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Blancpain gives Revolution a sneak peek at some of the incredible métiers d’art projects currently taking place in its workshops in La Vallée de Joux.

Increasingly, I’m finding myself drawn to watches that are understated, unassuming expressions of classical perfection. Which goes a long way to explaining why I was so into the Blancpain Villeret Extra Flat.  This is an exquisitely simple watch. Two hands, no date and a manually wound movement. A pure expression of classical watchmaking if ever … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Dressy but not delicate, the Blancpain Villeret Extra Flat 6605  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

On Memorial Day Weekend, we wanted to share a most appropriate episode from our popular interview series.

Ever since the Swatch Group clamped down on the availability of the once ubiquitous ETA movements, the name Sellita has become ever more more prominent in the world of third-party movement supply. But we’re willing to bet you don’t know much about the Sellita itself, beside the fact that their movements are in an awful … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: How much do you know about Sellita movements? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

We take a look at one of the more interesting and modestly-priced pieces from Rado, with the new Rado Captain Cook Automatic in green.

Editor’s note: Well, if it’s not the coolest, it’s certainly on the shortlist. And while this green and gold LE is a particular fave of ours, any of the 9F GMT movements work well. They’re effortless, and so perfectly proportioned on the wrist. Plus, the work that goes into the quartz is so gosh-darned impressive … ContinuedThe post Is this Grand Seiko GMT the coolest quartz watch around right now? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

At this year’s SIHH, our Chief Editor shares his thoughts and feelings when he first saw the LANGE 1, and his passion for this special timepiece.

Linde Werdelin is one of those brands that knows what it does, and does it well. And what they do is complex cases with numerous cutouts. It’s a strong look, and one that the brand has sensibly stayed loyal to over the years. Their latest limited edition SpidoSpeed Arktis continues the theme.  The 44mm case … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed Arktis 10th Anniversary  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

More than just a new release, the SeaQ marks the beginning of Glashütte Original's new collection.

Editor’s note: It’s 2019, and along with the feeling that drone-delivered pizza is imminent, many people are also experiencing some form of existential apocalyptic angst. And rather than tell you that it’s all going to be OK, we’d suggest you prepare by watching a few series of Doomsday Preppers and reading this list. We’re sure … ContinuedThe post 5 watches to survive the end of the world, just in case things really kick off appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Editor’s note: Dress watches are one of those timepiece genres with very specific ‘rules’, and can be hard to nail. One watch that always manages to look elegant and on point in a dressy situation is the Cartier Tank. Like this Tank Louis Cartier we looked at a while back … It’s hard to overstate … ContinuedThe post This is the ultimate dress watch, and it has been for more than 100 years appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This is the first of five limited edition Monacos to celebrate the model's 50th anniversary.

TAG Heuer introduces the Monaco 1969-1979 Limited Edition, kicking off the first of five watches to be unveiled in commemoration of the iconic timepiece’s 50th birthday.

This month's Lange 1 release for the Anniversary of the watch is the Lange 1 Timezone, in 25th Anniversary colours. Limited Edition of 25 pieces.

A. Lange & Söhne continues the celebration of the iconic Lange 1’s 25th birthday with the Lange 1 Time Zone “25th Anniversary” edition.

The distinctive travel watch gets a sleek blue-and-silver treatment.

As we alluded to in our SIHH coverage, a new Lange 1 will be revealed every month on the 24/25th to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lange 1. Today’s article is delayed from our usual publishing time of 9:30pm Singapore time (now) to 2 am Saturday Singapore time due to the embargo requirements putRead More

Your weekly dose of watches from around the 'net.

We all know James Bond, AKA 007, the suave British secret service agent who has been on missions all over the world. Throughout many of the films, he has always had a wristwatch to keep track of the time and, in some cases, help him get out of a jam. Today we take a look … ContinuedThe post From Dr No to Spectre – the Complete List of Bond Watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The watch industry likes to throw the word ‘icon’ around, often with very little basis in fact. However, when talking about the TAG Heuer Monaco, that moniker is well and truly earned. The disruptive, innovative square chronograph - one of the first automatic chronos on the market - turned 50 this year. I was expecting … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco 1969-1979 Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Editor’s note: I’ve got a thing for beaten-up watches. It shows they’ve lived a life, and that their owners aren’t thinking primarily about resale value. They’re watches being worn in the spirit in which they’re made. And that’s a good thing.  A few months ago I ended up wearing the Omega Seamaster 300 for a … ContinuedThe post Spending a month with a beaten-up Omega Seamaster 300 – a watch that wears its scars proudly appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Today we are focusing on the watches owned and worn by prominent Aussie businessmen, from mining magnates to property moguls and shopping centre kings.  Sir Frank Lowy AC   First up we have Sir Frank Lowy AC, who co-founded the Westfield Group, which developed and owned a number of shopping centres in Australasia, Europe and … ContinuedThe post 4 Australian businessmen proving their watches are all business appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Ten more amazing films for the little bits of the summer that you actually want to spend on the couch.

AP new Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph is a skinnier new form of the hefty iconic timepiece powered by one of AP’s workhorse integrated movements: the caliber 2385.

Another Ref. 5168G is born, making it only the second variant of this relatively new reference. Enter, the Aquanaut "Jumbo" Ref. 5168G in khaki green.

Here's how to wear a watch with total and utter authority.The post How to wear a watch like nobody is watching appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.