Althea Milano

15/08/2026

Review: the Sinn 544, a Tool Watch for Minimalists
Simple and sporty. That’s it. That’s the review. Well, sure, I can elaborate. Sinn likes to surprise us on occasion, and in the most Sinn way possible. Not by releasing something high-tech or with a ton of bells and whistles, though they occasionally do that, but rather by releasing something we didn’t realize we wanted […]
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15/08/2026

Introducing – The New Kiwame Tokyo Yane

Kiwame Tokyo, the independent Japanese microbrand, is something of an anomaly in a country dominated by big players like Seiko, Orient, Citizen and Grand Seiko. Based in Asakusa, the historical centre of Tokyo, the brand founded by Masami Watanabe produces stylish Calatrava-inspired dress watches at relatively affordable prices. Named after the Japanese word for roof […]

Japanese microbrand Kiwame Tokyo moves away from its Calatrava style, with the new Yane, inspired by traditional Japanese rooftops.

14/08/2026

From FounderFest to Full Throttle with Tissot at Silverstone

FounderFest launches, Time+Tide heads behind the scenes at MotoGP, and Tom reflects on why not every watch needs to be an everyday watch.The post From FounderFest to Full Throttle with Tissot at Silverstone appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

FounderFest launches, Time+Tide heads behind the scenes at MotoGP, and Tom reflects on why not every watch needs to be an everyday watch.

14/08/2026

Recap: Launching the Islander Saltaire Solar Diver with the Islander Watch Team at the Windup Watch Shop Showroom
Last Thursday evening, the Windup Watch Shop Showroom filled up fast as we welcomed our friends from Islander for the worldwide debut of the brand-new Islander Saltaire Solar Diver. All evening, the room buzzed with the particular energy that only a first-look launch can bring—the chance to be among the very first people anywhere to […]
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14/08/2026

Introducing – FounderFest, Time+Tide’s Music-Inspired Collection of Seven Collaborative Watches

Over the past decade, Time+Tide has evolved from an Australian online watch publication into one of the influential platforms dedicated to watchmaking, and independent watchmaking in particular. Alongside its editorial content, the company has expanded into retail with its Watch Discovery Studios in Melbourne, London and New York. This year, the company is launching FounderFest, […]

Time+Tide launches 7 collaborations at its FounderFest music festival held in the New York, London and Melbourne Watch Discovery Studios.

13/08/2026

Hands-On: the Bernhardt Captain
Bernhardt’s Captain collection is a new range of dress watches that I think loosely falls in the Calatrave-esque trend that has been emerging, most notably through a variety of Japanese indies and micros, over the last few years. As interest in chunky divers and sports watches appears to wane a bit, enthusiasts are (finally) willing […]
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13/08/2026

Hands-on – Armin Strom’s Orbit in Midnight Purple Regalia

In the world of mainstream watchmaking, unconventional ideas rarely make it past the concept stage. But for an independent, inventive brand with a fully integrated manufacture like Armin Strom, the possibilities are far broader. While the brand is perhaps best known for its mastery of resonance in wristwatch form, Armin Strom turned its attention to […]

Adding yet more purple to the Orbit, Armin Strom ups the drama for one of its most original watches, with a pausable date function.

12/08/2026

Anders & Co adds its signature stone dial to its chronograph

Bringing its expertise in hard stone dials to its early chronograph model, the vintage styling stays strong across the collection. The post Anders & Co adds its signature stone dial to its chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bringing its expertise in hard stone dials to its early chronograph model, the vintage styling stays strong across the collection.

12/08/2026

Fears Retires the Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour with the ‘Ultimus’ Edition: an Appreciation of a Modern Classic
Fears made some news this week not only with a new release, but also the announcement that one of their signature watches is being retired. The new Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour ‘Ultimus’ is, somewhat surprisingly, the last version of the Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour. Now, it stands to reason that Fears will not completely abandon […]
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