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Baselworld 2019 is over, everyone! So naturally it's time for Mike and I to sit down and talk about the pieces we loved, hated, and were just generally confused as hell over. We also did our best to cover pieces and news that no one else was mentioning in our on-going Baselworld 2019 coverage piece - so check out that link below.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
In depth review of the Seiko 5 SNZH53 Watch with unique photos, measurements, and more - brought to you by the Two Broke Watch Snobs!
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Novelties from Nomos: three new collections. First is the Sport Collection with 3 watches. From L-R: Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date in a white dial, same in Marine Black and the Club Sport neomatik 42 Date Black. All WR to 300m, SS case and bracelets. The Tangente Sport features a screw down crown with crownRead More
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The latest from Sarpaneva: the Lunations. A moonphase mechanism which is accurate to 1 day in 14,000 years, that’s a max variance of only 0.5s each moon cycle. And in the first in-house movement by Sarpaneva, built in Finland with Swiss parts. And the adjustment system is also unique and developed for this watch. TheRead More
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Six novelties from Sinn this year. First off to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the original Frankfurt Financial District is the new 6012 Rose Gold Anniversary. LE 50 priced at S$25,600. 41.5mm case, full calendar with moonphase. The moon discs are MOP. Movement is ETA 7750 Chrono. Also available in SS – 6012 at S$7,800,Read More
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At Urwerk, we have 3 novelties. We begin with the UR-111 Black. A new color way in black PVD over SS with orange and yellow SuperLuminova. Limited to 25 a year. CHF 130,000. Next is an interesting collaboration with the artist Emmanuel Esposito who make art knifes, from Torino Italy. Knives and watches. Emmanuel’s specialRead More
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We are at the Seiko booth. And begin with the 20th Anniversary of the Spring Drive with four new watches with two new calibers. All are handwound featuring double mainspring in a single barrel. The two new movements are 9R02 and 9R31. The 9R02 is equipped with the torque return system to give a powerRead More
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When the original 1970’s Seiko diver’s watch was created, its designers had only one thought in mind; to build a diver’s watch that delivered the reliability, durability, precision and legibility that serious adventurers required. Little did they know that a subsequent version of the watch with this same characteristic case design was destined to develop a worldwide following and earn the affectionate and unforgettable nickname of the “turtle”.
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Bell & Ross continues with with their three main themes of Land, Air and Sea. With new styles, new cases and a new campaign. We begin with the BR 03-92 MA-1 inspired by the iconic USAF MA-1 flight jacket. Case is in green ceramic at S$5,700 LE 999 pieces. The strap is reversible to showRead More
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Seiko’s archive is full of exceptional and much-loved dive watches. One of the brightest lights in this pantheon is the 6105, a real workhorse of the 1970s, and a distinctive one at that - thanks to its large, cushiony case and a crown at four. And while the visuals of the watch certainly didn’t hurt, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition SLA033 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Luminox celebrates 30 years anniversary of its founding this year. We start with 30th Anniversary Limited Edition. LE 730 pieces. SS case 42mm, ceramic bezel. Case back embossed with a star sheiks as a nod to the American origins. Quartz movement. Price S$1,500. Next the ICE-SAR introduced in Oct 2018 in carbon, is renewed withRead More
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TAG focuses on their new innovation this year – the carbon hairspring, with a whole collection using the innovative new material (for hairspring). Touted to be an alternative to silicon, the carbon hairspring is the world’s first. Developed in-house by TAG Heuer, it is currently only on TAG Heuer. First off the Autavia Isograph aRead More
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Bronze - that gold-toned alloy that only gets better with age - has continued its domination of the watch world, and the latest brand to be converted is TAG Heuer, who this week released two bronze versions of their brand new three-handed Autavia. Structurally, it’s the same as the steel Autavias - 42mm across, powered by … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: TAG Heuer joins the bronze brigade with the Autavia appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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F. Berthoud has always been a favorite of ours. And this Basel, they introduce a new caliber. Equipped with an age of the moon display, the movement is based FB-1 but 30% of the caliber has been reworked to add the new functionality. The age of the moon is displayed on a sector dial atRead More
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Zenith focus the 50th Anniversary of the El Primero. We begin with the Zenith Defy Inventor – the commercial edition of the Defy Lab launched in 2017 which we have covered in detail. Case size 44mm in titanium case and aeronity bezel. The frequency is increased from 15Hz to 18Hz. Now triple certified: Chronometer CertifiedRead More
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Junghans celebrates 100 years of Bauhaus with Max Bill designs. First the Jughans max bill Automatic 100 year Bauhaus. Design elements are faithful to the Bauhaus school. LE 1000 pieces in SS with black Pvd at €1225 w German VAT. Shown on the left in the photo below. The new watch is 38mm and onRead More
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Focus of this year from Casio is the carbon series. Now available throughout the range. Evolving from resin to metal and now carbon. First the Gravitymaster GWR-B1000. Triple shock resist, radio controlled, solar powered. Flyback Chrono, dial dial world time. Bezel is made of 52 layers of carbon sheeting. A carbon monocoque case made byRead More
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Breitling continues to impress with more releases for modestly priced watches done well. We begin with the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Norton. S$11,800 with deployant buckle. This Premier B01 is new dial execution in Black with gold numerals and a collaboration with Norton Motorcycles. Next is an almost identical replica of the original ofRead More
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A new independent joins the top echelon of watchmaking with a watch in a new material – cuprum 479. Cuprum is an alloy being patented by Alchemist made of 80% copper, silver and gold. Copper is know from Egyptian times to have curative properties. The new watch is called Cu29. Complications: cylindrical balance, Twin barrelsRead More
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In the weeks and days leading up to Basel, the tension, speculation and near-hysteria around Rolex’s impending releases is palpable, and this year was no different. And while the popular predictions in the lead-up to Baselworld 2019 were the usual mix of near misses and safe guesses, that didn’t stop the Rolex watches - especially … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The 3 new Rolex releases that had everyone talking at Baselworld 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The twin brands of Moser and Hautlence continue to amaze us. With the new Kinetic from Hautlence and a Minute Repeater from Moser. First up, the Moser Endeavour Minute Repeater Black Concept. The first round Repeater from Moser with a one minute flying tourbillon. Good sounding. Hammers visible dial side. CHF 320,000 LE 10pcs inRead More
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TAG Heuer’s Basel 2019 collection had a particularly clear focus, and that focus was Autavia. It’s a watch inspired by TAG Heuer’s enviable heritage - Autavia is a combination of automotive and aviation, and dates back to when Heuer was making cockpit timers in the 1930s. This latest version is a clear nod to the past, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: TAG Heuer’s latest releases from Baselworld 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Italian fashion label and couture house named for its founders are adding to their alta orologeria lines with a brand new in-house movement, the DG 01 at Baselworld 2019.
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There’s a unifying theme to Grand Seiko’s 2019 collection – and no, it’s not the exquisite dials or case work, though those are all very much in evidence. No, this year it’s all about the mighty Spring Drive, a movement (which we’ve explained here) that is unique to Grand Seiko, and appropriately enough, 20 years … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Our pick of the best Grand Seiko watches of 2019, fresh from Baselworld appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Have you ever wondered how Time+Tide came to be? Who are the people behind it? Apart from Andrew and Felix that is. And, hey, what exactly happened for us to grow from a watch Instagram account in Melbourne, Australia, with 18 followers in 2014 to be here at Baselworld for the I don’t know how … ContinuedThe post How did Time and Tide even get here? This is a short video that tells our story, and it involves chocolate appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A quick look at the new Zodiac Aerospace GMT reissue for Baselworld 2019. Follow along for specs, insights, model history, and more.
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With the 2019 collection, Bulgari has turned the codes of haute horlogerie on their head to create a range of multi-tasking timepieces for the 21st century.
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It’s no secret that the Octo Finissimo has been a watch that’s kick-started the heart of Bulgari’s recent string of critical hits. And now the collection has - in addition to the core time-only model, minute repeaters and tourbillons - a chronograph. And not just any chronograph, the world’s thinnest. This watch took Bulgari almost three years … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Thin just got complicated with the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Greubel Forsey marries their GMT with the ultra complicated Quadruple Tourbillon to give us the GMT Quadruple Tourbillon. Details, specs and price within.
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REVOLUTION heads down to Roy and Sacha Davidoff’s retail outfit in Geneva to talk about rare, collectible and awesome Speedmasters. Happy #SpeedyTuesday everyone.
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