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INTRODUCING: Three times the charm - the Franck Muller Vanguard Master Banker Skeleton

Franck Muller Jul 24, 2018

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.

Ultra-Cool Omega

Omega Jul 24, 2018

Ultra-Cool Omega

The perfection of the Omega Ultraman and First Wrist-Chronograph Limited Edition.

SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 12, July 2018 - A Heuer-heavy edition

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.

The Lange Way to the Top

The Lange Way to the Top

Vintage cars, fine watchmaking and the future of our industry with A Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid.

New Release: Doxa 50th Anniversary SUB 300 Searambler ‘Silver Lung’ Watch

Doxa 50th Anniversary SUB 300 Jul 23, 2018

New Release: Doxa 50th Anniversary SUB 300 Searambler ‘Silver Lung’ Watch

Doxa and Aqua Lung collaborates to announce a new SUB 300 Searambler ‘Silver Lung’, now available at a pre-release price. Details inside.

Doxa SUB 300 Searambler ‘Silver Lung’ 50th Anniversary Watch

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Doxa SUB 300 Searambler ‘Silver Jul 23, 2018

Doxa SUB 300 Searambler ‘Silver Lung’ 50th Anniversary Watch

Introducing the new Doxa Sub 300 Silver Lung reissue with specs, photos from the brand, and our comprehensive take on this special timepiece.

ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper

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.

In Conversation with racing legend: Jacky Ickx

In Conversation with racing legend: Jacky Ickx

We had a quick catch up with former Formula 1, Le Man, and Dakar Rally legend Jacky Ickx, who was in town to launch the new Chopard Mille Miglia 2018 Race Edition.

VIDEO: A different sort of Jaquet Droz - the Astrale Grande Heure Minute

Jaquet Droz Jul 22, 2018

VIDEO: A different sort of Jaquet Droz - the Astrale Grande Heure Minute

Jaquet Droz is a brand that has built its reputation on incredible automata and extravagant finishing. Fluttering birds, delicate miniature painting, and exquisite handcrafts are all par for the course for the brand. Which is why this watch, the Astrale Grande Heure Minute, was such a surprise. It’s no less beautiful, but much more spartan … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A different sort of Jaquet Droz – the Astrale Grande Heure Minute appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The new value proposition: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic DEPLOYANT Jul 21, 2018

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.

IN-DEPTH: Luxury sports done right - the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton

Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton Jul 20, 2018

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.

Seals Watches Review: The Dark Seal

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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?

The Collector’s View: Glashütte Original Senator Meissen

Glashütte Original Senator Meissen DEPLOYANT - Jul 19, 2018

The Collector’s View: Glashütte Original Senator Meissen

A collector reviews his own Glashütte Original Senator Meissen watch in rose gold and featuring a hand made porcelain dial.

Master Stroke - The Rolex GMT-Master: Part 1

Rolex GMT-Master Part 1 As Jul 19, 2018

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.

A Historical Tour of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s Paris

Breguet s Paris If there Jul 18, 2018

A Historical Tour of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s Paris

If there is one place to retrace the footsteps of Abraham-Louis Breguet, it is in Paris, where the master watchmaker lived, worked and built a reputation as one of the most innovative horological minds of all time.

Review: A Black Beauty? - TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 DEPLOYANT Jul 18, 2018

Review: A Black Beauty? - TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16

When it comes to avant-garde and contemporary watch designs, one brand stands out from the crowd: TAG Heuer. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the Calibre 16: a watch aimed at budding collectors.

Vostok Amphibia: Everything You Need To Know

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Vostok Jul 18, 2018

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.

New Release: Two Montblanc watches for Goodwood Festival of Speed

Montblanc watches Jul 17, 2018

New Release: Two Montblanc watches for Goodwood Festival of Speed

Montblanc releases two new watches for the Goodwood Festival of Speed: the TimeWalker Chronograph and the TimeWalker Automatic Date.

OPINION: An open letter to those that I’ve wrist stalked

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.

EDITOR’S PICK: Many ways to Black Bay - a video overview of Tudor’s heritage hero

Tudor s heritage hero Editor’s Jul 16, 2018

EDITOR’S PICK: Many ways to Black Bay - a video overview of Tudor’s heritage hero

Editor’s note: The latest crop of Tudor Black Bays are beginning to hit our shores, from the hot new GMT to the svelte Fifty-Eight. The perfect time then to look back on a line that fuelled Tudor’s ascendancy to the powerhouse it is today, and was a major influencer in the whole heritage trend. But … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Many ways to Black Bay – a video overview of Tudor’s heritage hero appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Visiting Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

Visiting Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

We dropped by Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter – catching up with the likes of Struthers Watchmakers, Deakin & Francis, and Yard-O-Led – to get a hands on look at the traditional craftsmanship and techniques still in use there.

VIDEO: Solid sports style from Zenith - the Defy Classic

Zenith Jul 15, 2018

VIDEO: Solid sports style from Zenith - the Defy Classic

In recent times, Zenith have made a marked change of tack - away from the oversized heritage pieces that have been their main focus. The Pilot watches are still there, of course, but now the Defy shares top billing as a contemporary alternative. And while the Defy is dominated by the aggressively skeletonised look that … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Solid sports style from Zenith – the Defy Classic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Junghans Meister MEGA J101.65: Radio-Controlled Awesomeness

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Junghans Meister MEGA J101.65 Radio-Controlled Jul 14, 2018

Junghans Meister MEGA J101.65: Radio-Controlled Awesomeness

Cornerstone German brand Junghans has announced their new Meither MEGA, which is powered by their equally new and super fascinating J101.65, a new in-house radio-controlled movement. There's two really cool components to discuss with this bit of news here: the Meister MEGA watch and the J101.65 movement.

Grand Seiko fanatic Jul 14, 2018

WHO TO FOLLOW: @MrGrandSeiko - no prizes for guessing this guy’s favourite brand

Sydney-sider Daniel Yong (AKA @MrGrandSeik0) is a teacher by day, and Grand Seiko fanatic by night. When he’s not working, you might catch him in a random café in Sydney with either a cappuccino, espresso, or a glass of whisky (depending on his mood and time of day, of course), accompanied by good reading material. Hi Daniel, what’s your … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @MrGrandSeiko – no prizes for guessing this guy’s favourite brand appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EVENT: 3 ‘Very Rare’ moments, according to Moser’s Bertrand Meylan

H. Moser s Bertrand Meylan dropped Jul 12, 2018

EVENT: 3 ‘Very Rare’ moments, according to Moser’s Bertrand Meylan

In our office it’s easy to get a little jaded to the wrist-sized awesomeness that visits the office on the regs. But last week our sense of wonder was well and truly present as H. Moser’s Bertrand Meylan dropped in before the Melbourne leg of his Australian roadshow. We were blown away because he had … ContinuedThe post EVENT: 3 ‘Very Rare’ moments, according to Moser’s Bertrand Meylan appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph for the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph Jul 11, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph for the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Let me level with you. There’s an official tie-in between this watch and the oh-so-English Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of the world’s leading events for motor enthusiasts. I could spend the next few hundred words talking about the synergy between the automotive and the horological (don’t get me wrong, there are real and entirely … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph for the Goodwood Festival of Speed appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Sexy, Sleek, Over-Engineered - Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000

Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000 DEPLOYANT - Jul 11, 2018

Review: Sexy, Sleek, Over-Engineered - Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000

The Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000 delivered a pleasant shock (pun-intended) to fans with its quirky but extremely handsome all-metal design. Above all was it’s engineering prowess But, does it still have that quintessential G-Shock DNA: tough, robust and reliable?

Jaeger-LeCoultre s History Revolution traces Jul 11, 2018

What Makes the Polaris Memovox an Important Icon of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s History

Revolution traces the history of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox and the strength of identity contained within it that gave rise to the 2018 Polaris Collection.

HANDS-ON: The bird is the word - Bell & Ross’ BRV2-94 Racing Bird that is

Bell & Ross BRV2-94 Racing Bird Jul 10, 2018

HANDS-ON: The bird is the word - Bell & Ross’ BRV2-94 Racing Bird that is

Every year, the Bell & Ross design team goes nuts with an incredible and (sadly) hypothetical vehicular creation. This year it was the Racing Bird, an awesomely streamlined take on a prop-powered racer, the sort of machine you’d see at the Reno Air Races. Of course, while the plane is conceptual, the watches are very, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The bird is the word – Bell & Ross’ BRV2-94 Racing Bird that is appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

BREAKING NEWS: Is the Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday II” going to drop today?

Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday II” Jul 9, 2018

BREAKING NEWS: Is the Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday II” going to drop today?

In January 2017, Omega announced, with zero fanfare, a limited edition Speedmaster, made in collaboration with Fratello Watches, called Speedy Tuesday, named after the popular hashtag. Four-and-a-half hours later, all 2012 watches were gone. Well, hold onto your hats and get ready to flex those credit cards, because it looks like it’s about to happen … ContinuedThe post BREAKING NEWS: Is the Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday II” going to drop today? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.