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Spot the watch: Streets of Seoul
Spot the Watch goes to the streets of Seoul, and laments on the dearth of high horology watches in public places. Are we right with this hypothesis?
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LIST: 6 classic men’s watches for your budget
Pitching any ‘best of’ list is always more effective when you have very strict parameters and are forced to think sideways to come up with creative suggestions. Being asked to come up with a list of the best classic watches for different budgets is not easy. Less so, when one considers how open to interpretation … ContinuedThe post LIST: 6 classic men’s watches for your budget appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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NEWS: Jaeger-LeCoultre now offers an 8-year warranty, the longest of all major brands
Even though the fine watch business might seem like a perpetual, slow-moving beast, it is one of constant, consistent progress. And as the mechanical movements improve and add things like silicon into the mix, it becomes obvious that they’re built to last longer than ever. The other side of that coin is a longer warranty … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Jaeger-LeCoultre now offers an 8-year warranty, the longest of all major brands appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Planet Omega Launches in Shanghai
The Planet Omega exhibition uses heritage and modern timepieces from the maison to explore the various stories and partnerships that Omega has created.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Tom Ford’s 14 commandments of watch wearing in 2019
So Tom Ford has started making watches. That’s not particularly surprising in this world of multi-category luxury labels. What’s a little more (or perhaps less, given Mr Ford’s frank personality) surprising is that Tom Ford, the man, has some pretty cut-and-dried rules for how to wear a watch in 2019. The full list is well … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Tom Ford’s 14 commandments of watch wearing in 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Solid as a rock –the Panerai Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 Days Automatic Titanio (PAM 1389)
Editor’s note: This year, Panerai made the Submersible a line in its own right, and honestly, we’re wondering what took them so long. It’s a design that - as demonstrated admirably by the Panerai Submersible 1950 Amagnetic (PAM 1389) here - possesses equal parts brawn, bravura and beauty … Way back in 2013, Panerai released the PAM 389, … ContinuedThe post Solid as a rock –the Panerai Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 Days Automatic Titanio (PAM 1389) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The New Oris Divers 65 Chronograph (Ref: 01 771 7744 4354)
The Oris Diver 65 line is honestly an incredible execution of the often-chased "vintage-look-modern-design" aesthetic, and with this new Chronograph line, we see that being continued.
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Breaking news: Jaeger-LeCoultre announces 8 year warranty program
Jaeger-LeCoultre extends warranty for all clocks and watches to 8 years via a new online registration service. Details within this significant announcement.
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INTRODUCING: The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good”
The substantial and subtly blue IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” is the 13th (unlucky for some, but clearly not IWC) edition watch celebrating the Schaffhausen-based brand’s partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good, which leverages the power of sport to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage. It’s a cause as worthy as the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Farer’s growth begs the question – when does a microbrand stop being micro?
Broadly speaking, microbrand is a term used to describe smaller watch brands - typically with few staff, outsourced production and a direct-to-consumer business model. The other thing to note is that there is a lot of them, typically waxing and waning in terms of favour. But sometimes these brands gain a critical momentum that starts to … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Farer’s growth begs the question – when does a microbrand stop being micro? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Mido Multifort Patrimony
Mido has expanded their Multifort watch line by releasing the Multifort Patrimony, a vintage inspired piece with three dial and two case color options to choose from.
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Introducing: The Mido Multifort Patrimony
An old-school style watch, a solid movement, and a pleasingly accessible price.
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Rado, Master of Materials
Founded in the 1950s, Rado has in a short time established itself as an industry leader in design and material innovation.
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The Longines Legend Diver Black is now available for pre-sale in our shop – with a sweetener
The Longines Legend Diver Black is available for pre-sale in our shop now! As Australians, and as AC/DC fans, it gives us great pleasure to announce that the Longines Legend Diver is back in black, and the first 25 pieces to be released in Australia are available for pre-sale right now in our shop for … ContinuedThe post The Longines Legend Diver Black is now available for pre-sale in our shop – with a sweetener appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time
Congratulations. You’ve decided to join one of the premier families in the watchmaking universe. That first decision to buy Rolex is seen by many as a rite of passage all watch lovers should experience at some point during their collecting career, and it’s one we support wholeheartedly. Since the renaissance of mechanical watchmaking began in the … ContinuedThe post 5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HOW TO: Buy your first good watch
Stepping into a luxury jewellers, pockets full of the hard-earned cash you’re planning to drop on your first proper timepiece, can be a daunting prospect. In fact, assuming you haven’t just stumbled into a vast fortune and you’re buying a luxury watch simply because you assume it’s the done thing, there is no doubt your … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Buy your first good watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Why are Swiss watches considered the best?
This is something we get asked a lot. And not just by newcomers to the industry. To some minds, it instantly sticks out like a sore thumb that the Swiss products are regarded as sacrosanct and that the wares of all other nations should fall in line behind the masters. But to others, it just … ContinuedThe post Why are Swiss watches considered the best? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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So hot it hurts, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST
Editor’s note: It’s not new, but it’s oh-so-hot and nigh on impossible to get. Read on for our review of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST - and weep … When the watchfam get together, it’s only a matter of time before the hot topic of grail watches rears its curious head. It’s … ContinuedThe post So hot it hurts, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Have you ever seen a digital Monaco before? Meet the TAG Heuer Monaco Sixty Nine
One of the things I really like about this whole watch thing is that I can still be surprised. And when I spotted this post from the truly excellent Calibre 11, one of the leading resources for all things TAG Heuer and Heuer. Now, I’m not claiming that I’m all over the Monaco - … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Have you ever seen a digital Monaco before? Meet the TAG Heuer Monaco Sixty Nine appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New: Hands on with the MB&F; LM Split Escapement Titanium Green
The MB&F; adds to the LM Split Escapement collection with 33 pieces in grade 5 titanium case and a a sun-ray, green CVD dial..
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HANDS-ON: Blacked-out – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic ceramic
In 2014, with the launch of its first Octo Finissimo (hand-wound) models, Bulgari rewrote the rules of skinny. Until then, an ultra-thin watch was defined by discreet styling, a round case, precious metal – in short, the ultimate dress watch. Then along came Octo Finissimo, with its shape-shifting trick of looking both supermodel-skinny and swaggeringly … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blacked-out – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We answer the dreaded “if you could only have one watch” question …
Editor’s note: Full disclosure, this is 100 per cent hypothetical - no watch collections were harmed in the making of this list. Having said that, it’s a very fun hypothetical. Let me be clear from the outset, this is a ridiculous challenge. It’s clearly hypothetical and I’m pretty sure none of us has any plans … ContinuedThe post We answer the dreaded “if you could only have one watch” question … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bright plus bold makes the TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition a very fun option
Editor’s note: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition could very easily have been an over-the-top affair, but somehow, this big squarer watch with go-faster stripes manages to be much like its most famous wearer: cool. The story in a second: Two stripes are all it takes to amp up the legacy and motorsports heritage … ContinuedThe post Bright plus bold makes the TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition a very fun option appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar explained
To understand the Vacheron Constantin Twin Beat, we need to begin with a universal truth: in most areas of life, the most meaningful innovations are those that address real-life needs, solving practical problems in a sensible way. And those solutions come through questioning orthodox assumptions. In the case of mechanical watches, the received wisdom is … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar explained appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Two faces, both awesome. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold
Editor’s note: The Reverso is, hands down, one of the all-time classic watch designs. And now, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold is double the fun with twice the dials … Believe it or not, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the original sports watches. The oft-quoted origin story about this iconic rectangle is … ContinuedThe post Two faces, both awesome. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface in pink gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Astor + Banks: The Sea Ranger
Initial impressions of the newly released Astor + Banks Sea Ranger - a 40mm diver that combines a field watch and a diver - check it out.
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Review: The new Zenith DEFY Inventor
Zenith released a new first in watchmaking technology, with the 100th of a second chronograph named DEFY El Primero 21 – which began in 2017. The same year, Zenith unveiled DEFY Lab, an ‘archetype’ regulated by a revolutionary oscillator developed by the Manufacture and issued in a 10- piece limited edition.
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We are giving away a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle, enter on Monday
Watch lovers don’t need to be told that great things take time. And that’s certainly been the case leading up to this moment. As readers of our NOW magazine know, last year we had a little dalliance with the brand that used to inhabit our HQ space, and now lives next door. Royal Enfield. Basically, … ContinuedThe post We are giving away a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle, enter on Monday appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New: Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Chronograph Camouflage
Maurice Lacroix announces a new addition to the Aikon Quartz family - the Aikon Quartz Chronograph Camouflage. With live photos, specs and price.
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tradition d’Excellence Cabinet n°4
The Cabinet No.4 comes from the ultra-exclusive Tradition d’Excellence collection meant to showcase Audemars Piguet’s watchmaking skill and spirit.