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A Week On The Wrist: The Girard-Perregaux 1966 WW.TC
A simple, straightforward, and refreshing spin on Girard-Perregaux’s jet-setting WW.TC.
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A Week On The Wrist: Ten Of The Biggest, Baddest HODINKEE Reviews Ever
A trove of stories for your Thanksgiving binge-reading (and watching) pleasure.
Hodinkee
A Week On The Wrist: Apple Watch Series 4
The future of the Apple Watch is coming into focus – and I like what I'm starting to see.
Hodinkee
A Week On The Wrist: The Grand Seiko SBGK005
A quirky watch that oozes both style and substance.
Hodinkee
A Week On The Wrist: The IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Spitfire
The next generation of the Spitfire brings ample style, personality, and charm to IWC's pilot offering.
Hodinkee
A Week On The Wrist: The Apple Watch Series 5 Edition In Titanium
A new metal and a new display make for a surprisingly revolutionary Apple Watch.
Hodinkee
A Week On The Wrist: The Rolex Daytona Ref. 116500LN
Is there a great watch under all the hype, or is the Daytona all sizzle and no steak?
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A Week On The Wrist: The Breitling AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-edition
A splendidly executed pilot's watch from the '50s is once again ready to kick the tires and light the fires.
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A Week On The Wrist: The New 38mm Zenith Chronomaster Original
It's a marathon, not a sprint, and Zenith just won.
SJX Watches
Omega Introduces the Hand-Wind Speedmaster ’57
A modern take on Omega’s first-ever Speedmaster from 1957, the aptly named Speedmaster ’57 has just been facelifted and upgraded. What was originally a two-counter, automatic chronograph is now a two-counter, manual-wind chronograph. Its aesthetics have been refined, including with a smaller case, coloured dials, and a better bracelet, while the insides have been upgrade with a METAS-certified movement. Initial thoughts While the new Speedmaster ’57 might seem identical to its predecessor that was introduced almost a decade ago, it is entirely different. The latest release retains the same retro style with its “Broad Arrow” hands, straight lugs, and flat-link bracelet, but everything else has been redesigned. Continuing Omega’s stylistic direction for 2022, the new Speedmaster ’57 is offered in bright, metallic-finish dials, including a fashionable olive green. It also encapsulates consumers’ preference for a smaller and thinner case, as well as a quick-adjustment clasp, which will certainly improve wearability. But the biggest surprise comes courtesy of the movement. While the cal. 9300 in the earlier model was automatic, the cal. 9906 in the new model is hand-wind, which results in a slightly thinner case that’s 12.99 mm. With its evocation of vintage chronographs, the hand-wind movement leaves the date feeling somewhat out of place, since it’s a complication traditionally associated with practicality instead of good, old-fashioned aesthetics. At U...
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Point/Counterpoint: Display Casebacks Should Only Be Used When There's Something To Display
Jack Forster will try to tell you otherwise and – well – he's just plain wrong.
Time+Tide
HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds stands out in the sea of green
Jaeger-LeCoultre are seemingly incapable of producing a watch that doesn’t melt the hearts and wallets of watch enthusiasts worldwide, as they have proven again with the Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in a glowing green. The watch comes in three dial colours with matching straps including deep blue and luscious burgundy, but this green machine … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds stands out in the sea of green appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
The Story of Jacob Arabo
Back in the day when established brands reigned supreme, a young watch and jewelry entrepreneur captured a niche market and made it his own. Meet Jacob Arabo, founder of Jacob & Co.
Revolution
Auction: The Last Oris Carysfort Reef Limited Edition Yellow Gold Aquis
Oris and like-minded ocean conservationists come together for a gala and to auction off a limited edition Aquis with the lowest edition number.
Revolution
Light It Up with the New Louis Vuitton Tambour Spin Time Air Quantum
Wei Koh and Editor-at-large for Revolution & The Rake, Eléanor Picciotto tell us why the new Louis Vuitton Tambour Spin Time Air Quantum is the perfect watch for hitting the dance floor with and drinking luminous bottles of Dom Pérignon at the club.
Revolution
No Corners Cut: The 25-Part Bezel of the G-SHOCK MRG-B5000
G-SHOCK takes on its next chapter with the highest expression of its most iconic watch, formed out of three extreme novel metal alloys and a bezel made of 25 individual parts.
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Watch Of The Week: I Have To Admit, I Love Nixon’s Tribute To The Grateful Dead
Most rock-band watches are hopelessly lame. But I've got a soft spot for this one.
Time+Tide
Four tips to avoid getting scammed when selling a watch online
As technology has evolved, online marketplaces have fundamentally changed the game when it comes to collecting. Rare objects that once required months or even years of searching through local stores to find are now just a google search away, most likely with a hefty price tag attached. Unfortunately, scammers have done well to evolve along with … ContinuedThe post Four tips to avoid getting scammed when selling a watch online appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: The Patek Philippe Ref. 3940J - A Classical Beauty Revisited
The histories of Patek Philippe and the perpetual calendar wristwatch are richly intertwined. Not only was the prestigious Genevan watch manufacturer the first to create the perpetual calendar wristwatch, it has since gone on to produce specimens that served and continue to serve as the industry standard. The prototypical Patek Philippe perpetual calendar wristwatch isRead More
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Hands-On: Louis Vuitton Tambour Spin Time Air Quantum
A surprising combination of mechanics and electronics, the Louis Vuitton Tambour Spin Time Air Quantum is the latest watch to emerge from La Fabrique du Temps, the manufacture acquired by luxury giant in 2011. The Quantum is a new take on the brand’s signature complication – a hidden LED ring lights up the 12 cubes of the jumping hours. Initial thoughts The Spin Time is an original and distinctive concept that doesn’t get recognition it should, largely due to the fact that Louis Vuitton is all about fashion and leather goods. And the complication took more than a decade to mature into what it is. The Spin Time was launched in 2009 as a regatta countdown, which wasn’t especially interesting (while also being expensive at the time). It was only with the Spin Time Air that the complication became truly noteworthy, but the length of time required to get there meant some momentum was lost. I like the complication, though it is also hindered by the modest base movement (more on that below). Basically a Spin Time Air with a dose of levity, the Quantum doesn’t take itself too seriously, but preserves all the mechanics of the Spin Time complication. It’s a smart take on the light-up mechanical watch, the first one that manages a long-lasting bright light. Though the aesthetic is largely two colours, it is a loud design, especially with the oversized “LV” on the dial. But that is exactly the point, and I do like the over the top nature of many of Louis Vuitton’s ...
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Auction Watch: Zenith Chronomaster Revival “Poker Chip” on Loupe This [Updated with Result]
A limited edition launched at the end of 2021, the Zenith Chronometer Revival “Poker Chip” was the result of a collaboration between our founder and the watchmakers in Le Locle. One of them just popped up for sale at online auctioneer Loupe This – the first example to go under the hammer. The 200 pieces sold out at launch, making this a perfect opportunity for anyone who missed out last year. If the funky dial appears familiar, that’s because the Poker Chip reimagines the G383, one of the standout designs from the first references of the El Primero. While the G383 had a lavish, gold-on-black palette, the Poker Chip is entirely contemporary. Its dial is generously “lumed” – even the strap glows in the dark – bringing it to life at night, with the aesthetic alluding to the disco era of 1960s and 1970s when the G383 was born. [Update March 17, 2022: The Poker Chip sold for US$16,500 including fees on Loupe This.] The case is a micro-blasted titanium coated in DLC, which complements the military-esque dial. Notably the Poker Chip was the first – and remains the only – classic, 38 mm El Primero with a titanium case. Continuing the blend of new and old, the movement is the original El Primero 400 that’s almost identical to the 1969 original. As it is being phased out, this movement was chosen instead of the latest-generation El Primero 3600 (which has a lightning seconds), making the Poker Chip one of the last watches with the landmark calibre. Accompani...
Time+Tide
Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #4 WATCHing Movies
Welcome to the Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword! For those joining us for the first time, each week we post a new crossword for you to solve with clues that revolve around a particular watch-focused theme. Knowing that most of you come to the site each day on your mobile phones, we settled on having 10 … ContinuedThe post Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #4 WATCHing Movies appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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OMEGA Days 2022: the new Speedmasters
Our rundown and summary of the new Speedmasters from this year's Omega Days Featuring the new Speedmaster 57 and Moonwatch in Moonshine gold.
Quill & Pad
Penfolds Bin 60A 1962: Australia’s Greatest Wine Ever (Or Certainly A Serious Contender) - Reprise
Best Australian wine of all time? There are a few options, but for Ken Gargett there's a clear winner: Penfolds Bin 60A 1962, a wine that was never commercially released. And whether the Bin 60A 1962 is indeed the GOAT of Australian wine hardly matters. He does suggest, though, that if the opportunity to try it ever comes up, cross oceans to do so. You’ll never regret it.
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New: Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Chronograph World Athletics Championship 2022
Seiko released new products this week, primarily focusing on the Prospex and Presage line. This new Prospex Speedtimer Chronograph is our top pick.
Revolution
Why Santa Laura Loves Jacob & Co.’s Watchmaking
Renowned watch collector, and friend of Revolution, @SantaLaura - who is well respected by #WatchFam for having a collection that speaks firstly to his person rather than trends - sits down with Wei Koh to show us three phenomenal @Jacob & Co. timepieces in his collection and shares with us why he loves the brand and the people behind the brand.
Time+Tide
Why the revamp of the Omega Speedmaster ’57 collection is an evolution in all the right ways
I’ve always had a crush on the dual register Omega Speedmaster ’57 collection. The design felt modern and sleek while I also appreciated the date complication that was added. Furthermore, Omega still managed to fit a 12-hour counter on the watch. It truly was a match made in heaven until I got to the specifications. … ContinuedThe post Why the revamp of the Omega Speedmaster ’57 collection is an evolution in all the right ways appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Up Close: Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5057G “Cortina Watch 50th Anniversary”
Conceived for the jubilee of Singapore-based retailer Cortina Watch, the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5057G-010 is a throwback to the nineties in both size and size, but given a contemporary flavour with a dial in smoked grey. In fact, it is a remake of the original model, the ref. 5057R that was in rose gold. Interestingly, the reference was specifically created for Cortina’s 25th anniversary in 1997, giving the ref. 5057 the distinction of being a reference unique to a retailer. Initial thoughts Though it’s small by modern standards – it’s a bit over 36 mm in diameter – the ref. 5057G instantly stands out with its nineties style. The triple-row hobnail bezel and straight lugs instantly evoke Patek Philippe’s aesthetic of that decade. They set the ref. 5057G apart from the brand’s current offerings that have a more modern style. I like Patek Philippe’s style of that era, so I like the ref. 5057G. With the wide hobnail bezel, it’s a bit fancier than it should be, but that’s the appeal. And the bezel is the very feature that gives the watch presence. It catches the light well and is essentially “bling” for an otherwise conservative design. At the same time, the ref. 5057G is more attractive than the original model in rose gold, which lacked contrast due to its white-on-rose gold palette. By today’s standards the original is old fashioned. The ref. 5057R of 1997 that was created for Cortina’s 25th anniversary and also a limited edition of 100 wat...
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Buying, Selling, & Collecting: How Seeing Your Dream Watch In Person Can Change Everything
Let's put the internet aside for once, and do things the old-fashioned way.
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Introducing: The Ming 22.01 GMT, Just In Time For Getting Back Up In The Air
Travel's back, and the latest Ming GMT wants to be your favorite frequent flyer.