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This year, in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore, Audemars Piguet has upped the ante on the design forefront once again to present the Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph 25th Anniversary.
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It’s that time of year again where Tinseltown rolls out the red carpet for an evening of self-congratulatory grip-and-grinning, closing out the award season run with the Academy Awards, affectionately known by the name given to its ‘Academy Award of Merit’ prize in 1939 – the Oscars. Hollywood scandal and politics aside, the Oscars does produce … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: 11 watches worn at the 2018 Oscars, feat. Montblanc, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget, Apple and Rolex appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A. Lange & Söhne is a serious watchmaking brand. Everything they do is deliberate, and relentlessly on message. It would be easy to assume - based on this and the generally traditional nature of their timepieces - that the German brand is sober to the point of dullness, but the reality is exactly the opposite. Not … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 6 exceptional A. Lange & Söhne watches from SIHH 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing the SEVENFRIDAY M3/01 Spaceship Edition with a case made from seven layers and 11 applied parts to create a multi-level interface with three-dimensional effect.
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With a new watch designed entirely by Bamford Watch Department (BWD), plus new contracts that guarantee him an unlimited supply of TAG Heuer, Zenith and Bulgari timepieces to customize, 2017 was the year that one of horology’s most legendary mutineers officially came in from the cold.
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The timepiece with a case made of black ceramic, a blue dial and a special engraving on the case back is the 12th special edition launched by IWC as part of its commitment to support Laureus Sport for Good.
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If you love watches and happen to find yourself in Melbourne, Collins Street is the place to be. If you also happen to be a Paneristi (even a budding one), you now have even more of a reason to visit, with Panerai setting up shop and opening their very first Australian boutique at 360 Collins … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Panerai open first Australian boutique in Melbourne, and 2 standout models in stock right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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If you’re a regular reader, I’m willing to bet that your views around quartz timekeeping will be pretty negative. After all, this is a technology that was (almost) responsible for the downfall of mechanical watches. But, as you’re about to find out, not all quartz watches were created equal. Sure, there’s the cheap and cheerful … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: High-end quartz – Grand Seiko celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 9F with two limited editions (SBGT241 and SBGV238) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Founded by Rolex supremo Hans Wilsdorf in 1926, Tudor was conceived as an accessible way to own a Rolex-quality timepiece at a more affordable price point.
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Two Zenith Cronometro Tipo 2 Military Chronographs personalized to Revolution’s specifications by the world’s No. 1 watch customizer, Bamford Watch Department.
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Following on from 2014’s Terra Nova limited edition, Bremont have once again teamed up with polar explorer Ben Saunders to release the Bremont Endurance. Retracing Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated journey across the South Pole, Ben wore the Endurance as he attempted to make a record-breaking first ever solo and unassisted trek across Antarctica. After 52 … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bremont Endurance appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bremont have always been (rightfully) proud of their strong relationships with various military services, squadrons and organisations, be they active or off-duty. Nowhere is that lineage more evident than the U-2, originally designed for squadrons flying Lockheed U-2s, reconnaissance and spy planes that are, incidentally, among the few planes to be in active service for … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Night fighter – the Bremont U-2/51-JET appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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When ‘smart’, or ‘connected’, watches were first released there was immediate speculation about the impact they would have on the mechanical watch industry. President of the LVMH watch division, and CEO of TAG Heuer, Jean-Claude Biver, continues to think the real pain will ultimately be felt by a different segment of the market altogether. As … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: “Quartz watches will be destroyed by the tsunami of the connected watch,” says TAG Heuer CEO appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The new Ferrari Portofino - the replacement for Ferrari’s first ever front-engine V8 convertible, the California - has plans for you. It wants to be your first Ferrari. It’s eyeing you even more closely if your current whip is an Aston Martin, Porsche or McLaren. Meanwhile, at the ‘White Night’ themed launch at the Elements Resort in Byron … ContinuedThe post EVENT: 7 watches spotted at the launch of the Ferrari Portofino in Byron Bay, inc. IWC, Creux Automatiq and Rolex appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Well, here we are. The ‘sky’s-the-limit’/‘mortgage-the-house’ level of watch. And if you’re going to drop that sort of coin on something that (you’d hope) tells the time, SIHH is the place to do it. There were some truly exceptional offerings at the top end of the table and – just quietly – we definitely picked … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 – part 4, $30,000 and above appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Video to demonstrate the Ressence Type2 e-Crown Concept as explained by Gaetan Gaye of Ressence in the recent SIHH 2018.
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With parts one and two of our SIHH video series receding into our proverbial rear-view mirror, it’s time to look to the future, and the future is looking, well, expensive. Today, we’re well and truly in the realm of serious horology. And, as with yesterday, we’re keen to avoid spoilers, so to find out what … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 – part 3, $20,000-30,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing the latest additions to the Bell & Ross family, the BR03-94 Horolum, the BR03-92 Horoblack and the BR03-92 NIGHTLUM.
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Last year, I went hands-on with the sleek three-handed TAG Heuer Link, which saw itself revived into the men’s collection after letting the ladies Link have the first turn in 2016. While the makeover leaned more towards the elegant side of the Link’s sporting elegance roots, this year sees a sportier return to the collection, with … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The sporty TAG Heuer Link Calibre 17 Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In the midst of the hectic schedules and bustling halls of SIHH, Andrew and myself, along with freelancers Sandra Lane and Justin Mastine-Frost, found a spare hour to sit down in front of the steady lens of Marcus’ camera to discuss our favourite watch of SIHH - while they were fresh. But rather than just cherry-pick … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 – part 1, under $10,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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I don’t know about you, but the only thing on my mind when I’m at a resort on vacation is how many trips to the breakfast buffet is considered too much (more than five apparently, if the appalled looks of fellow diners was anything to go by). However, for watchmaker and eponymous brand founder Franck … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Crazy Hours 15th Anniversary collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A new brand on the block, the EQVIS Varius positions itself in a category far above the regular kickstarter brands. It boasts a 100% made in Switzerland product, from parts manufacture to assembly. The watch is designed in Germany and made in Switzerland, with a sell point of superior quality and manufacture
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Welcome to February or, as we like to call it, ‘that spacer between SIHH and Baselworld’. The T+T team is taking a quick breather to digest exactly what happened at SIHH, as we brace ourselves for a hectic upcoming trip to Basel. I kicked off this month with a trip to my tailor, Carl Navè, … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 17, February 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The more distance and time I’ve had to reflect on SIHH 2018, the more I’m inclined to think that the calibre of the exhibiting collections was – overall – very high. The very top end of town was well represented but of more interest to me (and I suspect a lot of you reading this), the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The best Montblanc watches of SIHH 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Collector and leading dealer Eric Ku is widely regarded as one of the world’s most experienced and passionate voices on vintage Rolex. Owner of the super-authoritative Vintage Rolex Forum, he talks to revolution about his love affair with the brand that wears the crown.
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We caught up with Breitling's new CEO Georges Kern in Shanghai and Singapore recently and chatted about the newly released Navitimer 8 and his plans for the brand, What is he going to keep, what will he cut? All revealed.
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Ulysse Nardin showed a refreshingly diverse collection at SIHH, with everything from clean, simple (dare we say, classic) designs, all the way up to the incredibly complex and cutting edge. So, as you can imagine, our favourite picks cover off both ends of the spectrum, from daily wear to more special occasion pieces. And while … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 great Ulysse Nardin watches from SIHH 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Making luxury watches more approachable without compromising quality is a delicate art, and one that Vacheron Constantin have been quite successful at in recent years. With the unveiling of their all-new FiftySix collection, they have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering some serious, value-packed offerings. All told, the collection is comprised of six models, three in … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A prestigious new entry point – the Vacheron Constantin FiftySix appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Wooo! First Two Broke Watch Snobs episode of the new year, #watchfam! This week the snobs are bringing back a fan-favotire: Guilty Pleasure Watches - a watch that you really should't love... but you just can't help yourself! 0_o
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It's that time of year, #watchfam - it's Christmas! So to ring in the most wonderful time of the year this week's show is the "Two Broke Watch Snobs Xmas Special!" Mike and Kaz share their prediction for the upcoming horological year. The snobs also talk about some personal goals they have for their collections.
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