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VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive technology explained … in 2 minutes

Grand Seiko s Spring Drive technology Oct 28, 2017

VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive technology explained … in 2 minutes

Fundamentally, there’s not a whole lot of variation in watch movements. Sure, the peripheral details might vary, but basically you’re either looking at a purely mechancial movement, with a mainspring and escapement setup that’s remained pretty much unchanged for the last few hundred years, or you’re looking at a battery-powered quartz watch that’s come to … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive technology explained … in 2 minutes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing the Parmigiani Bugatti Type 390

Introducing the Parmigiani Bugatti Type 390

Revolution’s Online Editor-at-Large Suzanne Wong talks about the Co-Axial Movement Construction of the Parmigiani Bugatti Type 390 and why it is so cool.

HANDS-ON: Blue Monday – the Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire

Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Oct 15, 2017

HANDS-ON: Blue Monday – the Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire

Hublot’s sapphire journey began with their ultra high-end MP-05 LaFerrari, a horological engine in the truest sense of the word, with 50 days of power reserve thanks to 11 coupled barrels. It made perfect sense for Hublot to show this beast of a movement off to its fullest capacity with a full sapphire case. But … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blue Monday – the Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

New Release: Grand Seiko SBGJ227 Hi-beat 36000 GMT

Grand Seiko SBGJ227 Hi-beat 36000 GMT Oct 13, 2017

New Release: Grand Seiko SBGJ227 Hi-beat 36000 GMT

Seiko releases a new Hi-Beat GMT with a dial inspired by the peacock. The new Grand Seiko SBGJ227 has a green patterned dial and the 9S86 movement.

HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Jumping Hours Tourbillon

Franck Muller Aug 17, 2017

HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Jumping Hours Tourbillon

Earlier this week we showed you Franck Muller’s Skeleton Tourbillon, a sculptural wonder that let the movement shine. Today we’ve got a different take on the tourbillon: the Jumping Hours Tourbillon, which is just as stunning, even if it’s a little less revealing to the casual observer. The first thing you might notice about this … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Jumping Hours Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: Return to form – the IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Aug 16, 2017

INTRODUCING: Return to form – the IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

Until its relaunch earlier this year, the IWC Da Vinci collection was sometimes overlooked, and unfairly so, as it has housed several “firsts” for the company. First introduced in 1969, it was the first watch from the Schaffhausen manufacturer to feature a quartz movement – the famous Beta 21 – which was the product of a collaboration … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Return to form – the IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The complete package – Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Tourbillon

Ulysse Nardin s Marine Tourbillon When Aug 8, 2017

HANDS-ON: The complete package – Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Tourbillon

When it was originally conceived, the tourbillon was a technical solution to a specific problem - the impact of gravity on the accuracy of a pocket watch’s movement. These days the whirling cage of finely finished metal represents something else. For brands, it’s a bravura statement of prowess. For watch lovers, it’s typically the crowning … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The complete package – Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Struthers in the House

Struthers in the House

Husband and wife watchmakers Craig and Rebecca Struthers unveil their first in-house movement.

Review: Parmigiani Ovale Pantographe Guilloche Barley Grain Dial

Review: Parmigiani Ovale Pantographe Guilloche Barley Grain Dial

Parmigiani Fleurier released the latest Ovale Pantographe with a new dial at SIHH 2017. Similar in shape and movement, the watch is essentially the same as

Review: Lang & Heyne Georg

Lang & Heyne May 25, 2017

Review: Lang & Heyne Georg

Lang & Heyne introduced the Georg, a rectangular watch with an unusual movement in Baselworld 2017. We take a good close look and tell you all about it.

Ep. #31 – Navigating The Grey Market & The Janis Trading Co. Azores

Two Broke Watch Snobs

Ep. #31 – Navigating The Grey Market & The Janis Trading Co. Azores

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.

VIDEO: The most complicated watch in the world – the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega

Franck Muller May 20, 2017

VIDEO: The most complicated watch in the world – the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega

Franck Muller has the impressive title of ‘The Master of Complications’ – and this wristwatch is the reason why. The Aeternitas Mega features a staggering 36 complications, 21 hands and a movement with no fewer than 1483 parts. Reading the watch takes more than a little getting used to and adjusting it requires a PhD in … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The most complicated watch in the world – the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ep. #28 – Rivkah Watches & Non-Homage Alternatives To Pricey Watches

Two Broke Watch Snobs

Ep. #28 – Rivkah Watches & Non-Homage Alternatives To Pricey Watches

Kaz decides he wants to start making watches (like, seriously, making them himself - case, hands, dials - everything except the movement and the crystal) - but he wants your input, #watchfam! Is this something you guys want to be a part of? Would the seeing and influencing every step of the process be something that you guys would be into? Let us know!

Moritz Grossmann Puts it All on Display

Moritz Grossmann Apr 20, 2017

Moritz Grossmann Puts it All on Display

A unique piece from Glashütte brand Moritz Grossmann showcases its mechanical legitimacy and the artistry of a pure skeletonized movement.

In Conversation with Zenith Watch’s Romain Marietta (Video)

Zenith Watch’s Romain Marietta Video Mar 28, 2017

In Conversation with Zenith Watch’s Romain Marietta (Video)

Discovering the genesis of Zenith’s twenty-first century chronograph movement: The Zenith Defy El Primero 21.

Baselworld 2017 Bell & Ross BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro Rotor

Bell & Ross BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro Rotor Mar 27, 2017

Baselworld 2017 Bell & Ross BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro Rotor

The Basel 2017 Bell & Ross BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro Rotor heralds a new case, movement & importantly, a new generation of watches with conspicuous movements.

Longines Unveils the Conquest VHP - For Very High Precision

Longines Unveils Mar 16, 2017

Longines Unveils the Conquest VHP - For Very High Precision

Our recent obsession with smart watches has rather overshadowed the merits of quartz, but Longines has brought our attention back with a brand new perpetual calendar movement that will not only keep the correct time and date to the year 2,400, it can also do it with a flat battery!

WORLD PREMIERE: Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph, Home of the AgenGraphe

WORLD PREMIERE: Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph, Home of the AgenGraphe

Introducing the Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph fitted with Agenhor’s ground breaking AgenGraphe chronograph movement.

VIDEO: Girard-Perregaux 2017 collection – the biggest controversy at SIHH?

Girard-Perregaux 2017 collection – Mar 8, 2017

VIDEO: Girard-Perregaux 2017 collection – the biggest controversy at SIHH?

While the watches at SIHH change every year, one thing stays reassuringly the same, and that is the drama surrounding them. Sometimes it’s big, like the deregulation of the Swiss Franc. Sometimes it’s small, like a brand being a little too obsfucatory in a press release over the origins of a movement. This year everyone’s tongues seemed … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Girard-Perregaux 2017 collection – the biggest controversy at SIHH? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In Conversation with Arnaud Carrez and Carole Forestier-Kasapi

Cartier s International Marketing Feb 20, 2017

In Conversation with Arnaud Carrez and Carole Forestier-Kasapi

George Cramer speaks with Arnaud Carrez, Cartier’s International Marketing and Communication Director, and Carole Forestier-Kasapi, Cartier’s Head of Movement Creation to discuss watchmaking and doing watch business in 2017.

Unitas Strength in Unity

Brew computer kits When Jan 30, 2017

Unitas Strength in Unity

Humble origins should never be disrespected: the Porsche 911 has its roots in the VW Beetle, while Apple’s saga began with “homebrew” computer kits. When it comes to wristwatches, a rather basic 16½’’’ manual pocket watch movement has powered some of the most cherished and admired timepieces of the watch revival of the past 30 years.

Tudor on the Block

Tudor Jan 26, 2017

Tudor on the Block

Featuring the first automatic chronograph movement in the Wilsdorf family of watches, the Tudor Big Block is a chunky gem of a timepiece waiting for its time in the spotlight.

SIHH 2017: Piaget Altiplano: Timeless Classic

Piaget Altiplano Timeless Classic DEPLOYANT Jan 22, 2017

SIHH 2017: Piaget Altiplano: Timeless Classic

2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the Piaget Altiplano – a timepiece that is famed for its slim profile and elegant good looks. Back in 1957, Piaget made a significant impact in the category of dress watches with its ultra-thin movements. The watch, which features the legendary 9P movement, is simply phenomenal. The manual-winding movementRead More

HANDS-ON: 6 decades on and still going strong – the Piaget Altiplano 60th anniversary

Piaget Altiplano 60th anniversary Though Jan 18, 2017

HANDS-ON: 6 decades on and still going strong – the Piaget Altiplano 60th anniversary

Though Piaget has made a lot of noise in the past 12 months with the sporty steel Polo S, the undeniable heart of the collection is the ultra-slim and ultra-sexy Altiplano. Born in 1957 and named for the flat South American high plains, the Altiplano and the legendary caliber 9P that powered it, have become … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: 6 decades on and still going strong – the Piaget Altiplano 60th anniversary appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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.

Musings on Zenith and the El Primero

Zenith Sep 24, 2016

Musings on Zenith and the El Primero

El Primero, translated from Spanish, means ‘the first’. The reason for its name is an obvious one why Zenith chose to name their chronograph movement that. Zenith is the first manufacture to create an automatic integrated column wheel movement, and promptly christened it the El Primero. More recently, its increasing staple of well-priced and attractive watches withRead More

A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour le Mérite: Now in White Gold with Black dial

A. Lange & Sohne Sep 23, 2016

A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour le Mérite: Now in White Gold with Black dial

The new Richard Lange Pour le Merite in white gold with black dial carries the same manufacture L044.1 hand-wound calibre with fusee and chain mechanism.

Inside the Omega Factory: Where Perfection is Produced

Omega Factory Where Perfection Aug 30, 2016

Inside the Omega Factory: Where Perfection is Produced

The quest to understand the perfect movement has led Deployant into the heart of the Omega factory where we discovered a symbiosis of man and machine.

Review: A. Lange & Söhne Langematik

A. Lange & Sohne Aug 27, 2016

Review: A. Lange & Söhne Langematik

First launched in 1997, the Langematik is the first self-winding watch from A. Lange & Söhne. A brave move by the brand and also a watershed release, the Langematik is arguably one of the most characteristic watches from the brand. Particularly due to its spectacular new manufacture movement; the L921.2 was one of Lange’s earliestRead More

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: A new take on the Big Bang. The Hublot Meca-10 All Black video review

Hublot Meca-10 All Black video Aug 4, 2016

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: A new take on the Big Bang. The Hublot Meca-10 All Black video review

You’re looking at the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 All Black. Further proof, if any were needed, that the brand is on a roll right now. The Meca-10 combines the best of classic Hublot (that case, the All-Black concept) with increasingly confident movement and dial design – not least the Meccano-inspired industrial skeletonisation and deep movement … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: A new take on the Big Bang. The Hublot Meca-10 All Black video review appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.