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Two Broke Watch Snobs
2019 is already feeling like the end times - the Sword of Damocles feels primed to plummet down upon us at any moment... perfect time to talk watches! This week Mike and Kaz wanted to share their perspective on how to build a watch collection in 2019 the TBWS way.
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In this week's article, we take a quick look at six ultra-thin watches that you might want to add into your watch collection.
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Maurice Lacroix extends their Aikon line with the Aikon Venturer, a watch designed for the adventurer in mind, with an impressive 300m WR at below CHF 2k.
Time+Tide
Seriously, what better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing than with a traditional gift of gold. And a very special type of 18k gold at that, but a little more on that later. Omega has just dropped its most anticipated release of the year, the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: A brand new gold Speedmaster for half the price of vintage – the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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There were a lot of very interesting watches released at SIHH. Oftentimes, this interest was centred around complication - and rightly so, it’s really the watch industry’s traditional bailiwick. But for me, one of the most interesting collections overall was Panerai. Panerai, while certainly accomplished at the higher end of the spectrum, tends not to … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The sustainable Submersible, Panerai’s Submersible Mike Horn Edition, PAM00984 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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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.
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In this week's Throwback Sunday, Deployant's Robin takes a look back at some of his favourite watches that he had reviewed over the last five years.
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It’s not an easy, or necessarily wise, thing to admit, but the first ‘proper’ cologne I ever purchased (with money from my job working at the deli in Coles) was Bulgari. And the first expensive sunglasses I owned? Also Bulgari. It was natural, then, that when I entered the world of haute horology a decade … ContinuedThe post The three things that convinced me to take Bulgari seriously as a watchmaker appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The talk of the Jaeger-LeCoultre booth at SIHH was the incredible (and incredibly well-sized) Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel, but that rare bird was in hot demand, so we didn’t manage any quality one-on-one time with it. But that’s OK really, as there were numerous other exquisitely finished offerings on hand, from the Reverso … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 5 stunning Jaeger-LeCoultre watches from SIHH 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The most accessible Greubel Forsey to date, in terms of pricepoint, the new Balancier Contemporain is limited to 33 pieces in white gold, and is priced at CHF195,000 before taxes. It uses a 12mm balance wheel instead of the iconic tourbillon that the brand frequently uses. The openworked concept and multi layer dial display is also captured with this piece.
Revolution
Revolution’s Editor-at-Large Ken Kessler compares the plights of high-end audio and high-end watchmaking.
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In-depth and hands-on with the Lange Zeitwerk Date. Its more technical than meets the eye, and a tough task to add function to a near perfect digital watch.
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Cartier had a big showing at SIHH 2019, fielding no less than 75 new references which included fetching re-workings of brand staples such as the Baignoire and the Santos.
Time+Tide
Few sports so frequently, and so intensely, show the individual under pressure as Grand Slam tennis singles. Take the case of Stefanos Tsitsipas from Greece, who just two days ago defeated the GOAT (fact), Roger Federer. At the end of the first set, a grimly fought 13-11 tiebreak that went against him, he looked gone. … ContinuedThe post “We want to take the top guys down,” says new TAG Heuer tennis ambassador Alex De Minaur appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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As we shared the press release of the Armin Strom Dual Time Resonance Sapphire. Here is the live photograph. On wrist, it wears comfortably as it is wide. At 44mm x 59mm, and entirely constructed of sapphire, the three piece case allows light into the watch. And for a watch which is all about theRead More
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We begin Day 3 with MB&F;. Starting with the MB&F; HM6 Final Edition. 8 pieces is SS case. And closes the HM6 series. Lasting 4 years. At launch, Max announced that they will only make 100 movements. And here is the last of them. CHF 210,000 excl taxes. And a new clock: the Medusa withRead More
Revolution
Our editor-at-large, Suzanne Wong, explains just how fascinating Vacheron Constantin’s Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar is, and why it’s so radical.
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Following our hands on yesterday at the BC manufacture, where we explored the new Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar in detail. Read our report earlier today for details. Here are more live photographs of the other novelties. A new blue series, with magnificent blue dials, on the Patrimony as well as the FiftySix. The Patrimony areRead More
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At Bovet, we have four novelties, four new calibers. All in writing desk case. We start with the Retrograde Perpetual Calendar, which Bovet calls Recital 21. CHF72,000. The Next s the Amadéo Fleurier 46 Virtuioso IX. Blue flinque dial (a kind of lacquer which requires hours of polishing) 24 cities display which is totally customizable.Read More
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Parmigiani Fleurier next. Here are the novelty highlights. Toric Perpetual Calendar. Two dials are available. The hand guiloche dial version is 1k more at CHF 69,000. Case 42.9mm rose gold case. Caliber PF333, automatic, with a 22k gold rotor. The slate color dials are quite muted in tone, allowing the guilloche to shine. Toric HemisphereRead More
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Lange is next. And the booth presents a giant watch like in years past. The venerable Lange 1. Though this year, they have another giant watch with the Zeitwerk Date. This year will have a lot more novelties than we will cover at SIHH. Every month on the 24th till Nov, one novelty will beRead More
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Swinging over to the Carre Horologers, we stop by at Ferdinand Berthoud. This SIHH, two new editions in the FB-1 series. The Oeuvre D’or. The series is constructed entirely of gold. Two versions are available. One in WG gemset, yellow dial and YG movement. FB1.1-2. CHF 282,500 inclusive of Swiss VAT. The dial is aRead More
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Over at Panerai, highlights are the three experiential watches, where buyers will get unique experiences with each purchase. Guillaume Nery Special Edition. Limited on 15 pieces. PAM983. Ti case with DLC. Priced at S$57,200 and comes with an experience with Nary diving with whales. PAM961 Marina Militaire, S$58,800. Limited edition 33 pieces. Case in Carbotech.Read More
Revolution
This year at SIHH, Baume & Mercier has upped its Baumatic game, introducing four new models, headed up by the Baumatic Perpetual Calendar.
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There are additions to existing pieces from Lange at SIHH this year, mostly material or dial differentiations.
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This is the first of our coverage of the SIHH and shows happening around Geneva this week. We were already privy to a special session at Vacheron Constantin at a special presentation on a very interesting new watch. Watch out for our press release article and hands on session with lots of live photographs andRead More
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Feelings. We all have them. They make us human. They make us who we are. But sometimes they can get the better of us. Like, remember when Tudor released the Black Bay chronograph? Boy, that seemed controversial at the time. And then there was the new Rolex Air-King. Holy smokes! Who could forget all this madness? Neither, … ContinuedThe post OPINION: 3 stress relief ideas if the new Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 collection is causing you discomfort appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Really, at the heart of the appeal of a mechanical watch is the ticking, whirring escapement that sets the pace. That and the assemblage of wheel and bridges that powers and supports it. So it’s apt then that this Rado cuts to the core quickly: the True Open Heart lives up to its name, exposing … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: What becomes of the open hearted – the Rado True Open Heart appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
As we head into “trophy season”, Revolution’s Editor-at-large Ken Kessler considers the relevance of honours and awards.
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For a site ostensibly about fine mechanical watches we spend a decent amount of time talking and thinking about watches of the smart variety. But we come at the genre (which is, thanks to Apple, the biggest category of watch in the game at the moment) from a fairly particular (dare I say biased) perspective, … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Wired’s tech take on the smartwatch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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