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Baselworld 2019: Eye of Tiger
Rolex unveils their ‘special’ Daytonas line-up, the Rolex Daytona 116588 TBR.
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In Conversation with Eric Ku of 10PastTEN
Vintage Rolex expert and watch collector Eric Ku takes us through his personal watch collection, and gives us the back stories on some of the coolest and rarest timepieces we see on his Instagram.
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EDITOR’S PICK: To beater, or not to beater – what exactly makes a beater watch, that is the question
Editor’s note: It’s one of the watch world’s perennial favourite questions – what makes a beater? After all, those vintage steel Rolex models were designed to be worn, and worn hard. But then again, they’re very expensive. Justin delves into the issue … What can and can’t be dubbed a ‘Beater Watch’ remains a contentious … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: To beater, or not to beater – what exactly makes a beater watch, that is the question appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SPOTTED! BY AG: December 2018 – Holiday Edition
Wow, 2018 really got away from us. I mean, I can’t believe we’re just moments away from wrapping up one hell of a year. In between the expected December chaos, I spotted a couple of nice watches. Here they are. Irwin’s Rolex GMT-Master II ‘Coke’ Irwin’s recently acquired Rolex GMT-Master reference 16710 from the late … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: December 2018 – Holiday Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In Conversation with Geoffrey Hess of Analog/Shift
Revolution’s Wei Koh sits down with Geoffrey Hess of Analog/Shift to talk vintage Rolex, Speedmasters, patina and more.
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @WoodsWatchmaking, a third generation Australian watchmaker
Michael Woods loves travelling, playing basketball and is a proud dad. He’s also a third generation watchmaker who previously managed After-Sales for Rolex Melbourne. Hi Michael, what’s your daily watch? It depends on my mood, what inspires me, or what I’m doing for that day or week. It’s not uncommon for me to wear a … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @WoodsWatchmaking, a third generation Australian watchmaker appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 5 solid vintage watches you can buy in Australia right now
I don’t think we’d be telling anyone anything new by saying vintage is sooo hot right now. Price escalation, predominantly driven by the vintage Rolex market at auction, has created incredible demand for vintage timepieces. But it can seem we get the short end of the stick in the land Down Under when it comes … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 solid vintage watches you can buy in Australia right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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OPINION: Judge not – why you shouldn’t judge someone by the watch on their wrist
One of my favourite quasi-apocryphal watch tales goes like this: There’s a guy who, for lack of anything better or more pressing to do with his life, decides to yacht-hop his way from home to Australia. Somewhere along the way, his watch (a Rolex, natch) is lost at sea. Upon mooring his boat, said sailor … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Judge not – why you shouldn’t judge someone by the watch on their wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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OPINION: The “McQueen” Submariner: What we really know, what we don’t, and what actually matters
By now, you’ve seen the news everywhere. Phillips auctions touting their upcoming sale with headlines like “Phillips to Sell Steve McQueen’s Rolex Submariner”, and lines that read as “a historically important and previously unknown Rolex Submariner owned and worn by Steve McQueen.” (copied directly from the Phillips Auctions website at time of writing). As soon … ContinuedThe post OPINION: The “McQueen” Submariner: What we really know, what we don’t, and what actually matters appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EDITOR’S PICK: We ask the experts how to build a potentially valuable watch collection
Editor’s note: Nigh on a year ago, Sandra delved into the mercurial, and occasionally murky, world of investing in vintage watches. But rather than start at the already stratospheric Rolex/Patek et al. price point, she decided to focus on something a little more achievable. And while prices on some of the below suggestions have likely already … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: We ask the experts how to build a potentially valuable watch collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @Y.Andre.Ch
Andre is a Sydney-based collector with a penchant for rare vintage chronographs. We find out more … Hi Andre, what’s your daily watch and why? I’m currently wearing my Rolex 6542 GMT as my daily watch. While wearing the very first Rolex GMT reference as an everyday watch sounds crazy to most people, it’s one … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @Y.Andre.Ch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @MissDateJust
Going by Marianne in real life, @MissDateJust is a twenty-something-year-old from Sweden, who loves travel, meeting new people, and watches (like, a lot). Hi Marianne, what’s your daily watch and why? I think my handle says it all, Andy - my Rolex Datejust 178274. It’s my daily watch because it’s versatile, it works great at the … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @MissDateJust appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ross Povey in Conversation with the One & Only, Eric Ku
Collector and leading dealer Eric Ku is widely regarded as one of the world’s most experienced and passionate voices on vintage Rolex. Owner of the super-authoritative Vintage Rolex Forum, he talks to revolution about his love affair with the brand that wears the crown.
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LIST: The top 10 watch reviews of 2017 – part 2
Yesterday we published the first part of our most-read reviews of 2017, covering off Bulgari, Grand Seiko, Rolex, Longines and some more Rolex (for good measure). Today we go through the top five watch reviews of 2017, with some expected and some more surprising results … 5: IN-DEPTH: Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono – greater than … ContinuedThe post LIST: The top 10 watch reviews of 2017 – part 2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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NEWS: The New York Museum of Modern Art thinks these are the most iconic watches of the 20th century
New York’s Museum of Modern Art is showcasing a collection of the 111 items of clothing and accessories that impacted the 20th and 21st centuries entitled Items: Is Fashion Modern? Timeless garments such as Levi’s 501s and the Little Black Dress, and two watches - Rolex and Swatch. But which is more iconic? The battle for the … ContinuedThe post NEWS: The New York Museum of Modern Art thinks these are the most iconic watches of the 20th century appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Paul Newman’s ‘Paul Newman’ Becomes the Most Expensive Watch Ever Sold at $17,752,500
Paul Newman’s ‘Paul Newman’ Rolex Daytona ref. 6239 goes down in history as the most expensive watch ever sold at Phillips Watches inaugural New York auction, going for $17,752,500.
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The Paul Newman Daytona According to Eric Ku
The watch dealer & very possibly the world’s most successful vintage Rolex dealer, Eric Ku spills everything there is to know about the Paul Newman Daytona.
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Paul Newman Daytona 101
One watch that has been making headlines for the past few years is the Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman’. But how do you know if you are looking at the real thing? Just follow this simple guide assembled by The Watch Club for Revolution.
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The Greatest of Grails: Paul Newman’s “Paul Newman”
Why is Paul Newman’s “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona important to the greater story of horology? Why is it important that it’s been found? Phillips Watches’ Paul Boutros tells Revolution all, along with a little about their inaugural New York auction entitled: WINNING ICONS (26 October 2017).
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Time for Tee at the BMW PGA Championship
Celebrating 50 years of Rolex’s involvement with international golf, Revolution’s resident player takes part in the pre-event for the BMW PGA Championship.
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Deployant Events: Roundup of the month’s horological events for the month of August 2017
Round up for the significant horological events for the month of August 2017. With exhibitions from Rolex and Bulgari, and the Roger Dubuis cocktail.
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Povey’s Picks: Christie’s Spring 2017 Auctions
As we hit auction season in Geneva this weekend, Revolution’s Ross Povey thumbs through the Christie’s catalogue for their ‘Rare Watches and a Rolex Afternoon’ sale and selects a few lots that make him smile…
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How the Sea-Dweller’s Greatness is Coded in Its Name
Ross Povey spells out the greatness of the Rolex Sea-Dweller using the letters in its name.
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Ep. #23 – Baselworld 2017 Press Day & The Ones That Got Away
Mike and Kaz talk shop with some of the early Baselworld 2017 releases that've been coming out... surprisingly they're quite excited about a few of them! In particular Kaz is super into the new rederique Constant Flyback Chronograph Manufacture - so much so that he even chokes on his thin mints (you heard me). On the flip side, the newest Rolex Sea-Dweller has the snobs perplexed as hell.
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Guns & Poseurs: Meet Jeff Parke, Specialist Engraver
Jeff Parke is a specialist engraver who cut his teeth on pocket knives, guns & now, he literally cuts Rolex watches. Is an engraved Rolex a thing of beauty?
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Presidential Caliber
The new movement powering Rolex’s Day-Date 40.
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Daytona Saves the Day
Release of Rolex’s Daytona in steel with black Cerachrom bezel is a veritable bright spot, for its very existence proves that good things do last.
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The SEALAB, Comex and the Helium Release Valve
Why did man pursue the deep seas? Why resort to the SEALAB? And why did Rolex create the helium release valve. Eminent Rolex scholar, James Dowling answers all.
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Round Up of Phillips Watches Night One in Hong Kong
Phillips Watches’ Rolex Milestones: 38 Legendary Watches That Shaped History auction concludes with bargain hammer prices in Hong Kong.
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The Revolutionary Who Defied 11 US Presidents
Fidel Castro, who ruled Cuba for nearly half a century, dies at the age of 90. Upon his death, among the many questions he’s left unanswered, Revolution investigates whether Castro was truly a Rolex devotee.