Master of Complexity: Richard Mille RM 039 E6-B Tourbillon
“The machine does not isolate man from the great problems of nature but plunges him more deeply into them.” - Antoine de Saint Expury, Wind, Sand, and Stars, 1939.
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“The machine does not isolate man from the great problems of nature but plunges him more deeply into them.” - Antoine de Saint Expury, Wind, Sand, and Stars, 1939.
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Collinsville Watch Co. has been a friend of the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast ever since the early days. Even back then Mike and I recognized the type of good work that Frank (the owner and operator of CW) was doing - making quality watches with great specs and design motifs that were significant and special.
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But due diligence is always appropriate and I check out the brand's Instagram page to see what the watch looks like. After about 2 minutes of having my nose buried in my phone I slowly crane my head up towards Mike and say "Dude, we need to see this watch."
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There was a lot of mystery surrounding this piece when it was pulled out of a large green box during our appointment with Rolex at Baselworld. And, to be honest, we were too caught up in the moment, too dazzled by the gemstones, to take it all in at the time. It’s formally known as … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR – white gold, blue dial and a whole lot of bling appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bulgari wows the crowd with yet another fascinating addition to the Octo collection. If you’ve no time to read the full review, the must-know is that the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic measures only 3.95 mm thick, yet it still houses a tourbillon and a 52 hour self-winding movement. Award winning and an incredibly
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Editor’s note: Full disclosure, this one slipped past the keeper in those hectic pre-Basel days. So to all of you people eagerly awaiting your dose of Spotted! (I know you’re out there), I’m sorry. But you know what, it might be late, but it’s still great. And with that, over to Andy. My March ‘Spotted … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 8, (a very late) March 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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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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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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With another contemporary nod to Seiko’s original hi-beat diver – the 1968 ref. 6159 – a familiar face has received a limited-edition update. Based on the venerable Seiko MM300 dive watch, this commemorative limited edition not only pays tribute to its vintage inspiration with a host of updates, but also to the lush green forests … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Commemorative Limited Edition (ref. SLA019) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Without a doubt, the standout hit for Oris in recent years has been the Divers Sixty-Five, and for good reason, mind you. First released in 2015, it remained faithful to its inspiration – a model from (you guessed it) 1965 – and nailed the vintage vibe. Instantly becoming a crowd-favourite, and quickly followed up by … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five Bi-Colour – a bronze and steel option in 40mm and 36mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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When it comes to Longines’ yearly new releases we are like heatseeking missiles for the vintage fire the brand has at its disposal – few archives are as deep or as versatile as Longines, and it means they can pick and choose between adventurers watches, avant garde designs, classic dress, the options are almost endless and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: So, awkward, we’d never noticed the Longines Master Collection, until this watch… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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It’s a dizzying pace the watch world moves at, and it’s all but impossible for us at Time+Tide to not get carried along by it. But occasionally, very occasionally, we’ll see a watch on Instagram and be reminded that quality has its own designs. That the concept of a ‘modern classic’ – which, according to … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection, the slow burn classics in our midst appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing the SEVENFRIDAY M3/01 Spaceship Edition with a case made from seven layers and 11 applied parts to create a multi-level interface with three-dimensional effect.
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HYT releases two limited editions of the H20, each comprising 25 numbered pieces. One is in black and uses a bright green fluid for a stealthy look; the other has a silver-colored case and deep blue liquid. As with true HYT fashion, the watches are inventive and exceedingly eye-catchy, especially with the new case.
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Johnny shares how he became an engraver, what attracted him to watches and what eventually led him to collaborate with Revolution to create unique URWERK timepieces.
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Strapped onto the wrist of tennis world number one Rafael Nadal as he demolishes his on-court opponents, the RM 027 has survived the most brutal of hard knocks, deservedly attaining cult status as the ultimate high-performance mechanical wristwatch.
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Going by Marianne in real life, @MissDateJust is a twenty-something-year-old from Sweden, who loves travel, meeting new people, and watches (like, a lot). Hi Marianne, what’s your daily watch and why? I think my handle says it all, Andy - my Rolex Datejust 178274. It’s my daily watch because it’s versatile, it works great at the … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @MissDateJust appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Swatch introduces its Spring-Summer 2018 collection, which dives into the Swiss watchmaker’s DNA. Spring and summer are all about the great outdoors, and Swatch takes the party from the garden to the street before heading to the beach.
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Wherever Aishwarya Rai Bachchan goes in India there is a monumental crowd surge, and it was no different in Sydney at the weekend when Longines launched their flagship boutique in Australia and celebrated their starring role in the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Some local Indian film fans had brought their entire clans and staked out a … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Bollywood royalty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opens Longines flagship Sydney boutique appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Under the guidance of new CEO, Georges Kern and new Creative Director, Guy Bove Breitling introduces 5 watches with their new Navitimer 8 collection.
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The F.P. Journe lineSport collection broadens once again with the new Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante, available in 3 versions: platinum PT950, 18 K red gold, and grade 5 titanium.
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Two nights ago, I fulfilled one of my most bromantic dreams when I shared a steak dinner with the new IWC ambassador, Bradley Cooper. Me, the guy from all those great movies, a bottle of Malbec and some delicious eye fillet. Perfect. The fact that there were at least 500 other people dining, and that my … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 times Bradley Cooper was already an IWC ambassador before he went official appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HYT releases two limited editions of the H 2 0, each comprising 25 numbered pieces. One is in black and uses a bright green fluid for a stealthy look; the other has a silver-colored case and deep blue liquid. Their universal design language is transparency, accenting aesthetics and technical detail simultaneously.
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New Release: MB&F; collaborates with Stephan Sarpaneva to create the Moonmachine 2, a special HM8. With full specs and prices.
Montblanc’s Great Mountain Adventure is just beginning. With the brand’s pre-SIHH timepieces, Montblanc sets the tone for its 160th anniversary and beyond.
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Since 2014, New York-based Martenero have been quietly making a name for themselves amongst the enthusiasts of the microbrand watch community. Their formula is of simple dials with bright pops of colour, paired with a twisted lug case – with the exception of their straight-edged Edgemere – brought to life by a desire to create … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Martenero Kerrison appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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If you’re a regular reader of Time+Tide there’s a chance you’ve noticed my name, along with those of Andrew McUtchen, Andy Green, Sandra Lane, Cameron Wong and Melissa Pearce. After all, we’re the people writing the stories and voicing the videos that we publish. But beyond the byline there’s a small host of people who … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 11 best watch photos we took this year … according to the man who took them appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: MB&F; presents “Kelys & Chirp” - a collaboration with Reuge and Nicolas Court. A marvellous automaton with moving tortoise and singing bird.
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A. Lange & Söhne chooses to remember the great man with a new watch - the 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” - that comes as a tribute to his memory.
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