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The Collector’s View: Grand Seiko 6145-8030 – Hi Beat and very special case and dial
A collector reviews her own Grand Seiko 6135-8030, a high beat GS with a very special case and dial. And the tale of love at first sight.
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A collector reviews her own Grand Seiko 6135-8030, a high beat GS with a very special case and dial. And the tale of love at first sight.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] TimeWalker When current CEO of the Richemont, Jérôme Lambert, was appointed head of Montblanc in 2013, there was no doubt that the group was taking the brand’s watch production...
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At SIHH 2019 in January, Montblanc will launch two new versions of the Nicolas Rieussec chronograph that it introduced last January: one in tone-on-tone of dark grey, the other in a bold mix of anthracite and richly copper-toned red gold. Having spent some time with the new pieces, I’ve fallen rather hard for the latter. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Anticipation was high for a GMT-Master II release at Basel 2018; however, almost everyone in the business of speculating was predicting a rival carbonated beverage with near certainty, since the Pepsi flavour was already representing the solid white gold variant of the Rolex traveller’s watch. I can only imagine their surprise when the hall gates … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi (ref. 126710 BLRO) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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For Baselworld 2018, Blancpain re-introduces the Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune with several small but impactful changes.
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The Triple Bridges holds a special place in the history of Girard-Perregaux, as does the tourbillon. In 1867, a watch with three bridges and one tourbillon won a prize for chronometry at Neuchâtel Observatory, and the distinctive design became a de facto logo for the brand. The striking design of the triple arrow-headed bridges is … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: 150 years of greatness, the Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 40mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we take a look at a few stylish bracelet watches that is ideal for wearing in the rainy weather.
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You’d be forgiven if you missed the Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog when it was released at Baselworld as a novelty piece as part of the brand’s Ateliers d’Art collection. However, once you’ve seen it, it truly is hard to forget. The JD PHM Relief Dog was created specifically to celebrate The Year … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The in-house caliber PF110 in the Parmigiani Ionica was developed by Michel Parmigiani, and features a 8 day handwound movement in a tonneau form shape.
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The Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite proves the perfect companion for every journey. The timepiece represents sophisticated mechanics, and is easily possesses the most timezones in the market today. Even better, the Senator Cosmopolite is capable of calibrating to both Standard and Daylight Saving Time. Fit with a 72 hour power reserve movement, the stainless steel Cosmopolite is both an elegant and highly engineered timekeeper ideal for any world traveller.
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Breitling offers us a glimpse of its future products, with one Baselworld 2019 highlight: the Navitimer 8 Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Chronograph.
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In a battle that’s been brewing since the dawn of Time (and Tide, in 2014), Andrew and Felix finally pick up the tools and take on the challenge of taking apart and then rebuilding a manually wound movement. We lay our scene at the Omega Service Centre in Melbourne, and the occasion is somewhat of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Oh boy. Andrew vs Felix in watch rebuild battle at the Omega Service Centre. Watchmakers, look away … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Carl F. Bucherer recently joined the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) as a partner brand and unveiled a new timepiece: The Heritage Tourbillon DoublePeripheral Limited Edition.
Bonhams marks its return to the watch auction scene in Hong Kong, with its Hong Kong Watches 1.0 sale lead by Tim Bourne, International Director of Watches, Asia.
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It’s fair to say that much of Grand Seiko’s catalogue leans towards the dressier end of the spectrum - but, of course, there are exceptions, and the SBGE215G is a perfect example. This sporty GMT is an evolution of the SBGE201G; it shares the same large 44mm case. But while the SBGE201G had a steel … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Revolution USA visits Nomos Glashütte in its two opposing homes, dynamic Berlin and methodical Glashütte, and finds out how the young brand makes the two work as one.
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Named after Blancpain’s picturesque Swiss village home, the Villeret collection represents the spiritual heart and soul of the brand. Marking the point at which the Maison’s centuries-old elegance meets modern-day innovation, with each model designed with pure lines, slim case profiles, and clean dials that embody the enduring respect Blancpain holds for traditional watchmaking. The … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In the constant cycle of new releases, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that watches are machines built to last for generations - with a little regular care and love. And while you and I might be there obsessing over the year’s hottest release, or wondering what’s coming next, Omega takes a longer … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Omega’s watchmaking in the modern age appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Breitling's new Premier collection is announced. Full hands-on detailed review the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 here in a stunning blue dial.
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Introducing the TAG Heuer Carrera Fragment created in partnership with founder of fashion label fragment design, Hiroshi Fujiwara.
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Revolution got together with Bell & Ross and our sister magazine, The Rake to celebrate the launch of our limited edition timepieces, the Dusty and El Mirage Bellytanker Chronographs at the Straits Clan, Singapore on 15th November 2018.
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We bring you the details and our thoughts on one of the world's thinnest tourbillon watches by Breguet: the Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique 5377
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I’ve got to say, for a watch born in the middle of the ’90s, the Omega Seamaster 300M Diver is looking pretty glorious. Partially that’s down to the fresh facelift and major internal upgrade, but it goes deeper than that. The SMP - as it’s known - knows what it is, and revels in that … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Seriously fun, the gold and steel Omega Seamaster 300M Diver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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For all that skeletonised watches are meant to be about reducing mass, the Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph is a watch with a lot of substance, and much of it ceramic. The case, middle, bezel and bracelet are all made from Rado’s signature material, and have been treated with a range of processes - keeping … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Bare bones - the Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The watch industry is - make no mistake - an industry, driven by bottom lines and production schedules. It’s also a deeply traditional craft with a long and rich lineage. A lineage fine watch brands are exceptionally proud of. And business - by and large - is good. So why are an increasing number of … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Time to learn - the watch industry’s next great challenge appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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