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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.

These three affordable vintage Seikos deserve your attention

Opinion

26.10.25

These three affordable vintage Seikos deserve your attention

Vintage Seiko is the perfect starting point for dipping your toes into vintage collecting without breaking the bank.

“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…

Look out for these ultra-rare Seikos at Phillips’ Decade One auction

Auctions

20.10.25

Look out for these ultra-rare Seikos at Phillips’ Decade One auction

Borna highlights three incredibly rare and historically significant Seikos set to go under the hammer with Phillips in November 2025.

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?

Watch Education

17.10.25

A guide to every Seiko brand

Credor, King Seiko, Grand Seiko, Prospex or Presage - how do these Seiko brands and collections actually stack up?

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.

Bamford’s glowing vision of paradise is realized with latest Seiko 5 collaborative limited edition

Introducing

08.10.25

Bamford’s glowing vision of paradise is realized with latest Seiko 5 collaborative limited edition

This colourful 5KX takes George Bamford's signature baby blue colour and blends it with orange and translucent elements.

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.

Are these new Seiko Presage Classic Series watches the best dressy daily wearers for US$1,000 or less?

Watch Reviews

03.10.25

Are these new Seiko Presage Classic Series watches the best dressy daily wearers for US$1,000 or less?

Affordable robust elegance?

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

Buying Guides

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.

Seiko partners with REGAL for an upscale take on upcycling with latest Presage Classic release

Introducing

20.09.25

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.

From whiskies to Negronis: Seiko continues its run of cocktail-inspired Australasian limited editions with the Presage SRPL96J ‘The Conte’

Introducing

16.09.25

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.

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?

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.

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

Buying Guides

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

Seiko celebrates one of the most iconic Japanese cars of all time, the Datsun 240Z, with three limited edition Speedtimers

Hands On

10.08.25

Seiko celebrates one of the most iconic Japanese cars of all time, the Datsun 240Z, with three limited edition Speedtimers

The 1960s and 70s were formative decades for both the Japanese car and watch industries - and that's what these three watches celebrate.

New releases from Girard-Perregaux, Laco, Panerai and more

Last Week in Watches

10.08.25

New releases from Girard-Perregaux, Laco, Panerai and more

Stealthy, utilitarian watches are on the agenda for this week’s releases, including a pair of new Panerai Luminors and a blacked-out Laco.

Hands On

08.08.25

The Seiko Presage Classic Series Urushi dial pays homage to the brand’s origins

Another stunning dial from Seiko and another accessible price point, this time with links back to the brand's origin.

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.

Forget GMT-Masters: Seiko has officially teamed up with Pepsi

News

05.08.25

Forget GMT-Masters: Seiko has officially teamed up with Pepsi

Has Seiko completely stolen Rolex's thunder by collaborating with Pepsi on some real 'Pepsi bezel' watches - that are less than $1,000?

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.

The new Seiko SPB513 is a Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical, but it’s not a chronograph?

Hands On

31.07.25

The new Seiko SPB513 is a Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical, but it’s not a chronograph?

It might not be a chrono, but its nifty countdown bezel affords it plenty of practicality (and charm).

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.

Seiko Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition: a in-house dive watch for under $1,000

Hands On

19.07.25

Seiko Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition: a in-house dive watch for under $1,000

At US$620/A$975, the Seiko Prospex SRPL53K PADI Special Edition is a great, more affordable dive watch to take a closer look at.

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.

10 of the best sustainable watches helping the environment

Buying Guides

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.

LeBron’s got his own signature Richard Mille, but can he compare to the GOAT Michael Jordan?

Friday Wind Down

27.06.25

LeBron’s got his own signature Richard Mille, but can he compare to the GOAT Michael Jordan?

Who is the NBA GOAT of watches? I'm sure this is an easy answer...

Seiko is off to the races with a limited, lilac Speedtimer Solar for the World Athletics Championships

Hands On

26.06.25

Seiko is off to the races with a limited, lilac Speedtimer Solar for the World Athletics Championships

A solar chronograph with a lovely purple dial.

Why the Seiko SKX became the ubiquitous affordable diver, and the gap left in its wake

The Icons

22.06.25

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Why the Seiko SKX became the ubiquitous affordable diver, and the gap left in its wake

The full low-down on the Seiko SKX.

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.

New releases from MB&F, TAG Heuer, Tudor and more

Last Week in Watches

15.06.25

New releases from MB&F, TAG Heuer, Tudor and more

Racing and the car world in general have been strong inspirations for this week’s releases.

We’re gonna need a bigger watch: Seiko celebrates Jaws’ 50th anniversary with a limited-edition Prospex Turtle

Hands On

13.06.25

We’re gonna need a bigger watch: Seiko celebrates Jaws’ 50th anniversary with a limited-edition Prospex Turtle

Seiko show off a sense of humour with a diver commemorating a movie that's done more to put off people from ocean swimming than any…

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.

Gene Kranz and the shield live again – Seiko 5 Sports SRPL91 and SRPL93

Hands On

11.06.25

Gene Kranz and the shield live again – Seiko 5 Sports SRPL91 and SRPL93

New old Seiko 5 logo for the return of an unlikely NASA legend.

As the Swiss struggle, Seiko continues to soar

Recent sales figures from Seiko starkly contrast the (Swiss) narrative that the watch industry is struggling right now.

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.

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Urban Jürgensen, J.N. Shapiro and more

Last Week in Watches

08.06.25

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Urban Jürgensen, J.N. Shapiro and more

With some big hitters from the independent sector this week, alongside colourful big-box releases, this is an exciting week.

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.

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

Buying Guides

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

Buying Guides

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?

The Seiko Sportsmatic 5: A beloved daily-wearer since 1963

The Icons

31.05.25

The Seiko Sportsmatic 5: A beloved daily-wearer since 1963

Born to adhere to five design elements, the Seiko 5 Sports watch has been a go-to starter, daily-wearer watch for over 6 decades.

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.

A quartet of new Seiko 5 Sports SKX Series models brings back the 7002 diver, kinda

Hands On

28.05.25

A quartet of new Seiko 5 Sports SKX Series models brings back the 7002 diver, kinda

With a few small tweaks and a splash of bright colour, Seiko brings back the 7002 to the 5KX.

Plastic fantastic: the 8 best plastic watches

Buying Guides

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

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.

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 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.