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INTRODUCING: The collector’s complication – Panerai’s Luminor 1950 8 Days Equation of Time Titanio

Panerai s Luminor 1950 8 Sep 6, 2016

INTRODUCING: The collector’s complication – Panerai’s Luminor 1950 8 Days Equation of Time Titanio

With the release of the Luminor 1950 Equation of Time 8 Days GMT Titanium Panerai is placing one of haute horlogerie’s most misunderstood complications into the classic Luminor package. Primarily known as one of the archetypal tool-watches, this latest release plucks the Luminor from the depths of the ocean and puts it in the planetarium. Panerai … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The collector’s complication – Panerai’s Luminor 1950 8 Days Equation of Time Titanio appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Spot the Watch: CEO of Hasselblad Cameras, Perry Oosting

Spot the Watch: CEO of Hasselblad Cameras, Perry Oosting

This weeks Spot the Watch features Perry Oosting, CEO Of Hasselblad Cameras and his love of A Lange and Söhne is the topic.

Review: Habring² Doppel 3 Split Seconds Chronograph

Review: Habring² Doppel 3 Split Seconds Chronograph

The full hands-on analytical review of the Habring2 Doppel 3 Split Seconds Chronograph, with high resolution photographs, specifications and price.

HANDS-ON: I feel the need, the need for…IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar

IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Sep 4, 2016

HANDS-ON: I feel the need, the need for…IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar

IWC’s Pilot’s collection is predominantly a tribute to the past – to the golden age of aviation, and of course WWII. But amidst the vintage squadron of Junkers and Spitfires there flies a much more modern creation, a supersonic F-14 Tomcat in the shape of the Top Gun Miramar collection. Named for the flight school made … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: I feel the need, the need for…IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a World Time Watch, from Our Archives

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a World Time Watch, from Our Archives

For this week's Throwback Sundays, our focus is on World Time Watch, featuring the likes of Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, and Jaeger LeCoultre.

Uncovering the true costs of owning a watch

Uncovering the true costs of owning a watch

The costs of watch ownership begins with the purchase. But if you were thinking that it ends with it, think again. Similar to cars, watches too need regular oil changes, servicing and maintenance. And the more expensive the watch, the more costly the service. That is pretty intuitive, considering that the more expensive watches areRead More

Sound Investments: The Genius of Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters 2.

Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters 2 DEPLOYANT Sep 2, 2016

Sound Investments: The Genius of Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters 2.

When it comes to debate on whether Patek Philippe reigns supreme in the study and creation of minute repeaters, even critics fall silent. Discover why here.

François-Henry Bennahmias, Audemars Piguet CEO

Audemars Piguet CEO Revolution talks Sep 2, 2016

François-Henry Bennahmias, Audemars Piguet CEO

Revolution talks to the enigmatic Audemars Piguet CEO about the changing face of the watch industry and opening doors to new markets.

VIDEO: A watch lover’s guide to NYC, with RedBar founder Adam Craniotes

VIDEO: A watch lover’s guide to NYC, with RedBar founder Adam Craniotes

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/180993499″] Along with Geneva and Hong Kong, New York City is one of the most important cities in the world for watches. There are, in fact, so many boutiques and high-end retailers that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Who better to show us through the horological core of the Big Apple than one of the watch … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A watch lover’s guide to NYC, with RedBar founder Adam Craniotes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd September, 2016 – the advertising edition

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd September, 2016 – the advertising edition

Want to know something scary? 2016 is practically over. It’s 115 sleeps until Christmas. Which equals 17 more weeks or, most horrifyingly of all, a mere 85 business days. I don’t know about you, but I’m still recovering from #xmas15. There’s only one thing to do. Have a drink (and read about watches). What happened? … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 2nd September, 2016 – the advertising edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing HYT Bespoke, a truly customised experience

Casio n Sep 1, 2016

Introducing HYT Bespoke, a truly customised experience

Introducing the new HYT Bespoke service for those who are looking to make a HYT Timepiece truly personal and unique. The possibilities are limitless!

Review: F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain

F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain DEPLOYANT - Aug 31, 2016

Review: F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain

Review of F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain with hands-on analysis and live high resolution photographs.

MY WATCH STORY: Dane’s Linde Werdelin Oktopus Tattoo

Linde Werdelin Aug 30, 2016

MY WATCH STORY: Dane’s Linde Werdelin Oktopus Tattoo

It’s not often you see a Linde Werdelin in Australia – many people haven’t even heard of the brand, never mind seen one – so when we came across a Melbourne-based collector with one, we were excited. When we spoke, Dane Stokes, who describes himself on his insta feed (@the_watch_vault) as a ‘watch collector and … ContinuedThe post MY WATCH STORY: Dane’s Linde Werdelin Oktopus Tattoo appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Inside the Omega Factory: Where Perfection is Produced

Omega Factory Where Perfection Aug 30, 2016

Inside the Omega Factory: Where Perfection is Produced

The quest to understand the perfect movement has led Deployant into the heart of the Omega factory where we discovered a symbiosis of man and machine.

Review: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 Platinum

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 Aug 29, 2016

Review: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 Platinum

Review: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 Platinum Ref. 228206 with live photographs, hands on analysis, specifications and price.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The biggest (bronzest) Tudor yet, meet the Black Bay Bronze

Tudor yet meet Aug 28, 2016

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The biggest (bronzest) Tudor yet, meet the Black Bay Bronze

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/159277925″] After four years of Black Bay releases we expected the collection to take a well-earned rest on the Tudor bench in 2016. Well, that didn’t happen. Not only did the entire collection get an in-house upgrade and a new blacked-out model, but it was also given a bulkier, bronzed body. Meet the big daddy of … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The biggest (bronzest) Tudor yet, meet the Black Bay Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: A. Lange & Söhne Langematik

A. Lange & Sohne Aug 27, 2016

Review: A. Lange & Söhne Langematik

First launched in 1997, the Langematik is the first self-winding watch from A. Lange & Söhne. A brave move by the brand and also a watershed release, the Langematik is arguably one of the most characteristic watches from the brand. Particularly due to its spectacular new manufacture movement; the L921.2 was one of Lange’s earliestRead More

Review: Meditations on the Credor Fugaku Tourbillon

Seiko Aug 26, 2016

Review: Meditations on the Credor Fugaku Tourbillon

Review: Credor Fugaku Tourbillon. With much gnashing of teeth and rending of garments, we bring you the full hands-on review.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 26th August, 2016 – the shady edition

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 26th August, 2016 – the shady edition

Birds are chirping, flowers are budding, and there’s a renewed sense of optimism in the air. Yes, springtime is almost here. Not sure about you, but this impending seasonal change calls for a celebration. So, charge your glasses with something that possesses refreshing citrus notes and find out what happened this week in watches. What … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 26th August, 2016 – the shady edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The warm tones of the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatic in Terra Brown

A. Lange & Sohne Aug 25, 2016

INTRODUCING: The warm tones of the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatic in Terra Brown

When A. Lange & Söhne release a new watch there is always a collective “ooh” and “ahh” that resonates within the watch community. Germany’s most prestigious brand has always earned respect and admiration for staying true to their design philosophy. So it isn’t too often that we get to see an ALS special edition that offers a … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The warm tones of the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatic in Terra Brown appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Blancpain Ladybird

Blancpain Ladybird DEPLOYANT - Aug 25, 2016

Review: Blancpain Ladybird

Review of Blancpain Ladybird with hands-on analysis and live high resolution photographs.

IN-DEPTH: Bronze beauty – the Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition

Panerai Aug 23, 2016

IN-DEPTH: Bronze beauty – the Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition

The story in a second From the bright and shiny press pics, to the patinated reality, the bronze Carl Brashear from Oris is one of the buzziest watches released this year. We had thought, towards late 2015, that the watch world had reached peak bronze. The uncommon material, pioneered by Panerai and Anonimo seemed to … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Bronze beauty – the Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre nails sports style with Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic

Jaeger-LeCoultre nails sports style Aug 22, 2016

HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre nails sports style with Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic

Based on the coverage of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s SIHH releases, it’d be fair to assume the brand put out nothing but dressy Reversos this year. Well, that’s not true. One of the more under-the-radar releases was a handsome update to the Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic. Physically and functionally, the new version is unchanged from the 2014 original. It’s still … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre nails sports style with Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Spot the Watch: Watches of the Silicon Valley

Spot the Watch: Watches of the Silicon Valley

Spot the Watch goes to to Silicon Valley. We spy on the watches on the wrists of the tech geeks to tell the tale of Pebbles, Apples, JLCs and Seagulls.

HOW TO: Buy a watch when you’re drunk

HOW TO: Buy a watch when you’re drunk

We’re pretty sure this doesn’t need to be said, but let’s say it anyway. Don’t buy a watch when you’re drunk. Nothing good can come from it. Seriously. Nothing. You’ll wake up hungover, surrounded with bottles of Dom/Chivas/Pabst (depending on budget and taste), considerably poorer and with a rare Enicar Sherpa Graph heading your way via … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Buy a watch when you’re drunk appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Sound Investments: The Genius of Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters 1.

Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters 1 DEPLOYANT Aug 19, 2016

Sound Investments: The Genius of Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters 1.

Patek Philippe minute repeaters are representative of the Genevan watchmaker's prowess in micro-mechanical engineering and art, this is how it happened.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 19th August, 2016 – the 0.1% edition

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 19th August, 2016 – the 0.1% edition

This week we’re all about the finer things in life, and those who can afford them. So, crack open the ’61 Chateau Latour and allow your butler to read you this week’s edition of the Friday Wind Down. What happened? We posted our video review of the most complicated watch ever made – the Franck … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 19th August, 2016 – the 0.1% edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MY WEEK WITH: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 “Rio 2016” Limited Edition

Omega Seamaster Diver 300 “Rio Aug 18, 2016

MY WEEK WITH: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 “Rio 2016” Limited Edition

Look for a minute at your wedding ring. Do you like it? It’s hard to answer, right? And your answer, if you have one, is almost certainly less about whether you like the design or the material and a whole lot more about what it represents. It’s about the memories it holds. The person it … ContinuedThe post MY WEEK WITH: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 “Rio 2016” Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Christophe Claret X-TREM 1 Pinball

Christophe Claret Aug 18, 2016

Review: Christophe Claret X-TREM 1 Pinball

Review of Christophe Claret X-TREM 1 Pinball with hands-on analysis and live high resolution photographs.

HANDS-ON: Blancpain, but not as we know it. The L-Evolution Tourbillon Carrousel

Richard Mille or Hublot creation No Aug 17, 2016

HANDS-ON: Blancpain, but not as we know it. The L-Evolution Tourbillon Carrousel

The watch you’re looking at isn’t a Richard Mille or Hublot creation. No folks, this is made by Blancpain. And who would have expected a brand best known for its famed Fifty Fathoms and dressy Villeret collections to come up with this delicate symphony of complication, housed in an avant-garde, industrial body? Precisely no one. But that’s … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blancpain, but not as we know it. The L-Evolution Tourbillon Carrousel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.