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Chanel deepens its watchmaking capability by taking a stake in Kenissi, a movement factory dubbed as the industrial arm of Rolex subsidiary, Tudor.

What up, watch folks!? This week is a fun one - we're talking all things watch mods. That's all facets of watch mods - from complex to the ones that are way easier and even some stuff you didn't think were watch mods.

The dust (and hangovers) have settled on the 76th Golden Globes, and on some corners of the internet it seems that the pre-show press pack hustle is a bigger event than the awards themselves. And, given the intense competition from brands in this Instagram age to have that red carpet moment, it’s easy to see … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: How to perfect product placement on the red carpet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Philippe Dufour Simplicity Within the Vallée de Joux, lies the village of Le Solliat. And in that village, a workshop, from whence the man known as “the living legend” handcrafts the finest wristwatches in the world. That man is none other than Philippe Dufour. Dufour first became an independent watchmaker in 1978. He started offRead More

Some details about what Laurent Ferrier is set to show at SIHH 2019: the Galet Annual Calendar School Piece Opaline Black & White.

Here at Time+Tide we make no bones about our love of Tissot’s heritage offerings, but the truth of it is that those old-style pieces make up a small percentage of the brand’s line-up. Chronographs, in particular big sporty chronographs like this Chrono XL Classic, dominate the brand, at least here in Australia. And it’s easy … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Tissot’s Chrono XL Classic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Chrono combines two high complications in one ethically sourced case.

In this week's Throwback Sunday, we have a quick recap at some of the amazing watches from SIHH 2018.

Really, at the heart of the appeal of a mechanical watch is the ticking, whirring escapement that sets the pace. That and the assemblage of wheel and bridges that powers and supports it. So it’s apt then that this Rado cuts to the core quickly: the True Open Heart lives up to its name, exposing … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: What becomes of the open hearted – the Rado True Open Heart appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Is the Vostok Classica a bit too outside the modern norm for the brand? How does the watch actually measure up in relation to the reverence and "quirk factor" of the Amphibia? Is this a faithful homage to the forgotten Vostok Precision?

Created as part of Breguet’s time-honored tradition, the Reine de Naples is adorned with mother-of-pearl in hues of pink and mauve, encircled by diamonds. The timepiece ticks to the rhythm of a self-winding caliber with moon phases.

Justin isn't normally a Speedy kind of guy, but he might just make an exception for the Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8.The post Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Swatch Swatch Piú Nero ref. SUOB157 with pricing, images, and quick look at this very affordable Ressence alternative.

As we head into “trophy season”, Revolution’s Editor-at-large Ken Kessler considers the relevance of honours and awards.

Part 2/3 of our Inside Seiko special feature takes us into the manufacture in Shiojiri. We see cold forging of cases, zaratsu and the 9F quartz movement.

The Pita Barcelona Molinos Orbital has been turning heads on the Internet. In an exclusive interview with Revolution.Watch, Daniel Jiménez, Pita Barcelona CEO, tells us more.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To some – no, make that to many – IWC’s Mk 11 is the definitive pilot’s watch. Even though it didn’t arrive until 1948, the Mk 11 Navigational Wristwatch did...

Rado had a great year of releases in 2018, with a diverse mix of watches that played to their traditional high-tech material strengths, as well as to some of their traditional designs. And while ceramic naturally played an important part, it was used in some surprising ways - like when it was mixed with bronze … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: From ceramic to the Captain, 5 of 2018’s best Rado releases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

We check out the Seiko SBDC061 dive watch - one of Seiko's best modern "reinterpretation" models that come in at just under $1,000.

Tockr and CAF Team Up to Design D-Day C-47 Watches Using Salvaged Material from Historic WWII Aircraft.

We spot the watches worn by The Daily Show host Trevor Noah, and found several Rolexes, Audemars Piguet, Panerai, TAG Heuer and even an Apple Watch.

Hamilton’s Military Heritage Embodied.

The remarkable Hora Mundi ref. 5717 made its first appearance in 2011, to an enthusiastic reception. Then, in 2016, when Breguet launched an updated version (ref. 5727) they spoke of it as a replacement for the original. But some things are simply too special to discontinue. Thank goodness – for we rarely encounter a watch … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Around the world with the Breguet Classique Hora Mundi ref. 5717 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Wei Koh sits down with TAG Heuer CEO and watchmaking wizard extraordinaire Jean-Claude Biver to talk Swiss watchmaking, his visit to Singapore and his plans for the year 2019.

A look at the very affordable and dressy Corniche Heritage Chronograph watch with images from the brand, price, specs, and more.

Once again, the global editors of Revolution weigh in on the best timepieces of the year, as well as the personalities that shaped the watch industry.

WatchTalk with Gerald Donovan Gerald Donovan is a British expat who, after spending a decade in the desert in the Middle East, is now enjoying a semi-retired lifestyle in South East Asia. After many years of enjoying his two main hobbies of photography and collecting watches, he now combines the two and has an InstagramRead More