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SIHH 2019: Cartier delights with Beauty
Cartier had a big showing at SIHH 2019, fielding no less than 75 new references which included fetching re-workings of brand staples such as the Baignoire and the Santos.
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Alpina Seastrong Diver 300 Review: An Overlooked Dive Watch
Once you get the Alpina Seastrong in hand though things appear differently. This cushion cased watch isn't as big as you think due to
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Repost: Live from SIHH 2019: Jaeger-LeCoultre
This is a repost of our Live from SIHH coverage. First published on Jan 15, 2019, 6:57 PM. SGT. The original post was lost in the system crash which caused a corruption of the server database. Jaeger-LeCoultre next. And we start with the Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpetual. Gyrotourbillon. 92 parts, 0.4g, 8.8mm diameterRead More
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HANDS-ON: Peak performance with the very smart Montblanc Summit 2
I’m flying off to Geneva tomorrow, for the watchstravaganza that is SIHH. And on my wrist, as I step onto the plane, will be Montblanc’s latest generation smartwatch, the Summit 2. Now, Swiss brands have been trying their luck at smartwatches for some time now, with the two biggest players in the space being Montblanc … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Peak performance with the very smart Montblanc Summit 2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: How to perfect product placement on the red carpet
The dust (and hangovers) have settled on the 76th Golden Globes, and on some corners of the internet it seems that the pre-show press pack hustle is a bigger event than the awards themselves. And, given the intense competition from brands in this Instagram age to have that red carpet moment, it’s easy to see … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: How to perfect product placement on the red carpet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Around the world with the Breguet Classique Hora Mundi ref. 5717
The remarkable Hora Mundi ref. 5717 made its first appearance in 2011, to an enthusiastic reception. Then, in 2016, when Breguet launched an updated version (ref. 5727) they spoke of it as a replacement for the original. But some things are simply too special to discontinue. Thank goodness – for we rarely encounter a watch … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Around the world with the Breguet Classique Hora Mundi ref. 5717 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Year in Review: Most popular posts of 2018
We had a great 2018, and with a big shoutout and thanks to your great support. Here we review the year with our top 10 most popular posts of the year.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Wired’s tech take on the smartwatch
For a site ostensibly about fine mechanical watches we spend a decent amount of time talking and thinking about watches of the smart variety. But we come at the genre (which is, thanks to Apple, the biggest category of watch in the game at the moment) from a fairly particular (dare I say biased) perspective, … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Wired’s tech take on the smartwatch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Spot the Watch: Nigo, Founder Bape
Nigo is well known for being a big collector of all things. From toys to furniture and also for maxed out bling watches. We spot 2: an AP and a Cartier.
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2018 Revolution Round-up: A. Lange & Söhne
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to watch movement development, we tend to see changes in incremental volumes, anticipating big announcements on specific anniversary years. But our friends at Lange, specifically director of...
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IN-DEPTH: The Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite in Steel - a study in complex elegance
The story in a second: It’s big, it’s complicated, it’s bloody clever. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: I’ve got a real soft spot for German watchmaking, but especially for Glashütte Original. Underappreciated, and painfully under-marketed anywhere outside of Europe, they are one of VERY few brands that manufacture their own dials … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite in Steel – a study in complex elegance appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: An ideal daily diver, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic
Blancpain’s Bathyscaphe is one of those rare, chameleonic watch designs. A watch that, broadly speaking, owes great fidelity to its primogenitor, but a watch that doesn’t look dated. It’s a neutral watch - something that gives the Bathyscaphe broad appeal and great versatility. In steel, it’s a classic, traditional dive watch, but here, in black … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: An ideal daily diver, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jaquet Droz: the brand values and expertise. Invitation to JD exhibition within.
Jaquet Droz: we explore the values of the brand. Through three of its eight codes, viz the Grande Second, Automata, and Ateliers d’Art.
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A Talk With Chopard’s Co-Founder, Caroline Scheufele About Their Ethical Journey To Sustainable Luxury
It’s on the rooftop of the Martinez Hotel during the Cannes Festival, that we were privileged enough to interview Caroline Scheufele in regards to her latest High Jewelry collection unveiled on the opening night and hear more insights about their big announcement during Baselworld and their involvement in fairmined trading. Exclusive interview with the co-founder and creative director of Chopard.
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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.
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EDITOR’S PICK: As speculation rises about Idris Elba as Bond, we speculate about 007’s next watch
Editor’s note: Speculation that Big Idris Elba might be the next man to don the Tom Ford tux and strap on the Walther and take over from Daniel Craig as the next Bond has once again reared its head, and honestly this is something we can all get behind (side note, Esquire’s suggestion of Thandie Newton … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: As speculation rises about Idris Elba as Bond, we speculate about 007’s next watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INSIGHT: How does Hublot love football? Let us count the ways
Hublot understands the power of a good partnership, and they don’t come much more powerful than the FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is one of the biggest events in the world. World Cup Brazil reached 3.2 billion viewers across the globe, with one billion alone tuning into the final. Russia looks set to be … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: How does Hublot love football? Let us count the ways appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A New Examination of the Swiss Watch Industry
Market Share Goes to the Big and Powerful
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton - a Defy Lab-inspired entry level to the collection
It sort of feels like all we’ve been hearing about from Zenith through the last year leading up to Baselworld 2018 has been all things Defy. And fair enough, the Defy Lab is technically the biggest thing since the horological equivalent of sliced bread (the winding rotor perhaps?). As we got closer to the fair, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton - a Defy Lab-inspired entry level to the collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ep. 78 - The Vostok Amphibia… That’s What The Whole Show Is About
Alright, guys - this is the big one. We've been threatening this episode for a while - this week's show is entirely dedicated to the Vostok Amphibia. We discuss the history of the piece and just how much impact it had in Russia during it's creation in 1967. Plus, Kaz breaks down some notable versions of the Amphibia and reveals some of his Vostok grail pieces. This show's got history, movement geekery, sex-talk, and a whole lot more.
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HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil bares all with the Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton
When Raymond Weil designed the Calibre RW1212, their first ever in-house design (produced by Sellita), I suspect part of the mandate was to show it off, hence the open escapement prominently on display - literally showing off a movement they’re rightfully proud of. Well, Raymond Weil doubled down at Basel 2018, exposing not just the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil bares all with the Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Omega bring the value with the updated Seamaster Professional 300M
Twenty-five years is a milestone worth celebrating, so Omega have pulled out all the stops with their latest upgrade of the Seamaster Professional 300M, AKA the Seamaster Professional, AKA the SMP. The SMP is a fairly iconic watch, largely down to its prominent placement on the wrist of Bond (James Bond). Omega have made a … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Omega bring the value with the updated Seamaster Professional 300M appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Titanium case and a new style dial - the Breguet Marine 5517
Last year, Breguet gave us a first taste of their new design for the Marine collection. However, the new look didn’t get the massive attention you might expect for an update of a pillar collection. Not because it wasn’t noteworthy but because the new look was revealed in the form of the Marine Équation Marchante … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Titanium case and a new style dial – the Breguet Marine 5517 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 7 of the best sub-$5000 watches of Basel 2018 - from beyond the glitz of Hall 1
Much of the hype of Baselworld is transfixed on the monolithic Hall 1, where the majority of the media attention is focused on the big industry players from the Swatch Group and LVMH, as well as big indies like Rolex and Patek Philippe. But beyond the glitz, there’s another Baselworld. Hall 2, located across the … ContinuedThe post LIST: 7 of the best sub-$5000 watches of Basel 2018 – from beyond the glitz of Hall 1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, with thinner, smaller case and brand-new movement
Tudor have added another – smaller – member to the Black Bay family at Baselworld 2018. It’s inspired by the “Big Crown” (reference 7924) Submariner, and named after the year it was released. The Black Bay Fifty-Eight faithfully re-creates the smaller case size of the 7924, complete with oversized crown and introducing a brand-new calibre into the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, with thinner, smaller case and brand-new movement appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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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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VIDEO: 8 of the best Seiko watches from Basel 2018
Seeing Seiko at Basel 2018 can be a pretty overwhelming experience. There’s. Just. So. Many. Watches. Trays and trays of them. It’s easy to get distracted, to lose sense of the bigger picture and be bogged down in the minutiae of Presage dials or the subtly tweaked new cases. But we managed to stay above … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 8 of the best Seiko watches from Basel 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8
Omega releasing a new Speedmaster model at Baselworld 2018 is hardly the biggest surprise ever, but still, the high contrast black and yellow colour scheme and novel dial design make the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 an interesting, attention-seeking addition to the family. Vital statistics Fifty years ago, Apollo 8 was the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Breitling introduces the Navitimer Super 8 for Baselworld 2018
The Navitimer Super 8 expresses the distinctive, practical design elements of the Reference 637 in a big, bold wristwatch that is one of the stars of this year’s collection.
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Review: Panerai Luminor Due 38
The Panerai Due 38 is the next big step forward. Will it appeal to Paneristis or will it be the new direction for Panerai into dress watches? We explore.