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Jean-Claude Biver announces Julien Tornare as CEO of Zenith

The industry's prominent over-achiever Biver has once again beat deadlines with announcement of Julien Tornare as new CEO of Zenith, 3 months ahead of time

Throwback Sundays: Six Watches to Wear When You’re Over the Moon Happy

The moon phase provides both an aesthetic and astronomical detail to the dial. But beyond its visual and technical appeal, there's also the emotional draw.

Tudor & Breitling: A New Alliance

Tudor has a track record of using third party movements to power its iconic and now highly collectible watches. Fleurier, Valjoux, Schilds and ETA have all provided calibres to drive one of horology’s biggest success stories since the 1940s. At Baselworld this year Tudor announced the name of its latest collaborator - another big name in the industry - Breitling.

Baselworld Detour: Restaurant Maximillien, Zellenberg

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.

Top 5 Basel Watches: Revolution Asia Writer, Cheryl Chia

Cheryl Chia lists her personal highlights from the 2017 Baselworld fair.

Armchair Picks: Frank’s Top 5 From Baselworld 2017

The curtains have finally fallen on Baselworld 2017 and as per Deployant tradition, we bring you our top 5 picks from the show.

Top 5 Basel Watches: Revolution UK Editor-in-Chief, Tracey Llewellyn

Baselworld 2017 has been and gone. So, after seven days, dozens of brands and hundreds of watches seen, which make up the fistful that I would take home if money was no object?

First Look: The MCT Dōdekal One D110 (Video)

Going hands-on with MCT’s all new Dōdekal One D110 courtesy of brand CEO, Pierre Jacques.

In Conversation with Zenith Watch’s Romain Marietta (Video)

Discovering the genesis of Zenith’s twenty-first century chronograph movement: The Zenith Defy El Primero 21.

Baselworld 2017 Longines Heritage 1945: The Unlikely Bauhaus

With 185 years, Longines enjoys a depth of heritage few brands can match. The new Longines Heritage 1945 follows a long line of distinguished watches.

First Look: The Omega 1957 Trilogy Limited Editions (Video)

Some time spent with the much revered Omega 1957 Trilogy Limited Edition at Baselworld 2017.

Baselworld 2017: Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Chrono

For 2017, Chopard refreshes the L.U.C Perpetual Chrono with a platinum case and deep blue dial. Details and press release photos within.

BREAKING: Video of Omega’s key releases, including an incredible Speedmaster, Railmaster, Seamaster box set

When Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann recently visited Australia he brought more than just one of the world’s most glamorous women with him. He also gave us an exclusive preview of the Omega 2017 releases. The new boss needed only one take to deliver the news straight down the barrel of the camera, albeit in a hushed voice while … ContinuedThe post BREAKING: Video of Omega’s key releases, including an incredible Speedmaster, Railmaster, Seamaster box set appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Girard-Perregaux Tri-Axial Planetarium

Girard-Perregaux releases an update to their haute complication Tri-Axial tourbillon with a globe. The new Girard-Perregaux Tri-Axial Planetarium features a

VIDEO: Our Basel 2017 predictions for Rolex, Hublot, Tudor, Patek Philippe and more…

It’s very easy to say, on day two of Baselworld, “oh yes, I saw that one coming”. It’s much harder to get it right two days before the big dance. Which is what we’re attempting to do in these two, probably ill-fated videos. Part one features Omega, Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, and Longines. In part … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Our Basel 2017 predictions for Rolex, Hublot, Tudor, Patek Philippe and more… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Just Launched: The Montblanc Summit Smartwatch

Montblanc is no stranger to technology. It follows up with its 2015 e-strap device with the Montblanc Summit Smartwatch. Will it succeed? Let's find out.

Omega Bucks Oscars Trend by Sponsoring a Lady’s Jewellery Secret Watch You Can’t Buy

Brands will choose a selling model for their celebrity to wear on the red carpet. Not Omega, Nicole Kidman wore a Jewellery Secret Watch you couldn't buy.

Spot the Watch: Ryan Seacrest and his vintage Rolex Daytona at the 2017 Oscars

Ryan Seacrest rocking his vintage Rolex Daytona on the red carpet for the 2017 edition of the Oscars which had a surprise ending.

Beyond Time, Expressing Tales: The Curiously Intelligent Watches of Van Cleef & Arpels

Don't tar watchmaker Van Cleef & Arpels with the brush of bejewelled Quartz watches when they're making movements smarter than most calibres out there

A Very Good Thing

This year’s SIHH has delivered not only a plethora of lust-after timepieces but also a new realism in the watch industry.

HANDS-ON: Confident refinement - the Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture Grand Feu

Ulysse Nardin pulled out all the stops for its first SIHH showing. In a fair charactered by conservative product releases, the Le Locle-based manufacturer presented a strong line-up of novelties, with a strong nautical theme, highlights including the new regatta timer, the technically impressive Marine Grand Deck, as well as this watch – the Classico Manufacture Grand … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Confident refinement – the Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture Grand Feu appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Back to School with Laurent Ferrier

House of Burlesque - After Hours

Sophisticated and exotic, when the lights are low in the House of Burlesque the watches taking centre stage show that variety really is the spice of life.

Unifying Time - The World Time Chronograph, Ref. 5930

The term “World Time” is an integral part of today’s watchmaking vocabulary, but its origins are relatively new in the grand horological scheme of things. Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley takes a look at the history of the Patek Philippe World Time collections and the fascinating stories they have to tell, with a little help from Patek Philippe’s Head of Watch Development, Mr. Philip Barat.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 24 - Franck Muller Thunderbolt Tourbillon

Silent night, holy night, all is calm, apart from the reassuring tick of your Franck Muller Thunderbolt Tourbillon. And let’s not for a minute – or five seconds to be more accurate – mistake the forest for the Christmas trees here, the real star inside this gold curvex case is the tourbillon. When you’re playing at this level, tourbillons are … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 24 – Franck Muller Thunderbolt Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Piaget Polo S

Review of the Piaget Polo S with hands-on analysis, live high resolution photographs and prices.

Throwback Sundays: Six Christmas Gift Recommendations for a Watch Collector, from Our Archives

In this week's Throwback Sundays, we will be looking at six Christmas Gift ideas that will excite any watch collectors or WIS alike!

HANDS-ON: An exercise in harmony and contrast - the Hublot Classic Fusion Racing Grey in King Gold

If you look at watches on a regular basis (we’re guessing you do), it’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of ever-escalating novelties that defines the industry – because let’s forget, for all the talk of savoir-faire and timelessness, this is an industry. Don’t get me wrong, I love seeing what creativity and innovation … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: An exercise in harmony and contrast – the Hublot Classic Fusion Racing Grey in King Gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Two-tone Revival

Never a brand to simply follow the pack, Montblanc has picked up on one of the hottest trends in contemporary watchmaking and added a clever twist to create the steel and bronze 1958 Automatic Dual Time.

INTRODUCING: IWC proves they aren’t afraid of the deep with the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’

In addition to both festive and jolly, ’tis also the season for SIHH pre-releases. Today’s contribution comes courtesy of IWC, who appear to be following up their Portugieser and Pilot years with a Da Vinci-focused line-up – which is what makes the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’ even more intriguing. The clue is in the name, but … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: IWC proves they aren’t afraid of the deep with the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.