Ruminations on my Rolex GMT journey that took me from Batman to Root Beer with a few diversions along the way

Rolex GMTBack in 2014, I wrote my first article for Time & Tide. It was a review of the Rolex GMT Master II, reference 116710BLNR which unfortunately came to be well known as the “Batman GMT”. This nickname is all well and good, except I don’t like Batman. You’d be forgiven for wondering why anyone named … Continued

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3 years ago

Introducing – Felipe Pikullik Shoots For The Moon With The Mondphase 1

When we first discovered the work of German independent watchmaker Felipe Pikullik, we were impressed with the creativity, level of detail and relative affordability. Moving forward and perfecting his craft with every watch he makes, Felipe has really upped his game with his most recent creation. Breaking out with the Sternenhimmel and ZBM, he was […]

3 years ago

11 of the best stone dials from $100 to $150,000

Not too long ago I delved into the history of stone watch dials, as their rising popularity cannot be denied. In an age where brands are fighting harder and harder to offer fresh aesthetics, it’s difficult to beat not only the unique aspects of an organic material but also the luxurious connotations with precious stones. … Continued

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3 years ago

Introducing – The Mido Commander Inspired by Architecture 20th Anniversary Limited Edition

What do the Eiffel Tower, Rome’s Colosseum and the Guggenheim of New York have in common? Apart from being city landmarks, their architecture has provided design inspiration for Mido watches. The Mido Commander 20th Anniversary Edition marks the fifth and final installation of limited editions inspired by remarkable monuments launched throughout 2022. Inspired by the […]

3 years ago

MICRO MONDAYS: The Canopy Wake One is an affordable luxury diver with Goldilocks dimensions

As business ventures, microbrands can sometimes seem a little bit soulless. All it takes is one person with some starting capital and a catalogue of parts to put together an attractive watch that offers good value for money, but that formula is becoming harder and harder to replicate for watch enthusiasts whose collections are beginning … Continued

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3 years ago

Which watch brand won 2022? Ricardo picks Vacheron Constantin – here’s why…

Editor’s note: During one of our final editorial meetings of the year, the question was posed: which watch brand won 2022? This then raises the question of what it means to win. Is it total revenue? Likes on social media? Page views on our site? The number of watch spots in the wild? There is … Continued

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3 years ago

5 of the best stealth black watches of 2022

best stealth watchesAll-black timepieces don’t get the love that more conventional-looking watches do, but there’s a lot of versatility among the dark anti-heroes of the watch world. A black watch can evoke motorsport vibes, go full-on tactical, or even dress up in an edgy way. Additionally, a black watch doesn’t have to be made from coated steel: … Continued

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3 years ago