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To create a watch on the cutting edge of culture, Cvstos reached out to partner with one of the leading tattoo artists in the world, Christian Nguyen from Inkvaders.
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To create a watch on the cutting edge of culture, Cvstos reached out to partner with one of the leading tattoo artists in the world, Christian Nguyen from Inkvaders.
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Breguet may not have had the largest collection on display at Basel, but they certainly had one of the most complex. As well as some handsome new additions to the Classique family, Breguet released an epic new grand complication – the Marine Équation Marchante 5887, a completely new watch boasting a perpetual calendar, tourbillon power … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 3 outstanding Breguet watches from Basel 2017, including the incredible Marine Équation Marchante appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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If you spend any time looking at vintage watches, especially insanely high-end vintage watches, there’s a good chance you already know who Alfredo Paramico is. If not, you should. NAME: Alfredo Paramico OCCUPATION: World class watch trader HANDLE: @AlfredoParamico FOLLOWERS: 42.2k LOCATION: Miami Beach Tell us about yourself. I was born in Italy in 1969, and … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @AlfredoParamico appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We’re calling it. Winter is here. We’ve broken out the light knits and switched the office AC from ‘cool’ to ‘heat’. One thing that’s not cooling down (see what I did there) is the always-exciting world of watch news. SIHH and Basel collections are starting to trickle into local markets, and now that the big … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN – 28th April, 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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There’s a good reason the Portugieser collection is one of IWC’s most popular (in Australia at least). It’s a big, commanding watch that nevertheless possesses a grace and charm that belies its large size. This combination makes it one of the go-to statement watches. But did you know that it’s also got the weight of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Explaining a legend – the history of the IWC Portugieser appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
As Rolls-Royce continues to break all of its own rules, it makes the perfect fit for a watch company that has never been afraid to do things differently.
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Oris seem to be going from strength to strength, releasing smart watch designs – like the Divers Sixty-Five – that impress critics and customers alike. This year it’s time for their modern diver, the Aquis, to shine. The entire collection has been revamped – it’s still big and bold, but it’s a little less blocky. Oris … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Top 4 Oris releases of Basel 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
MB&F; announce the closing chapter of the Legacy Machine No. 1, a watch which ends one chapter but signals the coming of many more.
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A detailed history of the Vostok Watch Factory - from humble roots in Moscow to becoming the most notable watch USSR watch factor in history.
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In our recently published interview, Arnaud Carrez, Cartier’s Head of Marketing and Communications, said that the Drive represents a different kind of masculinity, one that isn’t defined by “muscles, sport, achievement, performance”, but by “elegance, and style, and refinement.” Looking at the Drive de Cartier Moon Phases, you can see what he means. It’s a confident watch … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Masculinity meets romance in the Drive de Cartier Moon Phases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Two Broke Watch Snobs listener James Kibble shares his experience with the Citizen Eagle 7, a great affordable vintage piece!
Revolution
Watch this quick highlights video of Revolution’s time at Baselworld 2017.
Revolution
Since its appearance in the mid-16th century, the watch has become one of the ultimate wearable symbols of style and status - and one of the most distinctive symbols of time and mortality.
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When Bell & Ross launched their Instrument collection in 2005, they achieved what every new watch brand sets out to: they created an icon. This distinctive range of watches took the cockpit instruments of aeroplanes as their inspiration and suddenly there was a new player in the watch world that you could spot on the wrist … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The 5 standout watches from the 2017 Bell & Ross collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Cartier ‘Drive de Cartier’ was about as close to a number one hit as you can get in the watch industry. From the minute it was released, it was popular with journalists the world over – us wholeheartedly included. It appealed to round and small watch markets like Asia as well as tastemakers in other … ContinuedThe post EXCLUSIVE: “We stretched into fields where we are not necessarily legitimate.” 5 brutally honest quotes about Cartier’s recent releases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Bulgari once again shocks the world by presenting the thinnest automatic watch ever made, the Octo Finissimo. Revolution examines this unique Italian-Swiss brand that is doing things differently… with great success.
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Review for Orion Watches Field Standard - a solid, vintage-inspired field watch that's built to be at home in the office or the outdoors!
Inside every car guy there’s a watch guy trying to escape, and vice versa. We’re not sure, but it looks like ICON 4×4’s Jonathan Ward has found the perfect balance of these two mechanical passions. So if mechanical powertrains of the wrist- or road-based variety are your bag, he’s definitely worth a follow. NAME: Jonathan … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @icon4x4 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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There are desirable collectibles - Speedmaster, Daytona, El Primero. If you were a real watch geek - you'd mention seiko giugiaro design chronograph.
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Grand Seiko had big news at Baselworld 2017 – and not just the epically proportioned (and named) Hi-Beat 36000 Professional 600m Diver’s watch. No, the really big news was that for the first time since 1960, Grand Seiko would stand apart as its own brand. It was the logical next step for Japan’s premier watch brand, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 of the biggest Grand Seikos released at Baselworld 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
A. Lange & Söhne’s Richard Lange Jumping Seconds is an unusual and very serious watch. The jumping seconds, or deadbeat seconds, is perhaps the most stealth complication out there – most people would assume the ticking seconds hand is powered by a battery rather than intricate gearing. It’s also a complication that’s finally enjoying its … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Our A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds video review appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Cupboards, dressers, nightstands: check ‘em all: To celebrate its 185th anniversary, Longines is launching a search for the UK and Ireland’s oldest Longines watch.
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Review of the functional tool watch which made the Chief Editor's choice - Sinn EZM12. Our hands-on analysis, commentary and high resolution photographs.
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There’s something gloriously, incredibly and fabulously over the top about a solid gold dive watch. It’s the ultimate juxtaposition of functional object and precious ornament, all bundled up in a neat, wrist-optimised package. It’s this contrast that lies at the heart of the PAM 684’s appeal. And make no mistake, this is an incredibly lust-worthy watch. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Panerai’s Midas touch – the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Oro Rosso (PAM 684) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Owner of Rinascita Concepts, Dino lives and breathes quality – as you’ll see through his Instagram feed. Head over and you’ll find some of the finest custom accessories and haute horology that money can buy. NAME: Richard AKA ‘Dino’ OCCUPATION: Lover of gears on a large and small scale, and part-time creator of watch accessories. … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @rinascitaconcepts appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A detour from our usual watch reporting: We recommend a restaurant for relaxation after a busy Baselworld. About an hour's drive (60km) from Basel Messe.
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There’s a lot of love in the Time+Tide office for the Slim d’Hermès collection – it’s classic, classy and somewhat free from the Swiss traditionalism that constrains the rest of the fine watch industry. So we’re very happy to see Hermès continuing to expand this relatively young collection, this time with a new platinum-cased perpetual … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The dark and mysterious Hermès Slim d’Hermès Quantième Perpétuel in platinum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
While the overall performance of this year’s Baselworld has prompted a round of self-reflection by the Swiss watch industry, there were still pockets of creativity to be found everywhere.
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Mike from Two Broke Watch Snobs shares his thoughts and impressions on the Orient Mako after spending three years with it!
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Kaz from Two Broke Watch Snobs catalogs his harrowing plunge into Russian Horology by detailing his experience with the Raketa Big Zero!
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