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This week's show was inspired by Kaz's recent experience with a Tiger Concept watch. Is it possible to actually determine what the authentic version of a watch will wear like based on the cheaper, copy version?
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We review one of the latest creations from an independent watchmaker: the Sarpaneva Lunations, from the esteemed Stepan Sarpaneva.
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Icon, heritage, DNA. Just a few of the most overused words in the watch industry.The post The 6 most overused words in the watch industry appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Last year, Longines’ core modern dive watch, the HydroConquest, received a significant stylistic upgrade, with a sleeker design and a ceramic bezel. This year, we see Longines give their flagship diver the full ceramic treatment. On seeing these pictures for the first time, my impression was - who knew the HydroConquest was such a bad beast? … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Longines HydroConquest, now in black ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph might not be the first watch that comes to mind when you think of IWC (it’s not a Pilot for example), but really, maybe you should change that. Just look at Jason’s snaps from our 2018 review. The story in a second: The sportiest member of the Portugieser family … ContinuedThe post IWC make that luxury yacht life look oh-so-good appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Two pieces of exceptional 20th century design come together as a vintage Rolex Day-Date hitches a ride in a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia.
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Highlites, "Live" from Beijing where Corum is showing the novelties for 2019. Line extensions in the Admiral, Golden Bridge, Heritage and Bubble.
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Photo essay of the Asaoka Project Tsunami in a new brown dial. This magnificent watch was captured recently in Baselworld 2019.
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Editor’s note: There were some notable absences at Baselworld 2019. A new Milgauss from Rolex, a new Monaco from TAG Heuer; in fact, the only birthday that happened on schedule, apart from the barnstorming return of Doxa in time for its 130th, was the glorious profusion of Zenith El Primero models. But no missing model was quite … ContinuedThe post ‘Too big, too chunky, not versatile…’ Why the Fifty-Eight was the answer to this guy’s Tudor Black Bay blues … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
That’s right – it’s back, watchfam! This week we’re returning to one of our most goddam beloved reoccurring segments, Guilty Pleasure Watches!
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Full review of the new Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition, the timepiece is a faithful recreation of the original Navitimer in 1959.
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Seiko’s Baselworld press conference is one of my few must-not-miss appointments, if only for a much-needed dose of humour. But for me, the real star of this year’s affair was Ken Okuyama. Mr Okuyama is an industrial designer with an eponymous studio, who made his name in the world of prestige cars, with a folio … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 things you need to know about the Seiko Prospex LX collection, according to the man who designed them appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Well, that’s the somewhat provocative title of this piece by Alex Williams, which cites numerous high-profile celebrities wearing high-ticket price vintage pieces as the driver for this ever-rising tide. For people reading T+T regularly, it’s the tale of ever-increasing premiums on seemingly innocuous sports watches. But, to give credence to the bitcoin hook in the title, there’s … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Are watches the new bitcoin? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Looking to buy a Craffter Blue Strap? Check out our review first to see if it's the right choice for you - photos, specs, and insights inside!
Two Broke Watch Snobs
An in-depth review of the Zodiac Aerospace GMT released at Baselworld 2019 - does this watch truly live up to the hype? Let's find out.
Revolution
Riding the wave of technological advancement, watch manufacturers are going beyond market-ready goods to concoct their very own bespoke alloys.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
It's done, everyone. Baselworld 2019 is behind us and now we can look back at everything with non-frenzied perspectives sans the BS "keeping-up-with-the-horological-jones'" rat-race that consumes us in medias res.
Revolution
At Baselworld, Rolex Day-Date 36 commanded presence beyond its 36mm with ample glitter and colour.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre finds an ideal balance between precision watchmaking and aesthetics with the Master Ultra Thin Enamel series.
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In a watch that was - surprisingly - not shown to media at the brand’s recent townhouse events, Bremont has added to their ‘tested beyond endurance’ tagline with a new strap option for their Supermarine family. Details around the strap are scarce, but the press release describes how, in the event of a marine mishap, … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Bremont’s Supermarine 500 now offered on innovative inflatable strap appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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At Basel, Patek Philippe unveiled a number of women’s timepieces that ran the gamut from functional everyday elegance to show-stopping glamorous.
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I’m not sure if Lou Reed would have liked this watch (I hope he would have), but I know I certainly do. The modern sports line that is the Defy is an increasing priority for Zenith – a key, future-facing pillar for the brand that is both distinctive and incredibly versatile. This new version, all 41mm … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: White heat – the Zenith Defy Classic in white ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We just finished our last appointment at Baselworld 2019, and thus another one is done and dusted. This is my 21st Baselworld attendance, and the show has changed much over the two decades. Over the last six days, we have brought you no less than 40 “Live from Baselworld” reports directly from the Basel MesseRead More
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New Prospex LIne, with 3 sporting adventure. One for Land, one for Sky and one for Sea. Two models for each, one in Ti and Ti with black super hard coating. Making 6 watches in this line, all 44.8mm. All on Spring Drive movements. Starting with the Land runs on the 5R66 with GMT andRead More
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Highlights from Tutima next. And we begin with Patria, a line extension in SS, previously only in RG. Two versions, one as shown in Admiral blue cold enamel dial and a grey dial. Both with in-house hands. Movement is the CT617, 65hr power reserve. Case diameter 43mm. Price € 4,900 incl German VAT. Next aRead More
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Jacob and Co partners with Bugatti to celebrate their 110th Anniversary (Bugatti). Two pieces are new in this series. First a Epic Bugatti in forged carbon over a black DLC Ti base case. Column wheel chrono, bicompax. LE 110 CHF 36,000 before tax. With the French Flag on the dial to match Bugatti’s Chiron 110thRead More
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Grönefeld introduces a new tourbillon for this year. New caliber for the Grönefeld 10th Anniversary – Decennium. Automatic flying 1 Minute tourbillon in a SS cage. Plat case 39.5mm x 10.5mm height. Slate grey dial in solid silver. LE 10pcs numbered 1 out of 10. Price €145,000 before taxes. Peter Chong Live from Baselworld
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New design from Angelus: over the U50, now called the Black Edition. Same U50 one minute tourbillon. Hour min and small seconds in DLC costed. Case in Ti with sandblasting then DLC black coated. WR 300m. 55 PR. Black and grey for inner bezel and hands with SuperLuminova. LE 25 pieces. CHF 30,750. Before taxes.Read More
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Three novelties from Arnold & Son this year, one new dial, one new case, and one new movement. We start with the new dial. On HM Perpetual Moon now comes with an aventurine dial. All tech specs remain the same. LE 28 CHF 31,000 before tax. Next a new case for the Nebula. Now withRead More
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New Lang & Heyne introduces an extension to the Georg, now with a galvanic black dial on silver. Available in rose gold and platinum. Numbered but not limited. Prices are the same prices, plat € 29,050 and in RG € 38,800 without tax. On the news side, Marco Lang is leaving the company. But technically,Read More
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