Results for WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program)

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Cartier Extra Flat May 21, 2018

IN-DEPTH: the Drive de Cartier Extra Flat in steel - driving the value proposition

The story in a second: A lot of value for not a lot of case. Though “perceived value” has become the new marketing-speak of the last couple of years in the watch industry, there still aren’t that many brands in the luxury watch industry that have taken any real significant strides. Sure, we’ve seen prices … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: the Drive de Cartier Extra Flat in steel - driving the value proposition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 20, 2018

Throwback Sunday: Six Dressy Watches for the Tropics, from Our Archives

In this week's Throwback Sunday, we take a look at dressy watches that are suitable for the tropics. Find out what are some of the watches that we have chosen in this week's article!

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Zenith s sports range May 19, 2018

Reviving Zenith’s sports range with the Defy Classic

Zenith relaunched the Defy collection at Baselworld 2017 with a futuristic high-beat chronograph the Defy El Primero 21, capable of measuring up to 1/100 th of a second. While its design was ‘new’ to the brand, many collectors familiar with the single star brand bemoaned a dilution of brand design, given the Defy’s sha

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Frederique Constant Hybrid Manufacture May 18, 2018

Review: Frederique Constant Hybrid Manufacture: Is your watch smarter than you?

Frederique Constant makes a step further into a possible future of watchmaking combining a traditional automatic movement with a smartwatch module offering the best from both worlds - Frederique Constant Hybrid Manufacture

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May 18, 2018

LIST: 3 cork-poppingly excellent new champagne dials

Not to get too metaphysical with you on a Saturday morning, but does three watches count as a list? Honestly, I’m not sure, and the truth is I couldn’t find too many more ‘true’ champagne dials that were released in 2018. Silver, and other variations thereof, sure. And there’s even one or two I can … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 cork-poppingly excellent new champagne dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT May 17, 2018

IN-DEPTH: The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT Titanium

The story in a second: A funky and practical Hublot packed with style and substance. Launched early last year in Geneva, the Big Bang Unico GMT - which technically is a dual time zone watch and not a true GMT, as there’s no hand running on a 24-hour scale - is the first arrival in … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT Titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Swatch May 17, 2018

Swatch Sistem51 Review: Should You Keep The Receipt?

The first time that I was introduced to a Swatch Sistem51 was in a marketing email from Hodinkee announcing their collaboration with Swatch. The Swatch Sistem51 cost $150, which piqued my interest immediately. It was only a fraction of the cost of anything else that Hodinkee offered (besides a magazine).

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Farer Lander GMT Automatic Having May 14, 2018

HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer – the Farer Lander GMT Automatic

Having previously reviewed the Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla, I thought it was time to explore some more of the British microbrand’s offerings. Enter the Farer Lander GMT Automatic, one of three pieces within Farer’s GMT Automatic range. As I unboxed the Lander, the first thing that grabbed my attention was the dial. Farer describes the … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer – the Farer Lander GMT Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Omega Ever Sold May 12, 2018

Elvis Watch Becomes Most Expensive Omega Ever Sold At Auction - USD1.5mil

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tonight, at the first session of Phillips Watches' Geneva Auction Week: Seven, the Tiffany stamped 18K white gold Omega wristwatch that was presented to Elvis Presley on the occasion of his...

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Rolex Mania Lex Kittichoke May 12, 2018

WHO TO FOLLOW: @VintageRolexMania

Lex Kittichoke is a Thai businessman with a love for family, travel, and a huge passion for vintage timepieces. You might know him on Instagram under the handle @VintageRolexMania. Hi Lex, what’s your daily watch and why? I don’t have a daily watch, I change my wristwatch every day. It brings me joy to see … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @VintageRolexMania appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 11, 2018

Embracing Cryptocurrency - Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry Adopts New Trend

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At a time when many jewelers and watch brands are still debating the move to sell online, Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry, based in Silicon Valley, has integrated cryptocurrency into its...

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May 10, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Seals Watch Co Model C Field Explorer

Start a conversation about vintage wristwatches and you’ll inevitably end up down a military history rabbit hole. With collectors and everyday buyers alike appreciating – and downright loving – the connection these simple military-issued watches have to history. A history that began with the First World War, where a “luminous wristwatch with unbreakable glass” was … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seals Watch Co Model C Field Explorer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Urwerk UR-105 Bronze Guardian Lions May 10, 2018

Introducing the URWERK UR-105 Bronze Guardian Lions Engraved by Johnny ‘King Nerd’ Dowell

The series continues with the UR-105 Bronze Guardian Lions with the engraved artwork of our in-house master engraver, Johnny “King Nerd” Dowell.

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May 9, 2018

Make Your Own Watch in Vegas

The AWCI offers watchmaking workshops for consumers, salespeople and collectors.

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Zenith watches are made? Here’s May 9, 2018

Ever wanted to know how Zenith watches are made? Here’s your chance.

A first for the watch industry: Zenith will be officially opening its manufacture doors to the public, with a tour that encompasses the spirit of Swiss watchmaking.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Where Form May 7, 2018

Review: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph, Where Form Meets Function

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Memovox Polaris, Jaeger-LeCoultre has introduced the all-new Polaris line with five models that pay tribute to the historical sports reference.

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Hamilton Chrono-Matic II 9379 Why May 4, 2018

Hamilton Chrono-Matic II (9379): Why The Hell Aren’t These More Popular?

Why this particular Hamilton Chrono-matic II isn’t more popular among enthusiasts is beyond me. Near as I can figure it, it's because it straddles that shadowed area of vintage watches that isn’t quite old enough to be “real vintage;” yet it hit the markets about a decade too soon for it to get the praise provided by the horology journalism of today.

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Oris Big Crown Pointer Date May 4, 2018

Bronze for the summer: Review Oris Big Crown Pointer Date

Hands-on review of the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date in bronze, a vintage looking watch released at Baselworld 2018. With live images.

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Franck Muller May 3, 2018

VIDEO: Set sail with the Franck Muller Vanguard S6 Yachting

Yacht rock is one of the Time+Tide office’s favourite genres of smooth, easy listening music, so it should come as no surprise that we’re more than willing to get behind the Franck Muller Vanguard S6 Yachting, which see’s the brand’s typical large, curvex case in mirror-like gold holds - well, less watch than you’d expect … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Set sail with the Franck Muller Vanguard S6 Yachting appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 3, 2018

Review: An innovative new remontoir tourbillon: Strehler Trans-axial Remontoir Tourbillon

From the cradle of the indepndents in Baselworld 2018: We take a close look at the innovative new remontoir tourbillon from Andreas Strehler Transaxle Tourbillon

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Bovet May 3, 2018

Bovet Unveils the Récital 22 Grand Récital

Bovet has established the Récital series as one of the key places where the brand can flex its watchmaking muscles, especially when it comes to astronomical complications.

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May 2, 2018

The Watch That Started It All

Every watch aficionado has a story about how they fell in love with watches. It may start with the first watch he or she wore as a child, the first serious watch they received as they entered adulthood, or the watch that they dreamed about owning. Like every passion, appreciating fine watchmaking is a journey that is unique to each and every person.

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Hublot time takes May 1, 2018

New Release: Pelé unveils the new UEFA Champions league watch

In its third year of partnership with the UEFA Champions League™ as its Official Licensed Watch Partner, Hublot time takes on a total blue look.

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Raymond Weil Apr 29, 2018

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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Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Apr 28, 2018

Review: The Subtle Everyday Watch Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde

Blancpain released the new Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde at Baselworld 2018. As its name in French suggests, it contains a large date indicator, and a retrograde day pointer. The classic design is straightforward and the complication useful for everyday wear. The new Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograd

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Apr 28, 2018

Spotted! By AG: Dispatch 9, April 2018 – the Baselworld edition

Wow, what a whirlwind past month. The Time + Tide team again found themselves in the centre of the madness that is Baselworld. This year the fair might’ve been smaller, but we were there in full force, all nine of us. In between what felt like never-ending appointments, I managed to do some spotting. Here’s … ContinuedThe post Spotted! By AG: Dispatch 9, April 2018 – the Baselworld edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Apr 26, 2018

Opinion: Why is Singapore arguably the world’s most important luxury watch market?

The Chief Editor was invited by Chronos Japan to write an opinion piece on his views of the state of the Singapore Luxury Watch Market. This was published in Chronos May issue (vol.76). We reproduce the text of his submission in the original English text. 

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Montblanc Orbis Terrarum There’s Apr 25, 2018

MY WEEK WITH: Travelling the globe with the Montblanc Orbis Terrarum

There’s a lot of important planning that happens in the lead up to Baselworld. But perhaps the single most important question is - what watch do I wear? In previous years I’ve taken a handful of pieces, something I wasn’t keen to do this year, as I find it vaguely stressful travelling with more than … ContinuedThe post MY WEEK WITH: Travelling the globe with the Montblanc Orbis Terrarum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Longines Legend Diver Apr 25, 2018

VIDEO: The Longines Legend Diver that seems to have won everyone over

Oh what a difference a strap makes. Last year, when Longines chose to pair their mighty Legend Diver - a watch the Vice President calls the most successful heritage model ever - with a Milanese loop bracelet, they succeeded in creating a third wave of interest in the model that made its way to the door of Time+Tide in … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines Legend Diver that seems to have won everyone over appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Tudor Editor-At-Large spent Apr 24, 2018

Ross Povey at the Issued 3 Gathering

Ross Povey, our Rolex and Tudor Editor-At-Large, spent the past weekend amongst friends old and new celebrating all things Rolex and Tudor (and a few other cool brands). The focus was issued watches – military pieces, professional tool watches and commemorative timepieces. Welcome to Issued 3…

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