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SIHH 2018: The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Aventador S Blue
Jean-Marc Pontroué speaks about Roger Dubuis’ partnership with Lamborghini and introduces their key watch for SIHH 2018, the Excalibur Aventador S Blue.
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Jean-Marc Pontroué speaks about Roger Dubuis’ partnership with Lamborghini and introduces their key watch for SIHH 2018, the Excalibur Aventador S Blue.
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For SIHH 2018 Greubel Forsey presents the Greubel Forsey Différentiel d’Égalité: the brand's first watch with dead-beat second. A timepiece that contains their 5th Fundamental Invention: the Différentiel d’Égalité, released in 2008
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Greubel Forsey finally puts their 5th Invention into a timepiece for SIHH 2018: The Différentiel d’Égalité, their first watch with dead beat seconds.
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According to Montblanc’s Head of Watches, Davide Cerrato, the 1858 collection - the star of their SIHH 2018 lineup - is a “very important second sports line, one that really extends the offer of Montblanc, an offer that before was completely focused on classical watches”. At the core of the 1858 collection’s identity is its vintage … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In 2016, Montblanc announced a new line, the 1858, a vintage-inspired sports collection. This year, under the keen direction of Montblanc’s Head of Watches Davide Cerrato, the entire 1858 line has received a stylish and oh-so-smart update. There are more complex versions, but the entry-level piece is this, the Montblanc 1858 Automatic. Montblanc 1858 Automatic steel … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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As SIHH kicks off, I’m prepared to bet – yes, even on the opening day – that this chronograph will emerge as one of the top watches of the week. Because it’s just so darned gorgeous and it has a great backstory. As you may know, in 2007 Montblanc took over the historic Minerva manufacture … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The green-dialled Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph LE … in steel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Audemars Piguet’s star of the 2018 SIHH, the Royal Oak RD#2 Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin, the thinnest automatic perpetual calendar today.
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We take a look at the new Girard-Perregaux Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton, from the upcoming SIHH 2018 - including specs and price.
For those of you situated outside of Australia, it might come as a surprise to learn that over the Christmas break just about everything shuts down for a few weeks (which means lots of BBQs, beaches and beers). This does include Time + Tide HQ (well, sort of, but not really), but that didn’t stop … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 16, January 2018 – the Holidays edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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For a brand with a long, rich history, Girard-Perregaux is a dab hand at the ultra-modern, as evidenced by this Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton. This watch is the first skeletonised execution of the Neo Tourbillon. And while there’s no denying that this 45mm titanium-cased marvel of miniaturised engineering is – indeed – a watch, … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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With the Swiss watchmaking industry coming out of a difficult period, the DeWitt micro-manufacture has developed an aggressive action plan for 2018, a plan that was communicated to us via a letter.
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Time Æon Foundation announces the support of Robert Greubel, Stephen Forsey, Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei on a new project by two young and talented watchmakers: Dominique Buser and Cyrano Devanthey.
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Blancpain presents a new limited-edition of its world-exclusive wristwatch equipped with a traditional Chinese calendar to celebrate the coming lunar New Year of the dog. The Manufacture in Le Brassus thereby wishes to honour this age-old culture by introducing a useful yet symbolic model that indicates an auspicious y
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New Release: Franck Muller unleashes a bevy of watches! a new Vanguard World Timer GMT, a new Vanguard Heart Skeleton, and a range of Crazy Hours to celebrate the line's 15th anniversary.
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We recently caught up with longtime watch instagrammer @PBANDWATCHES about his passion for the finer things in life, and were joined by his lovely wife, ‘Mrs PB’, to hear her perspective on the crazy hobby that is watch collecting. Hi, Mr PB, what’s your daily watch and why? I don’t really have one particular daily … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @PBandWatches (and #MrsPBandWatches) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Following on from the reboot of its Laureato collection, Girard-Perregaux unveils the new Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton for SIHH 2018.
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In a few hours, Andrew and I are getting on a plane for the long (long) haul to Geneva - where, bright and early on Monday morning, we will head to the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, or SIHH to its friends. It’s an acronym you’re going to be hearing a heck of a … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Just what is SIHH anyway? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Omega Limited Edition Watches for PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games: Planet Ocean and Aqua Terra. Details with prices.
Baume & Merceir unveils the new Clifton Baumatic is resistant to at least 1500 Gauss, thanks to the use of the non-ferromagnetic elements.
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Each of the bejewelled eggs that made Fabergé one of the most sought-after producers of objets d’art on the planet hid a surprise at its centre - a legacy that has been adopted by the company’s latest women’s and Visionnaire wristwatches.
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Ressence presents the Type2 e-Crown, just days before SIHH 2018. The Belgian brand comes an interesting concept of a self-setting watch using a mechanical movement and an electrical-mechanical module.
Breguet reproduced Churchill’s Breguet No 765 pocket watch at the request of the filmmakers, and it can be seen prominently throughout the “Darkest Hour”.
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New Release: Romain Gauthier extends the Insight Micrro-Rotor line with their first ladies collection. Two watches, both with Mother of pearl, diamonds are offered.
Through their usual tongue-in-cheek and provocative demeanour, H. Moser & Cie. is paying tribute to the legends of beautiful mechanical watchmaking by presenting the Swiss Icons Watch, a symbol of icons past and present and a safeguard against current excesses.
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Girard-Perregaux launches the Laureato 38mm in Ceramic White, with its pristine exterior accentuated with 56 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Montblanc’s Great Mountain Adventure is just beginning. With the brand’s pre-SIHH timepieces, Montblanc sets the tone for its 160th anniversary and beyond.
Carl Brashear’s son makes a surprise appearance at Oris’s pre-Basel event in Zermatt to present the Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition, a second special edition timepiece created to honor his father’s legacy.
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