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The Best Nato Strap: Reviewing Quality, Function, and Feel
An in-depth look at some of the best NATO strap options out there today together with pricing and a brief review of each strap.
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @Horoloupe
Mr Zhu is a purveyor of all the finer things in life, including watches, cars, menswear and whiskey. His feed is overflowing with the spoils of his day job – a provider of high-end ‘value added’ services, for financial institutions within China. NAME: Mr. 朱 OCCUPATION: High-end service provider for financial institutions HANDLE: @Horoloupe FOLLOWERS: … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @Horoloupe appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th July, 2017
It’s a Wind Down for one this week, as I’m currently alone in the office engaging in some fairly serious desk dancing to this sprawlingly awesome mix. But it’s not all fun and games because watches are a Very Serious Business. Just ask the Swiss. Or the Germans or Japanese for that matter. So, have a … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th July, 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Horograph
Earlier this year Bell & Ross released a pair of their trademark square watches that demonstrated quite a different take on their perennial aviation theme. The BR 03-92 Horolum, a slab of grey metal, was inspired by an airport’s tarmac. This version, the BR 03-92 Horograph, takes a similarly pedestrian inspiration - the ubiquitous and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Horograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 11 vintage watches for under $2000 that look superb on women
There’s no better way for nascent female watch enthusiasts to dip their toes into luxe waters than scaling the vintage market for a play with men’s models. You can score an utterly original watch, with provenance or history to boot, but with a forgiving price tag. First up, just get scanning the spectrum. With a … ContinuedThe post LIST: 11 vintage watches for under $2000 that look superb on women appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: A just-for-fun comic inspired by the IWC Portugieser
Editor’s Note: You think you know someone. When Felix had the idea to tell a story about a fictional IWC Portugieser wearer through the visual medium of a comic book strip I was intrigued. He worked with illustrator William Webb to bring a vignette to life entirely of his own imagination – a guy living the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A just-for-fun comic inspired by the IWC Portugieser appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: The dreaded ‘If you could only wear one watch’ question
Every time a bunch of watch guys get together and have a few drinks, this old chestnut rears its head: “What if you could only wear one watch?” It’s a question loathed and loved in equal measure. Loved because it forces you to distill your values, tastes and hoarding tendencies into a single piece, which … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The dreaded ‘If you could only wear one watch’ question appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: IWC’s renaissance – the Da Vinci Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph
At the beginning of the year, IWC declared it the year of the Da Vinci. Saying “arrivederci” to the tonneau style case and returning to the classic round case design of the 80s with those seductive, articulated lugs. The flagship for the new collection is the all new and very complicated Da Vinci Tourbillon Rétrograde … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: IWC’s renaissance – the Da Vinci Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The sleeper hit - Girard-Perregaux’s 1966 WW.TC in steel
Girard-Perregaux is one of Swiss watchmaking’s best-kept secrets. The La Chaux-de-Fonds based brand offers a complete - and compelling - package, fine pedigree, and a catalogue that ranges from the highest of high horology, through to some more accessible (yet still exceptional) pieces. But, for whatever reason, GP has long lacked the sort of name … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The sleeper hit - Girard-Perregaux’s 1966 WW.TC in steel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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OPINION: We need to talk about bezel screws
“Such a shame they don’t take the time to align their screws. I wouldn’t buy one purely because of this.” Every time we post a picture of a watch with exposed bezel screws (mostly Hublot or Bell & Ross) we get a variation of this comment. And I’m well and truly over it. While many … ContinuedThe post OPINION: We need to talk about bezel screws appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The complementary tones of the Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze
Way back in January, one of the watches we were most excited to see at the SIHH was Montblanc’s high-end, Minerva-powered 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze. Partially because it’s a hot watch and partially because of its extremely limited production (only 100 pieces) we thought this would be the only chance we’d get to try … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The complementary tones of the Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Video: Casio G-Shock Absolute Toughness Test
We subjected the Casio G-Shock GA-700 we reviewed last week to a battery of tests the claim of Absolute Toughness. Did it survive the tests? Video here.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 23rd June, 2017 – Anyone for a climate pun?
It’s that time of the year when we start making Jon Snow/winter puns, but they’re getting a bit long in the tooth, so I’ll try and find a new, more topical climate-based pun. Actually no, all I can think of is climate change gags, and that’s all a bit too real. So I’ll just stick … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 23rd June, 2017 – Anyone for a climate pun? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Aggressively monochrome – the blacked-out Bulgari Octo Ultranero
With its intensely angular octagonal case, it’s easy to see why Bulgari’s Octo collection is a cult favourite. And the latest versions take the model down a darker path. We looked at the crimson-accented version earlier this year, and today we go even darker with the full-black Octo Ultranero. The case is the same as … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Aggressively monochrome – the blacked-out Bulgari Octo Ultranero appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 9, June 2017 – the collector’s edition
The past few weeks have been eventful, to say the least. With the team (again) scattered across the country (and the world), here’s what I’ve been up to. We’ve nicknamed this dispatch the “collector’s edition” – for reasons you’ll soon find out… To kick things off, Australian Race Car Driver and host of Top Gear … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 9, June 2017 – the collector’s edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Breaking News: Krayon Everywhere
Today, we bring you the news of the release of the Krayon Everywhere, a watch that calculates the times for sunrise and sunset.
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HANDS-ON: A winning combination – the yellow gold, Cerachrom and Oysterflex Rolex Daytona (ref. 116518LN)
When I first saw the new gold Daytonas at Basel, I didn’t quite know what to make of them. After the phenomenal success of last year’s new steel and Cerachrom Daytona, further extension of the line seemed inevitable, and precious metals the logical step. But I did not expect – and was somewhat confused by … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A winning combination – the yellow gold, Cerachrom and Oysterflex Rolex Daytona (ref. 116518LN) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Montblanc’s Orbis Terrarum UNICEF limited edition
When they’re done right, limited edition watches are great. They offer some exclusivity, membership to a special club, and that feeling of being part of something bigger than yourself. When they’re done badly, limited editions are merely a poorly thought-out logo whacked on a dial. Thankfully this UNICEF limited edition is very much in the former … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Montblanc’s Orbis Terrarum UNICEF limited edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Part 1 of 3: The ACTUAL Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6263 owned by Paul Newman
Today is the start of a special 3 part series. For Part 1 the ACTUAL Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6263 owned by Paul Newman with photos of the timepiece.
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EVENT: 5 ways Tudor’s collection launch at Dark Mofo was actually daring
With a great tagline comes great responsibility, and last night Tudor lived up to theirs by daring to launch their 2017 collection in the midst of Australia’s most controversial art festival, Dark Mofo, in Hobart. Talk about being #borntodare – this was a night with far fewer boundaries than usual for a luxury watch event. The … ContinuedThe post EVENT: 5 ways Tudor’s collection launch at Dark Mofo was actually daring appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: Improve your daily carry with 4 objects from Montblanc’s latest UNICEF collection
Over the years we’ve noticed that a love of finely wrought watches often results in a halo effect on the ecosystem of small objects and accessories in your daily life. You start noticing that the other components of your daily carry that have served you well for years – wallets, keychains and the like – … ContinuedThe post LIST: Improve your daily carry with 4 objects from Montblanc’s latest UNICEF collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: The dressy new face of the TAG Heuer Link
TAG Heuer has pulled off a minor miracle with the Link. They’ve taken one of their most recognisable designs, one synonymous with the ‘90s, and made it relevant in 2017. They’ve achieved this by focusing on the most important part of the watch – the bracelet. Link actually began life as a bracelet back in … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The dressy new face of the TAG Heuer Link appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Tattoos, Life & Hublot with Maxime Büchi (Video)
Maxime Büchi tells Revolution of the importance of tattoos as an art form in culture today and his collaboration with Hublot that lead to the creation of his signature Big Bang Sang Bleu.
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VIDEO: Montblanc release new Orbis Terrarum models as part of UNICEF collection
There are two reasons it is worth your while to watch this short video about Montblanc’s support of UNICEF. The first is purely selfish and very much in our/your wheelhouse. The watches in this year’s UNICEF collection are limited versions of the Orbis Terrarum, a watch ex-CEO Jérôme Lambert thought was the embodiment of the ‘new’ … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Montblanc release new Orbis Terrarum models as part of UNICEF collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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OPINION: Buying a new watch? Don’t even think about investment value
Looking to spend some serious cash on a new timepiece and want to know about investment value? Stop right there, you're asking the wrong question.The post OPINION: Buying a new watch? Don’t even think about investment value appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now
There are few things more frustrating than seeing pictures of an incredible watch, reading the news and reviews of just how great it is, only to discover that it won’t be hitting actual stores for months. It’s a very specific feeling (in fact there’s probably a word for it in German, uhrenverbotenangst or some such), … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: One for the ladies – the Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook in white
So far this week we’ve looked at the larger 45mm Captain Cook and the smaller vintage versions. To round out the trifecta, we’re taking this bright and beach-ready number for a spin. Now, this isn’t your typical ‘on the wrist’ review, as the mesh bracelet is intended for wrists smaller (and less hairy) than my one. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: One for the ladies – the Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook in white appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 9th June, 2017
Would you believe I’m winding down alone, in a Sydney hotel room, looking out over an exceptionally dreary parking lot? It would be sad if not for the fact that in a few short hours I’m going to be hanging with some of Australia’s finest watch nerds and some of Switzerland’s finest watches at a … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 9th June, 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Vintage Chronograph
When I hear the words Bell & Ross, I immediately picture square watches inspired by flight instruments – watches like the iconic BR01 or its smaller cousin, the BR03. And I’m sure I’m not alone. There is, however, another side to the Bell & Ross family. With classic looks and traditional round cases, the Vintage … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Vintage Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: The Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook, live on the wrist
We’ve already given you a pretty thorough look at Rado’s pint-sized and patriotic Captain Cook, but while still photography is great at showing the finer details – that sunbrush finish and crisp dial printing, for example – video gives you a much more holistic picture. If you want to know how that dial looks under … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook, live on the wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.