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Cartier s complex marvel – Oct 9, 2017

HANDS-ON: Cartier’s complex marvel – the Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon

Here at Time+Tide we tend to focus on the simpler end of Cartier’s offerings, classic beauties like the Tank or the Drive Extra Flat. But there’s another side to the famous jewellery maison’s watch offerings that’s, well, exceptionally complex. The Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon is one such watch. If you didn’t … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Cartier’s complex marvel – the Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rolex Cellini Date Oct 9, 2017

VIDEO: Step aside Patrimony and Calatrava, the Rolex Cellini Date is here to take you to your next function

The Rolex Cellini range could be described as ‘the Rolex you wear when you don’t want to (be seen to) wear a Rolex’. It is bereft of practically all of the Rolex design codes that make their watches among the easiest in the game to spot at 20 paces. There is no iconic Oyster or Jubilee bracelet to … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Step aside Patrimony and Calatrava, the Rolex Cellini Date is here to take you to your next function appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Oct 8, 2017

IN-DEPTH: The slender sexiness of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic

The story in a second: Forget bling: thin is in, and Bulgari are king. The Octo Finissimo Automatic is the latest in Bulgari’s trio of record-breaking ultra-thin watches, and perhaps the greatest. We have a look at the watch’s barely-there beauty, and find out why it’s such a standout. The case Any discussion of the … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The slender sexiness of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Oct 5, 2017

HANDS-ON: The funky, fun Dan Henry 1970 Diver Compressor

If you’re here, then I can safely assume that you own a few watches, or at least that you’re into them. I’m also willing to bet that you have, at least once, fantasied about designing your own. A pipedream for most, but not for Dan Henry. Over the course of 30 years, Dan Henry has … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The funky, fun Dan Henry 1970 Diver Compressor appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rado Ceramica When Cameron told Oct 5, 2017

VIDEO: Shape and sculpture – the Rado Ceramica

When Cameron told us about the Rado Ceramica a little while ago, we knew we wanted to get a close look at this squared-off ceramic number. And when we did spend some time with it on our wrists and in front of our lenses, something became increasingly apparent. This is as much a sculpture as … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Shape and sculpture – the Rado Ceramica appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra – is Oct 4, 2017

VIDEO: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra – is it the only watch you need? 

One of the secrets of the Omega Aqua Terra’s success is its versatile charm. In its dark-dialled and gold incarnations it’s super dressed-up, but put it on a leather or rubber strap and it becomes a much more casual proposition. This is a watch that could pull tuxedo duty or go with board shorts (and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra – is it the only watch you need?  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rado s Coupole Classic Oct 3, 2017

VIDEO: Rado’s Coupole Classic is an everyday hero

One of the great paradoxes of the Swiss watch industry is that, broadly speaking, it is locked into a cycle that demands shiny new watch releases (often referred to as novelties) on a yearly basis. Pretty much without exception, these are all watches that are often intended to last a generation or three. What this means … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Rado’s Coupole Classic is an everyday hero appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Omega Aqua Terra Oct 2, 2017

VIDEO: Get ready for summer with the new Omega Aqua Terra on rubber

I didn’t appreciate just how good the new Master Chronometer Omega Aqua Terras were until I spent some proper time with them. And now that I have, I’m kicking myself for not talking more about them at and after Basel. What’s not to like? The design manages to be current and sporty without losing sight … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Get ready for summer with the new Omega Aqua Terra on rubber appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Nomos Ahoi neomatik Oct 2, 2017

INTRODUCING: The Nomos Ahoi neomatik, in eye-popping ‘siren red’

Nomos may be one of the younger players in the watch scene, but they’ve already well and truly stamped their mark on the industry. A very minimalist-looking one, to be sure, but that does not mean that their purist Bauhaus/Deutscher Werkbund-inspired designs are boring. Far from it. There’s nothing ho-hum about a manufacturer who has been … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Nomos Ahoi neomatik, in eye-popping ‘siren red’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Want Sep 30, 2017

LIST: 10 actors wearing the hell out the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso

Want a watch that makes a lead actor project more brains than brawn? Have them wear a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.The post LIST: 10 actors wearing the hell out the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Sep 30, 2017

WHO TO FOLLOW: @Simeon_kt

With an eye for the eclectic and the independent, Simeon’s perspective on watches is well worth a follow. NAME: Simeon Kremzow-Tennie OCCUPATION: Editor and community manager at 8Past10. HANDLE: @Simeon_kt FOLLOWERS: 1.7k LOCATION: Germany Tell me about yourself: My name is Simeon Kremzow-Tennie, I’m a 24-year-old electrical engineering student, based In Germany. I’m also working … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @Simeon_kt appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Sep 28, 2017

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 29th September, 2017 – the ‘Don’t Argue’ Edition, inc. all the arguments we started this week

In Australian rules football (AFL) there is a particular type of defensive move called the ‘don’t argue’. It involves fending off an opponent with an outstretched arm, usually at full pace. This image pretty much sums up the move, but if you need a 9-second tutorial, check this out. It’s brutal if you’re on the … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 29th September, 2017 – the ‘Don’t Argue’ Edition, inc. all the arguments we started this week appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Breitling Sep 27, 2017

LIST: The evolution of the wrist – 3 professionals who rely on wrist machines that tell the time and more

There are some sweeping generalisations in the watch world when it comes to the watches preferred by professionals in different fields – Breitling for airline pilots, Hublot for NBA players, Nomos for architects… but reality doesn’t quite conform to prevailing watch-lover logic. The fact is those that leap from high altitudes don’t choose a Zenith as … ContinuedThe post LIST: The evolution of the wrist – 3 professionals who rely on wrist machines that tell the time and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Tudor Black Bay 41 Tudor’s Sep 27, 2017

VIDEO: Wrist appeal – the Tudor Black Bay 41

Tudor’s Black Bay has evolved from a straight-up tool-like diver to an all-encompassing collection that has your wrist covered from dress to diver and any point in between. The Black Bay 41 is the dressier face of the line. Simple steel but not lacking in polish (both on the case and in the style sense), … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Wrist appeal – the Tudor Black Bay 41 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko s Hi-Beat 36000 Professional Sep 26, 2017

VIDEO: Unleash the beast – Grand Seiko’s Hi-Beat 36000 Professional 600m diver

Grand Seiko is known for many things: mirror-like finishes, incredibly crisp casework and a design style that veers from conservative to downright quirky. But this is not a brand that springs to mind when you think of professional-grade dive watches. Until now. At Basel this year Grand Seiko released this mighty beast that we (in … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Unleash the beast – Grand Seiko’s Hi-Beat 36000 Professional 600m diver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic Soon Sep 26, 2017

INTRODUCING: Sporty but simple – the Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic

Soon after the introduction of the motor car came the introduction of motorsports. Our inherently competitive nature driving us in our search for speed and steering what was one the greatest inventions in human history towards its inevitable competitive use. From motor racing’s early days, timepieces were used to measure the difference separating victory and … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Sporty but simple – the Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Oak & Oscar Sep 25, 2017

INTRODUCING: The Oak & Oscar Jackson Flyback Chronograph

At Time+Tide we’ve been following the successes of Oak & Oscar’s founder Chase Fancher with interest. We’ve met him in Basel and New York, but most of the time we’ve been watching the evolution of his brand from afar. Overnight we saw the release of their third watch, the Jackson FlyBack Chronograph, which – if … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Oak & Oscar Jackson Flyback Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Longines Museum Sep 25, 2017

VIDEO: In the Adventurers & Explorers room at the Longines Museum, with a focus on the Lindbergh voyage

The Longines Time Machine, which has been our vehicle of choice for exploring the brand’s long and incredibly varied history in its 185th year, lands here on a story-rich piece of ground. This episode is all about Longines’ efforts to assist some of the great moments in history, including Charles Lindbergh’s first solo transatlantic flight and the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: In the Adventurers & Explorers room at the Longines Museum, with a focus on the Lindbergh voyage appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Franck Muller Sep 24, 2017

HANDS-ON: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Franck Muller goes green and gold with limited-edition Vanguard for Australia

One of my main gripes with the watch industry in general is that it’s an overwhelmingly Serious Business. Tradition. Precision. Luxury. Attributes that are easily capable of erasing the merest hint of fun. Thankfully, there are a few brands out there capable of injecting some playfulness into their watches. Franck Muller, with their left-of-centre designs … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Franck Muller goes green and gold with limited-edition Vanguard for Australia appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Sep 23, 2017

WHO TO FOLLOW: @watchesandpencils

If an illustrator’s quirky designs of horological ephemera is your thing, hit follow on @watchesandpencils. You won’t regret it. NAME: Teun van Heerebeek OCCUPATION: Illustrator and front-end developer HANDLE: @watchesandpencils FOLLOWERS: 1.9k LOCATION: The Netherlands Hey Teun, tell us about yourself. I grew up in a small village nearby Eindhoven, where I still live today. Almost 30 … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @watchesandpencils appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko s Cocktail Time watches Sep 21, 2017

VIDEO: We had a barman make the cocktails that inspired Seiko’s Cocktail Time watches, and it went quite well

We’ve been hitting the bottle this week, but not for the usual reasons. No, this week we’re celebrating that riot of colour and fun that is the Presage Cocktail Time. Now, you might be asking, what is Cocktail Time? Isn’t it about five o’clock? Well, yes and no. Cocktail Time is the on-point name of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: We had a barman make the cocktails that inspired Seiko’s Cocktail Time watches, and it went quite well appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT Sep 20, 2017

INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT

The angry man of jazz, Charles Mingus, famously said, “Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.” A saying which, I think, is rather befitting to watches with a GMT or dual time zone complication. Because, let’s face it, having to calculate the time in another time zone can … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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TAG Heuer hedging their bets Sep 20, 2017

NEWS: We review Kingsman: The Golden Circle, a tale of TAG Heuer hedging their bets on the future of watches

Last night the Kingsman returned in Kingsman: The Golden Circle, with a new head tailor to the fore and a new watch on his wrist, the TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 Kingsman special edition. The success of the first movie, Kingsman: The Secret Service, was unprecedented, and not just because it was a British spy movie … ContinuedThe post NEWS: We review Kingsman: The Golden Circle, a tale of TAG Heuer hedging their bets on the future of watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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IWC Da Vinci Chronograph Edition Sep 19, 2017

HANDS-ON: Not your typical sports chrono – the IWC Da Vinci Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation”

When IWC made the revamped Da Vinci collection their main focus at SIHH 2017, it’s fair to say that there was a little bit of confusion – if not downright consternation – among the watch-loving faithful. Coming off two straight years of strong, masculine product – the Portugieser and the Pilot’s – the dressy Da … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Not your typical sports chrono – the IWC Da Vinci Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Sep 19, 2017

SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 12, September 2017

This month was full of milestones, travel and precious metals. Not only did it mark one full year of #SpottedByAG, but we also officially warmed our (not-so-new) Time+Tide HQ (a tad overdue – we know). It started with a trip over to the windy city, Wellington – where I had the pleasure of meeting some … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 12, September 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time refs Sep 18, 2017

VIDEO: Dial it up to 11 with the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time (refs SRPB41, SRPB43 & SRPB46)

If you’re ‘into’ watches, it’s easy to fall into a  perception that a higher price naturally equates to higher value and quality. However, Seiko’s colourful and decidedly wallet-friendly Presage Cocktail Time turns these assumptions on their head, with an RRP well south of $1000 and a wrist presence that can compete with watches 10 times … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Dial it up to 11 with the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time (refs SRPB41, SRPB43 & SRPB46) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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TAG Heuer Westfield Sydney Australia Sep 18, 2017

EVENT: 3 reasons to visit the Heuer Globetrotter exhibition, now showing at TAG Heuer Westfield, Sydney

Australia is a sports-mad country, so it makes sense that the current Heuer Globetrotter exhibition has seen an allocation of sports-related Heuer models take the place of new stock on the floor of the world’s most profitable TAG Heuer boutique per square metre, in Sydney’s CBD. The exhibition is at the TAG Heuer boutique, 188 Pitt … ContinuedThe post EVENT: 3 reasons to visit the Heuer Globetrotter exhibition, now showing at TAG Heuer Westfield, Sydney appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Breguet Classique 7787 Enamel Sep 17, 2017

INTRODUCING: A touch of class – the Breguet Classique 7787

Enamel is enjoying something of a renaissance in watch manufacturing. Many companies – from Seiko to Patek – are increasingly turning to the nearly forgotten art to decorate their dials. While it’s a slow and sometimes unforgiving process, the reward for mastering the technique is a uniquely alluring dial with a hue that will never fade. One … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: A touch of class – the Breguet Classique 7787 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control collection It’s Sep 16, 2017

VIDEO:  Triple threat – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control collection

It’s been a tough year for the luxury watch industry, and though things seem to be picking up now, the mood at SIHH in January could be described as reserved at best. One of the shining lights in a muted firmament was Jaeger-LeCoultre. Specifically, their newest Master Control release was a trilogy of watches celebrating … ContinuedThe post VIDEO:  Triple threat – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre s Master Chronograph – one Sep 14, 2017

VIDEO:  Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Chronograph – one of 2017’s best

I’m on the record as saying “I’m not a chronograph guy”, and, by and large, that’s true. However, there are exceptions, and this year’s Master Chronograph from Jaeger-LeCoultre is definitely one of them. Like the rest of the collection, it’s a smart, simple design that’s clearly vintage in inspiration but doesn’t suffer from retro overload. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO:  Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Chronograph – one of 2017’s best appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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