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Omega Apr 26, 2022

Ed Sheeran shows hardcore watch collectors are also on the MoonSwatch hype train

The raging hype over the MoonSwatch has provoked a maelstrom of opinions. Some people believe it’s a bold collaboration that has reinvigorated the appeal of both Swatch and Omega. Others dismiss the MoonSwatch as little more than a marketing stunt that cheapens Omega’s iconic Speedmaster and even risks diminishing its long-term appeal. As the discussion … ContinuedThe post Ed Sheeran shows hardcore watch collectors are also on the MoonSwatch hype train appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Apr 24, 2022

Six modestly-priced watches from young and emerging watch brands

There are quite a number of young and emerging watch brands these days, and a few of them stand out. We will explore some of these watches today.

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Apr 23, 2022

The Soul Of A Watch: A Contemplation With Beautiful Imagery – Reprise

Why watches? Ask what makes a watch enthusiast tick and the idea of the “soul” of a watch might well feature in the response – the idea that something elevates the watch from a cold object of engineering to something of greater import. Here Ryan Schmidt tracks "soul" down and gets contemplative on its nature along with some very special imagery.

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Rolex Explorer could be your Apr 23, 2022

The Rolex Explorer could be your one watch collection for life

Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the story behind the watch, its evolution over the years, famous (and infamous) wearers, the classic references, and the contemporary versions you should be checking out. This week, it’s the Rolex … ContinuedThe post The Rolex Explorer could be your one watch collection for life appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Apr 22, 2022

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Nothing like a good ol’ impromptu watch meetup

Hey there. It’s Ricardo again with another Friday Wind Down takeover. It was only a matter of time before I would be back for Zach and this week, provided the perfect opportunity to steal the reins. This past Monday, I met up with some #watchfam for a last minute dinner hosted by Derek (@theminutemon) for … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Nothing like a good ol’ impromptu watch meetup appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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The Honest Watch Dealer May 12, 2023

Is the Rolex Market Still Crashing? | Watch Dealer's Market Update

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Mühle Glashütte Apr 17, 2022

3 Reasonably Priced German Watches From The Inhorgenta 2022 Watch Fair By Tutima Glashütte, Mühle Glashütte, And MeisterSinger

Here are three of Sabine Zwettler's highlights premiering at the Inhorgenta 2022 watch fair in Munich, each of which comes from a German brand and each of which will do anything but break the bank.

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Apr 17, 2022

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I buy my wife new watches to climb the waiting list”

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first, second and third parts of our Watch Confessions series in which Time+Tide interviewed anonymous members of the community to get them to share their darkest watch-related secrets. In this latest instalment, one watch guy explains how his watch purchases for his wife are heavily tinged with self-interest as he buys his wife … ContinuedThe post WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I buy my wife new watches to climb the waiting list” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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F.P. Journe yet Apr 17, 2022

A Moment In Watch History: Piaget x François-Paul Journe – Reprise

In 1995 Piaget, who was then part of the Vendôme group that would later become Richemont, entered the highest segment of the watch market by releasing a grande sonnerie wristwatch developed by François-Paul Journe. At the time, Journe was a freelance movement designer and hadn’t officially founded F.P. Journe yet.

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Apr 16, 2022

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #7 “Watches & Wonders 2022”

Welcome back to the Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword! We took a small break to focus on Watches & Wonders coverage, but, to refresh your memory, each week we post a new crossword for you to solve with clues that revolve around a particular watch-focused theme. Knowing that most of you come to the site each … ContinuedThe post Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #7 “Watches & Wonders 2022” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Apr 13, 2022

WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: How the MoonSwatch impacted Swatch

Editor’s Note: We have partnered with @watchanalytics to crunch the numbers and dig into the horological market trends and value fluctuations for the references that matter. Last time, we delved into the market status of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton that is rocketing in value. Today we are going to dive into how the MoonSwatch collaboration with Omega has impacted … ContinuedThe post WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: How the MoonSwatch impacted Swatch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Watch Eric May 12, 2023

What Your Watch Says About You! - Don't Use Drugs!!

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Rolex Apr 12, 2022

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I wear a fake Rolex and don’t give a damn”

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first and second parts of our Watch Confessions series in which Time+Tide interviewed members of the community to get them to share their watch-related secrets. In this latest instalment, one anonymous watch lover justifies the apparently unjustifiable and explains why he wears a fake Rolex.  “The thing is I actually wanted … ContinuedThe post WATCH CONFESSIONS: “I wear a fake Rolex and don’t give a damn” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Timex Apr 11, 2022

Watch Of The Week: The Supreme Collector On The Timex He'd Never Sell

Sometimes it seems like every "collectible" watch costs as much as a condo. Here's a rare Timex that's plenty collectible, but not because of the price – it's because the thing was just about impossible to buy.

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Apr 10, 2022

Meet the team! The live video from a watch fair that YouTube has been waiting for…

It’s fair to say we don’t get everything right, all the time. One video I properly botched was in February last year. It was billed as a “meet the team” video. But in reality, it was me talking about the team, on their behalf. Most commenters were positive enough about the broad message: that you could start … ContinuedThe post Meet the team! The live video from a watch fair that YouTube has been waiting for… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Apr 9, 2022

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “Divorce made me buy a crazy expensive watch”

EDITOR’S NOTE: We recently ran the first part of our Watch Confessions in which Time+Tide began to interview members of the community to get them to share their watch-related secrets. In this second instalment, one anonymous watch lover tells how acquiring his dream watch didn’t turn out quite as planned… “Men can often do dumb things … ContinuedThe post WATCH CONFESSIONS: “Divorce made me buy a crazy expensive watch” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Oris ed dealers Apr 7, 2022

WATCH CONFESSIONS: “My watch buying has got out of control – I must’ve spent $2 million”

EDITOR’S NOTE: Grim pragmatism ensures the watch world is not big on public candour. Retailers are totally dependent on the watch brands to secure the most lucrative stock. Buyers are dependent on the whims of their authorised dealers in order to buy in-demand models. The watch media meanwhile is still largely dependent on advertising dollars, so … ContinuedThe post WATCH CONFESSIONS: “My watch buying has got out of control – I must’ve spent $2 million” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Watch Geek May 12, 2022

Axios Pathfinder - a modern interpretation of a vintage field watch

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak have gone Apr 4, 2022

MICRO MONDAYS: The Maen Manhattan 37 delivers an integrated-bracelet watch at a bafflingly great price

In case you haven’t received the memo, stainless-steel, integrated-bracelet watches are white-hot. Scratch that: more like a Texas-sized asteroid flying straight into the centre of the sun-hot. Over the past several years, models like the Patek Philippe Nautilus and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak have gone from finely crafted-yet-anachronistic curiosities of ‘70s watch history, to the … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The Maen Manhattan 37 delivers an integrated-bracelet watch at a bafflingly great price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Piaget Tribute Apr 3, 2022

Model Thin: Piaget Tribute To The Altiplano Ultimate Concept Watch

Piaget's Altiplano Ultimate Concept unique piece introduced at Watches and Wonders 2022 is nothing if not contemporary in its construction, but it is also an ode to history, telling the story of the Altiplano Ultimate Concept in notable detail, the watch that was for several years the thinnest mechanical in the world. Nancy Olson takes a look at this world record-setting ultra-thin marvel.

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IWC boss Chris Grainger-Herr Apr 2, 2022

VIDEO: IWC boss Chris Grainger-Herr is the watch world’s most energetic man

“Look how fast Chris Grainger-Herr walks!” Andrew exclaims at one point in this video as he follows the IWC boss into his booth. It’s a throwaway line but it’s actually instructive, because Chris would appear to be the watch world’s most energetic man. His exploits yesterday offer the perfect example. One moment he’s casually welcoming … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: IWC boss Chris Grainger-Herr is the watch world’s most energetic man appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra – Mar 31, 2022

VIDEO: The slinky brilliance of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra – the thinnest mechanical watch of all time

You’ve probably seen by now that the watch that keeps breaking records has just broken another, becoming the indisputably thinnest mechanical watch of all time. The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra is the logical successor to that title considering Bulgari’s train of innovation, but the most exciting prospect is that they don’t seem to be settling … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The slinky brilliance of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra – the thinnest mechanical watch of all time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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IWC Mar 31, 2022

Introducing: Fly By Night With The IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Ceratanium

A watch for going Mach 2 with your hair on fire (but make it stealthy).

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Watch Geek May 12, 2022

Boderry skeleton watch - first skeletonized watch I would actually wear!

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Breitling Mar 29, 2022

Watch Of The Week: Wearing My Dad's Breitling Chronomat Helped To Heal Our Relationship

The watch isn't really my style, but it brought me closer to the man it once belonged to.

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Cartier Mar 28, 2022

Watch Spotting: Jake Gyllenhaal Drops The Mic At The Oscars With A Secret Cartier - And The HODINKEE Oscar For Best Watch In A Feature Film Goes To ...

We're announcing the winner and watch spotting a secret Tank.

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TAG Heuer Mar 28, 2022

MICRO MONDAYS: The Galvin Watch Company Loimu is a funky-dialled sporty watch at a great price

Galvin Watch Company, a notable Kickstarter success, present their newest creation: the Loimu collection. Affordably priced and with a high-beat Japanese automatic movement, the release shapes up as a left-field choice for a great everyday watch. Behind the brand After gaining noteworthy industry experience working for TAG Heuer and Omega, Finnish watchmaker Susan Galvin who’s now based … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The Galvin Watch Company Loimu is a funky-dialled sporty watch at a great price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Mar 27, 2022

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #6 “Iconic Collections”

Welcome to the Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword! Each week we post a new crossword for you to solve with clues that revolve around a particular watch-focused theme. Knowing that most of you come to the site each day on your mobile phones, we settled on having 10 total prompts – enough clues to solve while … ContinuedThe post Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword: #6 “Iconic Collections” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre host Reverso celebration Mar 27, 2022

Jaeger-LeCoultre host Reverso celebration (and reveal the best engraving on the watch they’ve spotted in the wild)

Events are back! In what had felt like an eternity attending online watch meetups and presentations, the social calendar of in-person events has finally emerged from the Covid freeze of the last two years. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 90th Anniversary celebrations are in full swing, capturing the rich history of the Reverso along with the red-hot contemporary line-up led … ContinuedThe post Jaeger-LeCoultre host Reverso celebration (and reveal the best engraving on the watch they’ve spotted in the wild) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Watch Eric May 12, 2022

Watch Eric - Ep.02 Life of a Dealer, The Hustle Don't Stop!!

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