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MB&F; introduce the fifth chapter of the Legacy Machine with the Legacy Machine ‘Split Escapement’, featuring a 11.78mm escapement shaft.

Sincere Fine Watches exhibits 100 Masterpieces from German watchmaking powerhouse A. Lange & Söhne from 12 to 25 Oct 2017 at the Takashimaya boutique.

Here at Time+Tide we tend to focus on the simpler end of Cartier’s offerings, classic beauties like the Tank or the Drive Extra Flat. But there’s another side to the famous jewellery maison’s watch offerings that’s, well, exceptionally complex. The Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon is one such watch. If you didn’t … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Cartier’s complex marvel – the Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Rolex Cellini range could be described as ‘the Rolex you wear when you don’t want to (be seen to) wear a Rolex’. It is bereft of practically all of the Rolex design codes that make their watches among the easiest in the game to spot at 20 paces. There is no iconic Oyster or Jubilee bracelet to … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Step aside Patrimony and Calatrava, the Rolex Cellini Date is here to take you to your next function appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Erotic Watches is the topic of this week's episode - and let's just say this one's a doozy. Mike and Kaz briefly cover the history of erotic watches as well as their current status in today's market and the give-and-take between erotic art and mechanical complications.

A. Lange & Söhne and moon phases. It's always A. Lange & Söhne and moon phases! Why do they do it so damn well? So much so that I had to get one for myself.

Introducing the latest Richard Mille, in collaboration with former F1 champion Alain Prost, now a keen cyclist: the RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost.

Richard Mille creates a watch for champion racer, Alain Prost relevant to Prost’s interest in road cycling. Meet the RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost.

The story in a second: Forget bling: thin is in, and Bulgari are king. The Octo Finissimo Automatic is the latest in Bulgari’s trio of record-breaking ultra-thin watches, and perhaps the greatest. We have a look at the watch’s barely-there beauty, and find out why it’s such a standout. The case Any discussion of the … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The slender sexiness of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

These retro-thinking designs feature a single aesthetic, eye-catching feature to them, which brings an unexpected (but totally welcomed), refreshing "wobble" to the design. Case in point, the Orient WV0051TX Neo70s Solar Chronograph, a limited edition JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) piece offered specifically during Christmas 2016...

Bell & Ross extends its product line with the vintage inspired V2-94 Garde-Côtes. The Garde-Côtes model is a tribute to France’s coastguards and uses thei

Press Release: Chronomètre Ferdinand Berthoud now at the third version FB1.3 in platinum with magnificent finishes and extraordinary classic complications.

Hands-on analytical review of the revolutionary new Zenith El Primero Defy Lab, with live photographs, detailed analysis and technical discussion.

Bremont unveils their latest collaboration with Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA), the 1918 collection was made in celebration of the RAF’s centenary next year.

Press Release: A. Lange und Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds comes in a new 18-carat pink gold case and the traditional exceptional finishes.

If you’re here, then I can safely assume that you own a few watches, or at least that you’re into them. I’m also willing to bet that you have, at least once, fantasied about designing your own. A pipedream for most, but not for Dan Henry. Over the course of 30 years, Dan Henry has … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The funky, fun Dan Henry 1970 Diver Compressor appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

When Cameron told us about the Rado Ceramica a little while ago, we knew we wanted to get a close look at this squared-off ceramic number. And when we did spend some time with it on our wrists and in front of our lenses, something became increasingly apparent. This is as much a sculpture as … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Shape and sculpture – the Rado Ceramica appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The watch dealer & very possibly the world’s most successful vintage Rolex dealer, Eric Ku spills everything there is to know about the Paul Newman Daytona.

A cautionary tale but also an indicting demonstration of how prevalent fake watches are and how even the most savvy collectors can be duped.

Considering the wild growth in popularity, is the Paul Newman Daytona played-out celebrity swag or still an enduring classic?

A personal story about the Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Edition as told to us by a seasoned collector and Deployant Friend.

A growing number of artists are finding inspiration in the wonders of horology. Using a variety of different styles, from graphite sketches to bold watercolors, CAD drawings and floating sculptures, a new version of watchmaking art is emerging, much to the delight of watch collectors everywhere. In part one of a two-part series, Revolution’s Sophie Furley talks to artists from all over the world to discover more about how they developed a passion for watchmaking.

Paul Newman owned a precious metal Rolex Daytona, a Ref 116519 in 18k white gold that featured a special inscription on the back.

One of the secrets of the Omega Aqua Terra’s success is its versatile charm. In its dark-dialled and gold incarnations it’s super dressed-up, but put it on a leather or rubber strap and it becomes a much more casual proposition. This is a watch that could pull tuxedo duty or go with board shorts (and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra – is it the only watch you need?  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Vacheron Constantin introduces modern versions of the ref. 4240 with the Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942 & 1948 along with a new smaller sized American 1921.

Vacheron Constantin adds to the Historiques collection: the American 1921 Small Model, the Triple Calendrier 1942 and the Triple Calendrier 1948. 

We spent some time with the Corum Golden Bridge Round in various scenarios, and found the 39mm and 43mm versions make a great couple watch.