Results for The Swatch Group

Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Minute Repeater Supersonnerie

AP drops its most wearable and desirable Supersonnerie to date.

Highlights: Phillips ‘Double Signed’ Geneva Auction Part I

Phillips’ thematic auction this season is titled Double Signed: A Celebration of the Finest Partnerships Between Manufacturers and Retailers, with a catalogue composed of watches with retailer signatures mostly on the dial, but occasionally on the case back. Though a retailer signature in itself does not make a great watch, many watches in the sale are already superb watches, but made even more special by the retailer’s mark, like the Rolex GMT-Master ref. 6542 below. More broadly, Double Signed is more historically evocative than most other thematic auctions, because many of the retailers cited within represent a particular time and place that is long gone, even if the retailer remains in business. Examples include Serpico y Laino of Caracas, which no doubt prospered during Venezuela’s good times that are now long forgotten, or Le Palais Royal of Havana that was the island’s premiere retailer before the Communist revolution. Here’s part one of the roundup of highlights from the sale. (And part II is here.) Lot 11 – Vacheron Constantin tourbillon pocket watch ref. 92244 “Asprey” One of the most proper examples of haute horlogerie in the sale is this Vacheron Constantin pocket watch that contains an observatory-certified tourbillon movement from the 1940s, though the watch was only finished and sold in 1992. It’s believed that in the 1990s, Vacheron Constantin discovered a small number of tourbillon movements that had been tested and certified as chronomet...

The Value Proposition: The Farer World Timer Automatic 'Roché'

Old-world charm from a new-world perspective.

Bring a Loupe: The Curious Case Of The Amagnetic Patek Philippe 2509 Coming Up For Sale At Christie’s

An attractive Ref. 2509 gets a closer look.

Introducing: The Panerai Submersible Verde Militare 42mm (With Live Pics)

An ecommerce exclusive with a new green dial.

Sunday Rewind: Uncovering The Mystery Of The Patek Philippe Reference 3448 'Senza Luna'

Rarer and more mysterious than a moonless night's sky.

Review: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon

A watch for daily wear, now with a tourbillon.

Project Planning with the Patek Philippe Ref. 5212A-001 Calatrava Weekly Calendar

Patek Philippe unveils a unique new Calatrava Weekly Calendar for those who have their upcoming year clearly in view.

Introducing: The 1969 Quartz Astron 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

An homage to a game-changing watch, from horology's most pivotal year.

Introducing: The Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 68 Saturation x Andy Mann Limited Edition

An ocean explorer sinks his teeth into dive watch design.

Found: Three Of The Best Lange 1s Ever Made Are Up For Sale, And Not At One Of The Big Four Auction Houses

Closed caseback, honey gold, stainless steel. Need I say more?

Hot Chocolate - The Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Chocolate

Best of British –  4 celebs who rock Bremont watches

Whether watch enthusiasts want to admit it or not, there is definitely a curiosity when it comes to celebrity watch spotting. It’s a guilty pleasure for most of us, and I have no shame admitting that I will regularly spend hours going down the virtual rabbit hole on Instagram, scoping what iced-out timepiece Mark Wahlberg has … ContinuedThe post Best of British –  4 celebs who rock Bremont watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Sunday Rewind: Sailing The 'Clipper Route' With The Help Of A Rolex Oyster Perpetual

A daring analog pursuit aided by a lovely old-world sports watch.

The Grey NATO: Episode 92: TGN Film Club 3

Jamaica, Jeeps, and ten more movies to add to your must-watch list.

Hands-On: The Patek Philippe Henry Graves Jr. Minute Repeater

An historic watch with an extremely personal connection.

Introducing: The Oris Movember Edition 2019

A watch with vintage style that makes a positive impact.

Auctions: Three Things To Consider At The Upcoming Geneva Sales

It might be time for some new records. Or maybe not. Who really knows?

Introducing: The Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Pont des Amoureux

Now you can make your watch kiss on-demand!

Hands-On: The Mirco Type 02

Japan's break-out microbrand gives us something big.

Introducing: The Tissot Gentleman With Powermatic Movement

A steal in steel.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 61: Hollywood Watches With Agent Dave Park And The Fall's Hottest New Releases

Sitcoms, sport watches, and a whole lot more.

Sunday Rewind: The Grand Seiko SBGA211 'Snowflake' Is Cool As Ice

Get ahead of winter with a Snowflake straight from Japan.

Introducing: The Longines Heritage Classic 'Sector'

Longines continues their heritage winning streak with a deft nod to enthusiast demands.

Just Because: Talking Watches Alum Howie Kendrick Hits An Extra Inning Grand Slam To Win The NLDS For The Washington Nationals

And today we're talking long balls.