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LVMH Watch Week Dubai 2020: Zenith’s Novelties with Women in Mind

Dazzling dials dominate Zenith’s first female-focused watch, the DEFY Midnight.

Hoyo De Monterrey Double Corona: Mind-Changing Flavor

Ken Gargett had never had a Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona that excited him – until he tried one recently and the richness of flavor immediately flooded from the cigar, all finesse and subtlety. Mild, yet magnificent. What changed? Read on to find out.

Grand Seiko: Enter The Lion King

For the last few years, Grand Seiko has been the worst kept secret among collectors, critics and journos. That secret is about to break out in the open.

Time+Tide and Hodinkee host a (very mini) miniseries on CNN starring the most iconic watches ever

Earlier this year, we were invited by CNN to help out with a miniseries concept called ‘Timeless’ that would explore the most iconic watches of all time. Oh, and each episode had to wrap in under 60 seconds. The challenge was set, Jack Forster and I – in our respective HQs – raced against the … ContinuedThe post Time+Tide and Hodinkee host a (very mini) miniseries on CNN starring the most iconic watches ever appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Auctions: A Gold Carrera Once Owned By Motorsport King Mike Hailwood Races Past Auction Estimates

It was awarded to Mike "The Bike" Hailwood by Mr. Heuer himself.

New fashion watches: Fossil Georgia Mini and Fossil Defender

Fossil releases two watches in very limited edition, 5 of one and 6 of the other, from their archival series: New - The Fossil Georgia Mini and Defender.

RECOMMENDED READING: Chatting to engraving royalty with King Nerd

Johnny Dowell has been on the watch world’s radar for some time (heck, we interviewed him here), having worked with Urwerk and others on some pretty spectacular production pieces, as well as numerous custom jobs. But, perhaps unsurprisingly, Johnny’s career in engraving didn’t start with watches - he went through the far more traditional route … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Chatting to engraving royalty with King Nerd appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing: The Van Bricht 'Old Mind'

European high horology gets some fresh blood.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 52: Morgan King, Safe Deposit Boxes, And An Ode To The Speedmaster

We're back, and better than ever!

The 369-Year Old Watch in Mint Condition

A “new old stock” Rolex or Patek Philippe from the 1950s is a marvel. So this Jehan Cremsdorff pocket watch – which was made around 1650, making it almost 370 years old – is miraculous. So incredible is the Cremsdorff that for pocket watch collectors, the last time it was sold was a landmark event; the watch was the “Bao Dai” or “Paul Newman” or Grandmaster Chime “Only Watch” of the 1980s. Part of the epic collection of pocket watches owned by a late German billionaire, which also includes the George Daniels Space Traveller I, the Cremsdorff watch is an incredible object that has been mysteriously well preserved over the centuries, with only minimal restoration to the enamel. Though little is known about him, Jehan Cremsdorff was a watchmaker active in Paris during the late 17th century. Its immensely elaborate enamel work indicates Cremsdorff probably made the watch for a royal or noble client; the identity of the original owner is lost to time, but the watch came from Sweden when it was first sold publicly. Made of thin sheets of gold, the case is entirely enamelled, inside and out, an artistic accomplishment that was done by a now unknown Parisian enameller. The outer case is decorated with champleve and relief enamel, forming a remarkably intricate and vivid flower motif. And for good measure the outer case is also set with diamonds on both sides. The inside faces of the case are finished in a brilliant turquoise enamel that’s been...

A look into the world of fine watch engraving with King Nerd

Editor’s note: Since we originally ran this story back in 2017, the star of @KingNerd has grown ever brighter – he’s Revolution’s in-house engraver, and works on all sorts of dopeness. Definitely worth a second look. Real nerd @KingNerd might not be a real monarch, but he is royalty in the world of fine engraving. Definitely … ContinuedThe post A look into the world of fine watch engraving with King Nerd appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

3 watches that prove Elvis Presley was also the King of the unconventional

When this video, about holding Elvis Presley’s diamond-encrusted Omega in my hand, posted just now, the first commenter wrote “so excited“. This could be in relation to his own emotional state, or more likely it’s a comment about mine, as I beam, grin and awkwardly talk my way through yet another surreal moment that had … ContinuedThe post 3 watches that prove Elvis Presley was also the King of the unconventional appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A Mini Bio of the Omega Speedmaster that Went to the Moon

Introducing the Urwerk UR-T8 Skull, Engraved by King Nerd

Urwerk, Revolution and Johnny ‘King Nerd’ Dowell combine forces for the fifth time to create the five piece limited edition, UR-T8 Skull.

The Collector’s View: Visiting the Grönefelds and a mini-review of the new Grönefeld 1941 Principia

Charles Sutanto visits the Gronefelds, takes a close look the new Gronefeld Principia Automatic and gives us his top five takeaways from the new watch.

VIDEO: Like Goldilocks, this Hublot Spirit of Big Bang King Gold Blue is just right

Since its introduction in 2014, Hublot’s Spirit of Big Bang collection has quietly been gaining momentum. The tonneau-shaped case sacrifices none of the immediate impact that Hublot is famous for, but shapes it into a more wrist-hugging form. And while the line is - as you’d expect from Hublot - full of options, this smaller, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Like Goldilocks, this Hublot Spirit of Big Bang King Gold Blue is just right appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watchscapes: Watches that blow your mind: Greubel Forsey GMT Earth

Watchscapes: We explore the extension to the Greubel Forsey GMT, with the new Greubel Forsey GMT Earth and why it blows our mind!

Spot The Watch: A Teddy Bear and a 1977 Austin Mini

Who comes to mind when you think of a green British Leyland Mini 1000 and a brown teddy bear? We take a look at the watch collection of what is perhaps the world's greatest comedian.

Ball Watches Review: The Engineer III King – Railroads, Tritium, and Glued Macaroni

In depth review of the Ball Watches Engineer III King - wristshots, photos, case construction insights, and more - check out the review now!

EVENT: Panerai celebrate first Australian boutique with mind-blowing nightlong event

Last week, Panerai lifted the bar for local watch events with a boutique launch that started at its Collins Street CBD location, transferred to the palatial family home of Australia’s most famous chef, Shannon Bennett and concluded with a personal chauffeur home for each guest. The evening’s entertainment, in addition to the display of Panerai’s … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Panerai celebrate first Australian boutique with mind-blowing nightlong event appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing the URWERK UR-105 Bronze Guardian Lions Engraved by Johnny ‘King Nerd’ Dowell

The series continues with the UR-105 Bronze Guardian Lions with the engraved artwork of our in-house master engraver, Johnny “King Nerd” Dowell.

Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph Review: Why I Sold Mine & Why I’ll Probably Buy Another

The Bulova Lunar Pilot chronograph is a watch that has plagued my mind for such a long time, I figured it was time to get my thoughts down and share them with the community. Close to a year ago, I pulled the trigger and purchased it from a small family jeweler selling the watch well below MSRP.

The King of Cool: Audemars Piguet’s Game Changing Royal Oak

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was seminal. It was seismic. Like the first time NWA’s ‘Straight outta Compton’ exploded through your car speakers and triggered a million firing synapses, or the first frame of...

RECOMMENDED READING: The watch is the male engagement ring

There’s a story, published by GQ way back in 2016, that periodically does the rounds of the T+T office, and not just because it has a snappy, hooky title (though it does). No, the appeal of Jessi Klein’s “Yes, there is a male engagement ring” runs a little deeper. Deeper even than that unbidden hope that … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The watch is the male engagement ring appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In Conversation with Johnny “King Nerd” Dowell, Master Engraver

Marking a dawning of a new age in watch publishing, Revolution has recently expanded its team, with one of our newest members being a master engraver. A man more used to working on guns, he has recently succumbed to the allure of watch customisation. And it is with huge pride that we introduce our readers to Johnny “King Nerd” Dowell.