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SIHH 2019 Round-Up: For the Man Who Has Everything
Staff from the REVOLUTION editorial team discuss this year’s SIHH fair and pick out some of their favourite pieces to come out of the show.
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Staff from the REVOLUTION editorial team discuss this year’s SIHH fair and pick out some of their favourite pieces to come out of the show.
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Editor’s note: It’s one of the watch world’s perennial favourite questions – what makes a beater? After all, those vintage steel Rolex models were designed to be worn, and worn hard. But then again, they’re very expensive. Justin delves into the issue … What can and can’t be dubbed a ‘Beater Watch’ remains a contentious … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: To beater, or not to beater – what exactly makes a beater watch, that is the question appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Ulysse Nardin Freak is an icon in the watch industry, but does the new and more accessible Freak X lives up to its namesake?
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Laurent Ferrier throws a hat into the rectangular shaped watches with form movements with the new Laurent Ferrier Bridge. Hands-on review here.
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Revolution catches up with the Oscar-nominated actress to discuss the importance of timing and her long-standing relationship with IWC.
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At SIHH 2019, Piaget presented three new Altiplano models to showcase varied aspects of its watchmaking expertise.
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Once you get the Alpina Seastrong in hand though things appear differently. This cushion cased watch isn't as big as you think due to
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Decide to reward yourself for landing a spot in the corporate world? In this week's column, we look at some of the watches that you might want to consider.
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Detail analytical review of the Vacheron Constantin Tratitionelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar - full explainations on how it works and why it is novel.
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After a series of very well-received collaborations with Pirelli and Lamborghini, Roger Dubuis is raring to continue its success with new watches that feature innovative use of materials.
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Weeks ahead of Baselworld 2019, Chanel has shared the fifth iteration of the Monsieur de Chanel in black ceramic.
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When Hublot announced its partnership with French contemporary artist Richard Orlinski back in 2017, I guess you could say I was intrigued. Until then, I hadn’t heard of Orlinski or his Pop Art-style beasts. But after seeing his brightly coloured “Wild Kong” gorilla sculpture, with its multiple diamond-like facets, I knew that a Hublot and … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski Green Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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As the dust settles, we bid farewell to the final SIHH to be held in January, at least until 2024. My impressions of this year's SIHH are very positive.
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Jacob & Co. announced the limited-edition collection: The EPIC X CHRONO “Messi” watch.
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Gossip is one of the staples of SIHH and, as far as gossip goes, it doesn’t get much juicier than this. Bloomberg are reporting that Patek Philippe - one of the last great independently held watchmakers - may be considering a sale. Based on a note by analysts Berenberg, there’s industry talk of a sale, which would … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Patek Philippe may soon be up for sale appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Gucci presents a new watch collection featuring interchangeable straps that is proud to bear the “fashion watch” label.
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Constantly feeling like the Captain Cook offerings were either too big or too small? Problem solved. If you think about it objectively, watch collectors may be the most widespread sufferers of Goldilocks Syndrome out there. While many, regardless of interest, are picky about certain aspects of their life - what foods they eat, what colours … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The brand new Rado Captain Cook 42mm satiates the Goldilocks Syndrome sufferers out there appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Look, I’m going to be honest with you. Believe it or not, SIHH doesn’t have a whole lot on offer in the sub $10,000 category. It’s a sweet spot for one or two of the brands, and a handful of others have one or two watches that fit the bill. But even given the fact … ContinuedThe post LIST: Felix’s top 3 picks under $10k from SIHH 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This ends a hectic week. We published furiously over the last four days. Live blogging style, so we can bring you the novelties, hands on as we see them. We encountered some technical hiccups on Wed and Thurs, thanks to you, traffic has shot Up multiple times and severely tested our servers. We apologize forRead More
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Urwerk presented 3 watches. First the UR-111C which was released last year. We have covered this in detail. See our full review here: https://deployant.com/review-urwerk-ur-111c/ The final version of the UR-105CT Maverick. Case in Ti, bezel in bronze which will patina. LE 22 pcs. CHF 67,000. The UR-AMC watch / atomic clock is now a commercial reality.Read More
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ArtyA introduces the ArtyA Son of the Alps Snowflake: Megève Edition, a skeletonized timepiece that features a skeletonized snowflake on the dial.
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Kari Voutilainen introduces 6 new pieces with different dial variations this year. We highlight two which caught our eye. In Ti, gold, plat and SS. Case sizes 37, 39, 44. First the Vingt-8 in 39mm In rose gold with an amazing black grand feu enamel dial made in-house. CHF 89,000. The special execution is theRead More
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The talk of town is the new AP collection which is dubbed Code 11.59. Code is an acronym for Challenge Own Dare Evolve and 11.59 is AP’s way of telling the world that they are always 1min ahead of the game. The collection is a full one, 13 references. From automatic to Chronograph, Perpetual Calendar,Read More
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Highlights from Ulysse Nardin. The theme this year is X. Different. Daring. Exciting. We start with the Freak X. New movement. No dial. No hands. Hours and mins indicated by the now familiar flying carousel. Four references Ti (blue and black) CHF 21,000. Gold CHF 30,000 and Carbonium CHF 24,000. And a non-tourbillon version atRead More
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Our editor-at-large, Suzanne Wong, explains just how fascinating Vacheron Constantin’s Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar is, and why it’s so radical.
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For 2019, Ferdinand Berthoud entrals with lavishly decorated and gem-set revisions of its Chronométrie FB 1, cased in gold.
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And we end our first day with FP Journe. The Vertical Tourbillon. More info later. But for now, a live pic of the watch. Francois-Paul said, “the tourbillon is dead. Long live the tourbillon.” Retail is CHF 230,000 in plat and CHF 226,400 in RG. Peter Chong Live from Geneva
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We divi right into the novelty. The Bridge. The first rectangular case with a firm movement. New caliber from LF. Two dial variations. In white enamel grand feu and in slate grey silver dial. CHF33,000 before taxes and CHF 37,000 for the enamel dial. Spherical sapphire over the dial. Laurent Ferrier Gallet Traveller and theRead More
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