Born of the Depths: Seiko Prospex SRPD14K1 Yellowfin Tuna
Born from the specialised needs of saturation diving, the Seiko Tuna has spawned a new limited edition specially for Asia.
Born from the specialised needs of saturation diving, the Seiko Tuna has spawned a new limited edition specially for Asia.
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At this point it’s not news to state that Ellen DeGeneres is, in addition to being a talk show host par excellence, possessed of exceptional taste in watches. From vintage Daytonas to what appears to be most of Patek Philippe’s complicated catalogue, Ellen has some truly outstanding taste (I mean, seriously, when will she appear … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Ellen, Patek, Omega and Ryan Reynolds appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watches - the best watches at least - do more than tell the time. They transcend their function to evoke an atmosphere or a mood. Tissot’s latest heritage piece, the Petite Seconde, is a quite wonderful example of this. Sure, it’s a 42mm steel piece with a classic manually winding movement, and a pretty classic … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The old world charm of Tissot’s Heritage Petite Seconde appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Well, at this point in a career you are beginning to think about promotion and gravitating towards the managing and leading people role, as opposed to focusing on yourself for the most part. It's a lot like having children, except without the cuddling and bedtime stories. So, why not take this time, focus on yourself for just a little bit, and be selfish about what goes on your wrist.
Exploring St. Gallen turns out to be more of a thrill than expected, as Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley finds out during a mini-break to the Swiss-German city to test the Oris GMT Rega Limited Edition.
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The Tradition is a very special watch in Breguet’s prestigious collection. The brand is renowned for their classic style and peerless heritage. The Tradition collection - which debuted in 2005 - epitomises these values while managing to look effortlessly modern. It’s quite a feat. The traditional elements are easy to define - the engine-turned dial, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Breguet’s grand Tradition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Nigo is well known for being a big collector of all things. From toys to furniture and also for maxed out bling watches. We spot 2: an AP and a Cartier.
Hermès unveils a brand-new edition in its Arceau line, showcasing how much fun can be had with simple lines and an understated case design.
With the 80th anniversary of the start of the Second World War being remembered next year, plus IWC’s close affinity to aviation-themed timepieces, the choice to introduce a set of new watches that take inspiration from the iconic Spitfire.
In anticipation of SIHH 2019, Revolution looks back at Ulysse Nardin’s boundary-pushing innovations and designs in 2018.
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Is the Baltic Aquascaphe right for you? Our hands-on review breaks down all the facts, stats, and insights that you need to see.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to watch movement development, we tend to see changes in incremental volumes, anticipating big announcements on specific anniversary years. But our friends at Lange, specifically director of...
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Zenith hold a certain affinity for mechanical machines – and not just of the time-telling variety. From pilot watches that celebrate all things planes and motorbikes, to El Primero-powered chronographs that take their open road inspiration from the world of classic cars. For the past three years the Swiss manufacturer has also enjoyed a partnership … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Evoque’d – the Zenith Defy Classic Range Rover Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Seiko releases a new Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri with an urushi dial made by a master craftsman. Limited edition of 2000 pieces. Available now.
Stepping onto the red carpet at the 75th Venice International Film Festival with Jaeger-LeCoultre gives Revolution’s Sophie Furley a sneak peek into the magical world of the movie awards.
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Aurel Bacs of Phillips, Wei Koh of The Rake and Revolution, and Toby Bateman of Mr Porter tell us how Phillips’ Styled Auction came together.
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Tennis great Novak Djokovic and Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko began their (doubles) partnership at the beginning of 2014. Just a few months later, Djokovic regained his position as world number one – a ranking he then held for 28 months straight. Coincidence? Perhaps, but whether it’s causation or correlation, the fact remains that the partnership … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic Limited Edition SSE174J appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Taking a look at everything Richard Mille introduced over the course of 2018, it’s hard to describe him as anything but a superwatch maker.
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Call it sibling rivalry, or a family feud - in this 1-on-1, we've got the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph going up against the Datograph.
Join Revolution founder and editor Wei Koh as he unboxes his special 2018 OMEGA Speedmaster ‘Ultraman’ – coupled with facts and trivia on the original ‘Ultraman’ and how the modern version came to be.
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Revolution sits down with Paul Boutros of Phillips Watches to discuss eight important watches in the Styled Auction catalog ahead of their 2018 New York sale.
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Seiko’s Astron (the new GPS one, not the groundbreaking quartz one) is a pretty incredible piece of kit. Ostensibly, it tells the time, day, date and a second time zone. But the trick is in the method. The Astron, thanks to GPS technology, keeps track of time by talking to satellites - a quite cool … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Ready for anything – the Seiko Astron SSE170J1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This week, we take a look at six alternatives to highly popular watches - such as the Rolex Daytona, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and Patek Philippe Nautilus.
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With a brand so rich in history, the origins of what can only be called typical Breguet design cues date a fair ways back into the archives. Contrary to the case of countless other brands on the market, the components that make up Breguet’s core design mantra could hardly be accused of being derivative, and … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Classic design pushed forward – the world of watchmaking at Breguet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Omega Speedy Tuesday 2 "ULTRAMAN" first began delivery in August this year and is said to have fulfilled its final batch this month. Perhaps one of the most talked about watches this season, we thought that it was timely to post a quick recap of what this watch entails, the controversy it has met and what it means to collect one of them.
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