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One of Grand Seiko’s most in-demand and instantly identifiable watches is the Snowflake, AKA the SBGA211. For many, this pure, and deceptively simple, watch epitomises the high-end Japanese maker, and it certainly exhibits all the Grand Seiko hallmarks: exceptional casework, precise finishing techniques, and those glimmering hands and hour markers. And then, of course, there’s … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The purity of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Snowflake appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Presenting the new Girard Perregaux Laureato Black Ceramic with photographs, details, specifications and pricing information.

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato goes all black, all ceramic with the Laureato 42mm Ceramic. The case, the bracelet and even the buckle.

Audermars Piguet releases a 200-piece Limited Edition Royal Oak in Frosted 18-carat white gold case and bracelet, with cufflinks to match.

For the second year in a row, Bal Harbour Shops, in Bal Harbour, Florida (USA), is hosting its “Collectors Weekend,” to take place in the Shops from November 2-5, 2017.

The ’80s were Nerd City, peppered with popped polo shirts and pie-crust collars, Slime, The Breakfast Club, pommes noisettes, Pop Rocks candy and brine shrimp pets masquerading as Sea-Monkey kits. All items the young cast of the addictive, nostalgia trip that is Stranger Things no doubt had to get across when their director asked them … ContinuedThe post LIST: 11 classic ’80s watches, just in time for Stranger Things appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ross Povey picks out his favourite lots from Phillips Watches sale entitled ‘Winning Icons – Legendary Watches of the 20th Century’ sale catalogue, to be held on October 26th, 2017.

Hands-on and detailed review of the Omega Aqua Terra Master Chronometer with live images: powerful specification, in-house calibre and beautiful appearance.

Launched at Baselworld 2017, the new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra now comes with some styling upgrades as well as new Master Chronometer calibres.

The story in a second:  Two-tone is back, baby! Steel and gold watches have been around for years. Hitting peak popularity around 30 years ago, they were the epitome of ’80s style, but, then again, so were pastel polos with double popped collars. However, while the mix of these two metals has been used by … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Press Release: Breitling reveals the first watch in the reign of Mr George Kern - the Breitling Super Avenger 01 Boutique Edition with COSC certified B01.

Deployant Friend Daniel Yong shares his personal story about getting acquainted with Grand Seiko and his hunt for the SBGM031.

Named for a prime example of lateral thinking, Bell & Ross’ new BR V2-94 “Bellytanker” chronograph honours the emergency drop tanks of 1940s/1950s aircraft – and the jury-rigged race cars that recycled them!

First things first, what is sapphire crystal? Essentially, it’s the same stuff used to make a watch ‘glass’ and display casebacks, formed by crystallising aluminium oxide at very high temperatures to create an extremely hard material. Roughly speaking, it mimics what Earth has taken 400 million or so years to do, to form natural sapphire … ContinuedThe post LIST: Ultimate transparency - Hublot’s sapphire evolution, in 13 watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Greubel Forsey makes a new interpretation of their Quantième Pérpétuel à Équation with the new QP à Équation Millesimé Edition.

Now, if you’ve watched my review of the Tudor S&G; you’ll know that I’m #team2tone all the way, but the thing is, I don’t *really* know how to wear it. I mean, I think I’d be OK in more formal settings - just pair it with a suit and away you go, but in every … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Wear two-tone (and not look like Gordon Gekko) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Robert “Bob” Ridley tears down a 14K yellow gold 6241 “John Player Special” to help you navigate your way around a most desired gold Paul Newman Daytona.

The Wind-Up watch fair is free and open to the public from October 27 – October 29, 2017 at the Chelsea Market.

In June 2017, Hatton Garden watch dealer Nadeem Malick was sentenced to 18 months in jail for selling £1.2 million-worth of watches stolen during smash-and-grabs, burglaries, robberies and frauds to two specialist pre-owned watch dealers. With luxury watches at increasing risk from theft, and the business of selling stolen watches on the rise, Revolution asked two detectives from New Scotland Yard’s Flying Squad for their advice on protecting your timepieces.

Press Release: Celebrating the new atelier in Biel/Bienne and paying a tribute to their heritage, Urban Jürgensen presents "The Alfred"

Earlier this year I found myself in London sitting in the office of Paul David Maudsley, in the Phillips Office at Berkeley Square, discussing the finer things in life. Now, when you pop in for tea with the international specialist of the London Watches department at Phillips auction house your expectations in regards to what’s … ContinuedThe post LIST: 9 hot vintage Heuers from the upcoming Phillips Crosthwaite & Gavin auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

What happens when you combine diamonds and mother-of-pearl into a the shape of a watch? You get the Cat's Eye series from Girard Perregaux.

Special guests Terry from ToxicNATOs joins the Two Broke Watch Snobs to celebrate the TBWS One Year Anniversary! Unscripted watch talk, ballbusting, and horological shenanigans abounds as the group sits down to reminisce on the TBWS and how ToxicNATOs have evolved over the past year. Also be warned, unscripted means unscripted and today's episode gets pretty down, dirty, and non-PC. Brace your shit, #watchfam.

Bremont have relied on old-fashioned techniques to build their business. Firstly, they made a pretty great product. Anyone who’s held a Bremont in their hands will attest to that. They put their watch in a movie. They make watches for the military. And when it came to spreading the word in America, co-founders of Bremont, … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Never mind the bollards, this is the Bremont ‘English Tour’ of America appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

With Tudor Submariners and chronograph models causing a frenzy on the pre-owned market, it is only a matter of time before the brand’s early Oysters make a splash.

The Bovet Récital 20 Astérium continues the scene previously set by its acclaimed predecessor to wow watchamking and astronomy enthusiasts.

The life and times of Formula One’s ‘Professor’, Alain Prost.