Waiting is probably no one’s favorite activity, yet we all have to do it. It comes in all forms throughout the day – and our lives – in drastically different intervals. In the morning, it could be waiting for our toast to get golden brown (time: 3.…

Japanese watchmaker Citizen has traveled back to the ’80s to create a distinctive looking modern dive watch equipped with one of the brand’s latest mechanical movements.The 46-mm Promaster Mechanical Diver 200m is Citizen’s latest mechanical diver…

The dial is perhaps one of the most important elements in watches. It is a component that arguably gets the most airtime from its owners, and it is perhaps one of the most conspicuous features on any timepiece (maybe, just second to the case – depe…

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best, on the basis of the online traffic. Heading deep into the top 10 it’s the Oris Hölstein…

A 1997 original that could brighten up both your day and watch collection 25 years laterEvery watch enthusiast can think of a great discontinued timepiece that should return to the spotlight. Not as a reissue, but as a worthy successor to the origi…

Welcome to The Icons, a  series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the story behind the watch, its evolution over the years, famous (and infamous) wearers, the classic references, an…

5 Watches That Have Stood The Test Of Time Starring Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, And CartierWhy is it that watch brands celebrate watch anniversaries so enthusiastically?That is actually a question I’ll answer below because first I’d like to highl…

It seems that the world has gone mad… In just a month, the watch world has been talking almost exclusively about one thing, the last batch Patek Philippe 5711 and its ‘Tiffany Blue’ (or light blue) dial. Over the past 5 weeks, this has become THE t…

The embodiment of our own mortal journey through timeThere are times in a person’s life when they depart the mundane. The stars align, the background noise of the day-to-day falls away, and one is left standing, full of life, defiant, in tune with…

Some people can’t ever be wrong. They can’t change course when they’ve set off in a direction that has proven unwise because they want to save face. We are not these people. Starting the Time+Tide Club two years ago was not the wrong thing to do.…

Anniversary Wines For A Big Celebration: What To Drink When The Year Is More Important More Than The PriceWine can be so much more than just an enjoyable drink. It can link us to times, people, and places. Sometimes the mere smell brings back forgo…

Well, 2021 was certainly an interesting year in watches. While the COVID-19 pandemic continued to cause havoc, in some ways it seemed like business as usual for the watch brands. Most, but not all, fairs were canceled, but there was still a steady…

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any…

When a wound is fresh it hurts the most to prod it, but the earlier the treatment begins the sooner the healing process can resolve. Some of you may have previously read my admittedly numerous articles mentioning my 2008 Omega Seamaster Planet Ocea…

What drives the connection between motorsports and horology? HODINKEE is a watch publication, but we've covered cars since the very beginning. And no wonder: Motorsport is inextricably linked to horology. We don't fly off to Goodwood or Pebble beca…

With the Super Chronomat, Breitling revives a model from the 1980s – including a roller bracelet with an integrated GMT module. We give it a hands-on test in this feature from the WatchTime archives.When it comes to mechanical watches that were int…

Inspired by the 46 mm Minerva military monopusher chronograph from the 1930s, the new limited edition pays tribute to the origins of the Manufacture. The timepiece goes beyond a simple re-edition, keeping key elements of the original model while in…

Whenever you need some feel-good action thrills, the release of a Marvel Cinematic Universe film is usually a safe bet. That being said, when Eternals first hit theatres the reviews were not as positive as they usually are – in fact they were mixed…

5 Of The Coolest Gray Dials From Breguet, IWC, Chopard, Glashütte Original, And Tutima To Celebrate “Ultimate Gray” As A Pantone 2021 Color Of The YearWith a still-ongoing pandemic, some might think it quite fitting that the Pantone Color Institute…

The name “Artem” comes from the Latin phrase, “Ars est celare artem” (English: true art conceals the means by which it is achieved). But Artem is also a name from Ancient Greek mythology, generally meaning “strong as a bear.” That term perfectly ca…

What do an art car, ice-racer and a Zagato-bodied sports car have in common? Simple, all three are built upon Porsche platforms. Today’s episode of our weekly automotive column The Petrolhead’s Corner is all about weird and wonderful things with a…

Now in its fifth year of smartwatches, Louis Vuitton has just unveiled the latest generation of its “connected” watch, the Tambour Horizon Light Up.Still easily recognisable as a Louis Vuitton watch, and looking more like a watch than a device – th…

We like to talk about vintage watches a lot within the Fratello team. Though most of what we write about is largely focused on the most recent releases and developments, for many of us, a lot of the fun can be found in the sometimes weird and often…

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best, on the basis of the online traffic. At number 9, it’s the Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-…

Complete Guide To Type 20 Pilot’s Watch ChronographsI recently wrote an in-depth crash course on the genre of flieger watches. A natural follow-up to that is this overview of French pilot’s chronographs known as Type 20, which were modeled on the G…

Editor’s note: You’re almost certainly familiar with George Bamford, but just in case you’ve been lagging behind here’s a quick background primer. George got involved in watches in the mid-noughties after customising his Rolex Submariner by taking…

With another year in the history books, it’s time for me to move my prior year’s photos from my desktop computer into backup storage while scanning through them to pick out my personal favorites from the past 12 months to share with you. Some have…

Biel/Bienne is the tenth largest city in Switzerland and the only Swiss city with bilingual signage in German and French. Located in between German and French speaking cities, Biel/Bienne —name in both German and French— is surrounded by the Swiss…

In our watch-related movie of the week, a Speedy gets so much screen time it deserves an acting credit. Every now and then an A-list actor plays against type in the kind of film you never expected, delivering the kind of performance you weren't sur…

Reservoir is a watch brand with vintage-automobile influence in its DNA. Best known for its retrograde dial configurations, the French-founded watchmaker has built its modern aesthetic around racing, speedometers, and vintage measuring instruments.…

DailyWatch, as they proudly proclaim in their Instagram bio, is the world’s biggest watch account. I’ll admit that I haven’t done a scientific study on the matter, but they have 2.5 million followers, which is an awful lot of people by any measure.…

Welcome to The Collector’s Corner, a new series of stories about watches from the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, and maybe the occassional watch from the 1970s. You could say, ‘post quartz-crisis watches’ or watches from the rennaissance of high-end…

Floating on a still strong trend for sports, steel, integrated watches, Tissot revived its historical PRX. The automatic Powermatic edition might be the most accessible such timepiece on the entire market. Trends in the watch world come and go, but…

In an interview from his South Florida home, the Univision star explains how his tastes have evolved since the last time we talked – and how they've stayed the same. Back in 2015, Univision talk-show host Raúl de Molina appeared with Ben Clymer on…

Now in its third decade, Franck Muller is a success story of independent watchmaking, having gone from a small outfit centred on its eponymous founder to a brand with nine-figure annual revenue.Alongside its stable of inventive and highly complicat…

I love chronographs. I love watches that do things in different ways. I love the bravado of case designs from the 60s and 70s. I love the Singer Reimagined Track 1 chronographs… Well, except for their price tags, but at least there’s a reason for t…

A racing-inspired watch with a seriously unique marketing hook that will make you wish you could re-do life as an endurance driver. The worlds of racing and watches are so intrinsically linked that seeing a watch brand’s logo on a car or racetrack…

Is This Matrix Watch "The One"?Since 2020, I have been the happy owner of the Hamilton PSR, the 50th-anniversary edition in (PVD) gold. Then, last December, Hamilton introduced a special version for the latest sequel in the Matrix series of films:…

Some watches stand out immediately when you see them. The Isotope HydriumX “Will Return” is that kind of watch. It’s bold, it’s colorful, and it commands your attention. But it wasn’t the first model of the Hydrium series that I noticed. It was the…

You get what you pay for, or maybe not … if you can pay at all. One of the first Internet forums for watch enthusiasts, back in the long-gone early 2000s, was a shaded green refuge, far from the madding crowd, called ThePuristS.com. The name reflec…

The Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech is at the technical vanguard of Panerai’s re-branded Submersible collection. We found this rugged timepiece, engineered for combat diving, makes a sharp statement on dry land as well.Panerai Submersible Mar…

/ January 14, 2022 TAG Heuer Carrera Year of the Tiger watch.This year, TAG Heuer joins in the Chinese Zodiac spirit and releases the limited edition Carrera Year of the Tiger watch. While certain brands regularly release watches in honor of the Ch…

Leica released the much anticipated next generation camera to their famous M lineup, with the M11, replacing the M10-P. This is a brand new camera, full of the latest technology, but cut in the same design cloth as the original M3. We attended the…

In a world that seemingly goes mental from time to time, it’s worth trying to keep a clear focus on things. The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-018 Tiffany is out of reach for pretty much all of us, and prices for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Tu…

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best on the basis of online traffic. At number 11, it’s the Cartier Tank Must Collection…While all the rage in…

Pegged as one of the most innovative and historical updates to the wristwatch, the Rolex Oyster case has enjoyed its day in the sun and for good reason. In this in-depth article courtesy of our colleagues at WatchTime India, we take you through the…

Though inspired by a Japanese comic series, these can captivate even the most manga-ignorant watch loversI usually assess watches I find interesting for their versatility. I actually do wear all my watches. Therefore, I need to be able to imagine a…

January 14, 2022 Derived from “automobile” and “aviation”, it’s not far-fetched to say that TAG Heuer’s Autavia collection embodies much of what TAG Heuer is all about. Making its debut as a wristwatch in 1962 (the name was initially used for dashb…

It’s amazing what microbrands are bringing to the table these days. For example, the Humism Rhizome brought kinetic art to the wrist and the Mancheront Pacer included an always ready pulsometer. The wandering hours complication is the latest trend…

Well, 2022 is certainly not wasting any time when it comes to new announcements. Already Grand Seiko, Zenith and TAG Heuer have launched fresh timepieces this week, and there is only more to come with LVMH Watch Week rapidly approaching.Grand Seiko…