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The Vintage Speedmaster Motherload at Phillips Hong Kong
Revolution rounds up key Omega Speedmasters to keep an eye on among Phillips Watches’ motherload of Speedmasters at their Hong Kong May 29, 2018 auction.
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IN-DEPTH: the Drive de Cartier Extra Flat in steel - driving the value proposition
The story in a second: A lot of value for not a lot of case. Though “perceived value” has become the new marketing-speak of the last couple of years in the watch industry, there still aren’t that many brands in the luxury watch industry that have taken any real significant strides. Sure, we’ve seen prices … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: the Drive de Cartier Extra Flat in steel - driving the value proposition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EDITOR’S PICK: We ask the experts how to build a potentially valuable watch collection
Editor’s note: Nigh on a year ago, Sandra delved into the mercurial, and occasionally murky, world of investing in vintage watches. But rather than start at the already stratospheric Rolex/Patek et al. price point, she decided to focus on something a little more achievable. And while prices on some of the below suggestions have likely already … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: We ask the experts how to build a potentially valuable watch collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Seiko Credor Eichi II in Rose Gold
In conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the Credor Spring Drive Eichi, Japanese powerhouse Seiko have introduced a new version of the landmark timepiece to the pantheon of high horology. Here, we bring you the details and our thoughts on the Credor Eichi II, now in rose gold.
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EVENT: Panerai celebrate first Australian boutique with mind-blowing nightlong event
Last week, Panerai lifted the bar for local watch events with a boutique launch that started at its Collins Street CBD location, transferred to the palatial family home of Australia’s most famous chef, Shannon Bennett and concluded with a personal chauffeur home for each guest. The evening’s entertainment, in addition to the display of Panerai’s … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Panerai celebrate first Australian boutique with mind-blowing nightlong event appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Throwback Sunday: Six Dressy Watches for the Tropics, from Our Archives
In this week's Throwback Sunday, we take a look at dressy watches that are suitable for the tropics. Find out what are some of the watches that we have chosen in this week's article!
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Sartorial Musings: Commentary on the gentlemen’s dress at the Harry and Meghan Royal Wedding
Sartorial Musings: Commentary on the gentlemen's dress at the Harry and Meghan Royal Wedding. We examine the attire of Prince Harry, Prince Charles, David Beckham and George Clooney.
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Reviving Zenith’s sports range with the Defy Classic
Zenith relaunched the Defy collection at Baselworld 2017 with a futuristic high-beat chronograph the Defy El Primero 21, capable of measuring up to 1/100 th of a second. While its design was ‘new’ to the brand, many collectors familiar with the single star brand bemoaned a dilution of brand design, given the Defy’s sha
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OPINION: Sky-high Rolex prices are the best thing to happen to vintage and modern Omega since Bond
Last weekend we saw Geneva play host to a handful of watch auctions, with the likes of Christie’s, Phillips, and Sotheby’s descending on the city and dropping some hammers. As the dust settled, it yet again became clear that vintage Rolex reigns supreme, with the Daytona Ultimatum sale at Phillips selling all 32 of its lots, … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Sky-high Rolex prices are the best thing to happen to vintage and modern Omega since Bond appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 10, May 2018 - the London Edition
I backed up Baselworld, with a solid stint in London, where - let me tell you - I did some serious watch spotting. So much spotting in fact, we had to split it out. Here we go! Kicking things off, in true British fashion, a London boutique-only edition Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. This is one of only 26, and … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 10, May 2018 – the London Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Collinsville Watch Co. Nautilus Review: The Chicken Sandwich Watch
Collinsville Watch Co. has been a friend of the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast ever since the early days. Even back then Mike and I recognized the type of good work that Frank (the owner and operator of CW) was doing - making quality watches with great specs and design motifs that were significant and special.
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Review: Frederique Constant Hybrid Manufacture: Is your watch smarter than you?
Frederique Constant makes a step further into a possible future of watchmaking combining a traditional automatic movement with a smartwatch module offering the best from both worlds - Frederique Constant Hybrid Manufacture
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Swatch Sistem51 Review: Should You Keep The Receipt?
The first time that I was introduced to a Swatch Sistem51 was in a marketing email from Hodinkee announcing their collaboration with Swatch. The Swatch Sistem51 cost $150, which piqued my interest immediately. It was only a fraction of the cost of anything else that Hodinkee offered (besides a magazine).
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New Release: Bvlgari Octo Tourbillon Sapphire for Supercar Owners Circle
Excellence, passion, performance and prestige: These are the core values that shared between the likely partners: Supercar Owners Circle - the world's most exclusive network of car collectors and Bvlgari, the Rome-based maison that is home to luxury products.
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In the Wild: The Black Bay Chronograph in South Tyrol
Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley goes exploring South Tyrol on two wheels with a Tudor Heritage Black Bay Chronograph to keep track of it all.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. 80 - Giveaways, Watch Marketing, and the Most Legendary Wrist Check Ever
Join the guys for one of the most significant moments in TBWS history. Kaz finally bit the bullet and snagged a clean, crispy Slava medical! He gives us an account of what it was like purchasing the watch and how it feels now that the hunt is finally over. Meanwhile, Mike is still enjoying one of his quartz favorites and the snobs discuss one of the finer things in life... high-end sweatpants, of course.
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Cellini Flagship Store Re-Opens in NYC
Revolution USA’s editor Keith W. Strandberg sat down with Leon Adams, Founder and President of Cellini Jewelers.
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EMG Watches Review: The Horizon Chronograph
During that whole process a question was rolling around in my brain: "Do I like this watch?" The choice lingered and swayed as I quietly drove myself insane over the course of a few months.
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Elvis Watch Becomes Most Expensive Omega Ever Sold At Auction - USD1.5mil
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tonight, at the first session of Phillips Watches' Geneva Auction Week: Seven, the Tiffany stamped 18K white gold Omega wristwatch that was presented to Elvis Presley on the occasion of his...
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A new kid on the block - the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage II B01 Chronograph 44
Hands-on, in-depth review of the 44mm steel Breitling Superocean Heritage II B01 Chronograph with live images and video from Baselworld2018
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Seals Watches Review: The Model C Field Watch
But due diligence is always appropriate and I check out the brand's Instagram page to see what the watch looks like. After about 2 minutes of having my nose buried in my phone I slowly crane my head up towards Mike and say "Dude, we need to see this watch."
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VIDEO: We meet the people responsible for Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most complicated watches
Earlier this week we showed you a behind-the-scenes peek at how Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Polaris is put together. Well, we kick it up a notch and have a look at some of the brand’s most complicated - and most beautiful - pieces, find out a little bit about how they’re made, and meet the talented artisans who make them. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: We meet the people responsible for Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most complicated watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Enter the dragon: The Citizen AQ 4020-54Y. Best quartz watch in the world?
We review a remarkable watch often missed by the connoisseur because it is quartz, and comes from a company not known for high end watches. But in our exploration of The Citizen AQ 4020 - 54Y, we discover the charms of this ultra high precision quartz watch, and give it our thumbs up.
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Introducing the URWERK UR-105 Bronze Guardian Lions Engraved by Johnny ‘King Nerd’ Dowell
The series continues with the UR-105 Bronze Guardian Lions with the engraved artwork of our in-house master engraver, Johnny “King Nerd” Dowell.
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Ever wanted to know how Zenith watches are made? Here’s your chance.
A first for the watch industry: Zenith will be officially opening its manufacture doors to the public, with a tour that encompasses the spirit of Swiss watchmaking.
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HANDS-ON: The Rado HyperChrome Bronze - ceramic meets the bronze age
Rado is synonymous with a pioneering use of high-tech ceramic in watches. Attractively sleek, the material is lightweight, hypoallergenic, and virtually scratchproof, making it perfectly suited to watchmaking. However, not so much for those of us who like our watches with a peppering of patina, and enjoy a little wabi-sabi action every now and again. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rado HyperChrome Bronze – ceramic meets the bronze age appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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News Release: Zenith enters the online shopping arena with Farfetch.com
The new partnership between Zenith and Farfetch.com will offer existing lovers of watches, jewellery and fashion an unparalleled selection straight from leading brands to customers worldwide no matter where in the world you are.
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Spot the Watch: Bill Gates and a $50 quartz diver watch
If you have a cool net worth of USD 90.5 billion, what would your ideal wrist watch be? Which watch did we spot on Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and one of the world's richest man?
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HANDS-ON: The record-shattering Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic
The tit-for-tat battle between Piaget and Bulgari for title of “Master of the Ultrathin” rages on, and it would seem Bulgari has struck another blow at Baselworld in 2018 with the new Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic. The new piece dethrones Piaget’s latest self-winder, the Altiplano Ultimate Automatic 910P that launched ahead of SIHH 2018 as … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The record-shattering Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. 79 - Watch Lust 2018
This week the guys take some time to candidly share the watches they're actually considering as purchases for 2018. The wrist check is also a fun one, as both of the snobs share some old time favorites and a very particular watch that hasn't been on the show for some time. Also, a microbrand offering a 7750 chronograph for under €1,000? Yeah, you bet your ass that made it's way into the discussion.