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On Episode 5 of the Revolution Watch Podcast, we speak to Olivier Audemars, the great-grandson of the company’s co-founder, on watches, art and more.

One of the strongest themes in Grand Seiko’s Basel 2019 showing was the pivot to dressy, slightly thinner pieces. We saw two new movements (both mechanical and Spring Drive) cased in a range of (typically gorgeous) new models. And while Grand Seiko’s design hallmarks are there - namely in the exceptional dials and the quality … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 new watches that herald Grand Seiko’s dressy revolution appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Icon, heritage, DNA. Just a few of the most overused words in the watch industry.The post The 6 most overused words in the watch industry appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

F. Berthoud extends the FB1 with a new complication- age of the moon. 2 versions- 1 showing the near side (WG) and 1 showing the far side of the moon (Ti).

The latest Panerai Luminor Marina debuts a new dial in brushed steel, and it’s a stunner.

Before the May auction madness kicks off, Sotheby’s has a small pre-season offering that’s curated very much with the philosophy of quality, not quantity.

Hublot is, in many ways, a brand given to extremes. Or, at least, not doing things by halves. Their latest twin takes on the powerful MP-11 is a clear case (if you’ll pardon the pun) in point.  If you’re not au fait with the MP-11, it’s a fairly impressive piece of tech that is an … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: A song of ice and fire, Hublot’s Big Bang MP-11 now in carbon and sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Last year, Longines’ core modern dive watch, the HydroConquest, received a significant stylistic upgrade, with a sleeker design and a ceramic bezel. This year, we see Longines give their flagship diver the full ceramic treatment.  On seeing these pictures for the first time, my impression was - who knew the HydroConquest was such a bad beast? … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Longines HydroConquest, now in black ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Editor’s note: This year’s SIHH from JLC was very much a return to their core – high complications and Reversos. Don’t forget, though, that last year saw the brand break out with a bold, sporty collection – the Polaris. We take another look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic. The Polaris  is one of those truly iconic watches … ContinuedThe post Daily style done right, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Seiko is commemorating 40 years of Mobile Suit Gundam which was first aired in 1979 with two limited editions inspired by the MS-06 “Zaku”.

Patek Philippe introduces a new calendar complication into its collection. We bring you our thoughts on the Calatrava Weekly Calendar Ref. 5212A.

Editor’s note: The Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph might not be the first watch that comes to mind when you think of IWC (it’s not a Pilot for example), but really, maybe you should change that. Just look at Jason’s snaps from our 2018 review.  The story in a second: The sportiest member of the Portugieser family … ContinuedThe post IWC make that luxury yacht life look oh-so-good appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Two pieces of exceptional 20th century design come together as a vintage Rolex Day-Date hitches a ride in a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia.

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If there was the platonic ideal of a dress watch, I’m willing to bet that it would look a lot like Breguet’s Classique: simple, elegant, restrained. But for all that, it’s a watch full of subtle nuance and fine details - details that separate it from the rest of the pack.  The white gold case, … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The new Breguet Classique 5177 will have you singing the blues appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

It’s been an excellent crop of new releases for Grand Seiko, and hiding amidst a healthy assortment of models came this gem - the yellow gold SBGY002. Using a new hand-winding 9R31 Spring Drive movement with a power reserve of 72 hours, the new piece mates a variation of the brand’s iconic Snowflake dial with a … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko’s SBGY002, a hot new hand-wound take on the Snowflake appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IWC recently appointed a new president for its North American subsidiary, Darin Rabb, who joins the company after a long stint at Nike.

Revolution’s Editor-at-Large Ken Kessler welcomes a return to back-to-back watch fairs in 2020.

Tiger Concept watches has intrigued me for a while. They are a Hong Kong based operation that offers incredibly affordable versions of very expensive Rolex and Tudor pieces. They create homages that honestly can be called copy watches to a certain extent. One can argue...

Highlites, "Live" from Beijing where Corum is showing the novelties for 2019. Line extensions in the Admiral, Golden Bridge, Heritage and Bubble.

A century? Wait, isn’t the Zenith El Primero celebrating its 50th birthday this year? Yes, correct. However, in a surprise move, the brand is offering a 50-year warranty on these A386 Revival 50th Anniversary models in 18ct gold (white, yellow and red, all at the same price). Hence the 100 years - 50 years of goodness … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A century of Zenith El Primero on offer in the A386 Revival 50th Anniversary gold models from Baselworld 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Photo essay of the Asaoka Project Tsunami in a new brown dial. This magnificent watch was captured recently in Baselworld 2019.

Editor’s note: There were some notable absences at Baselworld 2019. A new Milgauss from Rolex, a new Monaco from TAG Heuer; in fact, the only birthday that happened on schedule, apart from the barnstorming return of Doxa in time for its 130th, was the glorious profusion of Zenith El Primero models. But no missing model was quite … ContinuedThe post ‘Too big, too chunky, not versatile…’ Why the Fifty-Eight was the answer to this guy’s Tudor Black Bay blues … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Is Sicura Safari fitted with a folding knife the watch every action hero needs?