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“Sparkling Burgundy,” Spurgles, Cold Duck From Detroit, Rene Pogel (Spell It Backwards), And Other Australian Oddities: If They Are Your Thing You’ll Never Regret It – Reprise

Effervescent red wine in Australia was originally known as "sparkling Burgundy" and is often still affectionately referred to as “Spurgles” in accordance with the country's national need to shorten every name. Ken Gargett confesses that he is a fan and shares a few of his favorites here alongside the history of this fascinating sub-genre.

Is the new AP Royal Oak Carolina Bucci Limited Edition the best rainbow watch design ever made?

What’s the biggest difference between Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet? For me, while both manufactures embody the best of traditional watchmaking, Audemars Piguet does a far better job of re-interpreting their tradition towards modern sensibilities and bringing their creations to a younger demographic. It’s the 50th anniversary of the AP Royal Oak this year, and … ContinuedThe post Is the new AP Royal Oak Carolina Bucci Limited Edition the best rainbow watch design ever made? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Longines Ultra-Chron revives the first-ever hi-beat diver from 1968

Heritage revivals are all the rage right now, and the manufacture that really kicked off the trend was Longines – the entire heritage collection range is devoted to digging into their rich archives and resurrecting their historic designs. From the Heritage Military to the BigEye Avigation Chrono to the Legend Diver (among others), their heritage … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Longines Ultra-Chron revives the first-ever hi-beat diver from 1968 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing: MB&F;'s First-Ever Chronograph Will Have You Seeing Double (Live Pics & Pricing)

The LM Sequential EVO is a genuine breakthrough in the history of the chronograph.

VIDEO: It’s never overcast with the new Hublot Big Bang Integral Sky Blue

Each day, when you step outside, it is always great start to a morning to look up and see a clear blue sky. As a master of materials, Hublot has captured that essence within their ceramic with this dreamy hue that’s adjacent to Tiffany blue. Sky blue is not a new hue for Hublot, but … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: It’s never overcast with the new Hublot Big Bang Integral Sky Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Entry Level: The Least Expensive Lange Is A Precious Metal Saxonia That Rocks

The cost of entry to A. Lange & Söhne might not be cheap, but boy is it worth it.

Hands-On: The Only Royal Oak Ever Owned By Gérald Genta

A unique twist on two-tone, to be auctioned off at Sotheby's in Geneva tomorrow.

The ultimate Rolex barn find in the desert: “I’ve been watch-hunting for 30 years, but never found anything like this…”

EDITOR’S NOTE: John Karambelas is the man behind @barnfindwatches, an Instagram account that documents his watch-collecting adventures as he attempts to uncover old watches gathering dust in flea markets and thrift stores across America. Here, John shares the story of his ultimate barn find, which he randomly stumbled upon while driving through the Mojave Desert.  … ContinuedThe post The ultimate Rolex barn find in the desert: “I’ve been watch-hunting for 30 years, but never found anything like this…” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Auctions: A 1967 London Cartier Crash Just Became The Costliest Crash Ever (For Now)

How high can you go?

You’ll never guess the watch of footballing wonderkid Erling Haaland…

Top footballers have the financial muscle to indulge their wildest horological dreams. But I’m often surprised at how predictable their picks tend to be. When perusing the wrists of the stars of the Premier League or Serie A, the likes of Rolex and Patek Philippe invariably make regular appearances while a Royal Oak or Richard Mille … ContinuedThe post You’ll never guess the watch of footballing wonderkid Erling Haaland… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

De Bethune DB28 Kind Of Blue Tourbillon: The Blues Have Never Been So Joyful – Reprise

De Bethune’s watches can be equally as technical and eyebrow-raising on the outside as they are on the inside. Nonetheless, Elizabeth Doerr is still surprised every single time that she catches a glimpse of one of the Kind of Blue beauties: the depth, shimmer, and shine of this particular color is mesmerizing. And surely not only to her. Find out how she felt wearing one of these for a while!

Entry Level: This Entry-Level Tool Watch Is So Good It's A Sinn

The 556i is where I'd put my $1,500.

INTRODUCING: Hublot debuts the first-ever 100% ceramic-cased minute repeater

Hublot is all about material innovation and each year they continue to step it up. This Watches & Wonders, for example, they expanded their sapphire portfolio by adding the colour purple. But while it seems Hublot can bring something new each release cycle with ease, each effort is, of course, the fruit of extensive labour … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Hublot debuts the first-ever 100% ceramic-cased minute repeater appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Entry Level: IWC's Least Expensive Watch Is Also – Secretly – Its Most Significant

Feast your eyes on 36mm of horological history.

Watch Of The Week: The Supreme Collector On The Timex He'd Never Sell

Sometimes it seems like every "collectible" watch costs as much as a condo. Here's a rare Timex that's plenty collectible, but not because of the price – it's because the thing was just about impossible to buy.

How a Seiko diver connected Jack with the daredevil uncle he never got to meet

In 1979, Evelyn Brooker walked into a jeweller in Sydney. She was seeking a 21st birthday gift for her son, Murray, a keen scuba diver. She left the store with a Seiko 6309-7290, a professional diver’s watch, which was gift-wrapped for the special occasion. Four years later, Murray is 25 and diving off Broughton Island … ContinuedThe post How a Seiko diver connected Jack with the daredevil uncle he never got to meet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Auctions: Phillips To Host First-Ever Spring Watch Auction In New York

Headlined by George Daniels, F.P. Journe, and actor James Garner's collection.

Introducing: For The First Time Ever, The Royal Oak 'Jumbo' Gets An Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon

Sometimes the most impressive changes are also the most subtle.

Hands-On: Grand Seiko Comes To Geneva With Its Most Complicated Mechanical Watch, Ever

Grand Seiko's first mechanical complication stole the Geneva show.

Watches and Wonders, Day 4: From “Entry Level” to Complicated and All That’s In Between

Just Because: H. Moser's Latest Provocation Takes Vantablack To The Next Level

Hello darkness, my old friend.

Introducing: The New Odysseus Is A. Lange & Söhne's First-Ever Titanium Watch

Lange embraces the lightweight metal in the third voyage for the Odysseus.

Introducing: The 'Sound Of Eternity' Trilogy, Three Striking Updates To The Award-Winning Full Strike Repeater From Chopard

Watches that make me sorry I already used the title, "A Game Of Tones."

Introducing: With A Diamond For A Crown, This May Be The Craziest Watch TAG Heuer Has Ever Made

I don't think I've ever seen anything else like the Carrera Plasma, period.

Introducing: The New Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Is The Most Hypnotic Tank Ever

Just look at that dial.