Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #58 – Horological Horror Stories
Mike and Kaz are in the same timezone! Plus, Kaz is going for it - he's going for the watchfast with the Orient WV0051TX Xmas Chrono. Wish him luck!
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INSIGHT: Designing A. Lange & Söhne – part 3, the tone of type
Typography matters. The choice of font or type is a more complicated matter than merely the arrangement of letters used and the order in which they appear. It’s something designers and branding specialists know only too well: the sub-textual information communicated through the subtle language of serif, weight and kerning. Take the word ‘apple’, for … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Designing A. Lange & Söhne – part 3, the tone of type appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Dan-Andrei’s Top 5 watches from SIHH 2018
With SIHH 2018 finished just a week ago, these are the top 5 watches which make the strongest impression to our European Bureau Chief.
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Best of the Geneva Shows: SIHH, LVMH, Independents and WPHH
Best of the Geneva Shows: SIHH2018, LVMH, Independents and WPHH, we chose the watches which impress us the most from the watches announced last week.
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HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years”
IWC’s Portugieser line is, in Australia at least, one of their most popular - and, of all the models, one of the perennial favourites is the classically handsome Portugieser Chronograph. Which is why we’re particularly interested in the Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years”. Quick recap in case you’ve been living under a rock for the last … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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ZORRO vs. ZIPPO 2 year update! ONE BROKE....can YOU guess which one????
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SIHH 2018: The Montblanc 1858 Collection
Montblanc introduces the 1858 collections which include 1858 Geosphere, 1858 Monopusher Chronograph and 1858 Pocket Watch, which can be converted to be worn on wrists as well as in its pocket-watch form.
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 16, January 2018 – the Holidays edition
For those of you situated outside of Australia, it might come as a surprise to learn that over the Christmas break just about everything shuts down for a few weeks (which means lots of BBQs, beaches and beers). This does include Time + Tide HQ (well, sort of, but not really), but that didn’t stop … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 16, January 2018 – the Holidays edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko re-creation in yellow gold (ref. SBGW252)
When we think of Grand Seiko, it’s easy to associate them with classic but slightly left-of-centre designs: architectural case lines and instantly recognisable designs. Which is why this watch was such a surprise when we first saw it - it’s a deeply traditional dress watch design. A simple round case, in yellow gold no less … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko re-creation in yellow gold (ref. SBGW252) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Dear Santa: 2 Watches for Christmas
Which 2 watches would you choose to receive for Christmas? Santa might just surprise you if you've been good all year!
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INTRODUCING: The Bulova 1972 Oceanographer ‘Devil Diver’ reissue
In case you missed it, Bulova launched their ‘Archive Series Collection’ in 2016, aimed at paying tribute to the brand’s heritage. They kicked off the collection with the Lunar Pilot Chronograph, which, if I’m honest, was a little underwhelming – the current competition for reissues is just too hot right now, and the Lunar Pilot … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bulova 1972 Oceanographer ‘Devil Diver’ reissue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Tariffs: Which watch brands will be hit hardest?
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VIDEO: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay
At Time+Tide we typically focus on the new – the latest reviews and news. But there’s always a place for the stone-cold classics, which is why, when we had a bunch of Black Bays in the office (more on that later in the week), we thought we’d take the opportunity to have a look at … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Solar flair – Seiko’s stylish Prospex SSC618P
Dive watches, thanks in part to their function-before-form ideology, can often be, well, formulaic. Seiko’s bold gold SSC618P manages to buck the trend in a few ways. Firstly, and most obviously, they’ve dressed up rugged steel with an unmissable rose gold coating, which must surely increase visibility underwater, as it’s certainly eye-catching on land. Then … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Solar flair – Seiko’s stylish Prospex SSC618P appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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NEWS: The New York Museum of Modern Art thinks these are the most iconic watches of the 20th century
New York’s Museum of Modern Art is showcasing a collection of the 111 items of clothing and accessories that impacted the 20th and 21st centuries entitled Items: Is Fashion Modern? Timeless garments such as Levi’s 501s and the Little Black Dress, and two watches - Rolex and Swatch. But which is more iconic? The battle for the … ContinuedThe post NEWS: The New York Museum of Modern Art thinks these are the most iconic watches of the 20th century appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Marine Grand Deck Tourbillon in rose gold
Just one look at their anchor-shaped logo should be a clue to the centuries old maritime heritage of Ulysse Nardin. Their Marine collection, which has hoisted the sails for more than 20 years, was last year celebrated with the release of the mesmerisingly complicated Ulysse Nardin Marine Grand Deck Tourbillon. After all, UN aren’t only … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Marine Grand Deck Tourbillon in rose gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WHY I BOUGHT: The 2017 Rolex Sea-Dweller ref. 126600
Andy Zhang is among Australia’s most high-profile collectors - and highly active on social media. His pieces tend to inhabit the top end of town, and statements such as “I thought I’d wear Richard Mille for life” should not surprise. There are some horological heavyweights appearing on his Instagram account, daily. Which was where we noticed the … ContinuedThe post WHY I BOUGHT: The 2017 Rolex Sea-Dweller ref. 126600 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Rolex Market Is SHIFTING! – Which Models Are SAFE Buys? - Inside My Rolex Cabinet
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VIDEO: Red alert – could you wear Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire?
There’s something about the colour red. In nature it symbolises danger, in human culture it’s got a more complex set of meanings: typically passion, strength, desire – emotion writ large. Which is why this glistening red sapphire confection is the logical extension of Hublot’s journey into sapphire. Not only does the vivid case amplify all … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Red alert – could you wear Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: In the Adventurers & Explorers room at the Longines Museum, with a focus on the Lindbergh voyage
The Longines Time Machine, which has been our vehicle of choice for exploring the brand’s long and incredibly varied history in its 185th year, lands here on a story-rich piece of ground. This episode is all about Longines’ efforts to assist some of the great moments in history, including Charles Lindbergh’s first solo transatlantic flight and the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: In the Adventurers & Explorers room at the Longines Museum, with a focus on the Lindbergh voyage appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT
The angry man of jazz, Charles Mingus, famously said, “Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.” A saying which, I think, is rather befitting to watches with a GMT or dual time zone complication. Because, let’s face it, having to calculate the time in another time zone can … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Think Tank, Think Cartier Tank
As the recent Lord Foster-curated exhibition at London’s Design Museum showed, Cartier watches have paralleled society throughout the decades – and none more so than the iconic Tank, which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary.
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Cronometro Tipo CP-2
There are a few select words and phrases regarding vintage watches that, when said, are sure to light the fires of enthusiasm inside a collector. One such phrase is “military provenance”; another, which can stoke either the flames of desire or disgust, depending on who you’re speaking to, is “vintage reissue”. We’re going to invoke both … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Zenith Cronometro Tipo CP-2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Which NEW 2025 Rolex Models Should You BUY or PASS from Your AD? – Watch Dealer’s Honest Verdict
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HANDS-ON: Simply masterful - the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic
Twenty-five years ago Jaeger-LeCoultre released the Master Control collection, a line of watches dedicated to the sort of traditional high-quality watchmaking for which the Le Sentier-based house is so well known. The pure style of the Master Control sits well with the credibility afforded by JLC’s ‘1000 Hours Control’ testing program, in which the subject watch … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Simply masterful - the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: The Cartier Tank Américaine, now in steel
As Sandra so helpfully informed us yesterday, Cartier introduced the Tank Américaine in 1989. A bulked-up version of the Cintrée, with broad, muscly brancards, this Tank managed to capture not just the spirit of the times but also the bold, entrepreneurial spirit of the continent for which is was named. I can’t help but think … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Cartier Tank Américaine, now in steel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Omega’s CEO on China and the incredible ‘Building O’
Earlier this week The New York Times published an interview with Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann, in which he gives an interesting overview as to how the Swatch Group’s crown jewel is faring, and what the plans are for the future. Aeschlimann points to China as a star performing market at the moment, saying that half … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Omega’s CEO on China and the incredible ‘Building O’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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GPHG Announces 2017’s Complete List of Pre-Selected Watches
GPHG announces 2017’s complete list of pre-selected watches, which include a handful of obvious selections and plenty of surprises.
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HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Jumping Hours Tourbillon
Earlier this week we showed you Franck Muller’s Skeleton Tourbillon, a sculptural wonder that let the movement shine. Today we’ve got a different take on the tourbillon: the Jumping Hours Tourbillon, which is just as stunning, even if it’s a little less revealing to the casual observer. The first thing you might notice about this … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Jumping Hours Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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