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We bring you a tour into the temple of patience, precision and dedication to perfection that is the A. Lange & Söhne manufactory in Glashütte, Germany.

In part 2 of our conversation series with IWC Legend, Mr Kurt Klaus, Mr Klaus speaks about how he came to create the 1985 Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar and his dear friend and industry legend, Mr Günter Blümlein.

So what's the deal with brightly colored dive watches and the design manufacturers pursue for the sake of legibility under water? Are these models more desirable or functional than others? Why are some brightly colored Seikos so difficult to find?

Editor’s note: A few months ago the watch-loving world went a little nuts for the Speedmaster Ultraman. Many (many) people missed out on copping it, but if your love of retro orange highlights still burns strong, how about this automatic alternative? And while there’s a black dial on offer that looks even more ultra, we’re … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: An ultra-cool Speedy with orange details? It’s the Omega Speedmaster Racing of course appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The model that’s emerging as the hero of Bulgari’s watch collection - which is undergoing a serious renaissance at the moment - is the Octo Finissimo Automatic, a simpler, more day-to-day offering than the tourbillons, minute repeaters and the like that also form part of the family. Until earlier this year the Finissimo Automatic was … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Bulgari’s bright steel Octo Finissimo Automatic is a thing of beauty  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Marine Chronographe 5527 is not a split-seconds chronograph but a no-less-desirable three sub-dial model housed in the new, dressy Marine case.

Corum Singapore announces Ms J.J. Chuan as its first Friend of the Brand.

There are three things I want in your classic Hollywood blockbuster: big monsters, bad one-liners and quality watch spotting. And from the looks of it, The Meg has all three. And while it’s a movie that’s very much scheduled to tie in with the northern summer, it’s also one that I feel is close to … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Big sharks and surprising watches in The Meg  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

It’s not unusual to see high-flyers Bell & Ross take inspiration from the world of aviation. In fact, it’s almost expected. However, the latest addition to their “Horo” label does it with a far more “grounded” perspective. Finding its muse in the practical aesthetic of an airport runway. Following on from last year’s three-handed Horolum, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bovet has introduced the Edouard Bovet Tourbillon to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the year Edouard Bovet set foot in China.

We bring you the details and our honest thoughts on the newly introduced A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon with enamel dial.

Worn & Wound is now debuting its Windup Watch Shop, which will sell smaller brands that suit its niche approach to the watchmaking industry and, presumably, its followers and fans.

Revolution sits down with IWC Legend, Mr Kurt Klaus to hear him tell the story of his 61-year journey with the Schaffhausen based maker of fine timepieces.

The story in a second: Bulgari’s latest take on the Octo Finissimo Automatic is the anti-gold gold watch. How about a riddle to start your Monday off right? When is a gold watch not a gold watch? When it’s Bulgari’s darling, the Octo Finissimo Automatic, in rose gold. Now, obviously it’s a gold watch, but … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Ultra-thin heavyweight – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in gold  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Magical cylindrical tunnels of water. Riding inside a barrelling wave is considered by some to be the be-all and end-all of surfing. And while Hublot’s latest addition to the Spirit of Big Bang collection doesn’t exactly call for a rashie or a coating of wax, it does capture the essence of the sea, with an … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Ocean blue barrels – the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Imagine you were living the lives of Crazy Rich Asians. What watch would you have worn on your wrist? Click here to find out what we have selected!

Moritz Grossmann’s first automatic watch reveals the maison’s new approach to self-winding. It features a modern interpretation of an older-generation device:  a pendulum mass, referred to as an automatic hammer mechanism. Christened ‘Hamatic’, this piece transforms automatic winding into a fascinating visual experience within a brand new 106.0 calibre. Compared with standard rotor-based systems, this automatic hammer system is a thorough rarity. It works by transferring power from a moving bi-directional hammer with a heavy gold head that sits on a fine stem. 

Does the Steinhart Ocean 39 GMT miss the mark? Or is it right on the money? Check out the full review here - complete with photos, specs, insights, and so much more!

In an exclusive interview about his relationship with Jaeger-LeCoultre, award-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch talks to Tom Chamberlin, editor of Revolution’s sister magazine, The Rake.

We are big, big fans of the Seiko Spring Drive watches, and have waxed lyrical over them in many of our reviews. Here is Joe Kirk's AMA on the Spring Drive.

To celebrate its 150th year, 28 watches from IWC’s signature families were reimagined for the 21st-century customer, thematically linked by stunning white and blue lacquered dials.

Born in the 1970s, the Laureato has evolved into the timeless icon it is today.

Hands-on, analytical review of the F.P. Journe Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante, and tell you why we call it the Dragon Slayer.

Last night, in London TAG Heuer celebrated the extension of its two year-old partnership with football’s Premier League.

This video is all about value. Not only do you get two watch reviews (we’re covering Tissot’s dressy Everytime Swissmatic as well as the sportier V8 Swissmatic), but both watches represent a solid value proposition. The style of these two watches is a pretty by-the-book interpretation of daily dress/sport, depending on which flavour you plumb … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Tissot Swissmatic – a great entry into the world of mechanical watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bucherer continues its expansion in the USA

Looks can be deceiving. The Longines Conquest V.H.P. looks the part of a sporty and versatile watch, but inside lies an movement capable of exceptional accuracy. This is our first impressions on the piece.