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How I Got Here: Meet The New(ish) CEO Of The Americas For Audemars Piguet
Ginny Wright explains how to ask the right questions – and what's next for the house of the Royal Oak.
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50 years ago: The story of Apollo 13 and the Omega Speedmaster
Anyone who has encountered the Omega brand is no doubt familiar with the Moonwatch and possibly the most compelling and historically significant story behind a watch of all time. Strapped to the wrist of Buzz Aldrin, the Omega Speedmaster became the first watch to be worn on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. But … ContinuedThe post 50 years ago: The story of Apollo 13 and the Omega Speedmaster appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Highlights: “The Nevadian Collector”, a Spectacular Single-Owner Collection of Patek Philippe
The flagship event at Sotheby’s upcoming spring watch auction in Hong Kong is The Nevadian Collector. Focused on historically significant Patek Philippe references, the compact but valuable sale is the closing act of a notable collector based in California. Having started collecting over 30 years ago, the “Nevadian” became a major figure in vintage watch collecting after selling his media business in the mid 1990s. Now in his eighties, the gentleman’s collection was once some 400 watches, a number that has been gradually pared down in recent years. It included several timepieces that set priced records in recent years, including the ref. 2499 signed “Asprey” that sold for almost CHF4 million in 2018 and another ref. 2499 signed “Tiffany & Co.” that sold for the equivalent of US$3 million later that year. Another of the Nevadian’s watches: the crisp, third series ref. 2499 in pink gold with a “Tiffany & Co.” dial that sold for HK$23.5m, or US$3.00 million, in 2018, becoming the most expensive watch sold at auction in Asia that year Made up of only 40 lots – but with a cumulative value of US$15 million at the low estimates – the sale takes place in the evening of April 25, 2022, starting at 8:00 pm (GMT +8). Bidding and the full catalogue can be accessed here. The upcoming auction represents the last of the Nevadian’s watches, but considering the depth and breath of the collection, the line up unsurprisingly encompasses many spectacular, import...
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Armchair Picks: Peter’s 3 of the best from W&W; 2022
We come to the end of our armchair picks from this year's W&W;, and here is our Chief Editor rounding up with his top 3 picks from the shows.
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IN-DEPTH: The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic collection upgrades one of the best-priced field watches around
Even if you’ve only been into watches for a short amount of time, the chances are pretty high that you’ve heard about the Hamilton Khaki Field. With 100 years experience of making watches for the military, Hamilton certainly know how to make an attractive, capable field watch that can handle everything from survival situations to … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic collection upgrades one of the best-priced field watches around appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Zelos Mako GMT - The New King of Affordable True GMTs - Miyota 9075 Traveler Automatic GMT w/ 300m
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Watch Of The Week: The Supreme Collector On The Timex He'd Never Sell
Sometimes it seems like every "collectible" watch costs as much as a condo. Here's a rare Timex that's plenty collectible, but not because of the price – it's because the thing was just about impossible to buy.
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Armchair Picks: Robin’s 3 of the Best from W&W; 2022
With the plethora of new watches in this year's Watches & Wonders, we select some of our favourite timepieces from W&W; 2022.
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Photo Report: Go Behind The Scenes of Our Watches & Wonders Coverage
HODINKEE staff photographer Tiffany Wade turns her camera on the quieter moments of our big trip to Geneva.
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Armchair picks: Kunal Khemka’s 3 of the best from W&W; 2022
Our Indian correspondent picks his top 3 watches from the 2022 edition of the Watches and Wonders, and shares this article.
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WATCH CONFESSIONS: “My watch buying has got out of control – I must’ve spent $2 million”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Grim pragmatism ensures the watch world is not big on public candour. Retailers are totally dependent on the watch brands to secure the most lucrative stock. Buyers are dependent on the whims of their authorised dealers in order to buy in-demand models. The watch media meanwhile is still largely dependent on advertising dollars, so … ContinuedThe post WATCH CONFESSIONS: “My watch buying has got out of control – I must’ve spent $2 million” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Patek Philippe Introduces the Ref. 5470P 1/10th of a Second Chronograph
Just after the curtain fell on Watches & Wonders 2022 – on the day after the fair closed in fact – Patek Philippe unveils one of its technical highlights for the year, the 1/10th of a Second Monopusher Chronograph ref. 5470P-001. In a first for the Geneva watchmaker, the chronograph is equipped with a high-frequency balance that beats at 36,000 vibrations per hour, or 5 Hz. The high-beat movement results in a lighting seconds hand that completes one revolution around the dial every 12 seconds, allowing the chronograph to precisely record elapsed times with a resolution of 1/10ths of a second (barring user error). This lightning seconds hand runs in tandem with the regular chronograph seconds hand, resulting in an unusual sight on the dial when the chronograph is running. Initial thoughts While lightning seconds chronographs have been done before, it’s surprising to see a traditionalist brand such as Patek Philippe have a go at the complication. The function is often associated with brands with a sporty, contemporary aesthetic like TAG Heuer and Zenith. In terms of aesthetics, the ref. 5470P is another example of the brand continuing to move towards a more modern, striking style, even for otherwise classical models. But under the hood is where it shines. Despite the seemingly simple idea of tacking on an additional gear train for the 1/10th of a second hand, the movement inside underwent a deceptively complex modification. And in typical Patek Philippe fashion, the co...
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New: Overview of the two green Patek Phillippe models – Ref. 5205 and 5270
Here is our overview of thePatek Philip[pe in green dials Ref. 5025R-011 Annual Calendar and Ref. 5270P-014 Chronograph Perpetual Calendar.
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Shock news: Zenith Defy Classic collection to be discontinued by end of 2022
“Sometimes we have to make a tough decision,” Zenith CEO Julien Tornare tells Andrew in a bombshell revelation in this video. “We decided to stop producing the Defy Classic.” Suffice to say, this is a big call because the Zenith Defy Classic is a great watch on multiple levels. It’s sporty but sleek, practical yet … ContinuedThe post Shock news: Zenith Defy Classic collection to be discontinued by end of 2022 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New: Summary of novelties for IWC 2022 Pilot’s Watches
Summary of IWC Pilot's Watches new releases for Watches & Wonders 2022.- introducing the new Chronograph and Big Pilot Watches.
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Krug Champagne: A Story Of Krugists Earning Five Cases Per Year Every Year For The Rest Of One’s Life And Wine Tasting Like “. . . Angels Have Descended From Heaven” – Reprise
Anyone who expresses even so much as a fleeting interest in great wine will soon come across Krug, for many the greatest champagne of all. There are champagne lovers and then there are devotees of Krug: Krugists. Ken Gargett doubts that any other champagne, or wine, has a word to designate its adoring fans. Here he explains why.
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VENEZIANICO Redentore Ultrablack Japanese Musou Black Dial Affordable Automatic Dress Watch
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New: Summary of TAG Heuer novelties for 2022
TAG Heuer announces a series of novelties for Watches and Wonder 2022. Here is a summary of the novelties in one handy compilation.
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VIDEO: The return of the 222 – our first take on Vacheron Constantin’s new releases
In this video, Jeremy and Zach take a look at Vacheron Constantin‘s new releases and one of the immediate highlights: the Historiques 222. You might remember this story from last year where a Time+Tide reader spoke to us about finding a Vacheron Constantin 222 in his sock drawer that turned out to be worth a … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The return of the 222 – our first take on Vacheron Constantin’s new releases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing: The 'Sound Of Eternity' Trilogy, Three Striking Updates To The Award-Winning Full Strike Repeater From Chopard
Watches that make me sorry I already used the title, "A Game Of Tones."
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VIDEO: The slinky brilliance of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra – the thinnest mechanical watch of all time
You’ve probably seen by now that the watch that keeps breaking records has just broken another, becoming the indisputably thinnest mechanical watch of all time. The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra is the logical successor to that title considering Bulgari’s train of innovation, but the most exciting prospect is that they don’t seem to be settling … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The slinky brilliance of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra – the thinnest mechanical watch of all time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces New Infinite And Tellurium Models Of Iconic Atmos Perpetual Clock For 2022
As with the best of traditions, Jaeger-LeCoultre perpetuates the iconic Atmos regardless of consideration for trends. And in 2022, JLC introduces two new models, the Atmos Infinite and the most complicated Atmos to date, the Atmos Hybris Mechanica Caliber 590 (Tellurium).
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King Seiko SPB365 - 110th Anniversary Limited Edition - Dial Inspired By Turtle shell
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New: Chopard L.U.C Sound of Eternity trio of striking watches
Chopard presents a trio of new striking and chiming watches in the L.U.C collection: fhe Full Strike Tourbillon, Full Strike Sapphire and new Strike One.
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Gucci Celebrates 50 Years of Watchmaking
This year Gucci celebrates a prestigious 50 years of watchmaking with a series of celebrations and three new models that encapsulate the whimsical luxury of the maison.
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Roger Dubuis Refreshes Its Knights of the Round Table and Excalibur collections
Roger Dubuis debuts a Knights of the Round Table watch with tourbillon and a new Excalibur with a massive balance wheel
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WATCHES & WONDERS: Cartier reveals the shape of things to come for 2022 with expansive range of novelties
Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders means a bombardment of fresh releases, so we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s new novelties – touching on each new reference or collection and their headlining points. Stay tuned throughout the week for deeper coverage, some of which will include live pics and our hands-on perspective. But for … ContinuedThe post WATCHES & WONDERS: Cartier reveals the shape of things to come for 2022 with expansive range of novelties appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WATCHES & WONDERS – Zenith maintain their momentum with a bumper crop of new releases
Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year, and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground to cover. So, for your convenience, we’re offering a quick overview of each brand’s new novelties – touching on each new reference or collection and their headlining points. Stay tuned … ContinuedThe post WATCHES & WONDERS – Zenith maintain their momentum with a bumper crop of new releases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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