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Pre-Owned Picks: Highlights From The HODINKEE Shop

Highlights from the HODINKEE Pre-Owned collection.

Introducing the Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium

Breaking News: Richard Mille Sets A New Record For The World's Thinnest Watch With The RM UP-01 Ferrari

Mere months after Bulgari claimed the title, there's a new record-holder in town.

HANDS-ON: The G-SHOCK GBA800HTH-1A Hilltop Hoods Special Edition

It doesn’t make you Australian if you’ve heard of Hilltop Hoods, but if you haven’t heard of Hilltop Hoods then you’re probably not Australian. The pinnacle of Aussie hip hop royalty have been partying with huge crowds since their formation in 1996, and are now officially the group with the most Number 1 albums in … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The G-SHOCK GBA800HTH-1A Hilltop Hoods Special Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

One To Watch: After Teaching France's Brightest Young Watchmakers, Florent Lecomte Is Ready For His Own Spotlight

Professor, watchmaker, father – can Florent Lecomte do it all?

INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Extreme E “Island X Prix” Edition

Across the Time+Tide team, I am probably the least tuned into the racing world. Fun fact: I do not even have a driver’s license. Shameful, I know, but as someone born and raised in NYC, it is more common than you might think. Nonetheless, I can still appreciate the racing watch category. We often see … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Extreme E “Island X Prix” Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Richard Mille Unveils the Thinnest Mechanical Watch Ever

Having signed Ferrari as a partner last year, Richard Mille was expected to debut a Ferrari wristwatch – and probably one with a seven-figure price tag. And so it has, although the watch itself is certainly a surprise. The first watch to result from the partnership is the RM UP-01 Ferrari, the thinnest mechanical watch ever at just 1.75 mm high, besting the previous record holder by 0.05 mm. Very wide and extremely flat, the RM UP-01 achieves that by relying on familiar principles in terms of mechanical deconstruction and reduction, but takes them slightly further to shave off the millimetres. Initial thoughts The last couple of years have seen the record for the thinnest mechanical watch change hands rapidly, with Piaget taking the title in 2018 with the AUC (that came to market in 2020), followed by Bulgari earlier this year with the Octo Finissimo Ultra. The Italian jeweller did not retain the crown for long because Richard Mille has just claimed the title with the RM UP-01 that stands 1.75 mm high, compared to 1.8 mm for the Bulgari. Tellingly, the approach taken by Richard Mille echoes that of Piaget and Bulgari, essentially deconstructing the movement and doing away with as many components as possible. As a result, the RM UP-01 has parallels with the former record holders, most obviously in the tiny time display as well as the deconstructed winding and setting mechanism that each require a key. That indicates that absolute thinness has more or less been achieved...

Hands-On: The New Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton In Pink Gold

And Alexander Schmiedt, President of Vacheron Constantin Americas, sits down to talk about Vacheron's approach to developing the Overseas line.

Hands-On: Greubel Forsey Lets It All Hang Out In The New Tourbillon 24 Secondes Architecture

The high-end Swiss watchmaker has absolutely nothing to hide – and this new case design proves it.

Review: The New Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5226G-001

The Calatrava is widely considered to be synonymous with the Patek Philippe brand. Ultra-elegant and timeless, it is seen as the very essence of the round dress watch. This philosophy of the Calatrava has been strictly held as gospel since the debut of the watch way back in 1932 – well, until this year anyway.Read More

Second Opinions: A Love Letter To The Unfairly Maligned Helium Escape Valve

In praise of a time-honored feature that lets dive watches pass a little gas.

Four + One: The Chef-Owner Of America's First Michelin-Starred Noodle Shop Dishes On His Watches

Douglas Kim likes robust quality.

Italian tourism chief believes hotel-provided plastic watches are the solution to the threat of watch theft

Last week, CNN Travel reported that a tourism chief in Naples had proposed a solution for prospective visitors who were worried about visiting the region. The comment came in the wake of French actor Daniel Auteuil having his Patek Philippe watch stolen during his recent stay. CNN Travel writes: “Italian news agency ANSA reported last … ContinuedThe post Italian tourism chief believes hotel-provided plastic watches are the solution to the threat of watch theft appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

550 words of extremely valuable - and at times explicit - dating advice in heavy horological lingo

Editor’s note: There’s more to life than watches. There’s also dating, and how to handle your love life business. In one of the most peculiar, but wonderful, stories ever filed at Time+Tide, Borna has compiled some pointers about, uh, coupling up. There is a catch, though. If you’re not up to date with horological terminology, it’s going to … ContinuedThe post 550 words of extremely valuable – and at times explicit – dating advice in heavy horological lingo appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Feature-packed models from Casio Edifice

After our initial overview of an all-encompassing Casio Edifice collection, we thought we’d take a closer look at what they do best – pieces packed with features and functionality. Through clever integrations of their many quirks, they each have the ability to pair with your phone via Bluetooth, which will bring out the best of … ContinuedThe post Feature-packed models from Casio Edifice appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

What is this obsession with heavy ageing? Who’s buying it?

A few weeks back, we shared photos of a heavily aged, and clearly forced-patinated, Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 Silver.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Time+Tide (@timetidewatches) Watch enthusiasts know all too well that the right amount of patinated elements on a watch can lead to a price premium. … ContinuedThe post What is this obsession with heavy ageing? Who’s buying it? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Still In Love With My Seiko SPB143

James Stacey celebrates his anniversary with the Seiko Prospex SPB143.

How They Made It: Trash Becomes Treasure: How Skagen Turns Ocean Plastic Into Watches For The Many

The Danish-inspired brand is making waves with horological sustainability efforts.

In-Depth: Seven Dive Watch Myths Deep-Sixed

Not everything you hear about dive watches is true – we're here to set things straight.

Dispatches: Diving With Her Deepness, Dr. Sylvia Earle

Sometimes it is a good idea to meet your heroes.

Talking Watches: With Jason Heaton, Denizen Of The Deep

A look at the hardest-working watches in show business, worn by the watch world's most famous submariner.

Kudoke and The Limited Edition Present Kudoke 2 British Heritage

Auctions: How Are Auction Houses Preparing For A Potential Economic Downturn?

A panel of auction-world and watch-industry experts respond – and try to forecast what might happen next.

The TAG Heuer Superdiver is an Aquaracer on steroids

If we’re going to refer to it correctly, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 1000 Superdiver really is more super in many ways than existing Aquaracer models. Combining massive water resistance and tough materials with a brand new movement, TAG Heuer is positioning the Superdiver as an out-and-out tool watch, sitting atop the constantly updated Aquaracer … ContinuedThe post The TAG Heuer Superdiver is an Aquaracer on steroids appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bulova Watches - Are They Any Good? Reviews, History, and More

Wondering if a Bulova watch is right for you? Check out our detail brand guide to learn everything about this iconic American Brand.

Breitling Introduces the Superocean Diver Inspired by the “Slow Motion”

Breitling’s recent releases have stuck to a familiar and effective formula – watches rooted in the brand’s heritage but updated to distinguish them as modern and original, exemplified by the redesigned Chronomat and Navitimer. Now the brand has taken the covers off the Superocean Automatic, a dive watch inspired by the SuperOcean Slow Motion chronograph of the 1960s. While it borrows the original’s two-tone dial and massive, oblong markers, the new Superocean is a clean, time-only watch with no complications and of course a modern construction that includes a ceramic bezel insert as well as quick-adjustment clasp. The SuperOcean Slow Motion ref. 2005 Initial thoughts I’ve always liked past versions of Superocean with bright-coloured dials because they were quite different from other dive watches without being overly fancy. By the same token, I like the latest version as the redesigned dial makes it stand out even more, once again without trying to do too much. No date is great In fact, the Superocean is arguably all about design. Being ETA powered, it is less competitive against offerings from similarly-priced offerings from likes of Tudor (which relies on more sophisticated Kenissi movements), so the Superocean has to excel in terms of look and feel. And it manages to do so with the combination of an extra-wide chapter ring around a “mini” dial, a bold and handsome design that is unlike most of its peers. Aside from the overall design, the dial also appe...

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Hands-On: Andersen Genève And Benjamin Chee Are Currently Making One Of The Best Dual-Crown World-Time Watches Out There, Anywhere

The Celestial Voyager is the start of a new world-time chapter at Andersen Genève, which has specialized in the complication for over 30 years.

The Tissot PRX Chronograph is finally here, and (spoiler alert) we love it

When Tissot broke the news of a PRX Chronograph, the internet went into a frenzy - we finally got our hands on one after a long wait.The post The Tissot PRX Chronograph is finally here, and (spoiler alert) we love it appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Auctions: Bid On These Nine Rare Watches At The HSNY's Annual Charity Auction

It's hosted by Phillips for the second time and runs from July 6-13, 2022.