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HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire hits the mark Time+Tide
IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire Apr 25, 2019

HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire hits the mark

The Mark XI was the first watch that really got me ‘into’ watches, and it has endured over the decades as an icon of good, utilitarian design. Its influence has been very visible in IWC’s Pilot’s family over the years, but this watch, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire, might be the closest we’ve seen … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire hits the mark appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Testing the Tudor Black Bay Bronze on the Kokoda Trail Time+Tide
Tudor Black Bay Bronze Apr 24, 2019

Testing the Tudor Black Bay Bronze on the Kokoda Trail

A combination of childhood curiosity, a fictitious war hero named Brody, and stories from my grandfather led me, last year, to tackle the infamous Kokoda Trail with the Tudor Black Bay Bronze on my wrist. The Kokoda campaign of World War 2 remains one of the most important theatres of war that Australia and its … ContinuedThe post Testing the Tudor Black Bay Bronze on the Kokoda Trail appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Smart money – 6 expert takes on the best value watches to buy Time+Tide
Apr 22, 2019

Smart money – 6 expert takes on the best value watches to buy

Editor’s note: Midway through last year, Justin did an excellent wrap of ‘value’ pieces, asking a range of industry leaders for their (very subjective) takes on the best value pieces RN. Nearly 12 months on, do you think these picks still hold up? And I wonder what the 2019 version would include … Anyone with … ContinuedThe post Smart money – 6 expert takes on the best value watches to buy appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter? Time+Tide
Omega has been steadily touting Apr 21, 2019

What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?

Editor’s note: Timekeeping standards are suddenly cool again. Omega has been steadily touting the benefits of their Master Chronometer certification, Patek has their own standards, and Rolex recently upped their game with the Superlative Chronometer Standard. But what is it? This article from a while back explains everything you need to know. Since 1951, nearly … ContinuedThe post What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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VIDEO: Blue steel – a closer look at the TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph Time+Tide
TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph One Apr 20, 2019

VIDEO: Blue steel – a closer look at the TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph

One of the big hero releases from Baselworld 2019 was the brand new TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph. Firstly (and perhaps most importantly), it’s a good-looking watch - it looks very much at home on the wrist of Mr Patrick Dempsey, for example. It’s a neat, stylish three-hander that TAG Heuer are billing as a modern … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Blue steel – a closer look at the TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Big blue, the IWC Big Pilot Edition “Le Petit Prince” Time+Tide
IWC Big Pilot Edition “Le Apr 20, 2019

Big blue, the IWC Big Pilot Edition “Le Petit Prince”

Editor’s note: IWC’s Big Pilot is one of the most significant watches of the last 20 years. Its deceptively simple design belied the huge impact this 46mm monster had on the watch scene. But can it go dressy? Well, the IWC Big Pilot Edition “Le Petit Prince” makes a solid argument for the yay camp.  When … ContinuedThe post Big blue, the IWC Big Pilot Edition “Le Petit Prince” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Montblanc have their sights set on adventure with the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Time+Tide
Montblanc have their sights set Apr 19, 2019

Montblanc have their sights set on adventure with the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere

Editor’s note: I’m on a bit of a travel watch trip at the moment. And, to my mind, they fall into two distinct camps: high-flyers and adventurers. Montblanc’s 1858 Geosphere, which is a few years old now, definitely falls into the latter category. Now, it’s up to you where on the roughing-it-to-luxury spectrum that adventure … ContinuedThe post Montblanc have their sights set on adventure with the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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HANDS-ON: Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer Time+Tide
Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer Apr 18, 2019

HANDS-ON: Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer

Worldtimers - which allow you to, at a glance, quickly determine the time anywhere across the globe - aren’t the most common complications. And typically, this level of mechanical wizardry comes at a cost. Typically. This handsome fella, the C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer from UK-based outfit Christopher Ward, bucks the trend. Before we delve into … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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VIDEO: Get your engines running with the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Aston Martin special edition  Time+Tide
TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Aston Apr 17, 2019

VIDEO: Get your engines running with the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Aston Martin special edition 

Cars and TAG Heuer is a match made not just in heaven but also in heritage, no doubt something that the marketing departments of other watch brands envy deeply. If you’re in any doubt, have a look at this history of timekeeping in F1. But, back to the matter at hand - the TAG Heuer … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Get your engines running with the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Aston Martin special edition  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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INTRODUCING: Casio’s MTG-B1000RB is somewhere way over the rainbow Time+Tide
Casio s MTG-B1000RB Apr 17, 2019

INTRODUCING: Casio’s MTG-B1000RB is somewhere way over the rainbow

This watch is not for the faint of heart. Not only does the Casio MTG-B1000RB possess the legendary qualities of toughness for which G-Shock is famous, it’s also got one heckuva strong look.  The look is achieved via vivid treatment of the metal bezel portion of the watch; it’s a rainbow-hued ion-plating treatment and, boy, … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Casio’s MTG-B1000RB is somewhere way over the rainbow appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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4 reasons why the Cartier Santos makes a great everyday watch Time+Tide
Cartier Santos makes Apr 17, 2019

4 reasons why the Cartier Santos makes a great everyday watch

Editor’s note: I don’t know about you, but when I think of everyday watches, I default to round steel sports pieces. Of course, there might be some internalised bias going on here. Because you know what, the Cartier Santos - recently given an all new and improved makeover - is actually a really strong contender for 24/7 duty. … ContinuedThe post 4 reasons why the Cartier Santos makes a great everyday watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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“They’re impossible to get, and guys like me ruin them.” Greg Yuna on custom watches Time+Tide
Apr 17, 2019

“They’re impossible to get, and guys like me ruin them.” Greg Yuna on custom watches

Editor’s note: It takes a special kind of swag to not only get your hands on the hottest watches on the market, but to then decide to do some aftermarket mods on them. If you’ve got that level of swag and lean towards diamonds, you should probably meet Greg Yuna. We chatted to him last … ContinuedThe post “They’re impossible to get, and guys like me ruin them.” Greg Yuna on custom watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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VIDEO: Which TAG Heuer Carrera is right for you? Time+Tide
TAG Heuer Carrera Apr 16, 2019

VIDEO: Which TAG Heuer Carrera is right for you?

If you head on over to the TAG Heuer website and click on the Carrera collection, you will see a lot of watches (in Australia there are more than 200 individual models on offer). To say you’re spoiled for choice is an understatement. If you delve a little deeper, you’ll quickly discover that while these … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Which TAG Heuer Carrera is right for you? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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10 things you’ve always wanted to know about Grand Seiko, but were too afraid to ask … Time+Tide
Grand Seiko but were too afraid Apr 16, 2019

10 things you’ve always wanted to know about Grand Seiko, but were too afraid to ask …

Editor’s note: Anxious about reference numbers? Confused by Spring Drive? You’re not alone. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Here’s a handy video guide to explain the ins and outs of Grand Seiko … I’m sure everyone reading this has, at some point, felt that feeling of utter bewilderment of being in a conversation about … ContinuedThe post 10 things you’ve always wanted to know about Grand Seiko, but were too afraid to ask … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 – not your average chronograph Time+Tide
Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Apr 15, 2019

HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 – not your average chronograph

The Defy is playing an increasingly important role in Zenith’s lineup - offering a modern alternative to the Pilot’s line that has dominated the discussion for so long. And there’s a lot to like about it - modern style with a hint of retro flavour. And while the Defy spans the spectrum from accessible to … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 – not your average chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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RECOMMENDED READING: 6 watch podcasts you should be listening to right now Time+Tide
Apr 15, 2019

RECOMMENDED READING: 6 watch podcasts you should be listening to right now

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll probably have realised that podcasts are hot AF RN. And amidst the true crime and soft, NPR-esque tones of highbrow interviewers sits a growing niche of horology-themed pods. Robin Swithinbank (a modern gentleman if ever there was one) asks a selection of the industry’s heavyweights what watch-related … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: 6 watch podcasts you should be listening to right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in titanium Time+Tide
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Apr 15, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in titanium

In the underwater realm of dive watches, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is an undisputed master. Initially released in 1953, this prototypical dive watch was instrumental in reframing the rules of the game, and defining the modern dive watch.  It’s to be expected then that the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms has been an enduring feature of our … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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