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IWC’s History in Material Innovation
IWC has been one of the single greatest innovators in Swiss watchmaking. It was the first brand to industrialize the split-seconds chronograph, the minute repeater and the perpetual calendar.
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NEWS: Oak & Oscar’s one-of-a-kind Olympic watch
Watch brands and sporting tie-ins. It’s a combo as old as time(keeping). We see it all the time. But you know what we don’t see all the time? Curling. Funnily enough, the sport of sliding large granite stones across sheets of ice hasn’t made too much of an impact on our sun-drenched shores, so when … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Oak & Oscar’s one-of-a-kind Olympic watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5270P-001
First introduced in 2011, the Ref. 5270 is part of a long, illustrious line of perpetual calendar chronographs produced by watchmaking's most revered maison. This year, the reference receives a royal makeover that will break even the most seasoned of connoisseurs: a platinum case and yes, a salmon dial.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
SIXOFOURLIFE Limited Edition Max Holloway Watch
Usually there'll be a watch and someone endorses it or just gets their name attached to it - poof. Done. But that's not what's happening here with the SIXOFOURLIFE Max Holloway Watch - what's happening here is something that's not only special, but really something uniquely intrinsic to modern Microbrands.
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VIDEO: Disassembling a Hublot Unico GMT to see how it works
When it comes to GMTs, you’d be hard pressed to find one as user friendly and as easily operable as the Hublot Unico GMT. As part of our mini-series, exploring some unique Hublot takes on complications, we asked the Head of the High Complication department Emmanuel Missillier how it works? The answer involves some intricate wiring, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Disassembling a Hublot Unico GMT to see how it works appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Photo Essay: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Homage to Walter Lange Piece Unique in Stainless Steel
We covered the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Homage to Walter Lange Piece Unique in Stainless Steel in some detail giving the background story earlier. Here are the live photographs of the unique piece to be auction off by Phillips Auction on May 12/13.
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Traska Freediver Watch Review
It's a watch with no ties to James Bond, SEALAB divers, or Hollywood directors piloting deep sea submersibles, which is fine by me. Here's a closer look at the Traska Freediver.
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VIDEO: What is actually unique about a Hublot Unico movement?
When you name something ‘Unico’, it’s only fair that people ask what is unique about it. At least this was my logic when confronted with an uncased Hublot Unico movement at the manufacture, on a visit that took place after SIHH in January this year. The head of Hublot’s High Complication Department, Emmanuel Missillier, was … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: What is actually unique about a Hublot Unico movement? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Tudor’s Incredible Fabric Straps & What Makes Them So Incredible
The story of how Tudor turned to one of the oldest names in luxury ribbons to create some of the most innovative fabric straps this side of the 21st century.
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Armchair picks: Three most appealing everyday watches from Basel your pocket will thank you for
With all the major Swiss watch companies exclusively presenting their new products during Baselworld 2018, how does a collector like yourself suss out the unique and interesting, yet value-for-money timepieces from clutter in the various forms of media? We pick out watches from Bell & Ross, Sinn and Seiko.
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Ep. #74 - Choosing Watches For Travel
Mike and Kaz talk about some of the cooler watches that slipped through the cracks during their usual Basel World 2018 press coverage. There are some cool finds under $1,000 and a few that might have the Snobs saving their pennies very soon. Guess they'll have to turn to writing cheap Amazon erotica to fund the watch budget.
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Undone Watches Review: More Hype Than Quality?
Is Undone Watches worth your time? Are we talking about a well built watch or just another junker? Get the facts, stats and insights!
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New Release: Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II “Root Beer”
We take a quick look at the other two novelties in the Rolex GMT-Master II collection that were launched in this year's Baselworld: the "Root Beer", in two-tone and full Everose gold option.
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Heitis Watches Okeanos Explorer Review
I've been a huge fan of Heitis Watches and the work DJ Heider (founder, owner, operator) is doing there. Last year I reviewed the Heitis Aviator and the Chronograph. Well, this year Heitis Watches decided to take a step in what would be considered uncharted territory for the brand: a dive watch.
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VIDEO: Pulling apart a Hublot tourbillon cage to see how it works
Hublot have made big strides in recent years to establish watchmaking credibility as a counterweight to its heavy-hitting celebrity power. Regular nominations in various GPHG categories – across womens and mens watches – have been a meaningful benchmark for progress, and new crowd-pleasers, such as the delightful movement architecture of the Meca-10, have opened up … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Pulling apart a Hublot tourbillon cage to see how it works appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Review
Curious about the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical? Find out if this unique manual wind Khaki is right for you with our in-depth review!
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New Release: Breguet unveils its new Marine collection
Distinguished by its modern and dynamic aesthetic, the new Breguet Marine collection forge success through innovation.
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VIDEO: “3 things I was converted to at my first Baselworld”
Meet Daniel. That’s us leaving Basel yesterday below, and that’s Daniel on the right. Daniel loves watches. Daniel has never been to Baselworld. Daniel is now working with us at Time+Tide and when he heard that the convoy was assembling for take-off, he put his hand up. Could he join us? The enthusiasm, the excitement, it … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: “3 things I was converted to at my first Baselworld” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Patek Philippe World Time Minute Repeater Ref. 5531R
Patek Philippe minute repeaters are as musical as their world timers are iconic. With the Ref. 5531R, the two complications have been merged for the first time in the manufacture's long, illustrious history.
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New Release: A Tale of Two Pepsi GMT Watches - Rolex GMT-Master II and Tudor Black Bay GMT
We take a quick look at the two Pepsi GMT watches launched in Baselworld 2018, from Rolex and Tudor. Click here to find out what are the reasons that makes these two GMT watches tick!
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New Release: Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-beat GMT “Special” Limited Edition
This new SBGJ229G Ceramic Hi-Beat limited edition speaks of both the past and the future and does so in the spirit of the 9S caliber that it celebrates.
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New Release: Bell & Ross presents two new Square Divers in perennial favourite colours - blue and bronze
Following the success of the first square diving watch launched last year, the BR03-92 Diver from Bell & Ross is now officially a collection in its own right.
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News: Tudor announces Jay Chou as new brand and #BornToDare campaign ambassador
The TUDOR “Born To Dare” spirit is expressed in a campaign manifesto and supported globally by ambassadors whose life achievements directly result from a daring approach to life. Jay Chou is one of them and Tudor is proud to welcome him to its family.
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Marvels of Engineering: IWC’s Double Chronographs
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Material World: Audemars Piguet’s Pioneering Approach to Material Innovation (Part 1 of 2)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]10,000 years ago a meteorite blasted through the stratosphere and slammed into earth. Into what would be the modern day location of Wakanda, depositing a seemingly infinite supply of the...
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Review: H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Flying Hours
H. Moser & Cie. released the Endeavour Flying Hours earlier this year at SIHH 2018. Many fans of the brand would be familiar with their more classic offerings, but this latest flying hours marks the brand’s venture away from traditional time representation. The Moser Endeavour Flying Hours in 18 K white gold.
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LIST: 8 fast, fantastic watches of Formula One
In the world of F1, where everything is measured in tenths, watches have long played an integral part. In fact, it may come as no surprise to anyone that Formula One teams and watch manufacturers often follow the same racelines, each striving for their own breed of ultimate performance mechanical machine. This year, with the … ContinuedThe post LIST: 8 fast, fantastic watches of Formula One appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A Web First: Mr Porter and Cartier
As luxury e-tailer Mr Porter introduces its latest fine watch partnership with Cartier, Revolution asks Managing Director Toby Bateman about the challenges of selling new luxury watches online.
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Rare Watches: Vacheron Constantin Minute Repeater Ref 4261, circa 1951
We gets hands on with the very rare Vacheron Constantin Minute Repeater Ref 4261, circa 1951, now in Singapore at the VC Ion Boutique from 8 March to 21 April 2018.
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In Conversation with Johnny “King Nerd” Dowell, Master Engraver
Marking a dawning of a new age in watch publishing, Revolution has recently expanded its team, with one of our newest members being a master engraver. A man more used to working on guns, he has recently succumbed to the allure of watch customisation. And it is with huge pride that we introduce our readers to Johnny “King Nerd” Dowell.