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Breaking News: De Bethune now with new owners
De Bethune announced selling a majority stake to a consortium led by Pierre Jacques, former CEO of the brand, and private equity investor Giovanni Perin.
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HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 - a new movement in the house
Raymond Weil, one of the few independent, family-owned operations in the Swiss watch industry, marked their 40th birthday this year. And while I’m sure there was cake, and perhaps even champagne, the best part of the celebrations has to be the Calibre RW1212. This automatic movement, with distinctive open-heart escapement, is unique to Raymond Weil, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 – a new movement in the house appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ep. #53 - Pre-Wind Up NYC 2017 & Paul Newman’s Paul Newman Daytona
Mike and Kaz get ready for Wind Up NYC 2017 by talking about the brands they're most excited to see. Also, don't kill gators - Kaz's wisdom has spoken. Mike is also taking steps in the right direction to combat his photo of black watches - he decides to pull an old surprise favorite from the watch box. Also, what's your opinion, #watchfam - 60-click bezels or 120-click?
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VIDEO: Red alert - could you wear Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire?
There’s something about the colour red. In nature it symbolises danger, in human culture it’s got a more complex set of meanings: typically passion, strength, desire – emotion writ large. Which is why this glistening red sapphire confection is the logical extension of Hublot’s journey into sapphire. Not only does the vivid case amplify all … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Red alert – could you wear Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 11 classic ’80s watches, just in time for Stranger Things
The ’80s were Nerd City, peppered with popped polo shirts and pie-crust collars, Slime, The Breakfast Club, pommes noisettes, Pop Rocks candy and brine shrimp pets masquerading as Sea-Monkey kits. All items the young cast of the addictive, nostalgia trip that is Stranger Things no doubt had to get across when their director asked them … ContinuedThe post LIST: 11 classic ’80s watches, just in time for Stranger Things appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Povey’s Picks - the Phillips ‘Winning Icons’ Sale
Ross Povey picks out his favourite lots from Phillips Watches sale entitled ‘Winning Icons – Legendary Watches of the 20th Century’ sale catalogue, to be held on October 26th, 2017.
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Review: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Master Chronometer
Hands-on and detailed review of the Omega Aqua Terra Master Chronometer with live images: powerful specification, in-house calibre and beautiful appearance.
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IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G;
The story in a second: Two-tone is back, baby! Steel and gold watches have been around for years. Hitting peak popularity around 30 years ago, they were the epitome of ’80s style, but, then again, so were pastel polos with double popped collars. However, while the mix of these two metals has been used by … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Breitling Super Avenger 01 Boutique Edition
Press Release: Breitling reveals the first watch in the reign of Mr George Kern - the Breitling Super Avenger 01 Boutique Edition with COSC certified B01.
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Bell & Ross’ New BR V2-94 “Bellytanker”
Named for a prime example of lateral thinking, Bell & Ross’ new BR V2-94 “Bellytanker” chronograph honours the emergency drop tanks of 1940s/1950s aircraft – and the jury-rigged race cars that recycled them!
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New Release: Greubel Forsey QP à Équation Millesimé Edition with price
Greubel Forsey makes a new interpretation of their Quantième Pérpétuel à Équation with the new QP à Équation Millesimé Edition.
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HOW TO: Wear two-tone (and not look like Gordon Gekko)
Now, if you’ve watched my review of the Tudor S&G; you’ll know that I’m #team2tone all the way, but the thing is, I don’t *really* know how to wear it. I mean, I think I’d be OK in more formal settings - just pair it with a suit and away you go, but in every … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Wear two-tone (and not look like Gordon Gekko) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watching the Detectives
In June 2017, Hatton Garden watch dealer Nadeem Malick was sentenced to 18 months in jail for selling £1.2 million-worth of watches stolen during smash-and-grabs, burglaries, robberies and frauds to two specialist pre-owned watch dealers. With luxury watches at increasing risk from theft, and the business of selling stolen watches on the rise, Revolution asked two detectives from New Scotland Yard’s Flying Squad for their advice on protecting your timepieces.
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LIST: 9 hot vintage Heuers from the upcoming Phillips Crosthwaite & Gavin auction
Earlier this year I found myself in London sitting in the office of Paul David Maudsley, in the Phillips Office at Berkeley Square, discussing the finer things in life. Now, when you pop in for tea with the international specialist of the London Watches department at Phillips auction house your expectations in regards to what’s … ContinuedThe post LIST: 9 hot vintage Heuers from the upcoming Phillips Crosthwaite & Gavin auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Alain Prost - Formula One’s ‘Professor’
The life and times of Formula One’s ‘Professor’, Alain Prost.
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VIDEO: All that glitters - the Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G;
Around this time of the year I’m prone to a bit of the old ‘best watch’ game – running through my favourite releases in a particular brand or category. And typically it’s a pretty clear-cut decision for me. Not so with Tudor’s 2017 collection. I’ve found myself going back and forth over two watches pretty … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: All that glitters – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Blue Monday - the Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire
Hublot’s sapphire journey began with their ultra high-end MP-05 LaFerrari, a horological engine in the truest sense of the word, with 50 days of power reserve thanks to 11 coupled barrels. It made perfect sense for Hublot to show this beast of a movement off to its fullest capacity with a full sapphire case. But … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blue Monday – the Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Remembering Mr. Roger Dubuis (27 May 1938 - 14 October 2017)
Revolution remembers Mr. Roger Dubuis with a story he told us about how his passion for watchmaking was ignited, at the tender age of 14.
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @gazman70k
In this extra long edition of Who to Follow, Andy speaks to the exceptionally well-dressed Gary about life, work, finding the right watch, and how to dress your best. NAME: Gary Tok OCCUPATION: Travelling salesman and part-time author HANDLE: @gazman70k FOLLOWERS: 5.1k LOCATION: Hong … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @gazman70k appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Invite: Longines celebrates 185 years with an Exhibition in Singapore
Longines celebrates its 185th anniversary in Singapore with an exhibition that retraces the 185 years history of the brand from 1832..
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New Release: Grand Seiko SBGJ227 Hi-beat 36000 GMT
Seiko releases a new Hi-Beat GMT with a dial inspired by the peacock. The new Grand Seiko SBGJ227 has a green patterned dial and the 9S86 movement.
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Introducing the Piaget Altiplano 60th Anniversary Pocket Watch
Piaget introduce a pocket watch version of the Altiplano to add to the 60th Anniversary collection.
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LIST: 3 winning strap suggestions for the Melbourne Cup Carnival
The Melbourne Cup Carnival holds many traditions, particularly around dress code. We caught up with Melbourne tailor Carl Navè to discuss a couple of key looks for this year’s Spring Racing festival, and to discuss one very important accessory: watch straps. Yes, it’s time to accessorise your accessory (think about it)! My number one tip, first and … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 winning strap suggestions for the Melbourne Cup Carnival appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hot Shots: F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland & Holland
When a master watchmaker and one of the world’s greatest gun-makers meet, the result is a timepiece of passion and beauty: F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland & Holland.
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INTRODUCING: The Chopard L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru
The latest addition to the L.U.C Heritage collection pays tribute to not only the Chopard of the past but also to the present. To understand how, I’ll have to take you through a crash course in Chopard history (don’t worry, I’ll make it quick). Chopard were founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, who specialised initially in … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Chopard L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200
Review and hands-on of the legendary Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200. An unusual looking diver with titanium case and strap and beautiful blue ceramic bezel.
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Hublot’s New Leaf: Classic Fusion 45mm Fuente 20th Anniversary Special Edition
Combining the best of quality Swiss watchmaking and Dominican Republic cigar production, Hublot and Arturo Fuente present the Classic Fusion 45mm Fuente 20th Anniversary Special Edition models.
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VIDEO: Just how thin is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic?
It’s not too hard to appreciate how thin 5.15mm is in abstract terms – it’s a shade thicker than two 20 cent pieces, FYI – and pictures of the Octo Finissimo Automatic get you a little further along the path to understanding. But short of actually having the watch in your hand or on your … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Just how thin is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release with Hands-On: MB&F; LM Split Escapement
Introducing the new MB&F; LM Split Escapement (LM SE) with live photographs and hands on commentary and analysis of this release.
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Introducing the MB&F; Legacy Machine ‘Split Escapement’
MB&F; introduce the fifth chapter of the Legacy Machine with the Legacy Machine ‘Split Escapement’, featuring a 11.78mm escapement shaft.