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Transparency vs. Legitimacy: Demystifying the Luxury Watch Industry Pt 1.
Legitimacy and provenance for watchmaking brands in particular are a very delicate matter, is it necessary for a brand to be completely transparent?
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VIDEO: “Why should you sell a watch for $1000 more because it’s your own movement?” Jean-Claude Biver takes aim at in-house
Last year we were privileged to get two passionate TAG Heuer experts in a room together to talk openly about some of the most controversial topics in the game today. One of those men was TAG Heuer CEO Jean-Claude Biver, and the other was founder of Calibre 11 and co-founder of Time+Tide, David Chalmers. In this video … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: “Why should you sell a watch for $1000 more because it’s your own movement?” Jean-Claude Biver takes aim at in-house appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
How Max Büsser Mastered the Art of Eating 8 Sushi Rolls in 27 Seconds
Max Büsser shares stories about the HM7 Aquapod, his second successful SIHH 2017 and why MB&F; will continue to showcase at Baselworld.
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Review: H. Moser & Cie. Swiss Mad Watch
Full hands-on analytical review of the H. Moser & Cie. Swiss Mad Watch with live high resolution photos from SIHH 2017.
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VIDEO: Ulysse Nardin 2017 collection overview and their impressive SIHH debut
Le Locle-based Ulysse Nardin made their debut showing at SIHH this year, and we have to say, they brought the heat. We’re used to brands showing us one or two major novelties, but it’s safe to say UN went far beyond that. From technical tourbillons and regatta timers through to stunning dress pieces, vintage reissues … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Ulysse Nardin 2017 collection overview and their impressive SIHH debut appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Reveiw: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre released a pair of classic inspired timepieces at the latest SIHH. Two entry level watches in the Master Control line, the Master Control D
Time+Tide
MY WATCH STORY: Sebastian’s Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time (ref. 5524G)
If you like pilot’s watches, you need to head to the nearest airshow immediately. Irrespective of whether your eyeline lifts up to the craft in the air, or stays firmly on wrists, an airshow will give you more of a chance to spot aviation related watches than just about any other place. This setting – Avalon airshow, … ContinuedThe post MY WATCH STORY: Sebastian’s Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time (ref. 5524G) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: RJ-Romain Jerome Donkey Kong
Full review of the RJ-Romain Jerome Donkey Kong. Our analysis with price, hands-on commentary and live high resolution photographs.
Revolution
Heavens Above
Going the extra-terrestrial way to define local time, standard time, the equation of time, sidereal time and “werewolf” time (moonphase).
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Breguet: The Artistic Functionality of Decoration
Fine decoration today exists for its own sake, evolved from its original purpose - protection against corrosion. Today, it links Breguet to its history.
Revolution
About Last Night - Audemars Piguet x Revolution
Audemars Piguet teams up with Revolution to showcase its SIHH 2017 collection, hot of out the oven, for one night in Singapore. Highlights from the evening and a buttload of Royal Oaks here for your viewing pleasure.
Time+Tide
EXCLUSIVE: Hands-on with the Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition II, live from the Avalon airshow
When it comes to partnerships, there are a few routes watch brands typically embark on. There’s the celebrity ambassador, which is often little more than name awareness and a few key appearances. Then there’s the high-profile event tie-in, which usually results in a limited edition with a few dial tweaks. And there’s the organisational partnership, which, … ContinuedThe post EXCLUSIVE: Hands-on with the Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition II, live from the Avalon airshow appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Three colours Piaget – the 60th anniversary Altiplano in blue, green and grey
This year Piaget celebrates 60 years of the ground-breaking Altiplano. Released in 1957, the original model was the perfect vehicle for the revolutionary 2mm thin 9P, which went on to become the gold standard for reliable, elegant, ultra-thin movements. Over the decades, there’s been a clear evolution of the Altiplano (which was named after a high-altitude plateau in … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Three colours Piaget – the 60th anniversary Altiplano in blue, green and grey appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Hands Free
From antique to cutting edge, affordable to eye-wateringly expensive, simple to highly complex, there is a lot to love in the world of digital.
Time+Tide
VIDEO: Baume & Mercier 2017 collection overview and their athletic new shape
Anyone who’s followed the SIHH 2017 releases will have noticed a few clear trends emerging – more entry level options, more yellow gold, that sort of thing. One trend that wasn’t as remarked upon in all the excitement of the fair was the way several brands made significant changes to their marketing and identity. Baume & Mercier is … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Baume & Mercier 2017 collection overview and their athletic new shape appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Decimal Strike
Full hands-on analytical review of the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Decimal Strike with live high resolution photos from SIHH 2017.
Revolution
Complete List of Movies Featured in EPIC Rolex Oscar Commercial
A list of all 19 movies featured in Rolex’s minute long Oscar 2017 advertisement along with iTunes links to all 19 movies!
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Spot the Watch: Warren Beatty and his Cartier Santos at the 2017 Oscars
We managed to spot what Warren Beatty was wearing when the whole Best Picture award went haywire! He was wearing a Cartier Santos!
Revolution
A Jolly Good Fellows
Going from strength to strength with their watch sales, Alan takes a look at the top lots from Fellows’ upcoming auction: Tuesday, 28 February 2017 (11am, GMT).
Revolution
Collector’s World: Paul Maudsley, PHILLIPS Watches International Specialist-Director
Long time watch-auction veteran, Paul Maudsley speaks with MrWatchMaster about his personal watch collection and what motivates him to collect.
Time+Tide
VIDEO: Jaeger-LeCoultre 2017 collection overview (including the watch that knocked us both out)
Jaeger-LeCoultre did everything right at SIHH. Their collection surprised and delighted in equal measure with a little something for everyone, from high-end tourbillons to fresh takes on the feminine Rendez-Vous, and sexy new variants of old favourites (we’re looking at you, black and pink gold Master Compressor). But it was the trio of watches comprising … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Jaeger-LeCoultre 2017 collection overview (including the watch that knocked us both out) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Spot the Watch: Jay Z and his Patek Philippe Celestial at the 2017 Grammys
At the 2017 Grammys, rapper Jay Z was rocking one superfly timepiece that went under the radar. It was a special Patek Philippe you don't see everyday.
Time+Tide
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 24th February, 2017 – the recommended reading edition
It’s easy to get caught up in this whole 24-hour news cycle thing. Every five seconds there seems to be a new story/scandal/watch, and sometimes it all gets a little too much. That’s why, for today’s Wind Down, we’re trying to actually live up to the name. So, close your work email, divert your phone to voicemail and … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 24th February, 2017 – the recommended reading edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Ressence Type 5G
Announcing the new grey dial for the Ressence Type 5G, an addition to the Type 5 family, with pictures, specifications and price.
Revolution
A Mare Nostrum Story From Before The Days Of The Vendôme Group
When thinking of Panerai, one’s mind immediately turns to the familiar Luminor and Radiomir, but cast your line just a bit further into the murky waters of the past and you may come across a model a little more unexpected.
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Beyond Time, Expressing Tales: The Curiously Intelligent Watches of Van Cleef & Arpels
Don't tar watchmaker Van Cleef & Arpels with the brush of bejewelled Quartz watches when they're making movements smarter than most calibres out there
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HANDS-ON: Singing the blues with the ladies’ Ulysse Nardin Classico
We’re all taught the colours of the rainbow from pre-school, so it’s amazing how many of us grow up to wear only black. Anything brighter is definitely viewed as a risk, which is why smaller wardrobe items are a great starting point for that gamble. For guys, it might be a patterned pocket square or … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Singing the blues with the ladies’ Ulysse Nardin Classico appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hands-On: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical
As far as watches with astronomic complications go,Vacheron Constantin's Les Cabinotiers Celestia is the ever graceful Belle to Hublot Antikythera's Gaston.
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VIDEO: Cartier 2017 collection overview and the ‘perfect’ Drive
Between you and me, we were pretty happy with Cartier’s SIHH 2017 collection. And no, not just because the re-release of the Panthère gives us carte blanche to post this picture of Pierce Brosnan in his ’80s prime: No, it’s because we’re all big fans of the Drive, and the powers that be in Cartier’s … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Cartier 2017 collection overview and the ‘perfect’ Drive appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
In Conversation with Arnaud Carrez and Carole Forestier-Kasapi
George Cramer speaks with Arnaud Carrez, Cartier’s International Marketing and Communication Director, and Carole Forestier-Kasapi, Cartier’s Head of Movement Creation to discuss watchmaking and doing watch business in 2017.