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In creating the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms MIL-SPEC, little did Fiechter know that he was pioneering a new genre of watchmaking - professional dive watches.

The dust is settling on Baselworld 2017, and we’re finally able to step back from the excitement and drama to have a bit more of an objective look at the fair as a whole. And it appears that, overwhelmingly, brands have been playing it calm and cautious. Fewer complications than usual were presented, but smartly priced … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 5 Hublot watches that bucked the trends at Baselworld 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Chopard reaffirms its commitment to Fairmined gold with the release of the L.U.C XPS Twist QF Fairmined. Details and press release photos within.

There are watches you see that have an immediate impact, but then the feeling fades. You see the same watch some years later and you can remember thinking it was amazing, but sometimes the desire to own it is gone. The opposite happened when I spotted Jared’s Breguet Type XXI 3817, which was released at Baselworld … ContinuedThe post MY WATCH STORY: Running into last year’s crush in Hall 1, Jared’s Breguet Type XXI 3817 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

A, literal, close encounter with Urwerk’s fully engraved UR-210 Amadeus at Baselworld 2017.

The Basel 2017 Bell & Ross BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro Rotor heralds a new case, movement & importantly, a new generation of watches with conspicuous movements.

If you thought the original Black Bay was old school, the new Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel And Gold is seriously vintage right down to capping technique

The meticulous standards of the brand are expressed in the Grand Seiko Diver for the first time, replete with titanium case, an exclusive 9S hi-beat calibre

Later this morning, king of luxury e-commerce Mr Porter will announce Bell & Ross as the latest brand to join its rapidly expanding collection of fine watch brands.

For Baselworld 2017, Breguet unveils the new Classique 7147, now with a grand feu enamel dial and Breguet numerals. Details and press release photos within.

Wei Koh sits down with one of Revolution’s most loved interview subjects, Mr. Jean-Claude Biver who recounts all the labor of love that’s led to this moment in time at Baselworld 2017.

Going hands on with the Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860’s new execution in an Officer case for the first time.

Suzanne Wong leads us through a quick walk through of the ground breaking Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph.

With 185 years, Longines enjoys a depth of heritage few brands can match. The new Longines Heritage 1945 follows a long line of distinguished watches.

TAG Heuer watches are renowned for putting the pedal to the metal – which is appropriate given their motorsports heritage. Having said that, TAG Heuer’s Baselworld 2017 releases have been both diverse and prolific. There’s the heritage hotness of the Autavia, but there’s also the slimmed down and blinged up versions of the aggressively modern and technical … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Fantastic 4 – the best TAG Heuer watches from Baselworld 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Three times the hands on with all three watches from Bell & Ross’ 2017 BR-X1 collection created in light of their partnership with the Renault F1 team.

Some of the most important, exciting watches are those made by watchmakers who push the barriers of what’s possible. The deepest, the most complicated, or in the case of this Bulgari, the thinnest. Bulgari has a proven record when it comes to high-end, ultra thin horology. They hold the record for the thinnest tourbillon and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Barely there brilliance – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

We introduce the new Czapek & Cie Place Vendôme Tourbillon Suspendu "Ici et Ailleurs", fresh from Baselworld 2017.

For Baselworld 2017, Breguet unveils the Marine Équation Marchante 5887, putting focus on the equation of time. Details and press release photos within.

Some time spent with the much revered Omega 1957 Trilogy Limited Edition at Baselworld 2017.

Buying vintage watches on Ebay can be a risky business. There’s a lot of sharks and gussied up pieces in those murky waters. But, every so often those incredible barn finds do happen. Like this reference 7923 Tudor Submariner, which at the time of writing has a high bid of $99,999 USD, with 2d 16h to … ContinuedThe post NEWS: This beaten-up Tudor Oyster Submariner 7923 is about to sell for more than $100,000 on eBay appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Why is Wei Koh speaking with Guy Semon about the Zenith El 21? Watch to find out!

The new Patek Philippe Ref. 5320G Perpetual Calendar is inspired by a myriad of elements from vintage Patek Perpetual Calendars from the 1940s and 50s

Rado releases the HyperChrome Captain Cook collection at Baselworld 2017. A reinterpretation of a Rado watch collection

Baselworld is a pressure cooker. It’s an intense week full of back-to-back appointments, cramped accommodation and more watches than – if we’re being really honest – is healthy to try and process at once. So it’s only to be expected that Andrew and I have our own instincts about what are the hotties and notties. … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 5 watches we’re arguing most about at Baselworld 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Revolution’s, Sophie Furley, picks up Mr. Jean-Claude Biver at his Basel abode just in time to drive him down to the Baselworld fair. Along the way the two discuss Mr. Biver’s farmer dreams and authenticity.