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Opinion: Old Timers
According to Revolution’s Editor-at-Large Ken Kessler, there is a multitude of reasons for looking to the past when buying a wristwatch.
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Mark Cho of The Armoury On His Watch Collecting Philosophy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mark Cho, co-founder of The Armoury, talks to Revolution about his watch collecting habits and how best to style the Chopard L.U.C 1860 x The Rake & Revolution Limited Edition.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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INSIGHT: Is the Octo Finissimo really a ‘game changer’? Bulgari MD Guido Terreni gives us three reasons
If you take the term ‘game changer’ at its most literal, it is a development, a breakthrough that changes the game. No matter how you interpret the term, it’s a big call. And the watch world in particular is a big game to have any meaningful impact on, given the vastness of its history and … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Is the Octo Finissimo really a ‘game changer’? Bulgari MD Guido Terreni gives us three reasons appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Chanel’s Code Coco – a fashion watch that’s so much more than a fashion watch
As someone whose love of watches is focused entirely on mechanisms powered by springs, the word quartz normally evokes the immediate cry of “Next!” So when I stop and spend time with a quartz watch, it must be a bit special. And so to Code Coco. It had me at first glance: that crisp, chic … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Chanel’s Code Coco – a fashion watch that’s so much more than a fashion watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: A watch for the opera – the Raymond Weil Parsifal
It goes without saying really, Raymond Weil have a penchant for the melodious methods. Releasing scores of limited-edition pieces that pay tribute to all things musical – from Gibson guitars and Marshall amps, to Aussie rockers AC/DC and Ol’ Blue Eyes, Mr Frank Sinatra. The latest note in their sonata of releases revisits a collection … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: A watch for the opera – the Raymond Weil Parsifal appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Debate! An In-house Movement is Essential for a 21st-Century Watchmaking House
A most compelling debate between Theodor Prenzel (deputy head R&D;, Nomos Glashütte) and Jean-Marc Wiederrecht (co-founder of movements specialist AGENHOR) on the necessity of “in-house” movements.
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In Conversation with the Legendary Jean-Claude Biver
Revolution was privileged to meet Biver at the Maddox Gallery in London, where he spared the time during a chaotic press event to discuss the tumultuous occasion that is his departure from a business he’s been in since 1974.
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Press Release: pre-SIHH 2019: Vacheron Constantin Cabinotiers Grande Complication Phoenix
Vacheron Constantin goes back to her roots and to the tradition of Cabinotiers: Introducing the Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication Phoenix.
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RECOMMENDED READING: 10 tools every watch guy needs
It would be a mistake to assume that a love of watches is just a love of watches. What might seem like a casual interest or hobby, can, when left unchecked, become a fully blown lifestyle - resulting in everything from apparel (hands up who has a watch brand hat or five in the cupboard), … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: 10 tools every watch guy needs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Best Law Enforcement Watches Part #1: Police Academy and Patrol
The best law enforcement watch is the one best suited to your sitation - well the reality is that the situation is always changing. Check out our 4 part series detailing the best law enforcement watches for different stages of your LE career.
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The new Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase
Glashütte Original revealed the update to their popular Senator Excellence collection with two new models, the Senator Excellence Panorama Date and the Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase. The new models come in three new versions apiece – now available in blue, silver grey and white dials in stainless steel cases.
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Tockr: That’s All… Brother
Tockr and CAF Team Up to Design D-Day C-47 Watches Using Salvaged Material from Historic WWII Aircraft.
Time+Tide
EVENT: Launching Time+Tide’s NOW Magazine at our HQ (was a lot of fun)
On Monday, October 29 we threw a party to celebrate the launch of our new magazine. At least that’s what we said the party was about. In Felix and my opening speech, though, we admitted that it was at least as much, if not more, about thanking our readers and the local watch industry that had supported … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Launching Time+Tide’s NOW Magazine at our HQ (was a lot of fun) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #100 Looking Back at 100 Episodes of TBWS
We made it to 100 episodes... and we could never have done it without you, the listeners, our friends.
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Ep. #99 Interview with John Tarantino of Martenero
Mike and Kaz sit down with John Tarantino of Martenero Watches to discuss watch collecting, the state of micro-brands, and John's latest model, the Martenero Edgemere Reserve.
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VIDEO: An ideal daily diver, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic
Blancpain’s Bathyscaphe is one of those rare, chameleonic watch designs. A watch that, broadly speaking, owes great fidelity to its primogenitor, but a watch that doesn’t look dated. It’s a neutral watch - something that gives the Bathyscaphe broad appeal and great versatility. In steel, it’s a classic, traditional dive watch, but here, in black … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: An ideal daily diver, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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ANNOUNCING: We are selling Seiko’s latest stunning Cocktail Time, the Fuyugeshiki ‘Winter Scene’ SRPC97J1
Take two parts dial, one part case, one part movement and two dashes of typical Seiko value and you have a recipe for a particularly tasty cocktail; in this case, the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time ‘Fuyugeshiki’ limited edition, specifically the 40.5mm SRPC97J1, and the 33.8mm SRP843J1. We are pleased to offer limited numbers of both models for … ContinuedThe post ANNOUNCING: We are selling Seiko’s latest stunning Cocktail Time, the Fuyugeshiki ‘Winter Scene’ SRPC97J1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Corum Golden Bridge: Leading the Charge for Transparency
We have the Corum Golden Bridge to thank for initiating the trend towards transparency in watchmaking, in baring the watch movement to admiration and scrutiny.
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EDITOR’S PICK: Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono – greater than the sum of its parts?
Editor’s note: The thing I love most about Tudor is their capacity to surprise. They get me every single time. I mean, every time a new watch is announced I know it’s probably going to be a Black Bay, but they still manage to defy expectations. And that’s exactly what they did last year, with … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono – greater than the sum of its parts? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Diving into the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment III
Earlier this year, Blancpain announced the third generation of their charitable champion - the Blancpain Ocean Commitment III, a limited edition take on their iconic Fifty Fathoms. And while previous versions have distinguished themselves by being ceramic and Bathyscaphe, this time around we were treated to a regular (and regularly sized) Fifty Fathoms, in that … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Diving into the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment III appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing the Krayon Everywhere Watch
Krayon is a company so new you might not have heard of it; I certainly didn’t, not until I read about it briefly when the brand’s first watch popped up as one of the finalists for this year’s Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG).
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The new Luminox ICE-SAR Arctic 1000 Series
Luminox has a long history of working with heroes. The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE- SAR) was founded in 1928 due to Iceland’s extreme weather conditions and lack of a professional army. The first group of volunteers created this proud tradition and today, ICE-SAR has 93 teams and a force of over 8,000 volunteers, passionately driving accident prevention and Search and Rescue programs in Iceland to battle with Mother Nature.
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EVENT: 4 watches & 4 quotes from the Australian launch of the new Grand Seiko quartz GMT calibre
During the week, we were privileged to host the official Seiko Australia launch of the Grand Seiko GMT Quartz Calibre at a Melbourne restaurant called Kuro Kisumé. We’ve had some good old times over the years, but this was really up there. Minds were blown by the food – believe the hype – wrists were … ContinuedThe post EVENT: 4 watches & 4 quotes from the Australian launch of the new Grand Seiko quartz GMT calibre appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Daniel Compton, Audemars Piguet General Manager UK
Revolution talks to Daniel Compton, General Manager of Audemars Piguet (UK).
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Brew Watches Review: HP-1 Automatic
The Brew Watches HP-1 case has aesthetics that are so pleasing because the soft square is something that we are already familiar with. We are seeing a rise in square watch cases in response to the design language of smartwatches. The case dimensions of the HP-1 are 38x38mm, strikingly similar to an Apple Watch.
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VIDEO: A classical beauty – IWC’s Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years”
When you’ve been around for 150 years you can afford to take the long view when it comes to the vagaries of fashion and trends, and start to take some perspective. Perhaps this is why IWC’s celebratory anniversary collection is jam-packed full of classics, like this Portugieser. A round gold watch in the classic style, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A classical beauty – IWC’s Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Sun, Surf and… Montblanc Watches
Revolution spoke to Montblanc CEO Nicolas Baretzki during a secret preview of pre-SIHH and SIHH models held in Miami.
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IN-DEPTH: The 42mm Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Power Reserve (PAM01537), the little Panerai that could …
Story in a second: All the complications you could possibly want in a Panerai, in a small(er) package. There’s something about Panerai that I’ve always found fascinating. I don’t know if it’s because of the instantly recognisable shape of the case, the origins of the brand as a supplier of wrist-worn diving instruments to the Italian … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The 42mm Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Power Reserve (PAM01537), the little Panerai that could … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Big-hearted – the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase
Few things are as tactile and pleasing as manually winding a watch, and I’ve got to say the levels of satisfaction achieved in watching the power reserve indicator on this plus-sized IWC Portofino are pretty intense. On one level it’s because there’s a lot of winding to be had, thanks to the eight days of … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Big-hearted – the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Vratislavia Conceptum Review: The PAN-AFRICA
The Vratislavia Conceptum PAN-AFRICA case design itself is somewhat reminiscent of King Seikos of old, but with modern dimensions. Delivered in 316L stainless steel-like every steel watch that doesn’t cost over $5000-its 40.5mm diameter and 46.5mm lug-to-lug make for a very approachable size, friendly to almost any wrist.