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Revolution USA Editor-in-Chief, Keith W. Strandberg laments over a future most Trumped along with some well thought-out watch advice for the 2016, president-elect.

A special Spot the Watch on the President of the United States elect Donald Trump and his Rolex Day Date which is nicknamed the President.

As far as origin stories go, the Reverso has one of the best. Back in the 1930s, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most famous model was conceived to withstand the rigours of polo, thanks to its ingenious flip-over case design. When the mallets started swinging and balls went flying, the watch could safely bury its face until the action … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: the elegant double act of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Panerai unveil two Radiomir watches as part of their pre-SIHH 2017 announcements that pay homage to the great ref. 3646, Type A.

We spotted an interesting watch related scene during the trailer of XXX: Return of Xander Cage, which seems to pay homage to James Bond.

That time when Wei Koh rode in the Tortour - a 1,000km nonstop bike race in Switzerland fondly known by participants as the ‘sufferfest’ - on the 2012 Laureus 2 Team alongside IWC CEO Georges Kern.

There are two main contenders for the title of ‘most recognisable watch in the world’, both of them made by Rolex. Naturally, the Submariner has a good shot at the title, but for me, the clear winner is the Datejust. First introduced in 1945, it includes one of the most useful and ubiquitous complications – a date … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update – the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Chopard’s co-president is refreshingly candid as he talks about the highly efficient and innovative movements that the brand has created under the auspices of the Chopard L.U.C Manufacture, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

As L.U.C’s 20th anniversary year comes to an end, the brand presents one of the most delightful and innovative timepieces in its history: the Chopard L.U.C Full Strike minute repeater.

Hands on analytical review of Junghans Meister Telemeter with original high resolution photographs, specifications and price.

I first noticed it for a split-second in Channel 9’s new show Doctor Doctor. Pause. Rewind. Yep, there was no mistaking the black bezel and dial on the wrist of Hugh Knight (the titular doctor) – definitely a Tudor Black Bay. I filed that knowledge away in the part of my brain dedicated to celebrity … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Rodger Corser on acting, coming home and Tudor Black Bay watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we look at six watches that will be suitable for a President. What have chosen? Click here to find out!

A Collector's View meets Spot the Watch as our corespondent in Melbourne goes watch spotting in his town and picks 5 of his favourites.

Just the facts, from the Richemont Group shakeup signaling an all out rally towards a stronger Digital front.

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/159551168″] Ten years ago Hublot pioneered the black-on-black-on-black look in watches. Sure, it made it hard to read the time, but when your watch looked that cool who could care? They called it (appropriately enough) ‘All Black’ and this year they’ve released a number of special limited editions to celebrate. The standout is this … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Smoke and mirrors – the Hublot Big Bang All Black Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The inherently distinguished new L.U.C GMT One provides a dual-time read-off powered by an original L.U.C 01.10-L calibre with integrated GMT function. This watch for gentleman globetrotters stands out by the sheer elegance of its details and the intensely practical nature of its horological complication.

Editor’s note: From where we stand, the Wind-Up Watch Fair 2016, run by the boys from worn&wound; seemed to kick a lot of ass. Over 15,000 people attended, the socials were buzzing with wristshots of rarely seen watch brands and there were new conversations being had around value, quality and the thrilling proximity to provenance a Fair … ContinuedThe post EVENT: 6 standout, and frighteningly affordable, watches from the worn&wound; Wind-Up Watch Fair 2016 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Was Lost, Now Found: GREUBEL FORSEY INVENTION PIECE 1 has been recovered by Deployant Friend @indohorology

Today’s wind down is a little bittersweet. Sweet because it’s an absolutely gorgeous day here in Melbourne, bitter because we have more than a light case of FOMO. Right now, despite the weather, we’d much rather be hanging out in rainy London with all the cool kids at Salon QP. But there’s no point getting all gloomy … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 4th November, 2016 – the British edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Cutting through the noise and sheer volume of watches released at Baselworld is no mean feat. Overwhelming attention is focused on a handful of models from a few brands, and often it takes weeks and months from some of the hidden gems to reveal themselves. Nevertheless, every year the chatter in the halls seems to … ContinuedThe post OPINION: We need more watches like the Seiko Presage appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Jaeger-LeCoultre commemorates the 60th anniversary of their first automatic Memovox with the new Master Memovox Boutique Edition.

Review of the Apple Watch Series 2 with price, hands-on analysis and live high resolution photographs.

Fonts and typography have been an integral part of watch design for centuries and yet we rarely pay much attention to them. Revolution’s Sophie Furley takes a close look at the magical world of the numbers on the dial and how they tell us more than we may realise.

There are plenty of things that set humans apart from even our most intelligent planetary cohabitants. Here’s one that fascinates me in particular - we replicate in effigy as well as in response to our biological mandate.