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In Memoriam: Günter Blümlein
We remember the late Günter Blümlein. He was a luminary in the modern watchmaking industry, creating brands with lasting values. He died on Oct 1, 2001.
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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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We remember the late Günter Blümlein. He was a luminary in the modern watchmaking industry, creating brands with lasting values. He died on Oct 1, 2001.
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Let’s begin by stating the patently obvious: A. Lange & Söhne has had a very good year. At the top end, collectors have raved about the Grand Lange One Moonphase Lumen, as well as the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds. And for those whose pocketbooks have earthly limitations – the new Saxonia Thin presents a very tempting offering. For … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The moonlit symphony that is the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Collector’s View: Watch Talk with Benjamin Laukis, a tatoo artist based in Melbourne and an avid watch collector on his eclectic taste on watches.
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New Release: MB&F; HM8. The release information incl photographs and full specs. Hands-on with our own live high resolution photographs to follow.
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The story in a second TAG Heuer has once again dipped into their enviable back catalogue, and come up with one of their best reissues in years – the Monza CR2080. In 1975, a legend was born. Niki Lauda won his first Formula One driving title. This marked the coming together of three greats – … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Speedy, stealthy, sexy…the TAG Heuer Monza CR2080 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Time is more precious than ever, which is why when we ask for 10 minutes of yours, we want to make sure it’s worth your while. In our first ever survey in 2015, we offered the first blue Tudor Pelagos to land in Australia as a prize for telling us your thoughts and to share where you’re … ContinuedThe post WIN: Complete our survey and you could win the Oris Divers Sixty-Five 42mm OR the sold out bronze Carl Brashear Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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El Primero, translated from Spanish, means ‘the first’. The reason for its name is an obvious one why Zenith chose to name their chronograph movement that. Zenith is the first manufacture to create an automatic integrated column wheel movement, and promptly christened it the El Primero. More recently, its increasing staple of well-priced and attractive watches withRead More
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Announcing our Giveaway! Stand a chance to win a TACS Limited Edition Automatic Vintage Lens Watch before its Kickstarter announcement.
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We get an exclusive hands-on session on the new TACS Limited Edition Automatic Vintage Lens Watch. And you stand a chance to win the review sample!
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Before he cut a trailblazing path as an independent watchmaker, Peter Speake-Marin was a man other independents depended on to get their watches launched.
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Bit of a sombre one this week all told. Not only did it mark the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, but the news from Richemont’s AGM does not bode well for the watch industry on the whole. But that’s how it goes sometimes – not every wind down can be beer and skittles. … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 16th September, 2016 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The story in a second Piaget’s move into the high-end steel sports market surprised many – but how does the Polo S hold up under close inspection? The Polo S caused quite a fuss when it was released. Not only was this steel sports watch far from what most people expect from the reserved Genevan … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Does the Piaget Polo S really change the game? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/182642631″] There are persistent rumours in the watch industry that Montblanc CEO (we almost wrote ‘new’ Montblanc CEO there, but it’s been three years believe it or not!) Jérôme Lambert is a pretty exceptional business leader when it comes to knowing his product. As in, he knows it very, very well. There’s only one … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Blindsiding the Montblanc CEO with an impossible task (that he owned), Part 1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The story in a second: The Black Bay 36 is an outstanding watch – but is it a Black Bay, and does that even matter? When I first laid eyes the Tudor Black Bay 36 it was during a photo session at Baselworld. I saw it cold, without the watch being contextualised by Tudor staff … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Good things come in small packages – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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F1 in Singapore: The watch related events that YOU can attend around town during the week leading to the Singapore Grand Prix.
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We bring you the latest SEVENFRIDAY Q-series, with price and specifications. Click here to find out more about SEVENFRIDAY's new timepiece!
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In one of the more unexpected watch releases of the year, Piaget – makers of slender dress watches par excellence – muscled into the crowded and competitive high-end steel sports watch category. The Polo S puts the Geneva-based brand up against popular options such as the Patek Philippe Nautilus (and Aquanaut) models, as well as … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: New kid on the (luxury steel sports) block – the Piaget Polo S appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we feature six Speake-Marin watches from our archives, ranging from the Piccadilly to the Double Tourbillon.
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Rolex has always been about increasing value to the consumers; with the Rolex Exhibition, people what makes Rolex more than a status symbol.
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Today we have spotted Ellen DeGeneres rocking a stainless steel timepiece from Patek Philippe! She is rocking the Ref 5960 Annual Calendar Chronograph!
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The truth is we’re not quite sure how this happened. It’s Thursday and the first final of the AFL 2016 finals series is played tonight. Somehow, in the madness leading up to Melbourne’s favourite month of the year (the Grand Final is October 1, joy!), double Premiership player for the Hawks (2014, 2015) Taylor Duryea … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Hawks gun shows off his 2015 Tissot Premiership Watch on eve of 2016 AFL finals appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing the Urwerk TimeHunter X-Ray: all the important information that you need to know. With full specifications and price.
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With the release of the Luminor 1950 Equation of Time 8 Days GMT Titanium Panerai is placing one of haute horlogerie’s most misunderstood complications into the classic Luminor package. Primarily known as one of the archetypal tool-watches, this latest release plucks the Luminor from the depths of the ocean and puts it in the planetarium. Panerai … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The collector’s complication – Panerai’s Luminor 1950 8 Days Equation of Time Titanio appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IWC’s Pilot’s collection is predominantly a tribute to the past – to the golden age of aviation, and of course WWII. But amidst the vintage squadron of Junkers and Spitfires there flies a much more modern creation, a supersonic F-14 Tomcat in the shape of the Top Gun Miramar collection. Named for the flight school made … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: I feel the need, the need for…IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The costs of watch ownership begins with the purchase. But if you were thinking that it ends with it, think again. Similar to cars, watches too need regular oil changes, servicing and maintenance. And the more expensive the watch, the more costly the service. That is pretty intuitive, considering that the more expensive watches areRead More
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When it comes to debate on whether Patek Philippe reigns supreme in the study and creation of minute repeaters, even critics fall silent. Discover why here.
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Revolution talks to the enigmatic Audemars Piguet CEO about the changing face of the watch industry and opening doors to new markets.
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Bell & Ross has a thing for skulls. Since 2009 they’ve regularly enjoyed the danse macabre (or dance of death if your French is a little dusty). Of course, being Bell & Ross there’s an aviation link – the skull is a symbol commonly used by US Airborne Divisions. But as the years pass, the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Heavy metal thunder – the Bell & Ross BR 01 Burning Skull appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The quest to understand the perfect movement has led Deployant into the heart of the Omega factory where we discovered a symbiosis of man and machine.
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[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/180685645″] What’s the most ‘TAG Heuer’ thing you’ve ever done? If the question ever comes up for me, I’ll have a ready answer. It was that time I rode shotgun in a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Car with the then leader of the Porsche Carrera Cup, 21-year-old Matt Campbell at speeds up to 250km/h … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Living the TAG Heuer life on a 250km/h ‘hot lap’ with young gun Matt Campbell appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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