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RECOMMENDED READING: Is Aurel Bacs the Willy Wonka of watches?

RECOMMENDED READING: Is Aurel Bacs the Willy Wonka of watches?

The above question greeted me when I opened my email this morning - it was such a perfect allegory (heck, watches, chocolate and Bacs are amongst the most Swiss things ever) that I had to open it. Eventually, I scrolled through the mailing list, and came to the article, an extensive GQ profile of Phillips’ … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Is Aurel Bacs the Willy Wonka of watches? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm in Sedna gold with grey enamel dial

Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm May 20, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm in Sedna gold with grey enamel dial

When the time came to see Omega’s 2019 collection I was pretty sure I knew what I was going to see, and what I was going to like. Speedmasters (obvs) and Seamasters mostly. And to be fair, I was not disappointed. But I was surprised. I was surprised by some very nice new additions to … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm in Sedna gold with grey enamel dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

RECOMMENDED READING: 5 watchmaking manufactures you need to know

RECOMMENDED READING: 5 watchmaking manufactures you need to know

‘Manufacture’ is one of those watchmaking buzzwords you hear fairly frequently. Basically, it’s a fancy word for factory, but in the slow-moving and hallowed halls of horology it’s so much more. Think airy, well-lit rooms with highly skilled watchmakers investing countless hours on minute details most will never see. A far cry from the typical … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: 5 watchmaking manufactures you need to know appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

RECOMMENDED READING: The ultimate guide to the vintage Heuer Monaco

TAG Heuer that’s celebrating May 20, 2019

RECOMMENDED READING: The ultimate guide to the vintage Heuer Monaco

The Monaco Grand Prix kicks off on May 26, and amidst the high octane and hairpin turns, it’s widely expected that we’re going to get some sort of announcement from TAG Heuer that’s celebrating the 50th anniversary of what’s arguably TAG Heuer’s most famous watch, the Monaco. And while we can’t be sure about … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The ultimate guide to the vintage Heuer Monaco appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Casio G-Shock DW9052-1V Review: The Affordable, Go Anywhere, Do Anything Digital Watch

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Casio G-Shock DW9052-1V Review May 19, 2019

Casio G-Shock DW9052-1V Review: The Affordable, Go Anywhere, Do Anything Digital Watch

There's a good reason why many police officers, firefighters, EMTs and military personnel trust G-Shock as their everyday watch. It can take an enormous amount of abuse without the fear of damaging the movement or the case.

Time to Move: Jaquet Droz Unveils the Grande Seconde Chronograph & the Magic Lotus Automaton

Jaquet Droz May 18, 2019

Time to Move: Jaquet Droz Unveils the Grande Seconde Chronograph & the Magic Lotus Automaton

Jaquet Droz unveils its first chronograph and a new Dual Time look in its Grande Seconde collection and wows us with a unique Zen garden automaton.

INTRODUCING: The Glashütte Original SeaQ

Glashütte Original SeaQ Think Glashütte Original May 18, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Glashütte Original SeaQ

Think Glashütte Original and the chances are good that ‘diver’ isn’t a category that immediately springs to mind. The German brand is known for many things – from 3/4 plates to Panorama dates – but undersea adventure isn’t really one of them. That’s not to say that the brand doesn’t have form in the area. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Glashütte Original SeaQ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Air Command

Blancpain Air Command When we May 18, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Air Command

When we were shown the new Blancpain products at Time to Move, we expected to see Fifty Fathoms and Villeret. We did not expect a pilot’s chronograph. But, oh boy, was the Blancpain Air Command a pleasant surprise. On its face, this 500-piece limited edition is a very handsome heritage-styled number, with a 42.5mm steel … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Air Command appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de Combat’

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de May 17, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de Combat’

Like it or not, the origin story of Blancpain’s famous diver is inseparable from that of naval warfare. The development of the original watch was driven by two men, Captain Robert Maloubier and Lieutenant Claude Riffaud, who were in charge of a newly formed French unit, the Combat Swimmers - or Nageurs de Combat. They … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms ‘Nageurs de Combat’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Time to Move: Harry Winston Unveils the Last Chapter of Its Histoire de Tourbillon

Time to Move: Harry Winston Unveils the Last Chapter of Its Histoire de Tourbillon

At Time to Move, the jeweller and watchmaker offered a number of impressive novelties. Here’s what you need to know about them.

A taste of honey: The making of the Oris for Revolution Divers Sixty-Five ‘Honey’

Oris May 17, 2019

A taste of honey: The making of the Oris for Revolution Divers Sixty-Five ‘Honey’

A taste of artisanal gin and a 1959 Les Paul gave rise to this partnership timepiece.

Time to Move: Glashütte Original’s New SeaQ, a Dive Watch Inspired by the Manufacture’s Own History

Glashütte Original s New SeaQ May 17, 2019

Time to Move: Glashütte Original’s New SeaQ, a Dive Watch Inspired by the Manufacture’s Own History

The SeaQ, Glashütte Original’s new watch for 2019, revives an old icon from 1969 and expands it into a full collection.

My pick of the 6 best new Omega watches for 2019, fresh from Time to Move

Omega watches May 16, 2019

My pick of the 6 best new Omega watches for 2019, fresh from Time to Move

Omega, as you would expect from the Swatch Group powerhouse, had a panoply of new watches on display at Time to Move. We were treated to a total of 67 new watches (often minor variations in case/dial/etc, but still), and two special vintage pieces thrown in for good measure. Suffice to say there’s a lot … ContinuedThe post My pick of the 6 best new Omega watches for 2019, fresh from Time to Move appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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.

Live from Time to Move: Glashütte Original

Glashütte Original DEPLOYANT - May 16, 2019

Live from Time to Move: Glashütte Original

As we are in Switzerland, and not in Glashütte, GO is not able to show us the manufacture. But they did the next best thing – they brought part of the manufacture to Geneva. We were welcomed by the CEO. We started looking at the Sixties Annual Edition 2019. The manufacture of the orange dialRead More

Live from Time to Move: Harry Winston Manufacture

Blancpain May 16, 2019

Live from Time to Move: Harry Winston Manufacture

We visited the manufacture at Plans-Le-Ouates. All watch production are made here, including jewelry watches. 180 people work at the Manufacture. Movements are made by ETA and Blancpain. No photography in the manufacture. We began in the Joaillerie Department. This is where the jewelers work with microscopes. Each station is equipped with a torch andRead More

Are you more of a Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? You should know after watching this video.

Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? May 16, 2019

Are you more of a Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? You should know after watching this video.

Editor’s note: There are two incredibly strong and distinctive design codes within the Panerai brand. They are the Radiomir and Luminor collections - both are instantly recognisable. Both have unimpeachable histories: one decorated in war, the other in Hollywood. Both are manly as all get-out on the wrist. Though, interestingly, the more popular - and iconic - of the two … ContinuedThe post Are you more of a Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? You should know after watching this video. appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Happenings: The HODINKEE Shop At The 2019 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance

Happenings: The HODINKEE Shop At The 2019 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance

Join us for cars, watches, and fun at the 24th annual Greenwich Concours.

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

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 42: General Tom Stafford

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 42: General Tom Stafford

A true space exploration legend tells us what it was like to orbit the moon and why he's never stopped wanting to fly higher.

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.

The world of watchmaking at Breguet

Breguet Editor’s note Next week May 11, 2019

The world of watchmaking at Breguet

Editor’s note: Next week, Breguet will unveil its 2019 releases to the world, and we can’t wait. So, in preparation, we thought we’d have another look at Justin’s piece on the fundamentals of Breguet’s approach to watchmaking and watch design … With a brand so rich in history, the origins of what can only be … ContinuedThe post The world of watchmaking at Breguet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Recommended Reading: Roger Smith Talks About His First Production Watch

Recommended Reading: Roger Smith Talks About His First Production Watch

Smith's original Series 1 will be exhibited alongside the upcoming Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Nine – and will later be made available for purchase.

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.

HANDS-ON: The Golden Turtle – Seiko’s Prospex SRPC44

Seiko s Prospex SRPC44 Large May 8, 2019

HANDS-ON: The Golden Turtle – Seiko’s Prospex SRPC44

Large, and very, very gold. Felix checks out the Seiko Prospex SRPC44. And finds a fun take on the brand's classic diver.The post HANDS-ON: The Golden Turtle – Seiko’s Prospex SRPC44 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.