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The full story behind this auction season's most interesting watches.

Even though the fine watch business might seem like a perpetual, slow-moving beast, it is one of constant, consistent progress. And as the mechanical movements improve and add things like silicon into the mix, it becomes obvious that they’re built to last longer than ever.  The other side of that coin is a longer warranty … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Jaeger-LeCoultre now offers an 8-year warranty, the longest of all major brands appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Planet Omega exhibition uses heritage and modern timepieces from the maison to explore the various stories and partnerships that Omega has created.

This year, Patek Philippe releases a new version of their annual calendar regulator timepiece. Enter, the Annual Calendar Regulator Ref. 5235R.

Don't call it a Brashear, its a new Divers Sixty-Five Chonograph in steel.

MB&F; extends the LM Split Escapement timepiece with the addition of a Grade 5 titanium green dial variation.

Editor’s note: Much of the ‘what’ of a watch can be summed up in the technical, the hard numbers and facts of the spec sheet. But there’s an element - an X factor - that transcends this clinical description, and transforms a watch from an object into an artwork. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Réserve de Marche … ContinuedThe post The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Réserve de Marche – form and function perfectly balanced appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Author Gary Shteyngart transforms watches into characters in his latest novel, Lake Success.

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So Tom Ford has started making watches. That’s not particularly surprising in this world of multi-category luxury labels. What’s a little more (or perhaps less, given Mr Ford’s frank personality) surprising is that Tom Ford, the man, has some pretty cut-and-dried rules for how to wear a watch in 2019.  The full list is well … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Tom Ford’s 14 commandments of watch wearing in 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

If you haven’t seen Avengers: Endgame, don’t worry, we’re not going to spoil it for you. What has become clear over the sprawling Marvel Comic Universe arc is that one cast member has rocked serious wrist game throughout the entire series, whether in the films or on the red carpet - Robert Downey Jr (RDJ), who played … ContinuedThe post Robert Downey Jr’s watch collection – something borrowed, something fake (maybe?) and something fantastic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

One serious watch that celebrates three significant anniversaries for the upstart Swiss brand.

Ross Povey presents some of the highlights among the impressive range of watches that Christie’s has assembled for its May 2019 sale.

Editor’s note: This year, Panerai made the Submersible a line in its own right, and honestly, we’re wondering what took them so long. It’s a design that - as demonstrated admirably by the Panerai Submersible 1950 Amagnetic (PAM 1389) here - possesses equal parts brawn, bravura and beauty …  Way back in 2013, Panerai released the PAM 389, … ContinuedThe post Solid as a rock –the Panerai Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 Days Automatic Titanio (PAM 1389) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Oris Diver 65 line is honestly an incredible execution of the often-chased "vintage-look-modern-design" aesthetic, and with this new Chronograph line, we see that being continued.

Jaeger-LeCoultre extends warranty for all clocks and watches to 8 years via a new online registration service. Details within this significant announcement.

The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Nine features a terrific spread of watches in every budget for all levels of collector.

Laurent Ferrier enters the luxury sports watch world with - the Tourbillon Grand Sport, with the coveted LF Tourbillon in a new sporty case. Full review.

Following from the launch of its e-commerce service for USA in 2017, Omega has now rolled out the same service for shoppers in the UK.

With his roots in motorsport, Laurent Ferrier introduces a brand-new sports watch collection marking his period as a Le Mans contender.

After two special edition versions of the Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph Oris finally introduces a regular production version of their much-loved dive watch turned chronograph.

When it comes to watchmaking, it’s no stretch of a hairspring to say that Michel Navas has done it all. He was a key figure at Gérald Genta in the high complications team in the boom times of the ’90s. He also worked at Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. At Franck Muller, he masterminded the … ContinuedThe post “Instead of watching TV when I was 10 years old, I took watches apart.” Celebrating 10 years of Louis Vuitton’s Spin Time with its creator, Michel Navas appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Last year we made our foray into the inky world of print with NOW – The Watch Buying Guide. A weighty tome that, in addition to shining a light on some interesting horological tales and factoids, also lived up to its promise - putting more than 200 of the best recent watch releases into one … ContinuedThe post Read the debut issue of NOW – The Watch Buying Guide online … well, now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The substantial and subtly blue IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” is the 13th (unlucky for some, but clearly not IWC) edition watch celebrating the Schaffhausen-based brand’s partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good, which leverages the power of sport to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage. It’s a cause as worthy as the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This handmade camera has a horological mechanism at its core.

With the appointment of the new Japanese emperor, we take a look at some of the best Japanese watches that are fit for the new ruler.

Editor’s note: It’s no secret that there are heaps of Speedy variants to choose from, and typically we veer towards the more classical versions. Which is why we were so surprised by this Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph. It’s two-tone, with a silver dial and a green bezel. Not what we’d normally pick. But also, absolutely awesome.  … ContinuedThe post This Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph is not your average Speedy appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.