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Review: A Logical Progression – The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon
Vacheron Constantin expands its sports watch line with the introduction of a tourbillon piece. Enter, the new Overseas Tourbillon.
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HODINKEE Radio: Episode 44: Ini Archibong
The Swiss-based, California-raised designer shares how he went from a die-hard watch nerd to creating his own collection for Hermès.
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The Codek Spiral: The Intersection of Design and Art
The Codek Spiral is a bold watch. Part of the danger of wandering outside the lanes of standard design styles is that the identity of the watch can get lost. The Spiral is mostly a dress watch, however it is not clearly a dress watch.
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RECOMMENDED READING: The long and winding history of the NATO strap
These days, “NATO strap” is a catch-all term for any sort of nylon or fabric watch strap. In reality, it’s a little more complex. The use of the term NATO is something of a misappropriation that arose because the ‘original’ fabric strap (20mm, nylon, chrome-plated hardware, in admiralty grey) could be requested using a form … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The long and winding history of the NATO strap appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex ‘Street Series’ Solar Diver SNE533P
Seiko’s distinctive shrouded diver (commonly called the ‘Tuna Can’) is a real cult model, due in equal parts to its indestructibility and its distinctive design. It’s a watch that stands out from across the street, or in five metres of murky water - depending on how you like to use your dive watches. Having said … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex ‘Street Series’ Solar Diver SNE533P appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Andrew's top 3 picks from Basel from $10k-$35k, did Bulgari finally pull off the watch of the fair?
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The Origin Story of the NATO Strap
Now a trend that has become ubiquitous throughout the watch industry, so-called ‘NATO’ straps owe their existence to a single point in British military history.
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Rainbow bright! The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 Days Sapphire Rainbow
Editor’s note: Sapphire watches, while technically amazing, sometimes run the risk of being a little - um - dull. Mostly because there’s nothing to really look at (what with the clear case and all). That’s certainly not a problem with the (impressively named) Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 Days Sapphire Rainbow which delivers some … ContinuedThe post Rainbow bright! The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 Days Sapphire Rainbow appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Sea Time: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting and Diving
So, typically in these ‘recommended reading’ posts we link to a good watch-related read that’s - you know - on the internet. Today we’re doing it a little different, with this link to an actual, honest-to-goodness book. It’s called (you guessed it) Sea Time: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting and Diving and it’s 240 hardcover-bound pages … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Sea Time: Watches Inspired by Sailing, Yachting and Diving appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Timex Easy Reader 35mm Review (T20461): Let’s Bring Back Expansion Bands
The Timex Easy Reader 35mm Expansion Band Watch does everything it’s supposed to and nothing more: it is a paragon of legibility, an exemplar of wearability, and with its expansion band and quartz movement...
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New: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Timezone 25th Anniversary
This month's Lange 1 release for the Anniversary of the watch is the Lange 1 Timezone, in 25th Anniversary colours. Limited Edition of 25 pieces.
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The First Dive Watch: How Blancpain Shaped Watchmaking History | Watchfinder & Co.
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Introducing: The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone '25th Anniversary'
The distinctive travel watch gets a sleek blue-and-silver treatment.
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Timex Weekender Review (38mm): All You Need To Know…
I didn’t exactly have high expectations for the Timex Weekender 38. But damn - for $31.49 this Unisex watch totally surprised me.
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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco 1969-1979 Limited Edition
The watch industry likes to throw the word ‘icon’ around, often with very little basis in fact. However, when talking about the TAG Heuer Monaco, that moniker is well and truly earned. The disruptive, innovative square chronograph - one of the first automatic chronos on the market - turned 50 this year. I was expecting … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco 1969-1979 Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Unimatic Watches Review: Let’s Quality Check The Hype Train
The Unimatic U1 is versatile watch that evokes classic dive styling and looks equally as charming on a rubber dive strap, a NATO, or the brand’s excellent tapered steel bracelet.
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Panerai’s New Lo Scienzato for 2019 Adds New Technologies to a Powerful Caliber
The Panerai Luminor Tourbillon GMT a.k.a the Lo Scienzato adds some new technology to the watch.
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This is the most expensive Omega watch ever sold and it belonged to Elvis Presley
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Business News: F.P. Journe Announces Collaboration With Firehouse Horology, A New York–Based Balance Spring Maker
European art and American technology in one watch.
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Highlights From The Phillips & Blackbird: SPORTS Auction
Phillips, in Association with Bacs & Russo, will hold its first ever watch auction curated by an Asian collector on May 27th in Hong Kong.
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Introducing: The Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm With Manually-Wound Master Chronometer Caliber
A thoroughly modern take on a classic dress watch.
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RECOMMENDED READING: The ultimate guide to the vintage Heuer Monaco
The Monaco Grand Prix kicks off on May 26, and amidst the high octane and hairpin turns, it’s widely expected that we’re going to get some sort of announcement from TAG Heuer that’s celebrating the 50th anniversary of what’s arguably TAG Heuer’s most famous watch, the Monaco. And while we can’t be sure about … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The ultimate guide to the vintage Heuer Monaco appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bringing one of the most badly abused Omega Speedmasters we’ve ever seen back from the dead
It takes a lot of physical abuse to make a watch as iconic as an Omega Speedmaster verge on unrecognisable. But the owner of this watch tried. When photos of a badly beaten 1969 Omega Speedmaster started doing the rounds on Instagram, it had our immediate attention. So many questions: What the hell are ‘welding … ContinuedThe post Bringing one of the most badly abused Omega Speedmasters we’ve ever seen back from the dead appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Dangers Of Watch Winders - How To Buy & Use Them Properly - GIAJ#4
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Sunday Rewind: A Week With The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone Luminous
A look back at a wonderful travel watch from the heart of German watchmaking.
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Introducing the Cartier Santos Chronograph
The Cartier Santos sees a major design upgrade with its newly cased line. Notably, the profile of the case, bezel and thickness have become more streamlined. The new case also features a quick release strap design, reminiscent of smart watches -- think Fitbit, Apple Watch. But what really makes this design great again and still a novelty despite its otherwise 'fashionable' status lies in the movement of the new Santos de Cartier Chronograph.
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INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de Combat’
Like it or not, the origin story of Blancpain’s famous diver is inseparable from that of naval warfare. The development of the original watch was driven by two men, Captain Robert Maloubier and Lieutenant Claude Riffaud, who were in charge of a newly formed French unit, the Combat Swimmers - or Nageurs de Combat. They … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de Combat’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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My pick of the 6 best new Omega watches for 2019, fresh from Time to Move
Omega, as you would expect from the Swatch Group powerhouse, had a panoply of new watches on display at Time to Move. We were treated to a total of 67 new watches (often minor variations in case/dial/etc, but still), and two special vintage pieces thrown in for good measure. Suffice to say there’s a lot … ContinuedThe post My pick of the 6 best new Omega watches for 2019, fresh from Time to Move appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Our motorbike competition is closed, but the digital buying guide is still free to download
There are only three days until our competition for Australian watch lovers to win a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition closes. Entering is as easy as going here, letting us know what the last watch you bought was, filling in your details and joining our mailing list for all of those subscriber-only good-times. … ContinuedThe post Our motorbike competition is closed, but the digital buying guide is still free to download appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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