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Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations with a World Map, from Our Archives
In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we take a look at six watch recommendations that features a world map on the dial.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Can’t stomach a smart watch? How about a smart strap
Smart watches are here to stay. But that doesn’t mean we have to be OK with it in a mechanical watch-fancying world. But it’s hard to deny that self-quantification and easy, breezy notifications on the wrist address certain functionality that the Submariner and its ilk struggle with. Never fear, Sony has a solution. The Wena … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Can’t stomach a smart watch? How about a smart strap appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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5 of the best quartz watches that watch snobs approve of
A lot of the discussion about what makes a watch good value is centred on the mechanics responsible for keeping the time. When those glorious mechanics are removed in favour of a soulless electronic module, many enthusiasts switch off. But this needn’t be the end of the discussion. Quartz watches, for all their sins and … ContinuedThe post 5 of the best quartz watches that watch snobs approve of appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The ultimate watch glossary - beginner’s edition, from bezels to bracelets
Editor’s note: Watches can be intimidatingly confusing things, full of obscure parts with funny names. In this first part of our ongoing series ‘The ultimate watch glossary’, we start things off nice and slow with some entry-level terms. Even if you’re all over these terms, this page is perfect for sharing with your watch-curious buddies … ContinuedThe post The ultimate watch glossary – beginner’s edition, from bezels to bracelets appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Cashing in on the luxury watch bonanza
If you pay attention to the more business-to-business end of watchland you might have noticed that UK-based mega-retailer Watches of Switzerland (not to be confused with our local Aussie retailers of the same name) recently listed on the London Stock Exchange. They noticed it over at Axios, where this interesting piece on the business of … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Cashing in on the luxury watch bonanza appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Mechanical Watch with a Digital Display, from Our Archives
The concept of a mechanical digital watch is an interesting one. While it is a broad category with no specifics, people usually categorise these watches as timepieces that uses discs with imprinted digits (instead of the conventional analog display) to tell time. Digital watches, predominantly, are often synonymous with battery operated timepieces that displays timeRead More
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Crazy Rich Asians just hit Netflix, watch it for the Newman that had its own bodyguard on set
Editor’s note: Crazy Rich Asians is a cracking film. It’s fresh, funny and ridiculous. For all but the 0.01% of real life Crazy Rich Asians that it – apparently – very faithfully depicts. All of that Rotten Tomatoes validation aside, it also has a watch in it that was borrowed from a collector; and came onto the … ContinuedThe post Crazy Rich Asians just hit Netflix, watch it for the Newman that had its own bodyguard on set appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Happenings: Ninth Annual Madison Avenue Watch Week To Be Held June 10-15
Once again, Madison Avenue's finest watch boutiques offer special programming for enthusiasts.
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A fashionable watch with a watchmaking heart - the Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone
Sandra has a look at the bright, colourful, and very serious Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone in this in-depth review.The post A fashionable watch with a watchmaking heart – the Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: How Patek Philippe became the most desirable watch brand in the world
So, this article is worth it for the image alone. Aside from the fact that Indy would never wear a 5711, it’s pretty perfect. The Patek Philippe hype is real. But beyond the sassy visuals, it’s a decent overview of the brand, its key models and how its watches are made, even if the why-they’re-in-for … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: How Patek Philippe became the most desirable watch brand in the world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A look into the world of fine watch engraving with King Nerd
Editor’s note: Since we originally ran this story back in 2017, the star of @KingNerd has grown ever brighter – he’s Revolution’s in-house engraver, and works on all sorts of dopeness. Definitely worth a second look. Real nerd @KingNerd might not be a real monarch, but he is royalty in the world of fine engraving. Definitely … ContinuedThe post A look into the world of fine watch engraving with King Nerd appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Here’s the proof you can easily wear a 37mm watch
Editor’s note: Size is one of the prevailing issues in watchland. Too big? Too small? It’s one of those ongoing debates that rages on (and on and on and on). A watch that clocks in at 37mm would typically be seen on the smaller size of this spectrum - so much so that many would … ContinuedThe post Here’s the proof you can easily wear a 37mm watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Another look at the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, a wonderful watch ruined with wordplay?
Editor’s note: Time to Move saw some new dial variants of the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, with a chic black dial. And while we only saw these watches in passing, it reminded us of what an interesting, underrated and divisive (yes, all at once) watch it is. So, this is our review of the original, … ContinuedThe post Another look at the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, a wonderful watch ruined with wordplay? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Is this Grand Seiko GMT the coolest quartz watch around right now?
Editor’s note: Well, if it’s not the coolest, it’s certainly on the shortlist. And while this green and gold LE is a particular fave of ours, any of the 9F GMT movements work well. They’re effortless, and so perfectly proportioned on the wrist. Plus, the work that goes into the quartz is so gosh-darned impressive … ContinuedThe post Is this Grand Seiko GMT the coolest quartz watch around right now? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This is the ultimate dress watch, and it has been for more than 100 years
Editor’s note: Dress watches are one of those timepiece genres with very specific ‘rules’, and can be hard to nail. One watch that always manages to look elegant and on point in a dressy situation is the Cartier Tank. Like this Tank Louis Cartier we looked at a while back … It’s hard to overstate … ContinuedThe post This is the ultimate dress watch, and it has been for more than 100 years appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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How to wear a watch like nobody is watching
Here's how to wear a watch with total and utter authority.The post How to wear a watch like nobody is watching appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Casio G-Shock DW9052-1V Review: The Affordable, Go Anywhere, Do Anything Digital Watch
There's a good reason why many police officers, firefighters, EMTs and military personnel trust G-Shock as their everyday watch. It can take an enormous amount of abuse without the fear of damaging the movement or the case.
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Time to Move: Glashütte Original’s New SeaQ, a Dive Watch Inspired by the Manufacture’s Own History
The SeaQ, Glashütte Original’s new watch for 2019, revives an old icon from 1969 and expands it into a full collection.
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Revolution Watch Podcast Ep. 7: Fred Mandelbaum a.k.a @watchfred
Our guest on this week’s podcast is prominent watch collector Fred Mandelbaum a.k.a @watchfred, the unparalleled expert when it comes to Breitling watches.
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Bremont launches limited-edition Jaguar D-Type watch
Bremont, loudly blowing the horn for a resurgence of Britain’s once-great watch industry, has launched a watch that celebrates the ferocious Jaguar D-Type.
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Revisiting the $20k fantasy watch collection, reader edition
Editor’s note: The premise of the 20K Fantasy Watch Collection is simple: construct a hypothetical watch collection with as many watches as you like for as close to $20,000 AUD as possible. The only other stipulation - you can’t choose any watches that you currently own. As for whether you choose new or second hand, it’s … ContinuedThe post Revisiting the $20k fantasy watch collection, reader edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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6 milestones / gifting occasions that you should buy a watch for (that also make good excuses to buy for yourself)
Personally, I don’t need an excuse to buy a watch for myself. But I have, many times, used certain milestones as justification for a purchase whenever they have come under scrutiny. So whether or not you genuinely want to buy a timepiece to commemorate a special time in your life, or whether you just want … ContinuedThe post 6 milestones / gifting occasions that you should buy a watch for (that also make good excuses to buy for yourself) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Auctions: A Crazy Prototype Patek Philippe Aquanaut
Could this mysterious watch turn out to be real?
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When is it OK to wear a gold watch?
Editor’s note: Steel is all the rage these days, with premiums for coveted models exceeding that of the comparable gold version. This fact alone is a compelling argument for gold. But it can be tricky to know when and how to wear it. After all, you may not want to rock into the office with … ContinuedThe post When is it OK to wear a gold watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Spot the watch: Streets of Seoul
Spot the Watch goes to the streets of Seoul, and laments on the dearth of high horology watches in public places. Are we right with this hypothesis?
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Cartier’s Santos de Cartier is the perfect dress watch for 2019
Editor’s note: The Santos de Cartier is the perfect dress watch for modern times. Adaptable, versatile and restrained - but with a clear personality. It’s also based on a watch that’s more than 100 years old. Which really is a testament to good design. Long live the Santos! Few watches can rival Cartier’s Santos in terms … ContinuedThe post Cartier’s Santos de Cartier is the perfect dress watch for 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Tom Ford’s 14 commandments of watch wearing in 2019
So Tom Ford has started making watches. That’s not particularly surprising in this world of multi-category luxury labels. What’s a little more (or perhaps less, given Mr Ford’s frank personality) surprising is that Tom Ford, the man, has some pretty cut-and-dried rules for how to wear a watch in 2019. The full list is well … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Tom Ford’s 14 commandments of watch wearing in 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Robert Downey Jr’s watch collection - something borrowed, something fake (maybe?) and something fantastic
If you haven’t seen Avengers: Endgame, don’t worry, we’re not going to spoil it for you. What has become clear over the sprawling Marvel Comic Universe arc is that one cast member has rocked serious wrist game throughout the entire series, whether in the films or on the red carpet - Robert Downey Jr (RDJ), who played … ContinuedThe post Robert Downey Jr’s watch collection – something borrowed, something fake (maybe?) and something fantastic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Read the debut issue of NOW - The Watch Buying Guide online … well, now
Last year we made our foray into the inky world of print with NOW – The Watch Buying Guide. A weighty tome that, in addition to shining a light on some interesting horological tales and factoids, also lived up to its promise - putting more than 200 of the best recent watch releases into one … ContinuedThe post Read the debut issue of NOW – The Watch Buying Guide online … well, now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HOW TO: Buy your first good watch
Stepping into a luxury jewellers, pockets full of the hard-earned cash you’re planning to drop on your first proper timepiece, can be a daunting prospect. In fact, assuming you haven’t just stumbled into a vast fortune and you’re buying a luxury watch simply because you assume it’s the done thing, there is no doubt your … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Buy your first good watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.