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IN-DEPTH: The Heritage Chronométrie Annual Calendar Chronograph proves that the secret to Montblanc’s success is complicated

Montblanc s success Nov 28, 2016

IN-DEPTH: The Heritage Chronométrie Annual Calendar Chronograph proves that the secret to Montblanc’s success is complicated

The story in a second: Montblanc’s 2016 Heritage Chronométrie highlight is a complicated number, packed with value. Jerome Lambert descended, whirlwind-like, on Montblanc in 2013. His presence was felt immediately, as the global luxury giant began turning out increasingly impressive timepieces, many with a complicated, heritage bent. Then, as suddenly as he had arrived he was gone, … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Heritage Chronométrie Annual Calendar Chronograph proves that the secret to Montblanc’s success is complicated appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Aesthetic Revolutionary: Flavio Manzoni, Design Director of Ferrari & Hublot Lover

Hublot Lover Revolution talks Nov 22, 2016

The Aesthetic Revolutionary: Flavio Manzoni, Design Director of Ferrari & Hublot Lover

Revolution talks to Flavio Manzoni who, in six short years as Design Director of Ferrari, has created some of the most astounding contemporary vehicles and, as such, some cars that will go down in history.

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.

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.

IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

Hublot ? Oct 14, 2016

IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10

The story in a second New movement + new look = new ball game? Hublot describe their Meccano-inspired Big Bang Meca-10 as a ‘transitional object’. It’s an interesting choice of phrase. You could take it literally and assume that Hublot are referring to the watch as a way for people who obsessed about Meccano and technical constructions … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Is this the next evolution of Hublot? The Big Bang Meca-10 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The smartly-designed, value-packed Tissot PRS 516 Automatic Small Second

Tissot PRS 516 Automatic Small Sep 28, 2016

HANDS-ON: The smartly-designed, value-packed Tissot PRS 516 Automatic Small Second

One of the most surprising watches I’ve seen this year is the Tissot PRS 516 Triple Seconds. Tissot has taken their stalwart, sporty PRS and given it a smart makeover, and it does it at a very competitive price. At first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking that this watch is a chronograph, after all … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The smartly-designed, value-packed Tissot PRS 516 Automatic Small Second appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MY WATCH STORY: Dane’s Linde Werdelin Oktopus Tattoo

Linde Werdelin Aug 30, 2016

MY WATCH STORY: Dane’s Linde Werdelin Oktopus Tattoo

It’s not often you see a Linde Werdelin in Australia – many people haven’t even heard of the brand, never mind seen one – so when we came across a Melbourne-based collector with one, we were excited. When we spoke, Dane Stokes, who describes himself on his insta feed (@the_watch_vault) as a ‘watch collector and … ContinuedThe post MY WATCH STORY: Dane’s Linde Werdelin Oktopus Tattoo appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Four Sides to the Story

Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrating Aug 2, 2016

Four Sides to the Story

As the centenary of rectangular dress watches approaches, and with Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrating the 85th anniversary of its seminal Reverso this year, Revolution celebrates a timeless timepiece genre – and its ultra-stylish wearers from yesteryear.

Review: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 41 mm in Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 41 May 6, 2016

Review: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 41 mm in Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet releases her latest Royal Oak Chronograph 41 mm in yellow gold (ref. 26320). While the design of the watch is essentially the same as its previous variant, Audemars Piguet takes convention and breaks it apart by its choice of gold.

A Visit to Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin Feb 18, 2016

A Visit to Vacheron Constantin

The oldest continuously operating house of haute horlogerie in the world has all the old-school, high-touch craftsmanship you’d expect - with some surprising new tricks up its sleeve. Visiting any watch manufacturer is an education. So it was with both eager anticipation and a touch of anxiety that I accepted an invitation from Vacheron […]

Review: The Longines Heritage Diver 1967

Longines Heritage Diver 1967 DEPLOYANT Dec 23, 2015

Review: The Longines Heritage Diver 1967

Longines released the new Heritage Diver 1967 at BaselWorld 2015. As one of the oldest watch brands in the market, Longines holds rich heritage and classic designs from the previous century that has made its way back to today’s world stage. Notably, the monopushers and vintage themed divers have caught our attention. Today we review the Heritage Diver 1967.Read More

Review: Richard Mille RM 27-02 Rafael Nadal

Richard Mille RM 27-02 Rafael Nadal Oct 14, 2015

Review: Richard Mille RM 27-02 Rafael Nadal

Famously worn on the wrist of Rafael Nadal, the Richard Mille RM27 is truly the epitome of sports watches as of this moment. Anyone who knows mechanical watches or watches in general can certainly comprehend that shock to a watch is like an earthquake to a wooden hut. Destructive and when at certain magnitudes, tantamount to utter destruction.

Maurice Lacroix celebrates 40 years

Maurice Lacroix celebrates 40 years Maurice Sep 10, 2015

Maurice Lacroix celebrates 40 years

Maurice Lacroix marked its 40th anniversary in Geneva this week with a glamorous party and a private sale of unique pieces from four of its core collections. This special sale includes timepieces such as the brand’s MP 7988 “Unique Legacy Watch” in platinum with a tourbillon and retrograde functions, a Masterpiece Square wheel for ladies […]

Graham Limited Edition Supports the Navy SEAL Foundation

Graham Limited Edition Supports the Navy SEAL Foundation

Graham is proud to announce its new collaboration with the Navy SEAL Foundation, a national, non-profit charitable organization that provides immediate and ongoing support to the Naval Special Warfare Community and its families. The United States Navy SEALs is an elite force trained to operate in all environments (Sea, Air and Land) as well as […]

Hautlence Watch Reveals About Jul 16, 2015

At The Eye Of The Vortex: What The New Hautlence Watch Reveals About The Brand

The Hautlence HL2 is one of those watches you don’t forget. The HL2 was launched in 2011 - the first of Hautlence’s Concepts d’Exception (as they name their very top-tiered products). This is pretty astounding when you consider the fact that the watch has become somewhat of a design icon in little more than four […]

de Grisogono Instrumento Carbon Chrono; Black Beauty

de Grisogono Instrumento Carbon Chrono; Black Beauty

Is it strange to refer to a men’s watch, one crafted in masculine carbon none the less, as a beauty? Not when it comes to a de Grisogono. Fawaz Gruosi, founder and CEO of the brand, has its own approach towards designing watches, and beauty always seem to be the main ingredient. Followed right by […]

Telling Time Differently

Telling Time Differently

Lausanne’s Museum of Design and Applied Arts (MUDAC) takes a fresh look at time and design with a selection of timekeepers that defy the conventions of timekeeping. When it comes to watch exhibitions we are rather spoiled here in Switzerland. There is the annual Baselworld Fair and the Grand Prix de la Haute Horlogerie Exhibition, […]

Zenith Celebrates the Tour Auto Race in Grand (Palais) Style

Zenith Celebrates Apr 27, 2015

Zenith Celebrates the Tour Auto Race in Grand (Palais) Style

Launched in 1899, the Tour Auto is the oldest automotive race still running, and Zenith celebrated its roles as rally participant and official timer by launching the new El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition in Paris. The Tour Auto event brings together vintage rally cars to participate in a multi-day series of events including […]

Baselworld 2015: Hands On With HYT’s H3 (Live Pics)

HYT Mar 27, 2015

Baselworld 2015: Hands On With HYT’s H3 (Live Pics)

We wrote about the new generation HYT H3 when HYT introduced it to us before Baselworld 2015, a watch that takes the brand’s unique time telling fluid mechanism into a completely new design direction. A few days ago at Baselworld, I finally had a chance to have a closer look at this watch. However, having only […]

Baselworld 2015: Zenith El Primero Sport

Zenith El Primero Sport Zenith Mar 18, 2015

Baselworld 2015: Zenith El Primero Sport

Zenith launches a new range of eye-catching models known as the El Primero Sport. They feature 45mm steel cases housing the famous El Primero 400 B high-speed automatic chronograph caliber. Let’s take a look. The case offers front and back sapphire crystals and 200-meter water resistance. The transparent caseback provides a view of the El […]

Pre-Basel 2015: Porsche Design Chronotimer Series 1

Porsche Design Chronotimer Series 1 Mar 2, 2015

Pre-Basel 2015: Porsche Design Chronotimer Series 1

For 2015, Porsche Design goes back to some impressive roots few people may know about. In 1972, the brand presented the first watch designed for it by F.A. Porsche – the matte black Chronograph 1. It’s said to have been the world’s first matte black watch, and as such, it certainly has to stand as […]

SIHH 2015: The Rotonde de Cartier Astrotourbillon Skeleton

Cartier Astrotourbillon Skeleton Feb 12, 2015

SIHH 2015: The Rotonde de Cartier Astrotourbillon Skeleton

In its various forms, the Astrotourbillon is emblematic of Cartier’s multifaceted approach to haute horlogerie. Launched in 2010 after five years of research and development, the groundbreaking movement design freed the tourbillion from its static role compensating for the effects of gravity and allowed it to circle the dial in an elongated carriage with an […]

Franck Muller’s New Vanguard Gravity Tourbillon

Franck Muller s New Vanguard Gravity Feb 5, 2015

Franck Muller’s New Vanguard Gravity Tourbillon

Franck Muller first introduced the Vanguard Collection just last year at their 2014 World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH). It was quite an unexpected move for the brand to produce a collection that clearly took a step towards a more sporty design. Following the interest aroused, this year they’ve produced the Vanguard Gravity Tourbillon […]

Raymond Weil Celebrates Brit Awards 2015 With Two New Timepieces

Raymond Weil Celebrates Brit Awards 2015 Jan 24, 2015

Raymond Weil Celebrates Brit Awards 2015 With Two New Timepieces

What do Swiss luxury watchmaker Raymond Weil and the Brit Awards have in common? Besides bearing prestigious names in their own industries, they’re both centred on music. This year, Raymond Weil celebrates 10 years as the official watch partner of the annual Brit Awards 2015. The well-renowned music awards ceremony will be celebrating the best […]

Pre-SIHH 2015: IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar

IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar Jan 6, 2015

Pre-SIHH 2015: IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar

“Design icon” is among the most abused bits of hyperbole in the Press Release Writer’s Guide, yet in a few rare instances, it actually applies. The IWC Portugieser is such an instance. Few can question that 1939 witnessed the birth of a bright horological light, and in just a few days, at SIHH, IWC […]

Revolution Magazine Celebrates 10th Anniversary, New Look For UK Edition In London

Revolution Magazine Celebrates 10th Anniversary, New Look For UK Edition In London

Gallerist Richard Gauntlett, Revolution contributor Simon de Burton, Ken Kessler and Mimi Nishikawa On 10 December, the Rosewood London was the venue for the unveiling of the re-designed Revolution UK. The event – hailed by Zeina Dakak of Finch and Partners as “one of the best of the year” – also marked the tenth anniversary […]

Svend Andersen: Jour et Nuit Independent Founding Father

Patek Philippe he decided Oct 3, 2014

Svend Andersen: Jour et Nuit Independent Founding Father

There are independents and then there is Svend Andersen. Although born in Denmark, he was destined to become a watchmaking pioneer in Switzerland. After joining Gubelin, and spending nine years at Patek Philippe, he decided to start his own workshop…in 1979. Quite a daring move, since the Swiss watch industry wasn’t exactly in good shape […]

Invenit et Fecit - A Short Documentary on F.P. Journe

F.P. Journe What makes Aug 15, 2014

Invenit et Fecit - A Short Documentary on F.P. Journe

What makes a luxury watch more coveting than its entirety designed and manufactured in-house plus being sold exclusively in only ten boutiques in the world? Described as a monomaniac by some, 57-year-old French self-taught watchmaker, François-Paul Journe took five years to make his first and very own tourbillon which earned him a reputation in the watchmaking […]

Earliest Enthusiast Use Of The Term "In-House" Discovered?

Earliest Enthusiast Use Of The Term "In-House" Discovered?

Return With Us Now, To Those Thrilling Days Of Yesteryear Dept: Out of morbid curiosity, I decided to go to the very first place I ever expressed an opinion about a watch on the Internet: the alt.horology usenet newsgroup (remember those, kids?) The oldest attested use preserved (I checked with Google’s newsreader) is from a […]

Earliest Enthusiast Use Of The Term “In-House” Discovered?

Earliest Enthusiast Use Of The Term “In-House” Discovered?

Return With Us Now, To Those Thrilling Days Of Yesteryear Dept: Out of morbid curiosity, I decided to go to the very first place I ever expressed an opinion about a watch on the Internet: the alt.horology usenet newsgroup (remember those, kids?) The oldest attested use preserved (I checked with Google’s newsreader) is from a […]