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In-Depth: Don't Call Them Predictions: Four Things To Watch In The Watch Market For 2024
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The Baltic Prismic reinvents the classic cocktail watch
Baltic's latest piece features unisex proportions and a stunning Art Deco-inspired dial.The post The Baltic Prismic reinvents the classic cocktail watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New: Ba111od CHPTR_Δ AGIL
Ba111od once again returns with another price busting new CHPTR_Δ AGIL (pronounced Chapter Delta Agil), in a limited edition of 111 numbered pieces.
Worn & Wound
Hands-On: the Tornek-Rayville TR Type 7B “Blakjak”
You’ve got two options. First, you can craft or find a device that can bend space and time so that you can travel back to an alternate universe in which the MIL-W-46374F Type 6 SANDY 660 was widely issued and battle-worn, and readily available. Second, you could just pay closer attention to what Tornek Rayville (under its current MKII Watch umbrella) is doing and snag a version that’s better than the slightly obscure original. Maybe I’ve been reading too much science fiction lately, but as fun as the first option sounds, the second option is probably the right move. Today, we’re looking at Tornek-Rayville’s take on a lesser-known mil-spec watch with a short-lived history of service but plenty of potential. The spec called out for a navigator-style watch with a rotating bezel, quartz movement with antimagnetic properties, water resistance, and a focus on legibility. The TR Type 7B “Blakjak” is a modern take on the post Gulf War-era watch that improves upon the spec while adding some premium touches that us watch collectors will appreciate. Let’s dig in and take a closer look at the latest and greatest from Tornek Rayville. Case The first thing that struck me when unboxing the watch was the sheer size and weight of it. The 7B ships on a quick-release stainless steel bracelet and includes a nylon and rubber strap. I took it off the bracelet and popped it onto a nylon strap of my own for the initial evaluation. My wrist is pretty average, measuring in at 6.75...
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The new Grand Seiko SBGH341 & SBGH343 debut the modern 62GS case in a new 38mm size
Grand Seiko has just debuted a new 38mm 62GS case, and these two new models are the first to use a hi-beat calibre and titanium case within the 62GS collection.The post The new Grand Seiko SBGH341 & SBGH343 debut the modern 62GS case in a new 38mm size appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New: Slim d’Hermès Le Sacre des saisons
Hermès releases the four seasons in paillonné": the Slim d’Hermès Le Sacre des saisons. An exquisite series of 4 watches executed in métiers d'arts style.
Monochrome
Introducing – The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m 38mm, now with a Green Dial
Qualifying as Omega’s perfect everyday watch, the Seamaster Aqua Terra collection has long represented an elegant take on the aquatic watch or, conversely, a dress watch with a sportier vibe – take your pick. Over the years, we’ve seen countless editions of this watch, specifically following its facelift in 2017. It’s also been a testing […]
Teddy Baldassarre
Breitling Top Time Watch Guide
When you think of James Bond watches, the first models that likely come to mind would probably be from Omega, or Rolex, or - depending on which Bond era you prefer - maybe even Seiko. But one of the most memorable wristwatch scenes in Bond’s cinematic history has a Breitling as its star. In 1965’s Thunderball, the fourth movie in the popular series starring Ian Fleming’s Agent 007, star Sean Connery spends most of his screen time wearing the same watch that he wore in his previous three outings as Bond: a Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538, now known by many collectors as the quintessential “James Bond Rolex.” However, in one key scene, Bond swaps out the Submariner for another watch: a heavily modified Breitling Top Time Ref. 2002, a steel-cased, black-dialed chronograph with two white subdials, applied baton hour markers, and a tachymeter scale surrounding the dial. (The actual watch is pictured above, sans strap, photo via Christie's.) In the movie’s fictional universe, the watch - one of many gadget-packed timepieces assigned to Bond by MI-6 weapons supplier Q throughout the film series - is also equipped with a built-in Geiger counter; Bond uses it to track a cache of stolen nuclear warheads hidden deep underwater by his adversaries from the criminal organization SPECTRE. The watch was the only Breitling ever worn by any James Bond actor on screen - though, interestingly enough, another Breitling, a Navitimer 806, also appeared briefly in Thunderbal...
Hodinkee
Dispatch: Where The Eagle Soars
Getting stranded in an Alaskan snowstorm with Chopard as we document the triumphant return of North America's most iconic raptor.
Fratello
Meet The Lucky Fratello Reader Who Now Owns A Space-Flown Fortis Stratoliner S-41 Supernova
You may recall that Fortis sent 13 Stratoliner S-41 watches into space on a rocket last year. Yes, actual outer space, past the Kármán line and over 100 kilometers above the Earth’s surface. These 13 special watches were recovered, and Fortis made them available for collectors to buy via application only. One application slot was […] Visit Meet The Lucky Fratello Reader Who Now Owns A Space-Flown Fortis Stratoliner S-41 Supernova to read the full article.
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Get to know our new UK-based Managing Editor: Russell Sheldrake
NEW HIRE ALERT! Zach interviews our new UK-based Managing Editor Russell Sheldrake so you can learn more about the latest member of the Time+Tide team.The post Get to know our new UK-based Managing Editor: Russell Sheldrake appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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So, You’re Into Watches, But You Aren’t A Wall Street Banker? - How To Thrive In A Money-Driven Hobby
Watches can get expensive - seriously expensive. There are no two ways about it. Luxury watch brands naturally aim their efforts at an affluent clientele. I have noticed, however, that most watch aficionados I meet have pretty regular jobs. And with pretty regular jobs come pretty regular incomes. So, if you are into watches but […] Visit So, You’re Into Watches, But You Aren’t A Wall Street Banker? - How To Thrive In A Money-Driven Hobby to read the full article.
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Studio Underd0g’s first British ‘Hand Delivered’ pizza party had watch fans asking for seconds
Our pizza party in Melbourne was a hit - and Richard's pizza party in Leeds was just as tasty.The post Studio Underd0g’s first British ‘Hand Delivered’ pizza party had watch fans asking for seconds appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Yema Superman Slim CMM.20 | Now Featuring An In-House Micro-Rotor Movement
Get details on the new Yema Superman Slim CMM.20 with a slimmed down case and an in-house micro-rotor movement.
Quill & Pad
Urwerk UR-100V ‘Lightspeed’ Boldly Travels Further into our Solar System
The Urwerk UR-100V 'Lightspeed'. It shows the speed of light in a way, a poetic complication. It makes you think, it makes you realize how vast our own solar system is.
Hodinkee
Watch Spotting: San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Enters Super Bowl LVIII In Las Vegas Wearing A Tudor Black Bay Burgundy METAS
Move over Swift and Kelce, this week it's "Mr. Irrelevant's" time to shine.
Quill & Pad
New Release: Louis Moinet Impulsion Onyx: Monopusher Chronograph – Flying Tourbillon with Black Onyx open dial
The Louis Moinet Memoris chronograph was the first watch to put the chronograph mechanism fully visible dial side. Now, Louis Moinet has added a flying tourbillon to their monopusher column wheel chronograph and called it Impulsion.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Grand Seiko SBGX355 | Is The Snowflake Magic Still There?
Grand Seiko has released a new 9F-powered version of their famous "Snowflake" model for 2024. How does it stack up against the classic Spring Drive original?
Fratello
Sunday Morning Showdown: Piaget Polo 79 Vs. Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222
Don’t look so surprised! You already knew exactly which watches would go head to head in this week’s Sunday Morning Showdown. The Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 was probably the watch that was most frequently mentioned after Piaget released its new Polo 79 this week. And it makes sense. They’re both based on an earlier version […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Piaget Polo 79 Vs. Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 to read the full article.
Time+Tide
I bought a solid gold Universal Genève for less than a Big Mac
Finding a vintage Universal Genève in solid gold for less than the price of a Big Mac does sound fanciful, but in this case it did happen!The post I bought a solid gold Universal Genève for less than a Big Mac appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Petrolhead Corner – The Life-Saving Nissan X-Trail Mountain Rescue Hits The Slopes
The Petrolhead Corner is going offroading today, but not for the sake of competition, thrills or entertainment, but for the sake of saving lives. While that might sound like a very dramatic intro, it’s very much true that in an emergency situation every second counts. Especially when you’re stuck in hard-to-reach places like a barren […]
Hodinkee
Watch Spotting: Formula One Driver Daniel Ricciardo Wearing A Secret Blue Dial Tudor Black Bay Ceramic
And we've got some info on this never-before-seen blue BB.
Time+Tide
Grand Seiko celebrates a key milestone with the hot SBGE305 “Hotaka Summer”
This fiery GMT celebrates the 20th anniversary of Grand Seiko's 9R Spring Drive movement line with aplomb.The post Grand Seiko celebrates a key milestone with the hot SBGE305 “Hotaka Summer” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New: Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French In Lucent Steel™
The Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Limited Edition In Lucent Steel™ is a tribute to the legendary race that inspired the collection. This watch combines elegance, performance and passion in a design that evokes the French tricolor. Press release with commentary in italics. New: Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French In Lucent Steel™ TheRead More
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Raúl Pagès wins the first-ever Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives
Raúl Pagès' deceptively simple RP1 - Régulateur à détente wins the inaugural edition of this prestigious watchmaking prize. The post Raúl Pagès wins the first-ever Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hands-on – The Union Glashütte Belisar Chronograph Speedster Limited Edition in Electric Blue
Union Glashütte is a brand that must enjoy a remarkable reputation among a specific group: German vintage car enthusiasts. The company has established longstanding partnerships with events like the ADAC Deutschland Klassik tour and renowned German car rallies such as the Paul Pietsch Classic, the Silvretta Classic, and the Sachsen Classic rally. Recognised for its […]
Worn & Wound
Zenith Adds a Titanium Chronomaster Sport to the Collection
The last two weeks have been big for Zenith’s El Primero line. First an El Primero Triple Calendar, then two new Chronomaster Sport references, one in green the other in rose gold with a gem set bezel. Now Zenith is dropping another entirely iteration, in a new metal: the Chronomaster Sport Titanium. The watch was announced as a part of Zenith’s partnership with famed tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou’s Ultimate Tennis Showdown league, which kicks off its season this month. (Mouratoglou is well-known to tennis fans, but to give outsiders a sense of his stature, this guy coached Serena Williams for her last decade on tour, arguably her most dominant era.) Zenith has been the official timekeeper for the league since it launched in 2020, and the new Chronomaster Sport seems designed with that relationship and serious athletic activity in mind. The Chronomaster Sport Titanium features a 41mm grade 5 titanium case, bezel, and bracelet–though a strap option is also available for $500 less–making the watch 30% lighter than the steel models. (Surprisingly, the titanium model is also not that much more expensive than comparable steel models, coming in at $11,800 on the bracelet, versus $11,300 for a stainless steel Chronomaster Sport on the bracelet.) Titanium is also highly-resistant to corrosion, making it an ideal metal for a watch that’s meant to be worn in sweat-inducing environments. A signature of the Chronomaster Sport is its use of color, particularly on the thr...
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Zenith gets the edge on Rolex with their new Chronomaster Sport Titanium
Ever dreamed of a titanium Daytona? Zenith have beaten Rolex to the punch with the Chronomaster Sport.The post Zenith gets the edge on Rolex with their new Chronomaster Sport Titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: the new Zenith DEFY Extreme Mirror
Zenith has recently released the flashiest Chronograph till date, the Zenith DEFY Extreme Mirror. We had a hands on session with it and it certainly makes us look ourselves in the mirror every time we look at the watch.
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The new Grand Seiko SBGA497: when “Shunbun” meets “Snowflake”
Grand Seiko celebrates the 20th anniversary of their 9R Spring Drive movement with a new pink take on their flagship "Snowflake" dial.The post The new Grand Seiko SBGA497: when “Shunbun” meets “Snowflake” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.