In The Shop Archives - Time and Tide Watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/category/in-the-shop/ The Home of Watch Culture Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:28:22 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 Norqain jazzes up the Wild One with skeleton-dialled duo https://timeandtidewatches.com/norqain-jazzes-up-the-wild-one-with-skeleton-dialled-duo/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:00:05 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=147704 Making waves upon its September 2022 release, the Norqain Wild One signalled that Jean-Claude Biver’s advisory role in the brand wasn’t just a marketing move, but rather a shot at the big leagues. With a new composite case made of the brand’s proprietary Norteq material and Kenissi power, it was clear that Norqain is investing … Continued

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]]> The Time+Tide Shop becomes the exclusive Australian retailer of Zodiac – a pioneering dive watch brand https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-timetide-shop-becomes-the-exclusive-australian-retailer-of-zodiac-a-pioneering-dive-watch-brand/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:00:08 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=146557 The Time+Tide Shop keeps on keeping on, and we’re excited to introduce the latest newcomer – Zodiac. We’ll be offering pieces from all of Zodiac’s modern collections, and do so as the exclusive Australian retailer. A brand nearing 150 years of operation, Zodiac was among the first to introduce a dive watch, matching Blancpain’s 1953 … Continued

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]]> Mido takes it back to the 80s with the Multifort TV Big Date, launching in the Time+Tide shop https://timeandtidewatches.com/mido-takes-it-back-to-the-80s-with-the-multifort-tv-big-date-launching-in-the-timetide-shop/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 01:00:13 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=146717 It’s the 1970s, and colour TV is the hot new thing, with bulging CRT displays lodged into units that were too heavy to steal. This softly rounded square aesthetic was all the rage, inspiring home electronics, fashion, and, of course, watches. Though many years have passed since, and we moved to the age of folding … Continued

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]]> The Time+Tide Shop Father’s Day gift guide https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-time-tide-fathers-day-gift-guide/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 01:00:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=145892 Let’s hear it for dear old Dad. He gave you the ultimate gift (your very existence, although his part was easy), and likely instilled you with an early appreciation for watches as well. So this Father’s Day, show some gratitude to your father (or father figure) with something extra special that proves they raised you … Continued

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]]> The Time+Tide Shop is now home to Boldr Supply Co. https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-timetide-shop-is-now-home-to-boldr-supply-co/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:00:49 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=144064 If you’ve read any previous Boldr article on Time+Tide, you would’ve noted the general enthusiasm about the excellent value proposition the brand presents. Whether that’s with a sub-A$500 mechanical, titanium watch or a well-specced Seiko GMT-powered all-rounder, we’re long-time fans of their outdoorsy aesthetic, too. For that very reason, we’re excited to add Boldr to … Continued

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]]> The Norqain Freedom 60 Ice Blue is a blast of menthol freshness on the wrist https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-norqain-freedom-60-ice-blue-is-a-blast-of-menthol-freshness-on-the-wrist/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:30:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=144449 The Norqain Freedom 60 Ice Blue Limited Edition brings fresh new colour to the catalogue. Its 100m water-resistant case makes it ready for adventure even as a chronograph. It’s a limited edition of 300 pieces. Norqain are a brand that pride themselves on adventuring and environmentalism, however their best-selling watch is actually one of the … Continued

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]]> Tissot revives the trailblazing Sideral with a new forged carbon case (live pics) https://timeandtidewatches.com/tissot-revives-the-trailblazing-sideral-with-a-new-forged-carbon-case-live-pics/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:00:29 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=144761 The 1970s were a spawning ground for all things weird and wonderful in design, leaving behind the classical, restrained designs of the mid-century aesthetic. Bullhead chronographs, TV cases and the idea of steel as a luxury material emerged in the watch world, along with some truly unique trailblazers getting lost amid the flurry of change. … Continued

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]]> Studio Underd0g’s whimsical offerings are now available in the Time+Tide Shop! https://timeandtidewatches.com/studio-underd0gs-whimsical-offerings-are-now-available-in-the-timetide-shop/ Mon, 22 May 2023 01:00:06 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=141798 While there’s plenty of (micro)brands out there doing their thing in their own unique way, there is no brand out there that quite does it like Studio Underd0g. Their funky two-register chronographs have captured the hearts of enthusiasts ever since they first released in 2020, stemming from unique, often food-related, inspiration. We’re excited to offer … Continued

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]]> Everything you need to know about French independent Baltic https://timeandtidewatches.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-french-independent-baltic/ Sun, 14 May 2023 07:00:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=138656 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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]]> Time+Tide welcomes microbrand powerhouse Baltic to our shop https://timeandtidewatches.com/timetide-welcomes-microbrand-powerhouse-baltic-to-the-shop/ Mon, 08 May 2023 07:00:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=133877 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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]]> D.C.’s top three Norqain picks from the shop https://timeandtidewatches.com/d-c-s-top-three-norqain-picks-from-the-shop/ Sun, 30 Apr 2023 07:00:10 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=132244 We’ve got some exciting news! Time + Tide is now an authorised dealer for Norqain, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. The Swiss brand has been making waves since they burst onto the scene five years ago, with attractive original designs that back up their good looks with some truly proper specs. A fiercely independent … Continued

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]]> Norqain is now officially available for purchase from Time+Tide https://timeandtidewatches.com/norqain-is-now-officially-available-for-purchase-from-timetide/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 02:00:12 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=132297 Hear, hear! Time+Tide is excited to announce a new global partnership with Norqain, which will allow us to offer their entire collection to our audience, and do so as the exclusive dealer in Australia. We’ve hardly hidden our excitement over this young brand throughout the years, as their collections advance rapidly in size and technological … Continued

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]]> Five reasons to buy the new issue of NOW, the Time+Tide watch-buying guide https://timeandtidewatches.com/five-reasons-to-buy-the-new-issue-of-now-the-timetide-watch-buying-guide-2/ Sat, 04 Feb 2023 00:00:51 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=120632 What time is it? Time to get a watch. That’s the reason we assemble Time+Tide’s NOW magazine, a watch-buying guide that curates the top watch releases of the last six months (207 of them to be precise).  In addition, you’ll also get a killer assortment of features that delve into what makes some of the most … Continued

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]]> Buy our ‘Koallaboration’ with Nivada Grenchen and seconde/seconde/ and save koalas until December 31 https://timeandtidewatches.com/buy-our-koallaboration-with-nivada-grenchen-and-seconde-seconde-and-save-koalas-until-december-31/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:00:10 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=114632 Coming up on three years ago, Australia had one of the most lethal summers for wildfires – we call them bushfires down here – on record. It was, quite literally, a nightmare. During the days, the skies would darken to a point where cars would use headlights at midday. But it wasn’t thunderstorm, or night-time … Continued

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]]> Delugs delivers with a range of high-end rubber straps for the Tissot PRX https://timeandtidewatches.com/delugs-delivers-with-a-range-of-high-end-rubber-straps-for-the-tissot-prx/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=107287 Fans of the best affordable integrated bracelet sports watch, rejoice! While possibly a bold claim, no other big box brand has managed to grasp the market quite as well as the Tissot PRX. Though successful, the Swatch Group brand has been pretty quiet with strap support for the PRX, despite its quick-release bracelet and the … Continued

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]]> 5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine https://timeandtidewatches.com/5-of-the-best-sleepers-of-the-year-from-the-new-issue-of-now-magazine/ Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:49 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=101845 We pride ourselves on curating the most concise, complete and coherent buying guide for each issue of NOW magazine. But as we put it together, what always becomes clear is that there are some truly fantastic watches that continue to fly under the radar – so we thought we’d give them a special shout-out. You … Continued

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]]> The 7 best MIL-SPEC watches under $5,000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-7-best-mil-spec-watches-under-5000/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:00:48 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=100907 The watch world’s connection with military life is unequivocal. Even though “MIL-SPEC” – the abbreviation for military specification – has become more and more of a marketing term in recent years, it actually holds meaning, pertaining to a particular set of quality standards for a given application. Whether this means a specific water-resistance rating, type … Continued

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]]> Five reasons to buy the new issue of NOW, the Time+Tide watch buying guide https://timeandtidewatches.com/five-reasons-to-buy-the-new-issue-of-now-the-timetide-watch-buying-guide/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:00:03 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=99895 Sometimes you need to cut through the clutter. That’s the reason we assemble Time+Tide’s NOW magazine, a watch buying guide that curates the top watch releases of the year so far (207 of the blighters to be precise).  But that’s not all. We’ve also assembled a wildly entertaining assortment of some of the best watch writing … Continued

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]]> VIDEO: The Tissot PRX receives a long-awaited leather strap option https://timeandtidewatches.com/video-the-tissot-prx-receives-a-long-awaited-leather-strap-option/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/video-the-tissot-prx-receives-a-long-awaited-leather-strap-option/#respond Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:00:28 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=72322 The Tissot PRX has delighted many a watch enthusiast since its release. With its dashing good looks and ’70s soul, it’s been nothing short of a gamechanger in the entry level space, in both quartz and automatic variants. Today we focus on the much-anticipated arrival of a leather strap option for the PRX. With a … Continued

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]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/video-the-tissot-prx-receives-a-long-awaited-leather-strap-option/feed/ 0 Do you like free stuff? Check out the bonus gifts you’ll now get with the Mido Ocean Star Tribute https://timeandtidewatches.com/get-free-gifts-with-the-mido-ocean-star-tribute/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/get-free-gifts-with-the-mido-ocean-star-tribute/#respond Sat, 08 Jan 2022 16:30:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=60585 As if Mido needed to offer even better value for money, each purchase of the Mido Ocean Star Tribute will now include a free Mido-branded backpack and Swiss Army knife. If you’ve ever been to a particularly friendly watch boutique and struck up a good conversation, you may know the joys of getting some free … Continued

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]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/get-free-gifts-with-the-mido-ocean-star-tribute/feed/ 0 IN THE SHOP: The Mondaine Official Swiss Railways Mini Clock 12.5cm https://timeandtidewatches.com/in-the-shop-the-mondaine-official-swiss-railways-mini-clock-12-5cm/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/in-the-shop-the-mondaine-official-swiss-railways-mini-clock-12-5cm/#respond Sun, 21 Nov 2021 04:00:26 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=57520 Look, I am a New Yorker. Born in the city, living in Manhattan for the majority of my life, I am well-accustomed to daily train rides. The NYC Subway is great for the most part, aside from the occasional “Pizza Rat”, “Showtime dancers”, and a deep cut for any NYC readers “The Earth Angel”. More … Continued

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