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Astor + Banks: The Sea Ranger
Initial impressions of the newly released Astor + Banks Sea Ranger - a 40mm diver that combines a field watch and a diver - check it out.
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Review: The new Zenith DEFY Inventor
Zenith released a new first in watchmaking technology, with the 100th of a second chronograph named DEFY El Primero 21 – which began in 2017. The same year, Zenith unveiled DEFY Lab, an ‘archetype’ regulated by a revolutionary oscillator developed by the Manufacture and issued in a 10- piece limited edition.
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This Bulgari is the anti-gold gold watch
Editor’s note: It’s slender, but it weighs a lot. It’s gold, but it doesn’t look like it. I just can’t get the Bulgari Octo Finissimo in rose gold out of my head. And that’s even factoring in the epic new black ceramic version we saw at Basel. Seriously, will someone spot me $60K? The story in … ContinuedThe post This Bulgari is the anti-gold gold watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Looking for a great all-rounder that won’t break the bank? How about the Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar?
Editor’s note: For whatever reason, I’m on a bit of a back-to-basics kick at the moment. I mean, high complications and high price tags are all well and good, but sometimes you crave the simpler things in life. And I guess for me, right now, the simpler things are watches. Only hang on - plot … ContinuedThe post Looking for a great all-rounder that won’t break the bank? How about the Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire hits the mark
The Mark XI was the first watch that really got me ‘into’ watches, and it has endured over the decades as an icon of good, utilitarian design. Its influence has been very visible in IWC’s Pilot’s family over the years, but this watch, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire, might be the closest we’ve seen … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire hits the mark appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Most Approachable Omega Speedmaster & A Hamilton \
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5 of the greatest watch moments on Antiques Roadshow (and if you don’t tear up on the last one, there’s something wrong with you)
Editor’s note: If we’re being completely honest, there’s one clear hero on this list. And it’s the old guy and his Rolex at the end. So if you’re time-poor, scroll on down to the bottom and have a look. Yes, even if you’ve seen it before. It gets better every time. Bless you, Antiques Roadshow. … ContinuedThe post 5 of the greatest watch moments on Antiques Roadshow (and if you don’t tear up on the last one, there’s something wrong with you) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: This is what the future of Baselworld looks like
One of the top three questions on the lips of watch lovers these days is about the lifespan of Baselworld. Well, hold onto your hats because Hodinkee, in the form of the indomitable Joe Thompson, has put together a pretty clear roadmap as to what the future of the fair looks like. And I’ve got … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: This is what the future of Baselworld looks like appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Sinn 104 St Sa I W – a super-tough daily wearer
Editor’s note: Sinn is well known for their bomb-proof tool watches, but can they do something a little more light and airy? In his review from a while back, Cam argues that yes, yes they can. And that watch is called the Sinn 104 St Sa I W. Famous for their formidable and over-engineered designs - … ContinuedThe post The Sinn 104 St Sa I W – a super-tough daily wearer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Testing the Tudor Black Bay Bronze on the Kokoda Trail
A combination of childhood curiosity, a fictitious war hero named Brody, and stories from my grandfather led me, last year, to tackle the infamous Kokoda Trail with the Tudor Black Bay Bronze on my wrist. The Kokoda campaign of World War 2 remains one of the most important theatres of war that Australia and its … ContinuedThe post Testing the Tudor Black Bay Bronze on the Kokoda Trail appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Is the Tudor Black Bay GMT the perfect travel watch?
Editor’s note: The other week I met up with a globetrotting friend from the internet (it happens more often than you might suspect), and on his wrist was the Tudor Black Bay GMT. It looked great, and more than that, old mate actually wore it travelling (as opposed to his vintage Rolex GMT), because it … ContinuedThe post Is the Tudor Black Bay GMT the perfect travel watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The New 2019 Orient Star Modern Skeleton – Upgrading the In-House Movement
The timelessly beautiful Orient Star Modern Skeleton product line received a movement upgrade just before Baselworld 2019 - photos and specs inside!
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Watchscapes: wallpapers of the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A
Today's Watchscape exploration is a on the iconic and extremely difficult to obtain Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A in stainless steel.
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Pure as the driven snow, the Grand Seiko SBGA211 Snowflake
Editor’s note: It’s one of the most well-loved Japanese watches out there, and a legend in its own right. Only question - what’s cooler, the movement or the dial? You decide. Read on for our review of the Grand Seiko SBGA211 Snowflake. Grand Seiko’s famous ‘Snowflake’ has been with us for quite some time now … ContinuedThe post Pure as the driven snow, the Grand Seiko SBGA211 Snowflake appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Smart money – 6 expert takes on the best value watches to buy
Editor’s note: Midway through last year, Justin did an excellent wrap of ‘value’ pieces, asking a range of industry leaders for their (very subjective) takes on the best value pieces RN. Nearly 12 months on, do you think these picks still hold up? And I wonder what the 2019 version would include … Anyone with … ContinuedThe post Smart money – 6 expert takes on the best value watches to buy appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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See the rainbow, taste the rainbow – Hublot style
Editor’s note: Rainbow bezelled watches are certainly enjoying their time in the sun at the moment – for years they’ve been seen as a women’s watch, or a left-field, quirky guys choice. But these days they’re increasingly accepted as a “serious” (in 10-foot tall air quotes) choice. Certainly, this Hublot from a few years back manages … ContinuedThe post See the rainbow, taste the rainbow – Hublot style appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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How the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris is Made: From a Piece of Steel to an Expertly Finished Watch
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Review: Geometry Incarnate – The Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu II
They say sequels never live up to expectations, but spoiler alert: this one does. We bring you details and our thoughts on the Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu II.
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This is what a dress watch should look like – the Breguet Classique 7147
Editor’s note: There’s a risk with dress watches that they become overly simple. Boring even. That’s not what’s going on with the Breguet Classique 7147, which manages to balance clean design, fine detail and Breguet’s storied design codes in one neat golden package … The story in a second: Breguet’s updated Classique 7147 offers traditional style, … ContinuedThe post This is what a dress watch should look like – the Breguet Classique 7147 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: The Tissot 1973 Chronograph is funk-tastic
Man, Tissot has a great back catalogue. That’s a fact that’s easy to forget sometimes, especially as the Swatch Group brand is a big player in a more modern, sporty space. But they’ve certainly got some great heritage pieces (like the OG Visodate) in their lineup, and this on point ’70s wonder, the Tissot Heritage … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The Tissot 1973 Chronograph is funk-tastic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Blue steel – a closer look at the TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph
One of the big hero releases from Baselworld 2019 was the brand new TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph. Firstly (and perhaps most importantly), it’s a good-looking watch - it looks very much at home on the wrist of Mr Patrick Dempsey, for example. It’s a neat, stylish three-hander that TAG Heuer are billing as a modern … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Blue steel – a closer look at the TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Big blue, the IWC Big Pilot Edition “Le Petit Prince”
Editor’s note: IWC’s Big Pilot is one of the most significant watches of the last 20 years. Its deceptively simple design belied the huge impact this 46mm monster had on the watch scene. But can it go dressy? Well, the IWC Big Pilot Edition “Le Petit Prince” makes a solid argument for the yay camp. When … ContinuedThe post Big blue, the IWC Big Pilot Edition “Le Petit Prince” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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First Take: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic
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Montblanc have their sights set on adventure with the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere
Editor’s note: I’m on a bit of a travel watch trip at the moment. And, to my mind, they fall into two distinct camps: high-flyers and adventurers. Montblanc’s 1858 Geosphere, which is a few years old now, definitely falls into the latter category. Now, it’s up to you where on the roughing-it-to-luxury spectrum that adventure … ContinuedThe post Montblanc have their sights set on adventure with the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bergeon 6767-F Spring Bar Tool Review: Truly Better Than The Rest?
Is it worth spendiing extra on a more expensive spring bar tool from one of the most trusted names in watch tool manufacturing? Let's find out in this hands-on review.
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Going green never looked so good – 7 of the best green watches that prove it
Editor’s note: One of the easiest ways to freshen up a watch is to change the dial colour. Few colours are fresher than green, and in 2019 that trend doesn’t look like going away. Here’s a list we put together last year, of seven of the most envy-instilling green dials. Today we’re following up on … ContinuedThe post Going green never looked so good – 7 of the best green watches that prove it appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer
Worldtimers - which allow you to, at a glance, quickly determine the time anywhere across the globe - aren’t the most common complications. And typically, this level of mechanical wizardry comes at a cost. Typically. This handsome fella, the C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer from UK-based outfit Christopher Ward, bucks the trend. Before we delve into … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Erika’s Originals straps – hands down, some of the best on the market right now
Editor’s note: I ran into the lovely Erika a few times back at Baselworld, and it was clear she was having a good time. Her watches were flying off the shelves, and she had a collab with Bell & Ross that looked great. Her elastic parachute material straps offer a superb mix of comfort, style … ContinuedThe post Erika’s Originals straps – hands down, some of the best on the market right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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