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HANDS-ON: Chanel’s exceptional Boy.Friend Skeleton
Gender-fluid. If you were born yesterday or became acquainted with pop culture only last year, you could be forgiven for thinking – based on the excitable talk among style-and-social commentators – that it’s a newly minted concept. Not so. The 1970s: boys wearing their hair longer than girls; 1966: Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking … and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Chanel’s exceptional Boy.Friend Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Looking great in grey - the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date
It’s easy with any brand’s new release catalogue to get swept up with the drama and complexity of the halo pieces. In the case of Glashütte Original that glory goes to the flashy green of the Sixties Panorama Date, or the bells and whistles of the Senator Cosmopolite. But sometimes you crave something simple, clean … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Looking great in grey – the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: I ditched my mechanical watch for the Apple Watch Series 3 Edition, and this is what I discovered
Late last year, one of the more surprising (and contentious) inclusions in my “best watches of 2017” list was the Apple Watch Series 3. For me, the addition of cellular functionality made the already formidable smart watch that much more intimidating - and appealing. So, as you can imagine, I was keen to get my hands … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: I ditched my mechanical watch for the Apple Watch Series 3 Edition, and this is what I discovered appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Vintage style, solid build and lume for days - the Ball Engineer Master II Skindiver II
The watch industry is a well-oiled novelty-making machine. Every year it produces a sea of new releases that quickly turns the tide of attention from the old towards the latest and greatest in the world of watchmaking. Occasionally, though, it’s nice to stop and look back on the watches that we might have missed. Watches … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Vintage style, solid build and lume for days – the Ball Engineer Master II Skindiver II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Chase the blues away - 3 new models added to Raymond Weil’s classical Maestro family
One of the Raymond Weil’s great strengths has always been stylish, sharp, everyday dress pieces, something that’s really epitomised in the Maestro line. Well, at Basel that line got a little bigger, with the addition of three new, blue-dialled options. These watches, like many things in the world of Raymond Weil, take their inspiration from … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Chase the blues away – 3 new models added to Raymond Weil’s classical Maestro family appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hands on with the Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance
Acquiring a watch is an experience as much as it is an act of owning an object. From customization to delivery, this article will share a glimpse of the Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance experience. The Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance. Previously, we gave a walk-through of the User Experience of Armin Strom’s c
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HANDS-ON: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph
Let’s be real here. Ever since we saw the new Laureato last year, we knew the chronograph version was inevitable. After all, what’s a luxury sports watch without the option of the default sports complication? There’s no doubt that this good-looking sporty option is the brand’s commercial focus, so it makes sense that a veritable … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The classically charming Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph
Of all of Montblanc’s fine timepieces, I’ve had a soft spot for the distinctive Rieussec line, an uncommon take on the common chronograph that draws its inspiration from the daddy of them all, the original chronograph device invented by the eponymous Frenchman, Nicolas Rieussec. The Rieussec has been in the Montblanc family for a while, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The classically charming Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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OPINION: Sky-high Rolex prices are the best thing to happen to vintage and modern Omega since Bond
Last weekend we saw Geneva play host to a handful of watch auctions, with the likes of Christie’s, Phillips, and Sotheby’s descending on the city and dropping some hammers. As the dust settled, it yet again became clear that vintage Rolex reigns supreme, with the Daytona Ultimatum sale at Phillips selling all 32 of its lots, … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Sky-high Rolex prices are the best thing to happen to vintage and modern Omega since Bond appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph
At Baselworld this year we saw Rado doubling down with two new limited-edition versions of their everyday and sporty HyperChrome chronograph. The first version, the HyperChrome Bronze, takes its form inside a case crafted from a combination of high-tech ceramic and bronze. While the second opens up its ceramic case, foregoing a traditional dial and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer - the Farer Lander GMT Automatic
Having previously reviewed the Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla, I thought it was time to explore some more of the British microbrand’s offerings. Enter the Farer Lander GMT Automatic, one of three pieces within Farer’s GMT Automatic range. As I unboxed the Lander, the first thing that grabbed my attention was the dial. Farer describes the … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer – the Farer Lander GMT Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Ref. 5524 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time
Effectively a new dial and case metal of an existing reference, initially launched in white gold with a blue dial, what makes this new version of the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time really interesting is the way it was unveiled, and the sister piece that accompanies it. It’s hard to believe, but Patek Philippe finally joined … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Ref. 5524 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Seals Watch Co Model C Field Explorer
Start a conversation about vintage wristwatches and you’ll inevitably end up down a military history rabbit hole. With collectors and everyday buyers alike appreciating – and downright loving – the connection these simple military-issued watches have to history. A history that began with the First World War, where a “luminous wristwatch with unbreakable glass” was … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seals Watch Co Model C Field Explorer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Rado HyperChrome Bronze - ceramic meets the bronze age
Rado is synonymous with a pioneering use of high-tech ceramic in watches. Attractively sleek, the material is lightweight, hypoallergenic, and virtually scratchproof, making it perfectly suited to watchmaking. However, not so much for those of us who like our watches with a peppering of patina, and enjoy a little wabi-sabi action every now and again. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rado HyperChrome Bronze – ceramic meets the bronze age appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The record-shattering Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic
The tit-for-tat battle between Piaget and Bulgari for title of “Master of the Ultrathin” rages on, and it would seem Bulgari has struck another blow at Baselworld in 2018 with the new Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic. The new piece dethrones Piaget’s latest self-winder, the Altiplano Ultimate Automatic 910P that launched ahead of SIHH 2018 as … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The record-shattering Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Nomos Autobahn - a surprising tribute to the famously fast highway
Styled by renowned product designer Werner Aisslinger and his creative partner Tina Bunyaprasit, the Autobahn deviates from the German brand’s usual minimalistic palette, and introduces a whole new side to the Nomos catalogue. I’ll admit that when I first saw pictures of the Autobahn, I was left scratching my head, with the automotive-inspired design (the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Nomos Autobahn – a surprising tribute to the famously fast highway appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton - a Defy Lab-inspired entry level to the collection
It sort of feels like all we’ve been hearing about from Zenith through the last year leading up to Baselworld 2018 has been all things Defy. And fair enough, the Defy Lab is technically the biggest thing since the horological equivalent of sliced bread (the winding rotor perhaps?). As we got closer to the fair, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton - a Defy Lab-inspired entry level to the collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT “Special” Limited Edition
In the wonderful world of Grand Seiko, if it’s not using a quartz crystal – and, yes, that includes the Spring Drive – then inside is a Caliber 9S movement. Introduced in 1998, the Caliber 9S is the staple of all mechanical Grand Seikos and forms the base for everything from humble three-handers to hi-beats … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT “Special” Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil bares all with the Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton
When Raymond Weil designed the Calibre RW1212, their first ever in-house design (produced by Sellita), I suspect part of the mandate was to show it off, hence the open escapement prominently on display - literally showing off a movement they’re rightfully proud of. Well, Raymond Weil doubled down at Basel 2018, exposing not just the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil bares all with the Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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When everything is revealed - Review of the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One
During Baselworld 2018, Jaquest Droz released three new version of Grande Seconde in a skeletonised form - a first for the brand. This is our review with live images and hands-on videos.
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HANDS-ON: Top of the world - the epic, awesome Jaeger-LeCoultre Tourbillon Geophysic Universal Time
As far as boss complications go, the world timer is pretty up there. Not only is it technically impressive, it’s also visually arresting: the city ring and typically colourful layout make walking around with one of these on your wrist the watch equivalent of playing Beyoncé’s ‘Run the World (Girls)’ wherever you go. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Geophysic … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Top of the world – the epic, awesome Jaeger-LeCoultre Tourbillon Geophysic Universal Time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Longines Record - going for gold
Last year, Longines doubled down with the release of the Record collection. Illustrating just how serious they are about creating classically handsome and highly accurate watches, with price tags that won’t break the bank. The result was their first ever COSC-certified collection that combined a variety of dial options and colours, with four different sizes … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Longines Record – going for gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Bronze
While Bell & Ross are well known for their aviation-inspired designs, there’s another side to the French watch brand that takes them from the flight deck to the boat deck. A side that saw them introduce their first ever dive watch in 1997. The oil-filled, and more round than square, Hydromax - with an unbelievable water … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: This watch means business - the Cartier Santos in yellow gold
If you’re a relative newcomer to the whole world of watches, it’s easy to underestimate just how big Cartier is, and how important their impact on modern watchmaking is. Cartier have carved themselves an unimpeachable place as the evergreen masters of the shaped watch, and the Santos is the watch that started it all. While … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: This watch means business – the Cartier Santos in yellow gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: The year of the Pepsi: hands-on with the Rolex GMT-Master-II Ref. 126710 BLRO
The Rolex GMT-Master-II Pepsi in steel made waves in this Baselworld. We take a detailed look at the watch, its history, and a hands on evaluation. Details with high resolution photographs within.
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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Sandblasted - same Octo, completely new look
Bulgari blew us away last year with their Octo Finissimo Automatic – that mind-boggling thinness; the incredible lightness of being at one with its titanium case and bracelet, feeling it drape around the wrist. For Baselworld 2018, it’s back – this time in full gold. And if you think “solid gold bracelet watch” means 1980s-style … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Sandblasted – same Octo, completely new look appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy El Primero Zero G
Since the launch of the Defy 21 last year, and the shockingly innovative Defy Lab later in 2017, it wasn’t a matter of speculation that more releases for the new collection were coming to Baselworld in 2018. The new Zero G is this year’s Halo watch from the brand as we wait for the groundbreaking … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy El Primero Zero G appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR - white gold, blue dial and a whole lot of bling
There was a lot of mystery surrounding this piece when it was pulled out of a large green box during our appointment with Rolex at Baselworld. And, to be honest, we were too caught up in the moment, too dazzled by the gemstones, to take it all in at the time. It’s formally known as … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR – white gold, blue dial and a whole lot of bling appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Getting up to speed with Carlos Rosillo and the Bell & Ross R.S. 18 Collection
This year saw Bell & Ross expand their popular Renault Sport collection, and add a smaller, regular dialled version. I had the pleasure of chatting with Bell & Ross co-founder and CEO, Carlos Rosillo, to discuss the new models, and hear his thoughts on the ongoing partnership with Renault Sport. Most people know Bell & … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Getting up to speed with Carlos Rosillo and the Bell & Ross R.S. 18 Collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.