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Introducing the Unlimited Zenith El Primero A384 Revival
Swiss watchmaker Zenith continues celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the El Primero movement with the unlimited El Primero A384 Revival.
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The Entire History of Patek Philippe’s Perpetual Calendars
Revolution founding editor Wei Koh’s detailed, retrospective guide to the perpetual calendar movements of the exclusive Swiss maison.
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HODINKEE Radio: Episode 44: Ini Archibong
The Swiss-based, California-raised designer shares how he went from a die-hard watch nerd to creating his own collection for Hermès.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Is Aurel Bacs the Willy Wonka of watches?
The above question greeted me when I opened my email this morning - it was such a perfect allegory (heck, watches, chocolate and Bacs are amongst the most Swiss things ever) that I had to open it. Eventually, I scrolled through the mailing list, and came to the article, an extensive GQ profile of Phillips’ … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Is Aurel Bacs the Willy Wonka of watches? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New: Fortis PC-7 TEAM Aeromaster PC-7 Chronograph and Day Date
Fortis partners with the Swiss Air Force aerobatic formation team PC-7 TEAM, with a Aeromaster chronograph and a day date. Details here.
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Duel Of The 90s Iconic Luxury Swiss Dive Watches - Tudor Submariner Vs Omega \
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Introducing: The Laurent Ferrier Tourbillon Grand Sport (Live Pics & Pricing)
One serious watch that celebrates three significant anniversaries for the upstart Swiss brand.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Timex’s new watches are Made in America … sort of
Even though they might not be as premium a name as their Swiss counterparts, Timex is a legendary company with a long history and one of the greatest ad lines of all time. Who hasn’t heard, “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking”? In recent years, Timex has been proactive in exploring that legacy, … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Timex’s new watches are Made in America … sort of appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Timex American Documents Watches
A quick look at the new Timex American Documents watches featuring Swiss movements and made-in-USA quality.
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Live from Baselworld 2019: Sarpaneva
The latest from Sarpaneva: the Lunations. A moonphase mechanism which is accurate to 1 day in 14,000 years, that’s a max variance of only 0.5s each moon cycle. And in the first in-house movement by Sarpaneva, built in Finland with Swiss parts. And the adjustment system is also unique and developed for this watch. TheRead More
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Swatch: The Mighty Engine that Could
When the Swiss watchmaking industry found itself in the pits, it took a visionary man and a most improbable Swatch to lift it to new heights.
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PLAYTIME - Our intern dumps Swiss Watches and looks to Germany / Japan
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Repost: Live from SIHH 2019: Moser and Hautelence
This is a repost of our Live from SIHH coverage. First published on Jan 15, 2019, 10:08 PM SGT. The original post was lost in the system crash which caused a corruption of the server database. Moser first. Here are the highlights. Swiss Alp Concept Watch. The most minimalist Minute Repeater with flying tourbillon withRead More
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Live from SIHH 2019: Christophe Claret
For this year, Claret presents the new Anglico – the 10th Anniversary Piece, a dual time watch incorporating a tourbillon with a long detent escapement and a fusee system. Handwound 470 components in a 45mm in either red gold or titanium. CHF 238,000 and CHF 218,000 (excl tax) respectively. Each limited to 10 pieces. In theRead More
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SIHH 2019: Back to Business for H. Moser & Cie
A change of tempo from the pranks it has pulled in recent times, the Swiss independent decided to go easy on the disruption and unveils some beauties.
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Live from SIHH 2019: Ferdinand Berthoud
Swinging over to the Carre Horologers, we stop by at Ferdinand Berthoud. This SIHH, two new editions in the FB-1 series. The Oeuvre D’or. The series is constructed entirely of gold. Two versions are available. One in WG gemset, yellow dial and YG movement. FB1.1-2. CHF 282,500 inclusive of Swiss VAT. The dial is aRead More
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WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Champs’s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin 15202
Those who know Champs know that he has a special affinity for Audemars Piguet. And like many others, that fondness for the Swiss manufacturer began with nothing more than a few pictures found online – like the proverbial pin-up posted on our bedroom walls. A few years later, an innocent trip to Baselworld led to an incredible … ContinuedThe post WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Champs’s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin 15202 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Urban Jürgensen 1140C Detent Escapement
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HANDS-ON: Peak performance with the very smart Montblanc Summit 2
I’m flying off to Geneva tomorrow, for the watchstravaganza that is SIHH. And on my wrist, as I step onto the plane, will be Montblanc’s latest generation smartwatch, the Summit 2. Now, Swiss brands have been trying their luck at smartwatches for some time now, with the two biggest players in the space being Montblanc … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Peak performance with the very smart Montblanc Summit 2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: What becomes of the open hearted – the Rado True Open Heart
Really, at the heart of the appeal of a mechanical watch is the ticking, whirring escapement that sets the pace. That and the assemblage of wheel and bridges that powers and supports it. So it’s apt then that this Rado cuts to the core quickly: the True Open Heart lives up to its name, exposing … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: What becomes of the open hearted – the Rado True Open Heart appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In Conversation with Jean-Claude Biver
Wei Koh sits down with TAG Heuer CEO and watchmaking wizard extraordinaire Jean-Claude Biver to talk Swiss watchmaking, his visit to Singapore and his plans for the year 2019.
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Oris: Thrills and Spills in St. Gallen
Exploring St. Gallen turns out to be more of a thrill than expected, as Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley finds out during a mini-break to the Swiss-German city to test the Oris GMT Rega Limited Edition.
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INTRODUCING: Evoque’d – the Zenith Defy Classic Range Rover Edition
Zenith hold a certain affinity for mechanical machines – and not just of the time-telling variety. From pilot watches that celebrate all things planes and motorbikes, to El Primero-powered chronographs that take their open road inspiration from the world of classic cars. For the past three years the Swiss manufacturer has also enjoyed a partnership … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Evoque’d – the Zenith Defy Classic Range Rover Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Tissot Visodate - Best Swiss Automatic Watch Under $400? + Citizen Nighthawk Unboxing & Competition
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HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde
Named after Blancpain’s picturesque Swiss village home, the Villeret collection represents the spiritual heart and soul of the brand. Marking the point at which the Maison’s centuries-old elegance meets modern-day innovation, with each model designed with pure lines, slim case profiles, and clean dials that embody the enduring respect Blancpain holds for traditional watchmaking. The … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 8 watches under 10,000 CHF we’d love to see win at GPHG
In about a week’s time (November 9 Swiss time, to be exact), the watch industry’s night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – will be just wrapping up, and it goes without saying that the after-parties will be pumping. Though some may be bigger than others, with the anticipation finally over and … ContinuedThe post LIST: 8 watches under 10,000 CHF we’d love to see win at GPHG appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Jean-Claude Biver looks back at TAG Heuer … and to the future
Jean-Claude Biver is one of the watch industry’s enduring forces - a charismatic leader who looms, larger than life, over much of the modern history of the Swiss watch industry. So, as you can imagine, it was big - and surprising - news when it was announced a few weeks ago that Mr Biver would … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Jean-Claude Biver looks back at TAG Heuer … and to the future appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EDITOR’S PICK: Can TAG Heuer’s affordable tourbillon match it with the big dogs?
Editor’s note: An affordable Swiss-made tourbillon. Words like that were once considered something of an oxymoron. That all changed, however, when in 2016, TAG Heuer’s Carrera Heuer-02T came along, causing something of a stir amongst the watchmaking elite. Well, with this year’s release of the chronometer grade TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Tête de Vipère, those shock … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Can TAG Heuer’s affordable tourbillon match it with the big dogs? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 3 rockers that could rock the Raymond Weil Tango Marshall Limited Edition
It’s all about the music, man, it’s always been about the music. At least it is for Raymond Weil. And the Swiss-made brand’s Music Icon Series. Not only does it feature limited-edition tributes to artists such as Bob Marley, David Bowie and The Beatles, but it also pays homage to the instruments and equipment that … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 rockers that could rock the Raymond Weil Tango Marshall Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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