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I backed up Baselworld, with a solid stint in London, where - let me tell you - I did some serious watch spotting. So much spotting in fact, we had to split it out. Here we go! Kicking things off, in true British fashion, a London boutique-only edition Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. This is one of only 26, and … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 10, May 2018 – the London Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This week the guys take some time to candidly share the watches they're actually considering as purchases for 2018. The wrist check is also a fun one, as both of the snobs share some old time favorites and a very particular watch that hasn't been on the show for some time. Also, a microbrand offering a 7750 chronograph for under €1,000? Yeah, you bet your ass that made it's way into the discussion.
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One of the big surprises of Baselworld 2018 was Patek Philippe’s decision to add a grand complication model – specifically a perpetual calendar – to the Nautilus line. Or was it? Nautilus-with-complication is an old story (travel time, chronograph, annual calendar have all featured over the years) and the pre-Basel rumour mill was promoting the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5740 – the Nautilus we had to have appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Now a third year into the Sixties series of watches - one that started with a limited production of five colourways of the watch seen here in 2016, and a similar set of colours in a square chronograph for 2017 - Glashütte Original have opted to cut choice out of the equation for Baselworld 2018. A … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Glashütte Original Vintage Sixties – the ultimate green dial of 2018? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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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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You can now own the iconic TAG Heuer Monaco built with modern aesthetics: a solid carbon case, an elegant full black dial and aqua blue chronograph counters.
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In addition to the scene-stealing 9S 20th anniversary pieces, Grand Seiko have announced two new Spring Drive models at Baselworld 2018. Reference SBGA373 with a champagne dial, and SBGA375 in rich blue. Vital statistics With its inexorably smooth sweeping seconds hand, there’s something hypnotic about Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive technology, powered and regulated by an … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA373 and SBGA375 – blue and champagne dials added to the family appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jacob & Co. are set to unveil the new Twin Turbo Furious at Baselworld 2018, building on its predecessor, the Twin Turbo, with the addition of a monopusher chronograph and accelerated twin tourbillons.
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Well, at the end of a week that has focused on Panerai watches, the votes are in. In a recent Instagram poll, 66 per cent of you said that the Luminor is their preferred collection. About the same split could be seen in the comments on various posts. There’s little mystery as to why it … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: We polled people about the Panerai Luminor vs the Radiomir and the results are in appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Revolution investigates whether and how good a time it is to consider spending on the Patek Philippe 5970 perpetual calendar chronograph.
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In this episode of Povey Talks, we learn about Tudor’s most innovative and exciting chronograph: The Tudor “Big Block”.
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Our hands-on, analytical review of the Greubel Forsey Différential d'Égalité, the first GF watch to feature a jumping seconds.
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Grand Seiko celebrates 25 years from the release of the quartz calibre 9F83. Two new references are powered the latest 9F calibre: SBGT241 and SBGV238. The anniversary 9F calibre features an enhanced precision of +5 to -5 seconds per year.
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There are few dials as instantly recognisable in the world of modern watchmaking as that of the Lange 1. This circular watch, with its off-centre hours and minutes dial, subsidiary seconds, power reserve and that instantly recognisable big date. In the opinion of Caragh McKay, watches and jewellery director at Wallpaper* (and founder of McKay … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Designing A. Lange & Söhne – part 2, the detail in the dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Chief Editor to make his selection for the top watches from Geneva this year. The top 5 marques: Audemars Piguet RD#2, Greubel Forsey Différentiel d'Égalité, Ressence e-Crown, A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split and (surprise!) Cartier.
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For over 30 years the Portofino has been amongst IWC’s dressiest offerings, with a rounded Lépine-inspired case, and elegant, elongated Roman numerals. So it comes as no surprise that the line has a prominent place in IWC’s 150th anniversary collection. And while there’s simpler offerings, such as the Automatic and the Chronograph, our eyes (and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: IWC’s Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase Edition “150 Years” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: A. Lange & Söhne novelties for 2018: new releases: the new 1815 Chronograph, the new Little Lange 1, the new Saxonia range with updates on the time only, the outsized date and the outsized date with moonphase.
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It’s clear that Girard-Perregaux have decided they’re onto a winner with their sporty-yet-luxurious Laureato, as new versions of the model dominated the brand’s SIHH 2018 line-up. Laureato Chronograph The piece I gravitated towards was the Laureato Chronograph, a modular upgrade to the regular automatic; the familiar Clous de Paris texture of the dial joined by … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 standout Girard-Perregaux watches from SIHH 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Montblanc introduces the 1858 collections which include 1858 Geosphere, 1858 Monopusher Chronograph and 1858 Pocket Watch, which can be converted to be worn on wrists as well as in its pocket-watch form.
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Greubel Forsey finally puts their 5th Invention into a timepiece for SIHH 2018: The Différentiel d’Égalité, their first watch with dead beat seconds.
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A. Lange & Söhne showcases the heights and depths of its sacred craft with the sixth chapter of its Handwerkskunst watches: the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Handwerkskunst.
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Seiko launches three popular diver's timepieces from their collection, but in an all black case. The three watches are namely the SRPC49K1, a three hands automatic diver with the iconic 'turtle' case shape, and two solar quartz watches, the SSC673P1 chronograph and the SNE493P1, a time-only diver. Seiko SRPC49K1 automa
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Hublot announced the partnership and unveiled a new timepiece, the Classic Fusion Chronograph New York, inspired by Eli Manning.
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A few months ago we had a look at the Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Garde-Côtes, an orange-accented twist on their vintage chronograph. Well, today we’re going to pare it back a little further, with the time and date BR V2-92 Garde-Côtes. Looking at Jason’s excellent photos of this watch it should be quite apparent … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Garde-Côtes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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At Art Miami, Hublot unveils its new Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski timepiece created in collaboration with Richard Orlinski.
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Not your usual press release: The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 "Homage to Walter Lange", including insights on why 1815, why ss, why jumping seconds.
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In case you missed it, Bulova launched their ‘Archive Series Collection’ in 2016, aimed at paying tribute to the brand’s heritage. They kicked off the collection with the Lunar Pilot Chronograph, which, if I’m honest, was a little underwhelming – the current competition for reissues is just too hot right now, and the Lunar Pilot … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bulova 1972 Oceanographer ‘Devil Diver’ reissue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Revolution test-drove the new Karma Revero and the Hysek Abyss Chronograph, going out into the desert to explore the Valley of Fire. Braving temperatures in excess of 110°, we were impressed with how everything worked just perfectly…
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In recent years, Panerai has changed tack - steering a little away from the purely hard-edged, masculine image that has characterised the brand’s more recent history with models like the Luminor Due and this flyback chronograph, made to celebrate Panerai’s partnership with the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, or PCYC. For a brand that was born … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Smooth sailing – the Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC 3 Days Chrono Flyback appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Austin, TX-based Tockr offers Swiss Made watches inspired by aviation, with a unique, rotary engine-inspired design, along with a very attractive aviation chronograph.
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