The T+T team picks their favourite waitlisted watches
In a world where hype is seemingly king, there are watches that us regular mortals are unlikely to ever be able to obtain. Waitlist numbers that get passed down to the next generation have become increasingly common, but what if they weren’t a thing?
The post The T+T team picks their favourite waitlisted watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
The post The T+T team picks their favourite waitlisted watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
Our guide to the 12 of the best Grand Seiko references of the modern era, and why they’re so important.
According to the Boston Consulting Group, pre-owned watch sales accounted for nearly one third of the total watch sales for the year – with pre-owned watch sales representing $22 billion of the $75 billion in watch sales for the year. Pre-owned watch sales are also projected to overtake first-hand ones by 2033 according to Bloomberg. … 
This is it. The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved, and the significant other has been convinced this is the last one (honest). Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it? Do you go the old-fashioned way and head into a boutique for a glass of bubbly and … 
As we predicted last week, the amount of releases these past seven days was massive. Geneva Watch Days is one of the key events in the watch world and it was definitely a blast. We introduced a ton of watches this week on the site, and there is still more to come! But, for now … 
In the watch world, practical solutions often evolve into intricate complications. Back in the late 1800s, Swiss watchmaker Emmanuel Cottier tackled a challenge posed by the Canadian Railway – tracking time across multiple time zones during cross-country journeys. Although Emmanuel’s initial attempt fell short, his son Louis, also a prize-winning watchmaker, turned the idea into … 
What do you get the man who has everything? Finding a good Father’s Day gift can be a real challenge – and if you’re a dad yourself, you’re probably tired of getting socks and jocks year after year. That’s why a watch makes such a great Father’s Day gift: it’s something dad will actually treasure … 
Wherever you look these days, brands will be happy to tell you how “green” their products really are, hoping that you’ll cut them some slack for ruining the environment previously and coming up with a fresh new marketing term for “plastic”. Much of watchmaking is the same – drop-shipped AliExpress specials that cut out the … 
With the growing popularity of shows like Alone and an increasing desire to escape the normalities of life, the art of survival is more popular than ever. Whether you crave the personal challenge of subjecting yourself to nature’s toughest conditions, or you just want to live a more sustainable, closed-loop life, owning the right watch … 
Novelty drops are picking up again, and thanks to the upcoming Geneva Watch Days fair at the end of the month, there will be plenty more to explore. For now, here are ten new watches from last week, including architecture-inspired timepieces, colourful katana-inspired dials, and watches that have more classic sensibilities. Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer …