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Discussing the Girard-Perregaux Cosmos Infinity Edition & Other Novelties at Geneva Watch Days 2020
Brand CEO, Patrick Pruniaux walks us through the Girard-Perregaux Cosmos Infinity Edition & Other Novelties at Geneva Watch Days 2020.
Time+Tide
INTRODUCING: The dark horses of 2020 are Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato Infinity Editions in 38mm and 42mm
Girard-Perregaux was established in 1856 in the watchmaking town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, thanks to the marriage of Constant Girard and Marie Perregaux. The workshops origins were actually as early as 1791, but were not acquired by Girard-Perregaux completely until 1906. Though its history and heritage is in line with brands such as Patek Philippe (1839), … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The dark horses of 2020 are Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato Infinity Editions in 38mm and 42mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Artist and Watch Collaborations: Blurred Lines Between Fine Art, Fashion, and Consumerism | Part 1: Movado
The concept of the watch is no longer a tool, but a medium-and in a category of its own alongside sculpture or painting (consider Moser’s high-art Swiss Cheese Venturer or Swiss Alp Repeater). If this is something you’re willing to entertain, then it’s worth acknowledging the contributions of several dismissed brands and the artists behind them.
Revolution
Revolution Takes Rolex’s All New 2020 Submariner Family of Watches
Hosted by Wei Koh & Ross Povey, in this ZOOM Webinar discuss Rolex’s pursuit of the depths of the Earth, advancements in waterproofness & the complete new collection of the 2020 Submariner family of watches.
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I sold my GWF-1000 Frogman, and got THIS instead....
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New Rolex 2020 novelties: Submariner, Sky-Dweller and Oyster
Rolex 2020 novelties: Submariner, and Submariner Date, Sky-Dweller in Oysterflex a new entry level series of Oyster in 2 case sizes.
Revolution
Introducing Rolex’s All New 2020 Submariner Family of Watches
Wei Koh brings you through the finer details of the all new 2020 Submariner family of watches, now powered by the 3200-series of movements
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #190: 5 Soviet Watches You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Kaz is flying solo this week. Strap in - we're in for more Soviet Horological History! Here's 5 Soviet watches you've probably never heard of before.
SJX Watches
Habring2 and Massena Lab Introduce the Erwin LAB02
A year after the debut of the Erwin LAB01 in bronze, which sold out swiftly, Massena Lab has discreetly launched the followup. Announced only to “friends and family” via email, the Erwin LAB02 retains the familiar “sector” dial, but in a two-tone rose gold and silver finish. As with the first instalment, the LAB02 is made by Habring2 and designed by Massena Lab, a watch-creation studio founded by industry insider William Rohr. Initial thoughts Habring2 are always excellent value, and the Erwin LAB02 has the added appeal of having been designed by Mr Rohr, a veteran watch collector. Though the design is not novel – it is based on a vintage Patek Philippe – the look is extremely appealing, and it has been executed with a careful attention to detail, as evidenced by the textures of the dial for instance. While the original edition sold out in an instant, the LAB02 is a low-key launch, with the watches being delivered over a period of months, which makes it easier to land one. So it is accessible not just in price – a bit under US$6,500 – but availability, a useful thing when it comes to small-run limited editions. Vintage inspiration The new Erwin models itself on a 1930s Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 that had a similar, dual-colour dial. Illustrated Mr Rohr’s well-honed eye for detail, the dial of the Erwin is not just made up of twin colours, but also two surface finishes. The rose gold-plated chapter ring has a fine, concentric pattern, while the si...
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Bring a Loupe: A Paint-Splattered Submariner, A Beautiful Omega Chronomètre, And An 'RCO' Paul Newman Daytona
Our weekly look at vintage watches from around the web.
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Talking Watches With François-Henry Bennahmias, CEO Of Audemars Piguet
Time+Tide
Hollywood’s fake watches: from Kill Bill’s dodgy Rolex Daytona to Drive’s phoney Patek
Willing suspension of disbelief is part of the viewer’s contract with any film. But if you like watches, you still crave authenticity when it comes to a character’s timepiece. Much of the time, prop masters deliver the horological goods, too. You think of Captain Willard’s trusty Seiko 6105 in Apocalypse Now, Patrick Bateman’s Rolex Datejust … ContinuedThe post Hollywood’s fake watches: from Kill Bill’s dodgy Rolex Daytona to Drive’s phoney Patek appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
The Grey NATO: Episode 122: A Summary Of Summery Dive Watches
It's been a great year for dive watches. Here are a few we might have missed.
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New: Breguet Tradition Quantieme Retrograde 7597: full details and price
Breguet releases a new member to the Tradition family with an open worked movement and a retrograde date - the Breguet Tradition Quantieme Retrograde 7597.
Time+Tide
VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SBGP005 offers classic looks and stone cold killer accuracy of +/- 10 seconds a year
As a distillation of what a Japanese firm does best, the Grand Seiko SBGP005 offers a compelling line of thought – if you’re looking for a great watch on the more affordable side of things, do you pursue the usual mechanical suspects or high-end quartz? With a case based on the iconic 44GS design, an … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SBGP005 offers classic looks and stone cold killer accuracy of +/- 10 seconds a year appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Introducing the Girard-Perregaux Cosmos Infinity Edition & Other Novelties at Geneva Watch Days 2020
Girard-Perregaux presents its 2020 Infinity editions: Cosmos, Free Bridge, Vintage 1945, 1966 and the Laureato
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Every watch I've ever sold and why
Quill & Pad
Montecristo No. 2 Cigars And A Darker Experience Down An Unmarked, Deserted, Cuban Dirt Track Just Outside Havana
It was a love of Montecristo No. 2 cigars that seems to have led Ken Gargett to one of Cuba's dirty secrets, "At the end of the road, two men stepped out. They were friends of our crew. One called Ivan (I swear I am not making this up) took our birds. We were directed off the road into a makeshift parking area, half of which is filled with Ladas and the rest the wonderful old 1950s cars so prevalent in Havana. More than a few have government number plates."
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The How, What, When, Where And Why Of Seeing The Aurora Borealis, AKA Northern Lights – Reprise
Ian Skellern and his wife serendipitously chanced upon "seeing" the aurora borealis while visiting Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and the excitement of that led to months of research. And that research led to spending a few days in the Arctic Circle in the north of Sweden. Here is what Ian has learned about the northern lights so far, some of it firsthand.
Time+Tide
Why I bought the 42mm Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph with blue dial (and drank my own Kool-Aid)
Editor’s note: Thor’s story earlier today about the battle of the Girard-Perregaux Laureatos sent me back in time to my own Laureato experience. And it’s not an entirely happy one. Because it involves me doing perhaps my biggest ever U-turn. But the story gets even more awkward. Because shortly after writing this review, and then reading the … ContinuedThe post Why I bought the 42mm Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph with blue dial (and drank my own Kool-Aid) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Leica SL2: images of the semi-lockdown and watch macros
We spent some time with the Leica SL2 and four lenses, as discussed in our Chillout-TGIFriday last week. Today, we share some images of the Singapore semi-lockdown and our usual watch macros. The Leica SL2 and lenses The system that was loaned to me, courtesy of Leica Singapore comprised of the Leica SL2 body, withRead More
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Bring a Loupe: A Near-Perfect Breitling Chronomat, A Decidedly Different Rolex, And A Noteworthy Tudor Oysterdate
The best from this week in vintage watches from around the web.
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Luxury Watches That are Worth the Price: Rolex, Cartier, Omega
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Insight: Barraud’s Weight and the Marine Chronometer
Although precision watchmaking is today mostly synonymous with Switzerland, the oft forgotten truth is that much of the technological progress and development in horology during the 18th and early 19th centuries originated in England. The preeminence of English watchmaking during that period is perhaps personified by John Harrison, the carpenter-turned-clockmaker best known for his invention of the marine chronometer. Harrison and his contemporaries advanced horology in an era where the pursuit of accurate timekeeping was of national importance for the United Kingdom: the marine chronometer enabled ships to traverse the highs seas while maintaining positional accuracy over extremely long distances, an achievement that no doubt helped the rise of the globe-spanning British Empire. The curious chronometer On a recent visit to Charles Frodsham & Co Ltd. – the English chronometer manufacturer now run by Philip Whyte and Richard Stenning that’s making wristwatches equipped with a natural escapement – a rather curious timekeeper from England’s heyday as a watch and clockmaking nation emerged. Dating to 1845, it was marine chronometer no. 2388 manufactured by Barraud, later Barraud & Lund, a now defunct English watchmaker (though a descendant of the company, Lund & Blockley, remains in operation to this day as a retailer in Mumbai). While the well-preserved state of the clock was impressive in itself, closer inspection of the movement revealed a peculiar feature. Sitting...
Revolution
RedBar in Conversation with Wei Koh of Revolution and The Rake
RedBar Founder Adam Craniotes and CEO Kathleen McGivney sit down with Wei Koh of Revolution & The Rake to discuss limited editions, great new releases, what’s going on with the watch community in the age of COVID, charitable efforts from both brands, and a sneak preview of a kickass new release.
Hodinkee
Just Because: The Pros, Cons, Cost, And Convoluted History Of Platinum
The fiery birth and strange life of the ice queen of precious metals.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Répétition Minutes Perpétuelle in a grained silver dial: New and reviewed: a close look
We bring you the details and our thoughts on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Répétition Minutes Perpétuelle with white grained dial.
Time+Tide
Our interview with Jocko Willink, and a daily shot of his Timex, is the motivation we all need right now
Editor’s note: When Luke wrote this post, a few months back, I had no idea who Jocko Willink was. We had an interview opportunity, he sounded like a badass, he loved his Timex, all good, sure, let’s do it. Reading it, I felt a spark of motivation, and wanted to learn more about his psychotic … ContinuedThe post Our interview with Jocko Willink, and a daily shot of his Timex, is the motivation we all need right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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