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Andrew Hildreth shares his observations from Phillips Watches’ weekend in Geneva along with lessons from yet another strong season for the auction house.

Andrew Hildreth runs us through top lots at the Heuer Parade along with lessons learnt that show the value of quality themed auctions.

This week's wristcheck has mike discovering an oldie, but a goodie in the back of a drawer. And Kaz has a final, bittersweet goodbye to a trusty JDM GMT... but another shall take its place!

Mention Voutilainen and the Vingt-8 comes first to mind; it is after all the most well-known timepiece by the humble Finnish watchmaker.

This year, Bulgari introduced a new Serpenti, along with a cool way to make the watch your very own…

Jaquet Droz presents Tropical Bird Repeater, the fifth piece in the Automata Collection. A magnificent work of art from a team of artisans and watchmakers.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A stainless-steel Omega wristwatch housing the Calibre 30 I tourbillon movement has just sold with Phillips Watches at their Geneva Auction Week: Six for a record breaking CHF 1,428,500. Made...

Seiko drop a LOT of watches at Basel. It’s like a candy store, with everything from super-hot limited editions, to Prospex, to Presage. All there in front of you. And I’m sure I only see a fraction of what’s on offer. It can be overwhelming. But even so, a few watches stand out, and they’re … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Enamel excellence - the Seiko Presage SPB049J appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In this week's article, we have selected six chronographs, each with a racing pedigree. Click here to find out what we have selected!

Introducing the Luminoz Scott Cassell Deep Dive Automatic. Stock pictures, but with live video and commentary at the launch event in Thailand.

John, AKA @barnfindwatches, is a family man and a certifiable watchaholic. In his spare time, he runs the sales organisation for a small software company in Los Angeles, meaning he travels all around the US, meeting with customers and seeing places in the country that few would ever (voluntarily) go. How do you unwind? Although … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @barnfindwatches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Revolution goes hands-on with four watches from Only Watch 2017 that have created massive buzz in the lead up to the auction.

Richemont announcement: Jérôme Lambert is the new Chief Operating Officer of the group, and Emmanuel Perrin is Head of Specialist Watchmakers Distribution.

Tutima celebrated their 90th anniversary in Frankfurt, Germany with a small group of friends and collectors, by presenting the new Tempostopp.

Introducing an extension to the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time line by two additional watches, each with two movement options.

Wait, Basel in November?! What’s going on here? An understandable reaction but, still, Baselworld 2018 is in the headlines, five whole months before it opens its doors. But we’ll get to that in a second, right after we finish mixing this delicious summery cocktail (a lukewarm beer IRL), and saunter off to (yet another) glamorous … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 10th November, 2017 – the Baselworld 2018 Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

An important part of the process when reviewing a watch is imagining who the watch is for. Sometimes this perceived wearer can be quite general: “someone who wants a nice dive watch”. Or it can be a little more specific: “a 35-year-old frequent flyer who wants to make a subtle statement with their wrist”. In … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38mm in gold - Italian industrialist chic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing the H1, using HYT's exclusive patented micro-fluidic module, the third watch to come from the partnership with Alinghi yacht racing team.

With a voice that could bring both smiles and tears to the hardest-hearted listener, Ella Fitzgerald will always be remembered as the First Lady of Song.

Revolution recounts all of the winners at the 2017 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

Just one look at their anchor-shaped logo should be a clue to the centuries old maritime heritage of Ulysse Nardin. Their Marine collection, which has hoisted the sails for more than 20 years, was last year celebrated with the release of the mesmerisingly complicated Ulysse Nardin Marine Grand Deck Tourbillon. After all, UN aren’t only … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Marine Grand Deck Tourbillon in rose gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ross Povey picks out his favourite lots from Christie’s Rare Watches Auction sale catalogue, to be held on November 13th, 2017.

A few hours ago, watchmaking’s night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – wrapped up (though we suspect the afterparties may still be in full swing), and 15 prizes, along with a special jury prize, were awarded by the jury. The GPHG awards are often hotly debated, but do, nonetheless, provide an … ContinuedThe post NEWS: The 15 best watches of 2017, according to the GPHG appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Girard-Perregaux introduces two new additions to the Laureato collection with the Flying Tourbillon Skeleton and the Skeleton Ceramic.