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In Memoriam: Günter Blümlein
We remember the late Günter Blümlein. He was a luminary in the modern watchmaking industry, creating brands with lasting values. He died on Oct 1, 2001.
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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Racing Grey collection
Ever since we laid eyes (and hands) on the incredibly beautiful King Gold Blue model, we’ve been paying extra attention to the Classic Fusion line. But now there might be a new killer combo to replace the Blue on our Hublot grail list – the Classic Fusion Racing Grey. The Classic Fusion has a lot … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Racing Grey collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: 9 classic quotes from that time Antiques Roadshow told a US veteran his Rolex GMT-Master was worth 50 times more than he expected
Editor’s Note: As a GMT-Master II owner I’m a sucker for stories about any Rolex GMT models. It’s a kinship that’s formed when you buy into a brand, and then a model. In Jungian terms, you form a link that is like a telephone line, and every time you see one, it rings. You notice … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 9 classic quotes from that time Antiques Roadshow told a US veteran his Rolex GMT-Master was worth 50 times more than he expected appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: “There are no mistakes.” Inside Omega’s timing room at Rio 2016
[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/179294851″] Well, the blaze of glory is nearing its end. But before Rio 2016 crosses the finish line, we wanted to show you something really cool from behind the scenes of the official timekeepers. The ‘duck swimming on the lake’ metaphor applies perfectly to timing at a modern Olympics. To the naked eye, the duck – … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: “There are no mistakes.” Inside Omega’s timing room at Rio 2016 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Eterna KonTiki Super Chronograph – a bang-for-buck in-house chrono
A peer of the Submariner and the Fifty Fathoms, the Eterna KonTiki is one of the all-time great dive watches, with its own equally cool backstory. In 1947, Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl sailed from Peru to the Polynesian islands on a 14-foot balsa-wood raft called the Kon-Tiki. The 6900km journey took 101 days, and at … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Eterna KonTiki Super Chronograph – a bang-for-buck in-house chrono appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Saxonia dial colors for re-opening of Lange Boutique in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
A. Lange & Söhne celebrates the re-opening of Lange Boutique in Ginza, by announcing two dial additions to the Saxonia Automatic line.
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The Collector’s View: The Lange Zeitwerk Striking Time
A collector recounts his collecting journey, and how he became enchanted and finally purchased the A Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Striking Time.
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The Collector’s View: Why I bought a Montblanc Villeret Vintage Tachydate
The Collector's View: Why I bought a Montblanc Villeret Vintage Tachydate. A collector's journey and experience with the Montblanc team in Singapore.
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Review: Zenith Heritage Pilot Cafe Racer with pricing
Zenith releases the Heritage Pilot Cafe Racer to add to its line of Pilot watches. Recently helmed by the Type 20 and the Extra special series, the Cafe Racer represents a new variety, reasonably priced with a superb El Primero chronograph movement.
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Baselworld 2016: Longines RailRoad, with Pricing
Longines took inspiration from its archives again for the heritage line of watches in Baselworld 2016, with the Longines Railroad.
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#DeployantGTG2016 CNY Collector Gatherings in Jakarta & Manila
Deployant Indonesia was the first to kickoff a series of pre Lunar New Year GTGs dubbed #DeployantGTG2016. Held in Jakarta and Surabaya, some of region’s most important collectoes attended the event to celebrate new acquisitions and also to discuss the members’ horological journey in 2016. Said Charles Sutanto, Deployant Ambassador for Indonesia: “There were manyRead More
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Fun watch: Swatch Es War Einmal
Fun watches from Swatch: the new Es War Einmal (Once Upon a Time) line with a quirky look at the characters from Fairy Tales.
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Collector’s View: Montblanc Villeret 1858 Vintage Pulsographe
One man's journey: from love at first sight to acquiring the love of his life - the Montblanc Villeret 1858 Vintage Pulsographe.
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Review: McGonigle Tuscar Bánú
An owner's journey to the acquisition of the McGonigle Tuscar Bánú, his review and why he bought it. With high resolution photos, specs and price.
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Hautlence unveils the Vortex
Hautlence launches the Vortex, a brand new collection from its Concept d’Exception line, with a mix of contemporary design and architectural mechanics that take us back to the heart of the brand. A lot has happened in the decade since Hautlence launched its first watch in a historic building in the heart of Neuchâtel. I […]
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Review: Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Ultra Slim
Montblanc is definitely riding the high wind with its new line up. They are challenging prices within the industry and are indeed making the news. Like with this ultra slim, we thought it was executed exceedingly well and serves its intended purpose. The only qualm that we have with it, is its uncanny similarity to Jaeger LeCoultre's Master Compressor collection.
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HYT Launches The H4 Gotham – A Remixed Blend Of The H1 And The Skull
We’ve only just seen the H3 a few months ago and now, in virtually no time at all, with barely a moment to take a breath, the fourth version of this exciting line of watches by HYT has been introduced. We got a chance to have a sneak peek at this new watch during Baselworld […]
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Panerai Announces Three New Radiomir Models
Panerai has announced three additions to the Radiomir line. Information is a bit thin at this point, but here’s what we know (lots of pictures)… Radiomir Black Seal 8 Days Acciaio – 45mm (PAM00609) The 45mm case houses Panerai’s in-house P.5000 hand-wound movement with small seconds at 9 o’clock, made in the brand’s Neuchâtel […]
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Tiffany Returns to Its Roots
As one of the first public clocks in New York City, Tiffany’s Atlas clock became a reliable time reference for generations of New Yorkers. Now the famous retailer is launching a new line of timepieces as a first step in a long-term plan to regain its position as a reference point for fine timekeeping. Founded […]
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Baselworld 2015: Breitling Updates To Superocean II With New Dial Colours And Sizes
For Basel this year, Breitling updates its SuperOcean line with the introduction of Superocean II, a bolder, better and more option varied range for diving watch fans out there. The main changes that have been implemented are a complete design refresh, partly based on feedback from customers of the previous Superocean line, with little tweaks to […]
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High-Tech Gold: Hublot Big Bang v. Apple Watch Edition
The new Apple Watch will be a major topic of discussion at Baselworld next week, and due to a coincidence in the publicity schedule, it’s already bumping up against a Swiss heavyweight. Today we talk about scratch-resistant gold. On Monday, Apple provided final details about its Watch, and we learned that the top-of-the-line Apple Watch […]
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Pre-Basel 2015: Bulgari’s Sapphire Anniversary
Bulgari marks its 40th anniversary this year, and the celebration will kick off at Baselworld with the addition of sapphire blue dials for two of the brand’s signature pieces, the Bulgari Bulgari and Octo, each of which is powered by the in-house caliber BVL 191 Solotempo. The Bulgari Bulgari watch dates to 1977, and it […]
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Alpina Launches Comtesse Lady Collection with Top Skier Tina Maze
Founded in 1883, Alpina is an independent, family-owned pioneer in the field of Swiss sports watches. Embracing that heritage, the brand teamed up with world-renowned, multi-gold-medal-winning skier Tina Maze to launch its new Comtesse Lady line during the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Vail, Colorado, which concluded February 15. Alpina first launched its Comtesse […]
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SIHH 2015 – Clé de Cartier: Key To Success?
Watch brands often only have a few different collections in their line-up. Of course within these collections a lot of different models reside. This keeps a brand recognizable, the DNA strong, and makes it easy for consumers to maneuver around. Every once in a while though an evolution of existing collections won’t do and a […]
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SIHH 2015: Jaeger LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication
While it revives the 19th century codes of elegance and virtuosity, the Master Grande Tradition line by Jaeger-LeCoultre first and foremost reflects the spirit of this brilliant age. The latter was characterised by a distinctive fervour nurtured by the fact that anything that was mechanically measurable could now be displayed. Complications were associated in waysRead More
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Linde Werdelin introduces Oktopus Double Date Carbon – Green
When you hear the words Carbon and Green, especially quickly after each other, you probably think that the conversation is about the environment and not about high end watches. The exception to this rule is Linde Werdelin’s latest edition to the line-up; the Oktopus Double Date Carbon – Green. The name actually says it all; […]
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Machine God: Audemars Piguet And Kinetic Sculptor Theo Jansen At Art Basel Miami
“I asked Herzog what she found most unexpected while photographing this project. ‘That it could make an optimist out of a Russian,’ she said.” –photographer Lena Herzog, in a New Yorker article by Jessie Wender, 2011. If you wanted to cast someone as Theo Jansen, you could do a lot worse than to hire […]
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Travel To The Montblanc And Beyond With The Star Chronograph UTC
Like many other watch connoisseurs and collectors, I have a hard time imagining life with just one watch. I’m even not ashamed to admit that I usually switch watches at least once a day, and not always because I have to access a new watch “in the line of duty”. No wonder I get a […]
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces Their First Ladies Minute Repeater
Having already presented an outstanding line-up of new watches earlier this year – headed up by the exceptional Master Ultra Thin Minute Repeater – you might have thought Jaeger-LeCoultre would take some time off to bask in the glory of their achievements. To the contrary – at Watches and Wonders in Hong Kong the Grande […]
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IWC Portofino “Midsize”- Enjoy La Dolce Vita In A Smaller Size
Good things can come in smaller sizes, and in case that you didn’t believe this yet, then there is IWC to prove it! They just introduced a whole collection of smaller sized watches within their Portofino-line. How small? 37mm in diameter. Indeed 3mm smaller than the 40mm Portofino automatic (ref.3565). Does 3mm make such a […]