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Oris has the answer with the new ProPilot Coulson and Big Crown Pointer Date Waldenburgerbahn.
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“It seems probable that once the machine thinking method had started, it would not take long to outstrip our feeble powers… They would be able to converse with each other to sharpen their wits. At some stage, therefore, we should have to expect the machines to take control.” – Alan Turing. Whenever I think of … ContinuedThe post We let an AI review three of the most iconic watches. Here are the results appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We all know the Bulgari Octo Finissimo series as some of the most in-demand timepieces on the market today. You’ll find them peeking out of the well-turned cuffs of A-listers the world over. They’re sleek, sculptural, and let’s face it, downright sexy, and this one’s no exception. This is the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT in … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The rose-gold Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT is sleek, sculptural and downright sexy appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Looking to get a friend or a loved one a timepiece as a gift this Christmas? We have six great watches that you might wish to consider.
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They might not be the headliner in the watchmaker's show, but sometimes the opening act can surprise and delight.
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Gary's controversial and not-so-controversial gift picks for the holiday season.
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Vacheron Constantin continues to delve into its massive capabilities in Métiers d'art with the new Traditionelle Tourbillon Phoenix and Dragon.
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The Bulgari by Gérald Genta Octo Quadri-Retro Chronograph features four retrograde displays and a jumping hour. Even more than its distinctive shape, the Octo Quadri-Retro’s strongest link to its Genta past is the crossfire of snapdragon displays on its sectored face. Tim Mosso dissects the history of this brand using the quirks of this uber-interesting timepiece.
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With so many different Speedmasters out there – and in the spirit of the holidays – we thought a quick guide to some of the ones available in the Hodinkee Shop might be helpful.
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Introducing the Nivada Grenchen ChaosMaster Series.The post Enter the ChaosMasters! 3 watches we made for the end of the world with Nivada Grenchen & seconde/seconde/ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Kick back and relax with our Brand Editor's go-to holiday gift picks.
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In Saint-Émilion, part of the winemaking region of Bordeaux, France, stands Château Angelus, a vineyard that has remained in ownership of the Boüard de Laforest family for almost two and half centuries. The château is a mecca for wine lovers the world over and vintages from this Premier Grand Cru Classe A estate are renowned […]
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The invitation came through emblazoned with two logos – those of Omega and 007. “Raynald Aeschlimann, The M of Omega, invites you to a spy-inspired event: 60 Years of James Bond. Dress code: black tie (of course).” Andrew and I duly started whistling cinema’s most famous theme tune. In London, we were driven to a secret … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: T+T meets James Bond and lives out super-spy fantasies in London appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
A horse is a horse, of course, of course. Unless there's a tourbillon and minute repeater and nearly 200 years of history behind the horse, of course.
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Six dive watches that are sweet as pecan pie.
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We are proud to present our first collaboration with the revived Nivada Grenchen, an all blacked-out version of the historic Depthmaster, one of the first dive watches to be rated to a depth of a thousand meters! Shop the Nivada x Revolution & The Rake Depthmaster “No Barracuda”
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Hanhart releases 4 new versions of the 417 ES in 2 different sizes of 42mm and 39mm with two dial options in either an Panda or Reverse Panda look.
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In the 1970s and '80s, a string of Omega De Ville releases took women's watch design to new heights. Here's why they were so groovy – and what watchmakers can learn from them today.
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Classic references and thoughtful design keep the Chronomaster in tune.
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Kristen Shirley discusses her watch collection which includes bulgari, piaget, baume and mercier and jlc
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The Magraph is Massena Lab's most ambitious – and successful – watch yet.
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If there’s one thing that enthusiasts love, it’s access! Here GaryG shares his thoughts on the a set of two limited references by Louis Erard and Alain Silberstein developed in collaboration with Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry that are available now (until sold out).
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Among the many decisions facing a prospective watch buyer before pulling the trigger on a new timepiece is choosing which type of strap or bracelet it should have. Watch straps vary widely in their materials, construction, finishing, and even in their original intended usage, with some straps projecting a sense of genteel refinement and others possessing military ruggedness or everyday sportiness. Here is a look at five watch strap types, their origins, and their attributes. Dress Leather Strap The practice of attaching watches to leather straps goes all the way back to the Boer Wars of the late 19th Century, which were fought in South Africa. British soldiers began wearing their pocket watches on crude leather attachments rather than in their jacket pockets because they often needed to doff their jackets and waistcoats in the extreme African heat. By the early 1900s, pioneers like London saddlemaker Alfred Pearson and Swiss watch importers the Dimier brothers were converting pocket watches into wristwatches by soldering wire lugs onto the cases and slipping such leather wristlets through them to secure them to wrists. The style became widespread after World War I, during which military men wore these wristwatches on the battlefield, and entered the realm of high fashion in subsequent years. Leather straps are usually made from calfskin, alligator, or crocodile leather (the latter two generally being associated with a higher level of luxury), but other, more exotic types...
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Comedy comes in many forms. Some stand-ups prefer one-liners, hot-takes on political and social issues, dating disasters, or embellished “true” stories. And then there are individuals like Will Ferrell, who effortlessly seems to be able to make anything funny. He proved this yet again on a recent episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, … ContinuedThe post Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Live from Geneva! It's the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.
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