Adrian Ballinger puts Favre-Leuba through its paces
Explorer and guide Adrian Ballinger knows the importance of an accurate timepiece on the mountain.
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Explorer and guide Adrian Ballinger knows the importance of an accurate timepiece on the mountain.
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We take a look at one of the latest offerings from Breitling: the new Navitimer 8 B01 Chronograph, fitted with an in-house movement.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In terms of value for money, it really doesn’t get any better than Seiko. From the humble Seiko 5 to the mighty Grand Seiko, no manufacture offers quite as much...
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Last week, Montblanc officially opened their seventh Australian boutique, at Chadstone in Melbourne – Australia’s largest high-end shopping precinct. And I must say that Montblanc looked right at home, nestled amidst some of the largest luxury and fashion names in the world. The brand has a strong presence in Australia, with six other dedicated retail … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Montblanc opens new-look boutique, their 7th in Australia appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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I don’t think we’d be telling anyone anything new by saying vintage is sooo hot right now. Price escalation, predominantly driven by the vintage Rolex market at auction, has created incredible demand for vintage timepieces. But it can seem we get the short end of the stick in the land Down Under when it comes … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 solid vintage watches you can buy in Australia right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing three new colourways of the HYT Skull 48.8 - Skulls now available in Blue, Red and Green.
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I think we’ve all found ourselves in a similar situation to this before: you wake up, the morning after a big night out and all is seemingly well. At least until the night’s events start trickling back into your mind’s eye, and an odd sensation begins to stir deep down inside, giving you the feeling … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Regrets, I’ve had a few – how to handle buyer’s remorse appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The watch industry is, in general, pretty big on segmentation. According to them, we should be wearing something different for every different activity in our lives. But that way madness lies. I’m a fan of watches that fit a range of purposes, and ranges don’t come much wider than sports AND luxury. So, … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: 5 sports luxury watches that deliver on both fronts appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In Memoriam: Günter Blümlein. A true visionary and a giant of the industry. We take a moment to respect his passing, with images of his life.
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September was very much a mix of cars and watches, which understandably go hand in hand. The strongest commonality between the two hobbies? The collectors - and their unwavering passion. To kick off September, I made my way down to the German Auto Show 2018, put on by the Volkswagen Club of Victoria. I know enough … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 14, September 2018 – some cars, more watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Choosing to throw its hat into the ring at a point when the mechanical watch industry was still very much feeling the effects of near extinction during the Quartz Crisis,...
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Nomos Glashütte and The Hour Glass prsents the latest collaboration: the new Tangente "Red Dot". Two dial options, each limited to 100 pieces.
The second edition of the Rado Star Prize UK has been awarded to a design student who made a coffee table inspired by the Giant’s Causeway.
The Tudor 1926 collection is named in honour of the year in which Hans Wilsdorf planted the seed of Tudor.
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The most straightforward definition of the word complication is “a difficulty”. But not to state the obvious, nothing is simple about being complicated. And as watchmakers and watch lovers know, when it comes to watches and their complications, there’s far more than just their difficulty of design and manufacture to appreciate. These added intricacies built … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 utterly useless complications and why we love them appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
One of the greatest horological concepts Zenith ever created has now evolved into a new movement that, de facto, makes this new Zero G the real flagship Defy.
Hublot’s penchant for celebrating, commemorating or generally revelling in anything that can possibly result in a Big Bang variant brings us the Spirit of Big Bang Blue.
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2018 marks the 35th anniversary of G-Shocks, and Casio celebrates the occassion with the release of the GLACIER GOLD collection of four G-Shock models with glacier-inspired transparent designs.
Among the maisons that refuse to differentiate between complications for women and men, Patek Philippe reigns supreme, offering chronographs, world timers, perpetual calendars and minute repeaters, all within its standard collection.
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Citizen is offering an updated line-up known as the Citizen Promaster NY008 Asia Limited Series, which offers a variety of new dial options and capitalizes off the previous collection's limited military connection.
Junghans reissued the J88 – albeit slightly tweaked – to great acclaim at Baselworld last year in the form of the Meister Pilot.
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MB&F; amazes once again with the latest - the HM9 Flow. The shapes is inspired by vintage cars and aircraft. And the movement is totally new.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While Grand Seiko has a history of producing dive watches, they were always equipped with a Spring Drive movement well sought-after by recreational divers. But for the first time this...
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We take a look at two Bell & Ross novelties: the BR03-94 RS18, and BR-X1 RS18. Click here to find out how does the two watches stack up.
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Bulgari unveils the brand new Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Monete Wristwatch and Monete Pendant Watch.
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There are all kinds of forces at work when you’re under pressure to come up with your ‘best of the year’ lists. There’s end of year fatigue. There’s the hype around new releases, late in the piece. There’s bias of every possible variety. It’s much more clear-eyed in September of the year after. So here … ContinuedThe post LIST: Do I still rate my top 10 watches of 2017? Uh. Hmmm. Some of them? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Corum collaboration with Italian DJ, composer, and producer Matteo Ceccarini, featuring a piercing blue eye on its dial, the Big Bubble Matteo Ceccarini, or “Anima”, is an eye-catching (pun intended!) piece sure to get people talking.
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If you think of a pilot’s watch, there’s a good chance you’re thinking of a large round watch, with a black dial and bold Arabic numerals. Well, Alpina’s latest, the Startimer Pilot Heritage, ticks none of these boxes, but that doesn’t make it any less of a pilot’s watch. The design of the Startimer Pilot … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Alpina’s Startimer Pilot Heritage – a value-packed GMT with style to boot appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
The eponymous Italian brand Giuliano Mazzuoli released the latest version of its much-loved Manometro watch this summer: the Camouflage.
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