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The first Bell & Ross I ever laid my hands on, back in 2008, was the Marine, an uncommon and somewhat unusual beast that took the brand’s trademark dial and transplanted it into a large, 1000m water resistant, tonneau-shaped case that looked like it could handle anything short of being run over by a main … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A square peg in a round hole – the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Editor’s note: There’s nothing that watch journos love more than a watch with a story. Marketing departments know this, and try hard (sometimes too hard) to come up with gripping narratives behind their latest and greatest. In all my years of writing about watches, I’ve come across few stories as authentic and compelling as that of Australian … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: The Aegir CD-2, a dive watch made by… wait for it… an ACTUAL diver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IWC introduces the Portugieser Constant-Force Tourbillon paired with a uniquely IWC, made-to-order service.

One of the last people I saw before I left Australia for SIHH in January was James Marsden. He was on television, in dusty dungarees, with a vest, boots and a cowboy hat. His face was etched with pain. He’d just been shot by Ed Harris. Again. The television show is Westworld, the character is Teddy, … ContinuedThe post INTERVIEW: “Safe queens are the worst.” Actor James Marsden explains just what kind of watch geek he is, and we are feeling him appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Full hands-on analytical review of the new Patek Philippe Aquanaut with live high resolution photos from Baselworld 2017.

For his only timepiece collaboration, the man that defined the New York art scene turned to his adoptive city for the inspiration behind the five dials of the multi-timezone Movado Warhol Times/5.

Swiss watch exports further declined in February 2017. Export value of CHF 1.5b was 10% lower than the same period last year. But LVMH bucked the trend.

Grand Seiko had big news at Baselworld 2017 – and not just the epically proportioned (and named) Hi-Beat 36000 Professional 600m Diver’s watch. No, the really big news was that for the first time since 1960, Grand Seiko would stand apart as its own brand. It was the logical next step for Japan’s premier watch brand, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 of the biggest Grand Seikos released at Baselworld 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Eterna showed a KonTiki at Baselworld 2017 in one of horology’s most en vogue materials: bronze.

When put up against the COSC-certified Tudor BB Chronograph, the new TAG Heuer Autavia is up against serious competition. Yet, it's one for the grail list.

A. Lange & Söhne’s Richard Lange Jumping Seconds is an unusual and very serious watch. The jumping seconds, or deadbeat seconds, is perhaps the most stealth complication out there – most people would assume the ticking seconds hand is powered by a battery rather than intricate gearing. It’s also a complication that’s finally enjoying its … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Our A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds video review appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Testing watches while on holiday with her mother, Revolution’s Sophie Furley gets a rare behind the scenes look at the world of cruising.

With brands like Dubois et Fils and Favre Leuba being revived at a rapid pace, we explore what the potential pitfalls when heritage watch brands return.

Cupboards, dressers, nightstands: check ‘em all: To celebrate its 185th anniversary, Longines is launching a search for the UK and Ireland’s oldest Longines watch.

Review of the functional tool watch which made the Chief Editor's choice - Sinn EZM12. Our hands-on analysis, commentary and high resolution photographs.

Tudor has a track record of using third party movements to power its iconic and now highly collectible watches. Fleurier, Valjoux, Schilds and ETA have all provided calibres to drive one of horology’s biggest success stories since the 1940s. At Baselworld this year Tudor announced the name of its latest collaborator - another big name in the industry - Breitling.

We knew it, as soon as we tried it on. You guys knew it too, judging by the comments, which have usually gone something like, “I’d never been that interested in Bulgari before, but….” And naturally Bulgari knew it, which is why their booth at Baselworld dedicated its grandest display space to tell the story: … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 3 of the best new watches from Bulgari, including that one you’re secretly into… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Montblanc announce their freshly minted, five-year long association with the fame Goodwood Festival as the official timing partner.

Ask any collector for his list of “must have” complications & there's a good chance that thinness is lost in a list of tourbillons, rattrapantes & repeaters

There’s something gloriously, incredibly and fabulously over the top about a solid gold dive watch. It’s the ultimate juxtaposition of functional object and precious ornament, all bundled up in a neat, wrist-optimised package. It’s this contrast that lies at the heart of the PAM 684’s appeal. And make no mistake, this is an incredibly lust-worthy watch. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Panerai’s Midas touch – the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Oro Rosso (PAM 684) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

We take a look at one of the most highly-anticipated watches from Tudor in this year's Baselworld: the Heritage Black Bay Steel and Gold.

Breguet reveals its latest Classique rendition with the new Classique 7147 in enamel dial. The dial is complete with Breguet numerals, hands and an iconic d

The ‘Longines Time Machine’ is a series of videos exploring the Swiss watchmaker’s 185-year-old history. The Longines Time Machine has also proven itself to be quite erratic, because in Episode 2, we find ourselves landed in the present year; January 2017 to be exact, in London, at the World’s Best Racehorse Awards. Everybody knows that Longines and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Behind the scenes with Longines and the owners of Winx, who just won her 17th straight race appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Owner of Rinascita Concepts, Dino lives and breathes quality – as you’ll see through his Instagram feed. Head over and you’ll find some of the finest custom accessories and haute horology that money can buy. NAME: Richard AKA ‘Dino’ OCCUPATION: Lover of gears on a large and small scale, and part-time creator of watch accessories. … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @rinascitaconcepts appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

With Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction: Five due to be held on the 13 and 14th of May this year, Alan takes a look at five of the most intriguing lots on offer.

Collector and writer, George Cramer is known the world over for his love and scholarly pursuit of Cartier’s watchmaking. But did you know that the man also happens to be an URWERK fan and even owns an early 103.03?

The Chief Editor's Choice: The Best of the Independents for Baselworld 2017:Akrivia, Asaoka, Candaux, Czapek, Haldimann and Pellaton.