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Review: the new Tudor Black Bay Pro

We take a closer look at the new Tudor Black Bay Pro, a new line within the BB family with some family resemblances to the Rolex Explorer II.

Point/Counterpoint: The Tudor Black Bay Pro Looks Like A Rolex Explorer II Ref. 1655

And I won't be convinced otherwise.

Point/Counterpoint: The Black Bay Pro Does NOT Look Too Much Like The Explorer II Ref. 1655

Homage is the sincerest form of flattery.

Hands-On: British Invasion! Bremont Teams Up With Bamford For A Love-It-Or-Hate-It Dive Watch

The S500 Bamford Special Edition is a far-out take on Bremont's original dive watch.

Longines Introduces the Ultra-Chron High-Beat Diver

Historically a prominent participant – and winner – at observatory chronometer trials, Longines once had a stable of extra-precise, high-frequency movements, though the calibres have been long discontinued as were the chronometer competitions. Several decades later the watchmaker from Saint Imier pays homage to that history by reviving the Ultra-Chron, which is based on its namesake 1968 original but with a newly-developed high-beat movement contained within vintage-inspired, cushion-shaped case matched with a similarly retro steel bracelet. Initial thoughts The vintage Ultra-Chron is a good basis for a remake as it avoids being yet another vintage-inspired diver with a round case. While the design isn’t new, the cushion case distinguishes it from the competition, offering enthusiasts something less common. Personally, I like the functional, 1970s style of the Ultra-Chron; the red accents lend the watch the feel of an instrument. But going by how Longines has expanded the palette of the Legend Diver, additional, modern colours for the Ultra-Chron are a possibility (and a certainty if it sells well). But the new Ultra-Chron is notable not just for its style. Though the Longines catalogue has an impressive tally of historical remakes, all of its Heritage models to date contain standard movements identical to those found in the brand’s other models. The Ultra-Chron, on the other hand, stands out for the high-beat calibre that was developed specially for it (though t...

HANDS-ON: The Longines Ultra-Chron revives the first-ever hi-beat diver from 1968

Heritage revivals are all the rage right now, and the manufacture that really kicked off the trend was Longines – the entire heritage collection range is devoted to digging into their rich archives and resurrecting their historic designs. From the Heritage Military to the BigEye Avigation Chrono to the Legend Diver (among others), their heritage … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Longines Ultra-Chron revives the first-ever hi-beat diver from 1968 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing: Longines Throws A High-Frequency Homecoming With The Revival Of Its 1960s Ultra-Chron Diver (Live Pics & Pricing)

Plus, the launch of the new "Ultra-Chronometer" Certification, in partnership with TimeLab in Geneva.

Blancpain Introduces the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in Titanium and Sedna Gold

Singapore retailer Cortina Watch is marking its 50th year in 2022 with progressive launches of anniversary editions, which started with the Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 5057G that made its debut at the beginning of the year. Now it’s the turn of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Cortina Watch 50th Anniversary, the first of the brand’s dive watches to feature a two-tone case in titanium and 18k Sedna gold. Initial thoughts The Bathyscaphe is probably the best looking amongst Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms range of dive watches. It has the right degree of retro style, while also being relatively compact and wearable. And it avoids being too different, too vintage, or too big, as many of other Fifty Fathoms divers are; the Bathyscaphe is just right in many ways. The new edition is a modest variation on the original, but a good one. In contrast to the almost-monochromatic standard model, this version looks a little fancier without being over the top thanks to its gold elements. At the same time, the gold parts are balanced; the bezel, for instance, is set off by the gold crown. But the look is restrained with the brushed bezel insert and dial, so it doesn’t stray too far from the original. What the watch is missing, however, is a bracelet as it is delivered on a fabric strap as standard. Blancpain does have a titanium bracelet available as an additional purchase, however, it is not two tone though it should pair well with this watch. Retro diver Though inspired by th...

The new Seiko Prospex Diver SPB301

Seiko Prospex SPB301 is the latest addition to the popular diver's line, now with an attractive blue bezel and white dial colorway.

VIDEO: The evolution of the Rado Captain Cook continues with more high-tech ceramic models

Until five years ago, the Rado Captain Cook was a largely forgotten watch. This handsome skin diver with a rotating bezel was in circulation from 1962 to 1972, before Rado moved onto fresh horological pastures and began establishing its reputation in the world of high-tech ceramics. But then in 2017, the brand surprised the watch … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The evolution of the Rado Captain Cook continues with more high-tech ceramic models appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date green is a fine take on a gentleman’s sports watch

Re-introduced in 2018 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original, the buzzing Memovox Polaris, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s alarm-equipped dive watch, combined vintage charm with modern technology. In 2022, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date gets a lick of green paint in a boutique-only release, continuing the long line of compressor-style watches by “the watchmaker’s watchmaker”. Seafaring chameleon dial … ContinuedThe post The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date green is a fine take on a gentleman’s sports watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In-Depth: Five Cult Classic Citizen Dive Watches

Sea monsters are real.

Vintage Watches: Let's Get Functional

A dive watch for summer? A chronograph for the track? A date complication to stay on track? Vintage has you covered.

Hands-On: The New Rado Over-Pole Is A Fun, Affordable World Timer

Fun, functional travel-time capability for the little diver that could.

Watch Of The Week: My First Vintage Dive Watch

A little less skin in the game.

Tudor Black Bay GMT Steel and Gold

in this article, we take a closer look and review the new Tudor Black Bay GMT in Steel & Gold. Does it stand up to scrutiny?

Why a Desert Dweller Designed a Dive Watch

Introducing: Citizen Launches A Full Spectrum Of New Automatic Dive Watches

Crown left, right stuff.

HANDS-ON: The Delma Cayman Bronze is a modern diver with a touch of glamour

The Delma Cayman Bronze is an homage to the skin divers of the ‘60s, continuing Delma’s ever-adapting modernisation.The post HANDS-ON: The Delma Cayman Bronze is a modern diver with a touch of glamour appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Vintage Watches: A 1978 Rolex GMT-Master, A 1967 Omega Seamaster Chronograph, And A 1980s Piaget Protocole

Plus a few Mother's Day picks!

Watch Of The Week: All Roads Lead To Tuna

How I settled on a chonky, off-beat Seiko dive watch for my daily wearer.

Watching Movies: There's Something Not Quite Right About Ben Affleck's Rolex in 'Argo'

This Sea-Dweller is far from period-correct in our watch-related movie of the week.

Hands-On: The Mysterious Vintage Doxa Army Resurfaces As A Modern Ceramic Watch

And a 54-year-old mystery surrounding the blacked-out Doxa diver is finally solved.

Watching Movies: The 1970s Version Of 'King Kong' Includes A Monster Of A Rolex

Jeff Bridges wears a Submariner in our watch-related film of the week.