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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.
Results for WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program)
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Celebrating the Launch of the IWC x The Rake and Revolution Timepiece at SIHH 2019
In the presence of friends and well wishers, our limited edition timepiece, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36mm Special Edition for The Rake & Revolution was launched on the third night of SIHH 2019, at the grand IWC booth.
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LIST: Andrew’s top 10 of 2018, including Patek Philippe, Seiko and Bremont
It’s lovely and ironic. We work with time every day, and yet we are no closer to mastering it. Here we are at the first major watch fair of the year, early in 2019, filming our personal favourites from the year before. While we are clearly late, the extra distance has provided more clarity. I … ContinuedThe post LIST: Andrew’s top 10 of 2018, including Patek Philippe, Seiko and Bremont appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watches of Switzerland in America
Watches of Switzerland expanding in America.
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Bell & Ross x The Rake and Revolution Celebrate the Launch of Dusty and El Mirage in Singapore
Revolution got together with Bell & Ross and our sister magazine, The Rake to celebrate the launch of our limited edition timepieces, the Dusty and El Mirage Bellytanker Chronographs at the Straits Clan, Singapore on 15th November 2018.
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NEWS: Battle of the brands - Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born
When ‘Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper – Shallow (A Star Is Born)‘ came up on my Discover Weekly Spotify playlist, it caught my attention for three reasons. Firstly, I had no idea that Bradley Cooper could also sing (of course he can). Secondly, it’s delightful. But thirdly, and most relevantly, the duo were both recently appointed brand … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Battle of the brands – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Jubilee Line: Kurt Klaus and CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr Talk 150 Years of IWC
Revolution sitting down with two great innovators - Kurt Klaus and Christoph Grainger-Herr - to discuss how the 150th anniversary of the brand was encapsulated in the collection of watches created to commemorate it.
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NEWS: The watches of the US Open, featuring Rolex, Richard Mille and more
As we embark on the 50th anniversary edition of the US Open, all eyes are on the new official timepiece of the tennis tournament, Rolex. Rolex is replacing Citizen, which had been a sponsor of the US Open for more than two decades. Rolex is already the official timekeeper of the Australian Open and has … ContinuedThe post NEWS: The watches of the US Open, featuring Rolex, Richard Mille and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Bronzed Patina: The curious case of patina. How to get it, and how not to.
The Bronzed Patina: The curious case of patina. We experiment with the Bell & Ross Diver Bronze and share how to get great patina, and what not to.
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Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic 38 and the History of the Slide Rule Watch
With the slide rule headlining the gorgeous new Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic 38mm, Revolution delves into the history and development of the rule and its use alongside timekeeping that continues today.
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NEWS: We’ve discovered a new species of watch wearer, and it ain’t pretty
There are few things more exciting than discovering an entirely new species. Especially creatures from the abyss, and there happens to be the largest and deepest one on the planet just to the east of Australia. Scientists recently discovered this cute little guy in there. He still remains nameless if you have any ideas? We also … ContinuedThe post NEWS: We’ve discovered a new species of watch wearer, and it ain’t pretty appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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CHAMPAGNE: It’s our 2000th post and all you get is this list of our hottest hits…
I’d like to say I remember the first post we ever published on Time+Tide. But I have no idea. Was it a ‘hello world’ that spelled out our sparkling vision? A watch review of something released early in 2014? Your guess really is as good as mine. That seems pretty average on my part - and … ContinuedThe post CHAMPAGNE: It’s our 2000th post and all you get is this list of our hottest hits… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: H. Moser & Cie’s 2018 collection brings the heat and of course those smoky dials
Where there’s smoke there’s fire. There’s a lot of truth to that saying, especially if we’re talking about H. Moser & Cie’s famous smoky fumé dials - the latest batch of watches they’re attached to are straight up fire. Take, for example, the Venturer Small Seconds XL Purity. The dial-heavy 43mm watch definitely lives up … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: H. Moser & Cie’s 2018 collection brings the heat and of course those smoky dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EDITOR’S PICK: 6 months on, and does Felix still stand by his top 10 watches of 2017?
Editor’s note: Late last year I hung out with Andrew and some strangely undrunk drinks on a hot rooftop bar and rolled through my favourite watches of 2017. Six months and two watch fairs have passed since then, and do I still stand by my picks? Well, scroll down and find out. Legend has it … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: 6 months on, and does Felix still stand by his top 10 watches of 2017? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: Out of the closet and onto the wrist - 6 of the best skeleton watches
Skeletonised watches - where the solid dial, and in some cases the entire movement, has been pared down and stripped away to leave the bare bones of the architecture - can be something of an acquired taste. And, as with all watches, the look can vary greatly, from ultra traditional to modern, depending on the execution. … ContinuedThe post LIST: Out of the closet and onto the wrist – 6 of the best skeleton watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Insights: Secrets of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak dial and case factory
We visit the Audemars Piguet manufacture in Le Brassus and find out how they make the petit tapisserie on the dial and the work done to make the bezel of the AP Royal Oak.
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VIDEO: A lot of squares and a few surprises - 5 of the best Bell & Ross watches of 2018
It’s always fun seeing Bell & Ross at Baselworld. Aside from the quality, and strong, distinctive DNA of their core offerings, the design-oriented brand is exceptionally good at creating narratives and mythologies around their watches. Case in point is the new Racing Bird series, a colourful take on their vintage line, inspired by a concept … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A lot of squares and a few surprises – 5 of the best Bell & Ross watches of 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IN-DEPTH: A splash of colour and a lot of fun - the TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition
The story in a second: Two stripes are all it takes to amp up the legacy and motorsports heritage of the Monaco. I’m willing to put the success of the Monaco down to two things. The Steve McQueen link, and the square shape. I’m sure there are numerous other factors, like the Calibre 11, at … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: A splash of colour and a lot of fun – the TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR - white gold, blue dial and a whole lot of bling
There was a lot of mystery surrounding this piece when it was pulled out of a large green box during our appointment with Rolex at Baselworld. And, to be honest, we were too caught up in the moment, too dazzled by the gemstones, to take it all in at the time. It’s formally known as … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR – white gold, blue dial and a whole lot of bling appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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READER COMMENT: Day 3 from Basel as you saw it, with plenty of Seiko, Oris and road accidents?
Day 3 of Baselworld is long gone, and before we get too deep into day four, we need to recap your thoughts, reactions and emotions, because that’s what we do in Reader Comment. Let’s jump into it. We need to clear this one up again. @phat nutz thinks our voice-over talent is Felix hamming it up, but we … ContinuedThe post READER COMMENT: Day 3 from Basel as you saw it, with plenty of Seiko, Oris and road accidents? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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READER COMMENT: Day 2 of Basel 2018, from your point of view. Omega love and strap confusion
With Day 2 of Baselworld over, and the Time+Tide team all retiring to their quarters for as much sleep as can possibly be had with chronic collective jetlag, it’s time to charge a nightcap glass and scan the comment section for your thoughts and observations over the past 24 hrs. The first subject of note carries over … ContinuedThe post READER COMMENT: Day 2 of Basel 2018, from your point of view. Omega love and strap confusion appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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READER COMMENT: Day 1 of Basel 2018, from your point of view. Our favourite comments, overshares and concerns
Crowdsourcing is all the rage at the moment. And we love being on-trend as much as we love the idea of involving our community on the site, so here’s what we think we might do. For Baselworld, we’re going to publish our favourite comments from social media on a semi-regular basis. Why? Because occasionally there’s … ContinuedThe post READER COMMENT: Day 1 of Basel 2018, from your point of view. Our favourite comments, overshares and concerns appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Future Collectibles: The Audemars Piguet End of Days and Bumblebee Royal Oak Offshores
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Listen to me now and hear me later, girly man. Arnold Schwarzenegger the Austrian Oak aka the Governator, is a walking, talking, Predator-dispatching, cigar chomping, Humvee driving embodiment of the...
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NEWS: Tudor and Rolex in the battle of the Pepsi GMTs gives Basel 2018 its first big moment
In an opening salvo of releases that instantaneously became the first buzz topic of Basel 2018, Rolex and Tudor have simultaneously released ‘Pepsi’ GMTs; Rolex with a GMT-Master II with two-colour blue and red Cerachrom bezel and the Tudor Black Bay GMT, with two-colour red and blue aluminium bezel. The Rolex is one of three new versions … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Tudor and Rolex in the battle of the Pepsi GMTs gives Basel 2018 its first big moment appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Spot the Watch: The curious case of Henri Moser, the Khan of Khivan and a gift pocket watch
The story of Henri Moser and how he was given a pocket watch by the Syed Muhammad Rahim, the Khan of Khivan, and the surprise discovery that the watch was actually made by the family firm.
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NEWS: IWC opens first Australian boutique, and the sort of watches you can expect to find inside
IWC fans rejoice – the Schaffhausen-based brand has finally found an Australian home, in the heart of Melbourne. Designed by IWC’s own architects, the boutique is located at 360 Collins Street, the city’s premier luxury shopping street, already home to many fine watch brands. But the really exciting news for fans is that the boutique … ContinuedThe post NEWS: IWC opens first Australian boutique, and the sort of watches you can expect to find inside appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: High-end quartz - Grand Seiko celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 9F with two limited editions (SBGT241 and SBGV238)
If you’re a regular reader, I’m willing to bet that your views around quartz timekeeping will be pretty negative. After all, this is a technology that was (almost) responsible for the downfall of mechanical watches. But, as you’re about to find out, not all quartz watches were created equal. Sure, there’s the cheap and cheerful … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: High-end quartz – Grand Seiko celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 9F with two limited editions (SBGT241 and SBGV238) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EVENT: 7 watches spotted at the launch of the Ferrari Portofino in Byron Bay, inc. IWC, Creux Automatiq and Rolex
The new Ferrari Portofino - the replacement for Ferrari’s first ever front-engine V8 convertible, the California - has plans for you. It wants to be your first Ferrari. It’s eyeing you even more closely if your current whip is an Aston Martin, Porsche or McLaren. Meanwhile, at the ‘White Night’ themed launch at the Elements Resort in Byron … ContinuedThe post EVENT: 7 watches spotted at the launch of the Ferrari Portofino in Byron Bay, inc. IWC, Creux Automatiq and Rolex appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 - part 4, $30,000 and above
Well, here we are. The ‘sky’s-the-limit’/‘mortgage-the-house’ level of watch. And if you’re going to drop that sort of coin on something that (you’d hope) tells the time, SIHH is the place to do it. There were some truly exceptional offerings at the top end of the table and – just quietly – we definitely picked … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 – part 4, $30,000 and above appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: 25th Anniversary of the Grand Seiko 9F - SBGT241 and SBGV238
Grand Seiko celebrates 25 years from the release of the quartz calibre 9F83. Two new references are powered the latest 9F calibre: SBGT241 and SBGV238. The anniversary 9F calibre features an enhanced precision of +5 to -5 seconds per year.