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Míleata Q-Series Urban Commando GMT Review
Review of the Míleata Q-Series Urban Commando GMT and a deeper look at just how useful a GMT watch can be for enthusiastic watch nerds.
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Review of the Míleata Q-Series Urban Commando GMT and a deeper look at just how useful a GMT watch can be for enthusiastic watch nerds.
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On Monday we told you about a Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona that was being auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia the following night. Well, on Wednesday we discovered that the watch hammered in at $219,600 (including buyer’s premium), making it the most expensive wristwatch ever auctioned in Australia. To find out more about what went down in … ContinuedThe post UPDATE: Rolex Paul Newman Daytona – most expensive watch sold at auction in Australia appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Full hands-on analytical review of the amazing Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Paillonnée. And the secrets behind the amazing paillonnée dial.
Alan Seymour discovers what is under the cuff of James “Sonny” Crockett in the adventures of the vice squad detectives.
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007 Sir Roger Moore breathes his last at the age of 89.
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Our hands-on review of the Maurice Lacroix Gravity Blue. A face lift to the watch first introduced in 2014. With full specs and price.
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Mike and Kaz then breakdown the pros and cons of purchasing via grey market vs authorized dealers and boutiques. They both have some positive experiences to share and even some bad ones. But at the end of the day a discussion about what to look for in a reputable grey market dealer is had.
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One of the coolest Heuer Carreras to grace Phillips Watches’ Spring 2017 auction in Hong Kong is also one of the most historically important Carreras from the 1970s.
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Full hands-on analytical review of the new Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Chrono with live high resolution photos from Baselworld 2017.
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It’s been a strong year for the Submersible collection, with Panerai hitting home runs with the latest Bronzo, the ingenious BMG-Tech and the luxe lusciousness of the solid gold PAM 684. And while all these models offer a little something extra, be it limited edition exclusivity, material innovation or a solid chunk of gold, there’s also … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Small changes make a big impact – the Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Accio Automatic (PAM 682) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The story of the US-based Barrelhand Project 1 begins as it should, with one student's Swiss-born muse- the ever incredible Urwerk UR-202.
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President of the LVMH Watch Division Jean-Claude Biver officially introduces new CEO of Zenith – Julien Tornare at their manufacture in Le Locle.
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Full hands-on and review of the Moritz Grossmann TEFNUT Twist ladies watch with high-resolution photos from Baselworld 2017
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Full review of the Casio G-SHOCK GA-700. Our analysis with hands-on commentary and live high resolution photographs.
During SIHH, the world received the very sad news of the passing of Walter Lange, the man who re-established his family’s watchmaking business, A. Lange & Söhne, in 1990. The company’s CEO reflects on the man and his legacy.
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Reader Fred Nicolaus shares his Seiko SKX007 buying adventure and shows us how much of a maddening process it can be.
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Aside from Big Bangs, Hublot is perhaps best known for their prolific, and occasionally surprising, partnerships. One of the most interesting, from a design and technique perspective, is Hublot’s relationship with Italia Independent and their famous frontman – Lapo Elkann. If you pay even the slightest bit of attention to the world of men’s style, you’re probably all … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Hublot takes matching your watch to your suit to the next level with the Classic Fusion Italia Independent appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Woo! This episode of Two Broke Watch Snobs gets a little wild! Dogs are barking - cats are gingerly jumping into 3D Printers, Kaz & Mike forget how freaking English works, and finally some details about the latest TBWS Giveaway are shared. It's the Two Broke Watch Snobs Episode 30 Extravaganza!
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Editor’s Note: This year the watch that had tongues wagging at Baselworld was, without doubt, the Tudor Black Bay Chrono. Last year it was the Rolex Air-King, with its bold minute track and cheerful green and gold logo. Now that the Air-King is on wrists all over the world I’m struggling to justify the fuss. … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Looking back at Basel 2016’s bad boy – the Rolex Air-King appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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There's a certain ubiquity with the Unitas 6497 but it is nevertheless a legendary calibre capable of being adapted and transformed into very amazing things
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Two Rolexes and one Patek Philippe breaks the million CHF mark on evening two of Phillips Watches Geneva Spring Auctions 2017.
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Hamilton Intra-matic 68 Autochrono Limited Edition Hamilton jumps in the bandwagon of the vintage inspired chronographs, with Tudor, Tag Heuer, Omega Speedy
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Full hands-on and review of the record-breaking Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatique ultra-thin with high-resolution photos from Baselworld 2017
Are brand boutiques an essential element of growing a brand? Or are they direct competition to loyal retailers? Keith W. Strandberg asks two industry leads to weigh in with their views on the matter.
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Merging high tech and metier d’arts, the latest version of the HYT Skull brings a new material to the dial with Mammoth Ivory with the HYT Skull Vida.
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Phillips Watches announce their spring auction in Hong Kong with their usual round up of unbelievable lots along with 43 pieces from the personal collection of Laurent Picciotto.
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Full hands-on analytical review of the new Chopard L.U.C Lunar One with live high resolution photos from Baselworld 2017.
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Yeaaaay! Ep. 29 is here! This week Kaz talks about another eye-opening experience at work that's led him to reach a pretty big decision - he's going all-in on making Rivkah watches, his idea of 3D Printing a watch. And it's all thanks to the kindness and support of the, #Watchfam!
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Full hands-on analytical review of the Omega 1957 Limited Edition Trilogy with historical perspectives, high resolution photographs, specs and price.
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Rado Hyperchrome Captain Cook Rado releases the HyperChrome Captain Cook collection at Baselworld 2017. A reinterpretation of a Rado watch collection from t
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