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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…

8 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science, motorsports and space

Lists

31.10.25

8 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science, motorsports and space

The '60s were a particularly groovy and innovative time for watchmaking - here's some of the highlights.

“New York Watch Week” just keeps getting bigger and better

Friday Wind Down

24.10.25

“New York Watch Week” just keeps getting bigger and better

As an NYC native, seeing the middle of October become a New York Watch Week of sorts has been incredible for our US Editor Zach…

New Rolex patent suggests the Crown may make a modern triple calendar watch

News

21.10.25

New Rolex patent suggests the Crown may make a modern triple calendar watch

A recent patent filing may have just revealed that a modern triple calendar Rolex watch is no longer a ridiculous pipe dream.

Should watch customisation be more widely accepted?

Opinion

19.10.25

Should watch customisation be more widely accepted?

Aftermarket customisation is an acceptable practice for many consumer products or hobbies, so why is it so taboo in the watch community?

Why the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” is the only steel Rolex I’d pay over retail for

Opinion

18.10.25

Why the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” is the only steel Rolex I’d pay over retail for

Jason Lee is a gold Rolex man, but there's just something about the Crown's iconic travel watch that has him smitten.

We read the Rolex Datejust book so you don’t have to

Opinion

16.10.25

We read the Rolex Datejust book so you don’t have to

A year on from the release of his first official Rolex book on the Submariner, Nicholas Foulkes has returned with a Datejust edition.

10 of the best “Tiffany Blue” dial watches

Buying Guides

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.

Why odd lug sizes are worth the headache

Opinion

11.10.25

Why odd lug sizes are worth the headache

While an odd lug size can be a pain finding straps for, Andrew O'Connor argues that it shouldn't be a reason to write off a…

How one Rolex Datejust became my life’s reference point

Watch Culture

08.10.25

How one Rolex Datejust became my life’s reference point

Jason Lee shares how his grandfather's gold Datejust is not just an object, but a vessel for history, taste and family lore.

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

Buying Guides

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.

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…

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36: why base is ace

Watch Reviews

16.09.25

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

In Depth

15.09.25

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.

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?

“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.

The subtle innovation that turned Rolex’s first rubber strap into a game changer

In Depth

20.08.25

The subtle innovation that turned Rolex’s first rubber strap into a game changer

Rolex's Oysterflex is one of the most comfortable rubber straps in the business... But pairing it with a Glidelock clasp changed the game.

Family ties: the Time+Tide Team shares the watches they own that mean the most to them

Lists

16.08.25

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.

Australian shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder comes back for a second bite with new documentary series

Friday Wind Down

15.08.25

Australian shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder comes back for a second bite with new documentary series

Former Seiko ambassador Paul de Gelder's latest show, 'How to Survive a Shark Attack', sees him deliberately encouraging sharks to bite him.

Watch Culture

12.08.25

When your grail watch wears you instead

You've finally got your grail watch, the watch of your dreams... But living with your grail watch is a whole other story.

A Matter of Time Episode 03: Is Rolex overrated?

Video

11.08.25

A Matter of Time Episode 03: Is Rolex overrated?

Is the A Matter of Time gang here to dethrone The Crown in episode 3?!

Opinion

05.08.25

Change my mind: the modern Rolex Datejust is the best option in the brand’s current catalogue (now with video!)

Does the Datejust take the Rolex crown?

What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?

Watch Education

29.07.25

What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?

We cut through the marketing spin with a guide to the main grades or alloys of stainless steel used in modern watchmaking.

PSA: stop forcing NATO straps on your dressy watches

Opinion

25.07.25

PSA: stop forcing NATO straps on your dressy watches

To NATO or not to NATO? That is the question...

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.

Andrew & Zenith Chief Products Officer Romain Marietta look back on the Zenith x Time+Tide Surfer Trilogy

Friday Wind Down

11.07.25

Andrew & Zenith Chief Products Officer Romain Marietta look back on the Zenith x Time+Tide Surfer Trilogy

Two blokes, three watches, and a four-year Surfer saga to look back on...

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?

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

Buying Guides

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

Buying Guides

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.

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.

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.

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

Buying Guides

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

Buying Guides

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.

The Rolex Day-Date is still the ultimate watch of ballers and shot-callers

The Icons

15.06.25

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The Rolex Day-Date is still the ultimate watch of ballers and shot-callers

Whether you call it the Day-Date, the President, the Presidential, or even El Presidente, this is likely the watch most non-watch people think of when…

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

Buying Guides

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

23 years and 6 months with the Rolex Daytona

Watch Reviews

29.05.25

23 years and 6 months with the Rolex Daytona

The Rolex Daytona 126500 might be the best the legendary watch has ever been - but as Tom explains, it was definitely worth the wait.

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.

Auctions

22.05.25

The highlights from Geneva’s 2025 watch auction season, from on the ground

BIg results, even bigger vibes.

The 8 best sailing watches to wear on the open seas

Buying Guides

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.

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.

7 of the best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Lists

05.05.25

7 of the best Eastern Arabic numeral watches for those looking for some Middle Eastern flavour

Eastern Arabic numerals carry a uniquely luxurious and exotic connotation in the watch industry, and these are the best watches with them.

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

Buying Guides

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…

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?

11 of the best space watches to launch you beyond the stratosphere

Lists

15.04.25

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11 of the best space watches to launch you beyond the stratosphere

With space travel seemingly on the rise you might want to prepare for it by getting the right watch for the occasion now.

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

Buying Guides

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.