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EVENT: Is Blancpain’s Ocean Commitment investment just a drop in the ocean? Hard questions on Sydney Harbour

Blancpain s Ocean Commitment investment Nov 11, 2016

EVENT: Is Blancpain’s Ocean Commitment investment just a drop in the ocean? Hard questions on Sydney Harbour

It’s usually the most innocuous part of the night. The official speeches are out of the way, the bar once again beckons, and the speaker says, to be polite, “Are there any questions?” A guest at the Blancpain Ocean Commitment event 2016 – following on from the 2015 evening at Icebergs, which had the coolest … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Is Blancpain’s Ocean Commitment investment just a drop in the ocean? Hard questions on Sydney Harbour appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: Tudor shows its age with the Black Bay Bronze

Panerai was Nov 9, 2016

IN-DEPTH: Tudor shows its age with the Black Bay Bronze

The story in a second Yet again, Tudor has delivered one of the most talked about watches of 2016. If you’d asked me in the early months of 2016 if the bronze trend had a future, I’d have said no. To all intents and purposes the craze, spearheaded by Panerai, was on the wane. Sure, the … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Tudor shows its age with the Black Bay Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hello, Mr. Porter

Hello, Mr. Porter

In light of the latest shake up within the Richemont Group - Revolution’s editorial director ruminates on the future of watch retail and the companies that are set to take the game-changing step of fully embracing e-commerce.

Spot the Watch: Future President of the United States Donald Trump

Rolex Day Date which Nov 9, 2016

Spot the Watch: Future President of the United States Donald Trump

A special Spot the Watch on the President of the United States elect Donald Trump and his Rolex Day Date which is nicknamed the President.

HANDS ON: the elegant double act of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon Nov 8, 2016

HANDS ON: the elegant double act of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon

As far as origin stories go, the Reverso has one of the best. Back in the 1930s, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most famous model was conceived to withstand the rigours of polo, thanks to its ingenious flip-over case design. When the mallets started swinging and balls went flying, the watch could safely bury its face until the action … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: the elegant double act of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update - the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41

Rolex gets Nov 7, 2016

HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update - the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41

There are two main contenders for the title of ‘most recognisable watch in the world’, both of them made by Rolex. Naturally, the Submariner has a good shot at the title, but for me, the clear winner is the Datejust. First introduced in 1945, it includes one of the most useful and ubiquitous complications – a date … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update – the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele - No Holds Barred

Chopard s co-president Nov 7, 2016

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele - No Holds Barred

Chopard’s co-president is refreshingly candid as he talks about the highly efficient and innovative movements that the brand has created under the auspices of the Chopard L.U.C Manufacture, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Crystal Clear Sound: Chopard L.U.C Full Strike

Chopard L.U.C Full Strike As Nov 7, 2016

Crystal Clear Sound: Chopard L.U.C Full Strike

As L.U.C’s 20th anniversary year comes to an end, the brand presents one of the most delightful and innovative timepieces in its history: the Chopard L.U.C Full Strike minute repeater.

Review: Junghans Meister Telemeter

Junghans Meister Telemeter DEPLOYANT - Nov 7, 2016

Review: Junghans Meister Telemeter

Hands on analytical review of Junghans Meister Telemeter with original high resolution photographs, specifications and price.

The Collector’s View: Spot the Watch: Melbourne Watch Collectors

The Collector’s View: Spot the Watch: Melbourne Watch Collectors

A Collector's View meets Spot the Watch as our corespondent in Melbourne goes watch spotting in his town and picks 5 of his favourites.

Review: Apple Watch Series 2

Review: Apple Watch Series 2

Review of the Apple Watch Series 2 with price, hands-on analysis and live high resolution photographs.

The Fonts of Time

The Fonts of Time

Fonts and typography have been an integral part of watch design for centuries and yet we rarely pay much attention to them. Revolution’s Sophie Furley takes a close look at the magical world of the numbers on the dial and how they tell us more than we may realise.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum

Montblanc s 4810 Orbis Terrarum Nov 2, 2016

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/157997150″] When I was in high school we had to buy an atlas/geography textbook from a publisher called Heinemann. Don’t ask me why I remember this – it’s just one of the scores of useless trivia facts that are stuck in my head, while much more important information (such as reference numbers and calibre names) seem … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Presage SPB041J1- a lot of watch for $1500

Seiko Presage SPB041J1- Nov 1, 2016

IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Presage SPB041J1- a lot of watch for $1500

The story in a second When it comes to value, it’s hard to beat Seiko, and this Presage is no exception. If you ask any watch lover worth their salt to describe Seiko in five words or less, we’re willing to bet you’ll hear a phrase that’s a variant of ‘great value!’ This is true … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Presage SPB041J1- a lot of watch for $1500 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Tiffany Watches: How a Stationer became a Jeweller-Watchmaker

Patek Philippe Nov 1, 2016

Tiffany Watches: How a Stationer became a Jeweller-Watchmaker

It's amazing how much watchmaking history Tiffany & Co. possesses and how close they came to actually owning Patek Philippe. There is real provenance here.

Pre-SIHH 2017: Roger Dubuis

Roger Dubuis Roger Dubuis Oct 31, 2016

Pre-SIHH 2017: Roger Dubuis

Roger Dubuis, the brand known for its dramatic and sensual timepieces brings us a triple rhapsody in blue.

Hay Más Tiempo Que Vida

Hay Más Tiempo Que Vida

As we hit 31 October and the Day of the Dead festival, Revolution remembers that there is more time than life.

Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations for Halloween, from Our Archives

Richard Mille HYT Oct 30, 2016

Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations for Halloween, from Our Archives

In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we look at six watches for Halloween, from MB&F;, Christophe Claret, Sarpaneva, Richard Mille, HYT and Corum.

Inked Time

Inked Time

A needle and ink are used to draw tattoos, which record elapsed life - much in the way the world’s first marketed chronograph, invented by Nicolas Mathieu Rieussec, recorded elapsed time using a needle and ink.

VIDEO: Who wore it best? Tissot Heritage 1936 v Bridgeport Lepine Mechanical pocket watch

Tissot Heritage 1936 v Bridgeport Oct 29, 2016

VIDEO: Who wore it best? Tissot Heritage 1936 v Bridgeport Lepine Mechanical pocket watch

Last week Andrew and I took part in a somewhat unusual, and entirely self-imposed, challenge. Andrew, typically a wearer of more modern timepieces tried the 45mm Heritage 1936 on for size and I gave my wrists a break entirely to properly experience the Bridgeport pocket watch. We were both outside our comfort zones, full of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Who wore it best? Tissot Heritage 1936 v Bridgeport Lepine Mechanical pocket watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Event Report: Stephen Silver State of Independence Silicon Valley

Event Report: Stephen Silver State of Independence Silicon Valley

About two months ago, I wrote about the state of wrist affairs in Watches of the Silicon Valley. In the article, we confirmed the unsurprising SV stereotypes with the array of Apple watches and Fitbits. Just go up to the city and you will see the sad state of Union Square watch boutiques. Look down in the peninsula and you won't even see a sensible retailer. Or so I thought.

Silver Lining

Silver Lining

The Swedish silversmith Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe lived a life of unconstrained abandon, with failed marriages and celebrity friends, but the one constant was her beautiful, understated designs that continue to be produced after her death in 2004.

EDITOR’S PICK: FakeWatchBusta on how to buy your first baller watch

EDITOR’S PICK: FakeWatchBusta on how to buy your first baller watch

Editor’s Note: Last night over drinks a friend had a question. He considers he’s reached some sort of early milestone in his collecting. He has a good watch, a weekend watch, a vintage watch, even a dress watch. But now, with his career on the up and a bit of unexpected cash – that will … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: FakeWatchBusta on how to buy your first baller watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Time’s Up

Time’s Up

The future of women’s mechanical watches may sound like an unknown land that’s open to speculation and theorizing, but we’ve had plenty of clues about what the next frontiers could be, and it’s time we put these clues together.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Tissot Bridgeport Lepine, partying like it’s 1899

Tissot Bridgeport Lepine partying like Oct 27, 2016

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Tissot Bridgeport Lepine, partying like it’s 1899

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/189240316″] It’s 2016, so why would anyone wear a pocket watch? That’s the question I found myself asking this week as I took the Tissot Bridgeport Lepine for a test drive. And look, I’m not going to lie to you, it took more thought to integrate this 45mm little number into my life. But … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The Tissot Bridgeport Lepine, partying like it’s 1899 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Nomos Lambda

Nomos Lambda DEPLOYANT - Oct 27, 2016

Review: Nomos Lambda

Review of the Nomos Lambda with hands-on analysis and live high resolution photographs.

Past Times: Gina Lollobrigida

Past Times: Gina Lollobrigida

As Eterna revisits the 1950s Golden Heart watch, we look at the life and times of the watch’s ambassador, Italian screen goddess Gina Lollobrigida.

9 Reasons to Enjoy Sinn

Louis Vuitton Oct 26, 2016

9 Reasons to Enjoy Sinn

Sinn is probably one of the most underrated tool watch makers around and Deployant is sharing 9 mindblowing reasons why they provide good value.

Animated Ladies

Animated Ladies

For many years many have largely ignored women’s watches, writing them off as things of beauty but as technically uninteresting. Many of the ladies’ watches by the venerable French jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels, however, have interesting and novel mechanisms.

EXCLUSIVE: A. Lange & Söhne fan art goes weapons-grade at the hands of Ben Laukis

A. Lange & Sohne Oct 26, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: A. Lange & Söhne fan art goes weapons-grade at the hands of Ben Laukis

Just found some time to do a sketch based on the A. lange & Söhne Zeitwerk incorporating the Dresden Opera house clock from which it was inspired and as well a close up of the iconic hand engraved LANGE balance cock. I also think their “State of the Art Tradition” motto rings very true in this … ContinuedThe post EXCLUSIVE: A. Lange & Söhne fan art goes weapons-grade at the hands of Ben Laukis appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.