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The Story of the Vagabondage According to Francois-Paul Journe
On our last day in Geneva, Francois-Paul Journe sat Team Revolution down at his office to tell us the story of the Vagabondage. This is a recollection of his own words.
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Are We Celebrating the Watchmaker to the Point of Ignoring the Designer?
Watchmakers are veritable rockstars but how many can actually name the designer of their watch? Can you name another designer beyond Gerald Genta?
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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of Tudor’s most important technical achievements (and a couple of Basel 2017 predictions for good measure)
Editor’s Note: Baselworld 2017 is just around the corner, which means our overactive imaginations have kicked into hyperdrive, imagining what new forms of wrist candy the brands will be dropping on us. At the forefront of our speculations are Tudor, who always play their cards close to their chest when it comes to new releases – which only makes … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of Tudor’s most important technical achievements (and a couple of Basel 2017 predictions for good measure) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Bulgari adds a touch of danger to the Octo Ultranero
Bulgari has unveiled some of its latest collection in advance of Baselworld, and we were lucky enough to get our hands on a few key pieces. One model that particularly took our fancy was this crimson and black take on the Octo Ultranero. The changes on this latest version of the Octo are purely cosmetic – it’s still … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Bulgari adds a touch of danger to the Octo Ultranero appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations for the “God of Gamblers”, from Our Archives
In this week's Throwback Sunday, we feature six watch recommendations for the "God of Gamblers", featuring brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Breguet.
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The Height of Success
Known to his many clients as a successful management consultant, out of office hours Jake Meyer is a real life Action Man – a mountain climber, an intrepid adventurer and a British Army reservist. Since 2005, Meyer has been accompanied in his pursuits by a Bremont wristwatch.
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The Battle of the Power Reserves Commences
Like the quest to make the thinnest watch, a number of makers have taken up another challenge: to see whose watch can run the longest.
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BREAKING NEWS: ROLEX Now Official Broadcast Sponsor of Oscars 2017
Rolex is now the official sponsor of the 89th Academy Awards® live broadcast - Sunday, 26 February 2017 on the ABC Television Network.
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Ace of Bass - Adam Clayton
This year is Adam Clayton’s 25th anniversary as a watch enthusiast and, thanks to an award-winning album, he’s able to place the time watches caught his eye and caused one of the world’s most successful rock musicians to become a watch enthusiast.
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VIDEO: People’s choice votes are in after the first episode of Apples to Apples, and it’s a whitewash…
Just over a week ago we broadcast the first ever episode of Apples to Apples, where Felix and I pick two similar watches, flip a Swiss franc to decide which one we’re going in to battle for, and then argue for a couple of minutes. This is part A of the process. Part B is where … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: People’s choice votes are in after the first episode of Apples to Apples, and it’s a whitewash… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: A little bit of bronze goes a long way - the Montblanc 1858 Automatic
This year sees Montblanc introduce bronze into its watch collections for the very first time – and we have to say they’ve done it in an unusual and (as is typical for the brand) very smart way. With the exception of the high-end Villeret piece, Montblanc has avoided releasing full bronze-cased watches, instead employing the distinctive … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A little bit of bronze goes a long way – the Montblanc 1858 Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SIHH 2017 Girard Perregaux overview: Mindset of a GPHG winner
For SIHH 2017 Girard Perregaux, recent winners of GPHG have unveiled a new core collection in the Laureato while projecting the future in its Neo-Bridges.
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LIST: The 6 defining moments of SIHH 2017* (AKA the Friday Wind Down) *Product does not contain doom or gloom
SIHH 2017 is a wrap. It’s done. After months of anticipation and speculation (along with regret for us Aussies leaving behind summer for subzero temperatures) the first watch fair of the year is behind us, the next one not too far away. But before we even think about the ‘B(asel)’ word, Felix and I want to … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 6 defining moments of SIHH 2017* (AKA the Friday Wind Down) *Product does not contain doom or gloom appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Transformer - Meet the Urwerk UR-T8
Urwerk kicks off their 20th anniversary year with the transforming UR-T8.
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Da Vinci Automatic shows the gentler side of IWC
For years IWC has staked its claim as being one of the biggest, baddest and most masculine of the major Swiss brands. Recently though, we’ve sensed a change in the wind. In 2014 they released the delicate Portofino, and last year their more petite pilot had women firmly in its sights. That’s set to continue for … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Da Vinci Automatic shows the gentler side of IWC appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In Memoriam: The passing of yet another giant. Walter Lange (1924-2017)
In memoriam: The passing of yet another giant: Walter Lange, great grandson of F.A. Lange. January 17, 2017. With personal anecdotes.
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HANDS-ON: The Return of the Bronzo - Panerai introduces blue-dialled Luminor Submersible PAM 00671
This year it appears that the Submersible collection is a major focus for Panerai, with the brand releasing a veritable pack of new models in all manner of materials and sizes. But there’s one watch above all else that has inflamed the passions of the Paneristi, and that’s the PAM 00671 – AKA the Blue … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Return of the Bronzo – Panerai introduces blue-dialled Luminor Submersible PAM 00671 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 5 watches that caught our eye on Day One of SIHH 2017 and what they represent
The first day of any overseas watch fair is pretty much a blur of lights and (occasionally ticking) sounds for Felix and me. Don’t blame that on the boogie, blame it on the tyranny of distance. For the friends we are yet to meet this week in Geneva, here’s a pre-emptive answer for you: “We … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 watches that caught our eye on Day One of SIHH 2017 and what they represent appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Montblanc channels the spirit of racing with the Timewalker Chronograph Automatic
Walking into Montblanc’s revamped SIHH booth, it didn’t take long to work out what the overarching theme of 2017 would be. If the deconstructed racing chronograph suspended from the ceiling wasn’t enough of a clue, the booth staff in stark white racing firesuits certainly gave the game away. Montblanc’s off to the races, and in … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Montblanc channels the spirit of racing with the Timewalker Chronograph Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SIHH 2017 IWC and the Legacy of Leonardo Da Vinci
For SIHH 2017 IWC has focused its new Da Vinci collection on the muse of the Schaffhausen's heritage. At the pinnacle - a Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph
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House of Burlesque - After Hours
Sophisticated and exotic, when the lights are low in the House of Burlesque the watches taking centre stage show that variety really is the spice of life.
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LIST: 7 shocking rumours ahead of SIHH 2017
On Monday morning, the most unpronounceable fair of them all, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie – mercifully reduced 100 per cent of the time to ‘SIHH’ – will open its doors in Geneva. But you don’t need to wait until then to get the lowdown on the major scoops and scandals. Thanks to … ContinuedThe post LIST: 7 shocking rumours ahead of SIHH 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Say Cheese: Introducing the Swiss Mad Watch
H. Moser & Cie kick off their “Make ‘Swiss Made’ Great Again” campaign with the Swiss Mad Watch. How mad is it?
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A Collector’s View: Review of a Personal Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater
A Collector’s View: Review of a Personal Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater with personal anecdotes and detailed ownership notes.
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HANDS-ON: Blue heaven - the Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509), plus pics of EVERY new 2016 Daytona
Two thousand and sixteen will surely go down in the annals of watch-lore as the year of the Daytona. Not only did Rolex finally update their stainless steel icon, but they also unveiled two new precious metal versions. We’ve already looked at the oh-so-shiny green and yellow gold version, and today we hold in our … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blue heaven – the Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509), plus pics of EVERY new 2016 Daytona appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 - $4000 to $5000 (and a bit more)
Time for the final leg of our tour of the best ‘affordable’ watches of 2016. We’re now at the upper end, at that fun little sweet spot where things start to get really interesting, with some serious in-house movements on offer, and amazing solid designs. It’s the upper limit for many people, so a lot … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 – $4000 to $5000 (and a bit more) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: The 7 best watches of 2016 - $3000 to $4000
That’s right folks, we’re at it again, clawing our way through our top choices with an ever-ballooning budget, and believe it or not, this was our toughest category yet. The $3000 to $4000 category seems to have run a little thin for 2016, but we’ve still been able to round out a healthy assortment of picks that … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 7 best watches of 2016 – $3000 to $4000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: The 11 best watches of 2016 - $2000 to $3000
For our third instalment we’re entering a slightly different echelon of watches. Some buyers will just dive right into their first watch at this price bracket, whereas others will have whetted their appetites on more entry-level pieces, and are now ready to step up their game. You’ll notice a lot more familiar names on this list, as … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 11 best watches of 2016 – $2000 to $3000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Video: The Birth Of Silicon (The watch that changed the world)
The realization of the groundbreaking watch that the Freak was destined to be necessitated the use of materials never before used in watchmaking. And thus was born the age of silicon in horology. But who was it that proposed this space age material for use in a watch?
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LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 - $1000 to $2000
We’ve already got you covered in the zero to 1K category, but as you inch your way up the watch-buying food chain, the decisions don’t automatically get much easier, and the $1-2K range is just as tricky to navigate. While there’s still plenty to pick from, the quality can be all over the board in the same … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 – $1000 to $2000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.