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HANDS-ON: Quartz, but not as you know it – the Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT

Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT Quartz isn’t Oct 23, 2018

HANDS-ON: Quartz, but not as you know it – the Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT

Quartz isn’t something that comes across my desk too often, so you know when it does that it’s something special - and this Grand Seiko is definitely something special. There’s a handful of truly exceptional, iconic quartz movements out there, and the 9F is amongst the finest. And now, with the addition of a GMT, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Quartz, but not as you know it – the Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chad’s vintage Seiko 6105

Seiko 6105 It’s Oct 20, 2018

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.

RECOMMENDED READING: Jean-Claude Biver looks back at TAG Heuer … and to the future

TAG Heuer Oct 14, 2018

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.

WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chris’s Tudor Black Bay Bronze

Tudor Black Bay Bronze Every Oct 13, 2018

WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chris’s Tudor Black Bay Bronze

Every life is worth living, so why not show off your patina? That’s exactly what I imagine went through Chris’s head when he first lay eyes on Tudor‘s Black Bay Bronze. As it turns out, I wasn’t far wrong, but there were also plenty of other good reasons for him to seal the deal. When did you first … ContinuedThe post WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chris’s Tudor Black Bay Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

NEWS: Battle of the brands – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born

NEWS: Battle of the brands – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born

When ‘Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper – Shallow (A Star Is Born)‘ came up on my Discover Weekly Spotify playlist, it caught my attention for three reasons. Firstly, I had no idea that Bradley Cooper could also sing (of course he can). Secondly, it’s delightful. But thirdly, and most relevantly, the duo were both recently appointed brand … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Battle of the brands – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph

EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph

Editor’s note: When I began the hunt for my first “good” watch I came up with a list of certain criteria: a black dial, 40 – 44 mm case size, and good looks. However, the main one was that it needed to be a chronograph. It was the added allure of a more complex inside paired … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EDITOR’S PICK: Can TAG Heuer’s affordable tourbillon match it with the big dogs?

TAG Heuer s affordable tourbillon match Oct 8, 2018

EDITOR’S PICK: Can TAG Heuer’s affordable tourbillon match it with the big dogs?

Editor’s note: An affordable Swiss-made tourbillon. Words like that were once considered something of an oxymoron. That all changed, however, when in 2016, TAG Heuer’s Carrera Heuer-02T came along, causing something of a stir amongst the watchmaking elite. Well, with this year’s release of the chronometer grade TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Tête de Vipère, those shock … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Can TAG Heuer’s affordable tourbillon match it with the big dogs? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin”

Omega Speedmaster “Tintin” Oct 6, 2018

WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin”

The story of Omega’s Speedmaster “Tintin” is the tale of a watch that almost never was. The same goes for Nathan and his red-and-white chequered dial Speedy. When did you first see/hear about it? I have always found the most interesting watches to be unique variations of classic designs. The Tintin fits this description perfectly, … ContinuedThe post WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: 5 solid vintage watches you can buy in Australia right now

Rolex market Oct 2, 2018

LIST: 5 solid vintage watches you can buy in Australia right now

I don’t think we’d be telling anyone anything new by saying vintage is sooo hot right now. Price escalation, predominantly driven by the vintage Rolex market at auction, has created incredible demand for vintage timepieces. But it can seem we get the short end of the stick in the land Down Under when it comes … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 solid vintage watches you can buy in Australia right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Qualité Fleurier

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Qualité Fleurier Sep 28, 2018

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Qualité Fleurier

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Choosing to throw its hat into the ring at a point when the mechanical watch industry was still very much feeling the effects of near extinction during the Quartz Crisis,...

LIST: 5 utterly useless complications and why we love them

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.

LIST: Do I still rate my top 10 watches of 2017? Uh. Hmmm. Some of them?

LIST: Do I still rate my top 10 watches of 2017? Uh. Hmmm. Some of them?

There are all kinds of forces at work when you’re under pressure to come up with your ‘best of the year’ lists. There’s end of year fatigue. There’s the hype around new releases, late in the piece. There’s bias of every possible variety. It’s much more clear-eyed in September of the year after. So here … ContinuedThe post LIST: Do I still rate my top 10 watches of 2017? Uh. Hmmm. Some of them? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watches Star alongside the Cars at RM Sotheby’s Auction in Battersea Park

Sotheby’s and its motoring affiliate, RM Sotheby’s, took things a little further last week at the annual car sale held in London’s Battersea Park when it created a pop-up watch shop to sell a few pieces direct.

Talking Football and Watches with QB Gino Torretta

Talking Football and Watches with QB Gino Torretta

Revolution USA’s editor caught up with Gino Torretta, a former quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes who won the Heisman Trophy in 1992.

INTRODUCING: Quartz traveller – the Grand Seiko Sport 9F86 Quartz GMT Collection

Grand Seiko Sport 9F86 Quartz GMT Sep 3, 2018

INTRODUCING: Quartz traveller – the Grand Seiko Sport 9F86 Quartz GMT Collection

When jetting off overseas, I like to pack light and travel easy. Between checking-in and shuffling my way through airport security and customs, to managing the sleepy-eyed excitement, that usually leads to increased bouts of forgetfulness. For me, the entire experience must be as uncomplicated as possible. That’s where a very handy GMT watch comes … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Quartz traveller – the Grand Seiko Sport 9F86 Quartz GMT Collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ep. #94 The Pros & Cons of Vintage Watch Collecting

Two Broke Watch Snobs

Ep. #94 The Pros & Cons of Vintage Watch Collecting

Want to know what TBWS is planning for their 6,000 Instagram follower giveaway? Be sure to listen in this week to find out! This episode also details some of the pitfalls and benefits collectors experience when deciding to pursue the vintage game.

HANDS-ON: Blue moon rising – Raymond Weil’s Maestro Moon Phase

Rado xically it’s also amongst Aug 27, 2018

HANDS-ON: Blue moon rising – Raymond Weil’s Maestro Moon Phase

Call me a romantic, but the moon phase complication is amongst my favourites. Paradoxically, it’s also amongst the least functional - tracking the waxing and waning of our most significant satellite isn’t something that’s high on my list of life priorities. And when the topic does come up, I can, you know, look at the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blue moon rising – Raymond Weil’s Maestro Moon Phase appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INSIGHT: Flipping perceptions – why Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo is so significant and such great value

Bulgari s Octo Finissimo Aug 23, 2018

INSIGHT: Flipping perceptions – why Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo is so significant and such great value

Every now and then, among the hundreds of new watches I get to see and handle each year, one will stop me in my tracks. That happened with Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Automatic when I first encountered it in early 2017 – and it’s what happens again and again every time I see it, handle it, … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Flipping perceptions – why Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo is so significant and such great value appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: One of the greats – the Tissot Visodate

Tissot Visodate Here Aug 22, 2018

VIDEO: One of the greats – the Tissot Visodate

Here at Time+Tide we spend a goodly amount of time talking about the latest watch releases. Well, this isn’t one of those times. Instead, today we’re talking about a stone-cold classic that’s as good today as when it was first released – the Tissot Visodate. The Visodate is an historical reissue of a mid-century watch … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: One of the greats – the Tissot Visodate appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: Ultra-thin heavyweight – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in gold

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Aug 19, 2018

IN-DEPTH: Ultra-thin heavyweight – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in gold

The story in a second: Bulgari’s latest take on the Octo Finissimo Automatic is the anti-gold gold watch. How about a riddle to start your Monday off right? When is a gold watch not a gold watch? When it’s Bulgari’s darling, the Octo Finissimo Automatic, in rose gold. Now, obviously it’s a gold watch, but … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Ultra-thin heavyweight – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic – the most important movement of 2018?

Baume & Mercier Aug 14, 2018

IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic – the most important movement of 2018?

The story in a second: Classic on the outside, contemporary on the inside. Baume & Mercier are onto a winner here. I’ve always thought Baume & Mercier were at their best when they were playing with the classics. The Clifton, with its classical proportions, vintage inspiration and strong value offering, is a proposition that was … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic – the most important movement of 2018? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Smaller and Better: The new Cartier Santos 2018

Cartier Santos 2018 DEPLOYANT - Aug 11, 2018

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.

LIST: 5 of the best watches from the good old U S of A

LIST: 5 of the best watches from the good old U S of A

It might surprise you to know that in the first half of the last century, America was regarded as the force to be reckoned with when it came to watches - especially modern, efficient and mass-produced watches. But now, with great legacy brands like Waltham and Illinois consigned to the scrapheap of history, while others, … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 of the best watches from the good old U S of A appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Longines HydroConquest receives a substantive, stylish upgrade

Longines HydroConquest receives Aug 9, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Longines HydroConquest receives a substantive, stylish upgrade

If we’re guilty of one thing when it comes to Longines watches here at Time+Tide, it’s that we maybe focus a little too hard on their heritage heat. It’s something that Andrew realised a while back when he explored their outstanding Master collection, and it’s something I realised at Basel when I saw the latest … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Longines HydroConquest receives a substantive, stylish upgrade appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MY WEEKEND WITH: The Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic in the wilds of Queensland

Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic in Aug 2, 2018

MY WEEKEND WITH: The Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic in the wilds of Queensland

A little over a week ago I found myself paying more attention than usual to the pre-flight safety spiel. Perhaps due to the fact that I was standing in a sunny clearing, looking at a helicopter. “Don’t go near the tail rotor, don’t put your hands up when you get out, and if you lose … ContinuedThe post MY WEEKEND WITH: The Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic in the wilds of Queensland appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Spot The Watch: A Teddy Bear and a 1977 Austin Mini

Spot The Watch: A Teddy Bear and a 1977 Austin Mini

Who comes to mind when you think of a green British Leyland Mini 1000 and a brown teddy bear? We take a look at the watch collection of what is perhaps the world's greatest comedian.

LIST: Why these 3 Seiko Cocktail Times are perfect for a woman’s wrist – and what to wear them with

Seiko Cocktail Times are perfect Jul 25, 2018

LIST: Why these 3 Seiko Cocktail Times are perfect for a woman’s wrist – and what to wear them with

It’s little wonder that when Seiko released its Presage Cocktail Time watch to the international market last year (until then it was available only to the Japanese domestic market) it was an immediate hit. The gorgeous, sunray-patterned dial, the chic colours, the tremendous value for money … Although pitched as a men’s watch, it gained … ContinuedThe post LIST: Why these 3 Seiko Cocktail Times are perfect for a woman’s wrist – and what to wear them with appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: A Black Beauty? – TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 DEPLOYANT Jul 18, 2018

Review: A Black Beauty? – TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16

When it comes to avant-garde and contemporary watch designs, one brand stands out from the crowd: TAG Heuer. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the Calibre 16: a watch aimed at budding collectors.

Grand Seiko fanatic Jul 14, 2018

WHO TO FOLLOW: @MrGrandSeiko – no prizes for guessing this guy’s favourite brand

Sydney-sider Daniel Yong (AKA @MrGrandSeik0) is a teacher by day, and Grand Seiko fanatic by night. When he’s not working, you might catch him in a random café in Sydney with either a cappuccino, espresso, or a glass of whisky (depending on his mood and time of day, of course), accompanied by good reading material. Hi Daniel, what’s your … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @MrGrandSeiko – no prizes for guessing this guy’s favourite brand appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Grand Seiko 101 – 3 things you need to know

Grand Seiko 101 – 3 things Jul 6, 2018

VIDEO: Grand Seiko 101 – 3 things you need to know

For years Grand Seiko was a very underground, for-those-in-the-know type brand; its visibility outside of Japan was limited, and its passionate supporters revelled in the arcana of cryptic reference numbers, nicknames and shorthand galore. All that changed a few years ago when Grand Seiko went global, but there’s still an air of mystique around the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Grand Seiko 101 – 3 things you need to know appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.