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Ken Kessler’s Picks from Bonhams’ June Watch Sale in London
Ken Kessler rounds up his list of lots to keep an eye on at the Bonhams London sale on the 21st of June 2017.
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Three-link semi-circular Rolex bracelet introduced for the 1956 Day-Date; Crownclasp closure.
1970s-80s lacquered colour dials for Rolex Day-Date; red / turquoise / salmon / lavender. Auction range $200k-$1M+.
Every Rolex Day-Date "President": 1803, 18038, 18238, 118238, Day-Date 40 (228xxx), Day-Date 36 (128xxx).
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Ken Kessler rounds up his list of lots to keep an eye on at the Bonhams London sale on the 21st of June 2017.
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We did not see the Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook coming. It has been one of the best reissues of 2017, and a remarkably faithful one at that.The post IN-DEPTH: The Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook – one of the best reissues of 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Not so long ago, the TAG Heuer Carrera was one of the watch world’s most easily recognised chronographs. Now, it’s every kind of watch imaginable. It’s time-only, it’s a Connected watch, it’s a tourbillon; you name it, there’s a Carrera variant. Hell, I’m wearing a Carrera today and it’s a removable time-only module that I’ve fitted onto … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Is there a risk the TAG Heuer Carrera takes over the collection and becomes less special? Biver fires up, again appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Tudor moves into a new phase of development and growth, it has chosen to partner with sporting icons to transmit its values - David Beckham.
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Woo! Huge congrats to @Tyrisclark on being our Heitis Chronograph Giveaway Winner! Thank you to everyone that entered - we'll be doing these a lot more often now and our 2K giveaway is coming up soon! Trust me, you don't want to miss this.
Phillips Watches’ Aurel Bacs and Chronopassion’s Laurent Picciotto tell us the story of how the 43 Watches and Encounter thematic sale at the May 2017 Hong Kong auction, came to be.
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TAG Heuer is not a brand to waste an occasion, and with Chris Hemsworth, his mate Matt Damon and a cast of VIPs all staying in a super-yacht in Port Hercules on the eve of the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix, there was always going to be a watch announcement. But this one was particularly poignant. It … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The heavy metal hardware that is the brand new TAG Heuer Senna Heuer 01 with Link bracelet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
A new exhibition curated by architect Norman Foster at London’s Design Museum gives a fresh take on Cartier’s contribution to the social and industrial development of the past century.
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Richard Mille introduces the seventh Rafael Nadal watch, the RM 27-03, weighing in at 34 grams and boasting shock resistance of up to 10,000 g’s.
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Our hands-on review of the Maurice Lacroix Gravity Blue. A face lift to the watch first introduced in 2014. With full specs and price.
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Mike and Kaz then breakdown the pros and cons of purchasing via grey market vs authorized dealers and boutiques. They both have some positive experiences to share and even some bad ones. But at the end of the day a discussion about what to look for in a reputable grey market dealer is had.
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One of the coolest Heuer Carreras to grace Phillips Watches’ Spring 2017 auction in Hong Kong is also one of the most historically important Carreras from the 1970s.
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Jimmy Fallon jokes about record breaking Rolex 6062 “Bao Dai” from Phillips Watches’ Spring 2017 Geneva auction, during his Friday night monologue.
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Continuing in its support of space and science, Omega announces its partnership with the Starmus Festival, where the finest minds in science, culture, the arts and music come together to create an incomparable astronomical experience.
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Help! Anyone have an idea what model of watch Jimmy McGill in 'Better Call Saul' is wearing? Get in touch if you figure it out.The post EDITOR’S PICK: Watchspotting in Better Call Saul – help needed appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution pays tribute to the man who was pivotal in the revival of German watchmaking at the end of the Cold War.
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By extending their Olympic commitment to 2032, Omega's timekeeping heritage will be intertwined with mankind's technological and physiological progress.
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Editor’s Note: This year the watch that had tongues wagging at Baselworld was, without doubt, the Tudor Black Bay Chrono. Last year it was the Rolex Air-King, with its bold minute track and cheerful green and gold logo. Now that the Air-King is on wrists all over the world I’m struggling to justify the fuss. … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Looking back at Basel 2016’s bad boy – the Rolex Air-King appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution’s Sophie Furley gets her workout gear on to train with Hautlence’s Sandro Reginelli at his local CrossFit box and discovers how sport helps him in his role as CEO while at home and on the road.
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Italians already get the best wine and food but somehow the Italian market is so important to most watch brands, that they also get Italy limited editions.
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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Do the new “Swiss Made” rules benefit the watch industry? Keith W. Strandberg asks two industry leads to weigh in with their views on the matter.
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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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Nixie tubes are a retro-futurist technology which add next level steampunk dimension to a seasoned watch collector's repertoire of timekeeping devices.
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