Time+Tide
While the numbers reveal many of you love luxury timepieces, there is an equal, if not larger, interest in more budget-friendly watches – this is especially true within the daily wearer segment. As much as people romanticise the idea, not everyone is comfortable getting down and dirty with a pricey watch on their wrist. While in Geneva for its eponymous Watch Days, Andrew, Marcus, and Pietro visited many brands to check out their latest and greatest creations. During their visit, they kept a keen eye out for three standouts that could be purchased for under US$1,000. To get the full low-down on the three picks, you will have to watch the video below, but if you want to spoil the surprise, you can find the three watches and their specifications below as well.Maurice Lacroix Aikon #tideComposed of recycled material brought to you by #tide, the Maurice Lacroix Aikon has quickly risen to become a fan-favourite among the brand’s offering.BrandMaurice LacroixModelAikon #tideCase Dimensions40mm (D)Case Material#tideWater Resistance100 metresCrystal(s)SapphireDialWhite, khaki, green, pinkStrapComposite rubberMovementQuartzFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, dateAvailabilityNowPriceUS$790Bausele Sydney Diver Black PearlSporting a black IP-coated steel case and a sandwich dial, Bausele honours the military inspiration behind their watches by including a tiny bit of sand from US military forts. You can now find Bausele’s Sydney Diver and Field in the Time+Tide Shop.BrandBauseleModelSydney Diver Black PearlCase Dimensions39.5mm (D) x 9.5mm excluding crystal (T) x 47.5mm (LTL)Case MaterialIP-coated stainless steelWater Resistance200 metres (screw-down crown)Crystal(s)SapphireDialBlack sandwich dialStrapTropic rubber strapMovementSellita SW200Power Reserve38 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, secondsAvailabilityNowPriceUS$960 (pre-order until 15/09), US$1,200 (retail)Alpina Startimer Pilot Quartz WorldtimerAlpina’s focus has lately been on integrated-bracelet and vintage-styled pieces, with the brand looking to add an affordable member to their offering with the Startimer Pilot Quartz Worldtimer.BrandAlpinaModelStartimer Pilot Quartz WorldtimerReference NumberAL-255BRB4S26AL-255N4S26BAL-255GR4S26BCase Dimensions41mm (D) x 11.5mm (T)Case MaterialStainless steelWater Resistance100 metresCrystal(s)SapphireDialBlack, navy blue, greenStrapCalf leather with pin buckleSteel braceletMovementAL-255, quartzPower Reserve45 monthsFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, GMT, world time, dateAvailabilityOctober 2023PriceUS$995 (leather strap)US$1,095 (steel bracelet)
10.09.23