Hodinkee
Watch Spotting: What's On Roger Smith's Wrist?
No, it's not one of his own. But it's a fitting choice for one of horology's modern masters.
Results for Mother of Pearl Dial
34,363 articles · 155 videos found · page 893 of 1151
Hodinkee
Quill & Pad
Breitling Super AVI Collection 2021: Come Fly With Me!
Breitling’s new 2021 Super AVI collection highlights its ongoing commitment to a foundational pillar of the brand: aviation-inspired timepieces. Nancy Olson thinks that this collection embodies that sense of nostalgia for the early days of aviation when pilots relied on their watches as onboard tools.
Time+Tide
INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supermarine Descent II is a GMT diver with supermodel looks
Every once in a while, a watch just grabs me right in the feels. And oh boy, does this watch get me. I’ve been a Bremont fan for some time, especially of the original Supermarine 500, an elegant yet bomb-proof diver, executed at an extremely high level of craftsmanship. If Bremont were looking for a … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supermarine Descent II is a GMT diver with supermodel looks appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Deployant
Review: Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar, new from Glashütte Original
Glashütte Original extends their Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar with a new model in stainless steel, in a very fine matte opaline rose gold dial.
Time+Tide
My adventure watch - this is what I wear when shooting, fishing or hunting…
My collection has some reasonably serious luxury sports watches in it from the likes of Rolex, Omega et al. Watches that will withstand more rigours and abuse than I’m ever likely to throw at them. However, when I’m off outdoors – four-wheel driving, shooting, fishing or hunting – they stay safely locked away and I typically … ContinuedThe post My adventure watch – this is what I wear when shooting, fishing or hunting… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
INTRODUCING: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Monopusher Edition “Le Petit Prince”
A pilot’s watch has long been considered a cornerstone of any well-rounded watch collection. And when you talk about flieger-type pilot’s watches, the International Watch Company is probably the marque that comes to mind, specifically, their Big Pilot. Well, the Big Pilot lineup just got bigger. If you’ve come this far, you probably know a … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Monopusher Edition “Le Petit Prince” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
HODINKEE Radio: Do Watches Make Good Gifts?
The ins and outs of gifting a watch (and a few handy alternatives).
Time+Tide
MICRO MONDAYS: The RZE Fortitude delivers a rugged pilot’s watch for under $500
What is it about pilot watches that makes them so popular? Is it their historically superior legibility? Maybe it’s the incorporation of aeronautical elements into the design? Or is it that utilitarian aesthetic that speaks to everyone’s collector spirit? Whatever the reasons are, it’s impossible to not see how passionate people get about their pilot … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The RZE Fortitude delivers a rugged pilot’s watch for under $500 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
Virgil Abloh’s watches blazed as brightly as the man himself
The late Virgil Abloh, who died of a rare form of cancer yesterday, packed a hell of a lot into his 41 years. The Louis Vuitton artistic director and founder of the Off-White label was revered as one of the most influential designers in the fashion industry for the way he brought streetwear aesthetics to luxury. … Continued
Time+Tide
EDITOR’S PICKS: The best Grand Seiko watches - and movements - according to @mrgrandseiko
Editor’s note: Quality not quantity? Grand Seiko proves that you can actually do both. The sheer output of the Japanese brand is extraordinary. It feels like they’re constantly releasing new product across a bewildering range of categories from diving watches to GMTs and diamond-studded dress watches to pieces that walk the line between sporty and … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICKS: The best Grand Seiko watches – and movements – according to @mrgrandseiko appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
DUBAI DIARIES: “In Dubai, you could fall asleep on the street with your Richard Mille and it would be there when you wake up” - Pierre Biver
We are nearing the end of Dubai Watch Week 2021, but we are approaching the finish line strong. The day remained packed with Horology Forums, Collectors Lounge sessions, Creative Hubs, Masterclasses and more. Later on in the evening things kicked into a higher gear, fitting when you consider the topic of discussion was the 40Hz … ContinuedThe post DUBAI DIARIES: “In Dubai, you could fall asleep on the street with your Richard Mille and it would be there when you wake up” – Pierre Biver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
INTRODUCING: The Norqain Neverest Night Sight comes lumed up and ready for adventure
In my less than a decade of collecting, I’ve come to categorise watch brands into two distinct groups. The first consists of brands that simply make watches. There is no specific target audience. A little bit of everything is thrown on the plate for as many people as possible to enjoy. The second group of … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Norqain Neverest Night Sight comes lumed up and ready for adventure appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
My 3-year-old is fascinated by watches. So why do I feel so conflicted?
So I was tidying up my kids’ playroom, forlornly trying to return a vague semblance of order to the overturned buckets of Lego and stray pieces of railway track. Picking up a toy fire engine, I noticed a metallic rattle coming from within. When I peered inside, I was thrilled by what I found. It was … ContinuedThe post My 3-year-old is fascinated by watches. So why do I feel so conflicted? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Deployant
Review: new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor Steel
Parmigiani's offering is well designed and executed and provides a subtle alternative to the crowded steel bracelet watch category. The thinness of the watch and the utility of a simple time only haute horologerie bracelet watch makes for a highly versatile stealth wealth timepiece. This segment popularized by the two-handed ultra thin models of Genta lineage has seen a resurgence in the past few years. Considering how unattainable these pieces have become of late, consumers have turned to alternatives.
Time+Tide
The Collector’s Crossroads: Why I don’t have a grail watch
It’s that time of year again. Black Friday. Where authorised dealers are pitching some of the best deals you’ve seen all year. Brands are ready to turn over old stock at amazing discounts with some of the marquee watches of the past slowly whispering in your ear: “Buy me. You know you want to. I … ContinuedThe post The Collector’s Crossroads: Why I don’t have a grail watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
Wristshots: The Story So Far, What Works And What To Avoid
If you like watches at all, you have certainly seen wristshots and perhaps you have even posted a few of your own. Like the selfie, wristshots seem to be ubiquitous these days. But where did wristshots come from, why do they exist, and what are the pitfalls to look out for? GaryG shares a few tips on what he has learned works and what doesn't.
SJX Watches
Girard-Perregaux Unveils the La Esmeralda Tourbillon “à Secret” Eternity Edition
Most famous for the triple-golden bridge tourbillon, Girard-Perregaux is paying tribute to that 19th century invention the La Esmeralda Tourbillon “à Secret” Eternity Edition, which arrives just in time for its 230th anniversary. The latest La Esmeralda Tourbillon is strikingly different from its predecessors – clearly no expense was spared in its decoration. Lavishly hand-engraved and enamelled – front and back and even on the sides of the case – the La Esmeralda even incorporates a novel movement finishing technique known as concave anglage on its gold bridges. The original La Esmeralda was a late-19th century pocket watch sold by a Mexican retailer of the same name Initial thoughts Girard-Perregaux has reinterpreted the triple bridge constructions in many different ways, resulting in a large family of “bridge” watches that includes an ultra-modern example with “flying” bridges and even one without a tourbillon at all. Still the La Esmeralda manages to stand out – by a large margin – because it’s truly exquisite. The decoration is magnificent, while also being faithful to the original with its equestrian theme. In fact, it surpasses the one-off La Esmeralda Tourbillon “à Secret” made in 2018, both in terms of style and artisanal quality. Even from a distance, the La Esmeralda is clearly different from past triple-bridge models, though the traditional arrow-shaped bridges remain obvious. The dial features two golden horses, each replac...
Time+Tide
The Omega Aqua Terra XXL is a whopping great land yacht for the wrist
Today a rough count yields just over 61 Aqua Terra variations in the Omega range. There are iterations as small as 30mm and offered in both quartz and mechanical. Precious metal and gem-set versions sit next to the Ultra Light golf editions crafted out of Gamma Titanium with a pop-out shrouded crown. From time-only to … ContinuedThe post The Omega Aqua Terra XXL is a whopping great land yacht for the wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Sharp Edge GMT SPB273J1
The Seiko Sharp Edge GMT has been a sleeper hit of late, further blurring the lines between Seiko and Grand Seiko. Existing in the upper echelons of Seiko’s catalogue, they’ve managed to make a watch that costs over $2000AUD seem like an absolute bargain. The SPB273J1 is a particularly enticing reference that will undoubtedly have … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Sharp Edge GMT SPB273J1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
The Bovet 19thirty UAE Anniversary Edition With Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons
To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the United Arab Emirates, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons worked with Bovet to create an exceptional version of the 19thirty that stands out in its use of color. Martin Green thinks the green-and-orange color combination works so well he wonders why it isn't seen more (and why he didn't think of it himself).
SJX Watches
Up Close: Grand Seiko Heritage Collection SBGH287 “Snow on Blue Lake”
For the third year running Grand Seiko’s distributor in Southeast Asia gets a limited edition exclusively available in the markets it represents, namely Brunei, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, and Singapore. Following the large and sporty “Champagne Diamond” of 2020, this year’s edition is just right in terms of size, style and function. The Heritage Collection SBGH287 “Snow on Blue Lake” is classic Grand Seiko – it’s an automatic with time and date – in a compact, 40 mm package that’s quintessential Grand Seiko in style. But its best feature – as is often the case with Grand Seiko limited editions – is the textured dial that’s finely grained and rendered in pale blue, a colour meant to evoke fresh snow as it reflects the colour of the blue sky. Initial thoughts Going by its previous editions, it is clear that Grand Seiko’s representative in the Southeast Asia, Thong Sia Group, has a good eye. With the brand already offering a seemingly endless stream of iterations in familiar colours and textures, it is surely challenging to conceive of something that combines existing elements while still being unusual and tasteful, but Thong Sia and Grand Seiko aced it. With its light blue palette, the dial of the SBGH287 calls to mind past models like the SBGA407 “Blue Snowflake” and SBGY007 “Omiwatari”, but its texture is different from either of the two. The finish is granular and slightly sparkly, living up to its snowy nickname. Dial aside, the ...
Time+Tide
DUBAI WIND DOWN: “Rolex is actually the most authentic watch brand in the industry” - Maximilian Büsser
Another day of Dubai Watch Week comes to an end and the insightful discussions and excitement of fresh novelties keep coming. While I have only been here for days, I already feel at home on the fair grounds and, with the new friends I have made throughout the week, it is as if we have … ContinuedThe post DUBAI WIND DOWN: “Rolex is actually the most authentic watch brand in the industry” – Maximilian Büsser appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Deployant
Chillout TGIFridays: Bvlgari unveils revamped new MBS boutique
Bvlgari reopens the duplex boutique in Marina Bay Sands in Singapore after the completion of extensive renovations. Chillout TGIFridays brings you there.
Time+Tide
The CODE41 NB24 Edition 2 Chronograph offers complex Swiss watchmaking at an accessible price
If you’ve always found yourself attracted to the highly technical mechanical movements produced by the upper echelons of Swiss horology, but have been put off by the sometimes staggering cost of entry, CODE41 would like to talk to you. The focus of the conversation would be the CODE41 NB24 Edition 2 Chronograph, further pushing the … ContinuedThe post The CODE41 NB24 Edition 2 Chronograph offers complex Swiss watchmaking at an accessible price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Introducing the Ressence Type 1 Slim DX2
A limited edition watch showcasing Ressence’s technical ingenuity blended with a multi-faceted dial design playing on light and Arabian geometric patterns
Time+Tide
Andrew’s escape to Switzerland to visit Longines
This video was never scheduled to happen. However, waking up on a crisp Saturday morning in Neuchatel with Marcus our Creative Director and video master on hand, I could not resist dragging him out of his room and into the fresh Swiss weekend atmosphere. The mission was really just to recap what we had done … ContinuedThe post Andrew’s escape to Switzerland to visit Longines appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
GoS Norrsken Blue Guilloche: A Glow That Beckons You North
The GoS Blue Norrsken (whose name is Swedish for “northern lights”) is a masterful three-way collaboration honoring the fantastic displays of the aurora borealis as seen in the boutique brand’s home country Sweden.
Revolution
Introducing the De Bethune DB25 Perpetual Calendar in Green
Joining the harvest of green-dialled watches released this year, De Bethune’s green iteration of its DB25 Perpetual Calendar is anything but conventional.
Time+Tide
DUBAI DIARIES: ”We’re like kids on holiday without our parents,” says famous watchmaker
What is Dubai Watch Week all about? That’s a question I’m starting a lot of my conversations here with to understand why so many of the industry’s luminaries have travelled halfway around the world to attend. And on Day 1, I heard the best answer yet. Unfortunately I can’t name names, but let’s just say … ContinuedThe post DUBAI DIARIES: ”We’re like kids on holiday without our parents,” says famous watchmaker appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Deployant
Review: new Yema Wristmaster Adventurer
In our modestly priced reviews, we take a look at the new Yema Wristmaster Adventurer, a vintage-remake of the classic Yema watches in the 1960s.