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How the Phillips Styled Auction Came Together
Aurel Bacs of Phillips, Wei Koh of The Rake and Revolution, and Toby Bateman of Mr Porter tell us how Phillips’ Styled Auction came together.
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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic Limited Edition SSE174J
Tennis great Novak Djokovic and Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko began their (doubles) partnership at the beginning of 2014. Just a few months later, Djokovic regained his position as world number one – a ranking he then held for 28 months straight. Coincidence? Perhaps, but whether it’s causation or correlation, the fact remains that the partnership … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic Limited Edition SSE174J appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Wei Koh Unboxes his Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 2 ‘Ultraman’
Join Revolution founder and editor Wei Koh as he unboxes his special 2018 OMEGA Speedmaster ‘Ultraman’ – coupled with facts and trivia on the original ‘Ultraman’ and how the modern version came to be.
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HANDS-ON: Ready for anything – the Seiko Astron SSE170J1
Seiko’s Astron (the new GPS one, not the groundbreaking quartz one) is a pretty incredible piece of kit. Ostensibly, it tells the time, day, date and a second time zone. But the trick is in the method. The Astron, thanks to GPS technology, keeps track of time by talking to satellites - a quite cool … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Ready for anything – the Seiko Astron SSE170J1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Alternatives to Highly Popular Watches, from Our Archives
This week, we take a look at six alternatives to highly popular watches - such as the Rolex Daytona, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and Patek Philippe Nautilus.
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INSIGHT: Classic design pushed forward – the world of watchmaking at Breguet
With a brand so rich in history, the origins of what can only be called typical Breguet design cues date a fair ways back into the archives. Contrary to the case of countless other brands on the market, the components that make up Breguet’s core design mantra could hardly be accused of being derivative, and … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Classic design pushed forward – the world of watchmaking at Breguet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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An Owner’s Dilemma: The Omega Speedy Tuesday 2 Ultraman
The Omega Speedy Tuesday 2 "ULTRAMAN" first began delivery in August this year and is said to have fulfilled its final batch this month. Perhaps one of the most talked about watches this season, we thought that it was timely to post a quick recap of what this watch entails, the controversy it has met and what it means to collect one of them.
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IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue
The story in a second: So thin you can see through it. If you were to summarise Bulgari’s approach to design and modern-day watchmaking, the Octo would be the result. In less than a decade, the Italian manufacturer has turned a single striking case design into an entire collection, evolving with each new model, and … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Pre-SIHH 2019: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Huracán Performante
Lamborghini and Roger Dubuis burn more rubber together with the Excalibur Huracàn Performante.
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Past Time: Robert Redford
With his latest film Our Souls at Night released last year, the original Sundance Kid proves that time and age are immaterial when it comes to showcasing talent.
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We have 4 Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085s in the shop right now
Yesterday, we announced the global release of this curious – what a lush colour scheme! – and extremely capable Seiko Presage Limited Edition with that Urushi dial-to-die-for. Today, we’re once again proud to announce that Seiko Australia has trusted us with half of the Australian allocation of eight watches. We have four in the shop as … ContinuedThe post We have 4 Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085s in the shop right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Decoding the Dynamics of Being “Stylish”
Revolution’s Editor-at-Large Ken Kessler contemplates real style and compares those who have it to those who want it.
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VIDEO: The Longines Heritage Military
Watches inspired by military designs are a perennial favourite. Largely, that’s down to the fact that these watches generally possess an overarching purpose. These watches have been designed, first and foremost, as functional objects. The Longines Heritage Military, for example, is a no-frills whistle that tells the time, and tells it quickly, clearly and simply. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines Heritage Military appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085
Over the last few years, Seiko has made a habit of releasing limited editions with exceptional enamel dials at very reasonable prices. First, there was the Moonlit Night, then the Shippo enamel, and now, the Urushi Byakudan-nuri. The vehicle for these delicate, incredible dials is the Presage collection. A classic round steel watch that marries … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: The Longines Skin Diver Watch
Longines heritage reissues are - much like the designs they’re inspired by - the stuff of legend. And speaking of legends, you might notice that the dial design of the Skin Diver resembles that of the Legend, with distinctive hand sets and long hour and minute markers. That’s because both watches trace their origin back … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines Skin Diver Watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 19, November 2018 – the second edition
November was such a big month of watches for the Time+Tide crew, and, subsequently, an even bigger month of watch spotting for me. Jam-packed with watch events, magazine launches, and other fun activities, this month’s special second edition of #SpottedByAG is a bit of a mixed bag (you did read the first one, right?). First up … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 19, November 2018 – the second edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: A breathtaking diver – the Panerai Submersible Chronograph Guillaume Néry Edition PAM00982
With the end of year celebrations well and truly underway, SIHH 2019 will soon be rolling around the corner. And I, for one, cannot wait. Especially as the fair’s pre-releases are already whetting appetites with enticing novelties like this brand-new version of Panerai’s Submersible Chronograph – otherwise known as the PAM00982 for all you reference … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: A breathtaking diver – the Panerai Submersible Chronograph Guillaume Néry Edition PAM00982 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph
At SIHH 2019 in January, Montblanc will launch two new versions of the Nicolas Rieussec chronograph that it introduced last January: one in tone-on-tone of dark grey, the other in a bold mix of anthracite and richly copper-toned red gold. Having spent some time with the new pieces, I’ve fallen rather hard for the latter. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Zenith CEO Julien Tornare Pays Tribute to Watch Industry ‘Legend’ Jean-Claude Biver
At the London launch of the Defy Classic Range Rover Edition, Tornare talked to Revolution about the future of Zenith Watches and the responsibility put on his shoulders by one of the giants of the industry.
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HANDS-ON: 150 years of greatness, the Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 40mm
The Triple Bridges holds a special place in the history of Girard-Perregaux, as does the tourbillon. In 1867, a watch with three bridges and one tourbillon won a prize for chronometry at Neuchâtel Observatory, and the distinctive design became a de facto logo for the brand. The striking design of the triple arrow-headed bridges is … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: 150 years of greatness, the Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 40mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Traveling with Watches: An Horologists’ Survival Guide
Traveling with watches can be nerve-racking. Questions and concerns race through the mind. It does not have to be this way. It should be easy and fun regardless of your horological budget, tastes, and risk tolerances.
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Flashback: Watchscapes of the Parmigiani PF110: as seen in the Ionica
The in-house caliber PF110 in the Parmigiani Ionica was developed by Michel Parmigiani, and features a 8 day handwound movement in a tonneau form shape.
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Time travelling with the Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite
The Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite proves the perfect companion for every journey. The timepiece represents sophisticated mechanics, and is easily possesses the most timezones in the market today. Even better, the Senator Cosmopolite is capable of calibrating to both Standard and Daylight Saving Time. Fit with a 72 hour power reserve movement, the stainless steel Cosmopolite is both an elegant and highly engineered timekeeper ideal for any world traveller.
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VIDEO: Oh boy. Andrew vs Felix in watch rebuild battle at the Omega Service Centre. Watchmakers, look away …
In a battle that’s been brewing since the dawn of Time (and Tide, in 2014), Andrew and Felix finally pick up the tools and take on the challenge of taking apart and then rebuilding a manually wound movement. We lay our scene at the Omega Service Centre in Melbourne, and the occasion is somewhat of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Oh boy. Andrew vs Felix in watch rebuild battle at the Omega Service Centre. Watchmakers, look away … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Carl F. Bucherer Joins the FHH
Carl F. Bucherer recently joined the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) as a partner brand and unveiled a new timepiece: The Heritage Tourbillon DoublePeripheral Limited Edition.
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HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium
It’s fair to say that much of Grand Seiko’s catalogue leans towards the dressier end of the spectrum - but, of course, there are exceptions, and the SBGE215G is a perfect example. This sporty GMT is an evolution of the SBGE201G; it shares the same large 44mm case. But while the SBGE201G had a steel … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Mido Ocean Star Review: Titanium Underdog Diver Extraordinaire
I’ve had my Mido Ocean Star for over a year and a half and I’ve worn it regularly and frequently since then, which is saying something considering that I’ve got 15-20 watches I cycle through. It’s in earnest and with full confidence then that I recommend this watch.
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New: TAG Heuer Carrera 02 Fragment
The latest creation by Japanese designer and pioneer of streetwear Hiroshi Fujiwara is a reinterpretation of the iconic TAG Heuer Carrera.
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In Conversation with David Beckham
David Beckham tells Revolution about his passion for watches, his family and his partnership with Tudor.
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NEWS: Step into Seiko’s Melbourne boutique Presage Bar for a Cocktail Time
Seiko’s Presage Cocktail Time is a family of watches that’s been having something of an extended moment. These dressy watches are inspired by iconic cocktails and famous mixologists. While they’ve existed since 2010, things really kicked off when the model became part of the global Presage family in 2017. At the core of these watches … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Step into Seiko’s Melbourne boutique Presage Bar for a Cocktail Time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.