Sunday Rewind: The HODINKEE Team (Circa Three Years Ago) Picks Their Favorite Watches Under $5,000
Past and present staffers make a case for some of their favorite (and more accessible) watches, but are they still good choices?
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Past and present staffers make a case for some of their favorite (and more accessible) watches, but are they still good choices?
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In this week's Throwback Sunday article, we take a look at some of the finest two-hand watches that are available in the market right now.
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For generations, the business of buying and selling watches has remained remarkably stable. But all that’s changed in the digital age. This is your guide to watch buying in the 21st century, which originally appeared in our buying guide NOW, which you can download here. You can’t buy the above watch. It was made in a … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: The horologist’s guide to the galaxy appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
This week's round-up of vintage watches from around the world.
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Editor’s note: The last few years has seen an increasing number of two-tone releases - even several in yellow (!) gold. All of which only confirms that bi-metallic watches are back in a big way. One of the best is the Tudor Black Bay S&G;. Here it is in all its steel and gold glory … ContinuedThe post Two-tone done right – the Tudor Black Bay S&G; appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
The launch of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Care Program marks a new milestone for the brand, who now offers one of the longest warranties in the industry.
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Editor’s note: Steel is all the rage these days, with premiums for coveted models exceeding that of the comparable gold version. This fact alone is a compelling argument for gold. But it can be tricky to know when and how to wear it. After all, you may not want to rock into the office with … ContinuedThe post When is it OK to wear a gold watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Vacheron Constaintin showcases its exceptionally elegant mastery of simplicity with the all-new Traditionnelle Manual-Winding Collection Excellence Platine.
Hodinkee
The boys weigh in on the idea of an old watch becoming too valuable to be treated like a real watch.
Revolution
One of our oldest partners from the industry, The Hour Glass interviews Wei Koh on the occasion of the revered watch retailer’s 40th anniversary.
Revolution
The upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches sale in Geneva has strong offerings of Patek Philippe watches and manual-wind Daytonas.
Hodinkee
You come to me on the Datejust of my daughter's wedding?
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Pitching any ‘best of’ list is always more effective when you have very strict parameters and are forced to think sideways to come up with creative suggestions. Being asked to come up with a list of the best classic watches for different budgets is not easy. Less so, when one considers how open to interpretation … ContinuedThe post LIST: 6 classic men’s watches for your budget appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This year, Patek Philippe releases a new version of their annual calendar regulator timepiece. Enter, the Annual Calendar Regulator Ref. 5235R.
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Editor’s note: Much of the ‘what’ of a watch can be summed up in the technical, the hard numbers and facts of the spec sheet. But there’s an element - an X factor - that transcends this clinical description, and transforms a watch from an object into an artwork. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Réserve de Marche … ContinuedThe post The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Réserve de Marche – form and function perfectly balanced appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Ross Povey presents some of the highlights among the impressive range of watches that Christie’s has assembled for its May 2019 sale.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
The Oris Diver 65 line is honestly an incredible execution of the often-chased "vintage-look-modern-design" aesthetic, and with this new Chronograph line, we see that being continued.
Revolution
The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Nine features a terrific spread of watches in every budget for all levels of collector.
Revolution
Following from the launch of its e-commerce service for USA in 2017, Omega has now rolled out the same service for shoppers in the UK.
Revolution
After two special edition versions of the Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph Oris finally introduces a regular production version of their much-loved dive watch turned chronograph.
Time+Tide
The substantial and subtly blue IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” is the 13th (unlucky for some, but clearly not IWC) edition watch celebrating the Schaffhausen-based brand’s partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good, which leverages the power of sport to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage. It’s a cause as worthy as the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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With the appointment of the new Japanese emperor, we take a look at some of the best Japanese watches that are fit for the new ruler.
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Broadly speaking, microbrand is a term used to describe smaller watch brands - typically with few staff, outsourced production and a direct-to-consumer business model. The other thing to note is that there is a lot of them, typically waxing and waning in terms of favour. But sometimes these brands gain a critical momentum that starts to … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Farer’s growth begs the question – when does a microbrand stop being micro? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Mido has expanded their Multifort watch line by releasing the Multifort Patrimony, a vintage inspired piece with three dial and two case color options to choose from.
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A close look at the Daizoh Makihara Kikutonagimon Sakura. Exceptional execution of traditional Japanese art with classic watchmaking, by a new Indiependent.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Curious about the Orient 3 Star? So were we - that's why we conducted this review to show you the true pros and cons of this undiscovered gem!
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Throughout our recent discussions on what it is that defines value, we’ve explored some different ways of approaching that question. Ultimately, it’s down to the wearer to decide the return on their investment, but which watches do we think are pretty darn likely to get a thumbs up from our readers across the board? So … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 great value watches from under $500 up to $10,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Congratulations. You’ve decided to join one of the premier families in the watchmaking universe. That first decision to buy Rolex is seen by many as a rite of passage all watch lovers should experience at some point during their collecting career, and it’s one we support wholeheartedly. Since the renaissance of mechanical watchmaking began in the … ContinuedThe post 5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Romain Gauthier extends the Insight Micro Rotor collection with a series of enamel dials in a white gold case. Limited 3 x 10 pieces.
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Stepping into a luxury jewellers, pockets full of the hard-earned cash you’re planning to drop on your first proper timepiece, can be a daunting prospect. In fact, assuming you haven’t just stumbled into a vast fortune and you’re buying a luxury watch simply because you assume it’s the done thing, there is no doubt your … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Buy your first good watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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