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This month was an interesting one, and, as you’ll see, jam-packed with one particular brand. I’ll put this Heuer-overload down to the fact I spent quite a bit of time with local car enthusiasts, who have a lot of time for the brand - especially their chronographs. Let’s kick things off. Local gent Charith recently picked up … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 12, July 2018 – A Heuer-heavy edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This week we dig into our current picks for great starter watches between $250 - $500!

The Florentine brand launches an Instagram campaign with British documentary photographer Martin Parr.

Vintage cars, fine watchmaking and the future of our industry with A Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid.

Doxa and Aqua Lung collaborates to announce a new SUB 300 Searambler ‘Silver Lung’, now available at a pre-release price. Details inside.

Introducing the new Doxa Sub 300 Silver Lung reissue with specs, photos from the brand, and our comprehensive take on this special timepiece.

New Release: Louis Moinet updates the Tempograph 20-Seconds with the Tempograph Chrome - the next generation is now also in a SS case.

From the People’s Champion to the people’s choice. Over the past year, semi-retired professional wrestler and Hollywood megastar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has earned himself $US125 million, the highest-ever total for acting in the 20-year history of the Forbes’ Highest-Paid Celebrity List – which ranks him at number five, and up 17 spots from last … ContinuedThe post ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

We had a quick catch up with former Formula 1, Le Man, and Dakar Rally legend Jacky Ickx, who was in town to launch the new Chopard Mille Miglia 2018 Race Edition.

Jaquet Droz is a brand that has built its reputation on incredible automata and extravagant finishing. Fluttering birds, delicate miniature painting, and exquisite handcrafts are all par for the course for the brand. Which is why this watch, the Astrale Grande Heure Minute, was such a surprise. It’s no less beautiful, but much more spartan … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A different sort of Jaquet Droz – the Astrale Grande Heure Minute  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Bulgari Octo collection was first launched in 2012, a classic re-invented with a new circular octagon design. While sceptics took slowly to the new line, the Octo Finissimo has steadily gained ground and a reputation for building top of the line haute horologe timepieces.

The story in a second:  Contemporary design and classic size make this a winning combination. It’s no secret that the Defy is Zenith’s darling this year. Baselworld 2018 saw them release a swag of different versions, including the crazy Zero G, the impressive chronograph, and this watch, the comparatively simple Classic. And while it may … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Luxury sports done right – the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

London’s landmark retailer, Harrods, has released an exclusive, limited edition TAG Heuer Autavia.

Full hands-on review of the Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition, the second bronze watch to wear the name of the Master Diver Carl Brashear.

If you’re wondering what the future of Mainland Chinese watch collecting looks like, look no further than the Shanghai Watch Gang.

A review of the Seals Dark Seal with specs and live photos. Will this rugged, affordable dive-style watch be the perfect fit for your next adventure?

A collector reviews his own Glashütte Original Senator Meissen watch in rose gold and featuring a hand made porcelain dial.

As the Crown and Shield each release their own version of the legendary “Pepsi”, revolution takes a guided tour through the first three decades of Rolex’s celebrated pilot’s watch, the GMT-Master.

Rob Ronen explains how Material Good does retail differently.

This is such a great watch. Honestly. I can’t think of many (if any) Swiss-made watches that offer such a punchy package for this sort of price. Not only do you get the impressive Powermatic 80 movement (more than three days of power reserve rocks) in a good-looking, well-made 300m diver, you get nice little … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Is the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 the best-value diver of 2018?  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Earlier this week we had a look at Zenith’s entry point into the Defy family, the solid-dialled Defy Classic. Well, today we’re going to kick it up a notch with something the brand is particularly famous for - a chronograph. And not just any chrono, but the Defy El Primero 21, a watch that marries the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 – a cutting-edge chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

If there is one place to retrace the footsteps of Abraham-Louis Breguet, it is in Paris, where the master watchmaker lived, worked and built a reputation as one of the most innovative horological minds of all time.

When it comes to avant-garde and contemporary watch designs, one brand stands out from the crowd: TAG Heuer. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the Calibre 16: a watch aimed at budding collectors.

Audemars Piguet to open new boutique in East Hampton, NY with Material Good.

Cut through the noise and get the facts, stats, and insights you need in order to understand the Vostok Amphibia - one of the most iconic and less understood pieces in dive watch history.

Where there are celebrities there are luxury watches. Let's take a look at a few that made an appearance on Jerry Seinfeld's talk show.The post WATCHSPOTTING: 14 of the best watches spotted in ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.