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Editor’s note: The last few years has seen an increasing number of two-tone releases - even several in yellow (!) gold. All of which only confirms that bi-metallic watches are back in a big way. One of the best is the Tudor Black Bay S&G;. Here it is in all its steel and gold glory … ContinuedThe post Two-tone done right – the Tudor Black Bay S&G; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Chopard is one of the great secrets of the watchworld. The brand, which is better known for its feminine jewellery collections, produces some truly phenomenal watches, of a style and quality that rivals the best in the business. Take, for example, the Chopard L.U.C XPS Twist Qualité Fleurier (QF). It’s a gorgeous dress watch with … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Chopard L.U.C XPS Twist Qualité Fleurier brings style, substance and sustainability to the table appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Worldtimers - which allow you to, at a glance, quickly determine the time anywhere across the globe - aren’t the most common complications. And typically, this level of mechanical wizardry comes at a cost. Typically. This handsome fella, the C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer from UK-based outfit Christopher Ward, bucks the trend. Before we delve into … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Over the years I’ve had a few run-ins with UK-based brand Christopher Ward, having reviewed some of their older world time and jump hour watches. I’ve never tried one of their more mainline pieces on for size though, but when I saw the press renders for the C65 Trident Automatic I figured it was about … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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I have a confession to make: In 2018, I, Cameron Wong, did not purchase a single watch for myself. Not on purpose, it just kind of happened. It’s not like I didn’t have any on my radar either, I just think that I was able to satisfy the itch all year long by having the … ContinuedThe post MY 2 MONTHS WITH: The golden boy Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-B5000GD-9 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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As far as complications go, perpetual calendars are typically classically styled, verging on the stuffy, depending on how well they’re done. Not that there’s anything fundamentally wrong with this – after all, fine watchmaking thrives on tradition. But I can understand the desire to shake things up a little, and throw down some contemporary styles, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Glashütte Original go all out with their contemporary Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Chrono combines two high complications in one ethically sourced case.
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Anyone else ever play this game? Sitting at my desk during school, my friends and I would quickly double tap the start/stop button on our digi-stopwatches, trying our best to beat one another and see who could do it the fastest. I actually remember getting a digital watch just so I could play (and totally … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Heavy metal – the Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-B5000D-1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Few things are as tactile and pleasing as manually winding a watch, and I’ve got to say the levels of satisfaction achieved in watching the power reserve indicator on this plus-sized IWC Portofino are pretty intense. On one level it’s because there’s a lot of winding to be had, thanks to the eight days of … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Big-hearted – the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Around these horological parts, we really love a good four-letter acronym – SIHH, GPHG, COSC … I think you get the idea. In fact, have a conversation with any random watch enthusiast, and chances are that at least one of these terms will come up. However, one that we don’t hear a lot about on … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The three amigos – Zenith’s Defy Zero G dons Mexican affair appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We take a look at the latest timepiece from Urwerk: the UR-111C. How does the UR-111C stack up against the other Urwerk? Click here to find out.
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One of the greatest horological concepts Zenith ever created has now evolved into a new movement that, de facto, makes this new Zero G the real flagship Defy.
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2018 marks the 35th anniversary of G-Shocks, and Casio celebrates the occassion with the release of the GLACIER GOLD collection of four G-Shock models with glacier-inspired transparent designs.
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Last year’s release of the Black Bay S&G; was something of a slow burn. In the heat of the initial announcements, all eyes were on the impressive Black Bay Chrono. As time passed, people seemed to realise what a looker the steel and gold was - no doubt helped by the fact that it was prominently … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Pop a cork and celebrate – the Tudor Black Bay S&G; now comes with a champagne dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Winner of the Aiguille d’Or (Best in Show) prize at the 2017 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the Chopard L.U.C. Full Strike is adopting a new colour. This fresh interpretation clothes Chopard’s first minute repeater watch in handsome shades of grey, whilst not losing its technically revolutionary character, notably expresse
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A core model of the Bremont catalogue, the satin-brushed case ALT1-C, was in fact the very first watch designed by founding brothers, Nick and Giles English. It provided the base for a collection that now includes polished cases, as well as a mix of different dial colours. However, since its launch in 2007, the original … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bremont ALT1-C gets 2 new dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The G-SHOCK reaches its 35th anniversary milestone in April 2018, and CASIO is releasing several commemorative collections of G-SHOCK timepieces to celebrate the various facets of this iconic watch. The latest to be unveiled is the RED-OUT collection, which has four G- SHOCK models all decked out in the eponymous colou
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The Breguet Tradition Fusée Tourbillon is about taking two complex precision-enhancing devices and making them as sexy as possible.
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The story in a second: Two-tone is back, baby! Steel and gold watches have been around for years. Hitting peak popularity around 30 years ago, they were the epitome of ’80s style, but, then again, so were pastel polos with double popped collars. However, while the mix of these two metals has been used by … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Around this time of the year I’m prone to a bit of the old ‘best watch’ game – running through my favourite releases in a particular brand or category. And typically it’s a pretty clear-cut decision for me. Not so with Tudor’s 2017 collection. I’ve found myself going back and forth over two watches pretty … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: All that glitters – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The latest addition to the L.U.C Heritage collection pays tribute to not only the Chopard of the past but also to the present. To understand how, I’ll have to take you through a crash course in Chopard history (don’t worry, I’ll make it quick). Chopard were founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, who specialised initially in … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Chopard L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The watch dealer & very possibly the world’s most successful vintage Rolex dealer, Eric Ku spills everything there is to know about the Paul Newman Daytona.
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Revolution goes wine tasting and watch testing Chopard’s new L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru at Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s vineyards near Bordeaux.
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Christopher Ward has unveiled two new COSC chronometer certified C6o Trident dive watches just in time for summer.
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Full review of the Casio G-SHOCK GA-700. Our analysis with hands-on commentary and live high resolution photographs.
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