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Jimmy Fallon jokes about record breaking Rolex 6062 “Bao Dai” from Phillips Watches’ Spring 2017 Geneva auction, during his Friday night monologue.

Franck Muller has the impressive title of ‘The Master of Complications’ – and this wristwatch is the reason why. The Aeternitas Mega features a staggering 36 complications, 21 hands and a movement with no fewer than 1483 parts. Reading the watch takes more than a little getting used to and adjusting it requires a PhD in … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The most complicated watch in the world – the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The story of the US-based Barrelhand Project 1 begins as it should, with one student's Swiss-born muse- the ever incredible Urwerk UR-202.

Continuing in its support of space and science, Omega announces its partnership with the Starmus Festival, where the finest minds in science, culture, the arts and music come together to create an incomparable astronomical experience.

President of the LVMH Watch Division Jean-Claude Biver officially introduces new CEO of Zenith – Julien Tornare at their manufacture in Le Locle.

Keith W. Strandberg learns about watch collecting from downtown Manhattan jewelry and vintage watch store founder, Edward Faber.

Full hands-on and review of the Moritz Grossmann TEFNUT Twist ladies watch with high-resolution photos from Baselworld 2017

We all have friends who wear watches made by brands like Daniel Wellington and The Horse. We also all know that these watches are, essentially, identical. Yet somehow these simple quartz dress watch look-a-likes seem to net their savvy owners massive piles of dosh. Some of us may have even wondered about starting our own minimalist … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Start your own ‘minimalist’ watch brand appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Sometimes the endless parade of circular watches gets a little monotonous. We’ve been conditioned by decades of design to default to the round in watches. By and large that’s fine, but sometimes we want something just outside the norm – still versatile, still stylish, but a little less same same. And there’s where the squares … ContinuedThe post LIST: Square pegs in a round world – 6 of the best square watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Today we may refer to off-road motorbike racing as “motocross”, but when you’re riding a Greeves Hawkstone, and wearing a 1960s Lemania chronograph, the sport will always be known as scrambling.

New facility will almost double space.

In 1939 when two Portuguese merchants approached IWC about making a wristwatch with the same levels of accuracy usually seen in marine chronometer pocket watches, they had no idea it would be the beginning of a legend and the birth of one of IWC’s most popular collections. With a new slightly revised design, IWC have launched … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Classic lives up to its name appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A journey through the 60-year history of the Rolex GMT-Master.

Full review of the Casio G-SHOCK GA-700. Our analysis with hands-on commentary and live high resolution photographs.

At first glance the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second seems simple enough, with its round 39.6mm case in satin-brushed steel and uncluttered dial. Closer examination reveals the unmistakable quality, the frosted silver opaline dial, the mirror-polished applied batons and slender hands. The strength of the case and the judicious use of luminous material let you know … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: There’s more to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second than meets the eye appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Help! Anyone have an idea what model of watch Jimmy McGill in 'Better Call Saul' is wearing? Get in touch if you figure it out.The post EDITOR’S PICK: Watchspotting in Better Call Saul – help needed appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Revolution pays tribute to the man who was pivotal in the revival of German watchmaking at the end of the Cold War.

During SIHH, the world received the very sad news of the passing of Walter Lange, the man who re-established his family’s watchmaking business, A. Lange & Söhne, in 1990. The company’s CEO reflects on the man and his legacy.

Hajime Asaoka, the mild mannered, tacturn, self taught watchmaker from Tokyo introduces his first chronograph. We examine in detail.

Ulysse Nardin made their name way back in 1846 making marine chronometres – highly accurate ship’s clocks that were an essential navigational tool in the times before radio and GPS. These days the Le Locle-based brand still makes chronometre-style timepeices, but as a celebration of heritage rather than a practical tool. This isn’t to say that … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin’s surprise sailing watch – the Marine Regatta appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Aside from Big Bangs, Hublot is perhaps best known for their prolific, and occasionally surprising, partnerships. One of the most interesting, from a design and technique perspective, is Hublot’s relationship with Italia Independent and their famous frontman – Lapo Elkann. If you pay even the slightest bit of attention to the world of men’s style, you’re probably all … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Hublot takes matching your watch to your suit to the next level with the Classic Fusion Italia Independent appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

It’s easy to get distracted by the brightest, shiniest watches of Baselworld; the watches that live up to the marketing parlance of ‘novelties’. But sometimes the real winners are the quiet achievers. I suspect Omega’s redesigned Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m will be one of these winners. The AT (as it’s often called) has long been … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Omega’s Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m gets a meaningful makeover appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Richard Mille joins forces with McLaren-Honda in creating the record breaking RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split Secs Chronograph Ultralight McLaren F1.

We spotted guitar legend Mark Knopfler wearing a cool vintage timepiece from Heuer. Check out which model he was rocking on his wrist!

By extending their Olympic commitment to 2032, Omega's timekeeping heritage will be intertwined with mankind's technological and physiological progress.

The entrance to the venue for last Friday’s Australian launch of Montblanc’s UNICEF collection was unassuming: commuters and shoppers on Melbourne’s busy Chapel street walked right past the narrow door wedged between two shopfronts. Blink and you’d miss it – we nearly did. A discreet sign was the only clue. But as soon as the … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Passing on the gift of writing – Montblanc launches UNICEF collection in Australia, surrounded by incredible art appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Vintage watches have reached the same pricing levels as collectible automobiles - has the world gone mad? Ken Kessler, digs in.