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Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Blue Jan 24, 2018

HANDS-ON: Feeling Blue With the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Blue Ceramic

Hublot is another one of those brands that polarises watch enthusiasts, and rightfully so. On one hand, the brand is constantly releasing new product with boundary-pushing design, and engaging in partnerships with every industry, charity, and destination one can imagine, eventually pushing us all to the point I lovingly refer to as THS - Total Hublot … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Feeling Blue With the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Blue Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Cartier s Santos de Cartier  Jan 19, 2018

HANDS ON: How to update an icon – Cartier’s Santos de Cartier 

It’s a tricky task upgrading a storied and legendary watch such as the Santos - you must innovate while appearing to be unchanging. It’s a job that Cartier have pulled off with aplomb at SIHH 2018. The new Santos is the star in their masculine line-up, a sensitive update that brings the design very much … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: How to update an icon – Cartier’s Santos de Cartier  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Black Ceramic Jan 2, 2018

Revolution Awards 2017: Best Design - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Black Ceramic

Once again, the global editors of Revolution weigh in on the best timepieces of the year, as well as the personalities that shaped the watch industry.

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Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer Nov 27, 2017

VIDEO: The Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer gets our motor running

Given how synonymous Omega’s Speedmaster is with space in general and the moon in particular, it’s quite easy to forget that the watch was originally designed with motorsports in mind. This year, Omega set out to remind us that the Speedmaster does not always equal Moonwatch, with the Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer, a big, 44.5mm … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer gets our motor running appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaquet Droz Nov 27, 2017

Jaquet Droz - The Tropical Bird Repeater

Revolution meets up with Christian Lattmann, CEO of Jaquet Droz, to find out more about the paradisal garden depicted in the Tropical Bird Repeater, as well as the vision that motivates and empowers the team behind one of the world’s oldest watch brands.

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Nov 25, 2017

WHO TO FOLLOW: @jackwongyf

Today we chat to banker and self-described vintage watch hoarder Jack Wong, who’s not so anonymous online as @jackwongyf. From where we’re sitting, the Jack Wong lyf looks pretty good. Hi Jack, what’s your daily watch and why? To be honest, I don’t have a daily watch, I usually pick something to go with the … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @jackwongyf appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Nov 19, 2017

INTRODUCING: The Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Day & Night Watch

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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Nov 9, 2017

Past Time: Ella Fitzgerald

With a voice that could bring both smiles and tears to the hardest-hearted listener, Ella Fitzgerald will always be remembered as the First Lady of Song.

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Hublot s Big Bang Unico Oct 22, 2017

VIDEO: Red alert – could you wear Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire?

There’s something about the colour red. In nature it symbolises danger, in human culture it’s got a more complex set of meanings: typically passion, strength, desire – emotion writ large. Which is why this glistening red sapphire confection is the logical extension of Hublot’s journey into sapphire. Not only does the vivid case amplify all … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Red alert – could you wear Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Now Oct 19, 2017

New Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Now Master Chronometer Certified

Launched at Baselworld 2017, the new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra now comes with some styling upgrades as well as new Master Chronometer calibres.

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Rolex Cellini Date Oct 9, 2017

VIDEO: Step aside Patrimony and Calatrava, the Rolex Cellini Date is here to take you to your next function

The Rolex Cellini range could be described as ‘the Rolex you wear when you don’t want to (be seen to) wear a Rolex’. It is bereft of practically all of the Rolex design codes that make their watches among the easiest in the game to spot at 20 paces. There is no iconic Oyster or Jubilee bracelet to … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Step aside Patrimony and Calatrava, the Rolex Cellini Date is here to take you to your next function appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Breitling Sep 27, 2017

LIST: The evolution of the wrist – 3 professionals who rely on wrist machines that tell the time and more

There are some sweeping generalisations in the watch world when it comes to the watches preferred by professionals in different fields – Breitling for airline pilots, Hublot for NBA players, Nomos for architects… but reality doesn’t quite conform to prevailing watch-lover logic. The fact is those that leap from high altitudes don’t choose a Zenith as … ContinuedThe post LIST: The evolution of the wrist – 3 professionals who rely on wrist machines that tell the time and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control collection It’s Sep 16, 2017

VIDEO:  Triple threat – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control collection

It’s been a tough year for the luxury watch industry, and though things seem to be picking up now, the mood at SIHH in January could be described as reserved at best. One of the shining lights in a muted firmament was Jaeger-LeCoultre. Specifically, their newest Master Control release was a trilogy of watches celebrating … ContinuedThe post VIDEO:  Triple threat – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre s Master Chronograph – one Sep 14, 2017

VIDEO:  Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Chronograph – one of 2017’s best

I’m on the record as saying “I’m not a chronograph guy”, and, by and large, that’s true. However, there are exceptions, and this year’s Master Chronograph from Jaeger-LeCoultre is definitely one of them. Like the rest of the collection, it’s a smart, simple design that’s clearly vintage in inspiration but doesn’t suffer from retro overload. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO:  Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Chronograph – one of 2017’s best appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Aug 12, 2017

Review: The Heuer Bundeswehr 1550 SG

The Bundeswehr was formed in 1955 as the united armed forces of Germany, which during this period, was in defense of West Germany. As the spearhead of NATO

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Bulgari Octo Roma “When Jul 13, 2017

HANDS-ON: A softer shape – the Bulgari Octo Roma

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do”, rather ironically, is not a saying that appears to be said very often around the watch design department at Bulgari. In the last few years the brand’s unique Octo collection has thrust them to the forefront of watch manufacturing, not only technically – with record-breaking pieces like … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A softer shape – the Bulgari Octo Roma appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jul 6, 2017

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th July, 2017 

It’s a Wind Down for one this week, as I’m currently alone in the office engaging in some fairly serious desk dancing to this sprawlingly awesome mix. But it’s not all fun and games because watches are a Very Serious Business. Just ask the Swiss. Or the Germans or Japanese for that matter. So, have a … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th July, 2017  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Sinn 356 SA Pilot III Jun 24, 2017

Review: The Sinn 356 SA Pilot III

The 356 SA Pilot III or Flieger, is as its name suggests, a Pilot's watch. Classic in design and execution, the watch is not only aesthetically traditional

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Vacheron Constantin s design team - Jun 22, 2017

Bespoke Time

Wei Koh creates a unique version of the Cornes de Vache with Vacheron Constantin’s design team - a watch originally released in just 36 examples in 1955 as the ref. 6087.

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TAG Heuer Link  TAG Heuer has Jun 12, 2017

VIDEO: The dressy new face of the TAG Heuer Link 

TAG Heuer has pulled off a minor miracle with the Link. They’ve taken one of their most recognisable designs, one synonymous with the ‘90s, and made it relevant in 2017.  They’ve achieved this by focusing on the most important part of the watch – the bracelet. Link actually began life as a bracelet back in … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The dressy new face of the TAG Heuer Link  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jun 6, 2017

Marcus Wareing: The Great British Chef

With three restaurants, two Michelin stars and one burgeoning career as a television presenter to his name, Marcus Wareing remains one of the hardest working, super-talented and most affable men in London’s kitchens.

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Jun 3, 2017

RECOMMENDED READING: The shadow watchmakers of Switzerland

An horological mystery: our recommended read for the week is an article that describes the shadow watchmakers operating secretly in Switzerland. It’s fair to say that the watch industry isn’t renowned for a culture of transparency, with its sometimes confusing mix of companies, parent companies, and suppliers. Add to the equation a hefty dose of … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The shadow watchmakers of Switzerland appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Omega s Seamaster Aqua Terra May 16, 2017

VIDEO: Omega’s Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m gets a meaningful makeover

It’s easy to get distracted by the brightest, shiniest watches of Baselworld; the watches that live up to the marketing parlance of ‘novelties’. But sometimes the real winners are the quiet achievers. I suspect Omega’s redesigned Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m will be one of these winners. The AT (as it’s often called) has long been … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Omega’s Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m gets a meaningful makeover appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Hublot s gallery May 12, 2017

Set in Concrete – Tristan Eaton

As Hublot’s gallery of art watches grows, Revolution takes time out with artist and designer Tristan Eaton - the inspiration behind the brand’s limited-edition Classic Fusion Aerofusion Concrete Jungle.

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May 1, 2017

In the Dojo with Yvan Arpa, Founder and CEO of Artya

Revolution’s U.S. editor Keith W. Strandberg and Swiss editor Sophie Furley catch up with Yvan Arpa in the dojo to see how the martial arts help him in his work as founder of Artya, and watch designer of Samsung smart watches.

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Apr 23, 2017

Throwback Sundays: Six Different Tourbillon Watches Modern to Classical

The tourbillon is the most potent symbol of horological mastery. Yet, despite different interpretations, it is as anachronistic as the industry itself.

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Bulgari including Apr 10, 2017

VIDEO: 3 of the best new watches from Bulgari, including that one you’re secretly into…

We knew it, as soon as we tried it on. You guys knew it too, judging by the comments, which have usually gone something like, “I’d never been that interested in Bulgari before, but….” And naturally Bulgari knew it, which is why their booth at Baselworld dedicated its grandest display space to tell the story: … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 3 of the best new watches from Bulgari, including that one you’re secretly into… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Bell & Ross BR S Rose Gold Feb 17, 2017

HANDS-ON: The updated Bell & Ross BR S Rose Gold sits squarely between the sexes

When it comes to watches that are described as unisex, quite honestly, very few do a good job of straddling the gender divide equally. Sure, there are plenty of women who’ll happily wear hefty, so-called masculine watches, but it’s a rare Aussie bloke who’ll strap into anything involving diamonds and pastels, even if it’s marketed evenly … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The updated Bell & Ross BR S Rose Gold sits squarely between the sexes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Oris Artelier Skeleton Diamonds Feb 2, 2017

OPINION: Why the Oris Artelier Skeleton Diamonds is a modern feminist watch

For much of the industry, the motto when it comes to designing watches for women appears to be: “Make it sparkle so brightly they won’t notice there’s a battery inside.” Happily, that’s not the case here, because the Oris Artelier Skeleton Diamonds is one of an all-too-rare breed: a ladies’ watch that’s impressive both as a … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Why the Oris Artelier Skeleton Diamonds is a modern feminist watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jan 28, 2017

WHO TO FOLLOW: @discommon 

Insta feed in need of some fresh inspiration? Step right this way, as we chat to one half of industrial designers Discommon, who’ve been making waves in just about every industry of late, with their collaborations and creations. Their promise: “work with us and we will make exactly what is in your head.” NAME: Neil … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @discommon  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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