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Friday Fun Watch: Seiko Presage 2017 – The Dressiest Watches under $600
The new Seiko Presage 2017 collection is an experience which approaches fine watchmaking (dial side, external finishing) without breaking the bank.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 12th May, 2017 – the e-commerce edition
One of the biggest trends in watches isn’t colour, shape or size, but rather something more prosaic and far more important – finding new ways to sell them. Twenty-two years after eBay was founded, the luxury sector is finally getting serious about selling watches online. So rather than slacking off and sipping exotic cocktails in … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 12th May, 2017 – the e-commerce edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: When less is more – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton
Following on from their somewhat controversial releases at SIHH, Girard-Perregaux has surprised us with not one but two new pieces to add to their already brimming Laureato collection. Originally launched back in 1975, the then cutting-edge, quartz-powered Laureato was designed by an Italian architect who, the story goes, drew his inspiration from the dome of … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: When less is more – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Brand Boutiques: Essential or Unnecessary Competition?
Are brand boutiques an essential element of growing a brand? Or are they direct competition to loyal retailers? Keith W. Strandberg asks two industry leads to weigh in with their views on the matter.
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01, now in a wrist-friendly 43mm
One of the watches I was most looking forward to seeing in the metal at Baselworld was the 43mm version of the distinctive Heuer 01. Now, I’m quite the fan of TAG Heuer’s skeletonised and modular take on their classic Carrera, but there’s no denying that at 45mm across, it takes certain amount of wrist … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01, now in a wrist-friendly 43mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Last year’s surprise Tudor hit just got bigger – the Heritage Black Bay 41
One of the standouts for Tudor last year was the small and simple Black Bay 36. For the first time Tudor’s key collection shed its dive watch origins in favour of a sleeker, more minimal look. It also lost a sizeable amount of bulk, trimming down to a svelte 36mm, making it ideal for women … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Last year’s surprise Tudor hit just got bigger – the Heritage Black Bay 41 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Phillips Watches Spring 2017 Hong Kong Auction Highlights
Phillips Watches announce their spring auction in Hong Kong with their usual round up of unbelievable lots along with 43 pieces from the personal collection of Laurent Picciotto.
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Review: Chopard L.U.C Lunar One
Full hands-on analytical review of the new Chopard L.U.C Lunar One with live high resolution photos from Baselworld 2017.
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Ep. #29 – Vintage Watches Under $65
Yeaaaay! Ep. 29 is here! This week Kaz talks about another eye-opening experience at work that's led him to reach a pretty big decision - he's going all-in on making Rivkah watches, his idea of 3D Printing a watch. And it's all thanks to the kindness and support of the, #Watchfam!
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VIDEO: The Big Bang, but not as you know it – Hublot’s Sang Bleu in King Gold
One of the keys to success for any watch brand is to have something instantly recognisable – a watch that can be spotted from the other side of a crowded room. Hublot’s Big Bang is one such design. With its large size and uncommon case shape the Big Bang stands out, and the Sang Bleu … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Big Bang, but not as you know it – Hublot’s Sang Bleu in King Gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Omega 1957 Limited Edition Trilogy
Full hands-on analytical review of the Omega 1957 Limited Edition Trilogy with historical perspectives, high resolution photographs, specs and price.
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Review: Rado Hyperchrome Captain Cook
Rado Hyperchrome Captain Cook Rado releases the HyperChrome Captain Cook collection at Baselworld 2017. A reinterpretation of a Rado watch collection from t
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LIST: 5 incredible skills mastered in Cartier’s Maison des Métiers d’Arts
Editor’s Note: Few brands can match the scope and scale of Cartier. The Parisian jewellery house offers everything from the popular and modern Juste un Clou collection through to some of the finest bespoke jewellery made. The same is true for their watch collections. Tanks and Ballon Bleus might be the order of the day, but … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 incredible skills mastered in Cartier’s Maison des Métiers d’Arts appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Cartier relaunches Panthère de Cartier with on-line exclusive
The recently relaunched Panthère de Cartier with on-line exclusive on Net-a-Porter a full month ahead of arrival at Cartier Boutiques.
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Vertex: The Second Coming
As we take a look at the watch world’s Dirty Dozen, we were delighted to discover one of the models is being re-issued thanks to a recently-surfaced family connection.
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The 500 hours test: Why Montblanc Watchmaking Tries Harder
The individual testing methods applied and the duration of the Montblanc 500 hours test period make this examination truly special in the watchmaking world.
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VIDEO: Smoke gets in your eyes – the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire
When we evaluate a watch, one of our key criteria is clarity. Things like: Is the watch legible? Can you read the time in an instant? But clarity isn’t everything. There’s something to be said for mystery, and for artful concealment. And that’s exactly what makes the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire so appealing. On … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Smoke gets in your eyes – the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Dearer By The Dozen
Twelve military watches designed to the same specifications, a collective name borrowed from one of the coolest war movies ever made – we can only be talking about The Dirty Dozen.
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Review: AkriviA AK-06
Full review of the AkriviA AK-06. Our analysis with hands-on commentary and live high resolution photographs.
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Christopher Ward Announces Their New C60 Trident 316L Limited Edition
Newly announced Christopher Ward C60 Trident 316L Limited Edition - an orange dial diver made from marine grade steel - check it out!
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INTRODUCING: This brand new Tudor Black Bay Bronze is a bolt from the blue
We did not see this one coming. At all. You’re looking at a Tudor Black Bay Bronze, freshly decked out in a particularly regal shade of blue. Before you get on the line to your local Tudor dealer, you should know there’s a ‘but’: this isn’t a regular production Tudor. It’s a special collaboration with … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: This brand new Tudor Black Bay Bronze is a bolt from the blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Fight Club: Ultimate Fighting Championship
It may be brutal, but the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has pushed the science of beating the bejaysus out of one another to previously undreamt-of levels.
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Review: 2017 Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Grande Date Full Open
The bold design of the new El Primero Grande Date Full Open can be credited to Biver and his well-known penchant for skeleton style watches
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In Conversation with Tattoo Artist Christian Nguyen, Inkvaders
To create a watch on the cutting edge of culture, Cvstos reached out to partner with one of the leading tattoo artists in the world, Christian Nguyen from Inkvaders.
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Orient Star GMT WZ0071DJ Review
Review for the Orient Star GMT WZ0071DJ - an affordable JDM GMT with a mesmerizing dial and incredible details - a must read!
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Jose Pereztroika’s Incredible Sea-Dweller & Panerai Timelines
Jose Pereztroika announces the sale of large prints of his newly published Panerai timeline and soon to go on sale is his Rolex Sea-Dweller timeline.
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Review: Breguet Marine Équation Marchante 5887
Full hands-on analytical review of the Breguet Marine Équation Marchante 5887 with live high resolution photos from Baselworld 2017.
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VIDEO: 3 outstanding Breguet watches from Basel 2017, including the incredible Marine Équation Marchante
Breguet may not have had the largest collection on display at Basel, but they certainly had one of the most complex. As well as some handsome new additions to the Classique family, Breguet released an epic new grand complication – the Marine Équation Marchante 5887, a completely new watch boasting a perpetual calendar, tourbillon power … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 3 outstanding Breguet watches from Basel 2017, including the incredible Marine Équation Marchante appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ep. #28 – Rivkah Watches & Non-Homage Alternatives To Pricey Watches
Kaz decides he wants to start making watches (like, seriously, making them himself - case, hands, dials - everything except the movement and the crystal) - but he wants your input, #watchfam! Is this something you guys want to be a part of? Would the seeing and influencing every step of the process be something that you guys would be into? Let us know!
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VIDEO: 4 winning Rados to look out for in 2017
When you walk into the Rado booth at Basel you can be pretty confident that you’ll see ceramic – and lots of it. This year the brand did not disappoint, offering up their trademark hi-tech watches in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. There’s the new Ceramica – Rado’s distinctive rectangular design – which has … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 winning Rados to look out for in 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.