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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?

Franck Muller excel at three things: highly complicated watches, including the most complicated wristwatch in the world, shown in this video (worth a cool $4.3 million dollars); the sleek Curvex case, and diamonds. Lots and lots of diamonds. If you want to shine bright like one, and you have a million Australian dollars, you’re in luck. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Diamonds, rubies and Ronaldo, 4 Franck Muller watches worth $7m appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

That’s right – it’s back, watchfam! This week we’re returning to one of our most goddam beloved reoccurring segments, Guilty Pleasure Watches!

It took Apple, and their eponymous watch, to really hammer home the point that the traditional fine watch industry was stuck in the past. No, not with regards to the watch itself - I’m still plenty fine with gears and wheels - no, the real revelation was that it doesn’t have to be so hard to … ContinuedThe post LIST: Quick! Change! 5 of the best hot-swappable straps on the market right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A few weeks ago, New Zealand, Australia and indeed the world were shocked by the horrific violence perpetrated against the Muslim community in Christchurch. In the aftermath of this event, what stood out was the overwhelming response, on all fronts, from political leaders, through to local and international communities. It can be seen in the … ContinuedThe post NEWS: RedBar New Zealand teams up with Magrette to raise money for Christchurch shooting victims appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

John F. Kennedy was a watch guy. He was rarely, if ever, sighted without one. A personal favourite of his was this Omega Ultra-Thin ref OT3980 gifted to him by his friend and former member of the Florida State House of Representatives Grant Stockdale. When we visited Omega’s headquarters in Bienne last year, we were … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Holding JFK’s Omega Ultra-Thin watch gave me some strange feels appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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We review the Garrick Series 2, the latest timepiece from England-based Garrick Watches. Click here to find out our thoughts on this timepiece!

Editor’s note: Few brands have the on-the-wrist presence of a Panerai. Pair that with the futuristic look of Carbotech and you’re onto a winner. Read our review from last year to find out why we love it. At first glance, Panerai’s watches share a reassuring familiarity - large cases, large crown guards and a dial … ContinuedThe post What’s featherlight, heavyweight and striped like a tiger? The Panerai Submersible Carbotech appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Full review of the new Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition, the timepiece is a faithful recreation of the original Navitimer in 1959.

Seiko’s Baselworld press conference is one of my few must-not-miss appointments, if only for a much-needed dose of humour. But for me, the real star of this year’s affair was Ken Okuyama. Mr Okuyama is an industrial designer with an eponymous studio, who made his name in the world of prestige cars, with a folio … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 things you need to know about the Seiko Prospex LX collection, according to the man who designed them appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Maybe I’m getting old and grumpy (I am), or maybe it’s a genuine shift driven by the increasing visibility and Instagramability of this hobby/lifestyle choice/money pit we call watch collecting, but I’m noticing an increasing homogeneity in what people are collecting. Steel sports this, royal that, unobtainable the other. Where are the weird, interesting and … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Going to a watch meet-up? Leave the Sub at home  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Well, that’s the somewhat provocative title of this piece by Alex Williams, which cites numerous high-profile celebrities wearing high-ticket price vintage pieces as the driver for this ever-rising tide. For people reading T+T regularly, it’s the tale of ever-increasing premiums on seemingly innocuous sports watches. But, to give credence to the bitcoin hook in the title, there’s … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Are watches the new bitcoin?  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Editor’s note: My first proper manufacture visit wasn’t Switzerland, but Japan. And honestly, the experience has spoiled me. The breadth and scope of Seiko’s watchmaking capacity really is staggering. Read on to find out why … I’ve always liked Seiko. One of the first watches I ever bought was a Black Monster, followed by an … ContinuedThe post Here’s 4 reasons why Seiko is one of the most impressive watchmakers in the world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

To this point I owned a few throw-away watches; flash sale internet specials purchased based on a picture I liked and little else. Nothing smaller than 45 millimeters; nothing produced outside of China; all about a subtle as Shinola on shore leave. But I was also a few months into my first Seiko...