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New: Sinn EZM 13.1 - a diving chronograph
Sinn releases a new EZM, now 13.1 with a left hand crown arrangement and a diving chronograph capable of 500m water resistance rating.
Revolution
Introducing the Zenith Airweight Cover Girl - The Heavyhitter That’s As Light As Feather
A new reissue of the popular A3818 with the El Primero movement and a new look created in collaboration with Revolution Magazine, the Airweight Cover Girl is a melding of past and present.
Time+Tide
Grand Seiko’s family tree grows with their new SLGH011 “Green Birch”
When the original Grand Seiko SLGH005 “White Birch” was first unveiled, I was overjoyed that their 9SA5 hi-beat caliber had made its way into the standard production caliber. It is a personal goal of mine to own a watch powered by this movement, which represents the pinnacle of their mechanical movement technology. But, as I … ContinuedThe post Grand Seiko’s family tree grows with their new SLGH011 “Green Birch” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In-Depth: Forget The $6 Million Baseball Card, Honus Wagner's Watch Is Up For Auction
Meditations on the game, the city, and the man who loomed large over both.
Revolution
Introducing the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4
A pioneer in the luxury smartwatches, TAG Heuer releases the fourth generation of its Connected with upgraded performance and two new case sizes.
Hodinkee
In-Depth: Tony Rice's Hands: How the Bulova Accutron Spaceview Became the Watch of Bluegrass
The late musician wasn't just a virtuoso guitarist. He was also an accomplished watchmaker, with highly specific – and influential – taste.
Time+Tide
Zenith x Revolution & The Rake strike back with an “Airweight” titanium take on the wildly popular “Cover Girl”
Zenith has been on a real hot-streak as of late, coming in strong for LVMH Watch Week with some very intriguing pieces such as the Defy Revival A3642, Defy Skyline collection, and Defy 21 Chroma among others. Whether heritage revivals, or next-generation collections, Zenith with each design continues to attract today’s buyers with their creations. While … ContinuedThe post Zenith x Revolution & The Rake strike back with an “Airweight” titanium take on the wildly popular “Cover Girl” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Baume & Mercier Finally Debuts an Interesting Watch
After several years of drift – and a low-priced, Kickstarter-type watch – Baume & Mercier has finally returned with something surprisingly interesting. Based on the brand’s trademark oblong watch, the Hampton “Hommage à Pierre Soulages” is based on reproduces a work by the titular French artist on its dial in textured, three-dimensional relief. With the dial pattern apparent only up close and the case entirely in matte black, the aesthetic is strikingly low key. Like Mr Soulages’ best known works, the dial relies on texture, direction, and the absence of colour, although concessions are made for branding and time telling. Initial thoughts Though some of its ladies’ watches do well in certain markets, Baume & Mercier (B&M;) has had a difficult recent history. While cycling through several chief executives, the brand also launched a great variety of products over the period, but none of them really caught on. But now it has created something unexpected. The concept is straightforward – a dial that recreates a work of art – but it still manages to be original and unusual. Despite its simplicity, the watch manages to capture the artist’s spirit on a tiny canvas. The monochrome finish and emphasis on texture is exactly what Mr Soulages himself is famous for. The retail price of a bit under US$6,000 is pretty steep for a time-only watch powered by a stock ETA 2892, but several factors count in its favour. One is the intrinsic appeal of the watch, and another...
Revolution
Introducing the Piaget Polo Skeleton
Piaget claims its place in high watchmaking and high jewellery with the Piaget Polo Skeleton carpeted in diamonds.
Time+Tide
CHEAP BASTARD: The Leff Amsterdam Tube Watch
Okay, you got us, this piece is a smidge over the $500 AUD benchmark that we hold so dear at this penny-pinching, open-your-wallet-and-moth-flies-out column. But the ROI is worth it. There are a number of colourways in Leff’s Tube Collection but for out-and-out handsomeness, we’re drawn to the steel and pearl combination. The first thing you’ll … ContinuedThe post CHEAP BASTARD: The Leff Amsterdam Tube Watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
Have IWC pulled off a masterstroke with teenage ski sensation Eileen Gu?
Sudden injuries, nosedives in form, squalid punch-ups in pub car-parks that are snapped by the tabloid press… Suffice to say when a watch brand picks a sporting ambassador it’s a decision fraught with risk. When Hublot signed Novak Djokovic last August, for example, they were justified in their belief they were partnering with a “living … ContinuedThe post Have IWC pulled off a masterstroke with teenage ski sensation Eileen Gu? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Available in the Shop: An Ultra-Rare 1968 Omega Speedmaster Ultraman Ref.145.012-67
Rarer than a Paul Newman and offering a killer mix of legend, looks and availability, the Omega Speedmaster Ultraman is a truly special chronograph. From its totemic orange hand to its use of the legendary calibre 321, they don’t come better than this.
Quill & Pad
Louis Roederer Cristal 2014: Does It Match All The Hype?
Ken Gargett has tasted several Louis Roederer Cristal vintages over recent years, but how did the recently disgorged wine fare in 2014? Could it match the 2012 or 2013? Read on to discover what Ken thinks of the Cristal 2014 and whether it can stand up to the hype.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Iron: The Next New Luxury?
Why should you stop what you're doing and start going apesh*t over our favorite ferrous metal? Read all about it here!
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New: Hermès Cape Cod crépuscule
Hermès releases an interesting dial variation to their iconic Cape Cod collection in collaboration with Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology.
Hodinkee
Introducing: For The First Time In Olympic History, The U.S. Biathlon Team Gets An Issued Watch
And the manufacturer that it comes from is just as esoteric and fascinating as the sport.
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Interview: A Vintage Zenith Collector's Perspective On The Latest Defy Releases
Greg Selch discusses his collecting background, his relationship with Zenith, and the new Defy Skyline.
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Beginner's Guide: A Complete Newbie Goes Vintage Shopping
Little by little, through trial and error, I'm figuring out what I like – and what I can afford – and hoping upon hope that the two overlap.
Time+Tide
A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022
Editor’s note: Brendan Cunningham is a Professor of Economics at Eastern Connecticut State University in the US and the man behind Horolonomics, a blog that explores the economic issues in watchmaking. A riff on Nina Simone’s classic song Feeling Good is a nice accompaniment in these opening days of 2022, particularly when it comes to the … ContinuedThe post A Professor of Economics unpacks the true meaning of the Rolex price rises for 2022 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HODINKEE Radio: A Complete Newbie Does A Watch Podcast
Starting as a blank slate, Sarah Miller explores the watch world with humor and curiosity.
Revolution
Forgotten Heroes - the Breitling Aerospace
When it was first introduced in 1985 the Breitling Aerospace represented the cutting edge of technology. But as the years rolled on tastes and technology changed, turning the distinctive ana-digi tool watch into an increasingly obscure offering.
Time+Tide
MICRO MONDAYS: Australia’s border is (finally) opening up again. To celebrate we’re looking back at one of our favourite microbrand GMTs
Editor’s note: Big news today out of Australia today. The hard border closure (in place since March 2020) will be removed as of February 21! Time to celebrate and welcome fully vaccinated visitors (sorry Novak) back to Oz. To celebrate we’re casting a look back at this vintage-inspired GMT to get you in the mood … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: Australia’s border is (finally) opening up again. To celebrate we’re looking back at one of our favourite microbrand GMTs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon
Complications are where watch manufacturers display their technical prowess. Traditional functionalities such as perpetual calendars or rattrapante chronographs are, well, complicated to manufacture. But Hublot is anything but traditional, developing pioneering materials through their “art of fusion” philosophy as well as some out-of-the-box complications you will not find anywhere else. The Hublot Big Bang Unico … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf Orange Carbon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
Unpacking the quiet brilliance of Marty’s TAG Heuer in Ozark
On the surface, Marty Byrde is an unlikely modern hero. The first series of the Netflix show Ozark opens to reveal a mild-mannered financial adviser stuck in the doldrums of a strained marriage with an adulterous wife. From there, over the next four seasons, things plummet downhill faster than an Olympic skier. When it turns … ContinuedThe post Unpacking the quiet brilliance of Marty’s TAG Heuer in Ozark appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New: Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto
Laurent Ferrier releases a new Sport Auto model, inspired by the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711, and a tribute to Laurent's adventures as a young man.
Time+Tide
Why I bought my Electricianz Blackout, a well-made novelty piece that’s full of quirky fun
I bought my Electricianz Blackout as a novelty souvenir, but it has proved to be an enjoyable and well-made watch that shares its lineage with another well-known brand. In September of 2019, I flew from my home in Christchurch, New Zealand, to attend the very first Watchfest in Sydney Australia. This was a great, locally … ContinuedThe post Why I bought my Electricianz Blackout, a well-made novelty piece that’s full of quirky fun appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
Montblanc Flexes With The New Meisterstück Calligraphy Solitaire Burgundy
A fountain pen’s nib is the source of its magic. Yes, there are many beautiful pens out there but without a great nib a pretty pen is just a pretty pen. A good pen point can transform an ordinary writing experience into a memorable melding of mind and hand. Montblanc’s new Meisterstück Calligraphy Solitaire Burgundy Lacquer is a desirable pen by any measure, not the least of which is contributed to by its 18-karat gold flexible nib.
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Business News: After A Crash, The HYT Brand Returns To Orbit With Tudor Alum Davide Cerrato In The Cockpit
The Tudor and Richemont veteran brings a wealth of industry experience to the relaunch of avant-garde brand HYT.
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One watch: many faces. A first look at a new French independent - Hegid
We take a first look at a new French independent with a unique value proposition. Here are our thoughts on the Hegid Watches.