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GMT & World Time

The traveller complications: Rolex's 1954 GMT hand and Louis Cottier's 1937 World Time mechanism.

IN-DEPTH: Smart and stealthy – the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 43mm in black ceramic

TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 43mm Oct 30, 2017

IN-DEPTH: Smart and stealthy – the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 43mm in black ceramic

Story in a second: It’s one of the best modern sports chronographs of 2017. ’Nuff said. In two short years, TAG Heuer’s Carrera Heuer 01 has gone from a single statement model to a fully fledged sub-collection, with something for everyone. Having said that, this stealthy, slightly smaller 43mm in matt black ceramic might just … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Smart and stealthy – the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 43mm in black ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Smooth sailing – the Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC 3 Days Chrono Flyback

Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC 3 Oct 30, 2017

HANDS-ON: Smooth sailing – the Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC 3 Days Chrono Flyback

In recent years, Panerai has changed tack - steering a little away from the purely hard-edged, masculine image that has characterised the brand’s more recent history with models like the Luminor Due and this flyback chronograph, made to celebrate Panerai’s partnership with the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, or PCYC. For a brand that was born … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Smooth sailing – the Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC 3 Days Chrono Flyback appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EDITOR’S PICK: Picking up speed with the Longines Railroad

Longines Railroad Oct 30, 2017

EDITOR’S PICK: Picking up speed with the Longines Railroad

The Longines Railroad takes its name and design from highly precise ‘railroad grade’ mid-20th century Longines watches intended for use by railway workers.The post EDITOR’S PICK: Picking up speed with the Longines Railroad appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Rolex Sea-Dweller (ref. 126600)

Rolex Sea-Dweller ref 126600 Oct 29, 2017

HANDS-ON: The Rolex Sea-Dweller (ref. 126600)

In the weeks leading up to Baselworld 2017, the speculation as to what Rolex would be releasing was rife. With astute watch collectors quickly pointing out that 2017 marked 50 years of the Rolex Sea-Dweller, the community braced for an anniversary edition. We all know - and love - that Rolex celebrates iconic anniversaries, and more often … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rolex Sea-Dweller (ref. 126600) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 13, October 2017

SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 13, October 2017

The past month involved a fair bit of travel, a lot of coffee, and some very, very impressive timepieces. So, without any further ado, here’s what went down. First up, I found myself on a quick trip to Sydney, where I bumped into a fellow Andy (@A_Zhangerator), who just so happened to be rocking an … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 13, October 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive technology explained … in 2 minutes

Grand Seiko s Spring Drive technology Oct 28, 2017

VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive technology explained … in 2 minutes

Fundamentally, there’s not a whole lot of variation in watch movements. Sure, the peripheral details might vary, but basically you’re either looking at a purely mechancial movement, with a mainspring and escapement setup that’s remained pretty much unchanged for the last few hundred years, or you’re looking at a battery-powered quartz watch that’s come to … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive technology explained … in 2 minutes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 27th October, 2017 – Adam Savage and the record breaker

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 27th October, 2017 – Adam Savage and the record breaker

Typically in the Friday Wind Down we have ‘What happened?’, ‘What really mattered?’ and ‘The week in numbers’ subsections. Today I can answer all that in one word and one (long) number. Newman. $17,752,500. And no, I’m not talking about the above Newman. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know by now that Aurel … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 27th October, 2017 – Adam Savage and the record breaker appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 – a new movement in the house

Raymond Weil Oct 24, 2017

HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 – a new movement in the house

Raymond Weil, one of the few independent, family-owned operations in the Swiss watch industry, marked their 40th birthday this year. And while I’m sure there was cake, and perhaps even champagne, the best part of the celebrations has to be the Calibre RW1212. This automatic movement, with distinctive open-heart escapement, is unique to Raymond Weil, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 – a new movement in the house appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Play of light – Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Chronograph

Raymond Weil Oct 23, 2017

VIDEO: Play of light – Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Chronograph

There’s a reason chronographs are one of the most perennially popular watch complications – they add a lot to a watch. Functionality, interesting design elements, and a sense of derring-do, thanks to the chronograph’s close association with the exciting and glamorous worlds of motorsports, aviation and general athletic endeavour. Most importantly though, they add a … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Play of light – Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INSIGHT: 3 questions about Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona, answered

Rolex Daytona answered When I Oct 23, 2017

INSIGHT: 3 questions about Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona, answered

When I had the opportunity, in Geneva this past summer, to get my hands on the 20th century’s most famous wristwatch and talk about it with the man who will be holding the hammer when the watch is auctioned by Phillips in New York in a few days, my immediate thought was I-love-my-job-I’m-so-lucky. Followed by … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: 3 questions about Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona, answered appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph in red gold with brown dial

Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Oct 22, 2017

HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph in red gold with brown dial

Last week, I was in the mountain town of Jackson, Wyoming with Montblanc. And while I’ll have to wait until SIHH 2018 to share most of the watches I’ve seen with you (totally worth it, by the way), I did spot one smooth new variation of this year’s sporty TimeWalker Chronograph that I can tell you … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph in red gold with brown dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Red alert – could you wear Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire?

Hublot s Big Bang Unico Oct 22, 2017

VIDEO: Red alert – could you wear Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire?

There’s something about the colour red. In nature it symbolises danger, in human culture it’s got a more complex set of meanings: typically passion, strength, desire – emotion writ large. Which is why this glistening red sapphire confection is the logical extension of Hublot’s journey into sapphire. Not only does the vivid case amplify all … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Red alert – could you wear Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: The purity of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Snowflake

Grand Seiko Spring Drive Snowflake One Oct 21, 2017

VIDEO: The purity of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Snowflake

One of Grand Seiko’s most in-demand and instantly identifiable watches is the Snowflake, AKA the SBGA211. For many, this pure, and deceptively simple, watch epitomises the high-end Japanese maker, and it certainly exhibits all the Grand Seiko hallmarks: exceptional casework, precise finishing techniques, and those glimmering hands and hour markers. And then, of course, there’s … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The purity of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Snowflake appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G;

Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G; Oct 19, 2017

IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G;

The story in a second: Two-tone is back, baby! Steel and gold watches have been around for years. Hitting peak popularity around 30 years ago, they were the epitome of ’80s style, but, then again, so were pastel polos with double popped collars. However, while the mix of these two metals has been used by … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: Ultimate transparency - Hublot’s sapphire evolution, in 13 watches

Hublot s sapphire evolution Oct 18, 2017

LIST: Ultimate transparency - Hublot’s sapphire evolution, in 13 watches

First things first, what is sapphire crystal? Essentially, it’s the same stuff used to make a watch ‘glass’ and display casebacks, formed by crystallising aluminium oxide at very high temperatures to create an extremely hard material. Roughly speaking, it mimics what Earth has taken 400 million or so years to do, to form natural sapphire … ContinuedThe post LIST: Ultimate transparency - Hublot’s sapphire evolution, in 13 watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HOW TO: Wear two-tone (and not look like Gordon Gekko)

Tudor S&G; you’ll know Oct 17, 2017

HOW TO: Wear two-tone (and not look like Gordon Gekko)

Now, if you’ve watched my review of the Tudor S&G; you’ll know that I’m #team2tone all the way, but the thing is, I don’t *really* know how to wear it. I mean, I think I’d be OK in more formal settings - just pair it with a suit and away you go, but in every … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Wear two-tone (and not look like Gordon Gekko) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: 9 hot vintage Heuers from the upcoming Phillips Crosthwaite & Gavin auction

LIST: 9 hot vintage Heuers from the upcoming Phillips Crosthwaite & Gavin auction

Earlier this year I found myself in London sitting in the office of Paul David Maudsley, in the Phillips Office at Berkeley Square, discussing the finer things in life. Now, when you pop in for tea with the international specialist of the London Watches department at Phillips auction house your expectations in regards to what’s … ContinuedThe post LIST: 9 hot vintage Heuers from the upcoming Phillips Crosthwaite & Gavin auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EVENT: Never mind the bollards, this is the Bremont ‘English Tour’ of America

Bremont English Tour’ Oct 16, 2017

EVENT: Never mind the bollards, this is the Bremont ‘English Tour’ of America

Bremont have relied on old-fashioned techniques to build their business. Firstly, they made a pretty great product. Anyone who’s held a Bremont in their hands will attest to that. They put their watch in a movie. They make watches for the military. And when it came to spreading the word in America, co-founders of Bremont, … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Never mind the bollards, this is the Bremont ‘English Tour’ of America appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Tudor – The Pearl of the Oysters

Tudor Oct 16, 2017

Tudor – The Pearl of the Oysters

With Tudor Submariners and chronograph models causing a frenzy on the pre-owned market, it is only a matter of time before the brand’s early Oysters make a splash.

VIDEO: All that glitters – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G;

Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G; Oct 15, 2017

VIDEO: All that glitters – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G;

Around this time of the year I’m prone to a bit of the old ‘best watch’ game – running through my favourite releases in a particular brand or category. And typically it’s a pretty clear-cut decision for me. Not so with Tudor’s 2017 collection. I’ve found myself going back and forth over two watches pretty … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: All that glitters – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Blue Monday – the Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire

Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Oct 15, 2017

HANDS-ON: Blue Monday – the Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire

Hublot’s sapphire journey began with their ultra high-end MP-05 LaFerrari, a horological engine in the truest sense of the word, with 50 days of power reserve thanks to 11 coupled barrels. It made perfect sense for Hublot to show this beast of a movement off to its fullest capacity with a full sapphire case. But … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blue Monday – the Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHO TO FOLLOW: @gazman70k

WHO TO FOLLOW: @gazman70k

In this extra long edition of Who to Follow, Andy speaks to the exceptionally well-dressed Gary about life, work, finding the right watch, and how to dress your best. NAME: Gary Tok OCCUPATION: Travelling salesman and part-time author HANDLE: @gazman70k FOLLOWERS: 5.1k LOCATION: Hong … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @gazman70k appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In Conversation with Cindy Crawford on Omega

Omega Macha Vananty speaks Oct 14, 2017

In Conversation with Cindy Crawford on Omega

Macha Vananty speaks with super model, Cindy Crawford about her time with Omega, then and now, and on her kids becoming the brand’s latest ambassadors.

The British Horological Institute: Land, Sea and Air – Watches and Navigation

The British Horological Institute: Land, Sea and Air – Watches and Navigation

The British Horological Institute is inviting you to spend the day with the world’s authorities on navigational and military watches.

LIST: 3 winning strap suggestions for the Melbourne Cup Carnival

Oris e your accessory think Oct 13, 2017

LIST: 3 winning strap suggestions for the Melbourne Cup Carnival

The Melbourne Cup Carnival holds many traditions, particularly around dress code. We caught up with Melbourne tailor Carl Navè to discuss a couple of key looks for this year’s Spring Racing festival, and to discuss one very important accessory: watch straps. Yes, it’s time to accessorise your accessory (think about it)! My number one tip, first and … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 winning strap suggestions for the Melbourne Cup Carnival appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: The watches of Bulgari’s record-breaking Octo Finissimo collection explained

Bulgari s record-breaking Octo Finissimo Oct 12, 2017

VIDEO: The watches of Bulgari’s record-breaking Octo Finissimo collection explained

It’s probably a cliché to say that the Italian jewellery house of Bulgari is going through a watchmaking renaissance, but it’s hard to argue with the sense of renewed vigour and energy that’s flowing through their unashamedly modern designs. And at the core of this rebirth is one design – The Octo. What began life … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The watches of Bulgari’s record-breaking Octo Finissimo collection explained appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hot Shots: F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland & Holland

F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland & Holland Oct 12, 2017

Hot Shots: F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland & Holland

When a master watchmaker and one of the world’s greatest gun-makers meet, the result is a timepiece of passion and beauty: F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland & Holland.

INTRODUCING: The Chopard L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru

Chopard L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru Oct 11, 2017

INTRODUCING: The Chopard L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru

The latest addition to the L.U.C Heritage collection pays tribute to not only the Chopard of the past but also to the present. To understand how, I’ll have to take you through a crash course in Chopard history (don’t worry, I’ll make it quick). Chopard were founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, who specialised initially in … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Chopard L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Just how thin is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic?

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic? It’s Oct 10, 2017

VIDEO: Just how thin is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic?

It’s not too hard to appreciate how thin 5.15mm is in abstract terms – it’s a shade thicker than two 20 cent pieces, FYI – and pictures of the Octo Finissimo Automatic get you a little further along the path to understanding. But short of actually having the watch in your hand or on your … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Just how thin is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Cartier’s complex marvel – the Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon

Cartier s complex marvel – Oct 9, 2017

HANDS-ON: Cartier’s complex marvel – the Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon

Here at Time+Tide we tend to focus on the simpler end of Cartier’s offerings, classic beauties like the Tank or the Drive Extra Flat. But there’s another side to the famous jewellery maison’s watch offerings that’s, well, exceptionally complex. The Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon is one such watch. If you didn’t … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Cartier’s complex marvel – the Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.