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LIST: 3 well-dressed men straight up wrist flexing at the 2019 Oscars

LIST: 3 well-dressed men straight up wrist flexing at the 2019 Oscars

There’s an argument to be made for a subtle sartorial flex (and it’s an argument that Barack Obama definitely won with his Rag & Bone “44” bomber jacket btw). Class, elegance, all that jazz. But there’s an equally strong statement to be made for putting your best foot forward, and expressing yourself. Something these three … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 well-dressed men straight up wrist flexing at the 2019 Oscars appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Game, set, match…point. A closer look at Rado’s HyperChrome Match Point

Rado s HyperChrome Match Point Feb 24, 2019

VIDEO: Game, set, match…point. A closer look at Rado’s HyperChrome Match Point

Sports tie-in watches play a - if you’ll pardon the pun - dangerous game. On the one hand there’s a lot of gloss (and potential sales) to be earned from the association with an event that’s under the spotlight. The downside, though, is you might end up with a watch that looks more like a souvenir … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Game, set, match…point. A closer look at Rado’s HyperChrome Match Point appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Strapcode SKX Jubilee Review: Better Than The Stock Bracelet?

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Strapcode SKX Jubilee Review: Better Than The Stock Bracelet?

I immediately sized the new Strapcode Jubilee and I was blown away - this Jubilee bracelet screams quality. Even the spring bars are nice. The fitted end links, folding clasp, and links are all machined out of solid metal.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202BC Salmon

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202BC Salmon Feb 23, 2019

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202BC Salmon

The new 39mm white gold Royal Oak uses the ultra thin case and movement with the 2 hands configuration. The watch is intriguing primarily due to the unique dial color. Using the 2121 automatic movement, the 15202BC ticks at 19,800 vph and offers a 40-hour power reserve. It measures 8 mm on the wrist and is priced at US$55,400.

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire – the not so mellow yellow

Hublot Spirit Feb 23, 2019

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire – the not so mellow yellow

Magic Gold, ceramic, sapphire. We all know that Hublot loves toying with case materials, and their latest comes as yet another clever spin on case materials - the first ever watch cased in yellow sapphire. Hublot wasn’t the first to get into the art of crafting sapphire watch cases, however they have been the first … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire – the not so mellow yellow appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Farer Split-Second Flyback Quartz Chronograph Watches

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Farer Split-Second Flyback Quartz Chronograph Feb 22, 2019

Farer Split-Second Flyback Quartz Chronograph Watches

This week Farer announced the release of their Ainsdale and Pendine Split-Second Flyback Quartz Chronograph watches. Now, "split-second" and "flyback" aren't usually terms you'll see here on TBWS but because these are quartz watches, the value proposition is actually quite compelling.

Rolex Day-Date: Presidents’ Choice

Rolex Day-Date Presidents’ Choice Since Feb 22, 2019

Rolex Day-Date: Presidents’ Choice

Since 1956, the Rolex Day-Date has been an unimpeachable symbol of virility, power and alpha-male cool. If you doubt this, think of Marilyn and Jack.

Another one for the blue dial fans: the Breguet Classique 5177. Grand feu blue enamel dial.

Breguet Classique 5177 Grand feu Feb 21, 2019

Another one for the blue dial fans: the Breguet Classique 5177. Grand feu blue enamel dial.

Breguet surprises and pleases lovers of the blue dial with the new Classique 5177 with a grand feu enamel dial. The blue enamel is a first for the brand.

Audemars Piguet Creates Unique Royal Oak Chronograph for One Drop Foundation

Audemars Piguet Creates Unique Royal Oak Feb 21, 2019

Audemars Piguet Creates Unique Royal Oak Chronograph for One Drop Foundation

Audemars Piguet has created a unique version of the Royal Oak Chronograph for the One Drop Foundation’s “One Night for One Drop” auction in platinum with a purple and blue dial.

VIDEO: Rado’s off-centre DiaMaster proves that life isn’t always balanced

Rado s off-centre DiaMaster proves Feb 20, 2019

VIDEO: Rado’s off-centre DiaMaster proves that life isn’t always balanced

If you’re looking for a watch that’s a little left-of-centre style-wise, look no further. Rado’s idiosyncratic DiaMaster takes many of the conventions of fine watchmaking and turns them, if not on their heads, at least a little bit sideways. And the resulting watch is, it must be said, quite charming. Of course, there are still … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Rado’s off-centre DiaMaster proves that life isn’t always balanced appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: Glashütte Original gets spicy with two new pumpkin-hued Sixties models

Glashütte Original gets spicy Feb 20, 2019

INTRODUCING: Glashütte Original gets spicy with two new pumpkin-hued Sixties models

Hold onto your hats because Glashütte Original has just dropped another dose of exceptional colour, in the form of the 2019 edition of the Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date. In case you don’t recall last year’s version, it was a pretty exceptional green (here’s a closer look) and a very popular choice. It was also … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Glashütte Original gets spicy with two new pumpkin-hued Sixties models appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Silver

Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Feb 19, 2019

INTRODUCING: The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Silver

Zenith is rather proud of the fact - and understandably so - that they hold the trademark for the “Pilot” name on watches, so it makes sense for them to proudly emblazon the name on the dials of their aviation-inspired pieces. This latest limited edition is extra special (also mentioned on the dial), because of its … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Silver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Moritz Grossmann partners insane supercar with a new watch: The Devel Sixteen

Moritz Grossmann Feb 19, 2019

Moritz Grossmann partners insane supercar with a new watch: The Devel Sixteen

In a surprise move on Valentine's Day, Moritz Grossmann announces a partnership with hyper car maker Devel Cars and introduces the Grossmann Devel 16.

Cellini to Host Consumer Watch Fair in New York

Cellini to Host Consumer Watch Fair in New York

New York region watch lovers and collectors are in for a treat as Cellini hosts its first Watch Fair NYC next week, from Feb 26 to Mar 1.

HANDS-ON: The Breguet Marine Chronograph ref. 5527

Breguet Marine Chronograph ref 5527 Feb 18, 2019

HANDS-ON: The Breguet Marine Chronograph ref. 5527

If I’m being honest, this is one of the less “Breguet” watches Breguet has released in recent years. It’s an unconventional mix of traditional features, in a much more contemporary package. All the key design features are there: the fluted case, the hands and the elaborately guillochéd dial, but this watch is a world away … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Breguet Marine Chronograph ref. 5527 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Avia Ajustor: The Best Vintage Watch You’ve Never Heard Of

Avia Ajustor: The Best Vintage Watch You’ve Never Heard Of

We asked our expert on the weird and wonderful to suggest an oft-overlooked vintage gem; he answers with the aptly-named Avia Ajustor.

HANDS-ON: A tale of two Seiko Shippo Enamel watches

Seiko Shippo Enamel watches Feb 17, 2019

HANDS-ON: A tale of two Seiko Shippo Enamel watches

For today’s review of Seiko’s Shippo Enamel watches (SPB073 and SPB075 to be precise), we’re doing something a little different, because, as it happens, two of the T+T team, Sandra and Justin, happen to own one of each. So, over to them on the how, the why and what they’re like on the wrist … … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A tale of two Seiko Shippo Enamel watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for Gold Watches, from Our Archives

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for Gold Watches, from Our Archives

In this week's Throwback Sundays column, we take a look at precious metals and make six recommendations for gold watches.

HANDS-ON: The Nodus Avalon – it may be green but this Nodus is ripe for the picking

Nodus Feb 16, 2019

HANDS-ON: The Nodus Avalon – it may be green but this Nodus is ripe for the picking

“Living the dream” is how I’d best describe the two co-founders of microbrand watch company Nodus. The pair may be relative new recruits to the micro-watchmaking game, but Cullen Chen and Wesley Kwok have turned their passion for watches into their dream business, releasing their debut model, the Nodus Trieste, in 2017, taking its inspiration … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Nodus Avalon – it may be green but this Nodus is ripe for the picking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Phoibos Watches Review: The Wave Master (PY010C)

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Phoibos Watches Review: The Wave Master (PY010C)

While the Phoibos range comprises a number of interesting watches with varying degrees of originality (but all with excellent design and build-quality), it's the Phoibos Wave Master that best embodies the brand’s inspiration.

Opinion: Meditations on the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59

Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 DEPLOYANT - Feb 15, 2019

Opinion: Meditations on the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59

We take a look at the much discussed Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 collection and debunk some of the myths surrounding the new line.

INTRODUCING: Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde Skelet-One Ceramic

Jaquet Droz Feb 14, 2019

INTRODUCING: Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde Skelet-One Ceramic

In the last few years, skeletonised watches have undergone a renaissance. Once overly designed and overwrought, at some point this distinctive genre segued from niche to very nice indeed. And Jaquet Droz’s Skelet-One is a great example of this new breed. Clean and simple, rather than ornate, is the name of the game for this … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde Skelet-One Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Prestige HMS Stainless Steel: Romain Gauthier Launches its First Steel Series Watch

Prestige HMS Stainless Steel: Romain Gauthier Launches its First Steel Series Watch

Romain Gauthier’s first series watch in stainless steel brims with distinctive detail, not least a unique crown configuration and rare meteorite dial.

LIST: 3 Santos models from the new Cartier collection explained by Cartier

Cartier collection explained Feb 13, 2019

LIST: 3 Santos models from the new Cartier collection explained by Cartier

Marie-Laure Cérède, creative director of watchmaking at Cartier, is our eloquent tour guide for the 2019 Cartier collection, with a focus on the new faces and physiques of the Santos family. The 2019 Santos-Dumont T+T: What is the logic behind the new quartz movement-powered and smaller-sized Santos-Dumont? MLC: Since we relaunched the Santos last year … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 Santos models from the new Cartier collection explained by Cartier appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

New: Romain Gautier Prestige HMS Stainless Steel

New: Romain Gautier Prestige HMS Stainless Steel

Romain Gautier Prestige HMS Stainless Steel featuring a dial from ultra rare Henbury meteorite, and the first from the maison in stainless steel.

Swatch: The Mighty Engine that Could

Swatch Feb 12, 2019

Swatch: The Mighty Engine that Could

When the Swiss watchmaking industry found itself in the pits, it took a visionary man and a most improbable Swatch to lift it to new heights.

New: Frederique Constant Hybrid with new dials

Frederique Constant Hybrid Feb 12, 2019

New: Frederique Constant Hybrid with new dials

Frederique Constant adds two new dials to their Hybrid Manufacture series. The series is a clever hybrid of mechanical watchmaking and smart technology.

In conversation with Ahmed “Shary” Rahman, better known to us as @Time_Mechanic

Audemars Piguet Richard Mille Feb 12, 2019

In conversation with Ahmed “Shary” Rahman, better known to us as @Time_Mechanic

One of the world’s most prolific and knowledgeable collectors, Ahmed Rahman - better known to his friends as “Shary” or @Time_Mechanic - tells Wei Koh about his fascination with Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille and, finally, Omega.

INTRODUCING: Love is in the air – Blancpain’s Villeret Women Quantième Phases de Lune

Blancpain s Villeret Women Quantième Feb 11, 2019

INTRODUCING: Love is in the air – Blancpain’s Villeret Women Quantième Phases de Lune

If the increasingly frantic targeted ads in my Instagram feed for fancy underwear and/or chocolate are anything to go by, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Well, if you’re reading this and have left your extravagant-show-of-affection-giftstravaganza run a little late, don’t worry. We - or rather Blancpain - have your back. Say hello to … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Love is in the air – Blancpain’s Villeret Women Quantième Phases de Lune appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Piaget: Mastery of Ornamental Stone Dial Watches

Piaget Mastery Feb 11, 2019

Piaget: Mastery of Ornamental Stone Dial Watches

The 1960s saw Piaget’s ornamental stone watches become the choice of the bold and the beautiful, from Jackie Kennedy to Elizabeth Taylor and beyond.