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Seiko Sumo: Understanding The Lack Of Popularity (with a Haiku Review)
Is the Seiko Sumo any good? We discuss the lack of popularity for this model and get into the details with our unique Haiku Review!
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SIXOFOURLIFE Limited Edition Max Holloway Watch
Usually there'll be a watch and someone endorses it or just gets their name attached to it - poof. Done. But that's not what's happening here with the SIXOFOURLIFE Max Holloway Watch - what's happening here is something that's not only special, but really something uniquely intrinsic to modern Microbrands.
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LIST: The celebrity factor – 10 examples of the impact of provenance on price, from Newman to Trump
The power of ‘celebrity’ is not a new concept. As far back as the ancient pharaohs, celebrities have been put on a pedestal (sometimes literally) and we’ve obsessed into the lives of the powerful, the wealthy and the beautiful. These days, technology puts the beautiful people at our fingertips, and this all-access, always-on, microscope into … ContinuedThe post LIST: The celebrity factor – 10 examples of the impact of provenance on price, from Newman to Trump appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Rolex Submariner Maxi Dial 5513
Ross Povey educates with everything there is to know about the Rolex Submariner Maxi Dial 5513 and how to identify the Mk I to V dial variations.
Revolution
The Celebrity Brand Ambassadors of Tudor
Revolution considers the concept of watch brands having ambassadors and how Tudor’s choice of David Beckham, Lady Gaga and Jay Chou fit the brand like a glove.
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VIDEO: What is actually unique about a Hublot Unico movement?
When you name something ‘Unico’, it’s only fair that people ask what is unique about it. At least this was my logic when confronted with an uncased Hublot Unico movement at the manufacture, on a visit that took place after SIHH in January this year. The head of Hublot’s High Complication Department, Emmanuel Missillier, was … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: What is actually unique about a Hublot Unico movement? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Talk of the Bay: How the Modern Day Tudor Black Bay Came to Be
As comebacks go, the rebirth of Tudor ranks alongside Elvis Presley ’68, the re-launch of the Mini and the return of The X-Files. We look at the Black Bay, the model that made it all happen.
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HANDS-ON: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date 70s
We’ve come to associate Fifty Fathoms with minimalistic dials, so this Day Date model – one of three new pieces released at Baselworld 2018 to mark the 65th anniversary of the original diving watch – is a real shift in style. This doesn’t mean that Blancpain are suddenly getting all decorative, though; rather, they have … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date 70s appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II “Root Beer”
We take a quick look at the other two novelties in the Rolex GMT-Master II collection that were launched in this year's Baselworld: the "Root Beer", in two-tone and full Everose gold option.
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1978 Quartz Saturation Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition, ref. S23626
Affectionately named for its tuna-can-for-the-wrist design, the Seiko Tuna collection holds many “firsts” in the dive watch world. From being the first to feature a dual layer construction with a one-piece inner case, to introducing the accordion-style rubber strap. In 1978, it also welcomed Seiko’s – and the world’s – first foray into professional quartz … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1978 Quartz Saturation Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition, ref. S23626 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: Andrew’s Top 10 from Basel, including the watch he got wrong
In the opening scene of this video, which was shot on the final day of Baselworld 2018, I say to Felix, “We’re doing a list?!” with a type of delirious, high-pitched Seinfeldian disbelief. What I meant was, seriously, how could we be? We just arrived at Basel! How is it that we are distilling our … ContinuedThe post LIST: Andrew’s Top 10 from Basel, including the watch he got wrong appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Old school updated, Omega presents the Seamaster 1948 collection for Baselworld 2018
Omega celebrates 70 years of its legendary Seamaster with two re-interpretations of the most iconic family of watches, ever.
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New Release: De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius for Baselworld 2018
Offering a preview of Baselworld 2018, De Bethune once again displays its technical and aesthetic mastery by unveiling the DB25 Starry Varius, a poetic interpretation of the traditional DB25.
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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!
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New Release: Breguet unveils its new Marine collection
Distinguished by its modern and dynamic aesthetic, the new Breguet Marine collection forge success through innovation.
Revolution
Montres Tudor - In the Beginning
Ross Povey gives us a brief account of how Montres Tudor came to be and how it’s managed to become one of the hottest watchmakers of the 21st century.
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New Release: The minimalist NOMOS Autobahn presents a hidden surprise when the lights go out
NOMOS are the masters of minimalist watch design and they've done it again this year. The spunky Glashütte brand introduces the Autobahn, a new automotive-inspired automatic watch with a date display.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #73 – Basel World 2018 Bonanza!!!
Basel World 2018 is over, everybody - the dust has settled and the Two Broke Watch Snobs have just one question... did the event live up to the hyperbole (or is life just as meaningless as it was before more Blackbays were rammed down our gullets)?
Revolution
An Encounter with Marc Hayek at Baselworld 2018
A presentation by Marc Hayek Jr. on the key novelties from Breguet and Blancpain, with a guest appearance by Christian Lattmann of Jaquet Droz.
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Commemorative Limited Edition (ref. SLA019)
With another contemporary nod to Seiko’s original hi-beat diver – the 1968 ref. 6159 – a familiar face has received a limited-edition update. Based on the venerable Seiko MM300 dive watch, this commemorative limited edition not only pays tribute to its vintage inspiration with a host of updates, but also to the lush green forests … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Commemorative Limited Edition (ref. SLA019) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTERVIEW: We talk to Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo at the launch of TAG Heuer’s latest smartwatch
TAG Heuer have a long history in motorsport. Heuer chronographs adorned the dashboards of now priceless Porsches and Ferraris that were being rallied in the 1960s. Fans of Steve McQueen will know he wore a Monaco in his famous 1971 film Le Mans. Then only three years after that film, TAG Heuer championed digital precision … ContinuedThe post INTERVIEW: We talk to Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo at the launch of TAG Heuer’s latest smartwatch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: For Baselworld 2018 Ferdinand Berthoud introduces the already-heavily-patinated (!) Chronomètre FB 1R
This 1785 edition honours the most important expedition in French naval history, that of the Astrolabe and Boussole frigates. Commanded by the Count of Lapérouse, they had sailed with five Marine Chronometers on board, made by Ferdinand Berthoud, Clockmaker and Mechanic by appointment to the French King and Navy.
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New Release: Seiko Divers for Baselworld 2018, including the new green “MM300” SLA019
Seiko’s expertise in diver’s watches is celebrated in the new Prospex collection for Baselworld 2018: Six new Prospex creations honor two landmark Seiko Diver’s watches.
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New Release: Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-beat GMT “Special” Limited Edition
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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New Release: Romain Gauthier presents Insight Micro-Rotors in Titanium for Baselworld 2018
A blend of horological sublimity and stylish wearability: presenting the new Romain Gauthier Insight Micro-Rotor in Natural Titanium & Black Titanium cases.
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New Release: Tissot Heritage 2018
A domed dial, silver and vertically brushed with the Tissot logo of that time, reflects the past, demonstrating that attention has been paid to every single detail.
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New Release: Glashütte Original’s latest additions to the Senator Excellence family for Baselworld 2018
At BaselWorld this year, Glashütte Original presents sophisticated masterpieces of the German art of engineering. Innovation and tradition, reliability and timeless aesthetics are again the core themes of this year’s new products of the Saxon manufactory.
Revolution
The King of Cool: Audemars Piguet’s Game Changing Royal Oak
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was seminal. It was seismic. Like the first time NWA’s ‘Straight outta Compton’ exploded through your car speakers and triggered a million firing synapses, or the first frame of...
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New Release: Zenith introduces DEFY Classic with the Elite 670 calibre for Baselworld 2018
The new DEFY Classic oozes charisma through all 41 mm of its titanium case framing a stellar dial decor, coupled with a choice between a metal bracelet and a strap in leather or rubber.
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Material World: Audemars Piguet’s Pioneering Approach to Material Innovation (Part 1 of 2)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]10,000 years ago a meteorite blasted through the stratosphere and slammed into earth. Into what would be the modern day location of Wakanda, depositing a seemingly infinite supply of the...