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Two Broke Watch Snobs
Cut through the noise and get the facts, stats, and insights you need in order to understand the Vostok Amphibia - one of the most iconic and less understood pieces in dive watch history.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
We've talked about affordable GMT watches before but this week, we explore the history of the complication and discuss its utility. From the earliest GMT watches to today's modern quartz icons, this episode will give you a fun run-down of these timepieces and how they relate to aviation history in general.
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Nicholas Alexander Kalikow is a producer, director, screenwriter and photographer. He loves being on set and working with talented people to make films and take photos. Hi Nicholas, what’s your daily watch and why? Right now it’s a Patek 5167A Aquanaut. I like it because most people don’t know what it is and I can wear … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: Filmmaker, photographer, watch guy – @nicholask_la appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Few watches can rival Cartier’s Santos in terms of on-the-wrist recognition and sheer weight of history. The design debuted in 1904 and has remained fundamentally unchanged in form since. But while the new Santos might look familiar, quite a lot has changed. Small changes have been made to the design and ergonomics of the case, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A modern classic – Cartier’s Santos de Cartier appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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For those who know me and my taste in watches a little bit, the fact that I own a TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 typically comes as a bit of a surprise, as there’s a perception that I like the simpler, smaller things in watch life. For those who know me and my history in … ContinuedThe post MY YEAR WITH: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 ‘Grey Phantom’ appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Join the guys for one of the most significant moments in TBWS history. Kaz finally bit the bullet and snagged a clean, crispy Slava medical! He gives us an account of what it was like purchasing the watch and how it feels now that the hunt is finally over. Meanwhile, Mike is still enjoying one of his quartz favorites and the snobs discuss one of the finer things in life... high-end sweatpants, of course.
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Start a conversation about vintage wristwatches and you’ll inevitably end up down a military history rabbit hole. With collectors and everyday buyers alike appreciating – and downright loving – the connection these simple military-issued watches have to history. A history that began with the First World War, where a “luminous wristwatch with unbreakable glass” was … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seals Watch Co Model C Field Explorer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The history of Heuer’s entrance into yacht timing is patchy at best. But with a little detective work from the man who can, Revolution untangles the tale of the Skipper.
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Just because Jaquet Droz is a relative newcomer to Australia doesn’t mean they don’t have history. The brand dates back to the mid-18th century, and, besides watches and clocks, is famous for their incredible automata. And while the incredibly complex, high-end art/engineering pieces are still important for the brand, we thought we’d keep it real … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The top Jaquet Droz watches from Basel 2018 (hint, there’s a lot of Grande Seconde in the mix) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Alright, guys - this is the big one. We've been threatening this episode for a while - this week's show is entirely dedicated to the Vostok Amphibia. We discuss the history of the piece and just how much impact it had in Russia during it's creation in 1967. Plus, Kaz breaks down some notable versions of the Amphibia and reveals some of his Vostok grail pieces. This show's got history, movement geekery, sex-talk, and a whole lot more.
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The Rolex GMT-Master-II Pepsi in steel made waves in this Baselworld. We take a detailed look at the watch, its history, and a hands on evaluation. Details with high resolution photographs within.
Revolution
The Pulsometer, a scale around the dial that allows doctors and nurses to quickly compute a person’s heart rate, has been used throughout watch history, but you’d be hard pressed to find it on any quality watch today.
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TAG Heuer have a long history in motorsport. Heuer chronographs adorned the dashboards of now priceless Porsches and Ferraris that were being rallied in the 1960s. Fans of Steve McQueen will know he wore a Monaco in his famous 1971 film Le Mans. Then only three years after that film, TAG Heuer championed digital precision … ContinuedThe post INTERVIEW: We talk to Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo at the launch of TAG Heuer’s latest smartwatch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This 1785 edition honours the most important expedition in French naval history, that of the Astrolabe and Boussole frigates. Commanded by the Count of Lapérouse, they had sailed with five Marine Chronometers on board, made by Ferdinand Berthoud, Clockmaker and Mechanic by appointment to the French King and Navy.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the unique things about the Hamilton watch brand is its undeniably American history and its heritage, even under the management of the Swiss Swatch Group. This year and...
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With Zenith’s reissue of the legendary “A. Cairelli” chronograph, collectors have been reminded of a rarely recalled chapter in the history of military watches. It’s a story that encompasses not just the CP-2 watch – the actual subject of the reissue – but its predecessors and those that would replace it.
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Wooo! This week the Two Broke Watch Snobs are celebrating Valentine's Day in the only way they know how... talking about watches! Kaz also shares his fear of medically-sanctioned penis touching (it happens, guys) while Mike tries to assuage his fears in that it really isn't that bad. The guys then quickly reflective on Mike's history with the Orient Mako and Kaz shares his experience with the SIXOFOURLIFE in Canuck Blue. Also, in case you guys didn't know - Timex is going to kill it this year.
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For a brand with a long, rich history, Girard-Perregaux is a dab hand at the ultra-modern, as evidenced by this Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton. This watch is the first skeletonised execution of the Neo Tourbillon. And while there’s no denying that this 45mm titanium-cased marvel of miniaturised engineering is – indeed – a watch, … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A christmas wishlist packed with fun filled patek philippes and breguet la tradition.
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Silas Walton (@A_Collected_Man) is the founder of A Collected Man, an online platform based in London, selling rare watches around the world. Silas loves beautiful watches, well-made clothes, and the inside of a Cessna 152 at 10,000 feet. Hi Silas, what’s your daily watch and why? During the working week I wear a vintage Patek … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @A_Collected_Man appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Seiko dive watches are a perennial favourite. They’re tough-as, look the business, and have a history as long and proud as any. Whether it’s the coveted SLA017, or the classic Turtle, they’ve got a strong rep, and cult following. The Seiko faithful are going to be very happy with this latest limited edition – the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Blacked-out beauty – the Seiko Prospex SRPC49K appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A history born on the open ocean. Ulysse Nardin gained fame for marine chronometers, found in the pockets and on the wrists of many of the world’s navy captains in the 19th century. The Marine Collection has since become the brand’s most emblematic. However, renewing the focus and direction of the collection, earlier this year … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
A day spent at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s historical manufacture in Le Sentier opens our eyes to the rich history of the maison and its insatiable appetite for conquering new grounds.
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Cartier may be better known for simple timekeeping classics like the Tank or the Santos. But it’s no secret that the French maison also hosts a history full of complicated – and equally as iconic – designs. In fact, even before the Tank or the Santos were the style icons they are today, Cartier were … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Day & Night Watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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On Thursday night, Longines celebrated their 185th anniversary in Beijing, China, with a party in the Forbidden City that wrought the brand’s legacy deeply with the history of the Chinese people, taking guests into extraordinary places and spaces. The Forbidden City dates back to the 15th century when it was built as the palace of … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Longines celebrate their 185th anniversary deep in the heart of their biggest market appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In recent years, Panerai has changed tack - steering a little away from the purely hard-edged, masculine image that has characterised the brand’s more recent history with models like the Luminor Due and this flyback chronograph, made to celebrate Panerai’s partnership with the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, or PCYC. For a brand that was born … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Smooth sailing – the Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC 3 Days Chrono Flyback appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
With the title of Heritage Director at TAG Heuer, Catherine Eberle-Devaux is in the enviable position of overseeing the legacy of one of the greatest brands in the history of the sporting wristwatch. She talks to Revolution about some of the hidden gems within the archives.
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Paul Newman’s ‘Paul Newman’ Rolex Daytona ref. 6239 goes down in history as the most expensive watch ever sold at Phillips Watches inaugural New York auction, going for $17,752,500.
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Longines celebrates its 185th anniversary in Singapore with an exhibition that retraces the 185 years history of the brand from 1832..
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The latest addition to the L.U.C Heritage collection pays tribute to not only the Chopard of the past but also to the present. To understand how, I’ll have to take you through a crash course in Chopard history (don’t worry, I’ll make it quick). Chopard were founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, who specialised initially in … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Chopard L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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