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Mühle-Glashütte aren’t a brand that most people are very familiar with, but the German brand is always full of surprises at every turn. The S.A.R. Rescue-Timer is a staple of their tool watch collection, boasting seafaring capability alongside a sophisticated, retro-futuristic case shape. Now, after 20 years of its use by the German Maritime Search … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Mission-Timer TITAN appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Men’s is one of the more contentious GPHG categories every year because it is filled with amazing watches that may or may not have much in common but do have distinctive aesthetics. Since that is very subjective, our panel is reminded that the category is essentially asking which watch is the most versatile, wearable, and appeals to the broadest demographic. And, yet, our peanut gallery is divided practically down the middle!

They have the Moon, and now they're coming for Mars with this impressive piece that features a new movement, to boot.

He's the founder of Cloister Watch Co., and he's joining me on my custom crusade.

IWC’s recent partnerships with Pantone, Orlebar Brown, Hot Wheels and more have yielded a variety of takes on different models from their collection. Their latest collaboration sees a green-tinged, effort bound in leather, rubber and ceramic, as Filling Pieces, a Dutch footwear brand, pay tribute to IWC’s “Woodland” Pilot’s Chronograph, released at this year’s Watches and … ContinuedThe post IWC and Filling Pieces create the perfect watch + sneaker pairing appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Bamford × Peanuts “Beagle Scout” GMT | Limited Edition For HODINKEE

Louis Erard once again extends their modestly priced collection with a new Excellence Petite Seconde, now with aventurine dials.

When it comes to making scene-stealing appearances in film, Hamilton has been a fixture on the A-list since the 1930s. No other watchmaker has enjoyed the same presence, recognition or sheer amount of screen time in Hollywood history. Perhaps it’s down to Hamilton’s broad range of models with everything from delicate dress watches to rugged … ContinuedThe post Screen time: How Hamilton became Hollywood’s favourite watch brand appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Wei discusses the Greubel Forsey Double Balancier Convexe SHH Edition, which was released in celebration of Sincere Fine Watches’ revamped SHH boutique in Marina Bay Sands. This unique complication possesses two balances inclined at 30-degree angles to the mainplate, which negate gravitational errors in both horizontal and vertical positions.

Watch shopping on a budget can be extremely frustrating, not least because of watch media outlets like ours that routinely describe watches costing well over $1,000 as “affordable” or “attainable”. The truth is that affordability is all relative, and the lower your budget, the more decisions there are to make. Competition has never been tougher … ContinuedThe post Should you buy a low-end mechanical or a high-end quartz? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

For this Virtuoso V, Bovet opted for a salmon-colored lacquered dial without a guilloche motif. What could have been a vast, pink-colored wasteland becomes a beautiful oasis as this charismatic hue works so beautifully with the other elements of this interesting convertible timepiece.

The major watch event brought out collectors and fans from around the world and, of course, their best watches.

My school watch has been with me since the beginning of my career.

“I’m going to the archives”. If a movie about the current state of the watch industry were to be released, that would be the main character’s catchphrase. In this last decade, we’ve seen multiple brands go to the creations of their past in search of inspiration for their present. And with such rich histories, who … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The new Bulova Parking Meter delivers that wheel good factor appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Keeper of Science Collections at the London Science Museum will discuss early clock and watch dials.

Patek Philippe unveils a new variation on its current chronograph watch, the Ref. 5172G-010 in white gold with rose-gilded dial.

Discovered in 18th century England, titanium has found uses across virtually all aspects of industry, though, naturally, the one that most interests us is attached to your wrist. While Fergus already explored the reasons why titanium watches attract significant premiums, I wanted to delve further into the metal and try to bring some clarity into … ContinuedThe post What do the different grades of titanium actually mean for your watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ong Ban, CEO of Sincere Fine Watches, welcomes Wei to the new Sincere Haute Horlogerie (SHH) boutique in Marina Bay Sands. Sincere Fine Watches launched this unique boutique with the release of three SHH exclusive watches: the Greubel Forsey Double Balancier Convexe SHH Edition, Lang & Heyne Georg SHH Edition and Laurent Ferrier Classic Origin […]

There’s little that can beat a field watch when it comes to day-to-day wear. Divers are often too chunky, and dress watches too delicate, but the mix of practicality and aesthetics on offer with a field watch remains versatile and comfortable. Circula already impressed me with their Supersport, but now they’re back with the ProTrail … ContinuedThe post MICRO-MONDAYS: The Circula ProTrail is a high-tech field watch combining toughness and style appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Wei and Jeremiah take a first look at the new IWC Portofino collection with watches in 34 and 37mm that are incredibly well executed. The day-night complication makes its debut in the Portofino and there is also a stunning 39mm Chronograph that will surely be a hit!

We explore six different dress watches with vastly different price points. Find out what are some of the dress watches that we have selected.

These five vintage watches are great examples of the less travelled world of offbeat and idiosyncratic timepieces.The post 5 vintage watches that are so uncool, they’re actually amazing appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In 2019 we ran an interesting four-part series by Tim Mosso of Watchbox fame detailing the history, present, and future of Rolex movements. Tim put hours and hours’ worth of research into this oeuvre, and now we thought it well worth drawing your attention to this series again in case you missed it first time around. Enjoy!

The 44GS case has been a staple in Grand Seiko’s line-up for a long time, with the Japanese luxury giant paying tribute to its 55th anniversary with multiple new releases over the past 12 months. This newest duo, the Grand Seiko SBGW291 and SBGW293, also fall into that category, being placed in Grand Seiko’s Heritage … ContinuedThe post The Grand Seiko SBGW291 and SBGW293 condense dazzling dials into 36.5mm cases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Our Café Racer correspondent reviews the just-announced Bulgari Aluminium Ducati Special Edition.

In which bridges go blue and some numerals disappear completely.

For the company's 190th anniversary, Longines looks to the past for inspiration.