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Talk of the Bay: How the Modern Day Tudor Black Bay Came to Be

As comebacks go, the rebirth of Tudor ranks alongside Elvis Presley ’68, the re-launch of the Mini and the return of The X-Files. We look at the Black Bay, the model that made it all happen.

HANDS-ON: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date 70s

We’ve come to associate Fifty Fathoms with minimalistic dials, so this Day Date model – one of three new pieces released at Baselworld 2018 to mark the 65th anniversary of the original diving watch – is a real shift in style. This doesn’t mean that Blancpain are suddenly getting all decorative, though; rather, they have … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date 70s appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1978 Quartz Saturation Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition, ref. S23626

Affectionately named for its tuna-can-for-the-wrist design, the Seiko Tuna collection holds many “firsts” in the dive watch world. From being the first to feature a dual layer construction with a one-piece inner case, to introducing the accordion-style rubber strap. In 1978, it also welcomed Seiko’s – and the world’s – first foray into professional quartz … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1978 Quartz Saturation Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition, ref. S23626 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Heitis Watches Okeanos Explorer Review

I've been a huge fan of Heitis Watches and the work DJ Heider (founder, owner, operator) is doing there. Last year I reviewed the Heitis Aviator and the Chronograph. Well, this year Heitis Watches decided to take a step in what would be considered uncharted territory for the brand: a dive watch.

New Release: A refreshing take on the Omega Seamasters for Baselworld 2018

Omega commemorates the 25th anniversary of its Seamaster Professional Diver 300M with all-new, facelifted versions.

New Release: Old school updated, Omega presents the Seamaster 1948 collection for Baselworld 2018

Omega celebrates 70 years of its legendary Seamaster with two re-interpretations of the most iconic family of watches, ever.

HANDS-ON: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, with thinner, smaller case and brand-new movement

Tudor have added another – smaller – member to the Black Bay family at Baselworld 2018. It’s inspired by the “Big Crown” (reference 7924) Submariner, and named after the year it was released. The Black Bay Fifty-Eight faithfully re-creates the smaller case size of the 7924, complete with oversized crown and introducing a brand-new calibre into the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, with thinner, smaller case and brand-new movement appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

New Release: The Oris Carl Brashear Diver gets upgraded to a Chronograph for Baselworld 2018

Presenting the new Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition - An inspirational tribute to a distinguished hero.

HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation SPB077 and SPB079

Seiko have again released a duo of modern re-interpretations of one of their OG dive watches – the Seiko 6159. Sitting alongside the modern re-creation – the newly released SLA025, which was also just revealed here at Baselworld 2018 – the pair echo the original design of Seiko’s first hi-beat diver but wrap it up … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation SPB077 and SPB079 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

New Release: Here are two Tudor Black Bay watches that might just convert the missus into a WIS

Tudor has expanded their ever-popular Black Bay bezel-less range to include a new feminine model. A 32mm model is being added to the existing Black Bay 41 and Black Bay 36 range. The Black Bay 36 is also available in an elegant blue dial option this year for Baselworld 2018.

HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Commemorative Limited Edition (ref. SLA019)

With another contemporary nod to Seiko’s original hi-beat diver – the 1968 ref. 6159 – a familiar face has received a limited-edition update. Based on the venerable Seiko MM300 dive watch, this commemorative limited edition not only pays tribute to its vintage inspiration with a host of updates, but also to the lush green forests … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Commemorative Limited Edition (ref. SLA019) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

New Release: Blancpain’s new Fifty Fathoms for Baselworld 2018, and two in the Villeret Collection

Classicism and refinement: Blancpain adds two new models to both its Fifty Fathoms collection and its Villeret collection.

New Release: Patek Philippe unveils its sportiest Aquanaut – the 5968A flyback chronograph

The Aquanaut collection, the embodiment of contemporary sportive chic, now welcomes its first chronograph, the 5968A flyback chronograph.

New Release: A Tale of Two Pepsi GMT Watches – Rolex GMT-Master II and Tudor Black Bay GMT

We take a quick look at the two Pepsi GMT watches launched in Baselworld 2018, from Rolex and Tudor. Click here to find out what are the reasons that makes these two GMT watches tick!

New Release: Bell & Ross presents two new Square Divers in perennial favourite colours – blue and bronze

Following the success of the first square diving watch launched last year, the BR03-92 Diver from Bell & Ross is now officially a collection in its own right.

Tudor at Baselworld 2018: The Complete Round Up Including the Black Bay GMT

INTRODUCING: The Seiko Automatic Divers Re-creation Limited Edition SLA025

Seiko’s venture into the dive watch world came hard and fast. Releasing their first dive watch in 1965, just three years later they upped the ante and introduced the Seiko 6159. A one-piece cased 300m rated diver, powered by a hi-beat movement that until then was being used only by the Grand Seikos of the time. Now, … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Seiko Automatic Divers Re-creation Limited Edition SLA025 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

NEWS: Tudor and Rolex in the battle of the Pepsi GMTs gives Basel 2018 its first big moment

  In an opening salvo of releases that instantaneously became the first buzz topic of Basel 2018, Rolex and Tudor have simultaneously released ‘Pepsi’ GMTs; Rolex with a GMT-Master II with two-colour blue and red Cerachrom bezel and the Tudor Black Bay GMT, with two-colour red and blue aluminium bezel. The Rolex is one of three new versions … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Tudor and Rolex in the battle of the Pepsi GMTs gives Basel 2018 its first big moment appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 gets a major upgrade

One of the most popular and most loved Omega watches is the mighty Seamaster 300 - made especially famous by James Bond. Baselworld 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the design, and to mark the occasion, Omega have completely upgraded and revamped the line, offering a total of 14 new Seamaster Diver 300 models, in … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 gets a major upgrade appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster 1948 Limited Editions 

The Seamaster is one of the enduring staples of the fine watch world, found on the wrists of young and old, all over the world. It turns out that this year the old favourite turns 70, and so we’ve obviously got new Omega Seamaster watches being released at Baselworld 2018 - like these Omega Seamaster … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster 1948 Limited Editions  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Longines Legend Diver is back, and yes, it’s in black. All black

The Longines Legend Diver Watch, a reimagined version of a diving watch from the 1960s, had a dramatic reintroduction in 2017, care of the Milanese bracelet addition - perhaps the best strap hack of the year, period - and now it’s going to set pulses racing even faster with a new version in black PVD. Vital Statistics … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Longines Legend Diver is back, and yes, it’s in black. All black appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: The understated chameleon – Omega’s Seamaster Railmaster 

The Omega Seamaster Railmaster was one of the surprise hits of last year’s Basel fair. So it’s vaguely appropriate that as we’re busy speculating what we’ll see Omega release at Baselworld 2018, we look back on one of their hottest from last season. Not that we realised it at the time – the regular production … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The understated chameleon – Omega’s Seamaster Railmaster  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: The Omega Seamaster Railmaster

The story in a second: Behind the ultra-hyped trilogy models lays this cool, calm and not-in-any-way limited take on the Railmaster. Odd as it may seem today, but many of the enduring designs of mid-twentieth century watchmaking sprang from a very specific purpose: scientific exploration and the quest for accuracy. The Omega Railmaster, one of … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Omega Seamaster Railmaster appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Throwback Sundays: Six Excellent Diver’s Watches That Are Not Rolex Submariners, from Our Archives

Looking for luxury diver's watches, but want something different aside from the Rolex Submariner? In this week's Throwback Sundays, let us help you find out what are the alternatives available.