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The big watch news of the week has been the announcement of the unique watches being auctioned off to raise funds for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the seventh bi-annual instalment of Only Watch. And while everyone’s (rightly) excited about the Patek, F.P. Journe and Tudor unique pieces, we’re pretty sure that they’ll quickly move into … ContinuedThe post LIST: Forget the Patek, here are 5 lots from Only Watch 2017 you might actually have a chance on appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

It’s a Wind Down for one this week, as I’m currently alone in the office engaging in some fairly serious desk dancing to this sprawlingly awesome mix. But it’s not all fun and games because watches are a Very Serious Business. Just ask the Swiss. Or the Germans or Japanese for that matter. So, have a … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th July, 2017  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The story in a second The most eagerly awaited dive watch release from Seiko…ever? Seiko were relative latecomers to the professional dive watch game, coming some 10 years after the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and the Rolex Submariner. Released in 1965, the legendary Seiko 62MAS (ref. 6217) was Japan’s first professional dive watch and inspired a … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Is the Seiko Prospex SLA017 62MAS re-creation their best dive watch ever? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

George Cramer recounts the charming tale of the Van Cleef & Arpels, Heure d’Ici & Heure d’Ailleurs.

Earlier this year Bell & Ross released a pair of their trademark square watches that demonstrated quite a different take on their perennial aviation theme. The BR 03-92 Horolum, a slab of grey metal, was inspired by an airport’s tarmac. This version, the BR 03-92 Horograph, takes a similarly pedestrian inspiration - the ubiquitous and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Horograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Omega honours the film legacy of secret service agent 007, Commander of the British Royal Navy, James Bond with the Seamaster Diver 300M Commander’s Watch.

Bell & Ross introduce two new watches to their Vintage collection in homage to the men and women who serve as coast guards around the world.

Every two years, the most discerning (and well-heeled) of collectors gird their loins for battle; as they will this year for unique pieces at the Only Watch 2017 charity auction.

A behind the scenes visit to the atelier of Hajime Asaoka. Eavesdrop into the discussion on making watches by hand and other topics.

Revolution takes some of H. Moser & Cie’s recent novelties out and about - on an oddly sunny day - in London.

Husband and wife watchmakers Craig and Rebecca Struthers unveil their first in-house movement.

The Novak Djokovic Special Edition in the Seiko Kinetic Perpetual joins the Premier collection and will be available worldwide from September 2017 onwards.

Revolution explores the present Laureato collection and why it holds great potential for any modern watch buyer looking for a stylish, versatile daily wearer.

The Vault V1 watch is a new way of telling the time from a new independent watch brand. We had a look at it and we like it.

There’s no better way for nascent female watch enthusiasts to dip their toes into luxe waters than scaling the vintage market for a play with men’s models. You can score an utterly original watch, with provenance or history to boot, but with a forgiving price tag. First up, just get scanning the spectrum. With a … ContinuedThe post LIST: 11 vintage watches for under $2000 that look superb on women appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Until 24 July, London’s world-famous department store – Harrods – will devote both its Brompton Road windows and Fine Watch Room to a timepiece takeover entitled Re-Editions. 

Editor’s Note: You think you know someone. When Felix had the idea to tell a story about a fictional IWC Portugieser wearer through the visual medium of a comic book strip I was intrigued. He worked with illustrator William Webb to bring a vignette to life entirely of his own imagination – a guy living the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A just-for-fun comic inspired by the IWC Portugieser appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Full hands-on analytical review of the new Patek Philippe Ref. 5170P with live high resolution photos from Baselworld 2017.

As Montblanc announces its new partnership with the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Revolution discusses the new TimeWalker collection with a man who knows a thing or two about saving time.

In this week's article, we look at six watches for a dapper gentleman, featuring brands such as Lange, Seiko, JLC, Vacheron Constantin, Orient, and NOMOS.

Breitling Colt Skyracer at Baselworld 2017, with a stealth black case, made from a newly minted material named Breitlight. Full Review here.

Hands-on and review of the Hautlence Playground Pinball, the newest game for the wrist from on of the interesting players from the independent panoply.

Revolution digs deep into the Girard-Perregaux Laureato’s history, tracing its many incarnations into its recent rebirth.

Ulysse Nardin unveils its first collection under Euros 7,000. To see how it fares on the high seas, Revolution takes it sailing off the shores of Bermuda.

For 14 years, he was the enfant terrible of the luxury watch world, but now, with a little help from Jean-Claude Biver and Zenith, George Bamford has at last come in from the cold.

Every time a bunch of watch guys get together and have a few drinks, this old chestnut rears its head: “What if you could only wear one watch?” It’s a question loathed and loved in equal measure. Loved because it forces you to distill your values, tastes and hoarding tendencies into a single piece, which … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The dreaded ‘If you could only wear one watch’ question appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.