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To finish off the list of our favourite 2021 releases by budget, we’re going beyond the notion of affordability, and even beyond attainability. Whether or not you have half a million dollars to drop on a watch, doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you will be able to get one, and that just makes the prospect all … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Gentle readers (and viewers), the gloves are now officially off. No more budget, no more “bang-for-buck”, and no more bargains. Chances are if you’re about to buy one of these watches, you’ve got some serious cash to splash, and we’re just here to show you where the deep end of the pool is. Stay tuned … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 1) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watches with real military heritage carry a special allure to them – something that has been recognised both by enthusiasts and collectors. There’s a reassuring authenticity about a tool watch designed for a specific purpose (look at the Marine Nationale’s input into the design of the Tudor FXD, for example), or a watch built to … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: British Navy sailor jailed for stealing Special Forces dive watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best, on the basis of the online traffic. Heading deep into the top 10 it’s the he IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition and Perpetual Calendar “Mojave … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition and Perpetual Calendar “Mojave Desert” (#7) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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There is a wide variety of criteria that Martin Green might apply to make a list of his top 5 watches of 2021, but he has chosen to follow the most important one: whether when he first saw the watch it brought a rush of excitement and continues to do so every time he sees it. Here he shares his five favorites of 2021, and some may surprise you.
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Editor’s note: You’re almost certainly familiar with George Bamford, but just in case you’ve been lagging behind here’s a quick background primer. George got involved in watches in the mid-noughties after customising his Rolex Submariner by taking it apart and treating it using a DLC process. The first time he wore it out he got 25 orders. … ContinuedThe post “Digital and luxury come together” – George Bamford reviews the new Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up Digital appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Now we’re getting to the pointy end of the 2021 roundup, and there isn’t a single watch listed here that doesn’t mean serious business. Between $10,000 and $20,000 USD lie some people’s grail watches, culture-changing icons, or if you’re lucky, just more nice watches for your collection. Here are some of the best releases of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The top 10 watches of 2021 between $10k-$20k appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IWC’s future-facing GST series of watches, first released in 1997, represent an important (and under-rated) transitional point for the brand. The sleek modern lines of this IWC GST Chrono Rattrapante are truly unique and packed with a truly important mechanism.
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A look back on a year's worth of accessible watches that you can actually buy (and probably should).
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In recent years, there’s been a noticeable trend for watch cases returning to the smaller and more classical sizes of old. Robbie Jones (@tinyassprops) takes it to a whole other level. The artist creates impeccably detailed models of miniature watches. How tiny? They have diameters under 5mm wide. “When I was five-years-old, my grandmother used … ContinuedThe post Dialled down: This artist is creating the tiniest watches in the world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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So you’ve spent COVID wisely, treading the path of financial caution and peeking at your savings account once in a blue moon to see it ripening. Now, it’s not like the pandemic is over, but maybe it’s stretched on further than you could have predicted, and you feel like you deserve to crack open that … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 $5K-$10K appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The $1000-$5000 USD price bracket is truly the wild west of the watch market, playing host to some watches that overstep their mark in terms of pricing and some that are still absolute bargains at $4999. From microbrands to established big guns, here are five more of the best mid-range watches from 2021. 1. Serica … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 2) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The $1000-$5000 category is a sweet spot for so many watch enthusiasts, as it reflects a quality benchmark that distinguishes itself from the more budget options. Moving above this bracket can sometimes see slightly diminishing returns, so if you’re looking for the best quality, heritage and artistry for the best price, chances are you’ll find … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 1) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Déborah Maldonado knows all about watches, having worked for IWC since 2012 and being the owner of a popular watch-related Instagram account. She shares her collecting story and her thoughts on how watch brands can broaden their appeal to women.
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Longines really lives and breathes through its heritage models, with countless watches having been reissued, updated, and ultimately honoured through modern reinterpretations of their vintage counterparts. The 1920s and ’30s were a booming time for many industries, but it was perhaps one of the most pivotal points in history for the development of the wristwatch. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines DolceVita collection delivers statuesque dress watches at very keen prices appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Last year, as Melbourne achieved the dubious victory of edging out Buenos Aires to endure the longest hard lockdown in the world, I was mostly working from home. Dear reader, it’s fair to say that during this period, sartorial standards took a sharp nosedive. I couldn’t get a haircut for almost five months and, at … ContinuedThe post “Last year reaffirmed to me the psychological value of wearing a watch” – Luke’s favourite watches of 2021 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: Brendan Cunningham is a Professor of Economics at Eastern Connecticut State University and the man behind Horolonomics, a blog that explores the economic issues in watchmaking. Are watches really gaining in popularity? The answer may seem obvious. Auction houses and certain watch designs are setting all kinds of records. Wait lists for hype timepieces … ContinuedThe post Record auction prices, crazy hype, growing waiting lists… Are luxury watches becoming more popular? An economics professor crunches the numbers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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When Luke, our Editor here at Time and Tide, asked for an article on our top five new watch releases of 2021 back in December, my first thought was: “Uh-oh, 2021 is almost over already!” I am not sure about you, but last year left me a little bleary-eyed. Like one of those “stay for … ContinuedThe post Henry’s top five watches of 2021 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Wishing you a very happy and prosperous new year! May 2022 bring us blessings of great joy, and of course freedom to travel and enjoy the watches.
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Ok, so maybe having two top 5 lists instead of a single top 10 is cheating a little bit, but each of these watches deserves an equal share of the limelight. In the previous list, the brands were playing it quite safe. Everyone loves a good Casio, and Baltic’s looks are universally loved, but what … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Top 5 Watches of 2021 Under $1000 (Part 2) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Given the unprecedented events of the past two-ish years, the worldwide market for wristwatches has done surprisingly well. Chalk it up to lots of free time in lockdown for internet window shopping, and extra discretionary income (for some) that wasn’t spent on things like travel and hotels. In 2021, I think the watch industry learned … ContinuedThe post Rugged tool watches at surprising prices – D.C’s five favourite watches of 2021 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Liwei Liao's unconventional sushi pairs well with these four unconventional watches – and one killer knife.
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Photographer Robert Spangle captures the best watches and looks on the streets of Florence.
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In case you’ve been living under a rock, sports watches are the flavour of decade and the craze isn’t abating anytime soon. Manufacturers that had previously never made sports watches are now making sports watches. Greubel Forsey is a brand most well-known for its impeccably crafted contemporary watches that are neither dressy nor sporty. Sometimes,Read More
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Christmas is around the corner, and in this week's article, we are looking at several watches that we reckon will work as excellent gift ideas.
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