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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a World Time Watch, from Our Archives
For this week's Throwback Sundays, our focus is on World Time Watch, featuring the likes of Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, and Jaeger LeCoultre.
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Uncovering the true costs of owning a watch
The costs of watch ownership begins with the purchase. But if you were thinking that it ends with it, think again. Similar to cars, watches too need regular oil changes, servicing and maintenance. And the more expensive the watch, the more costly the service. That is pretty intuitive, considering that the more expensive watches areRead More
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Sound Investments: The Genius of Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters 2.
When it comes to debate on whether Patek Philippe reigns supreme in the study and creation of minute repeaters, even critics fall silent. Discover why here.
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François-Henry Bennahmias, Audemars Piguet CEO
Revolution talks to the enigmatic Audemars Piguet CEO about the changing face of the watch industry and opening doors to new markets.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd September, 2016 - the advertising edition
Want to know something scary? 2016 is practically over. It’s 115 sleeps until Christmas. Which equals 17 more weeks or, most horrifyingly of all, a mere 85 business days. I don’t know about you, but I’m still recovering from #xmas15. There’s only one thing to do. Have a drink (and read about watches). What happened? … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd September, 2016 – the advertising edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing HYT Bespoke, a truly customised experience
Introducing the new HYT Bespoke service for those who are looking to make a HYT Timepiece truly personal and unique. The possibilities are limitless!
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Review: F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain
Review of F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain with hands-on analysis and live high resolution photographs.
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MY WATCH STORY: Dane’s Linde Werdelin Oktopus Tattoo
It’s not often you see a Linde Werdelin in Australia – many people haven’t even heard of the brand, never mind seen one – so when we came across a Melbourne-based collector with one, we were excited. When we spoke, Dane Stokes, who describes himself on his insta feed (@the_watch_vault) as a ‘watch collector and … ContinuedThe post MY WATCH STORY: Dane’s Linde Werdelin Oktopus Tattoo appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Inside the Omega Factory: Where Perfection is Produced
The quest to understand the perfect movement has led Deployant into the heart of the Omega factory where we discovered a symbiosis of man and machine.
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Review: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 Platinum
Review: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 Platinum Ref. 228206 with live photographs, hands on analysis, specifications and price.
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Review: Meditations on the Credor Fugaku Tourbillon
Review: Credor Fugaku Tourbillon. With much gnashing of teeth and rending of garments, we bring you the full hands-on review.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 26th August, 2016 - the shady edition
Birds are chirping, flowers are budding, and there’s a renewed sense of optimism in the air. Yes, springtime is almost here. Not sure about you, but this impending seasonal change calls for a celebration. So, charge your glasses with something that possesses refreshing citrus notes and find out what happened this week in watches. What … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 26th August, 2016 – the shady edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Blancpain Ladybird
Review of Blancpain Ladybird with hands-on analysis and live high resolution photographs.
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IN-DEPTH: Bronze beauty - the Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition
The story in a second From the bright and shiny press pics, to the patinated reality, the bronze Carl Brashear from Oris is one of the buzziest watches released this year. We had thought, towards late 2015, that the watch world had reached peak bronze. The uncommon material, pioneered by Panerai and Anonimo seemed to … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Bronze beauty – the Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre nails sports style with Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic
Based on the coverage of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s SIHH releases, it’d be fair to assume the brand put out nothing but dressy Reversos this year. Well, that’s not true. One of the more under-the-radar releases was a handsome update to the Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic. Physically and functionally, the new version is unchanged from the 2014 original. It’s still … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre nails sports style with Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Spot the Watch: Watches of the Silicon Valley
Spot the Watch goes to to Silicon Valley. We spy on the watches on the wrists of the tech geeks to tell the tale of Pebbles, Apples, JLCs and Seagulls.
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HOW TO: Buy a watch when you’re drunk
We’re pretty sure this doesn’t need to be said, but let’s say it anyway. Don’t buy a watch when you’re drunk. Nothing good can come from it. Seriously. Nothing. You’ll wake up hungover, surrounded with bottles of Dom/Chivas/Pabst (depending on budget and taste), considerably poorer and with a rare Enicar Sherpa Graph heading your way via … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Buy a watch when you’re drunk appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Sound Investments: The Genius of Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters 1.
Patek Philippe minute repeaters are representative of the Genevan watchmaker's prowess in micro-mechanical engineering and art, this is how it happened.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 19th August, 2016 - the 0.1% edition
This week we’re all about the finer things in life, and those who can afford them. So, crack open the ’61 Chateau Latour and allow your butler to read you this week’s edition of the Friday Wind Down. What happened? We posted our video review of the most complicated watch ever made – the Franck … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 19th August, 2016 – the 0.1% edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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MY WEEK WITH: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 “Rio 2016” Limited Edition
Look for a minute at your wedding ring. Do you like it? It’s hard to answer, right? And your answer, if you have one, is almost certainly less about whether you like the design or the material and a whole lot more about what it represents. It’s about the memories it holds. The person it … ContinuedThe post MY WEEK WITH: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 “Rio 2016” Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Christophe Claret X-TREM 1 Pinball
Review of Christophe Claret X-TREM 1 Pinball with hands-on analysis and live high resolution photographs.
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HANDS-ON: Blancpain, but not as we know it. The L-Evolution Tourbillon Carrousel
The watch you’re looking at isn’t a Richard Mille or Hublot creation. No folks, this is made by Blancpain. And who would have expected a brand best known for its famed Fifty Fathoms and dressy Villeret collections to come up with this delicate symphony of complication, housed in an avant-garde, industrial body? Precisely no one. But that’s … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blancpain, but not as we know it. The L-Evolution Tourbillon Carrousel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A Marque of Respect
As the Cartier Drive bolsters the maison’s style credentials even higher into the exosphere, Revolution charts the French brand’s long-standing relationship with men of style and substance.
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Can a Watch Collector take Hublot Seriously?
If there was any doubt whether Hublot was a serious watchmaker, the question was definitively answered in 2010. And the answer was, “Yes.”
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Review: Seiko PADI Automatic Diver SRPA21
In Depth review : Seiko PADI Automatic Diver SRPA21, aka "Turtle" with hands-on analysis, live photographs, comparisons and price.
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The Collector’s View: WatchTalk with Glenn Chiang
The Collector's View: WatchTalk with Glenn Chiang, a Melbourne based collector with an eclectic taste in watches. From JLC to Patek to Hublot and Lange.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 12th August, 2016 - The Olympic Edition, by Michael Klim
Important note: My hands are shaking so much it’s hard to type. Why? Michael Klim, the Australian Olympian who did this to the Americans in 2000 – it’s embedded below, too. Sorry Americans.) just saw me in the gym and offered to do a ‘light circuit’ with me. I accepted. And now, I can’t type. … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 12th August, 2016 – The Olympic Edition, by Michael Klim appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: AkriviA Tourbillon Hour Minute
Review of AkriviA Tourbillon Hour Minute with hands-on analysis, live high resolution photographs, and price.
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EVENT: TAG Heuer Sydney flagship store gets an on-brand makeover
The official opening last night of the newly redesigned TAG Heuer Sydney flagship drew quite a crowd – far beyond the usual cluster of beautiful people who attend this kind of shindig. Located at the intersection of Pitt Street and Market Street, this is the undisputed epicentre of the city’s retail district, which made it perfect … ContinuedThe post EVENT: TAG Heuer Sydney flagship store gets an on-brand makeover appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Vintage Ebay Watch Find: Longines Nonius Valjoux 72 Vernier Seconds Hand
World's first practical fractions of a second display on a watch was actually invented by Longines for the Helsinki Olympics and was only released in 1968.