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2018 Revolution Round-up: Ulysse Nardin
In anticipation of SIHH 2019, Revolution looks back at Ulysse Nardin’s boundary-pushing innovations and designs in 2018.
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2018 Revolution Round-up: A. Lange & Söhne
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to watch movement development, we tend to see changes in incremental volumes, anticipating big announcements on specific anniversary years. But our friends at Lange, specifically director of...
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INTRODUCING: Evoque’d – the Zenith Defy Classic Range Rover Edition
Zenith hold a certain affinity for mechanical machines – and not just of the time-telling variety. From pilot watches that celebrate all things planes and motorbikes, to El Primero-powered chronographs that take their open road inspiration from the world of classic cars. For the past three years the Swiss manufacturer has also enjoyed a partnership … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Evoque’d – the Zenith Defy Classic Range Rover Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Salutes the Stars
Stepping onto the red carpet at the 75th Venice International Film Festival with Jaeger-LeCoultre gives Revolution’s Sophie Furley a sneak peek into the magical world of the movie awards.
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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic Limited Edition SSE174J
Tennis great Novak Djokovic and Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko began their (doubles) partnership at the beginning of 2014. Just a few months later, Djokovic regained his position as world number one – a ranking he then held for 28 months straight. Coincidence? Perhaps, but whether it’s causation or correlation, the fact remains that the partnership … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic Limited Edition SSE174J appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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2018 Revolution Round-up: Richard Mille
Taking a look at everything Richard Mille introduced over the course of 2018, it’s hard to describe him as anything but a superwatch maker.
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Important Watches from the Phillips Styled Auction in New York
Revolution sits down with Paul Boutros of Phillips Watches to discuss eight important watches in the Styled Auction catalog ahead of their 2018 New York sale.
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HANDS-ON: Ready for anything – the Seiko Astron SSE170J1
Seiko’s Astron (the new GPS one, not the groundbreaking quartz one) is a pretty incredible piece of kit. Ostensibly, it tells the time, day, date and a second time zone. But the trick is in the method. The Astron, thanks to GPS technology, keeps track of time by talking to satellites - a quite cool … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Ready for anything – the Seiko Astron SSE170J1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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An Owner’s Dilemma: The Omega Speedy Tuesday 2 Ultraman
The Omega Speedy Tuesday 2 "ULTRAMAN" first began delivery in August this year and is said to have fulfilled its final batch this month. Perhaps one of the most talked about watches this season, we thought that it was timely to post a quick recap of what this watch entails, the controversy it has met and what it means to collect one of them.
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085
Over the last few years, Seiko has made a habit of releasing limited editions with exceptional enamel dials at very reasonable prices. First, there was the Moonlit Night, then the Shippo enamel, and now, the Urushi Byakudan-nuri. The vehicle for these delicate, incredible dials is the Presage collection. A classic round steel watch that marries … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 19, November 2018 – the second edition
November was such a big month of watches for the Time+Tide crew, and, subsequently, an even bigger month of watch spotting for me. Jam-packed with watch events, magazine launches, and other fun activities, this month’s special second edition of #SpottedByAG is a bit of a mixed bag (you did read the first one, right?). First up … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 19, November 2018 – the second edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: A breathtaking diver – the Panerai Submersible Chronograph Guillaume Néry Edition PAM00982
With the end of year celebrations well and truly underway, SIHH 2019 will soon be rolling around the corner. And I, for one, cannot wait. Especially as the fair’s pre-releases are already whetting appetites with enticing novelties like this brand-new version of Panerai’s Submersible Chronograph – otherwise known as the PAM00982 for all you reference … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: A breathtaking diver – the Panerai Submersible Chronograph Guillaume Néry Edition PAM00982 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Pre-SIHH 2019: Ulysse Nardin Launches New Diver Timepieces in 42mm
Ulysse Nardin’s launches next wave of Diver 42mm timepieces with a vintage kick.
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Grand Seiko SBGM235G 9S Mechanical 20th Anniversary Limited Edition
The SBGM235G is part of a flurry of Grand Seiko models that Seiko released to mark the 20th anniversary of its 9S self-winding movement.
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INTRODUCING: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph
At SIHH 2019 in January, Montblanc will launch two new versions of the Nicolas Rieussec chronograph that it introduced last January: one in tone-on-tone of dark grey, the other in a bold mix of anthracite and richly copper-toned red gold. Having spent some time with the new pieces, I’ve fallen rather hard for the latter. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Zenith CEO Julien Tornare Pays Tribute to Watch Industry ‘Legend’ Jean-Claude Biver
At the London launch of the Defy Classic Range Rover Edition, Tornare talked to Revolution about the future of Zenith Watches and the responsibility put on his shoulders by one of the giants of the industry.
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HANDS-ON: The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi (ref. 126710 BLRO)
Anticipation was high for a GMT-Master II release at Basel 2018; however, almost everyone in the business of speculating was predicting a rival carbonated beverage with near certainty, since the Pepsi flavour was already representing the solid white gold variant of the Rolex traveller’s watch. I can only imagine their surprise when the hall gates … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi (ref. 126710 BLRO) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Traveling with Watches: An Horologists’ Survival Guide
Traveling with watches can be nerve-racking. Questions and concerns race through the mind. It does not have to be this way. It should be easy and fun regardless of your horological budget, tastes, and risk tolerances.
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HANDS-ON: The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog
You’d be forgiven if you missed the Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog when it was released at Baselworld as a novelty piece as part of the brand’s Ateliers d’Art collection. However, once you’ve seen it, it truly is hard to forget. The JD PHM Relief Dog was created specifically to celebrate The Year … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Time travelling with the Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite
The Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite proves the perfect companion for every journey. The timepiece represents sophisticated mechanics, and is easily possesses the most timezones in the market today. Even better, the Senator Cosmopolite is capable of calibrating to both Standard and Daylight Saving Time. Fit with a 72 hour power reserve movement, the stainless steel Cosmopolite is both an elegant and highly engineered timekeeper ideal for any world traveller.
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LIST: Which do you choose? 8 awesome TAG Heuer Autavias
If, like me, indecisiveness is your middle name, choosing your next watch can be hard. That may seem like nothing more than a #firstworldproblem to the uninitiated, but to me, I prefer to think of it as a rewarding methodical process, a “journey to better beginnings” if you will. Let’s face it, though, sometimes it’s … ContinuedThe post LIST: Which do you choose? 8 awesome TAG Heuer Autavias appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Breitling Revisits Historical Aviation with the Navitimer Warhawk
Breitling offers us a glimpse of its future products, with one Baselworld 2019 highlight: the Navitimer 8 Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Chronograph.
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VIDEO: Oh boy. Andrew vs Felix in watch rebuild battle at the Omega Service Centre. Watchmakers, look away …
In a battle that’s been brewing since the dawn of Time (and Tide, in 2014), Andrew and Felix finally pick up the tools and take on the challenge of taking apart and then rebuilding a manually wound movement. We lay our scene at the Omega Service Centre in Melbourne, and the occasion is somewhat of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Oh boy. Andrew vs Felix in watch rebuild battle at the Omega Service Centre. Watchmakers, look away … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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3 Highlights From the Bonhams Hong Kong Watches 1.0 Auction
Bonhams marks its return to the watch auction scene in Hong Kong, with its Hong Kong Watches 1.0 sale lead by Tim Bourne, International Director of Watches, Asia.
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HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium
It’s fair to say that much of Grand Seiko’s catalogue leans towards the dressier end of the spectrum - but, of course, there are exceptions, and the SBGE215G is a perfect example. This sporty GMT is an evolution of the SBGE201G; it shares the same large 44mm case. But while the SBGE201G had a steel … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New: TAG Heuer Carrera 02 Fragment
The latest creation by Japanese designer and pioneer of streetwear Hiroshi Fujiwara is a reinterpretation of the iconic TAG Heuer Carrera.
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NEWS: Step into Seiko’s Melbourne boutique Presage Bar for a Cocktail Time
Seiko’s Presage Cocktail Time is a family of watches that’s been having something of an extended moment. These dressy watches are inspired by iconic cocktails and famous mixologists. While they’ve existed since 2010, things really kicked off when the model became part of the global Presage family in 2017. At the core of these watches … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Step into Seiko’s Melbourne boutique Presage Bar for a Cocktail Time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New launch: Heritage Corum Lab 01
New launch: Corum introduces two new watches in a new "Lab" collection: the Heritage Corum Lab 01, featuring form movements in a skeletonized dial design.
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HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde
Named after Blancpain’s picturesque Swiss village home, the Villeret collection represents the spiritual heart and soul of the brand. Marking the point at which the Maison’s centuries-old elegance meets modern-day innovation, with each model designed with pure lines, slim case profiles, and clean dials that embody the enduring respect Blancpain holds for traditional watchmaking. The … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Everyday elegance – the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INSIGHT: Omega’s watchmaking in the modern age
In the constant cycle of new releases, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that watches are machines built to last for generations - with a little regular care and love. And while you and I might be there obsessing over the year’s hottest release, or wondering what’s coming next, Omega takes a longer … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Omega’s watchmaking in the modern age appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.