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Revolution Awards 2018: Best Design ― Cartier Tank Cintrée
Once again, the global editors of Revolution weigh in on the best timepieces of the year, as well as the personalities that shaped the watch industry.
Results for AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants)
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VIDEO: The big-hearted Rado HyperChrome XL Open Heart
Many of Rado’s case designs lean towards what we can, in air quotes, refer to as ‘designer’. Sleek, modernist offerings that evoke a high-concept design language. The HyperChrome has some elements of these, in the lines of bracelet in particular, but the overall shape is one of their more traditional - a simple, sturdy round … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The big-hearted Rado HyperChrome XL Open Heart appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Timeless style in a 21st century body - the Rado DiaMaster Petite Seconde
Rado’s DiaMaster Petite Seconde is a great contender for a go-to daily wearer, as it offers a pretty good taste of both worlds. The style is restrained without being boring - there are heritage touches there, like the leaf-shaped hands and small seconds, but it’s also pleasingly up to date in terms of fine design … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Timeless style in a 21st century body – the Rado DiaMaster Petite Seconde appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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2018 Revolution Round-up: Richard Mille
Taking a look at everything Richard Mille introduced over the course of 2018, it’s hard to describe him as anything but a superwatch maker.
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VIDEO: The Longines Heritage Military
Watches inspired by military designs are a perennial favourite. Largely, that’s down to the fact that these watches generally possess an overarching purpose. These watches have been designed, first and foremost, as functional objects. The Longines Heritage Military, for example, is a no-frills whistle that tells the time, and tells it quickly, clearly and simply. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines Heritage Military appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Dates Announced for Watches & Wonders Miami 2019
The Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH), in partnership with the Miami Design District Associates (MDDA), just announced the dates for 2019 iteration: February 15-17 (President’s Day weekend) in the Miami Design District.
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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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HANDS-ON: Even sportier, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Torpilleur in blue
It’s fair to say that there’s a fresh new breeze blowing in Ulysse Nardin’s sails these days. There’s a new energy, which has resulted in some great new designs, and refreshed takes on old classics. Case in point is the Torpilleur, a marine chronometer styled watch, which takes its name - appropriately enough - from … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Even sportier, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Torpilleur in blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: Time+Tide’s NOW Magazine Edition 1, now available in the shop
It was the kind of unanswerable question only a toddler could ask. We were sitting in a sun-warmed café window-seat early one morning, and the moon was still visible in the blue sky. While I sipped my latte, and my eldest daughter, Indie, smeared as much of her berry smoothie on her upper lip as … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Time+Tide’s NOW Magazine Edition 1, now available in the shop appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The new Phenomen Axiom
Phenomen’s first model, Axiom, seeks to highlight the brand’s French creativity, in a blend of technical prowess and style. As the debut watch for the brand, it demonstrates the design foundation that marks Phenomen’s collections to come.
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MY MONTH WITH: The Tudor Black Bay GMT
When the Tudor Black Bay GMT debuted this year at Basel it would’ve been easy to describe it as being overshadowed by the much-hyped Rolex GMT that was also showcased. But it’s not that simple. The Tudor is a hit in its own right, and I knew I had to have one. I had to … ContinuedThe post MY MONTH WITH: The Tudor Black Bay GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 5 utterly useless complications and why we love them
The most straightforward definition of the word complication is “a difficulty”. But not to state the obvious, nothing is simple about being complicated. And as watchmakers and watch lovers know, when it comes to watches and their complications, there’s far more than just their difficulty of design and manufacture to appreciate. These added intricacies built … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 utterly useless complications and why we love them appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 5 watch executives to follow on Instagram
2018 is a fascinating time to be a watch collector, and as we can all agree - social media has an impact on the hobby we all love. This impact has been felt at all levels, whether that be market prices of specific ‘hot watches’, an increase in consumer influence over the design of watches, and the … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 watch executives to follow on Instagram appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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NEWS: The watches of the US Open, featuring Rolex, Richard Mille and more
As we embark on the 50th anniversary edition of the US Open, all eyes are on the new official timepiece of the tennis tournament, Rolex. Rolex is replacing Citizen, which had been a sponsor of the US Open for more than two decades. Rolex is already the official timekeeper of the Australian Open and has … ContinuedThe post NEWS: The watches of the US Open, featuring Rolex, Richard Mille and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @Creodesignwatches - the dial artist
Chris Alexander, also known as Creo Design, is a professional artist and designer who has worked across multiple media, with a focus for watch dial art. Hi Chris, what’s your daily watch and why? An Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50. This watch means an awful lot to me even though it has only been in my possession … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @Creodesignwatches – the dial artist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Smaller and Better: The new Cartier Santos 2018
One of the most iconic watches by Cartier, the Santos needs no introduction. The origins of the Santos dates back to 1904 when Cartier first designed the watch to accompany aviator Santos Dumont on his intrepid flights. Funny as it seems, the Santos then bears the pedigree of a Pilot’s watch and is one of the earliest tool purpose wristwatches in history.
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Square cased dive watches - The Bell & Ross BR03-92 Diver
Bell & Ross watches is known for its military associations, in particular from the instrument panel of the pilot’s cockpit. The BR03 line is especially iconic to the brand, as the foundational design icon for its square shaped case, and legible dial display.
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Review: Sexy, Sleek, Over-Engineered - Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000
The Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000 delivered a pleasant shock (pun-intended) to fans with its quirky but extremely handsome all-metal design. Above all was it’s engineering prowess But, does it still have that quintessential G-Shock DNA: tough, robust and reliable?
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INTRODUCING: Coming at you like an 800-pound Gorilla - the Fastback GT Mirage
A relative newcomer on the watch scene (debuting in 2016), Gorilla is a brand that isn’t shy about throwing its weight around. The brainchild of Octavio Garcia and Lukas Gopp (formerly designers at Audemars Piguet), Gorilla does things its own way, and doesn’t mess around. Inspired by comic culture and American muscle cars of the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Coming at you like an 800-pound Gorilla – the Fastback GT Mirage appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 3 watches perfect for the Pitti Uomo Peacock, and 2 that will work in the real world
This week our feeds have been blowing up with all the hot new lewks from Florence as the #menswear and #influencer brigade descended for Pitti Immagine Uomo 94 - a trade show that seems, from the outside at least, to be more about lounging around faux-casually, in immaculate, over-the-top outfits. These guys are known collectively … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 watches perfect for the Pitti Uomo Peacock, and 2 that will work in the real world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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MAEN Watches Hudson Review: Incredible or Meh
Microbrands - everyone's starting one. It's what's in, kids! With all this microbrand saturation it's difficult to create a microbrand piece these days that actually has impact. One watch could look like any other watch from another brand if the "designers" aren't careful. That's why it's important for microbrands to have a design element built into the piece that's more than just the name on the dial.
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OPINION: Is this the most important (and overlooked) element in watch design?
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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London Concours Keeps Good Time
Described as an “automotive garden party in the heart of London”, the Concours is now in its second year and will again take up residence in the City of London’s Honourable Artillery Company gardens.
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OPINION: Sky-high Rolex prices are the best thing to happen to vintage and modern Omega since Bond
Last weekend we saw Geneva play host to a handful of watch auctions, with the likes of Christie’s, Phillips, and Sotheby’s descending on the city and dropping some hammers. As the dust settled, it yet again became clear that vintage Rolex reigns supreme, with the Daytona Ultimatum sale at Phillips selling all 32 of its lots, … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Sky-high Rolex prices are the best thing to happen to vintage and modern Omega since Bond appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Collinsville Watch Co. Nautilus Review: The Chicken Sandwich Watch
Collinsville Watch Co. has been a friend of the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast ever since the early days. Even back then Mike and I recognized the type of good work that Frank (the owner and operator of CW) was doing - making quality watches with great specs and design motifs that were significant and special.
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HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer - the Farer Lander GMT Automatic
Having previously reviewed the Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla, I thought it was time to explore some more of the British microbrand’s offerings. Enter the Farer Lander GMT Automatic, one of three pieces within Farer’s GMT Automatic range. As I unboxed the Lander, the first thing that grabbed my attention was the dial. Farer describes the … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer – the Farer Lander GMT Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: From a piece of steel to a finished watch - how the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris is made
Holding a watch in your hands, and wearing it on your wrist is one thing. But seeing where that small, highly precise piece of machinery was designed, and how it comes to life is something completely different, as I found out when I visited Jaeger-LeCoultre’s manufacture in the Vallée de Joux earlier this year, and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: From a piece of steel to a finished watch – how the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris is made appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: The Subtle Everyday Watch Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde
Blancpain released the new Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde at Baselworld 2018. As its name in French suggests, it contains a large date indicator, and a retrograde day pointer. The classic design is straightforward and the complication useful for everyday wear. The new Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograd
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VIDEO: Pulling apart a Hublot tourbillon cage to see how it works
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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Nezumi Voiture Chronograph Review
Inspired by classic chronographs and vintage sports cars, the Nezumi Voiture boasts an ambitious design aesthetic, but how does it measure up on the wrist? Check out the Voiture Review right here on Two Broke Watch Snobs!