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The Seal of Approval: A Guide to the World of Watch Certifications and Quality Seals

Sheffield Introduces the $258 “Brian’s Sheffield” Chronograph

Green, gold, and giving back

Twelve on Time – A. Lange & Söhne’s Wilhelm Schmid and his Personal Relationship with Time and Watches

Twelve on Time is a conversation series that invites leading personalities from the watch industry to step beyond their work and speak more personally about their relationship with time, creativity, and craft. Through a set of twelve questions, the column aims to lift the veil on both the individual and their perspective on watchmaking – […]

The Quiet Case For Neo-Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre

Neo-vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre is an enthusiast’s delight. The watch that crystallized this for me is a Reverso Classique reference 252.8.86. It is a steel, manually wound example from the mid-2000s that recently crossed the block at auction. On paper, it is an unremarkable watch. No complications, no complications, and a relatively humble (for the brand) view […] Visit The Quiet Case For Neo-Vintag

Seiko turns to the Bonsai specialist TRADMAN’S for its latest collaborative Presage Classic Limited Edition

Seiko continues its celebration of Japanese traditional arts with a new Presage Classic limited edition inspired by the art of Bonsai. The post Seiko turns to the Bonsai specialist TRADMAN’S for its latest collaborative Presage Classic Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Chopard L.U.C Essence of Shunga: Swiss High Horolgy Meets Japanese Lacquer Art

Unique piece for Time in Art

According To Ariel: Why Watch Case Size Preferences And Options Seem All Over The Place

In my nearly two decades writing about wristwatch collector culture, I’ve learned that one timepiece topic is more emotionally charged than anything else. Surprisingly, that topic is a watch’s size. People have very strong emotions about watch sizes, and the nuances are complicated. Strong feelings about watch dimensions include the size of watches people want […] The post According To Ariel: Why

Industry News – The 2026 Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week is Gearing Up to Become a Global Watch Destination

With over 20,000 visitors and collectors from across the globe flocking to Bangkok for the inaugural Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week last year, it’s no surprise the event returns for a 2026 edition, promising to be bigger and better. Organised by the Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate developer and luxury retail operator in […]

Racing Heritage Reimagined: The Subtly-Charming Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa

The race might have finished, but the watch remains. The Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa also looks good when you’re not behind the wheel of a Mercedes‑Benz 300 SL Gullwing storming the 968 meters-high Raticosa pass in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. This Lucent steel chronograph with its eggshell dial is an all-year, all-rounder that looks […] Visit Racing Heritage Reimagined: The

The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Turns You Into a Local, Twice Over

Ask me about my current favorite Citizen models, and I’ll quickly point to the brand’s Series 8 watches. It’s Citizens’ collection of modern mechanical watches that falls somewhere between the high-end “The Citizen” line and the brand’s affordable offerings. The Series 8 collection was unveiled in 2021, and two years later, the brand added the […] Visit The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Turns You Into

CIGA Design’s EDGE Collection puts exposed mechanics front and centre

The CIGA Design EDGE Collection puts mechanical architecture centre stage with six new skeletonised models led by the Hunter Tourbillon. The post CIGA Design’s EDGE Collection puts exposed mechanics front and centre appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bangalore Watch Company’s First Pocket Watch Looks Back to 1947

A pocket watch inspired by the beginning of modern India

The Hermès Cape Cod Gets a Tougher, Sportier Makeover

A tougher take on one of Hermès’s most distinctive designs

Buying Guide – Two-Tone Charm, with Five Effortlessly Cool Steel-and-Gold Watches

There are plenty of ways to stand out from the masses when it comes to watches. You can go for a bold design, a unique dial material, flashy colours or a mesmerising complication. Or you can opt for a combination of materials that brings together the coldness of stainless steel with the warmth of gold. […]

Looking Through The Blinds: A Peek At The Patek Philippe Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Skeleton Ref. 5840P-001

The introduction of the distinctly different-shaped Cubitus collection in October 2024 didn’t go unnoticed. Patek Philippe stated that the Cubitus collection’s mission is “to offer a new reinterpretation of the ‘elegant, sporty’ style” through a design in which the square bezel adopts rounded corners, “blending the square, the circle, and the octagon.” When you look at the basic […] Visit Looking

Watch Review: Nectere Eclipse Packs ‘Ultra-Thin’ Seagull Manual Movement

Gone are the days when one had to scour online vintage watch listings to quench a thirst for eclectic, era-specific designs. Instead, we are looking at a thriving and beautifully diverse watch industry (fueled as much by the micro-brands as the big players) where you might just be able to get a shiny, new, novel, […] The post Watch Review: Nectere Eclipse Packs ‘Ultra-Thin’ Seagull Manual Movement

Sunday Morning Showdown: Citizen Tsuyosa 37 Vs. Casio Edifice EFK-200

With the summer break still in full swing, it’s time for another Sunday Morning Showdown. In today’s match-up, two watches that could have easily made for your perfect affordable summer watch. But that would also be selling them short, because they are great for daily wear at a friendly price. Daan’s pick this week is […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Citizen Tsuyosa 37 Vs. Casio Edifice EFK-200

Patek Philippe Will Open Its Largest Watch Exhibition Ever in Milan This Fall

More than 500 timepieces and objects will go on display at the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition this October, including some of the most important creations in the Swiss watchmaker’s history.