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Editor’s note: Last year we did a team whip around and asked ourselves what watches we bought, not for us, but because other people told us we should. We might not like to admit it, but it’s true. So here we go, the watches we’ve bought because of peer pressure. Humans are, by and large, … ContinuedThe post The watches we bought because someone told us to appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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For as long as time has been indicated with hands on a dial, horologists have been hunting for different ways to communicate time. Contemporarily, this pursuit has taken some weird and wonderful forms, resulting in a few very clever feats of engineering to tell you what time it is. For those who are tired of … ContinuedThe post Look Mum, no hands – the best watches without hands in 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: As evidenced by the release of the popular Heritage Military watch, Longines have a long history in manufacturing reliable tool watches for the world’s armed forces. One that is sometimes overlooked today, but got people talking when it was first released, is the Longines Heritage Military COSD. A considered nod to the watches … ContinuedThe post A look back at the Longines Heritage Military COSD appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The year is 2019, and solid gold is worth less than steel. While this seems strange on the face of it, especially to those more recently in the horological hobbit hole, steel doesn’t look like it’s getting less shiny anytime soon. So taking a macro view of the watch buying landscape, gold pieces … ContinuedThe post In 2019, rose gold is looking like a steel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In a conversation with founder Luc Pettavino, REVOLUTION learns why the Swiss watchmaking community continues to be inspired to create unique pieces for the Only Watch auction.
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Editor’s note: Time to Move saw some new dial variants of the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, with a chic black dial. And while we only saw these watches in passing, it reminded us of what an interesting, underrated and divisive (yes, all at once) watch it is. So, this is our review of the original, … ContinuedThe post Another look at the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar, a wonderful watch ruined with wordplay? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We all know James Bond, AKA 007, the suave British secret service agent who has been on missions all over the world. Throughout many of the films, he has always had a wristwatch to keep track of the time and, in some cases, help him get out of a jam. Today we take a look … ContinuedThe post From Dr No to Spectre – the Complete List of Bond Watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: We originally ran Andy’s interview with John a few years back, but seeing a spectacular Longines Weems that was awarded to a Submarine School captain in 1943 reminded us of just how cool this guy and his collection is – well worth a second look. John, AKA @barnfindwatches, is a family man and … ContinuedThe post How to find the perfect barn find watch, according to @barnfindwatches (hint, it take time) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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One of the top three questions on the lips of watch lovers these days is about the lifespan of Baselworld. Well, hold onto your hats because Hodinkee, in the form of the indomitable Joe Thompson, has put together a pretty clear roadmap as to what the future of the fair looks like. And I’ve got … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: This is what the future of Baselworld looks like appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: There’s a risk with dress watches that they become overly simple. Boring even. That’s not what’s going on with the Breguet Classique 7147, which manages to balance clean design, fine detail and Breguet’s storied design codes in one neat golden package … The story in a second: Breguet’s updated Classique 7147 offers traditional style, … ContinuedThe post This is what a dress watch should look like – the Breguet Classique 7147 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph might not be the first watch that comes to mind when you think of IWC (it’s not a Pilot for example), but really, maybe you should change that. Just look at Jason’s snaps from our 2018 review. The story in a second: The sportiest member of the Portugieser family … ContinuedThe post IWC make that luxury yacht life look oh-so-good appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: Few brands have the on-the-wrist presence of a Panerai. Pair that with the futuristic look of Carbotech and you’re onto a winner. Read our review from last year to find out why we love it. At first glance, Panerai’s watches share a reassuring familiarity - large cases, large crown guards and a dial … ContinuedThe post What’s featherlight, heavyweight and striped like a tiger? The Panerai Submersible Carbotech appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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I think that this is actually a pretty sharp release if you're comfortable spending within this bracket. Let's take a quick look at the Seiko SLA033 dive watch - a modern tribute to the Seiko 6105 "Willard."
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You can get a pretty good sense of the overarching themes of Baselworld by listening to the chatter in the halls, press centre and even the sausage cart outside. And, along with smaller crowd sizes and uncertain futures, one of the main conversational themes was the size of brand collections. In press conferences, words like … ContinuedThe post LIST: 6 Seikos you need to know from Basel 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Tudor’s Baselworld 2019 collection is always a hotly anticipated affair, and this year the Shield offered some stylish new takes on existing models, and a distinctive diver no one saw coming. Tudor Black Bay P01 One of the more interesting, unexpected and downright surprising releases of Baselworld 2019 has to be the Tudor Black Bay … ContinuedThe post LIST: A quick look at the hottest Tudor watches of Basel 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The brief was to write a range of things you’re looking forward to seeing at Baselworld. And yes, I’m looking forward to the new Milgauss as much as anyone, and, like Felix, I want to see some hot hot heat in the 5-10k price point, as well as - like Sandra wished - a regular production Zenith … ContinuedThe post LIST: 1 thing Andrew is looking forward to seeing at Baselworld 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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As far as high-comps departments go, Jaeger-LeCoultre is right up in the most rarefied air of exhilarating places to be for a young watchmaker. But first, how to get there? What traits and qualities does JLC look for in the process of hiring the best and brightest new watchmakers? Stéphane Belmont, Director of Heritage and … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Get a job in the high complications department at Jaeger-LeCoultre appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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One year on, how has the top picks from Baselworld 2018 stand? We re-look at our selection and refine the list to six of the best from Baselworld 2018.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least for watch heads. Watch fair season is upon us, and with the year’s releases already coming thick and fast, it’s time to look into my sapphire crystal ball and make a few predictions as to what I’d like - and what I hope - to see … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 things Cam wants (and hopes) to see at Baselworld 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: Basel is just around the corner, which means that I’m spending more time than is strictly healthy speculating on what configurations of complications we might be seeing from our favourite brands … like Grand Seiko. But you know what? It would be a hard task indeed to improve on the long tall drink of … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Another look at the Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ203 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Amanda Mille and Tim Malachard of Richard Mille sit down with Revolution founder Wei Koh to discuss the candy-filled collection using materials and technical know-how that look good enough to eat.
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Rado had a great year of releases in 2018, with a diverse mix of watches that played to their traditional high-tech material strengths, as well as to some of their traditional designs. And while ceramic naturally played an important part, it was used in some surprising ways - like when it was mixed with bronze … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: From ceramic to the Captain, 5 of 2018’s best Rado releases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This week, we take a look at six alternatives to highly popular watches - such as the Rolex Daytona, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and Patek Philippe Nautilus.
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There are few things we like more than a limited edition Seiko, and one of those things is a limited edition Seiko that has been made specifically for the Australian market. Which is lucky, because that’s exactly what the Seiko Prospex SNE520P is - an 800-piece series made just for the land down under. And … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Seiko’s Australia-only limited edition, and how to get your hands on one (for a good cause) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In Las Vegas, a little over a week ago, rapper Drake was spotted wearing the Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon RM 69 at his concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. He took to Instagram to show off the seductive ‘oracle’ complication, which seems the perfect fit for the man known for a few suggestive lyrics … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A closer look at Drake’s sexy Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon RM 69 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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