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IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Dec 8, 2018

INTRODUCING: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition “The Longest Flight”

I love this time of year: the decorations, the food, the festivities, and, of course, the pre-SIHH announcements. And one brand that never fails to excite during this joyous season is IWC, with the Schaffhausen manufacturer gearing up for 2019 with the beginnings of what looks like another wonderful year for the Pilot’s watch. The … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition “The Longest Flight” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Citizen CC7005-16G Satellite Wave GPS Dec 7, 2018

The Citizen CC7005-16G Satellite Wave GPS Super Titanium 100th Anniversary

For their 100th Anniversary Celebrations (2018), Citizen launched several watches. We managed to receive a loaner from Citizen on one of the more interesting pieces – the Satellite Wave GPS Super Titanium 100th Anniversary watch – limited to 1500 pieces. Here is our detailed analytical review.  Citizen is a powerhouse of engineering within the watchmakingRead More

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ceramic Dec 7, 2018

Pre-SIHH 2019: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ceramic

Audemars Piguet announces four new colourways to their Royal Oak Offshore collection ahead of SIHH 2019 in three new three new colours.

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Breguet s Tradition 7047 Dec 7, 2018

VIDEO: Never break the chain … Breguet’s Tradition 7047 is a masterpiece of fine watchmaking 

This watch is pure flex. And not just because it’s a beast on the wrist, thanks largely to that hugely tall domed sapphire crystal. No, the reason the Breguet Tradition 7047 is such a power watch is the movement. Not only is there a whopping great tourbillon whirring away - taking up the top half … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Never break the chain … Breguet’s Tradition 7047 is a masterpiece of fine watchmaking  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko s latest Astron Dec 6, 2018

VIDEO: Seiko’s latest Astron is big, blue and very cool

We’ve spent a bit of time this week going back and forth over the finer points of Seiko’s latest Executive Sports Astrons, from the blingy SSE170J to the tennis-y SSE174J. Today, we’re having a look at another member of the family, which is, I have to say, my pick of the bunch: the blue-detailed SSE167J. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Seiko’s latest Astron is big, blue and very cool appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Patek Philippe s complicated catalogue Ellen Dec 5, 2018

WATCHSPOTTING: Ellen, Patek, Omega and Ryan Reynolds 

At this point it’s not news to state that Ellen DeGeneres is, in addition to being a talk show host par excellence, possessed of exceptional taste in watches. From vintage Daytonas to what appears to be most of Patek Philippe’s complicated catalogue, Ellen has some truly outstanding taste (I mean, seriously, when will she appear … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Ellen, Patek, Omega and Ryan Reynolds  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Tissot s Heritage Petite Seconde  Dec 5, 2018

VIDEO: The old world charm of Tissot’s Heritage Petite Seconde 

Watches - the best watches at least - do more than tell the time. They transcend their function to evoke an atmosphere or a mood. Tissot’s latest heritage piece, the Petite Seconde, is a quite wonderful example of this. Sure, it’s a 42mm steel piece with a classic manually winding movement, and a pretty classic … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The old world charm of Tissot’s Heritage Petite Seconde  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Breguet s grand Tradition Dec 5, 2018

VIDEO: Breguet’s grand Tradition

The Tradition is a very special watch in Breguet’s prestigious collection. The brand is renowned for their classic style and peerless heritage. The Tradition collection - which debuted in 2005 - epitomises these values while managing to look effortlessly modern. It’s quite a feat. The traditional elements are easy to define - the engine-turned dial, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Breguet’s grand Tradition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Dec 5, 2018

Spot the Watch: Nigo, Founder Bape

Nigo is well known for being a big collector of all things. From toys to furniture and also for maxed out bling watches. We spot 2: an AP and a Cartier.

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A. Lange & Sohne Dec 4, 2018

2018 Revolution Round-up: A. Lange & Söhne

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to watch movement development, we tend to see changes in incremental volumes, anticipating big announcements on specific anniversary years. But our friends at Lange, specifically director of...

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Richard Mille Taking Dec 3, 2018

2018 Revolution Round-up: Richard Mille

Taking a look at everything Richard Mille introduced over the course of 2018, it’s hard to describe him as anything but a superwatch maker.

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Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 2 Dec 3, 2018

Wei Koh Unboxes his Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 2 ‘Ultraman’

Join Revolution founder and editor Wei Koh as he unboxes his special 2018 OMEGA Speedmaster ‘Ultraman’ – coupled with facts and trivia on the original ‘Ultraman’ and how the modern version came to be.

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Seiko Astron SSE170J1 Seiko’s Astron Dec 2, 2018

HANDS-ON: Ready for anything – the Seiko Astron SSE170J1

Seiko’s Astron (the new GPS one, not the groundbreaking quartz one) is a pretty incredible piece of kit. Ostensibly, it tells the time, day, date and a second time zone. But the trick is in the method. The Astron, thanks to GPS technology, keeps track of time by talking to satellites - a quite cool … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Ready for anything – the Seiko Astron SSE170J1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Breguet Dec 2, 2018

INSIGHT: Classic design pushed forward – the world of watchmaking at Breguet

With a brand so rich in history, the origins of what can only be called typical Breguet design cues date a fair ways back into the archives. Contrary to the case of countless other brands on the market, the components that make up Breguet’s core design mantra could hardly be accused of being derivative, and … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Classic design pushed forward – the world of watchmaking at Breguet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Omega Speedy Tuesday 2 Ultraman Dec 1, 2018

An Owner’s Dilemma: The Omega Speedy Tuesday 2 Ultraman

The Omega Speedy Tuesday 2 "ULTRAMAN" first began delivery in August this year and is said to have fulfilled its final batch this month. Perhaps one of the most talked about watches this season, we thought that it was timely to post a quick recap of what this watch entails, the controversy it has met and what it means to collect one of them.

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Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Dec 1, 2018

IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue

The story in a second: So thin you can see through it. If you were to summarise Bulgari’s approach to design and modern-day watchmaking, the Octo would be the result. In less than a decade, the Italian manufacturer has turned a single striking case design into an entire collection, evolving with each new model, and … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Nov 30, 2018

We have 4 Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085s in the shop right now

Yesterday, we announced the global release of this curious – what a lush colour scheme! – and extremely capable Seiko Presage Limited Edition with that Urushi dial-to-die-for. Today, we’re once again proud to announce that Seiko Australia has trusted us with half of the Australian allocation of eight watches. We have four in the shop as … ContinuedThe post We have 4 Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085s in the shop right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Nov 30, 2018

Decoding the Dynamics of Being “Stylish”

Revolution’s Editor-at-Large Ken Kessler contemplates real style and compares those who have it to those who want it.

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Longines Heritage Military Watches inspired Nov 29, 2018

VIDEO: The Longines Heritage Military

Watches inspired by military designs are a perennial favourite. Largely, that’s down to the fact that these watches generally possess an overarching purpose. These watches have been designed, first and foremost, as functional objects. The Longines Heritage Military, for example, is a no-frills whistle that tells the time, and tells it quickly, clearly and simply. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines Heritage Military appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko SBGM235G 9S Mechanical 20th Nov 28, 2018

Grand Seiko SBGM235G 9S Mechanical 20th Anniversary Limited Edition

The SBGM235G is part of a flurry of Grand Seiko models that Seiko released to mark the 20th anniversary of its 9S self-winding movement.

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Montblanc 27th Edition Nov 27, 2018

Montblanc 27th Edition of Arts Patronage Awards

To honor Art Matters co-founder Laura Donnelley, guests gathered at the studio of Izhar Patkin in New York’s East Village in November.

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Audemars Piguet Nov 26, 2018

HANDS-ON: A butterfly flaps its wings … Bulgari Daniel Roth Papillon Heure Sautante

To talk about this watch, we need to talk about Daniel Roth. Daniel Roth is an immensely talented watchmaker, making his name at Audemars Piguet and honing his skills at Breguet until he left in 1987. After that exceptional grounding, Daniel Roth decided to found his own, eponymous brand, which launched in 1989. With a focus … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A butterfly flaps its wings … Bulgari Daniel Roth Papillon Heure Sautante appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Nov 25, 2018

Traveling with Watches: An Horologists’ Survival Guide

Traveling with watches can be nerve-racking. Questions and concerns race through the mind. It does not have to be this way. It should be easy and fun regardless of your horological budget, tastes, and risk tolerances.

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Jaquet Droz Nov 25, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog

You’d be forgiven if you missed the Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog when it was released at Baselworld as a novelty piece as part of the brand’s Ateliers d’Art collection. However, once you’ve seen it, it truly is hard to forget. The JD PHM Relief Dog was created specifically to celebrate The Year … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Nov 25, 2018

Flashback: Watchscapes of the Parmigiani PF110: as seen in the Ionica

The in-house caliber PF110 in the Parmigiani Ionica was developed by Michel Parmigiani, and features a 8 day handwound movement in a tonneau form shape.

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Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite DEPLOYANT - Nov 24, 2018

Time travelling with the Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite

The Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite proves the perfect companion for every journey. The timepiece represents sophisticated mechanics, and is easily possesses the most timezones in the market today. Even better, the Senator Cosmopolite is capable of calibrating to both Standard and Daylight Saving Time. Fit with a 72 hour power reserve movement, the stainless steel Cosmopolite is both an elegant and highly engineered timekeeper ideal for any world traveller.

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Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Nov 22, 2018

HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium

It’s fair to say that much of Grand Seiko’s catalogue leans towards the dressier end of the spectrum - but, of course, there are exceptions, and the SBGE215G is a perfect example. This sporty GMT is an evolution of the SBGE201G; it shares the same large 44mm case. But while the SBGE201G had a steel … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Nov 21, 2018

EDITOR’S PICK: 4 everyday casual watches for under $10k

Editor’s note: While people who collect/amass/hoard watches might find it hard to believe, most people have only one or two good watches, and those watches need to do a whole lot of things beyond tell the time. One of the most crucial things is they need to fit into your life, be able to handle … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: 4 everyday casual watches for under $10k appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Nov 21, 2018

They Wear It Well: At the Emsworth Polo Grounds

Revolution headed out for a chukka at Emsworth Polo Grounds to see who is wearing what.

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Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Nov 20, 2018

HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde

Named after Blancpain’s picturesque Swiss village home, the Villeret collection represents the spiritual heart and soul of the brand. Marking the point at which the Maison’s centuries-old elegance meets modern-day innovation, with each model designed with pure lines, slim case profiles, and clean dials that embody the enduring respect Blancpain holds for traditional watchmaking. The … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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