The 5 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

If you’re looking to build a well-rounded watch collection, a mechanical chronograph has to be in the conversation. You could go all in with a blue-chip piece such as a vintage Speedmaster, Daytona, or Navitimer, but that might eat up a good chunk of your discretionary budget. Luckily, it’s a great time to add a … Continued

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2 years ago

Ferg’s top 3 Baltic picks from the T+T store

If you’ve been paying attention to Time+Tide lately, I’m sure you’ve become aware that our store now stocks Baltic watches. As one of the world’s most beloved microbrands, this is an incredibly exciting time to start getting involved with their elegant range of retro divers and dress pieces. I tend to prefer smaller watches with … Continued

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2 years ago

My favourite Micro Mondays from the last 12 months

Shining a light on some lesser-known brands is one of my favourite things to do here at Time+Tide, and the weekly Micro Mondays segment helps to keep me informed on new and exciting releases just as much as it does for you. With the onslaught of Kickstarter releases piling in, it’s becoming harder and harder … Continued

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2 years ago

Everything you need to know about French independent Baltic

We’re closing out the Baltic launch week with a bit of an overview of the French brand. Baltic’s founder, Etienne Malec, is a long-time watch fan, inheriting the bug from his father, a photographer and collector, leaving behind a suitcase of hundreds of iconic pieces – Seamasters, Navitimers, El Primeros and more. With such a … Continued

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2 years ago

The 10 best French watch brands from Baltic to Z.R.C.

While Switzerland is regarded as the high-end watchmaking epicentre, it wasn’t always so. Along with many English watchmakers, it was France that led the way in making strides in chronometric invention. In the late 18th century, Paris was home to three historical greats – Abraham-Louis Breguet, Ferdinand Berthoud, and Jean-Antonie Lépine, along with other notable … Continued

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2 years ago

Time+Tide welcomes microbrand powerhouse Baltic to our shop

Today we’re delighted to announce that the T+T shop is now stocking Baltic, the flagbearers of excellent, affordable design. The French brand lays claim to being the microbrand, launching just over five years ago on Kickstarter, and continuing on its upward trajectory ever since. Baltic’s most-loved designs will be hitting the shop right away, including the two … Continued

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2 years ago

The 10 best mechanical watches under $1,000

For many watch lovers, the pursuit of getting as much value for money as possible is one of the most exciting parts of the watch purchasing process – sometimes even more than clicking “order now”. For those of you looking for inspiration, or simply dreading the search, we’ve collated our picks for the best mechanical … Continued

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2 years ago

The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown is another vintage-inspired hit for a price that’s too good to be true

Back in 3500 BC, in what I can only imagine was a dusty cave, a gentleman with a big forehead and a loincloth built a fire in a circle of rocks. Seems like that would be a regular occurrence back then, right? You’ve got to warm up the cave for the kids, after all. Well, … Continued

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2 years ago

Introducing – The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown Gradient Dial

Created in 2017 by Frenchman Etienne Malec, Baltic has grown from a micro-brand to a now rather prolific watchmaking company, specialising in accessible, vintage-inspired watches. Recently, we’ve seen an impressive rise in popularity, with the launch of the Calatrava-styled MR01 model and new higher-end automatic chronographs. Today, the brand returns to its roots with a new edition […]

2 years ago

Buying Guide – Five Microbrands Well Worth Your Time And Money

The term microbrand usually evokes mixed feelings for most people but there are some absolute gems to be discovered. This segment of the watch industry has boomed over the last five to 10 years and some of these passionately driven brands have been able to outgrow their microbrand status. But what defines a microbrand exactly? […]

2 years ago