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Vintage Ebay Watch Find: Longines Nonius Valjoux 72 Vernier Seconds Hand
World's first practical fractions of a second display on a watch was actually invented by Longines for the Helsinki Olympics and was only released in 1968.
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World's first practical fractions of a second display on a watch was actually invented by Longines for the Helsinki Olympics and was only released in 1968.
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There are two things you cannot escape at Rio 2016. The first is the shadow of Michael Phelps, which stretches as long and as far as that of Christ the Redeemer, the Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ that towers above the city. He is everywhere. On posters, billboards and most of all people’s lips. … ContinuedThe post BREAKING NEWS: New Omega chief executive stands by his man Phelps, and gets a personal email of thanks appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we look at six recommendations for a timeless watch that will stand the test of time.
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Gold. It’s the original precious metal – with a lustre that has shone unabated for millennia. Gold is the universal symbol of success, power, status and, obviously, wealth. These markers, while making it such a desirable material, can also make it tricky to wear, especially if you’d rather not look like a Boxster-driving-try-hard. On top … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: How to wear a gold watch, with Cartier and Chris Edwards appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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For some reason we’ve been humming ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ this week and exhibiting a far greater than usual interest in the sports of fencing and field hockey (the Kookaburras beat the Irish 1-0 on Wednesday). It must also be said that the occasional call and response of Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! Has … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 5th August, 2016 – Manga, irony and a suspiciously familiar dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Patek Philippe Nautilus shot to fame for its iconic case design and was easily one of the most expensive regular production steel watches of its time. So iconic is the poster watch combination of steel and blue dial that the Patek Philippe Nautilus remains one of the most sought after collections after more than 30 years in production.
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With Suicide Squad in cinemas (and trending poorly on Rotten Tomatoes) we’ve got bad guys on the brain, and we can’t help noticing that when it comes to Hollywood, there are two distinct trends, the first noted by Empire: “If Marvel has the best superheroes, so the prevailing geek-logic goes, then DC has the coolest villains.” … ContinuedThe post LIST: 6 watches for all 6 types of super-villain, just in time for Suicide Squad appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In-depth review of the Louis Moinet Memoris 200th Anniversary Single Button Chronograph, with high res pics, analysis, specs and price.
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Review of the Rolex Sky Dweller, with hands-on analysis, high resolution live photographs, comparisons, specifications, and price.
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Deployant met with Torsti Laine, maker of the Laine Chronograph and got the details on his hand finished labour of love.
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In this week's Throwback Sundays, we look at the category of unisex watch. This week's selection includes Zenith, Rolex, Panerai, JLC, Sinn and IWC.
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Franck Muller was at a point in time an interesting brand to read about, for its innovative case shapes and unique complications; to name a few, the Crazy Hours, Secret Hours and the Giga tourbillon. While they are still popular in some markets today, most would say that the days of its fame are over. Diluted grey market prices and competition from brands like Richard Mille have largely eroded its past stature.
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Hands-on review of the Casio G-Shock MRG-G1000HT 20th Anniversary limited edition watch, "The Hammertone" with detailed analysis, specs and price.
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To paraphrase Stipe et al – it’s the end of the week as we know it. We started off the week watching highlights of Juventus’s 2015 Seria A finals in preparation for Monday night’s Q&A; with players hosted by Hublot. After such a promising, ahem, kick-off to the week, the following days raced by in a blur … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 29th July, 2016 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Press release and analysis on the Swatch Group results for the first half 2016
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At the crossroads of yet another global recession, a follow up edition of the Reverso à Eclipse with a enamelled painting of Van Gogh brings needed salve.
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Montblanc's presence in the watch arena over the past few years have been largely built on the premise of price differentiation. Frequently seen in various articles, many rave about Montblanc's value for money timepieces. Montblanc's market strategy is a clever one considering the industry's need to target the middle class segments with affordable timepieces.
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Sought after, you might not be able to find a classic Austin-Healey, but you can celebrate nostalgia with the latest Frederique Constant Vintage Rally.
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Second part of our chat with Watchmaking legend Stephen Forsey. We talk more about finishing, the state of the industry and his heros.
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At the upcoming Geneva FOUR auction, Phillips Watches presents a mythical Patek Philippe Ref 1518 in stainless steel one of four known.
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Rolex's Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 has a new face. Possibly the very model and design that is the most produced in the world, the Rolex Datejust is possibly the most loved and hated collection in the world of Rolex. Released at the latest Baselworld, the 'new' Datejust is now in 41 mm with a Rolesor, 2 tone case and champagne dial.
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We talked to Stephen Forsey (of Greubel Forsey) on diverse issues. From the Naissance project, to the state of the business and fine finishing. Listen in.
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Deployant Indonesia friend @indohorology’s unique Greubel Forsey Invention Piece No. 1 was stolen Wednesday 13th July in Indonesia from the home of a collector. The IP1 is signed #10/11, and features the only instance of a polished bezel in the series (all other pieces have brushed-finish bezels). The watch was stolen without its papers, which areRead More
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The IWC “Da Vinci” Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (Ref. 3750) was an epic statement of IWC’s arrival as one of the premier watchmakers of our generation.
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A collector reviews his own Patek Philippe Ref. 5270 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, and tells the tale of how he got besotted and bought the watch.
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Change is an inevitable consequence of life but the surety and consistency of Rolex is what makes it psychologically the most appealing brand in the world.
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The all-new Breitling Avenger II Seawolf Blacksteel, with pricing and technical specification. Click here to find out more!
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Just as much as we love to talk about watches, we are also continuously on the lookout to spot industry moves and trends. We first pointed out the callous arms race for bronze case watches, and it seems like there is yet another trend on the rise in the emergence of steel case watches in premium lines. For those less familiar with the metals, for premium brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, steel is usually associated with sports models and their classic models are seldom made in steel.
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The creative visions of one Swiss artist and one Swiss watch brand unite to create a timepiece destined to win over the hearts and minds of a new generation.
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A. Lange & Söhne celebrates the re-opening of Lange Boutique in Ginza, by announcing two dial additions to the Saxonia Automatic line.
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