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INTRODUCING: IWC proves they aren’t afraid of the deep with the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’

IWC proves they aren’t afraid Dec 7, 2016

INTRODUCING: IWC proves they aren’t afraid of the deep with the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’

In addition to both festive and jolly, ’tis also the season for SIHH pre-releases. Today’s contribution comes courtesy of IWC, who appear to be following up their Portugieser and Pilot years with a Da Vinci-focused line-up – which is what makes the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’ even more intriguing. The clue is in the name, but … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: IWC proves they aren’t afraid of the deep with the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Ladies’ Royal Oak turns 40 in style

Audemars Piguet Ladies’ Royal Oak turns Nov 24, 2016

INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Ladies’ Royal Oak turns 40 in style

OK, we’re calling it: 1976 was one of the best years in history – for so many reasons. For a start, that’s when Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life was released. It was also the year Rocky and Taxi Driver hit cinemas, and superhotties Benedict Cumberbatch and Audrey Tatou entered the world. In … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Ladies’ Royal Oak turns 40 in style appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Pelagos LHD - A Historical Perspective

Tudor s history books Nov 19, 2016

The Pelagos LHD - A Historical Perspective

A flip through Tudor’s history books to find out if the Pelagos LHD could possibly be the perfect tribute timepiece, where the brand’s past triumphs meet with its present successes.

HANDS ON: the elegant double act of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon Nov 8, 2016

HANDS ON: the elegant double act of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon

As far as origin stories go, the Reverso has one of the best. Back in the 1930s, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most famous model was conceived to withstand the rigours of polo, thanks to its ingenious flip-over case design. When the mallets started swinging and balls went flying, the watch could safely bury its face until the action … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: the elegant double act of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Smoke and mirrors – the Hublot Big Bang All Black Sapphire

Hublot Big Bang All Black Nov 4, 2016

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Smoke and mirrors – the Hublot Big Bang All Black Sapphire

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/159551168″] Ten years ago Hublot pioneered the black-on-black-on-black look in watches. Sure, it made it hard to read the time, but when your watch looked that cool who could care? They called it (appropriately enough) ‘All Black’ and this year they’ve released a number of special limited editions to celebrate. The standout is this … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Smoke and mirrors – the Hublot Big Bang All Black Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EVENT: 6 standout, and frighteningly affordable, watches from the worn&wound; Wind-Up Watch Fair 2016

EVENT: 6 standout, and frighteningly affordable, watches from the worn&wound; Wind-Up Watch Fair 2016

Editor’s note: From where we stand, the Wind-Up Watch Fair 2016, run by the boys from worn&wound; seemed to kick a lot of ass. Over 15,000 people attended, the socials were buzzing with wristshots of rarely seen watch brands and there were new conversations being had around value, quality and the thrilling proximity to provenance a Fair … ContinuedThe post EVENT: 6 standout, and frighteningly affordable, watches from the worn&wound; Wind-Up Watch Fair 2016 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum

Montblanc s 4810 Orbis Terrarum Nov 2, 2016

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/157997150″] When I was in high school we had to buy an atlas/geography textbook from a publisher called Heinemann. Don’t ask me why I remember this – it’s just one of the scores of useless trivia facts that are stuck in my head, while much more important information (such as reference numbers and calibre names) seem … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: World-famous tattoo guru Benjamin Laukis and his TAG Heuer Calibre 18 Telemeter

TAG Heuer Calibre 18 Telemeter [su_vimeo Oct 31, 2016

VIDEO: World-famous tattoo guru Benjamin Laukis and his TAG Heuer Calibre 18 Telemeter

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/179131877″] Tattoo artist Benjamin Laukis cuts a dashing figure. Impeccably dressed, impressively inked – people tend to notice when Laukis walks into a room. He’s also a gentleman in the truest sense of the word, and a watch collector of great integrity and taste. We caught up with Ben at his Northcote studio, The … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: World-famous tattoo guru Benjamin Laukis and his TAG Heuer Calibre 18 Telemeter appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Executive Tourbillon

Ulysse Nardin Executive Tourbillon Oct 28, 2016

INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Executive Tourbillon

With a penchant for the avant-garde, Ulysse Nardin is a tricky customer to pin down stylistically. They’re most famous for their marine chronometers, but they also produce simple, lean pieces that embody elegance. They also dabble in the upper echelons of haute-horology with their famous Freak as well as models with painstakingly elaborate hand-painted dials. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Executive Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Time’s Up

Time’s Up

The future of women’s mechanical watches may sound like an unknown land that’s open to speculation and theorizing, but we’ve had plenty of clues about what the next frontiers could be, and it’s time we put these clues together.

EXCLUSIVE: A. Lange & Söhne fan art goes weapons-grade at the hands of Ben Laukis

A. Lange & Sohne Oct 26, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: A. Lange & Söhne fan art goes weapons-grade at the hands of Ben Laukis

Just found some time to do a sketch based on the A. lange & Söhne Zeitwerk incorporating the Dresden Opera house clock from which it was inspired and as well a close up of the iconic hand engraved LANGE balance cock. I also think their “State of the Art Tradition” motto rings very true in this … ContinuedThe post EXCLUSIVE: A. Lange & Söhne fan art goes weapons-grade at the hands of Ben Laukis appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, now in black

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Oct 24, 2016

HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, now in black

One of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s finest releases for 2016 was also one of the easiest to miss. Firstly because it’s not a Reverso, secondly because it’s not really a ‘new’ release. We first saw the Master Ultra Thin (MUT) Perpetual Calendar back in 2013, but this year JLC treated this exceptionally stylish stainless steel version to a … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, now in black appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: The Cartier Clé de Cartier in steel

Cartier Clé de Cartier Oct 17, 2016

IN-DEPTH: The Cartier Clé de Cartier in steel

The story in a second Cartier’s key collection of 2015 just became a whole lot more accessible. Much fuss has been made over Cartier’s manly new Drive collection, and rightly so. But the Parisian powerhouse also released another excellent, and highly anticipated, men’s watch this year – the Clé de Cartier in steel. It’s … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Cartier Clé de Cartier in steel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Luminox CARBON SEAL 3800 SERIES

Luminox Oct 15, 2016

Review: Luminox CARBON SEAL 3800 SERIES

Luminox releases its latest collection the Carbon SEAL 3800 series with three model variants. With durability and reliability as its namesake, Luminox’s new series achieves not only what it is already good at, but also comfort and aesthetics. The new carbon case looks better than the PVD variants and is much lighter than steel and even titanium.

IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

Hublot ? Oct 14, 2016

IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

The story in a second New movement + new look = new ball game? Hublot describe their Meccano-inspired Big Bang Meca-10 as a ‘transitional object’. It’s an interesting choice of phrase. You could take it literally and assume that Hublot are referring to the watch as a way for people who obsessed about Meccano and technical constructions … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 14th October, 2016 – the winners edition

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 14th October, 2016 – the winners edition

Today’s Wind Down is dedicated to all the winners out there. Maybe you found $2 on the street, maybe you’ve just got a positive attitude, or maybe, just maybe, you’re lucky enough to win a watch. So, take pride in your achievements (be they big or small), have a cold drink and take four minutes and … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 14th October, 2016 – the winners edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

What do Entry Level Watchmakers and Watch Retailers have to fear?

What do Entry Level Watchmakers and Watch Retailers have to fear?

There are many challenges faced by modern watch retailers and entry-level watchmakers but you'd be surprised which the most threatening could be.

HANDS-ON: Hello Sailor! Franck Muller takes to the high seas with the Yachting collection

Franck Muller Sep 27, 2016

HANDS-ON: Hello Sailor! Franck Muller takes to the high seas with the Yachting collection

The last time we had Franck Muller in the office it was a bold Vanguard clad in sinister black and red – a watch that was at once sporty and menacing. Today we’re looking at another take on their trademark curved shape, and while the case and dial layout are the similar to the Vanguard, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Hello Sailor! Franck Muller takes to the high seas with the Yachting collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

To win a Watch Collector’s Heart, Smartwatch designers need to get Smart

To win a Watch Collector’s Heart, Smartwatch designers need to get Smart

A smartwatch has to clear many hurdles to win the heart of a watch collector. The one way they could do it is through skeuomorphic principles.

H. Moser & Cie CEO Edouard Sep 21, 2016

HOW TO: Make your watch brand go viral, a marketing masterclass by Moser

It’s both reassuring and alarming to discover that H. Moser & Cie. CEO Edouard Meylan is a human version of his brand’s watches: he is stylish, sophisticated, smart (more on that later) and in possession of a sense of humour that is never too far from the surface. He’s also refreshingly direct and far from complacent about the … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Make your watch brand go viral, a marketing masterclass by Moser appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHY I WEAR: Breguet – Glenn and his Tradition GMT

Breguet Glenn Sep 20, 2016

WHY I WEAR: Breguet – Glenn and his Tradition GMT

Some watches always get the double tap when they show up in our Instagram feed. One such model is Glenn’s (AKA @syn_chronus) ridiculously lovely Breguet Tradition GMT. Not only because it’s a stunning watch in its own right, but also for the fact that we simply don’t see too many out there. So we got in … ContinuedThe post WHY I WEAR: Breguet – Glenn and his Tradition GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

How Richard Mille transformed the watch business

Richard Mille transformed Sep 17, 2016

How Richard Mille transformed the watch business

First formed in 1999, Richard mille has within a short decade become a resounding success. Not only has it established itself in a niche category of its own, it has also become a staple timepiece in the world of billionaire collectors. Naturally, the more inquisitive of us would want to find out, just how exactly did thisRead More

Edouard Meylan CEO H. Moser provokes with Swiss Alps Watch

H. Moser provokes Sep 14, 2016

Edouard Meylan CEO H. Moser provokes with Swiss Alps Watch

Since Edouard Meylan took over H. Moser, they have made provocative statements like Swiss Alps Watch while new processes have improved quality & reliability

The X Factor

Tudor Sep 10, 2016

The X Factor

Pondering the imponderable quality of Tudor and two of its latest novelties.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Come to the Dark Side with the Bulgari Octo Ultranero

Bulgari Octo Ultranero Few would Sep 9, 2016

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Come to the Dark Side with the Bulgari Octo Ultranero

Few would contest that Bulgari’s Octo is a great watch – a distinctive design jam-packed with legacy. What could possibly make it better? Well, how about a mean, stealthy and downright cool black ADLC coating? Yeah, that’ll do the trick. If you’ve been on the fence about Bulgari, the Octo Ultranero will convert you. Don’t … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Come to the Dark Side with the Bulgari Octo Ultranero appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The biggest (bronzest) Tudor yet, meet the Black Bay Bronze

Tudor yet meet Aug 28, 2016

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The biggest (bronzest) Tudor yet, meet the Black Bay Bronze

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/159277925″] After four years of Black Bay releases we expected the collection to take a well-earned rest on the Tudor bench in 2016. Well, that didn’t happen. Not only did the entire collection get an in-house upgrade and a new blacked-out model, but it was also given a bulkier, bronzed body. Meet the big daddy of … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The biggest (bronzest) Tudor yet, meet the Black Bay Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: A. Lange & Söhne Langematik

A. Lange & Sohne Aug 27, 2016

Review: A. Lange & Söhne Langematik

First launched in 1997, the Langematik is the first self-winding watch from A. Lange & Söhne. A brave move by the brand and also a watershed release, the Langematik is arguably one of the most characteristic watches from the brand. Particularly due to its spectacular new manufacture movement; the L921.2 was one of Lange’s earliestRead More

INTRODUCING: The warm tones of the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatic in Terra Brown

A. Lange & Sohne Aug 25, 2016

INTRODUCING: The warm tones of the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatic in Terra Brown

When A. Lange & Söhne release a new watch there is always a collective “ooh” and “ahh” that resonates within the watch community. Germany’s most prestigious brand has always earned respect and admiration for staying true to their design philosophy. So it isn’t too often that we get to see an ALS special edition that offers a … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The warm tones of the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatic in Terra Brown appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Girard-Perregaux Place Girardet 225th Anniversary

Girard-Perregaux Place Girardet 225th Anniversary DEPL... Aug 13, 2016

Review: Girard-Perregaux Place Girardet 225th Anniversary

Girard Perregaux celebrates 225 years of history with a series of “unique” watches. The collection is said to be special for its unique dial decorations in relation to historical events. Standing ovations were also given by the brand to itself for its maiden use of the emblematic Pont d’or (that bridge) above a Microvar balance wheel. WhileRead More

HANDS-ON: The Eterna KonTiki Super Chronograph – a bang-for-buck in-house chrono

Eterna Aug 7, 2016

HANDS-ON: The Eterna KonTiki Super Chronograph – a bang-for-buck in-house chrono

A peer of the Submariner and the Fifty Fathoms, the Eterna KonTiki is one of the all-time great dive watches, with its own equally cool backstory. In 1947, Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl sailed from Peru to the Polynesian islands on a 14-foot balsa-wood raft called the Kon-Tiki. The 6900km journey took 101 days, and at … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Eterna KonTiki Super Chronograph – a bang-for-buck in-house chrono appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.