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Review: Magnum Opus – The Alchemists Cu29
There's a new kid on the block and he's a bit eccentric. We bring you the details and our thoughts on the new Alchemists Cu29.
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The Value Proposition: The Swatch Skin Classic
Slim, plastic, and tons of fun.
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In the Market for a Japan Racing Dial Speedmaster?
Revolution considers the origins of the Racing Dial Speedmaster and why the 2004 Japan Racing Dial is on a superb upward price trajectory.
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Doubling down on the rainbow – the Franck Muller Double Mystery
Franck Muller’s tagline is “the master of complications”, and this watch delivers on that promise in dazzling style. This fully set Franck Muller Double Mystery from their Round collection (which goes to show that there’s more to the brand than Curvex cases) is a great example of working smart. The movement on show is the … ContinuedThe post Doubling down on the rainbow – the Franck Muller Double Mystery appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Everybody wants a Tudor Black Bay. But what about the chrono? Anyone?
Editor’s note: The Tudor Black Bay had an extraordinary beginning when it was released in 2012, with the Black Bay red finally giving the brand its flagship model. I remember seeing it in the window of the booth and basically attaching myself to the glass like an abalone. A distressed leather strap with boss-looking deployant. A rich … ContinuedThe post Everybody wants a Tudor Black Bay. But what about the chrono? Anyone? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Crazy Rich Asians just hit Netflix, watch it for the Newman that had its own bodyguard on set
Editor’s note: Crazy Rich Asians is a cracking film. It’s fresh, funny and ridiculous. For all but the 0.01% of real life Crazy Rich Asians that it – apparently – very faithfully depicts. All of that Rotten Tomatoes validation aside, it also has a watch in it that was borrowed from a collector; and came onto the … ContinuedThe post Crazy Rich Asians just hit Netflix, watch it for the Newman that had its own bodyguard on set appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come
Editor’s note: To celebrate the Aquanaut’s 20th birthday in 2017, Patek Philippe released the enlarged (from 40 to 42.2mm) and quietly in charge Aquanaut ref. 5168G. a watch that remains a reminder of the collection’s youth. In more recent years, the model has struck confident new poses such as the ref 5968A chronograph, with its popping orange … ContinuedThe post This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Zenith El Primero A386 Revival
Zenith celebrates the 50th anniversary of the El Primero by releasing a homage to the legendary high-frequency chronograph. The "revival" trilogy is a series of 3 solid gold watches in white, pink and yellow gold. To mark this anniversary, the watches are issued in 50-piece limited editions with a 50-year guarantee.
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Why Did It Take Casio So Long to Give Us the Uber-Cool G-Shock Full Metal 5000?
On a visit to Casio’s Hamura R&D; and Yamagata Premium Product Line facilities we discover why it took 35 years before the G-Shock Full Metal 5000 was possible.
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Review: the wonderful Candaux DC6 – Half Hunter Tourbillon Solstice
David Candaux extends his Half Hunter Tourbillon line with the Solstice collection - adding a touch of sportiness and splash of colour to the line.
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4 winter warmer watches for less than $6K
Editor’s note: Things certainly got cold fast in Melbourne, and we’re busy working out ways to stay warm. And that includes our wrists … The northern parts of the world might be enjoying long, lazy afternoons of relaxation and summer fun, but down here in Australia things have taken a turn for the cooler. So, … ContinuedThe post 4 winter warmer watches for less than $6K appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Time to Move: Blancpain 2019
At Time to Move, Blancpain presented vintage military-themed diver’s and pilot’s chronograph steeped in lore and mystique.
Revolution
75th Anniversary of D-Day: 6 June, 1944
We reserve a moment to remember one of the most momentous days of the 20th century, and the timepieces that soldiers on the ‘good’ side wore to war.
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Diving for squares – the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver
Editor’s note: For years, Bell & Ross has stuck safely to the skies. Then, in 2017, they came for the oceans. And we could not be happier with the switch up. The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver is a smooth evolution of the brand’s famous form … The story in a second: The Bell … ContinuedThe post Diving for squares – the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watch Spotting: Odell Beckham Jr. Rocking A Richard Mille RM 11-03 McLaren At Cleveland Browns Training Camp
And yeah, he wore it on the field.
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Review: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 11
Full hands on review of the highly anticipated Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Edition - SS and Moondust Gold version.
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Hublot’s latest cricket collab – the Aerofusion Chronograph Cricket World Cup 2019 edition hits it for six
The 2019 Cricket World Cup is underway in the UK, and official timekeepers Hublot are there, busily timing every single match. The brand has been busy in other ways, too – coming up with a tremendously on point limited edition to celebrate. It’s their second World Cup watch (you might remember the first from 2015), … ContinuedThe post Hublot’s latest cricket collab – the Aerofusion Chronograph Cricket World Cup 2019 edition hits it for six appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Mid-century modern – Tissot’s excellent Heritage Petite Seconde
Editor’s note: The Tissot Heritage Petite Seconde isn’t a new watch but, oh boy, it’s still a good-looking piece of wristwear. The simple case, numerals, and dial texture all add up to an entirely pleasing watch … The story in a second: Tissot‘s latest heritage release is another hit. In these days of the never-ending … ContinuedThe post Mid-century modern – Tissot’s excellent Heritage Petite Seconde appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Luminox Atacama Field Automatic
Luminox releases the new Atacama Field Automatic under the LAND collection, and we go hands on to do a detailed analysis of this new watch.
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Stronger from the Core: Casio G-Steel Carbon Core Guard GST-B200
The new G-Steel and Master series of watches by Casio are constructed with a Carbon Core Guard Structure. We break it down layer by layer.
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A fashionable watch with a watchmaking heart – the Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone
Sandra has a look at the bright, colourful, and very serious Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone in this in-depth review.The post A fashionable watch with a watchmaking heart – the Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Business News: How Movado Group Bounced Back
MGI lives in the watch market's toughest neighborhood. So how did it set record sales and profits last year?
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5 things you need to know about Bremont that explain why they have come so far so fast
I distinctly remember the first time my interest was piqued in Bremont. Until then, I’d seen the brand around, but not been attracted to what appeared to be pretty plum conservative designs. I’d noticed the watch in Kingsman: The Secret Service and thought it was a clever, jolly appropriate spot for such a British brand, but … ContinuedThe post 5 things you need to know about Bremont that explain why they have come so far so fast appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: How Patek Philippe became the most desirable watch brand in the world
So, this article is worth it for the image alone. Aside from the fact that Indy would never wear a 5711, it’s pretty perfect. The Patek Philippe hype is real. But beyond the sassy visuals, it’s a decent overview of the brand, its key models and how its watches are made, even if the why-they’re-in-for … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: How Patek Philippe became the most desirable watch brand in the world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Explaining just how Cartier’s incredible Révélation d’une Panthère works
Sandra takes a look at the incredible (and incredibly complex) Cartier Révélation d’une Panthère.The post Explaining just how Cartier’s incredible Révélation d’une Panthère works appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Dial for days – the Grand Seiko SBGH267
Editor’s note: At this point, saying Grand Seiko do exceptional dials is a bit of a cliché, but c’mon – look at this thing. It’s flat out incredible – delicate, detailed and still somehow fun. This is what Grand Seiko excel at, and this is why people love them … The foundation upon which modern … ContinuedThe post Dial for days – the Grand Seiko SBGH267 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Throwback Sundays: Six (more) recommendations for the Annual Calendar
We revisit our initial recommendations for Annual Calendars first made in 2015, and recommend six from more recent history.
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A look into the world of fine watch engraving with King Nerd
Editor’s note: Since we originally ran this story back in 2017, the star of @KingNerd has grown ever brighter – he’s Revolution’s in-house engraver, and works on all sorts of dopeness. Definitely worth a second look. Real nerd @KingNerd might not be a real monarch, but he is royalty in the world of fine engraving. Definitely … ContinuedThe post A look into the world of fine watch engraving with King Nerd appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Simply the best? The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel
Editor’s note: no bells, no whistles. Everything you need and nothing you don’t. It’s the one and only Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel … Forget the fuss about the Sea-Dweller and the palaver over the Sky-Dweller, the real Rolex of 2017 is the Datejust 41 in steel. On the surface, the reasons might … ContinuedThe post Simply the best? The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Farer Lander GMT Automatic proves travel doesn’t have to be so serious
Editor’s note: Who doesn’t love a good micro brand (we certainly do)? In many ways the little guys have so much more freedom than the big brands, when it comes to design, production (and all the rest). Case in point is the Farer Lander GMT, which we reviewed last year … Having previously reviewed the … ContinuedThe post The Farer Lander GMT Automatic proves travel doesn’t have to be so serious appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.