Origins: The Type XX Chronograph
The British have the Dirty Dozen. The French? Say “bonjour” to the Sale Sept – seven military chronographs you will want to own.
The British have the Dirty Dozen. The French? Say “bonjour” to the Sale Sept – seven military chronographs you will want to own.
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We go hands-on with the new Rolex "Red" Sea-Dweller Ref. 126600 which was announced in Baselworld 2017, and recently hit the streets.
Keith W. Strandberg discovers a watch company that’s rethinking how a watch is to be worn on the wrist. Meet the FD Hermann Lateral Serie 1.
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So, in some parts of the watchosphere, it’s fashionable to be a Hublot Hater. While I’m not a HH (professional detachment, there are other, better uses for my energy), I will admit to being in the “not loving it” camp for quite some time. It was the bigness, the brashness, the it-watchness of it all. Given … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Why the Hublot Haters have it wrong appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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One half of Hollywood’s most captivating love affair, Richard Burton’s life was lived to excess. An addictive personality consumed by passion and beauty, Burton’s fast living was accompanied by a love of alcohol, beautiful women and the finest watches and jewellery.
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Our Spot the Watch episode festures LeBron James on Vogue 2017 issue wearing the ethereal Patek Philippe Ref.6201 Sky Moon Celestial.
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Ken Kessler, ever cognisant of the need to fit decent watches on wrists without access to deep pockets, finds the bargain of 2017: The Trieste Deep Sea.
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Rado is synonymous with ceramic. The brand pioneered the use of the material, creating its very own niche along the way. With its combination of incredible scratch resistance and lightness, it’s easy to see why it’s such a good material for watch cases. Perhaps the most iconic of all ceramic watches is the aptly named … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Evergreen design – the Rado Ceramica appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Anyone that’s been touched by motor neurone disease, in any way, is likely to want to help the world find a cure. It’s a brutal and dehumanising disease. The one Australian that’s done the most to raise the profile of sufferers, by creating the ‘Fight MND’ organisation, is Australian Football League legend, Neale Daniher. He calls … ContinuedThe post WIN: An Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition II and help fight motor neurone disease appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Revolution interviews Cartier collector and scholar, George Cramer on the importance and the significance of the Cartier Tank’s 100th anniversary.
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Davidoff Brothers report theft of rare 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe ref. 1518 from their Geneva location (19 August 2017).
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Full hands-on analytical review of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5119R-001 with live high resolution photos.
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Bremont ambassador, John Romain helps tell the important story of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk1 and the role it played in the fortunes of the RAF during World War II.
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In this week's article, we take a look at six watches for the larger wrist, from brands such as AP, Hublot, MB&F;, Oris, Monblanc, and Bell & Ross.
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Bulgari Creates A Special-Edition Octo Finissimo Petite Seconde For Revolution - A Breathtakingly Elegant Watch In Grade 5 Titanium.
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For the first time in the Villeret collection, Blancpain is offering a Day-Date timepiece. A step up from the time only in terms of ‘complication’, the Day-
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Nathan tells us his IG feed is shoes, cameras and watches - but honestly, it’s mostly watches. We’re absolutely fine with that, and suspect you will be too. NAME: Nathan Liusvia OCCUPATION: Photographer HANDLE: @MySafari FOLLOWERS: 2.6k LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur Who are you? My name is Nathan Liusvia, but on social media, I’m known as … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @MySafari appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Christie’s international head of watches examines why Patek Philippe is the most sought after brand on the auction front.
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We reviewed the Corum Admiral AC-One 45: a magnificent bronze case and a lovely, warm natural wood dial. With live images and competitive landscape.
In London yesterday, and as a part of its role as Official Partner to the XXI Commonwealth Games, Longines played host to the Queen’s Baton at its flagship Oxford Street boutique.
You don’t need to sell us on Patek’s 5711/1A. It’s the Nautilus. In fact, you might go so far as to say it’s the steel sports watch. The case, the dial – that bracelet. Heck, even the date. It all works. The only bad thing about it? Unless you’re seriously connected, you can’t just walk into … ContinuedThe post LIST: Sick of waiting for that Patek? Here are 5 watches you could get instead appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ulysse Nardin announces the departure of present CEO Patrik Hoffman and the appointment of Patrick Pruniaux as incoming CEO, effective as of 28 August 2017.
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Like many story ideas we brainstorm together on a Monday morning, ‘end-of-the-world watches’ seemed to be a winner at the time. But now that we’re at the end-of-the-week, that mushroom cloud image makes us cringe. It’s all just become a tad too real. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought a lot about our Guam followers this week. … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 18th August, 2017 – the watches you chose for the end of the world, inc. Seiko, Rolex, UTS and Citizen appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Earlier this week we showed you Franck Muller’s Skeleton Tourbillon, a sculptural wonder that let the movement shine. Today we’ve got a different take on the tourbillon: the Jumping Hours Tourbillon, which is just as stunning, even if it’s a little less revealing to the casual observer. The first thing you might notice about this … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Jumping Hours Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Sharon Tan, a collector shares her passion for watchmaking and tells of the story of her Audemars Piguet Lady Royal Oak Automatic.
Amsterdam’s Ace Jewelers Partners with Nomos Glashütte on Limited Edition De Stijl Timepiece
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We take a sneak peek at the Bulgari SerpentiForm exhibition and highly recommends a visit. At the Art Science Museum from Aug 19-Oct15, 2017.
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