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Jaquet Droz: Bringing the Bird Back to Life
Revolution follows up on a Jaquet Droz restoration project first reported on last year - a singing bird pendulum clock from the 1700s.
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VIDEO: The Longines Heritage Military
Watches inspired by military designs are a perennial favourite. Largely, that’s down to the fact that these watches generally possess an overarching purpose. These watches have been designed, first and foremost, as functional objects. The Longines Heritage Military, for example, is a no-frills whistle that tells the time, and tells it quickly, clearly and simply. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines Heritage Military appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085
Over the last few years, Seiko has made a habit of releasing limited editions with exceptional enamel dials at very reasonable prices. First, there was the Moonlit Night, then the Shippo enamel, and now, the Urushi Byakudan-nuri. The vehicle for these delicate, incredible dials is the Presage collection. A classic round steel watch that marries … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: The Longines Skin Diver Watch
Longines heritage reissues are - much like the designs they’re inspired by - the stuff of legend. And speaking of legends, you might notice that the dial design of the Skin Diver resembles that of the Legend, with distinctive hand sets and long hour and minute markers. That’s because both watches trace their origin back … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines Skin Diver Watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 19, November 2018 – the second edition
November was such a big month of watches for the Time+Tide crew, and, subsequently, an even bigger month of watch spotting for me. Jam-packed with watch events, magazine launches, and other fun activities, this month’s special second edition of #SpottedByAG is a bit of a mixed bag (you did read the first one, right?). First up … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 19, November 2018 – the second edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: A breathtaking diver – the Panerai Submersible Chronograph Guillaume Néry Edition PAM00982
With the end of year celebrations well and truly underway, SIHH 2019 will soon be rolling around the corner. And I, for one, cannot wait. Especially as the fair’s pre-releases are already whetting appetites with enticing novelties like this brand-new version of Panerai’s Submersible Chronograph – otherwise known as the PAM00982 for all you reference … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: A breathtaking diver – the Panerai Submersible Chronograph Guillaume Néry Edition PAM00982 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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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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Pre-SIHH 2019: Montblanc - The Shape of Things to Come in 2019
[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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INTRODUCING: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph
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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HANDS-ON: The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi (ref. 126710 BLRO)
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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Review: Sophisticated Elegance – The Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune
For Baselworld 2018, Blancpain re-introduces the Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune with several small but impactful changes.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Stylish Bracelet Watches for the Rainy Season, from Our Archives
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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HANDS-ON: The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog
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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Flashback: Watchscapes of the Parmigiani PF110: as seen in the Ionica
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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Time travelling with the Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite
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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Where are all the Rolex? Is china the cause of the Shortage in the US?
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Breitling Revisits Historical Aviation with the Navitimer Warhawk
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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VIDEO: Oh boy. Andrew vs Felix in watch rebuild battle at the Omega Service Centre. Watchmakers, look away …
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.
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Carl F. Bucherer Joins the FHH
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.
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3 Highlights From the Bonhams Hong Kong Watches 1.0 Auction
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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HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium
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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A bargain: The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon | Jenni Elle
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The Nomos Flair
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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HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde
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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INSIGHT: Omega’s watchmaking in the modern age
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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Review: Hands-on with the Breitling Premier Automatic 40: The Blue Beauty
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
Introducing the TAG Heuer Carrera Fragment created in partnership with founder of fashion label fragment design, Hiroshi Fujiwara.
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