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TAG Heuer Introduces the Carrera “Cortina Watch” with a Green Gemstone Dial
Singapore watch retailer Cortina continues with its roll-out of special watches to mark its golden jubilee. Following limited editions from Blancpain, Patek Philippe, and H. Moser & Cie. comes the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Cortina Watch. While it might sound like yet another vintage-inspired chronograph, the latest Carrera is unlike anything TAG Heuer has done before. Instead of the usual steel, the case is 18k yellow gold, while the dial is made of maw sit sit, a little-known green gemstone found only in the northern parts of Myanmar. And the hour markers and hands are of course 18k yellow gold to match. Initial thoughts The base-model Carrera powered by the in-house Heuer 02 calibre is an appealing watch to begin with, especially in steel where it’s an affordable proposition with a historical design. But it is primarily a practical, everyday watch, which is arguably what it should be given its history as a motorsports chronograph. The Cortina edition, however, is the opposite. It is pricey, very much so in fact, but it is special. Green is the fashionable colour in watchmaking now, so you might be forgiven for feeling weary when faced with yet another dial in the colour. But green dials certainly capture the zeitgeist of today, and perhaps personify the “hype” watch culture exemplified by the famous olive-dial sports watch. The new Carrera, in contrast, runs counter to that. It is definitely green, but the natural stone dial means it is a intrinsically v...
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Happenings: Heads Up, Watch Lovers – New York Is The Place To Be Next Weekend
The annual WatchTime New York and Windup Watch Fair showcases return to the Big Apple.
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Watch Of The Week: My Dad's Omega Constellation Keeps Me Connected To His Life
How William Li learned about his father through his watch.
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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portugeiser Chronograph IW371620 is a near-perfect warm weather watch
The IWC Portugieser collection is rooted in both class and utility. It was an elegant solution, originally presented in 1939, due to demand for a marine-deck chronometer experience that could be translated into a wristwatch. It was oversized for its time – a rather sporty characteristic – but still every bit as elegant as its … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The new IWC Portugeiser Chronograph IW371620 is a near-perfect warm weather watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WATCH EXPERT BRUTALLY REVIEWS YOUR WATCH COLLECTIONS!
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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye Vanguard
Character watches have enjoyed a resurgence as of late. We’ve seen TAG Heuer x Mario, the revived Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Panther, Konstantin Chaykin and his Minions Joker watch, a plethora of Snoopy releases from brands such as Omega, Franck Muller and Bamford Watch Department and more. In fact, the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye Vanguard appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Get your kicks with Hublot’s Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 connected watch
No other luxury watchmaker has a stronger connection to football than Hublot. As the official timekeeper of the Premier League and the FIFA World Cup, their presence is inescapable, with branding on scoreboards, onscreen graphics and even on the wrists of the officials. Stars of the sport love the brand’s big, bold looks, and with … ContinuedThe post Get your kicks with Hublot’s Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 connected watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Smash and grab theft of MoonSwatch suitcase the latest symptom of watch crime epidemic
During the early hours of Monday morning, there was a brazen smash-and-grab raid at the Swatch store in Amsterdam. After forcing entry, a hooded man broke into a glass cabinet and made off with the window-display suitcase containing the entire BIOCERAMIC MoonSwatch collection. Police were called to the crime scene but, at the time of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Smash and grab theft of MoonSwatch suitcase the latest symptom of watch crime epidemic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Inside man: Why would you wear your watch dial down?
As an ex-pat who’s lived in Australia for the past 20 years, watching British politics unfold of late has been like watching one of your ex-girlfriends self-harm. Things have rapidly got even more disastrous under the new Prime Minister Liz Truss – barely a month into the role, one newspaper is already describing her as … ContinuedThe post Inside man: Why would you wear your watch dial down? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Independent thinking: Six amazing and cool watches from independent watch brands
When it comes to timepieces, there is nothing that beats the incredible world of independent watch brands. Here are some of the best examples.
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This New Timex is an Updated Affordable Watch Icon
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The Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley is seriously funny and the feel-good watch of the year
Richard Mille never shy away from a piece that’s a little bit “out there”, whether that’s the Bonbon collection, Bubba Watson’s RM38 Pink Watch or the brand new Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley. Incorporating sunshine and rainbows, the Smiley takes inspiration from a 1972 publication of France Soir, which saw the trademarking of the ubiquitous … ContinuedThe post The Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley is seriously funny and the feel-good watch of the year appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing: Carrera Fusion: TAG Heuer’s Newest LE Turns The Classic Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Into A Watch (Live Pics, Pricing, And Bonus Pictures Of Vintage Porsches)
Announced yesterday in Paris, these new chronos take the Carrera cursive from the side of the car to the side of the watch.
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Heads or tails for your Rolex? Kicking a ball into a skip for a £15K watch? Sportsmen’s crazy watch bets
You might blame it on the betting culture within professional sport. Or the competitive personalities of top sportsmen that make them that much more willing to take on the bookies. Or maybe it’s simply the fact that many professional athletes are young men on huge wages with far too much free time on their hands. … ContinuedThe post Heads or tails for your Rolex? Kicking a ball into a skip for a £15K watch? Sportsmen’s crazy watch bets appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Grand Seiko make a compelling case for a one-watch collection with their new quartz GMTs
You may have your own opinion about quartz watches, but Grand Seiko has certainly elevated the movement technology to a whole different level. And their new 9F-powered GMT models make a compelling case for half of a two-watch collection, or even a one-watch collection, depending on your needs. A quartz GMT certainly fits the bill … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Grand Seiko make a compelling case for a one-watch collection with their new quartz GMTs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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How to use your analog watch as a compass
With the release of the titanium beast that is the Apple Watch Ultra, many have become interested in the idea of a tool watch. That rough and tumble piece that can get you through anything. However, much in the same way collectors love divers but rarely go diving, most tool watches will rarely touch their … ContinuedThe post How to use your analog watch as a compass appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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What makes a watch GOOD, GREAT, or GRAIL? | A MATTER OF TIME EP 04
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Manime La F is a watch dedicated to the theme of friendship
The most popular watches at the moment are often surrounded by a contextual suffering. Military watches have quite a dark theme, and you could make the argument that dive watches are also the embodiment of surviving harsh conditions. In practice, most watch fans use their watches as extensions of their own tastes instead of life-or-death … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The Manime La F is a watch dedicated to the theme of friendship appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HODINKEE Radio: Considering Customization and Watch Mods
Is the watch industry headed towards a wider acceptance of watch modification? And, if so, is that a good thing?
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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #23 “High-end Jewellery and Watches”
Editor’s Note: Think you have the stones to complete this crossword? Borna tests your knowledge on brands that do high-end jewellery and watches below.The post Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #23 “High-end Jewellery and Watches” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Pierce Brosnan recalls his “knee-shaking” watch purchase in British GQ video
At Time+Tide we love a good ambassador and brand pairing. I even recently prompted the team to participate in a Fantasy Watch Ambassador Draft, matching up celebs who have never been watch ambassadors with various brands. Ambassadors irrefutably draw attention to the brands they represent and, when done properly, create a cultural imprint that ultimately … ContinuedThe post Pierce Brosnan recalls his “knee-shaking” watch purchase in British GQ video appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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One To Watch: How This Young French Watchmaker Is Making Tourbillons Cool
With one subscription watch already in rotation, 25-year-old Remy Cools is just getting started.
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This Watch Costs $100,000! This Watch Brand Is the Definition of Quiet Luxury
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IWC and Filling Pieces create the perfect watch + sneaker pairing
IWC’s recent partnerships with Pantone, Orlebar Brown, Hot Wheels and more have yielded a variety of takes on different models from their collection. Their latest collaboration sees a green-tinged, effort bound in leather, rubber and ceramic, as Filling Pieces, a Dutch footwear brand, pay tribute to IWC’s “Woodland” Pilot’s Chronograph, released at this year’s Watches and … ContinuedThe post IWC and Filling Pieces create the perfect watch + sneaker pairing appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Photo Report: Wild Watches, Great Debates, and Good Times at Dubai Watch Week's Horology Forum in New York
The major watch event brought out collectors and fans from around the world and, of course, their best watches.
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Watch Of The Week: The Watch I Built Represents Just How Far I've Come
My school watch has been with me since the beginning of my career.
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What do the different grades of titanium actually mean for your watch?
Discovered in 18th century England, titanium has found uses across virtually all aspects of industry, though, naturally, the one that most interests us is attached to your wrist. While Fergus already explored the reasons why titanium watches attract significant premiums, I wanted to delve further into the metal and try to bring some clarity into … ContinuedThe post What do the different grades of titanium actually mean for your watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Circula ProTrail is a high-tech field watch combining toughness and style
There’s little that can beat a field watch when it comes to day-to-day wear. Divers are often too chunky, and dress watches too delicate, but the mix of practicality and aesthetics on offer with a field watch remains versatile and comfortable. Circula already impressed me with their Supersport, but now they’re back with the ProTrail … ContinuedThe post MICRO-MONDAYS: The Circula ProTrail is a high-tech field watch combining toughness and style appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Downsides of Microbrand Watches [Watch this before buying]
Microbrand watches have exploded in popularity over the past decade, offering unique designs, affordable alternatives to big luxury names, and direct-to-consumer exclusivity. But are they really as good as they seem?...