Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #161: What Would You Rather Spend $14k On?
The snobs sit down and revisit the Omega 321 Speedy release while running through better ways to spend $14k.
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Two Broke Watch Snobs
The snobs sit down and revisit the Omega 321 Speedy release while running through better ways to spend $14k.
Revolution
Since Omega’s announcement of the remake of the cal 321, Speedmaster fans have been waiting for a 321-driven Speedy in steel. That wait is now over.
Revolution
Daniel Craig designs special Aston Martin DBS Superleggera that comes with a platinum-gold Omega Seamaster Diver 300M, in a limited run of 7 examples.
SJX Watches
Though extremely rare, the George Daniels Anniversary Watch is a familiar timepiece because it has been widely covered and is arguably the signature George Daniels wristwatch. Though the Daniels Millennium was made in larger numbers, it was powered by a modified Omega (and by extension, ETA) movement. In contrast, the Anniversary relies on a proprietary movement designed by Daniels and his protege Roger W. Smith – and it’s almost a visual twin of the one-off Daniels chronograph wristwatch. But the basic architecture of the Anniversary movement comes from the movement in Series 2, the trademark Roger W. Smith timepiece, which was launched in 2006, three years before the Anniversary. The white gold Anniversary next to the owner’s other example in yellow gold The quintessential Daniels Anniversary is in yellow gold, of which 35 were made. But when first launched in 2009, the Anniversary series was also meant to encompass four box sets of four watches each, made up of one watch in each colour of gold and another in platinum. The sets were never produced, however, individual watches originally destined to be part of the sets were. Owned by a noted collector who acquired it direct from the George Daniels trust, this Anniversary in white gold is one of them. And it is the only Anniversary ever made in white gold so far. On the wrist of the owner Though identical in design to the yellow gold Anniversary, the white gold watch looks more contemporary by virtue of its colour. ...
Revolution
In anticipation of the 2020 release of No Time to Die and the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Bond film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Omega launches the Seamaster Diver 300M Limited Edition.
Time+Tide
The very utterance of the words “must have” when talking about the ideal watch collection will almost always lead to, at the very least, enthusiastic speculation and, more often than not, heated debate. The Omega Speedmaster, for example, is forever being bandied about as THE watch to have in any discerning collection, and the Rolex … ContinuedThe post 4 stealth watches to help you fly under the radar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
Walter Cronkite and Peter Jennings were two of the best known and most respected broadcast journalists on American television. While Cronkite was known to wear a gold Rolex Datejust and Omega chronographs, resident watch spotter Nick Gould surprisingly found evidence of Jennings sporting a Heuer Monaco.
SJX Watches
The new G-Shock GA-2100 is likely the most wearable in the line-up, being the thinnest G-Shock ever. Its compact dimensions – and analogue hands – gives it the feel of a conventional watch, avoiding the extremely oversized style of many G-Shocks. Just 11.8mm high, the GA-2100 is thinner than the Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch (13mm) and the Rolex Daytona (12.2mm). The case diameter is 45.4mm, though it looks and feels substantially smaller. G-Shock inventor Kikuo Ibe at the launch of the GA-2100 in Singapore Though reduced in size, the GA-2100 has the traditional G-Shock case construction that includes an inner protective bumper around the electronic module. Visible around the steel case back, the bumper is made of carbon composite – which Casio has named the Carbon Core Guard – which is a dark marbled grey and distinct from the black resin outer case. The octagonal bezel is immediately reminiscent of the Royal Oak, but according to Casio it is actually a reworking of the bezel of the original G-Shock of 1983, the DW-5000C, which was octagonal, albeit one with unequal sides. The GA-2100 has an analogue displays for the time and day of the week, but also all the usual electronic functions of a G-Shock in two LCD windows, including multiple time zones, stopwatch, alarm, countdown and calendar. Key facts and price Diameter: 45.4mm Height: 11.8mm Material: Resin and carbon composite with steel back Water resistance: 200m Movement: 5611 Functions: Multi-fu...
Revolution
How Omega first Commemorated the Apollo 11: The BA 145.022 – the astronauts who received them and where their watches are now.
Deployant
A brief look at wristwatches in space exploration. Not an exhaustive or academic list. Other than the Omega Speedmaster, what watches were worn in space?
Time+Tide
The guy in question is none other than Mark Cho, who’s kind of a big deal in the world of menswear. One of the co-founders of The Armoury and co-owner of Drake’s. He’s also a watch fanatic. He spent one of his first paychecks on an Omega Chronostop, and admits that after falling down the rabbit … ContinuedThe post This guy did a survey and found that 38mm is the perfect watch size – here are our other takeaways appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
This year, the Swatch Group pulled out of Baselworld to stage its own event called Time To Move. Here 2019 novelties from Omega.
Time+Tide
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.
Time+Tide
Editor’s note: Timekeeping standards are suddenly cool again. Omega has been steadily touting the benefits of their Master Chronometer certification, Patek has their own standards, and Rolex recently upped their game with the Superlative Chronometer Standard. But what is it? This article from a while back explains everything you need to know. Since 1951, nearly … ContinuedThe post What is the Rolex Superlative Chronometer Standard and why does it matter? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
I want to love the Pogue. Lord, how I want to love the Pogue. It’s been to space, man, just like the beloved Speedmaster but (unlike the Omega) can be had for a more than reasonable price for a vintage piece with such provenance.
Revolution contributor James Sherwood chats with Francesca Grima, the daughter of renowned jeweller Andrew Grima, about her father and the ‘About Time’ collection he produced for Omega in the late 1960s.
Time+Tide
Chris Alexander, also known as Creo Design, is a professional artist and designer who has worked across multiple media, with a focus for watch dial art. Hi Chris, what’s your daily watch and why? An Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50. This watch means an awful lot to me even though it has only been in my possession … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @Creodesignwatches – the dial artist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Omega Speedmaster CK2915, the timepiece most inextricably linked with the space program – the most significant advancement of mankind in the 20th century.
Revolution
Revolution rounds up key Omega Speedmasters to keep an eye on among Phillips Watches’ motherload of Speedmasters at their Hong Kong May 29, 2018 auction.
Time+Tide
Ah, the heritage reissue. AKA vintage-inspired or revival watchmaking. Whatever you call it, it’s clear that this trend is here to stay, with vintage-inspired designs running the full gamut of incredibly faithful reproductions of historic models to more modern interpretations with a retro feel. Omega Railmaster We know the Railmaster had to make this list, … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 10 best heritage reissues of 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
The story of the Omega Speedmaster.
For Edward John David Redmayne OBE, 2015 has been a year of success and recognition, winning every major award for a leading actor, being honoured by the Queen and becoming an official member of his beloved Omega family.
Time+Tide
This month really flew by, which, going by the past six months, is the new standard. It started with a quick visit from @Nikokav who was down from Sydney for ‘work’ with his Omega Planet Ocean. A couple of local watch collectors and I took him out for coffee and some car shopping. He’s still … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 10, July 2017 – the Watchfam Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
George Clooney interviews astronaut Buzz Aldrin in a charming and hilarious video released by Omega.
Revolution
Omega honours the film legacy of secret service agent 007, Commander of the British Royal Navy, James Bond with the Seamaster Diver 300M Commander’s Watch.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
This week the Affordable Vintage Watch goodness continues with a brief discussion on Kaz's Omega Seamaster 30 and Mike's Vostok Amphibia. Plus the guys then transition to talking about first time affordable vintage time pieces for those on a budget: the Seiko World Time and the Raketa Perpetual Calendar.
Time+Tide
First vision of Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann announcing the Speedmaster “Apollo XVII” Limited Edition released at Baselworld 2017.The post BREAKING: The Speedmaster “Apollo XVII” Limited Edition released at Baselworld 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Omega takes a massive leap into the world of e-retail, through Instagram, with a campaign that’s just simply BRILLIANT.
Deployant
Highlights from the fortnight ending Nov 29. Omega, Sincere, Romain Jerome
Deployant
Round up for the significant horological events for the fortnight ending November 15. Omega, HYT, MB&F;, Ferdinand Berthoud, Hat of Cain, Longines
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