In Conversation with Geoffrey Hess of Analog/Shift
Revolution’s Wei Koh sits down with Geoffrey Hess of Analog/Shift to talk vintage Rolex, Speedmasters, patina and more.
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Revolution’s Wei Koh sits down with Geoffrey Hess of Analog/Shift to talk vintage Rolex, Speedmasters, patina and more.
Not too long ago, one had to go to Japan to buy a Grand Seiko. No longer, as Grand Seiko becomes a global luxury watch brand in its own right with global ambitions.
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For over a decade the Mako has been one of the most go-to recommended dive watches for both first-time watch-buyers and seasoned collectors.
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As far as cool watch names go, this watch has one of the coolest: I mean, the head of the viper - it doesn’t get much more rock than that. And while the story behind the name is less viper lounge and more viper observatory, the watch itself easily lives up to its rock star … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The viper strikes! TAG Heuer’s Carrera Calibre 02 Tourbillon Tête de Vipère appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution HK speaks with Tim Bourne of auctioneer Bonhams about watch collecting and his vision for reviving watch auctions at Bonhams.
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September was very much a mix of cars and watches, which understandably go hand in hand. The strongest commonality between the two hobbies? The collectors - and their unwavering passion. To kick off September, I made my way down to the German Auto Show 2018, put on by the Volkswagen Club of Victoria. I know enough … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 14, September 2018 – some cars, more watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jaquet Droz: we explore the values of the brand. Through three of its eight codes, viz the Grande Second, Automata, and Ateliers d’Art.
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An in-depth review of the Nodus Contrail watch with photos, specs, pricing, and an honest opinion from a dedicated watch lover.
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Full review of the H. Moser Endeavour Perpetua Concept with ultra precise moon phase display. With live photos and hands on with both new watches.
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In 2015, Laurent Ferrier launched the first version of a Galet Traveller with an enamel center dial featuring a world map. This initial view was Europe centric but in Laurent's mind, it was a first step to some other views of our planet to reflect its beauty and infinity. For this second version, Laurent Ferrier decided to focus on Asia and particularly on Singapore.
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Right now in the world of watchmaking, there’s a distinctly warm and fuzzy feeling of nostalgia in the air. A sentiment that is owed in no small part to Longines, who more than 10 years ago pioneered the popular heritage reissue trend we all know and love today. With a history that stretches back over … ContinuedThe post LIST: 6 of the best Longines Heritage releases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Invented in the 1930s by Geneva watchmaker Louis Cottier, world time watches brought – at a glance and all at once – the time across 24 of the world’s key time zones to the hands of international jetsetters and business-makers. Indeed, no complication provides a greater desire to conquer the world, or induces a greater … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: This one has the time, now all you need is the jet – the Franck Muller Vanguard World Timer GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
The watch collector, author and founder of leading horology online magazine Fratello talks to Wei Koh about finding his place in the world, his love of watches and collaborating on the internet-busting Speedy Tuesday.
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There are few things more exciting than discovering an entirely new species. Especially creatures from the abyss, and there happens to be the largest and deepest one on the planet just to the east of Australia. Scientists recently discovered this cute little guy in there. He still remains nameless if you have any ideas? We also … ContinuedThe post NEWS: We’ve discovered a new species of watch wearer, and it ain’t pretty appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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One of my favourite quasi-apocryphal watch tales goes like this: There’s a guy who, for lack of anything better or more pressing to do with his life, decides to yacht-hop his way from home to Australia. Somewhere along the way, his watch (a Rolex, natch) is lost at sea. Upon mooring his boat, said sailor … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Judge not – why you shouldn’t judge someone by the watch on their wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A little over a week ago I found myself paying more attention than usual to the pre-flight safety spiel. Perhaps due to the fact that I was standing in a sunny clearing, looking at a helicopter. “Don’t go near the tail rotor, don’t put your hands up when you get out, and if you lose … ContinuedThe post MY WEEKEND WITH: The Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic in the wilds of Queensland appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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If you love dive watches, we probably don’t need to introduce Jason Heaton. He’s a man living the dream, a freelance writer who writes about watches only as an excuse to go out and have fun with them - be that hiking, skiing, kayaking or diving … Hi Jason, what’s your daily watch? As for a daily watch, … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @JasonHeaton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Sporty, trendy and modern, the 2018 IWC Yacht Club Chronograph ticks all the right boxes to be a summer companion. But, how does it stack up? We go in-depth with a hands on review.
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The story in a second: Contemporary design and classic size make this a winning combination. It’s no secret that the Defy is Zenith’s darling this year. Baselworld 2018 saw them release a swag of different versions, including the crazy Zero G, the impressive chronograph, and this watch, the comparatively simple Classic. And while it may … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Luxury sports done right – the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Our Autavia plus Collector’s Packs go on sale today. Last week, we announced that we’ve put together a Collector’s Pack to include with our limited sale of 10 TAG Heuer Autavia Calibre Heuer 02 watches. Today, the sale is live - you can check it out right now in the shop. The sale is for a … ContinuedThe post ANNOUNCING: If you’re thinking about buying an Autavia, now is the time to move – our Collector’s Packs are on sale today appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In Conversation: Who is Miguel Ribas and what secrets does he keep in his brand Ophion? We reveal all in this Q&A; session.
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Studded with diamonds and rubies, the PanoMatic Luna proudly wears the colour of love, permitting this mechanical ladies watch to give its classic moon phase display a new, exceptionally enticing appearance.
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The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual and the Patek Philippe Ref. 5270 go head on - how will they fare against one another?
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Two hundred and eighty years is pretty big as far as milestones go. So, given that Jaquet Droz is marking the big two-eight-o this year, you’d expect them to have a few tricks up their sleeve … and you wouldn’t be disappointed. They’ve released this special version of their signature watch - the Grande Seconde … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Tribute appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Gender-fluid. If you were born yesterday or became acquainted with pop culture only last year, you could be forgiven for thinking – based on the excitable talk among style-and-social commentators – that it’s a newly minted concept. Not so. The 1970s: boys wearing their hair longer than girls; 1966: Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking … and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Chanel’s exceptional Boy.Friend Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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That’s right, a Rolex Submariner owned and gifted by the King of Cool will go under the hammer at Phillips auction house in New York on October 25. A year after the blockbuster sale of Paul Newman’s Paul Newman Daytona. It’s not just the timing of the sale that these two celebrity watches share either, … ContinuedThe post NEWS: A Steve McQueen Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 to be auctioned by Phillips appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The show finally pivots and the guys agree that this entire TBWS thing is simply a support group for folks that are completely insane... about watches. This week, we finally reveal the details about our 5k follower giveaway as Kaz enjoys some succulent Passover moscato. Delish. There's even a new Richemont brand that makes its way into the discussion this week!
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I backed up Baselworld, with a solid stint in London, where - let me tell you - I did some serious watch spotting. So much spotting in fact, we had to split it out. Here we go! Kicking things off, in true British fashion, a London boutique-only edition Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. This is one of only 26, and … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 10, May 2018 – the London Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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It was clear from Zenith’s 2018 collection that the Defy line was a major priority. Because while there were Pilot, Chronomaster and Elite models on offer, the Defy was the star of the show, with everything from the awesomely complex El Primero Zero G through to the comparatively simple, but still quality, Defy Classics. It’s … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 6 of the best new Zenith releases of 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Musician and lover of all things sonic, A. Lange & Söhne’s Anthony de Haas talks about his fondness for chiming watches and why he brought them into the collection of the lauded Saxon manufacture.
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