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Orient Bambino: The Perfect Affordable Dress Watch?
Interested in the Orient Bambino? People call it the perfect budget dress watch. But does the timepiece stand up to the hype? Let's find out.
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We answer the dreaded “if you could only have one watch” question …
Editor’s note: Full disclosure, this is 100 per cent hypothetical - no watch collections were harmed in the making of this list. Having said that, it’s a very fun hypothetical. Let me be clear from the outset, this is a ridiculous challenge. It’s clearly hypothetical and I’m pretty sure none of us has any plans … ContinuedThe post We answer the dreaded “if you could only have one watch” question … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Menswear legend Sid Mashburn explains his watch collection
Sid Mashburn is a veteran menswear designer with an eponymous label. He also has quite nice taste in watches. Mr Mashburn, his clothes and his watches are all on show in this video from US-based retailer Crown & Caliber. I’ve found that there’s usually a degree of overlap in the Venn diagram of clothes guys and … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Menswear legend Sid Mashburn explains his watch collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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How to find the perfect barn find watch, according to @barnfindwatches (hint, it take time)
Editor’s note: We originally ran Andy’s interview with John a few years back, but seeing a spectacular Longines Weems that was awarded to a Submarine School captain in 1943 reminded us of just how cool this guy and his collection is – well worth a second look. John, AKA @barnfindwatches, is a family man and … ContinuedThe post How to find the perfect barn find watch, according to @barnfindwatches (hint, it take time) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Two faces, both awesome. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold
Editor’s note: The Reverso is, hands down, one of the all-time classic watch designs. And now, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold is double the fun with twice the dials … Believe it or not, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the original sports watches. The oft-quoted origin story about this iconic rectangle is … ContinuedThe post Two faces, both awesome. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: Rado’s hit Captain Cook Automatic now comes in champagne
We had a hint of it a little while ago when Justin previewed the larger Captain Cook models, but now it’s official. The fan favourite Rado Captain Cook Automatic in 37mm is now offered in a limited edition champagne (or to give its official, but less romantic, name - brown sunbrushed) dial. Dial aside, the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Rado’s hit Captain Cook Automatic now comes in champagne appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We are giving away a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle, enter on Monday
Watch lovers don’t need to be told that great things take time. And that’s certainly been the case leading up to this moment. As readers of our NOW magazine know, last year we had a little dalliance with the brand that used to inhabit our HQ space, and now lives next door. Royal Enfield. Basically, … ContinuedThe post We are giving away a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle, enter on Monday appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This is what a dress watch should look like – the Breguet Classique 7147
Editor’s note: There’s a risk with dress watches that they become overly simple. Boring even. That’s not what’s going on with the Breguet Classique 7147, which manages to balance clean design, fine detail and Breguet’s storied design codes in one neat golden package … The story in a second: Breguet’s updated Classique 7147 offers traditional style, … ContinuedThe post This is what a dress watch should look like – the Breguet Classique 7147 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter?
Editor’s note: Timekeeping standards are suddenly cool again. Omega has been steadily touting the benefits of their Master Chronometer certification, Patek has their own standards, and Rolex recently upped their game with the Superlative Chronometer Standard. But what is it? This article from a while back explains everything you need to know. Since 1951, nearly … ContinuedThe post What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: Justin’s best watches of Baselworld (on a budget)
Baselworld has by now nearly slipped entirely into the ether, yet there’s a small list of watches that I’ve been mulling over ever since leaving the fair. The entry level segment was incredibly strong this year overall (let’s call it the sub-$5K bracket), and though Andrew touched on it during his priceless 3 Under 3k … ContinuedThe post LIST: Justin’s best watches of Baselworld (on a budget) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: 6 watch podcasts you should be listening to right now
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll probably have realised that podcasts are hot AF RN. And amidst the true crime and soft, NPR-esque tones of highbrow interviewers sits a growing niche of horology-themed pods. Robin Swithinbank (a modern gentleman if ever there was one) asks a selection of the industry’s heavyweights what watch-related … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: 6 watch podcasts you should be listening to right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Is this double-denim Omega Seamaster Railmaster fashion-forward or a faux pas?
Editor’s note: We could always tell by the way the Omega Seamaster Railmaster ‘Blue Denim’ used its walk that it walked a fine line between a strong look and something else. The winds of sartorial change have changed direction since it was first released in 2018, with Levi’s recently re-releasing their ‘Engineered’ range, 20 years after it … ContinuedThe post Is this double-denim Omega Seamaster Railmaster fashion-forward or a faux pas? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The value proposition on this Tissot is next-level. Seriously, it’s a lot of watch for the money
Editor’s note: Just quietly, the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic is an incredible amount of watch for the money. Cool dial, modern bells and whistles, and a strong power reserve. And it looks good. This is such a great watch. Honestly. I can’t think of many (if any) Swiss-made watches that offer such a punchy package … ContinuedThe post The value proposition on this Tissot is next-level. Seriously, it’s a lot of watch for the money appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The new Breguet Classique 5177 will have you singing the blues
If there was the platonic ideal of a dress watch, I’m willing to bet that it would look a lot like Breguet’s Classique: simple, elegant, restrained. But for all that, it’s a watch full of subtle nuance and fine details - details that separate it from the rest of the pack. The white gold case, … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The new Breguet Classique 5177 will have you singing the blues appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Diamonds, rubies and Ronaldo, 4 Franck Muller watches worth $7m
Franck Muller excel at three things: highly complicated watches, including the most complicated wristwatch in the world, shown in this video (worth a cool $4.3 million dollars); the sleek Curvex case, and diamonds. Lots and lots of diamonds. If you want to shine bright like one, and you have a million Australian dollars, you’re in luck. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Diamonds, rubies and Ronaldo, 4 Franck Muller watches worth $7m appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: Quick! Change! 5 of the best hot-swappable straps on the market right now
It took Apple, and their eponymous watch, to really hammer home the point that the traditional fine watch industry was stuck in the past. No, not with regards to the watch itself - I’m still plenty fine with gears and wheels - no, the real revelation was that it doesn’t have to be so hard to … ContinuedThe post LIST: Quick! Change! 5 of the best hot-swappable straps on the market right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Going to a watch meet-up? Leave the Sub at home
Maybe I’m getting old and grumpy (I am), or maybe it’s a genuine shift driven by the increasing visibility and Instagramability of this hobby/lifestyle choice/money pit we call watch collecting, but I’m noticing an increasing homogeneity in what people are collecting. Steel sports this, royal that, unobtainable the other. Where are the weird, interesting and … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Going to a watch meet-up? Leave the Sub at home appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Baselworld 2019: Reflections and further thoughts
We reflect over the 6 days at Baselworld this year, and try to make sense of the madness and the rush over the frantic days.
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Armchair Picks: a Classic, a Minimalist, and a Maverick from Baselworld 2019
As the dust settles at Basel, our writer, Frank Chuo, selects a diverse trio as his favourite novelties from Baselworld 2019.
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VIDEO: Ceramic, tattoos and a sneaky Patek – Felix’s Basel 2019 picks from $10,000 – $35,000
Usually in this sort of video I try to honour the rules. Because you never know, maybe you actually are in the market for a brand new watch somewhere between 10 and 35K. Odd, but not impossible. And if that’s the case, I don’t want to harsh your vibe by sneaking something in that’s out … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Ceramic, tattoos and a sneaky Patek – Felix’s Basel 2019 picks from $10,000 – $35,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The edgy, architectural Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon
Hublot has been growing the Spirit of Big Bang line slowly and steadily, and though the SoBB Yellow Sapphire was quite the cool addition, this new tourbillon is (in my humble opinion) easily the best new offering in the collection. The Hublot calibre HUB6020 was designed specifically for the tonneau-shaped case of the Spirit, and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The edgy, architectural Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Hublot shine at a dull Baselworld 2019 with a brand new model and more
At a Baselworld that failed to excite on many levels, Hublot revved up crowds with an entirely new model, a 90th birthday collaboration that is anything but for the elderly, a totally bonkers tattooist tie-in and a Spirit of Big Bang that is a true blue beauty. Hublot Classic Fusion Ferrari GT Let’s cut the suspense … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Hublot shine at a dull Baselworld 2019 with a brand new model and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: From simple to surprising and complex - our 3 Patek Philippe picks from Basel 2019
Let’s face it, the fair has been a bit of a mixed bag. There’s been a range of good, bad, and downright ugly watches lurking in these halls. I never expect to walk in the door and love everything, but as with most years I’ve certainly found a few odds and ends that grabbed my … ContinuedThe post LIST: From simple to surprising and complex - our 3 Patek Philippe picks from Basel 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Live from Baselworld 2019: De Bethune
De Bethune continues to impress this year with the novelties. We begin with DB28 Yellow Tones. 42.6mm in titanium which is heat treated to achieve this cool yellow/brown colour. With the SS/palladium 3D moonphase. CHF 95,000 LE 25. The lugs are now smaller and articulating. Next the DB21 Maxichrono Re-Edition in a titanium. The lugsRead More
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Live from Baselworld 2019: Greubel Forsey
Greubel Forsey’s tour de force this year is a combination of their ultra complicated Quadruple Tourbillon with the popular GMT. We ran the press release yesterday, with all the details. Seeing the piece on my wrist is amazing. Beautiful 3D design and magnificent finishing. And also managed to get reacquainted with the Contemporain Balancier fromRead More
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Baselworld 2019 Coverage: Our Thoughts So Far
As we make our way through Baselworld 2019's press day, it's already evident that, from a distance, this show feels quite different from what we've encountered in the past. Almost immediately, the Swatch Group's absence has been realized and from the TBWS side of things, this almost significantly cuts down on the number of watches we'd usually talk about. But, we thought it would be fun to gather our thoughts so far and update this post throughout the week as we get our hands on the growing pile of press materials. So here are some watches that have stopped up in our tracks-for better or worse.
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Straton Watch Review: Legera Bullhead Chronograph
I was sent two case versions of the Legera Chrono: the standard Legera and the Bullhead configuration. I chose to focus on the Bullhead for this review because I figured you fine folks would be more interested in information on this version.
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VIDEO: The hottest Moser watch releases of 2019
Visiting the team at H. Moser & Cie. is always one of the highlights of SIHH. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Well, that’s not quite true. You know you’re going to be in for some surprises. And seeing Moser at SIHH 2019 did not disappoint. We knew about the Nature Watch, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The hottest Moser watch releases of 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Rolex Day-Date: Presidents’ Choice
Since 1956, the Rolex Day-Date has been an unimpeachable symbol of virility, power and alpha-male cool. If you doubt this, think of Marilyn and Jack.
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VIDEO: Rado’s off-centre DiaMaster proves that life isn’t always balanced
If you’re looking for a watch that’s a little left-of-centre style-wise, look no further. Rado’s idiosyncratic DiaMaster takes many of the conventions of fine watchmaking and turns them, if not on their heads, at least a little bit sideways. And the resulting watch is, it must be said, quite charming. Of course, there are still … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Rado’s off-centre DiaMaster proves that life isn’t always balanced appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.