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Remembering Rolex Technical Director René Besson, 'The Father Of The Daytona'
"The Father of the Daytona Chronograph" has passed away at 87 years old.
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Revolution
Zooming In With Silas Walton Of A Collected Man
Silas Walton, founder of A Collected Man tells Revolution all about what it takes to craft one of the most successful and well curated specialty wristwatch entities in the industry, both from a selection of watches available to buy to the depth of storytelling perspective.
Revolution
The New QP à Équation in Red Gold from Greubel Forsey
Greubel Forsey debuts its most spectacular timepieces, the QP à Équation, with a new red gold case and chocolate dial.
Quill & Pad
Giving Back: Horological Society Of New York’s Working Watchmakers Grants
The Horological Society of New York has started a program called the “Working Watchmakers Grant” funded by donors and made available to watchmakers in the United States who have lost work due to the Coronavirus lockdowns. It will provide a bit of support to tide them over during these difficult times. GaryG shares the details with us here.
SJX Watches
Recommended Watching: The Macaluso Collection of “Golden Age” Rally Cars
A legendary figure in the watch industry of the 1990s and early 2000s, Luigi “Gino” Macaluso was the owner of Sowind Group, the holding company for Girard-Perregaux (GP) and Daniel Jean Richard. Having started as the Italian distributor for several watch brands, he acquired GP in 1989 and turned it into one of the watchmaking stars of the next two decades, particularly with its haute horlogerie offerings and Ferrari timepieces. But he was long a racing driver at heart, having won several trophies as a driver for the Fiat Abarth team in the 1970s, including the 1972 European Rally Championship. Even as successful entrepreneur Macaluso continued his involvement in motor racing, including as Italy’s representative to the FIA World Council starting in 2005. The Ferrari F40 of the Macaluso collection. Photo – Fondazione Gino Macaluso Macaluso channelled part of the fortune he made in watchmaking into building a car collection, with a focus on rally cars, including prize-winning examples of the Lancia 037, Lancia LC1, and Fiat X1/9. Now the collection has become Fondazione Gino Macaluso per l’Auto Storica (which translates as “Gino Macaluso Foundation for Historic Cars”), located near Macaluso’s hometown of Turin. Last year, Goodwood Road & Racing, the magazine affiliated with the classic car race of the same name, was taken through the collection highlights by Gino’s son, Stefano Macaluso, who was once a designer at Girard-Perregaux. Like his father, Ste...
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Urwerk Launches 48-Hour Auction (This Weekend) Of First Gold UR-100, ‘Fight C19,’ To Support The Fight Against COVID-19
To aid the fight against COVID-19, Urwerk will auction “Fight C19,” the first production piece of the UR-100 Gold Edition with a special engraving, "FIGHT C19," instead of the regular limited edition plate displaying the limited edition number up to 25.
Time+Tide
INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light, one of the most curious sapphire crystal-cased watches yet
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato was among the vanguard of the first luxury sports watches when it was released in 1975. But it hasn’t stayed in the past, with the constantly evolving new materials and technologies used by the brand in this collection bringing it convincingly into 2020 (with materials such as the electric-looking Carbon Glass, which … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light, one of the most curious sapphire crystal-cased watches yet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Tracing The History Of My Grandfather’s Pocket Watch And Delving Into English Watchmaking
Last year, Colin Alexander Smith's mother showed him a silver pocket watch. All she could tell him about it was that it had belonged to his grandfather. The watch appeared to be older than his grandfather, though, and he embarked upon a quest to identify it and discover the original owner. The story took a few interesting turns as he reveals here in a truly interesting trace of the origins.
SJX Watches
Recommended Watching: The Life and Work of Rexhep Rexhepi
Thirty-three year old Rexhep Rexhepi is a rising star in independent watchmaking who practices his craft from a workshop in Geneva’s Old Town. But he was born almost a continent away in Kosovo, having left his birthplace as a young teenager as a consequence of the Yugoslav Wars. The Singapore-based retailer of Rexhep’s brand, Akrivia, recently debuted a documentary on Rexhep’s life and work. It’s the latest instalment in The Lives of Artists, a series of short films on a handful of notable watchmakers and creative personalities. Other subjects of the film series include contemporary artist Daniel Arsham, architect Sir David Adjaye, as well as Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei of Urwerk. The subsequent instalments will debut one a week until mid-June 2020. You can watch Rexhep’s film below, while the other films can be in the The Lives of Artists playlist.
Time+Tide
INTRODUCING: The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01117, a watch guaranteed to last for the full term of your natural life
We often hear that mechanical watches last forever when given the love and attention they require. That’s part of the reason why they can command such high price tags, and even more in the long run when you factor in a service every five years, give or take. But really, we all know that a … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01117, a watch guaranteed to last for the full term of your natural life appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In Search Of The Perfect Submariner: Rolex 16613 & 1680 vs Tudor 79090 Watches
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Review: Made to Fit – The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10
We bring you the low-down and our thoughts on the new Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10, offered in titanium, King Gold, and black ceramic.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Hermès “Slim d’Hermès GMT”: Two Time Zones, Zero Legibility
Never have I seen intricate horological skill utilized so perfectly to replicate what a cheap wall clock looks like after 5 glasses of wine.
Hodinkee
Best of Watchville: A Collected Man Explores Double Signed Watches
A personal and technical history of co-branding in the watch world
Quill & Pad
Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces A New Generation Of Master Control Models: Date, Calendar, Chronograph Calendar, And Geographic
These four new additions to the Jaeger-LeCoultre 2020 Master Control collection are powered by manufacture movements of the highest quality combined with refined aesthetics and an elegant, instrument-style allure. Sabine Zwettler takes a closer look at them here.
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Announcements: The Horological Society of New York To Distribute $100,000 To Watchmakers In Need
100 payments of $1,000 to be made through its Working Watchmakers Grant.
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A Charming Cartier Tank or JLC Reverso Alternative With A Pop of Color - Oris Rectangular
Revolution
Sinn, Maker of Military and Tool Watches, Debuts a Dressier Collection for 2020
Divers, pilots and … drinks? Sinn’s 2020 releases appeal to a broad range of tastes.
Time+Tide
Watches fit for a groom – the best wedding watches of 2020 inc. L.U.Chopard, Longines and Rado
When it comes to big days, they don’t come much more memorable or special than your wedding day, especially now, when it seems like every wedding has its own hashtag or custom location check-in. So it’s only natural that you’d want to ensure every inch – from top to wrist – is looking its finest. … ContinuedThe post Watches fit for a groom – the best wedding watches of 2020 inc. L.U.Chopard, Longines and Rado appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
The hidden party trick that makes the Jaeger‑LeCoultre Master Control Calendar a (relatively) accessible work of art
The thing about understated magnificence is that, at first glance, it’s often overlooked. And then it happens. The “why-Miss-Jones-without-your-glasses-you’re-beautiful” moment. Suddenly noticed, the full force of its charm slaps you sharply in the face, to leave you genuflecting with slack-jawed wonder and a slightly goofy smile. This is how I feel about the just-released Jaeger‑LeCoultre … ContinuedThe post The hidden party trick that makes the Jaeger‑LeCoultre Master Control Calendar a (relatively) accessible work of art appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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3 Brand-New De Bethune DB28s To Celebrate 10 Years Of This Sensational, Now Ultra-Thin Watch With Floating Lugs
In 2020, De Bethune celebrates the tenth anniversary of its groundbreaking DB28 with three limited edition DB28XP versions taking the model from thin to ultra-thin and upping the power reserve from five to six days. And wait until you see what they look like!
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Introducing: The Baume & Mercier Hampton Big Date Dual Time
An entirely useful complication set with a dash of deco flair.
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1957: Diving icons of OMEGA | Ocean Heritage | OMEGA
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Introducing: The Panerai Luminor Marina '70 Years Of Luminor' Collection (PAM 1117, 1118, & 1119)
A trio of lume-heavy divers in titanium, Carbotech, and Fibratech.
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Introducing: The Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon (Now With An Extra Side Of Steel)
A new bracelet for one of the stealthiest tourbillons around.
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Recommended Reading: 'The Lives Of Artists' From The Hour Glass
A series of short films profiles leaders in art, design, horology, and more.
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10 Questions: With Brittany Cox Of Memoria Technica
A moment with the Queen of automata.
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Bollinger 2012 Champagne: One Of The Very Best Wines And Vintages Of The Century
The Bollinger 2012 is fast gaining a reputation as one of the very best vintages of this century. Ken Gargett thinks it's fantastic champagne, and while truly wonderful now it has a great future. 98/100. Just wow! A couple of cases of this and we would feel a lot better about an extended period of isolation!
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