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IWC’s History in Material Innovation
IWC has been one of the single greatest innovators in Swiss watchmaking. It was the first brand to industrialize the split-seconds chronograph, the minute repeater and the perpetual calendar.
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VIDEO: Omega bring the value with the updated Seamaster Professional 300M
Twenty-five years is a milestone worth celebrating, so Omega have pulled out all the stops with their latest upgrade of the Seamaster Professional 300M, AKA the Seamaster Professional, AKA the SMP. The SMP is a fairly iconic watch, largely down to its prominent placement on the wrist of Bond (James Bond). Omega have made a … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Omega bring the value with the updated Seamaster Professional 300M appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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NEWS: Oak & Oscar’s one-of-a-kind Olympic watch
Watch brands and sporting tie-ins. It’s a combo as old as time(keeping). We see it all the time. But you know what we don’t see all the time? Curling. Funnily enough, the sport of sliding large granite stones across sheets of ice hasn’t made too much of an impact on our sun-drenched shores, so when … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Oak & Oscar’s one-of-a-kind Olympic watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Talk of the Bay: How the Modern Day Tudor Black Bay Came to Be
As comebacks go, the rebirth of Tudor ranks alongside Elvis Presley ’68, the re-launch of the Mini and the return of The X-Files. We look at the Black Bay, the model that made it all happen.
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VIDEO: Pulling apart a Hublot tourbillon cage to see how it works
Hublot have made big strides in recent years to establish watchmaking credibility as a counterweight to its heavy-hitting celebrity power. Regular nominations in various GPHG categories – across womens and mens watches – have been a meaningful benchmark for progress, and new crowd-pleasers, such as the delightful movement architecture of the Meca-10, have opened up … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Pulling apart a Hublot tourbillon cage to see how it works appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: For Baselworld 2018 Ferdinand Berthoud introduces the already-heavily-patinated (!) Chronomètre FB 1R
This 1785 edition honours the most important expedition in French naval history, that of the Astrolabe and Boussole frigates. Commanded by the Count of Lapérouse, they had sailed with five Marine Chronometers on board, made by Ferdinand Berthoud, Clockmaker and Mechanic by appointment to the French King and Navy.
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The Epoch of Light: The IWC Perpetual Calendar
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether they’ll admit it or not, despite their Protestant roots, the Swiss watch titans have always cast themselves in the mold of the Greek Gods, a pantheon of horological divinities...
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INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 gets a major upgrade
One of the most popular and most loved Omega watches is the mighty Seamaster 300 - made especially famous by James Bond. Baselworld 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the design, and to mark the occasion, Omega have completely upgraded and revamped the line, offering a total of 14 new Seamaster Diver 300 models, in … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 gets a major upgrade appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Spot the Watch: The curious case of Henri Moser, the Khan of Khivan and a gift pocket watch
The story of Henri Moser and how he was given a pocket watch by the Syed Muhammad Rahim, the Khan of Khivan, and the surprise discovery that the watch was actually made by the family firm.
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INTRODUCING: The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Calibre 114
As they did with their Calibre 111, Oris have chosen Baselworld to debut their latest in-house produced movement, with the Calibre 114, in their ever popular ProPilot collection, being launched at Basel 2018. It’s the fifth Oris-made movement to be introduced into their catalogue since 2014. This one comes with all the fun of the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Calibre 114 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Pre-Basel 2018: Hamilton Doubles Down on Its American Heritage
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the unique things about the Hamilton watch brand is its undeniably American history and its heritage, even under the management of the Swiss Swatch Group. This year and...
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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 special edition
TAG Heuer have, much like Marty McFly and Doc Brown, gone back to the future with their latest partnership, with Gulf Oil International. If you’re not familiar with the world of historic Heuer, the pairing of the Swiss watchmaker and venerable oil company is perhaps surprising, but one larger-than-life character pulls it all together: Steve … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 special edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Breguet’s Classic Tour Brings Gentlemen’s Art de Vivre to Geneva
Fine watches, bespoke suits, made-to-measure shoes and a beard trim were all on the agenda for Breguet’s Geneva Classic Tour.
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New Release: SEVENFRIDAY M3/01 Spaceship
Introducing the SEVENFRIDAY M3/01 Spaceship Edition with a case made from seven layers and 11 applied parts to create a multi-level interface with three-dimensional effect.
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New Release: IWC introduces a black-and-blue special edition Mark XVIII for a good cause
The timepiece with a case made of black ceramic, a blue dial and a special engraving on the case back is the 12th special edition launched by IWC as part of its commitment to support Laureus Sport for Good.
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Review: Varius by EQVIS
A new brand on the block, the EQVIS Varius positions itself in a category far above the regular kickstarter brands. It boasts a 100% made in Switzerland product, from parts manufacture to assembly. The watch is designed in Germany and made in Switzerland, with a sell point of superior quality and manufacture
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Dive Time: Sophie Furley Goes Swimming with Manta Rays
From the picturesque Swiss city of Lucerne to the pristine seas of the Maldives, Carl F. Bucherer, the Manta Trust and the Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru are helping to increase our knowledge of one of the least-studied animals of the sea – the reef manta ray.
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Press release: Swatch launches Spring-Summer 2018 collection
Swatch introduces its Spring-Summer 2018 collection, which dives into the Swiss watchmaker’s DNA. Spring and summer are all about the great outdoors, and Swatch takes the party from the garden to the street before heading to the beach.
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LIST: From indies with love - 6 watches I fell for in the Carré des Horlogers
From the first days of my downward spiral into my geeky obsession with horology, the world of the independent watchmakers has always held a warm place in my heart. Even when the Swiss watch industry was filled with doom and gloom, these small passion-fuelled outfits forged ahead, creating new and innovative releases at a time … ContinuedThe post LIST: From indies with love – 6 watches I fell for in the Carré des Horlogers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Bausele Terra Australis “Red Back”
When Felix first took a peek at the Terra Australis made by Aussie watch company Bausele, what he saw before him – to paraphrase his own words – was the preliminary sketch before the finished painting. Fast-forward to today and those metaphorical pencil marks are now barely visible under brushstrokes of paint, with the brand … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bausele Terra Australis “Red Back” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision - the first automatic watch in the Freak Collection
Introducing the first automatic watch in the Freak Collection, the Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision Vision: incorporating a super-light silicium balance wheel with nickel mass elements and stabilizing micro-blades and a new case design made even thinner by a box-domed crystal.
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Press Release: The Art of Reinventing Oneself - DeWitt 2018 Roadmap
With the Swiss watchmaking industry coming out of a difficult period, the DeWitt micro-manufacture has developed an aggressive action plan for 2018, a plan that was communicated to us via a letter.
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Fabergé and Tsar Quality
Each of the bejewelled eggs that made Fabergé one of the most sought-after producers of objets d’art on the planet hid a surprise at its centre - a legacy that has been adopted by the company’s latest women’s and Visionnaire wristwatches.
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VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 - $10,000-20,000
Things start getting serious in the $10-20k price point. In our fourth (and penultimate) ‘best watches of 2017’ video we showcase innovative materials, double dials, big crowns, thin winners and more. Panerai Submersible 1950 BMG-Tech 3 Days Automatic – 47mm Smart style and an even smarter case material ensures that Panerai’s BMG-Tech made our list, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $10,000-20,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Patek Collectors: Ahmed Rahman, His Nautilus and Then Some
Revolution’s sister magazine - The Rake speaks to Ahmed Rahman about his favourite watches, his love for Patek Philippe and just what makes the Swiss watch manufacture so special.
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Patek Collectors: George Glasgow Jr and His Nautilus
Revolution’s sister magazine, The Rake highlights individuals who have taken to that most extraordinary of Swiss watch manufactures, Patek Philippe.
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Review: Campanola Ryuga with urushi dial
Hands-on analytical review of the Campanola Ryuga, an automatic watch with a fusion of the traditional Swiss movement and the Japanese urushi dial.
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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski
“Art is subjective” – a phrase I’m sure you’ve heard, and even said once or twice. Usually in response to someone who has made some rather critical comments about a particular artist or piece of work you like. Whether it’s a painting, a song, a photograph, or a sculpture. There’s always going to be two … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Pre-SIHH: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface with Casa Fagliano Strap
Jaeger-LeCoultre comes to SIHH 2018 with a brand new Reverso Tribute Duoface featuring a special strap made by Casa Fagliano.
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TAG Heuer and Alec Monopoly New Edition from Art Miami
After exactly one year as a TAG Heuer ambassador, American graffiti artist Alec Monopoly is back at Miami Art Week and working harder than ever after painting 300 watch straps and doing an Art Take Over at the Fontainebleau Hotel. Our Swiss editor Sophie Furley caught up with him between events to find out how the year has been.