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Review of the Chopard L.U.C Flying T Twin Ladies, which was released earlier this year. The model we review is the full pavé diamonds in a platinum case.

Audemars Piguet marched loudly into 2021, dropping no fewer than 16 watches before we had even hit the end of March. It was definitely a year of evolution over revolution, but the manner in which their watches evolved felt like the brand really had their ears to the ground. Possibly their boldest release is actually … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Audemars Piguet’s top 5 watches of 2021 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The defining watch of 2021, according to our editor-in-chief for Mexico and Latin-America, is one that is quirky, fun and surprisingly resonant.

This new Diver 1964 release is based on the original Orient Olympia Calendar Diver, which was the first 40m dive watch with a bezel that Orient ever produced.

A message from the vintage desk: Four trends we are watching going into next year.

A decade-long search takes me all the way to Thailand - and meets a surprising end.

Liwei Liao's unconventional sushi pairs well with these four unconventional watches – and one killer knife.

We take a comprehensive look at the new dark green Orient Mako III Kamasu, and give you the low down on this inexpensive tool watch.

Photographer Robert Spangle captures the best watches and looks on the streets of Florence.

The global pandemic has changed many of our approaches to “unnecessary purchases”. With mounting financial uncertainty, the idea of spending multiple thousands on a piece of jewellery can be hard to stomach, while the opposite thought process may be something like “treat yourself while you can”. Thankfully, there is a median option, by snapping up … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Top 5 watches of 2021 under $1000 (Part 1) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Genta’s original watch designs of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus and more are paired with NFTs at Sotheby’s 2022 auctions.

Revolution’s Editorial Head chimes in on his watch for 2021, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic Chronograph GMT “Nuclear Option”

Patek Philippe introduced a bunch of notable new models this year, including the recent “Advanced Research” Minute Repeater Ref. 5750P. The most notable amongst its accessible complications – accessible in a relative sense – is unquestionably the In-line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P, an all-new model with a movement developed from the ground up. The ref. 5236P takes its cues from the “linear” perpetual calendar pocket watches of the 1950s and 1960s, namely the ref. 725 with perpetual calendar only, and the refs. 699, 843, and 844 that also included a minute repeater. The nickname stems from the calendar display within a single, horizontal window under 12 o’clock, which instantly sets such watches apart from conventional calendar displays that rely on multiple sub-dials. A ref. 699 from 1956 with linear calendar and minute repeater This same straight-line calendar display has been reproduced on the ref. 5236P – a substantial feat considering its compact size and relatively large calendar window. It was realised with an all-new calendar mechanism with a cleverly designed display, but one still constructed as a traditional, “grand lever” calendar. Initial thoughts Despite its vintage inspiration, the ref. 5236P looks and feels like a contemporary watch, especially because of its colours and size. In the hand the ref. 5236P is substantial, both in diameter and weight. At 41.3 mm it’s one of the biggest perpetual calendar watches Patek Philippe makes. In...

Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and our team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year by traffic on the T+T website. At number 24, it’s the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph… Surely this is a … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph (#24) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

It was not an easy task for Sabine Zwettler to narrow down her favorite new launches from the last 12 months to just five models. With the plethora of truly well done and surprising watches, it would have been no problem for her to choose ten times as many! What did she end up with? Find out here!

Sink into four wild flavors of wristwatch, topped with a German cruiser, at 1-900-ICE-CREAM.

How prop master Jonathan R. Hodges sourced one of Hollywood's most iconic timepieces.

If you're wearing a Royal Oak Offshore on a deserted island and no one is around to gawk at it …

When it comes to iconic dive watches, Seiko has to be near the top of any enthusiast’s list. My personal connection to the brand is quite strong, as I’m sure it is for many, given the quality and value associated with the brand. You see, Seiko was my gateway drug to the wider world of … ContinuedThe post The Seiko Turtle combines bulletproof reliability with a bargain price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." –Iñigo Montoya, The Princess Bride

Hands-on review of the quirky but rather interesting and modestly priced Raketa Copernicus, a watch made in Russia, in tribute to a Polish astronomer.

To celebrate 300 years of making complex and fascinating timepieces, Jaquet Droz has released a collection of eight new pieces that celebrates the thrill and excitement of hand-painted and engraved intricate animations.

Every watch brand has their range through which they get to brag. Finishing, design and movements are all aspects where a watchmaker can shine, and Longines choose to represent their best with the Master Collection - a range of classically styled wristwatches that emulate some of their complicated timepieces from the infancy of the brand, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Elegance meets complication in the Longines Master Collection moonphase appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

For Revolution USA’s editor-at-large, the defining watch of 2021 is one that has elicited a rollercoaster of mixed emotions.

Editor’s note: There were an awful lot of watches released in 2021 and our team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could. Here we count down the top 30 reviews of the year by traffic on the Time+Tide website. At number 25, it’s the Grand Seiko SBGW264… Grand Seiko never disappoints with … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SBGW264 (#25) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hervé Deschamps has described the Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs as “the quintessence of Chardonnay with the brilliance and rarity of a yellow diamond.” Ken Gargett thinks it's hard to argue with that. Here he explains why and shares his experience with the 2006 vintage.

As Beyonce once said, "so much damn swag."