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Review: Haldimann H12 and the new H11
Review of the Haldimann H12 and the new H11 - connoisseurs timepieces with purist finishes and innovatory design. Hands on and live images from Baselworld
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Up for Auction: Al Capone’s Platinum and Diamond-Studded Pocket Watch
RR Auction lists Al Capone’s platinum and diamond-studded pocket watch at their June Gangsters, Outlaws, and Lawmen sale complete with a signed affidavit provided by the Chicago mob boss’ great-grandson.
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Opinion: Traditional Artisan’s approach to Hand Finishing and Chronometry
Opinion: Traditional Artisan's approach to Hand Finishing and Chronometry. Do they converge, and if so, where is the common denominator?
Time+Tide
VIDEO: Is there a risk the TAG Heuer Carrera takes over the collection and becomes less special? Biver fires up, again
Not so long ago, the TAG Heuer Carrera was one of the watch world’s most easily recognised chronographs. Now, it’s every kind of watch imaginable. It’s time-only, it’s a Connected watch, it’s a tourbillon; you name it, there’s a Carrera variant. Hell, I’m wearing a Carrera today and it’s a removable time-only module that I’ve fitted onto … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Is there a risk the TAG Heuer Carrera takes over the collection and becomes less special? Biver fires up, again appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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1 on 1: Comparing the Grand Seiko SBGR305 and the Jaeger leCoultre Master Control Date
We look at two new releases this year, both in the same category, the automatic three hands and date. Two brands, one Japanese and the other Swiss. One of t
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Review: Bell and Ross BR03-94 RS17
Our hands-on review of the Bell & Ross BR03-94 R17, inspired by the steering wheel of the new Renault RS17 F1 car. With full specs and price.
Revolution
Lord Foster and Cartier: Contextualising Time
A new exhibition curated by architect Norman Foster at London’s Design Museum gives a fresh take on Cartier’s contribution to the social and industrial development of the past century.
Time+Tide
NEWS: Live in Australia and looking for a Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona? You might be in luck
The ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona is one of THE legendary watches. At its most basic level it’s an exotic dialled variant of the (already iconic) Rolex Daytona. Unpopular when it was originally released, things kicked off for the watch when pictures of Paul Newman wearing a ref. 6239 emerged and the once-obscure chronograph became one of … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Live in Australia and looking for a Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona? You might be in luck appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Breaking news: Davide Traxler is no longer CEO of Corum and Eterna
Davide Traxler leaves Corum and Eterna in a breaking news story. Just in, news from European sources, who reported they have confirmation from Mr. Traxler.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #30 - Watches in Movies and the Heitis Chronograph Giveaway!
Woo! This episode of Two Broke Watch Snobs gets a little wild! Dogs are barking - cats are gingerly jumping into 3D Printers, Kaz & Mike forget how freaking English works, and finally some details about the latest TBWS Giveaway are shared. It's the Two Broke Watch Snobs Episode 30 Extravaganza!
Time+Tide
NEWS: Former champion boxer Julio César Chávez Jr not having a good time - loses bout and has Hublot stolen in Las Vegas
Following in the grand tradition of elite athletes misplacing expensive watches, Mexican former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr has allegedly had his Hublot stolen from his Las Vegas hotel room. Chávez Jr’s wife, Frida, alleges that the unidentified Hublot (and a phone) were stolen from Chávez Jr by women with whom he was … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Former champion boxer Julio César Chávez Jr not having a good time – loses bout and has Hublot stolen in Las Vegas appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
In the Dojo with Yvan Arpa, Founder and CEO of Artya
Revolution’s U.S. editor Keith W. Strandberg and Swiss editor Sophie Furley catch up with Yvan Arpa in the dojo to see how the martial arts help him in his work as founder of Artya, and watch designer of Samsung smart watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Rolex Cellini Moonphase - what it is and why it matters
While the current Rolex Cellini collection will never have the same mass appeal or cool cachet as their ever-popular steel sports models, I think this chic and refined collection is just as important and emblematic to the Big Crown. When they revamped the line in 2014, I was quite taken – with their fluted bezels, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rolex Cellini Moonphase – what it is and why it matters appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #27 - Affordable GMT and Dual Time Watches + The >$1000 Watch Discussion
Pay that $2500 dental bill? Or just get a Grand Seiko Quartz and call it a day? This is just one of the many questions we tackle in this week's episode! Plus Kaz is going strong with his #watchfast with the Casio MDV106 dive watch.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
The Longines Heritage 1945 (And A Broke Watch Snob’s Personal Opinion)
Mike from Two Broke Watch Snobs shares his thoughts and opinions on the Longines 1945, a simple but beautiful calatrava-style piece.
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Rolex: the Crown and the Cross
Rolex fans have come to recognise the various dots and dashes which adorn their beloved crown on their watch. But what the heck is that Cross?
Time+Tide
INTERVIEW: “Safe queens are the worst.” Actor James Marsden explains just what kind of watch geek he is, and we are feeling him
One of the last people I saw before I left Australia for SIHH in January was James Marsden. He was on television, in dusty dungarees, with a vest, boots and a cowboy hat. His face was etched with pain. He’d just been shot by Ed Harris. Again. The television show is Westworld, the character is Teddy, … ContinuedThe post INTERVIEW: “Safe queens are the worst.” Actor James Marsden explains just what kind of watch geek he is, and we are feeling him appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Baselworld 2017 Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel and Gold
We take a look at one of the most highly-anticipated watches from Tudor in this year's Baselworld: the Heritage Black Bay Steel and Gold.
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HANDS-ON: The dark and mysterious Hermès Slim d’Hermès Quantième Perpétuel in platinum
There’s a lot of love in the Time+Tide office for the Slim d’Hermès collection – it’s classic, classy and somewhat free from the Swiss traditionalism that constrains the rest of the fine watch industry. So we’re very happy to see Hermès continuing to expand this relatively young collection, this time with a new platinum-cased perpetual … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The dark and mysterious Hermès Slim d’Hermès Quantième Perpétuel in platinum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #19 - Nick from Orion Watches Talks Microbrands and the Future of His Business
Mike and Kaz are joined by a super special guest! Nick Harris from Orion Watches jumps on air to talk about microbrands in the US, the Seiko modding culture, and a whole lot more.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #13 - Watches $65 and Under for the Discerning Watch Snob
Mike and Kaz are breaking down a list of awesome watches for under $65. But do you guys want to know the truly insane part? None of them are Seikos 0_o. Plus, Sailfish or marlin? The guys can't tell the difference - any fishologist out there?
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #10 - Orient Watches, Collinsville Watch Co, and Shoutouts!
This week Mike and Kaz open up the episode by talking about Collinsville Watch Co - a super small microbrand offering high quality, but affordable quartz and mechanical pieces.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #6 - Seiko Spring Drive Event and “Guilty Pleasure” Watches
Kaz shares his experience at a recent Spring Drive event down in the Seiko Miami Boutique and the guys delve into one of their most beloved reoccurring series: Guilty Pleasure Watches!
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #21 - Pre-Basel Discussions, Watch Fasting, and Seiko Rumors
You heard it here, folks - Kaz's boss wants to put his seed in him. Plus, the guys revisit the "chicken sandwich watch"... and hey, Raketa? Kaz wants to know if you're hiring.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #20 - Our 1k Follower Giveaway Winners + Watch Photography Growing Pains and more
The TBWS 1k Follower Giveaway Winner is finally announced - woo!! Huge thank you to the winner and everyone that entered - more contests to come!
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #18 - Our 1k Follower Giveaway and a Deeper Discussion About the Cash-In-Your-Chips Watch
The Two Broke Watch Snobs 1000 Follower Giveaway is freaking live, watchfam! Wooooo! Tune in to the show for details on how to enter and win. Kaz and Mike discuss even further the idea of the "cash-in-your-chips" watch - that watch that you end your collection with - that final horray!
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #15 - New Watch Acquisitions, Some SIHH Thoughts, and 1k Followers!
The Two Broke Watch Snobs finally break 1000 followers on IG! A huge thank you to everyone that's listened and supported the show. You've made our growth to 1k followers possible and we know that any additional growing we do is directly contributed by you and your awesomeness. You know what that means? !K Follower Giveaway Contest!
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #11 - The Poljot 3133 and Other Affordable Chronographs (Vintage and Modern)!
Normally you think you'd have to spend some serious cash on a mechanical chronograph. But this week's show proves that's not the case. The guys each talk about two chronographs: one modern and one vintage. A notable part of the discussion is dedicated to Kaz's Vintage Poljot 3133.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #7 - Positive and Negative Boutique/AD Experiences & Male Stripper Watches
This week the guys are sharing some positive and negative experiences they've had walking into ADs and Boutiques - plus we're breaking down the facts and stats on the most burning question within the watchfam... what watch does a male stripper wear?
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King Michael of Romania’s Patek Philippe Ref 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and case material identified!
We found a colour photograph of King Michael of Romania wearing his Patek Philippe Ref 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and its case colour!