Results for Geneva Watch Days

INTRODUCING: Casio’s MTG-B1000RB is somewhere way over the rainbow

This watch is not for the faint of heart. Not only does the Casio MTG-B1000RB possess the legendary qualities of toughness for which G-Shock is famous, it’s also got one heckuva strong look.  The look is achieved via vivid treatment of the metal bezel portion of the watch; it’s a rainbow-hued ion-plating treatment and, boy, … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Casio’s MTG-B1000RB is somewhere way over the rainbow appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

OPINION: Forget men and women, watches don’t need genders

Do we ever see adverts calling an Audi A3 a “ladies’ car”, a Porsche 911 or Toyota LandCruiser a “men’s car”? Nope. So, when even the notoriously non-PC motor industry refrains from classifying cars in mutually exclusive gender terms, why does the watch industry persist in doing so? Now, men and women are clearly different. … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Forget men and women, watches don’t need genders appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Zodiac Aerospace GMT Review (Limited Edition)

An in-depth review of the Zodiac Aerospace GMT released at Baselworld 2019 - does this watch truly live up to the hype? Let's find out.

Report Cards: Snapshot of Swatch, LVMH, Richemont and a Peek into 2019

A sampling of financial information from the financial reports/releases of Swatch, LVMH, Richemont helps us take stock of 2018, and peek into 2019.

Introducing the Swatch Flymagic with Titanium-Based Nivachron Hairspring

Swatch Watches unveils the Swatch Flymagic featuring the Swatch Group’s latest innovation in watchmaking: the titanium-based Nivachron hairspring.

Swatch: The Mighty Engine that Could

When the Swiss watchmaking industry found itself in the pits, it took a visionary man and a most improbable Swatch to lift it to new heights.

Review: Ulysse Nardin Freak X

The Ulysse Nardin Freak is an icon in the watch industry, but does the new and more accessible Freak X lives up to its namesake?

Ep. #111 Burning Through A $25 Amazon Gift Card

So... what is the best way to burn through a $25 Amazon gift card you got for the holidays. It's time to sit down and figure it out. The guys discover a few digital Casios and princess watches, find some rubber duckies, and come up with the idea of pitching horological sex toys to watch brands. Be sure to share your ideas for burning through a $25 Amazon gift card!

Vostok Classica Review (690B24): An Homage to The Vostok Precision

Is the Vostok Classica a bit too outside the modern norm for the brand? How does the watch actually measure up in relation to the reverence and "quirk factor" of the Amphibia? Is this a faithful homage to the forgotten Vostok Precision?

Swatch Piú Nero SUOB157: The Poor Man’s Ressence?

The Swatch Swatch Piú Nero ref. SUOB157 with pricing, images, and quick look at this very affordable Ressence alternative.

MHD Watches Review: AGT Black Edition

How does that MHD Watches AGT actually stand up as an everyday piece? How functionally accessible is this watch and is it something worth your attention in this landscape of way too many microbrands?

HANDS-ON: 150 years of greatness, the Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 40mm 

The Triple Bridges holds a special place in the history of Girard-Perregaux, as does the tourbillon. In 1867, a watch with three bridges and one tourbillon won a prize for chronometry at Neuchâtel Observatory, and the distinctive design became a de facto logo for the brand. The striking design of the triple arrow-headed bridges is … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: 150 years of greatness, the Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 40mm  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A day out with Glashütte Original’s Senator Excellence

We spent a day out with the Glashütte Original's Senator Excellence Panorama Date and the Panorama Date Moon Phase; two watches ideal for both 'work and play'. From the office to the bars, here are a series of live shots of both watches both indoors and outdoors. 

Swatch Celebrates Mickey Mouse’s Birthday With Help From Damien Hirst

HANDS-ON: Even sportier, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Torpilleur in blue 

It’s fair to say that there’s a fresh new breeze blowing in Ulysse Nardin’s sails these days. There’s a new energy, which has resulted in some great new designs, and refreshed takes on old classics. Case in point is the Torpilleur, a marine chronometer styled watch, which takes its name - appropriately enough - from … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Even sportier, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Torpilleur in blue  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: 8 watches under 10,000 CHF we’d love to see win at GPHG

In about a week’s time (November 9 Swiss time, to be exact), the watch industry’s night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – will be just wrapping up, and it goes without saying that the after-parties will be pumping. Though some may be bigger than others, with the anticipation finally over and … ContinuedThe post LIST: 8 watches under 10,000 CHF we’d love to see win at GPHG appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EMG Watches Review: The Nemo Diver

I was approached by Eddy Tse - one of the gentlemen behind EMG watches - who then handed me a little yellow dive watch before asserting, "Hey my name is Ed, and this is a watch we're working on." That's it. It turned out to be the EMG Nemo Diver, a watch that was sent my way shortly after returning to the States.

INTRODUCING: A tourbillon for your every day – the Moser Pioneer Tourbillon

Expertly finished cases, captivating fumé dials, and incredibly fine watchmaking … these are a few of our favourite Moser things. And, once again, all three are combined in the “very rare” brand’s latest Pioneer offering – the Moser Pioneer Tourbillon. More suitable for everyday wear, with a more robust steel case and a more casual … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: A tourbillon for your every day – the Moser Pioneer Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EDITOR’S PICK: This Laureato is the reason why you should always bet on black

Editor’s note: What is it about an all-black watch that really gets the heart racing? I mean, it’s a neutral colour, like white, silver, or grey, yet just by adding a heavy dose of toner, an entire watch can be transformed. Case (and dial, and strap) in point, the black ceramic Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42mm. A luxury … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: This Laureato is the reason why you should always bet on black appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Vacheron Constantin’s Fiftysix Collection of Timepieces

While a new collection from an established maison is always hotly anticipated in the watch industry, rarely does one combine the deep-set values of tradition with the fresh demands of contemporary buyers in such a radical way as Vacheron Constantin’s Fiftysix.

Swatch Group Quits Baselworld

EDITOR’S PICK: Many ways to Black Bay – a video overview of Tudor’s heritage hero

Editor’s note: The latest crop of Tudor Black Bays are beginning to hit our shores, from the hot new GMT to the svelte Fifty-Eight. The perfect time then to look back on a line that fuelled Tudor’s ascendancy to the powerhouse it is today, and was a major influencer in the whole heritage trend. But … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Many ways to Black Bay – a video overview of Tudor’s heritage hero appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Throwback Sundays: Six Watches to Wear to a World Cup Match, from Our Archives

In this week's article, we take a look at six watches that we reckon will work well as a companion in the upcoming world cup matches.

INTRODUCING: Coming at you like an 800-pound Gorilla – the Fastback GT Mirage 

A relative newcomer on the watch scene (debuting in 2016), Gorilla is a brand that isn’t shy about throwing its weight around. The brainchild of Octavio Garcia and Lukas Gopp (formerly designers at Audemars Piguet), Gorilla does things its own way, and doesn’t mess around. Inspired by comic culture and American muscle cars of the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Coming at you like an 800-pound Gorilla – the Fastback GT Mirage  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Seiko Prospex Diver 300M Hi-Beat SLA025

The new Seiko SLA025 is one of the most expensive offering of the Prospex line. But, how does the watch stack up? In this article, we dive deep into the Baselworld 2018 novelty.