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LIST: 5 celebrity watch collectors to follow on Instagram

Recently we wrote a list of watch brand CEOs to follow on Instagram, which led to a series of other ideas around interesting ‘lists’ of collectors. Today, we’re looking at a list of five celebrity watch collectors you should be following on Instagram. And no, we’re not talking about rich celebs with cash to burn; … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 celebrity watch collectors to follow on Instagram appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Luminox Navy Seals The Only Easy Day was Yesterday

Luminox first released the Navy SEAL 3580 series in May 2018, the latest evolution of the Navy SEAL collection. Consisting of five models, the series sports several exciting new features including a chronograph function and CARBONOX casing.

New: TAG Heuer Aquaracer: Carbon replaces ceramic in 3 colours

New: TAG updates the Heuer Aquaracer collection with carbon: 3 colour accents on the dial and strap. Ti case, carbon bezel and dial.

Three Quarterbacks Who Love Watches

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are several brands involved with football and players, including TAG Heuer with Tom Brady, Hublot with the Dallas Cowboys and Mido with college football. Some other NFL players get...

Audemars Piguet to Cut Off Multi-Brand Retailers Within 3-5 Years

Audemars Piguet said to take total control of its distribution channels within the next three to five years, by doing away with multi-brand retail partners.

News: Nomos Tangente - A Century of Bauhaus. Nine new limited edition watches.

Presenting the new Nomos Tangente - A Century of Bauhaus - nine new limited edition watches. In 3 sizes, each in 3 colours. Each limited to 100 pieces.

Talking Football and Watches with QB Gino Torretta

Revolution USA’s editor caught up with Gino Torretta, a former quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes who won the Heisman Trophy in 1992.

HANDS-ON: A classic in its purest form - the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 with white and black dials

One of the real hits from Rolex’s 2015 collection was the (now discontinued) Oyster Perpetual 39 (ref. 114300), a bare bones, simple steel timepiece that was still pure Rolex. Initially offered in a range of youthful, colourful dials, this year the Oyster Perpetual family expanded to include white and black dial variants, and they are, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A classic in its purest form – the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 with white and black dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

News: D. Candaux 1740 Half Hunter Tourbillon

D. Candaux may not yet be a household name, but is a man that resonates well within the haute horlogerie community. At JeweLuxe 2018, he will present his latest creation. Details within.

HANDS-ON: Skeleton thin - the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue

If you’ve been following us, or Bulgari for that matter, you’ll already know that this year is the year of the Octo. From solid gold automatic thinness, to ultra high-tech insides, the record-breaking collection has gone from strength to strength. And one of this year’s barely-there hits sees the Octo Finissimo Skeleton – which we … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Skeleton thin – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: Altered carbon - the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M Carbon Collection

Welcome to the land of tomorrow! No, you haven’t just stumbled out of a cryogenic chamber, à la Futurama. TAG Heuer have just unveiled the most modern version yet of their decisive dive watch, the Aquaracer 300M, sporting a brand-new carbon costume, and available in three different colourways. Starting today, each carbon-based model will be … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Altered carbon – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M Carbon Collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Throwback Sunday: Six quartz watches we recommend

We recommeend 6 quartz watches. Have we gone mad? Quartz? We answer in the article featuring Citizen, Grand Seiko, Longines, Luminox, Casio and Breitling.

A. Lange & Söhne at the Concours of Elegance, Hampton Court Palace

LIST: 5 watch executives to follow on Instagram

2018 is a fascinating time to be a watch collector, and as we can all agree - social media has an impact on the hobby we all love. This impact has been felt at all levels, whether that be market prices of specific ‘hot watches’, an increase in consumer influence over the design of watches, and the … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 watch executives to follow on Instagram appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Metallica Watches by Nixon: Designs Inspired By Album Art and Iconic Tracks

Sometimes a piece of news comes up in the watch world and I don't care - but then sometimes I do. On August 28th Metallica announced that they were partnering with Nixon Watches to produce a line of Metallica watches. There are 9 initial offerings inspired by the iconic band's albums and songs.

Bulgari: So Nice They Named It Twice

Bulgari Introduces a New Bulgari Bulgari.

LIST: The budget list -  5 great new Swiss mechanical watches from brands you’ve heard of that cost less than $1500

A Swiss watch is a near-universally recognised symbol for quality, precision and tradition. And while that’s all well and good, there’s another thing that fine Swiss watches tend to be synonymous with - and that’s high sticker prices. And broadly speaking that perception is true - I constantly find myself uttering phrases like “this $60,000 … ContinuedThe post LIST: The budget list – 5 great new Swiss mechanical watches from brands you’ve heard of that cost less than $1500 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Raymond Weil Celebrating the History of Loud

Raymond Weil launches a new wristwatch dedicated to the achievements of the “Father of Loud”, Jim Marshall.

NEWS: David Beckham’s new #BornToDare campaign epitomises the rugged masculinity of the Black Bay Bronze 

In May last year, Tudor unveiled a brand new tagline – #BornToDare – and with it, a suitably daring ambassador, David Beckham. The choice of Beckham was a bold one on several fronts: he’s a bona fide A-lister with massive international star power, propelling Tudor to the next level of mainstream visibility. But beyond that, … ContinuedThe post NEWS: David Beckham’s new #BornToDare campaign epitomises the rugged masculinity of the Black Bay Bronze  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Press Release: Tudor renews #BornToDare with David Beckham

A new chapter of Tudor's #BornToDare campaign is renewed with David Beckham, photographed and directed by fashion photographer David Sims.

David Beckham Strikes a New Pose for Tudor

Swatch Group-Audemars Piguet Collaboration Creates Non-Magnetic Balance Spring

The Swatch Group announced on 29 August the creation of a revolutionary balance spring with exceptional paramagnetic characteristics. This balance spring is made from a new non-magnetic compensating alloy called Nivachron™ which the Swatch Group developed in collaboration with Audemars Piguet.

News: The Chinese AHCI Candidates: see them in Singapore (details within)

Chinese AHCI Candidates: Guo Ming and Lin Yong-Hua make their debut in JeweLuxe 2018. Here is what you can expect to see from them.

Spot The Watch: One “Crazy Rich Asian” Choice

What watch does the most recognisable person in Singapore wear? We find out in this special instalment of Spot The Watch.

Baume & Mercier: Two Wheels Move the Soul

Baume & Mercier’s Indian-inspired watches fit right into the motorcycling lifestyle.

HANDS-ON:  Blue moon rising - Raymond Weil’s Maestro Moon Phase 

Call me a romantic, but the moon phase complication is amongst my favourites. Paradoxically, it’s also amongst the least functional - tracking the waxing and waning of our most significant satellite isn’t something that’s high on my list of life priorities. And when the topic does come up, I can, you know, look at the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON:  Blue moon rising – Raymond Weil’s Maestro Moon Phase  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Blade-Thin: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater Carbon

Bulgari introduces a new and stunning version of Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater, the Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater Carbon.

Graff GyroGraff Drive

Graff’s latest GyroGraff watches take motoring as a theme – a pastime close to the hearts of the Graff family.

IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K

The story in a second: Same great watch, brand new dial. The centrepiece of Seiko’s 2018 Prospex collection is, without doubt, the brand new and very blue ‘Save The Ocean’ series, offered in Turtle, Samurai and solar variants. It follows on from the recent Black Series and Blue Lagoon. But while last year’s limited edition … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Samurai ‘Save The Ocean’ SRPC93K appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Throwback Sunday: Six Modestly Priced Watches That Looks Expensive for a Crazy Rich Asian, from Our Archives

What are some of the modestly priced watches that will make one look like a Crazy Rich Asian? Click here to find out what are some of our recommendations.