.

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

Watch Education

24.12.24

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

They're the two most popular types of travel watches - but what actually makes them different?

Video

20.12.24

The new Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon is the brand’s first endeavour with the material

The Ultra-Chron Carbon makes history as the first Longines with a carbon case.

7 of the best Roman numeral watches that have all the classical elegance you’ll need

Buying Guides

29.11.24

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7 of the best Roman numeral watches that have all the classical elegance you’ll need

We look at the best watches using the most classic numeral design.

Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

Buying Guides

25.11.24

Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

Rose gold can be the most overlooked of all precious metals, but it is extremely versatile, as this list proves.

What’s the frequency? A guide to high-beat watches

Watch Education

13.10.24

What’s the frequency? A guide to high-beat watches

High-frequency movements can be a great conversation starter, but do you know why they exist and what makes them tick?

New releases from Hermès, Moser, Czapek and more

Last Week in Watches

06.10.24

New releases from Hermès, Moser, Czapek and more

While Milano Watch Week takes place, there are plenty of new releases to keep up interested from brands big and small.

The Longines Flagship Heritage adds three new sunburst dials for 2024

Introducing

03.10.24

The Longines Flagship Heritage adds three new sunburst dials for 2024

The refreshed trio brings green, anthracite, and havana beige into the mix.

6 of the best chocolate dial watches under US$10,000

Buying Guides

28.09.24

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6 of the best chocolate dial watches under US$10,000

There are browns, and there are browns. The six watches on this list make the most of this highly debated choice of dial colour.

6 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch

Watch Education

16.09.24

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6 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch

Even if you think you know everything, we would recommend asking yourself the following questions before you purchase a watch.

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

Last Week in Watches

03.09.24

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

The new thinnest watch in the world, a strong return for Daniel Roth, chiming Bulgaris, a trio of Breitling perpetual calendars and more!