TAG Heuer Carrera: Stayin’ Alive At 55
TAG Heuer’s Carrera celebrates another landmark anniversary with 13 takes on a new movement.
TAG Heuer’s Carrera celebrates another landmark anniversary with 13 takes on a new movement.
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As far as cool watch names go, this watch has one of the coolest: I mean, the head of the viper - it doesn’t get much more rock than that. And while the story behind the name is less viper lounge and more viper observatory, the watch itself easily lives up to its rock star … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The viper strikes! TAG Heuer’s Carrera Calibre 02 Tourbillon Tête de Vipère appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Habring² announces a new monopusher chronograph based on their successful A11 movement. The new watch is called Chrono-Felix. Full details and price within.
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Editor’s note: When I began the hunt for my first “good” watch I came up with a list of certain criteria: a black dial, 40 – 44 mm case size, and good looks. However, the main one was that it needed to be a chronograph. It was the added allure of a more complex inside paired … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Omega created a highly desirable limited edition with the 2018 Omega Speedmaster “Ultraman” but do you know what else comes in the box? Watch this video and find out.
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Editor’s note: An affordable Swiss-made tourbillon. Words like that were once considered something of an oxymoron. That all changed, however, when in 2016, TAG Heuer’s Carrera Heuer-02T came along, causing something of a stir amongst the watchmaking elite. Well, with this year’s release of the chronometer grade TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Tête de Vipère, those shock … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Can TAG Heuer’s affordable tourbillon match it with the big dogs? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In my eyes there’s no better backdrop than the French Riviera to launch a luxury dive watch. And it seems Ulysse Nardin think so too, unveiling four new iterations of their Diver Chronometer amongst the glamour and affluence at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. Plotting a cleaner bearing for the collection with a host of … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronometer – streamlined and launched in luxury appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The story of Omega’s Speedmaster “Tintin” is the tale of a watch that almost never was. The same goes for Nathan and his red-and-white chequered dial Speedy. When did you first see/hear about it? I have always found the most interesting watches to be unique variations of classic designs. The Tintin fits this description perfectly, … ContinuedThe post WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We take a look at one of the latest offerings from Breitling: the new Navitimer 8 B01 Chronograph, fitted with an in-house movement.
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Here at Time+Tide we are constantly finding ourselves getting caught up in what’s new and improved – taking it upon ourselves to keep you guys updated on the latest in watch releases (it’s a tough job, I know, but someone has to do it). Every once in a while, however, we like to look back … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Historical pedigree – the Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 42mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Omega was highly successful in what is essentially the luxury watch industry's first foray into timed sales on a new direct to customer channel. For those who may have missed out on the not so new news, the Speedy Tuesday limited edition alludes to the first time the Omega Speedmaster was given its own trending hashtag #SpeedyTuesday which first came about in 2012, and explains the limited edition of 2012 pieces.
Among the maisons that refuse to differentiate between complications for women and men, Patek Philippe reigns supreme, offering chronographs, world timers, perpetual calendars and minute repeaters, all within its standard collection.
Last November, one of the most highly anticipated watches at the Only Watch auction was the F.P. Journe Monopusher Split-Seconds Chronograph.
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Since their dramatic reboot in 2012, Tudor has continually upped the game. From the original Black Bay, to the development of in-house movements, new case materials, and complications like the chronograph, every year brings a new surprise. Based on this track record, I’m always excited to see what Tudor will do next with the Black … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay GMT is a contender for the hottest watch of 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Wei Koh tells us how with the help of Bell & Ross’ Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo, the “Dusty” and “El Mirage” Bellytanker Chronographs came to be.
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Now, it may shock you to learn that not everyone wants a watch bedecked with bezels, chronographs, and other functionality to complicate the equation. Some people are just after a nice watch that tells the time, simple as that. If that’s something that resonates with you, the Tudor Black Bay 41 is a watch you … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Wonderfully restrained – Tudor’s Black Bay 41 Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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At an event held at the Berluti flagship store in Collins Street, Melbourne, Hublot have launched their latest collaboration with Berluti, bespoke leather experts. Nestled amidst the fine footwear were the latest offerings of this ongoing partnership: two Classic Fusion watches with Berluti leather dials (the only ones in Australia), offered in vibrant colours – Bordeaux red with … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Hublot launches the Classic Fusion Chronograph Berluti Scritto in Melbourne appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
TAG Heuer and Bamford Watch Department have unveiled their latest collaboration, the Carbon Collection, headed by a limited-edition Bamford Monaco.
The Hublot for The Rake Classic Fusion Aero Chronograph “Molon Labe” will be made in a limited edition of 25 watches launching September 2018.
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I have been collecting for many years now and I have learned to be patient. It must be said, though, that my patience has often cost me a few pieces, as I felt they were too expensive, or not good enough, and another would be found for a better price or in better condition (read, … ContinuedThe post WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: The long game, or why it took me 10 years to buy this Daytona appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Raymond Weil’s latest take on their sporty Freelancer Chronograph is – to be blunt – really good-looking. Fundamentally, it’s the same as Freelancer chronos we’ve seen before: 42mm steel case, bulletproof RW500 movement, 12,6,9 subdial layout, day/date and screw-down crown and pushers. It’s a solid piece of kit. What’s new, though, is the colour way. Silver … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil’s latest Freelancer Chronograph looks the business appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In a clip produced by Vanity Fair to coincide with the release of Ozark Season 2 on Netflix, Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and Julia Garner explain Ozark ‘hillbilly’ slang. We’re sure you’ll agree that they all play second fiddle to the 1979 Rolex Daytona hanging casually from Bateman’s wrist throughout. It’s not the first time we’ve spotted it on Bateman … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Ozark’s Jason Bateman continues to live his best vintage Rolex Daytona life appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Luminox first released the Navy SEAL 3580 series in May 2018, the latest evolution of the Navy SEAL collection. Consisting of five models, the series sports several exciting new features including a chronograph function and CARBONOX casing.
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