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HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII - a tribute to the last man on the moon Time+Tide
Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII – Jun 6, 2017

HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII - a tribute to the last man on the moon

The relationship between Omega and space is special. Central to this relationship, of course, is the Speedmaster Professional, a phenomenally popular watch thanks in no small part to the cool-by-association links with NASA and the American space program. Naturally it’s something that Omega hasn’t been shy about capitalising on (even though former President Stephen Urquhart had … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII – a tribute to the last man on the moon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Back to basics - how a mechanical watch works Time+Tide
Apr 23, 2017

VIDEO: Back to basics - how a mechanical watch works

If you take a keen interest in the world of watches, you’ve likely heard of Carson Chan. Carson works for the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, an organisation dedicated to building knowledge around fine watchmaking. And while we seem to now run into Carson every time we’re in Switzerland, we first met him in Hong … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Back to basics – how a mechanical watch works appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Barely there brilliance - the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Time+Tide
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Some Mar 26, 2017

HANDS-ON: Barely there brilliance - the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic

Some of the most important, exciting watches are those made by watchmakers who push the barriers of what’s possible. The deepest, the most complicated, or in the case of this Bulgari, the thinnest. Bulgari has a proven record when it comes to high-end, ultra thin horology. They hold the record for the thinnest tourbillon and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Barely there brilliance – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHO TO FOLLOW: @danhenrycollection Time+Tide
Mar 3, 2017

WHO TO FOLLOW: @danhenrycollection

Looking to beef up your vintage knowledge? Then your first stop should be Dan Henry’s Instagram page. There, you’ll get a peek into one of the most impressive vintage watch collections, belonging to one of the most knowledgable collectors (and watchmakers) in the world. NAME:  Dan Henry OCCUPATION:  Collector, founder of online vintage timepiece encyclopaedia Timeline.watch, and of … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @danhenrycollection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Unifying Time - The World Time Chronograph, Ref. 5930 Revolution
Patek Philippe World Time collections Dec 31, 2016

Unifying Time - The World Time Chronograph, Ref. 5930

The term “World Time” is an integral part of today’s watchmaking vocabulary, but its origins are relatively new in the grand horological scheme of things. Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley takes a look at the history of the Patek Philippe World Time collections and the fascinating stories they have to tell, with a little help from Patek Philippe’s Head of Watch Development, Mr. Philip Barat.

Audemars Piguet unveils Michael Schumacher watch Revolution
Audemars Piguet unveils Michael Schumacher watch May 21, 2015

Audemars Piguet unveils Michael Schumacher watch

Audemars Piguet launches its new Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher in a mix of joy and sadness. “This is the most challenging launch ever, for both technical and emotional reasons,” explained Audemars Piguet CEO, François Bennahmias, during a press launch at the Schumacher’s family ranch in Givrins, Switzerland. In 2010, during a visit to […]

Glashütte Original ‘Perspective’ Short Films Revolution
Glashütte Original Perspective’ Short Films Glashütte Mar 6, 2015

Glashütte Original ‘Perspective’ Short Films

Glashütte Original recently invited Revolution Switzerland to join in on the festivities of the Berlin Film Festival, which takes place every year in the German capital to celebrate both old and new films from all around the world. A partner of the festival since 2011, the German watchmaker chose to honor its partnership this year by merging the arts of […]

SIHH 2015: Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision Revolution
Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision Feb 19, 2015

SIHH 2015: Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision

Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have been called inventors first and watchmakers second. When visiting their manufacture, the diagrams and formulas that adorn many interior surfaces support this impression. The inventor reference is certainly no insult – the same might be said of Abraham-Louis Breguet. Greubel Forsey’s approach to watchmaking is, if not singular, certainly […]

Chasing Perfection: Grand Seiko Mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 GMT Deployant
Grand Seiko Mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 GMT Aug 17, 2014

Chasing Perfection: Grand Seiko Mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 GMT

One thing that impresses us about the Japanese would be their great attention to intricate details. The integrity of their efforts are telling- products from Lexus and Canon can easily testify that. But of course, when it comes to watchmaking, there are not many watchmakers that are close to matching this particular brand with regards to both quality andRead More

Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier: Simplicity is Key Deployant
Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier Simplicity Aug 2, 2014

Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier: Simplicity is Key

There are quite a few watchmakers that have the capability and resources to make watches that are of the highest quality. Chopard L.U.C is one of them, but their efforts have always been eclipsed by their more illustrious competitors. Will the Qualité Fleurier be able to circumvent those circumstances? Chopard do not create just watches, they createRead More

La Maison TAG Heuer Travelling Exhibition World Premiere in Kuala Lumpur Revolution
TAG Heuer Travelling Exhibition World Premiere Mar 24, 2014

La Maison TAG Heuer Travelling Exhibition World Premiere in Kuala Lumpur

Case in point then, “La Maison TAG Heuer” the traveling version of the famous TAG Heuer 360 Museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. With this exhibition travelling to locations around the world in the coming months, people will be able to partake in and understand the heritage of TAG Heuer, just as they would be able to at the special access only home museum in Switzerland.