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Well, we’ve definitely come down from the post-SIHH high. The lights seem somehow less dazzling (probably because it’s not being refracted through thousands of diamonds) and the mood is less giddy (probably because we’re no longer consuming a magnum of Champagne a day). Whatever the reasons, reality is well and truly back, and we’re not … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 3rd February, 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bulgari and Revolution unveil the Bvlgari-Revolution Octo Finissimo Limited Edition to a small group of watch lovers and friends at the Bulgari Hotel, in London.

Review of the Laurent Ferrier Galet Classic Tourbillon Double F, with hands-on analysis and live high resolution photographs.

Revolution recalls some brilliant encounters within the halls of Palexpo at SIHH 2017.

Vacheron Constantin announce the name of their incoming CEO as of 1 April 2017.

Rolex has announced it’s now the official sponsor of the 89th Academy Awards, to be broadcast live (US time) on Sunday, February 26, and around the globe. When it comes to sponsorship deals, Rolex doesn’t tend to mess around, so it makes sense that the Big Crown – already worn by some of the silver screens … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Rolex to sponsor the Oscars – and what this means appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This year, Piaget celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Altiplano, which now has truly ascended to become an icon of the brand. But in among the few elegant pieces created on this occasion, one green-eyed beauty captivates like little else.

Rolex is now the official sponsor of the 89th Academy Awards® live broadcast - Sunday, 26 February 2017 on the ABC Television Network.

Detailed review of the Richard Mille RM50-03 McLaren with in-depth analysis, high resolution photographs, and the use of the wonder material Graphene.

Martial arts expert, established actor and warrior queen, Katheryn Winnick leads the pack when it comes to watch ambassadors with the perfect blend of strength and elegance.

New Release: Jacquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Astorite. Just in time for Valentine's Day. With live pictures and hands-on impressions.

While most eyes were on Roger Federer and the Rolex GMT Master-II BLNR he strapped on to hoist his 18th grand slam trophy at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday night, there were other watches nearby worth noticing. Yes, there was the Richard Mille RM 27-02 tourbillon worn by Nadal throughout all five sets – … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Forget Roger Federer’s Rolex Batman – his wife Mirka’s Day-Date is the real champion appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s trio of Master Control watches unveiled at SIHH 2017 won unanimous praise from watch lovers across the board, standing testament to the strength of good design paired with great functionality.

A. Lange and Sohne calls the calibre 121.3 of the new Lange 1 Moon Phase Day Night an improvement and we disagree. An understatement, it's a new calibre!

Revolution USA’s editor goes straight to those in the know to uncover the mystery of combining complications and what makes the perfect set of these horological wonderments.

Swiss Watch Export 2016 report available through Bloomberg Terminal have recently pointed to harsh conditions analysts are calling the worst performance since the Financial Crisis. At a glance, the most glaring figures on the Swiss Watch Export 2016 report point to Russia down 43% year on year although December 2016 registered a 13.4% uptick; India followingRead More

Bloomberg and Reuters report of three fresh CEO departures from Richemont, hot off the trail of SIHH 2017, with the addition of Dunhill having confirmed their incoming CEO (30 January 2017).

For many years, the Nomos recipe for watchmaking success was straightforward: take clean-yet-quirky dial details with a few dashes of colour, set this against a neutral black or white backdrop and wrap the whole thing into a steel case. Not the most groundbreaking approach, but it’s certainly been effective in helping Nomos – once the definition … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: the Metro neomatik Champagner – a new look for Nomos appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Van Cleef & Arpels shows off one of its highest creative expressions, ever, at SIHH 2017 in a scale that few would’ve ever imagined. Meet the Automate Fée Ondine Extraordinary Object.

Detailed hands-on analytical review of the Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Minute Repeater Tourbillon with live high resolution pics from SIHH 2017.

In the first episode of Apples to Apples, I brought the proverbial boys to the yard by surprising Felix with a milkshake in the form of two very similar looking worldtimer watches by Frederique Constant and Baume & Mercier. To be completely honest, I thought Felix out-argued me. I thought he won. The results of the social … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Apples to Apples episode 2, Panerai vs Cartier – the big guns appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Humble origins should never be disrespected: the Porsche 911 has its roots in the VW Beetle, while Apple’s saga began with “homebrew” computer kits. When it comes to wristwatches, a rather basic 16½’’’ manual pocket watch movement has powered some of the most cherished and admired timepieces of the watch revival of the past 30 years.

In this week's Throwback Sundays, we look at six watch recommendations for the Lunar New Year, featuring brands such as Tudor, HYT, and Patek Philippe.

Roger Federer wins his 18th Grand Slam title at the 2017 Australian Open and collects the trophy with a Rolex GMT Master II on his wrist.

Roger Federer wins Grand Slam title number 18 in a five-setter against Rafael Nadal at the 2017 Australian Open final.

Editor's Choice for SIHH 2017: The Chief Editor makes his observations on the fair and selects his top 10 from the best of the crop.

Insta feed in need of some fresh inspiration? Step right this way, as we chat to one half of industrial designers Discommon, who’ve been making waves in just about every industry of late, with their collaborations and creations. Their promise: “work with us and we will make exactly what is in your head.” NAME: Neil … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @discommon  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.