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Svend Andersen Marks 40 Years with the Jumping Hours Platinum

Andersen Genève turned 40 in 2020 – making the brand one of the longest-established independent watchmakers in Switzerland. The brand is, in fact, a pioneer in the field. Founder Svend Andersen, an octogenarian who was born in Denmark but moved to Switzerland in 1963, set up the AHCI in 1985 alongside Vincent Calabrese. Andersen Genève is best known for inventive and novel complications, often built as a module to be added onto a base movement, such as the secular perpetual calendar that needs no adjustment even after centuries – but on an ETA base calibre. Many of the brand’s creations are hand-made, bespoke timepieces built to the client’s specifications. The brand commemorated its 40th anniversary with four models that encapsulate its historical specialties, a diamond-set, Louis Cattier-style world time, a collaboration with Konstantin Chaykin that combines the Russian watchmaker’s Joker display with an automaton on the back, and a jumping hours. The final watch in the anniversary quartet is the first in platinum, the Jumping Hours 40th Anniversary with a 21k-gold dial engine turned by hand. Initial thoughts The Jumping Hours is charming in both design and construction, but for the fact that it is the brainchild of a pioneer independent watchmaker. Save for the case material, the new Jumping Hours is identical to its rose gold predecessor, so it’s not particularly novel. But the guilloche blue dial works exceptionally well with the white-metal case, mak...

INTRODUCING: Modernising two-tone with the 2021 Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 Collection

While all the rage in the ’80s, many consumers have deviated away from two-tone designs in today’s marketplace. Historically two tone is comprised of stainless steel and a precious metal in a contrasting tone (such as yellow or pink gold). But forward-thinking manufacturers have realised there is possibly a better combination of tones that will … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Modernising two-tone with the 2021 Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 Collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Montblanc Debuts the 1858 Split Second Chronograph in Lime Gold

A watchmaker that was once a prominent maker of chronographs, Minerva is the star in Montblanc’s mountain. Since the pen-turned-watchmaker took over Minerva, it has launched several chronographs powered by Minerva calibres. The flagship chronograph is arguably the mono-pusher split-second first launched in bronze two years ago. Montblanc has since rolled out several additional iterations, but in affordable alloys like titanium. Now the brand has finally unveiled the first precious-metal version, the 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 18 in “Lime Gold”. Initial thoughts Two qualities often distinguish the great from the good in chronographs – a balanced, attractive dial combined with an intricate, good-looking movement – and all the better if the watch is priced well. The 1858 Split Second Chronograph is, by the two measures, a high performer. Let’s begin with the aesthetics. While splendid looking movements with high technical content are rare, it’s even less common combined with good design on the front. That is why I appreciate the 1858 chronograph – the dial is well done, with the positions of the counters just right, giving it a rare finesse. And even though the dial is busy, the many elements are harmoniously arranged. Admittedly, the design is not new, it’s essentially a replica of early 20th century dials, but Montblanc reproduced it just right. The counters at the sweet spot, not too far from the edge of the dial The movement is simil...

Introducing the Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 5-day Power Reserve Carbon White

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The tourbillon is one of the many marvels of horological masterwork, an answer to a problem faced when a timepiece would spend much of its time in a pocket and...

The Rolex King Midas: Worth its weight in Gold

The inimitable Nick Foulkes expounds on his love for the extravagant Rolex King Midas and tells us how its enjoying a revival among collectors, and deservedly so.

White Light: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT for Revolution & The Rake

Wei Koh brings us through the ins and outs of our recent launch with Bulgari, the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT for Revolution & The Rake.

White Light: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Limited Edition

Fabrizio Buonamassa, Creative Director for Bulgari Watches and Wei Koh, founder of The Rake and Revolution tell us a little about the phenomenon that is the Octo Finissimo and our latest “glowing” limited edition.

Zenith DEFY 21 Black & White

A step up from the run-off the mill skeleton rubber strap chronographs, Zenith wows with its movement as it usually does. That said, while this piece is a stunner, some may find that the watch is more LVMH than it is Zenith. As one who is biased towards a classic Zenith case, the Shadow may be a better option if one is considering a Zenith for his collection.

Hands-On: The Hermès Slim d'Hermès GMT In Rose Gold

My personal MVP of GMT watches in Hermès 2020 collection.

Bring a Loupe: An Impactful Nina Rindt Compax, A Special Heuer Carrera In Yellow Gold, And A Rare Ref. 1016 Explorer

Another week, another round-up of great vintage watches from around the web.

Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding In Full Pink Gold

An extra-precious extension for the core of the Overseas line.

Just Because: The Pros, Cons, Cost, And Convoluted History Of Platinum

The fiery birth and strange life of the ice queen of precious metals.

Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Frosted Gold Flying Tourbillon

Sometimes more is more.

Patek Philippe 5370 In Platinum With Blue Grande Feu Enamel Dial

Patek Philippe 5270 In Yellow Gold for the First Time Ever

Bring a Loupe: A Well-Preserved Universal Genève, A Heuer Triple Calendar Chronograph, And A Top-Tier Gold GMT-Master

It's golden hour in this week's round-up of vintage watches from around the web.

Introducing: The Breguet Marine Alarme Musicale, Now On Matching Gold Bracelets

A high-end take on the alarm complication gets a bracelet to match.

Bring a Loupe: A Joyful Heuer Super Autavia, A Pullman-Sized Ermeto, And A Tropical 'Ed White' Speedmaster

There's a lot to love in this week's round-up of vintage watches from around the web.

Bring a Loupe: A Full-Set Seamaster, A Fiery Gold GMT-Master, And A Clock Owned By Elvis

This week's round-up of vintage watches (and more!) from around the web.

Introducing: The Omega Speedmaster 38mm Now In Full Sedna Or Yellow Gold (Diamonds, Too!)

The small Speedy goes fully precious.

Introducing: The Chronoswiss Open Gear ReSec In Blue And Gold

It isn't retro: It's retrograde.

Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Blue (Now With A Gold Bracelet)

About damn time.

Watch Spotting: Kanye West Wearing A Solid Gold Ikepod Hemipode Chronograph On The Cover Of GQ

This is some serious design-nerd inside baseball right here.

Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Automatic 7300 Vs. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15450: Comparing Two Watches With Integrated Bracelets And Diamond Bezels

Are you ready for fine high horology with a bit of glamour? Here are two of the more affordable and elegantly sporty models from two of watchmaking’s finest brands: Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe.

Introducing: The Greubel Forsey QP À Équation In Red Gold With Chocolate Brown Dial

A new look for one of the brand's most complicated creations.

Introducing: The Montblanc Heritage Manufacture Pulsograph Limited Edition, In Rose Gold (Live Pics, Pricing)

One of the world's most beautiful chronographs gets a precious metal case – and an uncommonly beautiful movement.

Introducing the Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Grand Seiko SBGD205

Precious metal, stones and technology meet in the Grand Seiko SBGD205

Watch Spotting: A Gold Rolex GMT-Master And Other Highlights From Fashion Month

Olivier Rousteing brought out a classic to end the Balmain show.

Introducing: The KITH x G-Shock GM6900 Rose Gold

The New York-based retailer has just dropped its second G-Shock collaboration.

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic: Enchanting Ultra-Thin In Titanium, Gold, Ceramic And Now In Steel

Ever since the Bulgari Octo Finissimo premiered in 2017 George Cramer has been very attracted to the model, but was also afraid that the case would be too large for his wrist. But in Paris one day, he tried an Octo Finissimo on in the Bulgari boutique and was immediately convinced that it was perfect and also very comfortable. But he then had to decide which version was his favorite.