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Getting to Know Rado’s Ceramos
Revolution continues the story on Rado’s mastery of materials to find the truth behind the brand’s mystery material.
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Up Close: Akrivia AK-02 Tourbillon Hour Minute
Last year’s Akrivia Chronomètre Contemporain made its young creator, Rexhep Rexhepi, a star, but the brand’s foundational watch is actually the “AK” series. Chunky and slightly sporty, the AK watches are a world away from the classical styling of the Chronomètre Contemporain, but boast the same level of movement finishing, along with a bonus of elaborately hand-hammered dials. The second model in the AK series was the AK-02 Tourbillon Heure Minute, or “Hour Minute” – a time-only watch with a tourbillon regulator. The AK-02 is probably the finest finished tourbillon wristwatch in its price segment, and in the price segments above it as well. The AK case It’s a fairly large watch, with the case measuring 43.0mm with and 12.9mm high. But the lugs are short so it feels fairly compact on the wrist. And because the AK-02 is typically found in a steel case, as is pictured here, or occasionally titanium, it is usually lightweight. Gold cases are available for a modest premium, though rarely requested. The case feels like it’s trying too hard, and consequently feels overly built, with thick lugs and a high case band. It’s too chunky for my taste, and doesn’t quite suit the refined movement inside. That being said, the AK-style case has it fans for several reason. The design is distinctive, more distinctive than the old school Chronomètre Contemporain case. And it is also finished to a high degree, with contrasting polished and brushed surfaces; the...
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Citizen Promaster U680 A-T Blue Angels
The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angel is a pilot’s radio controlled watch in collaboration with the US Navy's Blue Angels. Precision meets precision.
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RECOMMENDED READING: The mythical Tornek Rayville TR-900
In 2017, Blancpain released one of the coolest dive watches of the year, the Tribute to Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC, which stood out because of its distinctive spherical moisture indicator on the dial. It’s a watch that owed its existence to a particularly storied watch with a military backstory. The story is set in a post-WWII … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The mythical Tornek Rayville TR-900 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Minute Repeater claims ‘New Level of Excellence’ for Chiming Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled a new minute repeater with perpetual calendar that “brings new levels of excellence to its mastery of chiming watches”.
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Simply Vacheron Constantin
Vacheron Constaintin showcases its exceptionally elegant mastery of simplicity with the all-new Traditionnelle Manual-Winding Collection Excellence Platine.
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“They’re impossible to get, and guys like me ruin them.” Greg Yuna on custom watches
Editor’s note: It takes a special kind of swag to not only get your hands on the hottest watches on the market, but to then decide to do some aftermarket mods on them. If you’ve got that level of swag and lean towards diamonds, you should probably meet Greg Yuna. We chatted to him last … ContinuedThe post “They’re impossible to get, and guys like me ruin them.” Greg Yuna on custom watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko’s SBGY002, a hot new hand-wound take on the Snowflake
It’s been an excellent crop of new releases for Grand Seiko, and hiding amidst a healthy assortment of models came this gem - the yellow gold SBGY002. Using a new hand-winding 9R31 Spring Drive movement with a power reserve of 72 hours, the new piece mates a variation of the brand’s iconic Snowflake dial with a … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko’s SBGY002, a hot new hand-wound take on the Snowflake appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ep. 122 Baselworld 2019: Our Money’s Worth
It's done, everyone. Baselworld 2019 is behind us and now we can look back at everything with non-frenzied perspectives sans the BS "keeping-up-with-the-horological-jones'" rat-race that consumes us in medias res.
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Review: Ferdinand Berthoud Oeuvre d’Or FB1.1-2 & FB1.2-1
Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud unveils the “Oeuvre d’Or” collection, a new artistic interpretation of its original creation, the FB 1. Hands-on review.
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In-depth Review: Lange Zeitwerk Date
In-depth and hands-on with the Lange Zeitwerk Date. Its more technical than meets the eye, and a tough task to add function to a near perfect digital watch.
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Live from SIHH 2019: MB&F;
We begin Day 3 with MB&F;. Starting with the MB&F; HM6 Final Edition. 8 pieces is SS case. And closes the HM6 series. Lasting 4 years. At launch, Max announced that they will only make 100 movements. And here is the last of them. CHF 210,000 excl taxes. And a new clock: the Medusa withRead More
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First Look: Ferdinand Berthoud at SIHH 2019
Owner of Ferdinand Berthoud, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele speaks with Revolution founder Wei Koh about the craftsmanship and effort involved in creating the Oeuvre d’Or collection, a new interpretation of the Chronométre FB1.
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SIHH 2019: Ferdinand Berthoud’s Golden Masterpiece
For 2019, Ferdinand Berthoud entrals with lavishly decorated and gem-set revisions of its Chronométrie FB 1, cased in gold.
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HANDS-ON: 150 years of greatness, the Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 40mm
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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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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WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chad’s vintage Seiko 6105
It’s a tale as old as time: Chad meets watches, Chad meets Seiko, Chad meets Instagram, and the rest is, as we say, history. In his own words, Chad tells us his story of buying vintage for the first time, and why he chose the Seiko 6105. When did you first see/hear about it? I … ContinuedThe post WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chad’s vintage Seiko 6105 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Smaller, thinner – the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X
Most of the watches we talk about here at Time+Tide are mechanical - if there’s a battery involved, the watch has to be pretty special to get our attention. Well, Seiko’s Astron meets (and exceeds) the ‘pretty special’ criteria. The original Astron watch was released in 2012 (well, if you want to get technical, the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Smaller, thinner – the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR – white gold, blue dial and a whole lot of bling
There was a lot of mystery surrounding this piece when it was pulled out of a large green box during our appointment with Rolex at Baselworld. And, to be honest, we were too caught up in the moment, too dazzled by the gemstones, to take it all in at the time. It’s formally known as … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR – white gold, blue dial and a whole lot of bling appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius for Baselworld 2018
Offering a preview of Baselworld 2018, De Bethune once again displays its technical and aesthetic mastery by unveiling the DB25 Starry Varius, a poetic interpretation of the traditional DB25.
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VIDEO: We polled people about the Panerai Luminor vs the Radiomir and the results are in
Well, at the end of a week that has focused on Panerai watches, the votes are in. In a recent Instagram poll, 66 per cent of you said that the Luminor is their preferred collection. About the same split could be seen in the comments on various posts. There’s little mystery as to why it … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: We polled people about the Panerai Luminor vs the Radiomir and the results are in appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jaquet Droz - The Tropical Bird Repeater
Revolution meets up with Christian Lattmann, CEO of Jaquet Droz, to find out more about the paradisal garden depicted in the Tropical Bird Repeater, as well as the vision that motivates and empowers the team behind one of the world’s oldest watch brands.
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The Beatz Goes On
Family man, hip-hop maestro, music producer, artist, entrepreneur and watch aficionado Kasseem Dean – a.k.a. Swizz Beatz – celebrates his impendin Parada g graduation from Harvard Business School with a new Zenith collaboration.
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Thomas Prescher – A One Man Show
Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley meets independent watchmaker Thomas Prescher under the strangest of circumstances.
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The Story of the Patek Philippe Chronograph
The chronograph is an integral part of the history of Patek Philippe, from the very first reference unveiled in 1856, to it’s very latest mastery.
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RECOMMENDED READING: The shadow watchmakers of Switzerland
An horological mystery: our recommended read for the week is an article that describes the shadow watchmakers operating secretly in Switzerland. It’s fair to say that the watch industry isn’t renowned for a culture of transparency, with its sometimes confusing mix of companies, parent companies, and suppliers. Add to the equation a hefty dose of … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The shadow watchmakers of Switzerland appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin’s surprise sailing watch – the Marine Regatta
Ulysse Nardin made their name way back in 1846 making marine chronometres – highly accurate ship’s clocks that were an essential navigational tool in the times before radio and GPS. These days the Le Locle-based brand still makes chronometre-style timepeices, but as a celebration of heritage rather than a practical tool. This isn’t to say that … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin’s surprise sailing watch – the Marine Regatta appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Smoke gets in your eyes – the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire
When we evaluate a watch, one of our key criteria is clarity. Things like: Is the watch legible? Can you read the time in an instant? But clarity isn’t everything. There’s something to be said for mystery, and for artful concealment. And that’s exactly what makes the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire so appealing. On … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Smoke gets in your eyes – the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Braun Reissues Two Bauhaus Classics: The AW 10 & AW 50
Minimal style meets timeless but bold aesthetics with the new release of the Braun AW 10 and AW 50, get the details on TwoBrokeWatchSnobs.com
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Throwback Sundays: Six Different Tourbillon Watches Modern to Classical
The tourbillon is the most potent symbol of horological mastery. Yet, despite different interpretations, it is as anachronistic as the industry itself.