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SIHH 2019: F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain Vertical
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this emblematic model that started Montres Journes’ journey, F.P. Journe unveils its successor: the Tourbillon Souverain Vertical.
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this emblematic model that started Montres Journes’ journey, F.P. Journe unveils its successor: the Tourbillon Souverain Vertical.
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A. Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid and Revolution founder Wei Koh discuss this year’s novelties, one of which celebrates 25 years of the Lange 1 that pays homage to Günther Blümlein and Walter Lange.
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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 hit the Independents next. First stop Speake-Marin. Four new watches. First off a new two timezone watch, new caliber, the 1 and 2 Dual Time Retrograde. Avail in Ti and gold. Two sizes 38mm and 42mm. Limited edition in gold 22×2 and in Ti 33×2. From S$32,000 for Ti and S$50,000 in gold. TheRead More
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Amanda Mille and Tim Malachard of Richard Mille sit down with Revolution founder Wei Koh to discuss the candy-filled collection using materials and technical know-how that look good enough to eat.
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We come to the ultra high end of Greubel-Forsey. The new watch, Art Piece Edition Historique, the Final Edition for the Art Piece Collection. 33 more pieces will made. 11 in plat. CHF 555,000 without tax. A push of the crown will cause the small aperture which is closed with a shutter “Art Piece” toRead More
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Over at Panerai, highlights are the three experiential watches, where buyers will get unique experiences with each purchase. Guillaume Nery Special Edition. Limited on 15 pieces. PAM983. Ti case with DLC. Priced at S$57,200 and comes with an experience with Nary diving with whales. PAM961 Marina Militaire, S$58,800. Limited edition 33 pieces. Case in Carbotech.Read More
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We kick off with the Girard Perregaux novelties. The new collection: Laureatto Absolute with a magnificent blue dial in a titanium PVD, 44mm and water resistant to 300m. The wwTC. And the Chronograph. The Chrono can be be operated under water. And the hero piece: the GP Cosmos – celestial and terrestrial globes giving theRead More
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So... what is the best way to burn through a $25 Amazon gift card you got for the holidays. It's time to sit down and figure it out. The guys discover a few digital Casios and princess watches, find some rubber duckies, and come up with the idea of pitching horological sex toys to watch brands. Be sure to share your ideas for burning through a $25 Amazon gift card!
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SIHH 2019: Vacheron Constantin presents the innovative new Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar, a timepiece that can adapt to its wearer’s needs.
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2019 is shaping up to be the year of the Submersible for Panerai, with the brand hitting hard with a collection full of their most modern takes on the dive watch. And one of the coolest is the Submersible Luna Rossa, a very cool carbon fibre number made to honour their brand new partnership with … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Panerai’s new America’s Cup partnership and the stealthy Submersible Luna Rossa appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Malaysian collector Ming Thein couldn’t find the watch he and his friends wanted…so they started making them.
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Those who know Champs know that he has a special affinity for Audemars Piguet. And like many others, that fondness for the Swiss manufacturer began with nothing more than a few pictures found online – like the proverbial pin-up posted on our bedroom walls. A few years later, an innocent trip to Baselworld led to an incredible … ContinuedThe post WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Champs’s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin 15202 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Rado isn’t a brand that you typically think of when you think about ‘heritage’. On the one hand this makes perfect sense, as the brand is best known for their decidedly modern materials and avant-garde designs. But on the other, Rado has been around for a while (since 1917), and has a host of great … ContinuedThe post LIST: Looking back at Rado’s heritage highlights appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We visit the Micro Artist Studio for part 3 of our Seiko Media Experience. The studio is in Shiojiri and is home to some of the highest end watches.
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We’re delighted to annouce the debut of Revolution Watch Podcast! First episode, a chat with Carson Chan, Head of Mission in Greater China for the FHH.
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I’m flying off to Geneva tomorrow, for the watchstravaganza that is SIHH. And on my wrist, as I step onto the plane, will be Montblanc’s latest generation smartwatch, the Summit 2. Now, Swiss brands have been trying their luck at smartwatches for some time now, with the two biggest players in the space being Montblanc … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Peak performance with the very smart Montblanc Summit 2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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I’ve been saying for a while now that Chanel are a force to watch when it comes to serious watchmaking. Their recent high-end movements are impressive, to say the least. They’re already investors in Romain Gauthier, and - more recently - F.P. Journe. The latest step in Chanel’s increasing in-house journey is their acquisition of … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Chanel steps up their in-house watchmaking capacity with investment in new factory appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Really, at the heart of the appeal of a mechanical watch is the ticking, whirring escapement that sets the pace. That and the assemblage of wheel and bridges that powers and supports it. So it’s apt then that this Rado cuts to the core quickly: the True Open Heart lives up to its name, exposing … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: What becomes of the open hearted – the Rado True Open Heart appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Justin isn't normally a Speedy kind of guy, but he might just make an exception for the Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8.The post Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To some – no, make that to many – IWC’s Mk 11 is the definitive pilot’s watch. Even though it didn’t arrive until 1948, the Mk 11 Navigational Wristwatch did...
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Tockr and CAF Team Up to Design D-Day C-47 Watches Using Salvaged Material from Historic WWII Aircraft.
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The remarkable Hora Mundi ref. 5717 made its first appearance in 2011, to an enthusiastic reception. Then, in 2016, when Breguet launched an updated version (ref. 5727) they spoke of it as a replacement for the original. But some things are simply too special to discontinue. Thank goodness – for we rarely encounter a watch … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Around the world with the Breguet Classique Hora Mundi ref. 5717 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Wei Koh sits down with TAG Heuer CEO and watchmaking wizard extraordinaire Jean-Claude Biver to talk Swiss watchmaking, his visit to Singapore and his plans for the year 2019.
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The story in a second: A rare case of quartz having legit enthusiast appeal, albeit in a clever, and very novel, fashion. Say “it’s quartz” and countless watch nerds cringe; however, there have been some exceptions to the rule over the years. Of course, Grand Seiko Spring Drive calibers get a pass on account of … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT “Flash Setting” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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I like to imagine this time of year as an Advent calendar for watch lovers, with pre-release announcements being dropped each and every day as the countdown to SIHH 2019 ticks ever closer. Today’s delectable delight comes courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre, and not only is it new, it’s also blue, and delivers an impressively novel take … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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But as I spent time with the Casio Wave Ceptor, I began to realize why I never really considered it to be appropriate as a grab-and-go quartz watch. There are certain nuances of this watch that made me realize that it really isn't the best watch for everyone. So if you're thinking about picking up the WV-59DJ-1AJF - this Casio Wave Ceptor review is for you.
In the name of journalism, we tasted all of them and we can confirm that they are just as delicious as the timepieces they kindly allowed us to photograph among the vineyards of La Côte and the UNESCO-listed region of Lavaux.
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Cementing its relationship with the sea and those who master it, Ulysse Nardin brings Alex Caizergues onboard as their new brand ambassador. Currently the KiteSpeed World Champion and world record holder, the French athlete spoke to Revolution about his Southern French roots, his love of competing on the water and his connection to the sea-worthy brand.
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For a site ostensibly about fine mechanical watches we spend a decent amount of time talking and thinking about watches of the smart variety. But we come at the genre (which is, thanks to Apple, the biggest category of watch in the game at the moment) from a fairly particular (dare I say biased) perspective, … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Wired’s tech take on the smartwatch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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