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Seiko 1970 Diver’s Re-creation Limited Mar 23, 2019

New: Seiko 1970 Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition: SLA033

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 DEPLOYANT - Mar 23, 2019

Live from Baselworld 2019: Bell & Ross

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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Rolex DEPLOYANT - Mar 23, 2019

Live from Baselworld 2019: Rolex

Our Rolex Press Release article published on Wed was a blockbuster. And here we highlight the key pieces from our hands on session. We begin with new Day Date 36, now with the C3255. We saw two in YG, one in Everose and one in WG. Two are with decorative stones. The YG green ombréRead More

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Hublot Classic Fusion Ferrari GT Mar 23, 2019

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Classic Fusion Ferrari GT

A Hublot with soft, flowing lines. Now there’s a phrase I never thought I’d write. The Ferrari–Hublot collaboration has produced a stream of watches since 2011, each time with a different look and feel: from Big Bang variations to the outstanding MP-05 LaFerrari and, two years ago, the Techframe. But where the Techframe is all … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Hublot Classic Fusion Ferrari GT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition Mar 22, 2019

HANDS-ON: The Seiko Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition SLA033

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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Edox Mar 22, 2019

Live from Baselworld 2019: Edox

Key collection for this year is the Skydiver Limited Edition 500 pcs. Vintage inspired by a 1973 commission by a para trooper. Case is 42mm enlarged from 38mm. SS with SS bracelet. Bi-directional rotating green aluminum bezel, 60 clicks per revolution. Automatic movement S$2,000. Comes with additional leather strap and travel pouch. In the picRead More

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TAG Heuer joins Mar 22, 2019

VIDEO: TAG Heuer joins the bronze brigade with the Autavia

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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Ferdinand Berthoud Mar 22, 2019

Live from Baselworld 2019: Ferdinand Berthoud

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 DEPLOYANT - Mar 22, 2019

Live from Baselworld 2019: Zenith

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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Mar 22, 2019

Whats in my bag for Baselworld 2019?

Many have asked what is the gear do we use to capture the photographs used in this site. We thought, perhaps we do one better and share with you what is in my camera bag for Baselworld. Most of the gear I carry to the shows – SIHH, Baselworld is the same. But for BaselworldRead More

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Bulgari DEPLOYANT - Mar 21, 2019

Live from Baselworld 2019: Bulgari

Bulgari breaks the thinnest records again. Fifth World Record. 2014: tourbillon. 2016: Minute Repeater. 2017: Automatc Micro Rotor. 2918: Tourbillon Automatic. And this year the GMT Chronograph. This year two incredible pieces: First the Finnissimo Chronograph GMT in sandblasted titanium case. Ultra thin Chrono movement of only 3.3mm. Case 6.9mm in an slightly larger 42mmRead More

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Casio DEPLOYANT - Mar 21, 2019

Live from Baselworld: Casio

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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Chopard DEPLOYANT - Mar 21, 2019

Live from Baselworld 2019: Chopard

Chopard continues to focus on the LUC. Lots of novelties. Here is a quick run down of the highlights. LUC Flying T Twin. First flying and the first automatic tourbillon from Chopard. 7.2mm thick. Twin barrel 65 hours. With stop tourbillon. CHF 115,000. LE 50. Rose gold. LUC XP. Savile Row inspired with strap fromRead More

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Breitling DEPLOYANT - Mar 21, 2019

Live from Baselworld: Breitling

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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Mar 21, 2019

Live from Baselworld 2019: Alchemist

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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Greubel Forsey DEPLOYANT - Mar 21, 2019

Live from Baselworld 2019: Greubel Forsey

Greubel Forsey’s tour de force this year is a combination of their ultra complicated Quadruple Tourbillon with the popular GMT. We ran the press release yesterday, with all the details. Seeing the piece on my wrist is amazing. Beautiful 3D design and magnificent finishing. And also managed to get reacquainted with the Contemporain Balancier fromRead More

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Patek Philippe DEPLOYANT - Mar 21, 2019

Live from Baselworld 2019: Patek Philippe

We are at the Grand Madison with Patek Philippe. Kicking off with the 5235/50 R-001 regulator dial  retail at S$68,300 in rose gold. 40.5mm, 10mm height. Day, date and moon. Ref 5905 Flyback Chronograph with Annual Calendar first launched in 2015 in plat, and now in RG. S$86,600. Next is the 5172 Chronograph. Handwound WGRead More

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Rolex releases Mar 21, 2019

VIDEO: The 3 new Rolex releases that had everyone talking at Baselworld 2019 

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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Urwerk UR-T8 Skull Engraved Mar 21, 2019

Introducing the Urwerk UR-T8 Skull, Engraved by King Nerd

Urwerk, Revolution and Johnny ‘King Nerd’ Dowell combine forces for the fifth time to create the five piece limited edition, UR-T8 Skull.

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TAG Heuer s latest releases from Mar 21, 2019

VIDEO: TAG Heuer’s latest releases from Baselworld 2019

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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Mar 21, 2019

Baselworld 2019: Dolce&Gabbana; introduces the DG 01 debut in-house movement

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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Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY003 – Mar 20, 2019

HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY003 - thinner, dressier

Grand Seiko has just announced its latest releases at Basel 2019 and, boy, does the Spring Drive - that unique trifecta of electronic, kinetic and magnetic energy - feature strongly. But not just the Spring Drives you know and love, with that arching power reserve at eight. No, in honour of the movement’s 20th anniversary, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY003 – thinner, dressier appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko watches Mar 20, 2019

VIDEO: Our pick of the best Grand Seiko watches of 2019, fresh from Baselworld 

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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Citizen DEPLOYANT - Mar 20, 2019

Live from Baselworld 2019: Citizen

We have admired Citizen and their technical prowess since we visited their facilities in Japan last year and have had extensive hands on with a few of their watches. For 2019, the caliber 0100 which was shown as a prototype with a sapphire crystal case in pocket watch format last year makes its commercial appearanceRead More

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Oris Aquis GMT Date Mar 20, 2019

Oris Aquis GMT Date

For Baselworld 2019, the familiar Oris Aquis has been updated with a GMT complication, making it what could very well be, the coolest and most vacation-ready version so far. Let's take a quick look at this "not-so-piloty" GMT option.

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Zodiac Aerospace GMT Reissue I'll Mar 20, 2019

Zodiac Aerospace GMT Reissue

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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Tudor watches Mar 20, 2019

LIST: A quick look at the hottest Tudor watches of Basel 2019

Tudor’s Baselworld 2019 collection is always a hotly anticipated affair, and this year the Shield offered some stylish new takes on existing models, and a distinctive diver no one saw coming.  Tudor Black Bay P01 One of the more interesting, unexpected and downright surprising releases of Baselworld 2019 has to be the Tudor Black Bay … ContinuedThe post LIST: A quick look at the hottest Tudor watches of Basel 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Citizen Eco-Drive watches Mar 20, 2019

3 new Citizen Eco-Drive watches with the Caliber 0100: world’s most precise watch

Citizen releases three new watches with the Caliber 0100, the most highest precision at +/- 1 second Available in WG, and Ti cases.

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Patek Philippe Ref 5970 - Mar 20, 2019

Patek Philippe Ref. 5970 - The Most Beautiful Classic Watch Ever Made

Patek Philippe’s Thierry Stern-designed 5970 represents generational change for the company and good investment value for the collector.

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Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph  It’s Mar 20, 2019

HANDS-ON: Thin just got complicated with the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph 

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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