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Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II Mar 23, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in Oystersteel (ref. 126710BLRO), with a Jubilee bracelet

You’ve either been sleeping or taking a break from social media to have missed the news on this one. As part of their new Baselworld 2018 releases, Rolex have released for the very first time a ‘Pepsi’ GMT-Master II in ‘Oystersteel’ (which is the new Rolex terminology for their 904L steel). Yes, a two-colour red … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in Oystersteel (ref. 126710BLRO), with a Jubilee bracelet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Tudor watches from Basel 2018 Mar 22, 2018

VIDEO: 4 of the best Tudor watches from Basel 2018 – including the GMT that has everyone talking

I always feel a slight apprehension walking into the Tudor press presentation at Baselworld. My expectation levels are maxed, and I’m always worried that the new range won’t live up to the high standards of the previous year. And, as usual, I needn’t have worried, as Tudor’s Basel 2018 collection is STRONG. New dials, movements, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 of the best Tudor watches from Basel 2018 – including the GMT that has everyone talking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko SBGR311 Limited Edition – Mar 21, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGR311 Limited Edition – celebrating 20 years of the 9S in style

At the heart of many Grand Seiko watches beats the mighty 9S calibre, which is celebrating its 20th birthday, and the location of the party is Baselworld 2018. There’s a swathe of new offerings on the table, including this deliciously dialled number, the Grand Seiko SBGR311. Vital statistics Excuse me if I rush through the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGR311 Limited Edition – celebrating 20 years of the 9S in style appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA373 Mar 21, 2018

HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA373 and SBGA375 – blue and champagne dials added to the family

In addition to the scene-stealing 9S 20th anniversary pieces, Grand Seiko have announced two new Spring Drive models at Baselworld 2018. Reference SBGA373 with a champagne dial, and SBGA375 in rich blue. Vital statistics With its inexorably smooth sweeping seconds hand, there’s something hypnotic about Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive technology, powered and regulated by an … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA373 and SBGA375 – blue and champagne dials added to the family appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Longines Conquest V.H.P Gold Coast Mar 3, 2018

EDITOR’S PICK: The Longines Conquest V.H.P. Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games has the craziest damn colourway we’ve seen in a long time (and we can’t look away)

Editor’s note: It’s just 37 days until the 2018 Commonwealth Games, to be held on Australia’s glorious high-rise holiday haven, the Gold Coast. This alarming reminder brings one of the oddest, in its way quite refreshing, watch releases of the year sharply back into focus; the Conquest V.H.P. Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games edition. I don’t know if it’s … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: The Longines Conquest V.H.P. Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games has the craziest damn colourway we’ve seen in a long time (and we can’t look away) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Cartier Tank Cintrée DEPLOYANT - Mar 2, 2018

Review: Hands-on Cartier Tank Cintrée

Full hands-on and review of the beautiful Cartier Tank Cintrée - a timeless piece wearing Cartier signature. With live photos and videos

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Grand Seiko celebrates Feb 28, 2018

HANDS-ON: High-end quartz – Grand Seiko celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 9F with two limited editions (SBGT241 and SBGV238)

If you’re a regular reader, I’m willing to bet that your views around quartz timekeeping will be pretty negative. After all, this is a technology that was (almost) responsible for the downfall of mechanical watches. But, as you’re about to find out, not all quartz watches were created equal. Sure, there’s the cheap and cheerful … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: High-end quartz – Grand Seiko celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 9F with two limited editions (SBGT241 and SBGV238) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Ressence Type 2 e-Crown Concept- Feb 28, 2018

Review: Hands on with the Ressence Type 2 e-Crown Concept- dawn of a new era

We explain the Ressence Type 2 e-Crown and why it is an exciting development and the dawn of a new era of smart integration between the mechanical watch and the internet.

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Breguet Reine de Naples 8918 Feb 26, 2018

HANDS-ON: Keeping illustrious company with the Breguet Reine de Naples 8918

First shown at Baselworld 2017, the stunner that is the Breguet Reine de Naples 8918 in rose gold is my pick of Breguet’s women’s offerings (in Australia) at the moment. Breguet is all proportion, horological order and watchmaking museum elegance. But sprinkle that heritage with 1.46 carats worth of white diamonds and the ghosts of French royalty, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Keeping illustrious company with the Breguet Reine de Naples 8918 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Omega Speedmaster yet Omega’s ceramic Feb 22, 2018

HANDS-ON: Once in a Blue Side of the Moon – a closer look at the boldest Omega Speedmaster yet

Omega’s ceramic exploration of the Moonwatch has been underway for some time now, starting with the popular Dark Side of the Moon back in 2013. Since then, we’ve seen a bevy of monochromatic models, with numerous blacks on offer, as well as grey and white. Last year, Omega flipped the program a little, adding colour … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Once in a Blue Side of the Moon – a closer look at the boldest Omega Speedmaster yet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Greubel Forsey Différential d’Égalité DEPLOYANT - Feb 22, 2018

Review: Hands-on with the Greubel Forsey Différential d’Égalité

Our hands-on, analytical review of the Greubel Forsey Différential d'Égalité, the first GF watch to feature a jumping seconds.

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Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Black Matte Feb 12, 2018

Where No Watch Journalist Has Gone Before with the BR 03-94

Special correspondent Jim Clash, a lifelong adventurer, was offered a series of military-related experiences, all while wearing the perfect watch, the Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Black Matte Ceramic.

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Vacheron Constantin FiftySix Making luxury watches Feb 11, 2018

HANDS-ON: A prestigious new entry point – the Vacheron Constantin FiftySix

Making luxury watches more approachable without compromising quality is a delicate art, and one that Vacheron Constantin have been quite successful at in recent years. With the unveiling of their all-new FiftySix collection, they have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering some serious, value-packed offerings. All told, the collection is comprised of six models, three in … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A prestigious new entry point – the Vacheron Constantin FiftySix appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Panerai Luminor Due 3 Days Feb 7, 2018

HANDS-ON: Suit ready – the Panerai Luminor Due 3 Days GMT Power Reserve Automatic Acciaio – 45mm 

When it came to Panerai’s latest collection, we’ve already covered off how the Luminor Due was the surprise star. And while it’s fair to say the smaller models accounted for a disproportionate amount of the noise, there was strong representation at the larger end of the scales. In particular this watch, PAM 00944, a full-cream … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Suit ready – the Panerai Luminor Due 3 Days GMT Power Reserve Automatic Acciaio – 45mm  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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H. Moser & Cie step outside Feb 6, 2018

HANDS-ON:  H. Moser & Cie. step outside their comfort zone with new Endeavour Flying Hours

When you think of H. Moser, a select handful of words come to mind: classic, traditional and, of course, fumé. There’s also the other side of the business that loves taking potshots at the industry with its polarising marketing tactics (as we all saw once again during SIHH), but in the halls of SIHH our … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON:  H. Moser & Cie. step outside their comfort zone with new Endeavour Flying Hours appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Prospex SSC673P diver’s chronograph  Feb 2, 2018

HANDS-ON: Fun in the sun – the Seiko Prospex SSC673P diver’s chronograph 

If you’re looking for a watch with bells, whistles and some serious style, you should probably check out this feature-heavy diver, the Seiko Prospex SSC673P. It’s part of a series of three limited edition blacked-out divers called - appropriately enough - the Black Series. The other watches are time-only affairs, in automatic and solar configurations, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Fun in the sun – the Seiko Prospex SSC673P diver’s chronograph  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Prospex SNE493P Late last Feb 1, 2018

HANDS-ON: Light in the darkness – the Seiko Prospex SNE493P

Late last year, Seiko announced a series of limited edition Prospex divers, featuring blacked-out cases and the evocative name of ‘The Black Series’. The story behind the name and the black-and-orange concept is the murky, mysterious world of night diving. But honestly, for me this watch is less about the story behind it and more … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Light in the darkness – the Seiko Prospex SNE493P appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jan 27, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Planétarium 

While we all know that Van Cleef & Arpels love a bit of poetry, I get the feeling that they also have a major thing for swans. Huh, what? You know, the way swans glide across the water, all elegance and beauty, no visible effort – while paddling furiously beneath the surface. Well, that’s how … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Planétarium  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Bausele Terra Australis “Red Back” Jan 25, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Bausele Terra Australis “Red Back”

When Felix first took a peek at the Terra Australis made by Aussie watch company Bausele, what he saw before him – to paraphrase his own words – was the preliminary sketch before the finished painting. Fast-forward to today and those metaphorical pencil marks are now barely visible under brushstrokes of paint, with the brand … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bausele Terra Australis “Red Back” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Blue Jan 24, 2018

HANDS-ON: Feeling Blue With the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Blue Ceramic

Hublot is another one of those brands that polarises watch enthusiasts, and rightfully so. On one hand, the brand is constantly releasing new product with boundary-pushing design, and engaging in partnerships with every industry, charity, and destination one can imagine, eventually pushing us all to the point I lovingly refer to as THS - Total Hublot … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Feeling Blue With the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Blue Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Casio ns are more relaxed Jan 23, 2018

HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date

While the rules about how a man should dress for formal occasions are more relaxed than in the past, they are still governed by the principles of timelessness: elegance, discretion, refinement and restraint. Self-expression and individuality are all very well, but wearing a chunky, sporty watch with a dinner suit (or even a formal business … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Jan 22, 2018

HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years” 

IWC’s Portugieser line is, in Australia at least, one of their most popular - and, of all the models, one of the perennial favourites is the classically handsome Portugieser Chronograph. Which is why we’re particularly interested in the Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years”. Quick recap in case you’ve been living under a rock for the last … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years”  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Franck Muller Jan 21, 2018

HANDS-ON: Hoisting the high spirits flag with the Franck Muller Color Dreams

My art deco admiration and monochromer habits have always had me on Team Casablanca considering Franck Muller’s selections. But it is party season after all, so I am easing up on the classic palette and eyeing off a completely different proposition. The Color Dreams collection is a parade of watches with one exuberant mission: to … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Hoisting the high spirits flag with the Franck Muller Color Dreams appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT Jan 20, 2018

HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT is, in marked contrast to the Polaris Automatic, a complex beast indeed, with (as you could probably guess) both chronograph and world time functionality in the one case. It’s not the first time we’ve seen this complication-combo, as the very impressive Calibre 752 pops up in sportier parts of their … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Cartier s Santos de Cartier  Jan 19, 2018

HANDS ON: How to update an icon – Cartier’s Santos de Cartier 

It’s a tricky task upgrading a storied and legendary watch such as the Santos - you must innovate while appearing to be unchanging. It’s a job that Cartier have pulled off with aplomb at SIHH 2018. The new Santos is the star in their masculine line-up, a sensitive update that brings the design very much … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: How to update an icon – Cartier’s Santos de Cartier  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Ulysse Nardin get their Freak Vision Jan 17, 2018

HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin get their Freak Vision on at SIHH 2018

After a warm reception to the forward-thinking Freak-based Ulysse Nardin Innovision 2 at SIHH in 2017, the highly anticipated production variant - dubbed the Freak Vision - took centre-stage at the brand’s ocean-themed booth at SIHH. Of the original 10 patents (four issued, six pending) that found their way into the concept watch, three have … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin get their Freak Vision on at SIHH 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition Jan 16, 2018

HANDS-ON: Why the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “150 Years” is the underdog of their anniversary collection

By now you’ve likely been beaten over the head with the endless coverage of IWC’s cool Tribute to Pallweber, with its jumping hours and minutes, and  seen the additions to the growing Portofino collection. Hiding in the corner of IWC’s presentation, alongside a pair of Big Pilot models rested a lone chronograph – the IWC … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Why the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “150 Years” is the underdog of their anniversary collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Montblanc 1858 Chronograph According Jan 14, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph

According to Montblanc’s Head of Watches, Davide Cerrato, the 1858 collection - the star of their SIHH 2018 lineup - is a “very important second sports line, one that really extends the offer of Montblanc, an offer that before was completely focused on classical watches”. At the core of the 1858 collection’s identity is its vintage … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Montblanc 1858 Automatic Jan 14, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Automatic

In 2016, Montblanc announced a new line, the 1858, a vintage-inspired sports collection. This year, under the keen direction of Montblanc’s Head of Watches Davide Cerrato, the entire 1858 line has received a stylish and oh-so-smart update. There are more complex versions, but the entry-level piece is this, the Montblanc 1858 Automatic. Montblanc 1858 Automatic steel … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph LE Jan 14, 2018

HANDS-ON: The green-dialled Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph LE … in steel

As SIHH kicks off, I’m prepared to bet – yes, even on the opening day – that this chronograph will emerge as one of the top watches of the week. Because it’s just so darned gorgeous and it has a great backstory. As you may know, in 2007 Montblanc took over the historic Minerva manufacture … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The green-dialled Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph LE … in steel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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