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The new Tudor Black Bay P01
TUDOR introduces the Black Bay P01, a watch based on a legendary prototype developed in the late 1960s and proposed to the US Navy, and in so doing lifts the veil on a little-known aspect of its history.
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RECOMMENDED READING: 1969 – the year that changed watchmaking forever
In the history of the 20th century, few years are as loaded with cultural weight as the year 1969. It’s defined in our collective memory as the year of Woodstock and the Moon Landing, but it’s also a year of great significance for watches. Chris Hall has done the heavy lifting here for QP Magazine, … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: 1969 – the year that changed watchmaking forever appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HODINKEE Radio: Episode 45: Cara Barrett
From studying art history in Texas to debunking vintage watch myths on the internet, Cara's got tons of stories to tell.
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The Origin Story of the NATO Strap
Now a trend that has become ubiquitous throughout the watch industry, so-called ‘NATO’ straps owe their existence to a single point in British military history.
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Happenings: Joseph Kirk To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York
The National Training Manager for Grand Seiko Corporation of America will discuss the history of the Spring Drive mechanism.
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The world of watchmaking at Breguet
Editor’s note: Next week, Breguet will unveil its 2019 releases to the world, and we can’t wait. So, in preparation, we thought we’d have another look at Justin’s piece on the fundamentals of Breguet’s approach to watchmaking and watch design … With a brand so rich in history, the origins of what can only be … ContinuedThe post The world of watchmaking at Breguet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?
Editor’s note: Timekeeping standards are suddenly cool again. Omega has been steadily touting the benefits of their Master Chronometer certification, Patek has their own standards, and Rolex recently upped their game with the Superlative Chronometer Standard. But what is it? This article from a while back explains everything you need to know. Since 1951, nearly … ContinuedThe post What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Timex’s new watches are Made in America … sort of
Even though they might not be as premium a name as their Swiss counterparts, Timex is a legendary company with a long history and one of the greatest ad lines of all time. Who hasn’t heard, “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking”? In recent years, Timex has been proactive in exploring that legacy, … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Timex’s new watches are Made in America … sort of appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Get your engines running with the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Aston Martin special edition
Cars and TAG Heuer is a match made not just in heaven but also in heritage, no doubt something that the marketing departments of other watch brands envy deeply. If you’re in any doubt, have a look at this history of timekeeping in F1. But, back to the matter at hand - the TAG Heuer … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Get your engines running with the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Aston Martin special edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: This unique Vacheron Constantin Don Pancho is coming up for auction. The big question is, how much will it go for?
Vacheron Constantin is famous for its ability to create custom or one-off watches for clients (to learn more about their Les Cabinotiers department, click here). And given the brand’s exceptionally long history, it should come as no surprise that Vacheron Constantin has been making custom pieces for a long time indeed. Phillips is auctioning off … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: This unique Vacheron Constantin Don Pancho is coming up for auction. The big question is, how much will it go for? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Factory Visit: Where the Heart is
Revolution visited the Jaeger-LeCoultre manufacture at Le Sentier where traces of its history remain effervescent in the heart of its grand complications.
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Is the North Flag the forgotten Tudor?
Editor’s note: When it was first released, waaaaay back in 2015, the North Flag was a big deal. So much so that the main question in our review was whether or not Tudor was planning to move beyond their heritage core. Well, history has answered that question (heritage is here to stay), but that doesn’t … ContinuedThe post Is the North Flag the forgotten Tudor? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Zodiac Aerospace GMT Reissue
A quick look at the new Zodiac Aerospace GMT reissue for Baselworld 2019. Follow along for specs, insights, model history, and more.
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Raymond Weil’s New Beatles’ Watch: The Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Limited Edition
As part of its exclusive parntership with the world’s most popular band in the history of rock and roll, Raymond Weil is introducing its latest Beatles’ timepiece, inspired by the album Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
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Watches & Wonders 2019 Report: Gathering Momentum
Another great Watches & Wonders is in the history books.
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Rolex and the Beauty of Architecture
Rolex and architecture have a long history which informs and inspires the present and the future.
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INTRODUCING: Bulgari bring back a legend with the Gérald Genta 50th Anniversary Watch
Few names loom larger in the collective consciousness of horological history than Gérald Genta. He’s one of the few individual designers whose name - because of the strength of his work - stands as tall as the great houses for whom he worked. But later in his career, Genta launched his own eponymous brand which … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Bulgari bring back a legend with the Gérald Genta 50th Anniversary Watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ep. #108 Fun With Watches & Silly Holiday Topics
This year, Kaz and Mike wanted to do something a little different for the holidays. So they turned to the listeners to suggest some fun holiday-related watch topics. You guys are a hoot and these are some of the most entertaining topics to tackle in TBWS history.
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IN-DEPTH: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Annuel Phase de Lune
The story in a second: A classy calendar for the life aquatic. Expanding on a dive watch collection - especially one with such a rich history as the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms -is a challenge at the best of times. Do you stick to classic tool watch roots? Do you step outside the box with a … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Annuel Phase de Lune appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The New Ulysse Nardin
Revolution sat down with CEO Pruniaux to find out more about how Ulysse Nardin is transforming itself, balancing history and tradition with innovation and change.
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INSIGHT: Classic design pushed forward – the world of watchmaking at Breguet
With a brand so rich in history, the origins of what can only be called typical Breguet design cues date a fair ways back into the archives. Contrary to the case of countless other brands on the market, the components that make up Breguet’s core design mantra could hardly be accused of being derivative, and … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Classic design pushed forward – the world of watchmaking at Breguet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: 150 years of greatness, the Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 40mm
The Triple Bridges holds a special place in the history of Girard-Perregaux, as does the tourbillon. In 1867, a watch with three bridges and one tourbillon won a prize for chronometry at Neuchâtel Observatory, and the distinctive design became a de facto logo for the brand. The striking design of the triple arrow-headed bridges is … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: 150 years of greatness, the Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 40mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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NEWS: Imagine finding this in your pocket – Longines discover their oldest watch to date
There are few brands that take as much pride in their heritage as Longines. Not surprising, really, when you consider that the winged hourglass brand pioneered the way for the reissue. In fact, the Saint-Imier manufacturer is so proud of their history that their own museum is home to more than 10,000 historic pieces, while … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Imagine finding this in your pocket – Longines discover their oldest watch to date appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INSIGHT: Is the Octo Finissimo really a ‘game changer’? Bulgari MD Guido Terreni gives us three reasons
If you take the term ‘game changer’ at its most literal, it is a development, a breakthrough that changes the game. No matter how you interpret the term, it’s a big call. And the watch world in particular is a big game to have any meaningful impact on, given the vastness of its history and … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Is the Octo Finissimo really a ‘game changer’? Bulgari MD Guido Terreni gives us three reasons appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The new Luminox ICE-SAR Arctic 1000 Series
Luminox has a long history of working with heroes. The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE- SAR) was founded in 1928 due to Iceland’s extreme weather conditions and lack of a professional army. The first group of volunteers created this proud tradition and today, ICE-SAR has 93 teams and a force of over 8,000 volunteers, passionately driving accident prevention and Search and Rescue programs in Iceland to battle with Mother Nature.
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WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chad’s vintage Seiko 6105
It’s a tale as old as time: Chad meets watches, Chad meets Seiko, Chad meets Instagram, and the rest is, as we say, history. In his own words, Chad tells us his story of buying vintage for the first time, and why he chose the Seiko 6105. When did you first see/hear about it? I … ContinuedThe post WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chad’s vintage Seiko 6105 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Jean-Claude Biver looks back at TAG Heuer … and to the future
Jean-Claude Biver is one of the watch industry’s enduring forces - a charismatic leader who looms, larger than life, over much of the modern history of the Swiss watch industry. So, as you can imagine, it was big - and surprising - news when it was announced a few weeks ago that Mr Biver would … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Jean-Claude Biver looks back at TAG Heuer … and to the future appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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On the Right Path with Bulgari
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not all roads lead to Rome – an ironic fact, given Bulgari’s history and its affinity towards the Eternal City. But Bulgari’s success, in large part, is attributed to the...
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Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 Professional 600M Diver’s
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While Grand Seiko has a history of producing dive watches, they were always equipped with a Spring Drive movement well sought-after by recreational divers. But for the first time this...
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WATCHSPOTTING: Ever wondered what watch cinema’s greatest spy wears …
Forget Bond, Bourne and Ethan Hunt, the greatest spy in the history of the silver screen is English, Johnny English. A secret agent of incomparable style, questionable grace and entirely accidental lethality, played to perfection by the thinking man’s action star Rowan Atkinson. In October, English will return to the screen for the third time, … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Ever wondered what watch cinema’s greatest spy wears … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.