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Review: Perfection Through Symmetry - The Akrivia Chronomètre Contemporain
We bring you the details and our thoughts on the sublime AkriviA Chronomètre Contemporain, part of the new Rexhep Rexhepi collection.
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HANDS-ON: The Golden Snowflake - Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive SBGA259
Grand Seiko’s Snowflake (the more evocative name for the SBGA211 née SBGA011) is undoubtedly one of the most popular watches in their line-up, and understandably so. With its titanium case, seductive Spring Drive movement and one of the best-loved dials in the business, it’s remained unchanged (reference number and dial naming convention) since 2010 (see … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Golden Snowflake – Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive SBGA259 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EDITOR’S PICK: As speculation rises about Idris Elba as Bond, we speculate about 007’s next watch
Editor’s note: Speculation that Big Idris Elba might be the next man to don the Tom Ford tux and strap on the Walther and take over from Daniel Craig as the next Bond has once again reared its head, and honestly this is something we can all get behind (side note, Esquire’s suggestion of Thandie Newton … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: As speculation rises about Idris Elba as Bond, we speculate about 007’s next watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Longines HydroConquest receives a substantive, stylish upgrade
If we’re guilty of one thing when it comes to Longines watches here at Time+Tide, it’s that we maybe focus a little too hard on their heritage heat. It’s something that Andrew realised a while back when he explored their outstanding Master collection, and it’s something I realised at Basel when I saw the latest … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Longines HydroConquest receives a substantive, stylish upgrade appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Timex x Greats Bayman Dive Watch
One of the first things people might notice about this watch is its size and sand-blasted case. At 43mm, it's pushing the limits for me personally but for something as casual and carefree as the Bayman, I think the size works together with the overall vibe.
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Day-Date
It’s easy to think of the Carrera as purely a collection of chronographs, as that complication is where its roots and, indeed, heart lies. But for a long time the TAG Heuer Carrera has been about more than just sports timers. It’s evolved into something more, a shorthand for sports pedigree and precision. This is … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Day-Date appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Sporting Life - Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 2018 Polaris Collection
As Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces a new pillar in the form of the elegant and sporty Polaris collection, Revolution takes a look at the collection and the timepiece that inspired it.
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Marathon GSAR ‘Grey Maple’ Automatic Dive Watch
Marathon honors their heritage and has announced a limited edition Marathon GSAR 'Grey Maple' Automatic. It's an interesting balance of sport utility and charming decoration, which typically isn't associated with a static design like the GSAR.
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Tooled Up: The Rolex Explorer II Reference 1655
A slow burner in terms of its popularity and, therefore, less ubiquitous than some other models, Revolution takes a look at the five iterations of the Rolex Explorer 2.
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IN-DEPTH: Colour comes to play with the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph
The story in a second: Classic Carrera. More colour. If you spend more than a few minutes in the sometimes crazy world of watches, it’s easy to lose perspective. You can very quickly get caught up in the hullabaloo of new this, in-house that, and proprietary the other. But while all that stuff is cool … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Colour comes to play with the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Going Gucci
Gucci relaunches its timepieces by revisiting its watchmaking roots. revolution talks with Piero Braga, president and CEO of Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry.
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The Rolex GMT-Master: A Chronology
Military aviation fills our imagination with romance, adventure and derring-do, but it is the transformative democratisation of civilian aviation that opens new horizons by bringing peoples and goods closer together on our spinning planet. And in this, there are few more emblematic of hopping across time zones in the golden age of jet travel than the Rolex GMT-Master.
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HANDS-ON: The Chanel J12 Untitled
So deeply has Chanel’s J12 become embedded in the canon of 21st-century design, it’s easy to forget that it was introduced only 18 years ago. From the original model – a chic, sporty and androgynous piece in black ceramic that Chanel’s then artistic director, Jacques Helleu, had designed to wear himself – it has evolved … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Chanel J12 Untitled appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Glashütte Original - German Excellence
Revolution’s editor-in-chief goes in search of German quality and finds Glashütte Original as its standard bearer.
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Review: Gold Standard - The Girrard-Perregaux Classic Bridges 45 mm
We bring you the details and our thoughts on Girrard-Perregaux's latest interpretation of the famous gold bridges, the Classic Bridges 45 mm.
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Square cased dive watches - The Bell & Ross BR03-92 Diver
Bell & Ross watches is known for its military associations, in particular from the instrument panel of the pilot’s cockpit. The BR03 line is especially iconic to the brand, as the foundational design icon for its square shaped case, and legible dial display.
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VIDEO: The detail in the deep blue dial - Seiko’s Shippo Enamel SPB073
Often the best watches are those that come with a story attached. Sometimes that story can be attached to momentous events or achievements the watch is associated with, or the accomplishments of those who wore it. It can also be a story of how it’s made and who it’s made by. Such is the case … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The detail in the deep blue dial – Seiko’s Shippo Enamel SPB073 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ask Me Anything: The A. Lange & Söhne Pour le Mérite
A compilation of some of the questions received and answered by the Chief Editor. Ask me anything on the A. Lange & Söhne Pour le Mérite.
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Rolex Partners with the United States Tennis Association
Rolex is now the Official Timekeeper and Official Timepiece of tennis’s US Open.
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INTRODUCING: Three times the charm - the Franck Muller Vanguard Master Banker Skeleton
If watch brands were Facebook relationship statuses, Franck Muller would be “It’s complicated”. Not because the Swiss-based manufacturer has commitment problems but, rather, quite the opposite. Since its beginnings in Genthod – located in the countryside of Geneva – the innovative brand has been committed to upholding its reputation as the “Master of Complications”. And … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Three times the charm – the Franck Muller Vanguard Master Banker Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ultra-Cool Omega
The perfection of the Omega Ultraman and First Wrist-Chronograph Limited Edition.
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 12, July 2018 - A Heuer-heavy edition
This month was an interesting one, and, as you’ll see, jam-packed with one particular brand. I’ll put this Heuer-overload down to the fact I spent quite a bit of time with local car enthusiasts, who have a lot of time for the brand - especially their chronographs. Let’s kick things off. Local gent Charith recently picked up … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 12, July 2018 – A Heuer-heavy edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Lange Way to the Top
Vintage cars, fine watchmaking and the future of our industry with A Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid.
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ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper
From the People’s Champion to the people’s choice. Over the past year, semi-retired professional wrestler and Hollywood megastar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has earned himself $US125 million, the highest-ever total for acting in the 20-year history of the Forbes’ Highest-Paid Celebrity List – which ranks him at number five, and up 17 spots from last … ContinuedThe post ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The new value proposition: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic
The Bulgari Octo collection was first launched in 2012, a classic re-invented with a new circular octagon design. While sceptics took slowly to the new line, the Octo Finissimo has steadily gained ground and a reputation for building top of the line haute horologe timepieces.
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IN-DEPTH: Luxury sports done right - the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton
The story in a second: Contemporary design and classic size make this a winning combination. It’s no secret that the Defy is Zenith’s darling this year. Baselworld 2018 saw them release a swag of different versions, including the crazy Zero G, the impressive chronograph, and this watch, the comparatively simple Classic. And while it may … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Luxury sports done right – the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Seals Watches Review: The Dark Seal
A review of the Seals Dark Seal with specs and live photos. Will this rugged, affordable dive-style watch be the perfect fit for your next adventure?
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Master Stroke - The Rolex GMT-Master: Part 1
As the Crown and Shield each release their own version of the legendary “Pepsi”, revolution takes a guided tour through the first three decades of Rolex’s celebrated pilot’s watch, the GMT-Master.
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Vostok Amphibia: Everything You Need To Know
Cut through the noise and get the facts, stats, and insights you need in order to understand the Vostok Amphibia - one of the most iconic and less understood pieces in dive watch history.
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OPINION: An open letter to those that I’ve wrist stalked
To all the strangers on the streets, in the cafes, and just generally going about your own business … I have no shame in admitting that I am a wrist stalker. If you’re a regular reader, then chances are you’re one, too. We all do it. Some of us are just better than others and … ContinuedThe post OPINION: An open letter to those that I’ve wrist stalked appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.