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Our motorbike competition is closed, but the digital buying guide is still free to download

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.

Time to Move: Omega Manufacture

Omega Manufacture DEPLOYANT - May 15, 2019

Time to Move: Omega Manufacture

The building is an environmental friendly optimized for production, and constructed in concrete and wood. The visit began with the automated central stock warehouse. The warehouse is built in the center of the factory for optimal operations. Totally automated with robots, only two employees operate the entire system and it runs 24/7. The operations continueRead More

Live from Time to Move: Manufacture Breguet

Breguet DEPLOYANT - May 14, 2019

Live from Time to Move: Manufacture Breguet

The second brand we visited is Breguet in Le Brassus. Breguet now comprise of five buildings totaling 21,000 sm about 800 employees. We started at the machining room. Full of multi axis CNC machines making the movement blanks and plates. We next went to the beveling specialist. The raw piece is filed to beveled eachRead More

Howling: The Wolf Men

Howling: The Wolf Men

Revolution USA treks to the Brighton area in the UK to sit down with the fourth and fifth generations of WOLF men.

Sunday Rewind: The HODINKEE Team (Circa Three Years Ago) Picks Their Favorite Watches Under $5,000

Sunday Rewind: The HODINKEE Team (Circa Three Years Ago) Picks Their Favorite Watches Under $5,000

Past and present staffers make a case for some of their favorite (and more accessible) watches, but are they still good choices?

INSIGHT: The horologist’s guide to the galaxy

INSIGHT: The horologist’s guide to the galaxy

For generations, the business of buying and selling watches has remained remarkably stable. But all that’s changed in the digital age. This is your guide to watch buying in the 21st century, which originally appeared in our buying guide NOW, which you can download here. You can’t buy the above watch. It was made in a … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: The horologist’s guide to the galaxy appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Grand Seiko Elegance Collection SBGZ001 DEPLOYANT May 11, 2019

Grand Seiko Elegance Collection SBGZ001

The new Grand Seiko Elegance collection which marks the 20th anniversary of Spring Drive, reveals a new manual-winding thin dress series. The collection is made up of four different models, with the most talked about model, the Platinum SBGZ001 with a hammered case and snowflake dial.

Two-tone done right - the Tudor Black Bay S&G;

Tudor Black Bay S&G; Editor’s May 10, 2019

Two-tone done right - the Tudor Black Bay S&G;

Editor’s note: The last few years has seen an increasing number of two-tone releases - even several in yellow (!) gold. All of which only confirms that bi-metallic watches are back in a big way. One of the best is the Tudor Black Bay S&G;. Here it is in all its steel and gold glory … ContinuedThe post Two-tone done right – the Tudor Black Bay S&G; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

When is it OK to wear a gold watch?

When is it OK to wear a gold watch?

Editor’s note: Steel is all the rage these days, with premiums for coveted models exceeding that of the comparable gold version. This fact alone is a compelling argument for gold. But it can be tricky to know when and how to wear it. After all, you may not want to rock into the office with … ContinuedThe post When is it OK to wear a gold watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Povey’s Picks: Sotheby’s Important Watches, Geneva

Patek Philippe watches May 8, 2019

Povey’s Picks: Sotheby’s Important Watches, Geneva

The upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches sale in Geneva has strong offerings of Patek Philippe watches and manual-wind Daytonas.

Have Montblanc Orbis Terrarum, will travel

Montblanc Orbis Terrarum will travel May 8, 2019

Have Montblanc Orbis Terrarum, will travel

Editor’s note: Last Baselworld (2018, not 2019), I decided to mix things up a little and leave my normal bunch of plain and simple three-handers at home for something a little, um, busier. Well, a lot busier if we’re honest. But trust me, all the colours and text on the dial of the Montblanc Orbis Terrarum … ContinuedThe post Have Montblanc Orbis Terrarum, will travel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: 6 classic men’s watches for your budget

LIST: 6 classic men’s watches for your budget

Pitching any ‘best of’ list is always more effective when you have very strict parameters and are forced to think sideways to come up with creative suggestions. Being asked to come up with a list of the best classic watches for different budgets is not easy. Less so, when one considers how open to interpretation … ContinuedThe post LIST: 6 classic men’s watches for your budget appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The New Oris Divers 65 Chronograph (Ref: 01 771 7744 4354)

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Oris Divers 65 Chronograph Ref May 6, 2019

The New Oris Divers 65 Chronograph (Ref: 01 771 7744 4354)

The Oris Diver 65 line is honestly an incredible execution of the often-chased "vintage-look-modern-design" aesthetic, and with this new Chronograph line, we see that being continued.

INTRODUCING: The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good”

IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus May 5, 2019

INTRODUCING: The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good”

The substantial and subtly blue IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” is the 13th (unlucky for some, but clearly not IWC) edition watch celebrating the Schaffhausen-based brand’s partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good, which leverages the power of sport to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage. It’s a cause as worthy as the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph is not your average Speedy

Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph May 4, 2019

This Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph is not your average Speedy

Editor’s note: It’s no secret that there are heaps of Speedy variants to choose from, and typically we veer towards the more classical versions. Which is why we were so surprised by this Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph. It’s two-tone, with a silver dial and a green bezel. Not what we’d normally pick. But also, absolutely awesome. … ContinuedThe post This Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph is not your average Speedy appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

RECOMMENDED READING: Farer’s growth begs the question - when does a microbrand stop being micro?

Farer s growth begs May 4, 2019

RECOMMENDED READING: Farer’s growth begs the question - when does a microbrand stop being micro?

Broadly speaking, microbrand is a term used to describe smaller watch brands - typically with few staff, outsourced production and a direct-to-consumer business model. The other thing to note is that there is a lot of them, typically waxing and waning in terms of favour. But sometimes these brands gain a critical momentum that starts to … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Farer’s growth begs the question – when does a microbrand stop being micro? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time

Rolex May 2, 2019

5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time 

Congratulations. You’ve decided to join one of the premier families in the watchmaking universe. That first decision to buy Rolex is seen by many as a rite of passage all watch lovers should experience at some point during their collecting career, and it’s one we support wholeheartedly. Since the renaissance of mechanical watchmaking began in the … ContinuedThe post 5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HOW TO: Buy your first good watch

Ming you haven’t just stumbled May 1, 2019

HOW TO: Buy your first good watch

Stepping into a luxury jewellers, pockets full of the hard-earned cash you’re planning to drop on your first proper timepiece, can be a daunting prospect. In fact, assuming you haven’t just stumbled into a vast fortune and you’re buying a luxury watch simply because you assume it’s the done thing, there is no doubt your … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Buy your first good watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Why are Swiss watches considered the best?

Why are Swiss watches considered the best?

This is something we get asked a lot. And not just by newcomers to the industry. To some minds, it instantly sticks out like a sore thumb that the Swiss products are regarded as sacrosanct and that the wares of all other nations should fall in line behind the masters. But to others, it just … ContinuedThe post Why are Swiss watches considered the best? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

So hot it hurts, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Apr 30, 2019

So hot it hurts, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST

Editor’s note: It’s not new, but it’s oh-so-hot and nigh on impossible to get. Read on for our review of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST - and weep … When the watchfam get together, it’s only a matter of time before the hot topic of grail watches rears its curious head. It’s … ContinuedThe post So hot it hurts, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

RECOMMENDED READING: Have you ever seen a digital Monaco before? Meet the TAG Heuer Monaco Sixty Nine

TAG Heuer Monaco Sixty Nine One Apr 30, 2019

RECOMMENDED READING: Have you ever seen a digital Monaco before? Meet the TAG Heuer Monaco Sixty Nine

One of the things I really like about this whole watch thing is that I can still be surprised. And when I spotted this post from the truly excellent Calibre 11, one of the leading resources for all things TAG Heuer and Heuer. Now, I’m not claiming that I’m all over the Monaco - … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Have you ever seen a digital Monaco before? Meet the TAG Heuer Monaco Sixty Nine appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Blacked-out - the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic ceramic

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic ceramic Apr 30, 2019

HANDS-ON: Blacked-out - the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic ceramic

In 2014, with the launch of its first Octo Finissimo (hand-wound) models, Bulgari rewrote the rules of skinny. Until then, an ultra-thin watch was defined by discreet styling, a round case, precious metal – in short, the ultimate dress watch. Then along came Octo Finissimo, with its shape-shifting trick of looking both supermodel-skinny and swaggeringly … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blacked-out – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

We answer the dreaded “if you could only have one watch” question …

We answer the dreaded “if you could only have one watch” question …

Editor’s note: Full disclosure, this is 100 per cent hypothetical - no watch collections were harmed in the making of this list. Having said that, it’s a very fun hypothetical. Let me be clear from the outset, this is a ridiculous challenge. It’s clearly hypothetical and I’m pretty sure none of us has any plans … ContinuedThe post We answer the dreaded “if you could only have one watch” question … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

RECOMMENDED READING: Menswear legend Sid Mashburn explains his watch collection

RECOMMENDED READING: Menswear legend Sid Mashburn explains his watch collection

Sid Mashburn is a veteran menswear designer with an eponymous label. He also has quite nice taste in watches. Mr Mashburn, his clothes and his watches are all on show in this video from US-based retailer Crown & Caliber. I’ve found that there’s usually a degree of overlap in the Venn diagram of clothes guys and … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Menswear legend Sid Mashburn explains his watch collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Our Royal Enfield competition is open - enter now to win a Stealth Black Time+Tide Classic 500 Special Edition

Our Royal Enfield competition is open - enter now to win a Stealth Black Time+Tide Classic 500 Special Edition

It’s black. It’s inspired by Bobber bikes from the ’50s. And it could be yours. Our competition to win a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle is open. Entrants can also win one of hundreds of premium ballistic nylon Time+Tide NATO straps instantly. Enter to win a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle … ContinuedThe post Our Royal Enfield competition is open – enter now to win a Stealth Black Time+Tide Classic 500 Special Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar explained

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Apr 28, 2019

HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar explained

To understand the Vacheron Constantin Twin Beat, we need to begin with a universal truth: in most areas of life, the most meaningful innovations are those that address real-life needs, solving practical problems in a sensible way. And those solutions come through questioning orthodox assumptions. In the case of mechanical watches, the received wisdom is … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar explained appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Two faces, both awesome. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Apr 27, 2019

Two faces, both awesome. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold

Editor’s note: The Reverso is, hands down, one of the all-time classic watch designs. And now, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold is double the fun with twice the dials … Believe it or not, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the original sports watches. The oft-quoted origin story about this iconic rectangle is … ContinuedThe post Two faces, both awesome. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Astor + Banks: The Sea Ranger

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Astor + Banks: The Sea Ranger

Initial impressions of the newly released Astor + Banks Sea Ranger - a 40mm diver that combines a field watch and a diver - check it out.

Review: The new Zenith DEFY Inventor

Zenith DEFY Inventor DEPLOYANT - Apr 27, 2019

Review: The new Zenith DEFY Inventor

Zenith released a new first in watchmaking technology, with the 100th of a second chronograph named DEFY El Primero 21 – which began in 2017. The same year, Zenith unveiled DEFY Lab, an ‘archetype’ regulated by a revolutionary oscillator developed by the Manufacture and issued in a 10- piece limited edition.

We are giving away a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle, enter on Monday

We are giving away a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle, enter on Monday

Watch lovers don’t need to be told that great things take time. And that’s certainly been the case leading up to this moment. As readers of our NOW magazine know, last year we had a little dalliance with the brand that used to inhabit our HQ space, and now lives next door. Royal Enfield. Basically, … ContinuedThe post We are giving away a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle, enter on Monday appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.