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The SEALAB, Comex and the Helium Release Valve
Why did man pursue the deep seas? Why resort to the SEALAB? And why did Rolex create the helium release valve. Eminent Rolex scholar, James Dowling answers all.
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 1 – the Tissot Heritage 1936
Deck the halls and dangle that tinsel, for the festive season is upon us once more. Join us in counting down the days until Christmas, with Time+Tide’s very own advent calendar. While there’s no chocolate on offer (we’re actually giving away something much better), what we do have is a series of our bitesize ‘Gone in 60 … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 1 – the Tissot Heritage 1936 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IN-DEPTH: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Ocean Commitment II
The story in a second Blancpain has upped the ante on last year’s excellent Ocean Commitment watch, with a second – even bluer – limited edition. These days it’s not unique for a watch brand to have a corporate social responsibility program, usually tied in with a limited edition product. Few, however, do it with … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Ocean Commitment II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Roundup & Top Performers at The Hong Kong Watch Auction: Three
Rounding up an all Patek Philippe line up in the list of top performers at Phillips Watches’ third tour of Hong Kong.
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IN-DEPTH: The Heritage Chronométrie Annual Calendar Chronograph proves that the secret to Montblanc’s success is complicated
The story in a second: Montblanc’s 2016 Heritage Chronométrie highlight is a complicated number, packed with value. Jerome Lambert descended, whirlwind-like, on Montblanc in 2013. His presence was felt immediately, as the global luxury giant began turning out increasingly impressive timepieces, many with a complicated, heritage bent. Then, as suddenly as he had arrived he was gone, … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Heritage Chronométrie Annual Calendar Chronograph proves that the secret to Montblanc’s success is complicated appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The PERFECT French White Weekend Wine | Liquor Run
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Insider View: State of the Industry Assessment
Our Special Correspondent Dr. Frank Müller gives his views on the State of the Industry. Pessimistic, or with an eye for optimism? Read and decide.
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Blancpain makes a splash with the Ocean Commitment II
[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/192993206″] There are a few things everyone in the Time+Tide office can get behind 100 per cent: coffee, classic ’70s rock and blue watches. In fact, we spent a good portion of 2015 quietly losing it over how stunning Blancpain’s Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment was, with its lustrous blue dial and grey ceramic case. So when … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Blancpain makes a splash with the Ocean Commitment II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Dear Santa: The Final Countdown for Christmas Wishlists – No 6
The final countdown for our Christmas Wishlists. Episode no 6. The Chief Editor reveals his picks and explains the rationale behind the Dear Santa series.
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The Revolutionary Who Defied 11 US Presidents
Fidel Castro, who ruled Cuba for nearly half a century, dies at the age of 90. Upon his death, among the many questions he’s left unanswered, Revolution investigates whether Castro was truly a Rolex devotee.
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HOW TO: Take the perfect wristshot
Editor’s Note: Some time ago, we ran a special edition of the Wind Down (as we are wont to do), which ran through the dos and don’ts of wristshots. Turns out this was actually a very useful and informative post, so we thought it was worth giving it some time in the ‘How To’ sun. … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Take the perfect wristshot appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Tudor Day-Date, Vintage Chronographs, & An Alarm | In The Metal
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 25th November 2016 – the metal AF edition
Editor’s note: Sometimes things take on a life of their own. Like, for example, when you ask Instagram if anyone can think of some watch-themed heavy metal band names? The wave of mutilations suggestions that followed hit us like a Vulgar Display of Power. It gave the week a serious metal twist and since then we’ve … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 25th November 2016 – the metal AF edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Ladies’ Royal Oak turns 40 in style
OK, we’re calling it: 1976 was one of the best years in history – for so many reasons. For a start, that’s when Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life was released. It was also the year Rocky and Taxi Driver hit cinemas, and superhotties Benedict Cumberbatch and Audrey Tatou entered the world. In … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Ladies’ Royal Oak turns 40 in style appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Commemorating the Cubs
Vortic releases the Chicago World Champions edition gift set.
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HANDS-ON: Shades of grey – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622)
This cool, calm and collected new Yacht-Master almost slipped past me. I was too busy falling in love (again) with the gold and chocolate Rolesor Yacht-Master, which was distracting me and dazzling my senses, but then out of the corner of my eye I spotted a flash of almost-iridescent blue, and my curiosity was piqued. I’m … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Shades of grey – the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 with dark rhodium dial (ref. 116622) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Aesthetic Revolutionary: Flavio Manzoni, Design Director of Ferrari & Hublot Lover
Revolution talks to Flavio Manzoni who, in six short years as Design Director of Ferrari, has created some of the most astounding contemporary vehicles and, as such, some cars that will go down in history.
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MCT Watches - The Present and Future of an Independent Brand
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LIST: Back to the future – 5 Westworld-ready pocket watches
Right now, there’s an internal Time+Tide email thread going around with the subject line Westworld. It’s a series of communications chronicling our obsession with HBO’s latest retro-futurist hit, mostly consisting of questions (and this awesome mash-up). What is the maze? Why is there a burnt church in desert? Why isn’t Evan Rachel Wood in each … ContinuedThe post LIST: Back to the future – 5 Westworld-ready pocket watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: The Search for Lefty - Pelagos LHD
On a hunt to find out what mythical watch TUDOR was rumored to unveil on the 17th of November 2016 - Revolution editor-in-chief, Sophie Furley goes into the heart of the brand’s Geneva HQ and finds… Lefty?!
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Press Release: The H. Moser & Cie Venturer XL Concept Dubai Edition
H. Moser & Cie. will release the Venturer XL Concept Dubai Edition to commemorate its partnership with luxury retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons. This edition jo
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The Pelagos LHD - A Historical Perspective
A flip through Tudor’s history books to find out if the Pelagos LHD could possibly be the perfect tribute timepiece, where the brand’s past triumphs meet with its present successes.
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Review: Hands-on with the Tudor Pelagos LHD
We take a hands-on analytical look at the new Tudor Pelagos LHD. With live photographs! The first Tudor with a destro crown position & a numbered edition.
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Cindy Crawford Opens the Her Time Exhibition in Sydney | OMEGA
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Rationalising the value of a watch: Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 in Stainless Steel
Our reaction on the auction of the Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 in Stainless Steel
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HANDS ON: First look at the Tudor Pelagos LHD – live video, pics, price
Once again, Tudor has surprised and tempted us with a brand new release just before Christmas – the Tudor Pelagos LHD. On the whole it’s the same Pelagos we know and love, with just a few tweaks – but these small changes combine to show the watch in a completely new light. [su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/192079280″] First of all, … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: First look at the Tudor Pelagos LHD – live video, pics, price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Collector’s View: Why I bought a PAM000
One collector tell us his story of being besotted the Panerai PAM000. And how he had little option but to buy it and what it means to him.
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Video: Connected to the Future - Jean-Claude Biver
This time, Jean-Claude Biver is in Singapore for breakfast at Wei Koh’s own apartment, where eggs, the Connected Watch and the need to learn the language of the future make for a table-thumping good conversation.
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The Geneva Watch Auction: Four Concludes with 177 of 196 Lots Sold Off
Top lots from the concluding day at The Geneva Watch Auction: Four along with the remaining performance figures of Ken Kessler’s 15 picks.
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