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It’s one of the original (if not THE original) dive watches – the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. And since its introduction in 1953, it has proved to be a rugged and versatile design. Today though, the two main pillars of the Fifty Fathoms collection are the regular version, styled after that 1953 original, and the Bathyscaphe, … ContinuedThe post PHOTO REPORT: We compare the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms to the Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Panerai and Mike Horn on another adventure: circumnavigating the globe from pole2pole with Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic Titanio PAM00719.

How an affordably priced brand of Hans Wilsdorf’s, became one of the greatest horological success stories of the century.

*Singing* On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a Tudor Black Baaaaay 36! *stops singing* Sorry about that people, but we’re a little bit excited. And looking at this watch, can you blame us? Sure, it might be a little fella at 36mm across, but he’s got the polish (on … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 3 – The Tudor Black Bay 36 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

No, we’re not dedicating this Wind Down to Stevie Nicks and her choice of timepieces (though that would be amazing). No, this week we’re talking conspiracy theories and scuttlebutt. So break out the tin foil hat and the tinnies, it’s time for the most scurrilous Wind Down yet. But before we begin, we can confirm … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd December, 2016 – the rumours edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The grand maison’s decisive response when an $18,000 Cartier diamond watch turned up where it was never supposed to be.

Next up in our Christmas Advent(ure) Calendar is the rough and ready (but still polished to a mirror shine) Longines Military COSD, with a military-inspired dial and summer-appropriate NATO strap. The best thing about it though? It’s not so hardcore as to look out of place with a suit. If you really love this one, check … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 2 – The Longines Military COSD appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review of the Ball Engineer II Volcano with hands-on analysis and live high resolution photographs.

Why did man pursue the deep seas? Why resort to the SEALAB? And why did Rolex create the helium release valve. Eminent Rolex scholar, James Dowling answers all.

Deck the halls and dangle that tinsel, for the festive season is upon us once more. Join us in counting down the days until Christmas, with Time+Tide’s very own advent calendar. While there’s no chocolate on offer (we’re actually giving away something much better), what we do have is a series of our bitesize ‘Gone in 60 … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 1 – the Tissot Heritage 1936 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

If you hadn’t noticed, it’s that time of year when aeroplanes start playing ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ by Mariah Carey in preparation for take off, and, cruelly, at landing too. It is December. It’s summer in Australia. And it’s giving season at Time+Tide. Last year we had a veritable Santa sack of watch related goodies, … ContinuedThe post WIN! Some really cool stuff from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Nomos just by surfing YouTube* appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In collaboration with the beautiful Miss Georgia Salamat and photographer, Haris Nukem - Revolution reminisces summer days and summer watches in 2016’s metal of choice.

Revolution investigates swirling rumors around Breitling’s fate.

Our hands-on take on the Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V, with analysis, high resolution original photographs, and price.

The story in a second Blancpain has upped the ante on last year’s excellent Ocean Commitment watch, with a second – even bluer – limited edition. These days it’s not unique for a watch brand to have a corporate social responsibility program, usually tied in with a limited edition product. Few, however, do it with … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Ocean Commitment II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Rounding up an all Patek Philippe line up in the list of top performers at Phillips Watches’ third tour of Hong Kong.

The two Philippe Dufour Simplicities with Phillips Watches in Hong Kong this evening has just hammered at HK$2,000,000 for the pink gold version and HK$1,750,000 for the white gold version.

Refinement, class and great value: 3 generations of Deployant men express why they all fell in love with Chopard LUC.

Cartier’s Fine Watchmaking Club shows off three roaring new timepieces ahead of SIHH 2017.

The story in a second: Montblanc’s 2016 Heritage Chronométrie highlight is a complicated number, packed with value. Jerome Lambert descended, whirlwind-like, on Montblanc in 2013. His presence was felt immediately, as the global luxury giant began turning out increasingly impressive timepieces, many with a complicated, heritage bent. Then, as suddenly as he had arrived he was gone, … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Heritage Chronométrie Annual Calendar Chronograph proves that the secret to Montblanc’s success is complicated appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Phillips Watches’ Rolex Milestones: 38 Legendary Watches That Shaped History auction concludes with bargain hammer prices in Hong Kong.

Our Special Correspondent Dr. Frank Müller gives his views on the State of the Industry. Pessimistic, or with an eye for optimism? Read and decide.

The first of three Philippe Dufour Simplicities under the hammer this week in Hong Kong just got sold by Christie’s watch department for USD256,396 (HKD1,980,000).

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/192993206″] There are a few things everyone in the Time+Tide office can get behind 100 per cent: coffee, classic ’70s rock and blue watches. In fact, we spent a good portion of 2015 quietly losing it over how stunning Blancpain’s Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment was, with its lustrous blue dial and grey ceramic case. So when … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Blancpain makes a splash with the Ocean Commitment II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.