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Our favourite microbrands of 2024
Looking for a microbrand watch but not sure where to start? How about right here?The post Our favourite microbrands of 2024 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IFL Watches Introduces The Tissot PRX Arabian Night Concept Limited Edition
IFL Watches keeps surprising us with creative new artwork gracing the dials of watches from various makers. With the Stockholm-based brand’s newest customized dial, we are transported to the world of Arabian Nights. The canvas for this creative journey is the black-dial version of the quartz Tissot PRX. It forms the perfect backdrop for IFLW’s […] Visit IFL Watches Introduces The Tissot PRX Arabian Night Concept Limited Edition to read the full article.
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Is that a real stone dial? A guide to natural, treated, and created stones
Stone dials are slowly becoming a trend, but they are not always what they seem, with some man-made, some treated, and mislabelled. The post Is that a real stone dial? A guide to natural, treated, and created stones appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing: The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph SSC953 European Limited Edition
Around this time two years ago, Seiko introduced its first trio of Speedtimer Solar Chronograph models. The series combines vintage-inspired looks with modern technology at an affordable price, making it a tempting proposition that many watch enthusiasts embraced. Since then, the line has been slowly expanding with variations in different sizes and colorways. The newest […] Visit Introducing: The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph SSC953 European Limited Edition to read the full article.
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The Franck Muller Long Island Evolution 7 Days Power Reserve ditches Art Deco for modern
New inner case, floating numerals, and a semi-skeletonised movement.The post The Franck Muller Long Island Evolution 7 Days Power Reserve ditches Art Deco for modern appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Do square watches stand to benefit in the wake of the Patek Philippe Cubitus?
Benjamin James could make $$$ thanks to the Cubitus... but what about other square watches?The post Do square watches stand to benefit in the wake of the Patek Philippe Cubitus? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Going Hands-On With The Futuristic Behrens Orion One
OK, I’m possibly a little late to the party on this launch. Behrens released the Orion One on January 1st - it was a nice little treat to start the new year! But here we are in November, and this may (or may not) be the first time you’ve properly read about it. I briefly […] Visit Going Hands-On With The Futuristic Behrens Orion One to read the full article.
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Seiko President Akio Naito on Grand Seiko’s impressive growth, community engagement, and making icons
As Grand Seiko eyes further Australian (and global) expansion, CEO Akio Naito reveals the brand is committed to closely listening to its fans.The post Seiko President Akio Naito on Grand Seiko’s impressive growth, community engagement, and making icons appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Restoring The Seiko 5 That Accompanied Me Across Asia
Seiko 5 is a watch line synonymous with entering the watch hobby. It is full of reliable, affordable, and rugged automatic watches. They’re the epitome of what makes Seiko one of the most significant watch manufacturers in the world and have long been a default choice for an entry-level mechanical timepiece. My first mechanical watch […] Visit Restoring The Seiko 5 That Accompanied Me Across Asia to read the full article.
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The Supermarine Full Ceramic unveils a new era of toughness for Bremont’s flagship diver
Bremont goes green for the Supermarine.The post The Supermarine Full Ceramic unveils a new era of toughness for Bremont’s flagship diver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Best Beginner Field Watches Under $500
Born in the crucible of the Great War, the modern field watch has come to be prized for its simplicity, legibility, and durability by watch enthusiasts. Its definition was codified by governments urgently needing accurate and reliable timepieces to issue to their militaries during the Second World War, with the watches becoming characterized by their well-proportioned, durable cases, legible dials, luminous hands and markers, and base-level water resistance to withstand whatever they encounter in the field. Perfect for a day out or a day in the office, their rugged versatility makes them a natural touch point for both beginner and experienced collectors alike. In today’s Chronicle, we’re looking at ten of our favorite field watches under $500. Let’s dive in. Should you see anything you like, the Windup Watch Team is available via consultation to answer any questions you have. In addition, all of these products are eligible for free domestic shipping across the US. The post The Best Beginner Field Watches Under $500 appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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Fratello’s Top 5 Rolex Milgauss Models
Another Friday, another list! This week, we look at the Rolex Milgauss, the oddball engineer’s watch that first came out in the 1950s, just like many of The Crown’s classics. But unlike the Submariner and the GMT-Master, the Milgauss hasn’t always been part of the brand’s collection since then. It’s part of the reason we […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Rolex Milgauss Models to read the full article.
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The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist
Add some sunshine to your life with these yellow dial watches, as the nights start to get longer and days get shorter. The post The best yellow dial watches for a bit of sunshine on your wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Citizen celebrates its 100th anniversary with a particularly elevated ‘The Citizen’ limited edition
Citizen marks the 100th anniversary of the first Citizen-branded watch with a luxe and very Japanese timepiece.The post Citizen celebrates its 100th anniversary with a particularly elevated ‘The Citizen’ limited edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Andrew & Justin Hast tackle the watch industry’s sense of humour
Andrew and Justin are taking on the serious topic of the watch industry's sense of humour, or a lack thereof, at WatchPro Salon in London.The post Andrew & Justin Hast tackle the watch industry’s sense of humour appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hot Take: The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel Seddiqi
The Ulysse Nardin Freak, with its open-worked dial and flying carousel movement, is one of the watch world’s most recognizable timepieces. It has also become a popular platform for collaborations. The latest of these is the new Freak X Enamel Seddiqi featuring a titanium case and guilloché dial. Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the leading luxury […] Visit Hot Take: The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel Seddiqi to read the full article.
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10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday
Not sure what to get your soon-to-be-adult? Let us help you with that.The post 10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing - The New Longines Conquest Chrono Ski Limited Edition
Longines is renowned for its dedication to sports, so it’s no surprise that as the leading partner of the International Ski Federation (FIS) and Official Timekeeper for both the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup and the FIS World Championships, the brand chose to celebrate the upcoming 48th FIS Alpine Ski World Championship in Saalbach, Austria, […]
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What happened to 9k and 14k gold watches?
Is it right that the industry only offers 18k or PVD plated gold today? Or should we bring back the lower purities for all their benefits? The post What happened to 9k and 14k gold watches? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hands-On with the New Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic
Over the course of two years, the Bel Canto has fundamentally changed the way many watch lovers view Christopher Ward. This has been discussed in depth here and elsewhere, and is without a doubt one of the biggest stories in the watch world in the last decade or so. It’s changed the brand itself in a meaningful way as well. To meet demand since the launch of the Bel Canto, Christopher Ward has increased production of the watch from 50 pieces per month to 500, and there’s still a months long wait. That means that we haven’t seen Christopher Ward operate from the usual playbook when a brand has a hit new release. There have been vanishingly few limited editions and collaborative versions of the Bel Canto, with the brand instead electing to concentrate on fulfilling a backlog of orders. That’s admirable, in my opinion, but it means we haven’t seen much in the way of refinements or updates to the core Bel Canto design. And that’s perfectly fine. The Bel Canto is still very much a new watch in the grand scheme of watch history, and certainly doesn’t need an update. Today, though, marks a new chapter in the short history of the Bel Canto with the launch of the new C1 Bel Canto Classic. This is the first serious adjustment to the look and feel of the Bel Canto since the watch debuted in the fall of 2022. The changes are (mostly) pretty subtle, but it offers a small glimpse of how the watch might continue to be refined in the future. The most obvious change in th...
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TAG Heuer Remembers Ayrton Senna with Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon
Legendary Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna was a longtime TAG Heuer ambassador up until his death in 1994. On the 30th anniversary of his passing, the Brazilian driver is coming back to the fore with TAG Heuer unveiling the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna just in time for the premiere of the Netflix series Senna. Based on the Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport, the Senna edition is presented in titanium, carbon composite, and the colours of the Brazilian flag. It bears the driver’s emblem on the carbon composite and hour register at nine, while the case back depicts a helmeted Senna. Senna himself frequently wore the TAG Heuer S/el ref. S25.706C multi-function, which will also be seen in the upcoming television series Initial thoughts TAG Heuer is in some ways an underdog – because of its many affordable offerings, its higher-end models sometimes don’t get enough attention. The Carrera Dato “Glassbox”, for instance, is a vintage-inspired but original design that’s appealing and powered by an in-house movement. The Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon is an integrated chronograph with automatic winding, plus a flying tourbillon, albeit an industrial movement. The big and bold styling isn’t the retro-inspired design that Heuer enthusiasts appreciate, but the Senna edition is executed well and priced right. Personally speaking, the Senna edition is not my style - there are too Senna elements in the design, unlike the low-key regular-production version. However...
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Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle Champagne: House Heritage and Tasting Notes
When one of the world’s leading wine critics names a non-vintage champagne as their Wine of the Year (not just Champagne of the Year), then it is worth a look, especially in competition with 36,000 other wines. The wine is Laurent-Perrier’s Grand Siècle No 26.
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The retrofuturistic Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 is back with another limited edition, sporting touches of shiny gold
Another year, another limited-edition Casquette. This time with more gold!The post The retrofuturistic Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 is back with another limited edition, sporting touches of shiny gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The C1 Bel Canto Classic made Christopher Ward change forever
Christopher Ward puts the Bel Canto into production, with slight tweaks.The post The C1 Bel Canto Classic made Christopher Ward change forever appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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First Look - The Piaget Andy Warhol Clou de Paris Watch, Now Officially Uniting Two Icons
Thanks to a licensed collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Piaget has been permitted to rename its cult 1970s Black Tie dress watch, which is now officially “the Andy Warhol watch”. Celebrating this meaningful association with the undisputed King of Pop Art and long-time watch collector and friend of the brand, […]
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Fratello Talks: The Patek Philippe Cubitus
This week on Fratello Talks, we examine the Patek Philippe Cubitus. Nacho, Lex, and Daan join forces to discuss this hotly debated release from one of the world’s most prestigious watch brands. Initially leaked via a magazine ad, the watch did not receive the warmest welcome from watch enthusiasts. And despite journalists at the launch […] Visit Fratello Talks: The Patek Philippe Cubitus to read the full article.
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Hands-On With The Surprisingly Impressive Echo/Neutra Rivanera
It’s time for a confession: dress watches are generally not for me. This is due to my predominantly casual everyday style and a lack of formal events in my life for which a dress watch would be most appropriate. But that doesn’t say anything about my passionate love for the genre. Dress watches show a […] Visit Hands-On With The Surprisingly Impressive Echo/Neutra Rivanera to read the full article.
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Universal Genève announces new release date, logo, and launches new website
UG puts an end to speculation by announcing first new release date.The post Universal Genève announces new release date, logo, and launches new website appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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30th Anniversary Editions from A. Lange & Söhne: Lange 1 with Black Onyx Dial in Platinum and Lange 1 with Blue Dial in Pink Gold, both in Two Very Wearable Sizes
A. Lange & Söhne celebrates the birthday of a legendary watch, the watchmaking flagship of our time: the Lange 1 collection featuring outsize date, asymmetrical dial, and an outstandingly finished mechanical movement is now extended with four new limited edition models.
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Zenith and Porter-Yoshida Pilot Watches in Green Ceramic
Porter, a Japanese cult brand famous for its functional nylon bags, has lent its signature colours to Zenith to create the Pilot Central Automatic Porter and the Pilot Big Date Flyback Chronograph Porter. The new Pilot duo retain the familiar aviation-inspired design, but in green with orange accents, including for the first time a case in khaki green ceramic. Both models are delivered with two straps: a conventional Cordura-effect rubber strap and a green nylon strap made by Porter. Initial thoughts While the Pilot Porter isn’t an iconic classic like Zenith’s El Primero, it is a unique take on the traditional aviator’s watch that is different but still functional, not unlike Porter bags that are popular for their no-frills quality. The green and orange livery is appealing and avoids the usual pilot’s watch look, but remains entirely legible and utilitarian. Priced at US$11,300 for the time-only variant and US$15,500 for the chronograph, the Pilot Porter is priced comparably to the equivalent regular-production Pilot models. Though both are more expensive than Zenith’s offerings in steel, they are priced reasonably enough considering the material and movement, as well as the competition. Khaki green Porter is the most famous label owned by Yoshida & Co., a Japanese maker of luggage and bags. Usually in dark-coloured nylon with contrast-colour lining, Porter bags are multi-pocketed and useful (and also quite pricey for nylon bags). The Pilot Porter models adopt th...