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The Longines Conquest V.H.P is a quartz watch with an exceptiona movement. It is a revival of an underappreciated chapter in the maison's 146 years history. In this article, we bring you an in-depth coverage of the new V.H.P.
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Looks can be deceiving. The Longines Conquest V.H.P. looks the part of a sporty and versatile watch, but inside lies an movement capable of exceptional accuracy. This is our first impressions on the piece.
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Grand Seiko’s Snowflake (the more evocative name for the SBGA211 née SBGA011) is undoubtedly one of the most popular watches in their line-up, and understandably so. With its titanium case, seductive Spring Drive movement and one of the best-loved dials in the business, it’s remained unchanged (reference number and dial naming convention) since 2010 (see … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Golden Snowflake – Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive SBGA259 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This is such a great watch. Honestly. I can’t think of many (if any) Swiss-made watches that offer such a punchy package for this sort of price. Not only do you get the impressive Powermatic 80 movement (more than three days of power reserve rocks) in a good-looking, well-made 300m diver, you get nice little … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Is the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 the best-value diver of 2018? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Cornerstone German brand Junghans has announced their new Meither MEGA, which is powered by their equally new and super fascinating J101.65, a new in-house radio-controlled movement. There's two really cool components to discuss with this bit of news here: the Meister MEGA watch and the J101.65 movement.
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Hands-on, detailed analysis of the H. Moser Swiss Alp Minute Repeater Tourbillon - amazing dial, rectangular repeater movement which sounds fabulous.
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Skeletonised watches - where the solid dial, and in some cases the entire movement, has been pared down and stripped away to leave the bare bones of the architecture - can be something of an acquired taste. And, as with all watches, the look can vary greatly, from ultra traditional to modern, depending on the execution. … ContinuedThe post LIST: Out of the closet and onto the wrist – 6 of the best skeleton watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Carlos A. Rosillo, co-founder and CEO at Bell&Ross; presents for Deployant the Bell & Ross BR 01 Laughing Skull featuring an in-house movement with an automaton.
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Case profile. There, I said it. It might not be as sexy as the movement or the dial, but in terms of real-world user-friendliness, it’s the kingmaker or deal-breaker. The problem is, watchmakers and fans are conditioned to a very top-down visual approach of watches. Look at any brand’s site, or most of the watches … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Is this the most important (and overlooked) element in watch design? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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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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With a thinner case and new movement, the Seiko SJE073 released during Baselworld 2018 boasts a dial that will win over the hearts of the most seasoned connoisseur. But, how does it stack up against others? In this article, we take a look at the enchantingly beautiful "Baby Snowflake".
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Alright, guys - this is the big one. We've been threatening this episode for a while - this week's show is entirely dedicated to the Vostok Amphibia. We discuss the history of the piece and just how much impact it had in Russia during it's creation in 1967. Plus, Kaz breaks down some notable versions of the Amphibia and reveals some of his Vostok grail pieces. This show's got history, movement geekery, sex-talk, and a whole lot more.
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Bulgari wows the crowd with yet another fascinating addition to the Octo collection. If you’ve no time to read the full review, the must-know is that the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic measures only 3.95 mm thick, yet it still houses a tourbillon and a 52 hour self-winding movement. Award winning and an incredibly
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Rare Watches: Patek Philippe movement made by Zibach no 822397,case by Vichet no 822397. This watch was made in 1929. We tell you why this is a historically important watch.
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Hublot have made big strides in recent years to establish watchmaking credibility as a counterweight to its heavy-hitting celebrity power. Regular nominations in various GPHG categories – across womens and mens watches – have been a meaningful benchmark for progress, and new crowd-pleasers, such as the delightful movement architecture of the Meca-10, have opened up … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Pulling apart a Hublot tourbillon cage to see how it works appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This year marks 55 years of the Carrera, and TAG Heuer are pulling no punches when it comes to celebrating the occasion. Releasing a sporty selection of models at Baselworld 2018, which includes watches like this one - their modern take on the Carrera but with their latest in-house movement now sporting a GMT function inside. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph GMT Heuer 02 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The story of Grand Seiko at Baselworld 2018 is really the story of two movements. The legendary quartz 9F, which turns 25 this year, and the high-end workhorse that is the 9S, which marks its 20th anniversary. Both calibres received special tribute models, which really showcase the movement - literally in the case of the SBGV238. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 of the best Grand Seiko watches from Basel 2018 – including an incredible quartz appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This new SBGJ229G Ceramic Hi-Beat limited edition speaks of both the past and the future and does so in the spirit of the 9S caliber that it celebrates.
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Seiko’s venture into the dive watch world came hard and fast. Releasing their first dive watch in 1965, just three years later they upped the ante and introduced the Seiko 6159. A one-piece cased 300m rated diver, powered by a hi-beat movement that until then was being used only by the Grand Seikos of the time. Now, … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Seiko Automatic Divers Re-creation Limited Edition SLA025 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The new Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 390 allows customisation of almost the entire watch, safe the movement. This new level of the ability for owners to express their personality extends from the Bugatti Chiron to their Type 390 watch.
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Beside the split second movement developed and produced in-house and the cool and timeless Felix metallic look, Doppel Felix also convinces with a further novelty - the date module by Habring².
Two Broke Watch Snobs
The Bulova Accutron Snorkel II (96B208) has a classic, retro-style case with innovative technology in its movement - but is this wrist watch right for you? Check out the review for insights, wristshots, specs, and more!
Revolution
Richard Mille pioneered new roads in the creation of watch movements when it released three automatic-winding watches with titanium movement parts.
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This year Cartier honours the historic movement in two new watchmaking interpretations: a Skeleton Mysterious Double Tourbillon, and for the very first time, a Mysterious Day & Night movement.
Revolution
Richard Mille speaks with Wei Koh about the RM 53-01 Pablo Mac Donough, with its movement held in place by two .27mm steel braided cables. And not forgetting for the first time ever in the watch industry, its shatter proof crystal. Front and back.
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Audemars Piguet has re-engineered a three-storey movement into a single level, making it ultra-thin while combining and re-arranging functions to boost ergonomy, efficiency and robustness.
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Ressence presents the Type2 e-Crown, just days before SIHH 2018. The Belgian brand comes an interesting concept of a self-setting watch using a mechanical movement and an electrical-mechanical module.
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The Collector's View: Review: Coggiola. Eddie Sng tells of he became besotted with the watch, based on an old English movement.
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Hands-on analytical review of the Campanola Ryuga, an automatic watch with a fusion of the traditional Swiss movement and the Japanese urushi dial.
Time+Tide
I’ve been a big fan of Hublot’s Meccano-inspired Meca-10 ever since I saw it in the metal. For me it manages to be super new and exciting for Hublot, yet also 100 per cent on brand. At the heart of this watch (and its appeal) is the movement. The HUB1201 is a big old manual … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Halo effect - the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 in King Gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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