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Sun’s Out, it’s summer time! Six cool watches that are well suited for the hot weather

In this week's column, we will be taking a look at some cool watches that we reckon are hihgky suitable for the summer season.

Time Trial: Wei Unboxes the New IWC Big Pilot 43mm

Wei unboxes the new IWC Big Pilot 43mm, and also walks us through their patented quick change system that makes changing straps hassle-free.

Time Trial: Wei Goes Hands-On With the New Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

Wei Koh gives us his thoughts on the new, triple-certified, Tudor Black Bay Ceramic in hand.

The Legends of Time: What Makes it Christie’s ‘Auction of the Decade’

A look at the exquisite timepieces on sale that make Christie’s upcoming auction in Hong Kong one of the most anticipated in recent years.

Contest Time! #ShootYourWatches2 Prize: Casio Edifice ECB-20D!

For 2021, #ShootYourWatches2, Casio Singapore is offering the Edifice ECB-20D as the grand prize. Details of the prize and photo contest rules within.

Time Trial: Wei Koh Takes on the 2021 Tudor Black Bay Chrono

Having spent a few days with the 2021 Black Bay Chrono as his daily beater, Wei Koh gives us his take on the latest generation of Tudor’s beloved chronograph.

Cohiba Maduro 5: Some Of The Most Faked Cigars In The World (For Good Reason) – Reprise

The Cohiba Maduro 5 consists of three cigars – all using maduro leaf as wrapper, which gives the cigars a much darker, almost chocolaty appearance. These are upper leaves that have been through fermentation but have seen five years' worth of aging, more than twice the norm. And that's only part of why Ken Gargett thinks these Cuban cigars are so special.

3 GMT Watches For Traveling In Style And On A Budget

One of the things Martin Green enjoys most about vacations is having as little to worry about as possible. That means for a watch he is looking for a versatile, leisurely partner that is as suitable for hiking as it is for drinks and dinner afterward. And while he generally likes to travel in style, his travel watch shouldn’t be too expensive for more of a care-free experience on vacation. Here he looks at three budget contenders for the wrist on your next holiday, whenever that may be.

Grand Seiko – The Nature of Time

As its parent company Seiko Watch Corporation celebrates 140 years in the watchmaking business, Grand Seiko, itself now over 60 years old, joins in the family celebrations with a unique take on nature’s elements surrounding its watchmaking studios .Trees, water, the sky and the subtle shifts between seasons all have been used as inspiration for the year ahead for the undisputed king of Japanese horology…

Burgess Clock B, The World’s Most Precise Pendulum Clock, Is Made To A 250-Year-Old Design By John Harrison, Longitude Prize Winner And Inventor Of The Marine Chronometer – Reprise

Two-hundred fifty years ago, Longitude Prize-winning clockmaker John Harrison made clocks losing just one second per month. But that wasn't enough for him: in his later life, Harrison claimed that he could make a wall clock with a then-unheard-of-precision of just one second over 100 days! And 250 years later, it turns out he was right.

Orient Revives The Iconic Orient World Map Diver

Being faithful to the original while offering visually stunning dial varieties - Orient is continuing to release hit after hit with its "Revival Collection."

Furlan Marri: The Watch Brand the World Needs

Bvlgari challenges the mechanical horology world and stages a mechanical symphony in the new Octo Roma Carillon Tourbillon

Bvlgari extends the already very impressive Octo line with a double whammy in the form of the new, double complication Roma Carillon Tourbillon.

Last Drop 1971 Blended Scotch Whisky: Is This The World’s Most Exclusive Whisky? – Reprise

The idea of Last Drop is to source rare and first-class spirits, usually with considerable age. Some of these products – and in the company's decade of operations, there have only been 13 releases – are extremely limited and seriously expensive. But is it worth it? Ken Gargett reverently sips a dram and shares the results with us here.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Fagliano: A Tantalizing Two-Time Zone Teaser Of What’s To Come

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Fagliano combines the best with the best from 90 years' worth of Reverso variations, offering a pure, classic style that makes this watch both a statement and an understatement, the two faces doubling the impact. And as Martin Green explains, it's just a teaser of what's to come is 2021 as Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates the 90th anniversary of the iconic model.

3 custom Tudor Black Bays in a week! John Mayer’s Undefeated Tudor Black Bay 41mm and Air France’s Fifty-Eight & GMT

Having a relationship with brands and authorised dealers is something any watch collector strives for. If you’re thinking that a quick re-read of How to Make Friends and Influence People will help you with this, we have bad news. This connection is typically developed through purchase history rather than charm, genuine dialogue and friendship. Being a … ContinuedThe post 3 custom Tudor Black Bays in a week! John Mayer’s Undefeated Tudor Black Bay 41mm and Air France’s Fifty-Eight & GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Sunday Rewind: Three Experts Weigh In On The Patek Philippe 5524G Calatrava Pilots Travel Time

A look back at the launch of a stand-out Patek.

Culture Of Time: The Waldorf-Astoria's Iconic Clock, A Gift From Queen Victoria, Is Ready To Run Again

A year-long restoration lets this horological jewel in the crown shine like new.

The Year That Warped Time

Technically, 2020 had as many days as any other year. But it sure didn't feel that way.

Culture Of Time: R.I.P. Chuck Yeager, The Man Who Broke The Sound Barrier

"Everybody that I've ever seen that enjoyed their job was very good at it."

Overlooked – The World’s First Blacked Out Watch

The Porsche Chronograph 1 radically reimagined the sports chronograph in the 1970s, and was designed by none other than Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, who also designed the iconic Porsche 911.

Hands-On: The Baltic Aquascaphe GMT

Nostalgia gets its own timezone.

Vintage Watches: A 1979 Audemars Piguet Two-Tone 'Jumbo' Royal Oak, A 1978 Rolex GMT-Master Mark 3 'Radial Dial,' And A 1950s Universal Genève Tri-Compax

Twenty vintage watches just landed in the Shop, need we say more?

And Now, Here's Your Favorite Watch Nickname Of All-Time

You voted, and here's The People's Champion.

Culture Of Time: R.I.P. Diego Maradona, Soccer Giant And Flamboyant Watch God

He grabbed life (and big-ticket timepieces) with both hands.