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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Grand Seiko Thailand makes the world green with envy, British survey reveals why people truly wear watches
Welcome to the Friday Wind Down. Let’s dig into some of the horological headlines of the week! Grand Seiko regional limited editions cause some of the greatest amount of FOMO in the collecting community, often producing really striking and distinct creations that people want but, due to the region they live in, cannot buy. The … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Grand Seiko Thailand makes the world green with envy, British survey reveals why people truly wear watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Three (More) Watches That You Can Wear and Not Get Robbed
In our latest instalment on affordable, summer-ready watches, Wei and Jeremiah suggest three more pieces that any watch nerd would be proud to wear but are unlikely to make you a target for theft. As always, keep your head on a swivel regardless of what’s on your wrist and stay safe out there! Check out […]
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Hands On: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe “Cortina Watch”
Created for the 50th anniversary of Cortina Watch, which is also marking the occasion with a special Patek Philippe Calatrava, the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Cortina Watch 50th Anniversary is an elegantly different take on Blancpain’s vintage-inspired dive watch. With a titanium case matched with a bezel and crown in fade-resistant Sedna gold, the Cortina edition dresses up the functional style of the ordinarily no-frills Bathyscaphe. Originally launched in 2013 as the entry-level – and most compact – model in the Fifty Fathoms collection, the Bathyscaphe was previously only available in single materials, making this two-tone version a first. In fact, the Bathyscaphe Cortina the first Blancpain dive watch with a bi-metal case, but it’ll probably not be the last since the combination is appealing. The hands and hour indices are also 18k Sedna gold Initial thoughts The Bathyscaphe is a handsome watch that has good proportions. It doesn’t feel as large as it measures and wears well. And it is especially lightweight in titanium, so it sits easily on the wrist. In its original variants the Bathyscaphe is muted (in either the steel, ceramic, or titanium versions), or expensive and shiny (in Sedna gold). The Cortina edition is a useful variation on the theme that’s still restrained, but with a little bit of shine. The Sedna gold accents work especially well on the watch because of its retro style. They bring to mind vintage dive watches with “gilt” dials. Admit...
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Introducing: The Swatch Pigcasso Limited Edition (Live Pics & Pricing)
A plastic watch designed by a sort-of-famous pig. Nope, it's not April 1st.
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Fantasy Watch Ambassador: D.C. reunites Matthew McConaughey with Doxa
Let’s make it happen. It’d be a lot cooler if you did.The post Fantasy Watch Ambassador: D.C. reunites Matthew McConaughey with Doxa appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Indian watch market: Switzerland’s next big target
For years, Swiss brands have heavily invested in the Chinese market. Which has made sense, as year after year, the watch market there continues to be the largest in the world. Yet, with the recent pandemic and China’s love affair with lockdowns, many brands are realising some diversification wouldn’t hurt. And as they’ve scoured the … ContinuedThe post The Indian watch market: Switzerland’s next big target appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Vintage Watches: A 1960s Universal Genève Polerouter Super, A 1950s Vacheron Constantin, And A 1963 Rolex Two-Tone Datejust
Get all of the latest H Shop vintage watches right here.
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Introducing: The Accutron Spaceview 2020 And Accutron Spaceview DNA (Live Pics & Pricing)
A name from the past becomes a symbol of the future.
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Three Collectable Cartiers to Buy Before They Become Unobtainable
Revolution Curates is a special series where we pick watches which we think are horologically significant and incredibly cool, and offer them for sale to the community. In this first video, Wei and Jeremiah introduce three collectable pieces from the master of shaped watches and a brand close to their hearts, Cartier.
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G-Shock Introduces the Full-Metal “Octagonal Bezel” GM-B2100
One of G-Shock’s biggest hits in recent years, the octagonal 2100 series appears to be a new design (or one derived from a famous watch reated by Gerald Genta), but is in fact an adaptation of the first G-Shock from 1983, the DW-5000C. Both the 2100 and DW-5000C share an eight-sided bezel, but the bezel of the 1983 watch was an irregular octagon while the 2100 is a regular octagon. Debuted in all-resin and followed by a version in a mix of metal and resin, the 2100 series was never available in metal from end to end until now. The Japanese watchmaker has just taken the covers off an all-steel iteration, the Full-Metal GM-B2100, available in black coating, rose gold plating, and steel. Initial thoughts The original 2100 in colorful resin is a appealing, affordable watch, explaining its popularity. Perhaps part of the appeal is its similarity to the Royal Oak, but there are other reasons that distinguish it from the countless G-Shocks variations, one being its compact dimensions and resulting comfort on the wrist. Now it gets even better with a metal bracelet. Due to the aggressive fluting on the case sides along with the dimples on the bracelet links, the watch has an industrial or military feel, which is perfectly suited to the robust nature of a G-Shock. Ironically, my favorite of the trio is the rose gold-plated version. Besides being an uncommon finish for watches in this price range, there’s a sense of humour in its passing resemblance to a rose gold Royal Oak. The...
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Breitling Introduces the Navitimer Singapore Airlines Editions
Best known for supplying customised watches to air force squadrons, Breitling has less frequently made watches for civilian aviators, but the brand’s latest is a pair of watches created in partnership with one of the world’s best carriers. Each limited to 100 pieces, the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41 Singapore Airlines and Navitimer Automatic 38 Singapore Airlines are both dressed in the blue and gold livery of city state’s flag carrier. Initial thoughts For some two decades, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has consistently been ranked amongst the world’s best carriers by airline consultancy Skytrax, so the the tie-up is certainly a good one for Breitling. Fortunately SIA’s corporate colours are a pleasing blue and gold that work well on the Navitimer. The gold accents on the dial give it a slightly more retro feel than the standard models in steel, which uniformly have rhodium-plated markers and hands. For anyone who already likes either Navitimer model but wants something a bit more striking, the SIA editions certainly have their appeal. While the gold accents are appealing, they are the only element that distinguishes the dial of the SIA editions. The chronograph, for instance, is almost identical to the standard Navitimer 41 mm with a dark blue dial, with the only difference being the gold-plated hands and indices. This similarity to the respective standard models is probably the only shortcoming of either edition. Each edition is priced almost 10% more expensiv...
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Hands On: Tissot PRX Automatic Chronograph
Launched earlier this year as a follow-up to the time-only PRX, the PRX Automatic Chronograph is a natural evolution for the line-up. But unlike its little brother, the chronograph is not modelled on a vintage model, making it more creative, though it still retains the same styling as the base model. Being more complicated than the time-and-date version, the PRX Chronograph is expectedly wider and taller – it is rather bulky in fact – but it is surprisingly appealing in the metal. Plus the PRX Chronograph is also affordable and well priced. The PRX Chronograph ticks a lot of boxes, so we test drove the watch for a couple days to see if its appeal endured. Initial thoughts When I put the PRX Chronograph on my wrist, I instantly found it more appealing than most of Tissot’s offerings. In fact, the chronograph is even more appealing than last year’s time-only PRX. That was unexpected because the time-only model seems to do better on paper. The original PRX is smaller, thinner, plus it has a patterned dial, all desirable features in an integrated-bracelet sports watch. But it is perhaps those very features that might seem like shortcomings – the simpler design and large size – that make the chronograph appealing. Many Tissot watches are over-designed, but despite being one of the more complicated watches in the Tissot catalogue, the PRX Chronograph is just right. Any more and it might have been too much. At the same time, it’s exactly the size that gives the chr...
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Hayek: “There could be another collaboration”. Which brand will get the MoonSwatch treatment next?
With Swatch Group’s CEO Nicholas Hayek admitting "there could be another collaboration" which watch could get the MoonSwatch treatment next?The post Hayek: “There could be another collaboration”. Which brand will get the MoonSwatch treatment next? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Top six recommendations for a tourbillon released in recent years
Tourbillons. Are they worth it? Or just hype? We think they are worthy of your hard earned money, and recommend six of the best to consider.
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Business News: Recession? What Recession!? The Swiss Watch Industry Continues To See Staggering Growth
And the number one global consumer is the U S of A. We'll take fries with that.
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Brief thoughts on the new Tudor Ranger 39mm for 2022
Our brief thoughts on the new Tudor Ranger 2022 Edition Which was released recently to mark the 70th anniversary of the British North .Greenland Expedition.
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Weekend Edition: Should Every Season Be Grand Seiko Season?
This weekend we're talking Zaratsu polishing, textured dial work, and what's still one of the best value props in all of luxury watchmaking.
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Why I broke my New Year’s resolution to purchase this watch
Before I delve deeper into the why, I’d like to bring you up to speed on my collecting habits. In a perfect world, I’d buy what I like and when I like, which many can relate to, I’m sure. However, as a full-time student and part-time Time+Tide writer who’s enthusiastic about watches, sick fits and … ContinuedThe post Why I broke my New Year’s resolution to purchase this watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watching Movies: Blake Lively Battles A Killer Shark With A G-Shock Baby-G In 'The Shallows'
They say a G-Shock can survive anything. Our watch-related movie of the week puts that to the test.
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko King Sumo collection gets a heavyweight update
It’s almost impossible to point out a Seiko model that couldn’t be described as a classic in some way, but the Seiko Sumo has enjoyed a strong cult following since 2007 for good reason. Its rounded shape and aggressive dial make for a robust package that doesn’t look too vintage to be kitschy or too … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko King Sumo collection gets a heavyweight update appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: the new Bovet 1822 Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two
Our hands-on, detailed review of the new Bover 1822 Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two in a sand blasted titanium case and Super-Luminova dial.
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VIDEO: Cherry, cherry baby. TAG Heuer debuts new Carrera Red Dial Limited Edition
The TAG Heuer Carrera was born in 1963, and since its inception it has become a timeless racing watch icon. Clean, crisp and faceted, any Carrera within a watch collection is likely to become a go-to daily wearer that combines robustness and elegance in equal measures. Last year, the TAG Heuer Carrera Special Edition Teal … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Cherry, cherry baby. TAG Heuer debuts new Carrera Red Dial Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Inside the Patek Philippe Service Centre in Singapore
Patek Philippe is one of the most revered watch brands but an outlier amongst its peers in relying almost entirely on independent retailers to sell its watches. Of the hundreds of Patek Philippe points-of-sale around the world, the brand owns just three. But the converse is true for its after-sales service where the brand is almost entirely vertically integrated. Patek Philippe will soon own and operate ten service centres in key cities around the world, backed up with four of its own watchmaking institutes. The Geneva watchmaker does this to fulfil its pledge of being able to repair and maintain “all timepieces ever made by Patek Philippe since production began in 1839”. Consolidation and consistency In pursuit of a uniformly high standard of service across the world, Patek Philippe is in the process of consolidating its service network from a peak of 59 service centres worldwide, some of which were run by independent retailers, to just ten key locations. Amongst the regional centres are one each in Germany, France, and the United States, but most will be located in Asia – the brand’s biggest market – in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore. All of the ten will be run by Patek Philippe itself, or more specifically, its regional subsidiaries. The Singapore service centre, for instance, is run by Geneva Master Time (GMT), Patek Philippe’s subsidiary for Southeast Asia. GMT also has a smaller service centre in Bangkok, a necessity given that Thailand i...
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Steal Vs. Splurge: Seiko’s New GMT Takes On A Travel-Ready Chronometer From Tag Heuer
Similar specs, colors, and GMT ability – which hits the spot for your time zone needs?
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The SJX x Kudoke “Zodiac” Nominated for GPHG 2022
The preeminent – and perhaps only international – awards for watchmaking, Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), has just announced the competing timepieces of 2022. We are please that one of own editions, the Kudoke 2 “Zodiac”, is competing in “Artistic Crafts”. Created last year for the 10th anniversary of SJX Watches, the Kudoke 2 “Zodiac” is a candidate alongside marques like Voutilainen and Hermes in a category that calls for “exceptional mastery of one or several artistic techniques such as enamelling, lacquering, engraving, guilloché (engine-turning), skeleton-working, etc.” The Zodiac is all about engraving – done by hand naturally – with both the front and back decorated in relief and textures. Both the dial and movement are fully engraved by the hands of the skilful artisans at Kudoke. The hand engraving is extensive and complete, with is nothing on the dial or movement that is engraved by machine – even the brand name on the dial is executed by hand. But the Zodiac is more than just artisanal technique. It is also an artistic creation: the hour symbols on the dial were commissioned especially for the watch and drawn by Canadian illustrator Lee Yuen-Rapati, who’s now the in-house designer at Fears. He cleverly combined both a sign of the zodiac and Roman numeral into each hour markers. The marker at ten, for instance, is Aquarius but also contains “X”, the Roman numeral for “10”. To echo the celestial theme on the fr...
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Photo Report: There Were So Many Seikos At The 2022 World Athletics Championships
Eugene, Oregon hosted the world's top athletes – and a bunch of Seiko-clad wrists.
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Introducing: Look Up! IWC's New Mark XX – The One We've Been Waiting For (Now With An In-House Movement)
Fans of the brand's 40mm Pilot's Watch spoke, and it seems IWC listened.
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Hands-On: The New Kurono Tokyo 34mm Is A Vintage Inspired Daily Driver
The long-awaited release from the sister brand of the independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka is a marriage between vintage style and modern quality.
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Defending your obsession: 3 common questions I get from non-watch lovers
I remember the first time my wife was introduced to my love for watches. We were only dating then but on this occasion, our matinee movie included a stroll through Roosevelt Field Mall in New York. It just so happens, (with no strategic planning on my part. I promise) that on our way to the … ContinuedThe post Defending your obsession: 3 common questions I get from non-watch lovers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.