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Genta’s original watch designs of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus and more are paired with NFTs at Sotheby’s 2022 auctions.

Revolution’s Editorial Head chimes in on his watch for 2021, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic Chronograph GMT “Nuclear Option”

Patek Philippe introduced a bunch of notable new models this year, including the recent “Advanced Research” Minute Repeater Ref. 5750P. The most notable amongst its accessible complications – accessible in a relative sense – is unquestionably the In-line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P, an all-new model with a movement developed from the ground up. The ref. 5236P takes its cues from the “linear” perpetual calendar pocket watches of the 1950s and 1960s, namely the ref. 725 with perpetual calendar only, and the refs. 699, 843, and 844 that also included a minute repeater. The nickname stems from the calendar display within a single, horizontal window under 12 o’clock, which instantly sets such watches apart from conventional calendar displays that rely on multiple sub-dials. A ref. 699 from 1956 with linear calendar and minute repeater This same straight-line calendar display has been reproduced on the ref. 5236P – a substantial feat considering its compact size and relatively large calendar window. It was realised with an all-new calendar mechanism with a cleverly designed display, but one still constructed as a traditional, “grand lever” calendar. Initial thoughts Despite its vintage inspiration, the ref. 5236P looks and feels like a contemporary watch, especially because of its colours and size. In the hand the ref. 5236P is substantial, both in diameter and weight. At 41.3 mm it’s one of the biggest perpetual calendar watches Patek Philippe makes. In...

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and our team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year by traffic on the T+T website. At number 24, it’s the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph… Surely this is a … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph (#24) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

It was not an easy task for Sabine Zwettler to narrow down her favorite new launches from the last 12 months to just five models. With the plethora of truly well done and surprising watches, it would have been no problem for her to choose ten times as many! What did she end up with? Find out here!

Sink into four wild flavors of wristwatch, topped with a German cruiser, at 1-900-ICE-CREAM.

How prop master Jonathan R. Hodges sourced one of Hollywood's most iconic timepieces.

If you're wearing a Royal Oak Offshore on a deserted island and no one is around to gawk at it …

When it comes to iconic dive watches, Seiko has to be near the top of any enthusiast’s list. My personal connection to the brand is quite strong, as I’m sure it is for many, given the quality and value associated with the brand. You see, Seiko was my gateway drug to the wider world of … ContinuedThe post The Seiko Turtle combines bulletproof reliability with a bargain price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." –Iñigo Montoya, The Princess Bride

Hands-on review of the quirky but rather interesting and modestly priced Raketa Copernicus, a watch made in Russia, in tribute to a Polish astronomer.

To celebrate 300 years of making complex and fascinating timepieces, Jaquet Droz has released a collection of eight new pieces that celebrates the thrill and excitement of hand-painted and engraved intricate animations.

Every watch brand has their range through which they get to brag. Finishing, design and movements are all aspects where a watchmaker can shine, and Longines choose to represent their best with the Master Collection - a range of classically styled wristwatches that emulate some of their complicated timepieces from the infancy of the brand, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Elegance meets complication in the Longines Master Collection moonphase appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

For Revolution USA’s editor-at-large, the defining watch of 2021 is one that has elicited a rollercoaster of mixed emotions.

Editor’s note: There were an awful lot of watches released in 2021 and our team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could. Here we count down the top 30 reviews of the year by traffic on the Time+Tide website. At number 25, it’s the Grand Seiko SBGW264… Grand Seiko never disappoints with … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SBGW264 (#25) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hervé Deschamps has described the Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs as “the quintessence of Chardonnay with the brilliance and rarity of a yellow diamond.” Ken Gargett thinks it's hard to argue with that. Here he explains why and shares his experience with the 2006 vintage.

As Beyonce once said, "so much damn swag."

We're in this together. And before I can recommend a watch, I'm gonna need some information.

This thing is improved in just about every way. What's everyone complaining about?

The Chopard Alpine Eagle collection welcomes a new XL Chrono in ethical 18k rose gold and ceramised titanium with a calfskin leather strap.

He ascended to the pinnacle of fashion by remixing streetwear and luxury. Along the way, he shaped an entire generation’s taste in wristwear – and set an example that watchmakers would be wise to follow.

The case might be smaller, but the impact is still big. Felix Scholz explores why the IWC Big Pilot 43mm is such an important release for IWC this year and one of the defining releases of 2021.

A trend that has been repeating across industries during 2021 also transformed the luxury-watch business during the year – an insatiable demand for watches and supply perennially falling short. Although there were new launches throughout the year – which kept enthusiasts continually entertained – the “novelties” for 2021 were mostly not the sort typical of the go-go years. New products was arguably less exciting than business would imply, largely because new watches take several years to develop and the uptick in business became seemingly overnight. Many high-profile new launches were predictable variations of familiar models. A seemingly familiar variation but actually something entirely new and one of the top watches of 2021 Nevertheless, there were standouts. Here are a dozen of the year’s best watches picked by our editors (or even owned by some of them, but alas not the Vermeer). Led by a magnificent art-complication, the list includes several technical highlights – from an impressive time-only movement from Patek Philippe to Richard Mille’s ingenious winding mechanism – and of course a few affordable watches on the list. All-in-one Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Westminster Sonnerie – Tribute to Johannes Vermeer: “This pocket watch is the epitome of high-end horology, blending both art and engineering. While the base movement within is derived from the mega-complicated Ref. 57260 pocket watch, the Vermeer’s movement has arguably been cl...

When the price of a watch crosses into six figures, you usually know that it’s getting serious. The manufacturing, finishing, movement engineering, and even the strap are all expected to be on a totally new level to anything else. But, with great expense, also comes great freedom, as watch manufacturers can afford to spend way … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

For this week's article, we will be looking at six different watches that one can consider for their last watch purchase of 2021.

As a twin, I understand the notion of being in the shadow of a sibling. Today, when collectors discuss the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak you typically hear about the birthing of the luxury sports-watch trend and the elevation of steel – not so precious in its medium, but very precious in its construction with top-notch … ContinuedThe post Finding beauty in the beast: A brief history of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.