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INTRODUCING: The Oak & Oscar Humboldt

Here at Time+Tide we have a soft spot for smaller brands that are built on passion. Oak & Oscar definitely fits that bill. Chase Fancher (the man behind the brand) has made a series of retro-ish classics with loads of thoughtful details - the sort of details appreciated by true believers. These details are still … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Oak & Oscar Humboldt appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Sartorial Musings: The Style of Breguet: the Art of Permanent Fashion. A lookbook

We feature a lookbook on three Breguet Classique watches - in a feature with Kevin Seah Bespoke and Gaziano & Girling shoes. Investigating style vs fashion.

HANDS-ON: Grail material - the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST

When the watchfam get together, it’s only a matter of time before the hot topic of grail watches rears its curious head. It’s no surprise, either, that for many collectors, their ultimate goal is usually found at the higher-end of the watchmaking spectrum. Perhaps a Patek Philippe or something of the Vacheron variety? Or maybe … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Grail material – the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The audacious Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski Blue Ceramic

When it was announced last year, I thought Hublot’s Orlinski case was one of the freshest, coolest new shapes I’d seen in quite some time. And then they went and released it in blue ceramic and I quietly lost my mind. But before we dive into the blue, let’s have a quick refresher on just … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The audacious Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski Blue Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Phillips Watches Announces its December 2018, New York Catalog

New and Reviewed: hands on with the Bell & Ross X Bape 25th Anniversary & Green Camo

Collaboration of Japanese streetwear icon Bape and Bell & Ross. Hands-on report and live pics of the Bell & Ross Bape BR03-92 25th Anniversary & Green Camo

LIST: The 16 winning watches of 2018, according to the GPHG

If you care about watches, Geneva is the place to be right now. The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (better known to its friends as the GPHG) has recently wrapped, and a prestigious jury of who’s who in watchland has determined what the best watches of the year are. Well, at least the best watches … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 16 winning watches of 2018, according to the GPHG appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INSIGHT: Is the Octo Finissimo really a ‘game changer’? Bulgari MD Guido Terreni gives us three reasons

If you take the term ‘game changer’ at its most literal, it is a development, a breakthrough that changes the game. No matter how you interpret the term, it’s a big call. And the watch world in particular is a big game to have any meaningful impact on, given the vastness of its history and … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Is the Octo Finissimo really a ‘game changer’? Bulgari MD Guido Terreni gives us three reasons appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

They Wear It Well: Creatives

Revolution talks to four creative minds and looks at the timepieces they choose to wear to reflect their personalities.

Bamford GMT Launches at Selfridges!

Debate! An In-house Movement is Essential for a 21st-Century Watchmaking House

A most compelling debate between Theodor Prenzel (deputy head R&D;, Nomos Glashütte) and Jean-Marc Wiederrecht (co-founder of movements specialist AGENHOR) on the necessity of “in-house” movements.

Povey’s Picks - Christie’s Rare Watches Sale 12th November 2018

Ross Povey picks out his favorite lots from Christie’s Rare Watches sale catalogue, to be held on November 12th, 2018.

The Collector’s View: WatchTalk with Michael Biercuk

Prof. Michael J. Biercuk is a quantum physicist based in Sydney, Australia. He also happens to have a taste for fine timepieces - we find out more.

Povey’s Picks - Phillips The Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT, 10th & 11th November 2018

Ross Povey picks out his favorite lots from Phillips The Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT sale catalogue, to be held on November 10th & 11th, 2018.

Pre-SIHH 2019: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon Sky Chart And Grand Complication Phoenix

Take a very close look at the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon Sky Chart and Grand Complication Phoenix.

Throwback Sundays: Six split seconds chronographs for a horizontal collection

We recommend six split seconds chronographs from our archives: from Sinn, Habring², F.P. Journe, A. Lange & Söhne, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin.

Best Law Enforcement Watches Part #2: Specialized Units or Promotions/Desk Jobs

Sometimes the best law enforcement watch is the one you can rock filing out paperwork or managing things from a desk - check out this list here!

Limited Edition TAG Heuer Calibre 5 by Bamford Watch Department & Jonas Wood

Montblanc Plays it Cool

Fresh from his 13th ascent of Everest, adventurer Kenton Cool talks candidly about his mountaineering career and his new reliance on Montblanc.

Review: Tudor Black Bay GMT

We take a look at one of the latest offerings from Tudor this year: the impeccable Tudor Black Bay GMT. Find out what are our thoughts on this GMT watch.

Brew Retrograph Extraction Timer

A look at the new Brew Retrograph Extraction Timer with some initial thoughts, specs, photos, and price.

Tockr: That’s All… Brother

Tockr and CAF Team Up to Design D-Day C-47 Watches Using Salvaged Material from Historic WWII Aircraft.

EVENT: Launching Time+Tide’s NOW Magazine at our HQ (was a lot of fun)

On Monday, October 29 we threw a party to celebrate the launch of our new magazine. At least that’s what we said the party was about. In Felix and my opening speech, though, we admitted that it was at least as much, if not more, about thanking our readers and the local watch industry that had supported … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Launching Time+Tide’s NOW Magazine at our HQ (was a lot of fun) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: 8 watches under 10,000 CHF we’d love to see win at GPHG

In about a week’s time (November 9 Swiss time, to be exact), the watch industry’s night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – will be just wrapping up, and it goes without saying that the after-parties will be pumping. Though some may be bigger than others, with the anticipation finally over and … ContinuedThe post LIST: 8 watches under 10,000 CHF we’d love to see win at GPHG appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ep. #102 Wives Living With Watch Obsessed Husbands

This week Mike is joined by his wife as they discuss watch obsession from the perspective of a very patient and supportive partner. She opens up and shares what she likes about watches, what they mean to her, and what it's like living with an absolute watch lunatic.

Ep. #101 Guilty Pleasure Watches Pt. 3

Kaz and Mike share their dirty fantasies in this latest installment of Guilty Pleasure Watches. Things get filthy and the guys also share some new stuff coming out on the site. Keep an eye out!

Ep. #100 Looking Back at 100 Episodes of TBWS

We made it to 100 episodes... and we could never have done it without you, the listeners, our friends.

VIDEO: An ideal daily diver, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic 

Blancpain’s Bathyscaphe is one of those rare, chameleonic watch designs. A watch that, broadly speaking, owes great fidelity to its primogenitor, but a watch that doesn’t look dated. It’s a neutral watch - something that gives the Bathyscaphe broad appeal and great versatility. In steel, it’s a classic, traditional dive watch, but here, in black … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: An ideal daily diver, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ANNOUNCING: We are selling Seiko’s latest stunning Cocktail Time, the Fuyugeshiki ‘Winter Scene’ SRPC97J1 

Take two parts dial, one part case, one part movement and two dashes of typical Seiko value and you have a recipe for a particularly tasty cocktail; in this case, the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time ‘Fuyugeshiki’ limited edition, specifically the 40.5mm SRPC97J1, and the 33.8mm SRP843J1. We are pleased to offer limited numbers of both models for … ContinuedThe post ANNOUNCING: We are selling Seiko’s latest stunning Cocktail Time, the Fuyugeshiki ‘Winter Scene’ SRPC97J1  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Corum Golden Bridge: Leading the Charge for Transparency

We have the Corum Golden Bridge to thank for initiating the trend towards transparency in watchmaking, in baring the watch movement to admiration and scrutiny.