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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

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.

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.

An Engineer’s Obsession: George Bamford

With the inquisitive nature that is de rigeur within his family, George Bamford has established one of the most impressive wristwatch collections in private hands today. Revolution asks him for the stories behind his favourite pieces.

Dean Girling: Bespoke Shoemaker and Co-Founder of Gaziano & Girling

Animated Ladies

For many years many have largely ignored women’s watches, writing them off as things of beauty but as technically uninteresting. Many of the ladies’ watches by the venerable French jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels, however, have interesting and novel mechanisms.

IN-DEPTH: Speedy, stealthy, sexy…the TAG Heuer Monza CR2080

The story in a second TAG Heuer has once again dipped into their enviable back catalogue, and come up with one of their best reissues in years – the Monza CR2080. In 1975, a legend was born. Niki Lauda won his first Formula One driving title. This marked the coming together of three greats – … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Speedy, stealthy, sexy…the TAG Heuer Monza CR2080 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Wayne Rooney On His Foundation and Hublot

IN-DEPTH: Good things come in small packages - the Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36

The story in a second: The Black Bay 36 is an outstanding watch – but is it a Black Bay, and does that even matter? When I first laid eyes the Tudor Black Bay 36 it was during a photo session at Baselworld. I saw it cold, without the watch being contextualised by Tudor staff … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Good things come in small packages – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: A watch lover’s guide to NYC, with RedBar founder Adam Craniotes

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/180993499″] Along with Geneva and Hong Kong, New York City is one of the most important cities in the world for watches. There are, in fact, so many boutiques and high-end retailers that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Who better to show us through the horological core of the Big Apple than one of the watch … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A watch lover’s guide to NYC, with RedBar founder Adam Craniotes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Throwback Sundays: Bronze Age - Six Recommendations for a Bronze Watch, from Our Archives

In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we look at six different recommendations for a bronze watch. Click here to find out more!

Michael Phelps - The Final Farewell

Five (Totally Unnecesary) Reasons Why You Should Love The Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater

A very special Spot the Watch: Singapore’s first ever Olympic Gold Medalist and Olympic Record Holder Joseph Schooling!

A very special Spot the Watch to celebrate the Olympic Gold Medal of Joseph Schooling the first Singaporean to win one at an Olympic Games!

Peering into the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon

Spotlight on the 1999 PAM 36B Marina Militare

In the Land of the Rising Sun

5 Ways Aurel Bacs Has Changed How You Think About Watches

State of Shock

News: IWC launches SKYWRITER

News: IWC launches SKYWRITER. An fun and innovative online program to virtually skywrite messages for social media. URL within.

Fredrique Constant Group to be acquired by Citizen Watches

Review: Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time

New product announcement and full review of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time with hands-on analysis, comparisons and live photographs.

Unveiling the Métiers d’Art Elégance Sartoriale Collection

Affordable Swiss Luxury

Swiss Watchmakers put their best into creating timepieces of excellent quality and value   A Matter of Perception Though Switzerland is often seen as a bastion of luxury watchmaking, with premium brands producing timepieces that cost as much, if not more, than automobiles, that is not to say that there is a dearth of affordable […]