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Baume & Mercier: Two Wheels Move the Soul
Baume & Mercier’s Indian-inspired watches fit right into the motorcycling lifestyle.
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HANDS-ON: Sun and sea combined – the Seiko Prospex ‘Save The Ocean’ SSC675P
What do whales, chronographs and solar charging have in common? And no, I’m not talking about a hypothetical scheme involving Elon Musk, and the launching of an around the world race, with solar-powered propellers attached to specially trained whales. Cool as that may be – although probably not humane – all three things become one in … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Sun and sea combined – the Seiko Prospex ‘Save The Ocean’ SSC675P appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Blue moon rising – Raymond Weil’s Maestro Moon Phase
Call me a romantic, but the moon phase complication is amongst my favourites. Paradoxically, it’s also amongst the least functional - tracking the waxing and waning of our most significant satellite isn’t something that’s high on my list of life priorities. And when the topic does come up, I can, you know, look at the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blue moon rising – Raymond Weil’s Maestro Moon Phase appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Graff GyroGraff Drive
Graff’s latest GyroGraff watches take motoring as a theme – a pastime close to the hearts of the Graff family.
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IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K
The story in a second: Same great watch, brand new dial. The centrepiece of Seiko’s 2018 Prospex collection is, without doubt, the brand new and very blue ‘Save The Ocean’ series, offered in Turtle, Samurai and solar variants. It follows on from the recent Black Series and Blue Lagoon. But while last year’s limited edition … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 13, August 2018
This month was an interesting one as far as spotting goes, including an unexpected Rolex Submariner, a rare vintage Tudor, an obscure Heuer chronograph, and a very special limited edition Autavia - amongst others. Let’s get cracking. In case you missed it, this month Time+Tide hosted an Autavia Collectors’ Lunch, here in Melbourne. Guest speaker David … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 13, August 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INSIGHT: Flipping perceptions – why Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo is so significant and such great value
Every now and then, among the hundreds of new watches I get to see and handle each year, one will stop me in my tracks. That happened with Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Automatic when I first encountered it in early 2017 – and it’s what happens again and again every time I see it, handle it, … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Flipping perceptions – why Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo is so significant and such great value appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: Bridging time – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Tourbillon
The release of Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato collection has been anything but a slow burn. Beginning in 2016 with a limited-edition tribute to the 1975 original, the La Chaux-de-Fonds based manufacturer wasted no time in expanding their offerings. And in 2017 they released a fully-fledged collection of three-handed sports watches. This year, we not only see sporty … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Bridging time – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: One of the greats – the Tissot Visodate
Here at Time+Tide we spend a goodly amount of time talking about the latest watch releases. Well, this isn’t one of those times. Instead, today we’re talking about a stone-cold classic that’s as good today as when it was first released – the Tissot Visodate. The Visodate is an historical reissue of a mid-century watch … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: One of the greats – the Tissot Visodate appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Bulgari’s bright steel Octo Finissimo Automatic is a thing of beauty
The model that’s emerging as the hero of Bulgari’s watch collection - which is undergoing a serious renaissance at the moment - is the Octo Finissimo Automatic, a simpler, more day-to-day offering than the tourbillons, minute repeaters and the like that also form part of the family. Until earlier this year the Finissimo Automatic was … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Bulgari’s bright steel Octo Finissimo Automatic is a thing of beauty appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum
It’s not unusual to see high-flyers Bell & Ross take inspiration from the world of aviation. In fact, it’s almost expected. However, the latest addition to their “Horo” label does it with a far more “grounded” perspective. Finding its muse in the practical aesthetic of an airport runway. Following on from last year’s three-handed Horolum, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IN-DEPTH: Ultra-thin heavyweight – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in gold
The story in a second: Bulgari’s latest take on the Octo Finissimo Automatic is the anti-gold gold watch. How about a riddle to start your Monday off right? When is a gold watch not a gold watch? When it’s Bulgari’s darling, the Octo Finissimo Automatic, in rose gold. Now, obviously it’s a gold watch, but … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Ultra-thin heavyweight – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: Ocean blue barrels – the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue
Magical cylindrical tunnels of water. Riding inside a barrelling wave is considered by some to be the be-all and end-all of surfing. And while Hublot’s latest addition to the Spirit of Big Bang collection doesn’t exactly call for a rashie or a coating of wax, it does capture the essence of the sea, with an … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Ocean blue barrels – the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ask Deployant: Featuring Joe Kirk on Grand Seiko Spring Drive
We are big, big fans of the Seiko Spring Drive watches, and have waxed lyrical over them in many of our reviews. Here is Joe Kirk's AMA on the Spring Drive.
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IWC’s “150 Years” Jubilee Collection
To celebrate its 150th year, 28 watches from IWC’s signature families were reimagined for the 21st-century customer, thematically linked by stunning white and blue lacquered dials.
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IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic – the most important movement of 2018?
The story in a second: Classic on the outside, contemporary on the inside. Baume & Mercier are onto a winner here. I’ve always thought Baume & Mercier were at their best when they were playing with the classics. The Clifton, with its classical proportions, vintage inspiration and strong value offering, is a proposition that was … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic – the most important movement of 2018? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: This one has the time, now all you need is the jet – the Franck Muller Vanguard World Timer GMT
Invented in the 1930s by Geneva watchmaker Louis Cottier, world time watches brought – at a glance and all at once – the time across 24 of the world’s key time zones to the hands of international jetsetters and business-makers. Indeed, no complication provides a greater desire to conquer the world, or induces a greater … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: This one has the time, now all you need is the jet – the Franck Muller Vanguard World Timer GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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OPINION: There are 3 types of watch wearers, which one are you?
Editor’s Note: Recently we learned that there are people in the world who buy and wear broken watches. In between all the head shaking, tut-tutting and ‘what’s the watch world coming to’ etc amongst the team, we reached a surprising point. We learned that while none of us falls into this desperate and strange new category, we are, in fact, all … ContinuedThe post OPINION: There are 3 types of watch wearers, which one are you? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Going Hands-on with Panerai’s Summer 2018 Novelties
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), Panerai made waves with a new range of Luminor Due watches in 38mm, the smallest ever made by the brand....
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HANDS-ON: The Golden Snowflake – Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive SBGA259
Grand Seiko’s Snowflake (the more evocative name for the SBGA211 née SBGA011) is undoubtedly one of the most popular watches in their line-up, and understandably so. With its titanium case, seductive Spring Drive movement and one of the best-loved dials in the business, it’s remained unchanged (reference number and dial naming convention) since 2010 (see … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Golden Snowflake – Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive SBGA259 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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NEWS: We’ve discovered a new species of watch wearer, and it ain’t pretty
There are few things more exciting than discovering an entirely new species. Especially creatures from the abyss, and there happens to be the largest and deepest one on the planet just to the east of Australia. Scientists recently discovered this cute little guy in there. He still remains nameless if you have any ideas? We also … ContinuedThe post NEWS: We’ve discovered a new species of watch wearer, and it ain’t pretty appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @Creodesignwatches – the dial artist
Chris Alexander, also known as Creo Design, is a professional artist and designer who has worked across multiple media, with a focus for watch dial art. Hi Chris, what’s your daily watch and why? An Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50. This watch means an awful lot to me even though it has only been in my possession … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @Creodesignwatches – the dial artist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Smaller and Better: The new Cartier Santos 2018
One of the most iconic watches by Cartier, the Santos needs no introduction. The origins of the Santos dates back to 1904 when Cartier first designed the watch to accompany aviator Santos Dumont on his intrepid flights. Funny as it seems, the Santos then bears the pedigree of a Pilot’s watch and is one of the earliest tool purpose wristwatches in history.
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HANDS-ON: The Longines HydroConquest receives a substantive, stylish upgrade
If we’re guilty of one thing when it comes to Longines watches here at Time+Tide, it’s that we maybe focus a little too hard on their heritage heat. It’s something that Andrew realised a while back when he explored their outstanding Master collection, and it’s something I realised at Basel when I saw the latest … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Longines HydroConquest receives a substantive, stylish upgrade appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Day-Date
It’s easy to think of the Carrera as purely a collection of chronographs, as that complication is where its roots and, indeed, heart lies. But for a long time the TAG Heuer Carrera has been about more than just sports timers. It’s evolved into something more, a shorthand for sports pedigree and precision. This is … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Day-Date appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Out of the Blue
Ulysse Nardin recently introduced four new members of its freaky family. With titanium cases and unmistakable style, these watches are known collectively as the Freak Out, and today we’re taking a look at the Freak Out Blue. First, though, a quick primer on the Freak. Conceived by genius watchmaker Ludwig Oechslin, the Freak first came … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Out of the Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EDITOR’S PICK: This Longines is Legen … wait for it … Dary!
Editors note: While I’m not sure that Barney Stinson (the chap from How I Met Your Mother, paraphrased above) would be familiar with the Longines Legend Diver, he definitely should be. Like him, the LLD possesses effortless good looks, easy charm, a youthful energy and slightly playful personality. Honestly, it’s a perfect match … Longines … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: This Longines is Legen … wait for it … Dary! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IN-DEPTH: Colour comes to play with the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph
The story in a second: Classic Carrera. More colour. If you spend more than a few minutes in the sometimes crazy world of watches, it’s easy to lose perspective. You can very quickly get caught up in the hullabaloo of new this, in-house that, and proprietary the other. But while all that stuff is cool … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Colour comes to play with the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @WatchBrisman
Brisbane watch collector Donald has steadily established a name for himself as a prolific vintage watch lover. We dive a little deeper and find out there’s more to the Don than just vintage Rolexes … Hi Donald, what’s your daily watch and why? I really enjoy wearing my Blue WG Submariner on a daily basis. … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @WatchBrisman appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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MY WEEKEND WITH: The Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic in the wilds of Queensland
A little over a week ago I found myself paying more attention than usual to the pre-flight safety spiel. Perhaps due to the fact that I was standing in a sunny clearing, looking at a helicopter. “Don’t go near the tail rotor, don’t put your hands up when you get out, and if you lose … ContinuedThe post MY WEEKEND WITH: The Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic in the wilds of Queensland appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.