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New: Bell & Ross R.S. collection – 4 new chronographs
For the fifth collection of R.S. watches, Bell & Ross released four sports chronograph based on the “Formula 1®of the future” theme.
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A. Lange & Söhne’s German Timing at Sydney’s Concours D’Elegance
A. Lange & Söhne takes on official timing duties at the Sydney Harbour Concours D’Elegance, strengthening its presence and influence with the Australian watch and vintage car community.
Time+Tide
What should you do when a knife-wielding maniac tries to steal your Rolex?
Picture the scene: it’s a dark night and you’re leaving work when suddenly a man in a balaclava accosts you, waving a 12-inch knife in your face. Give me your Rolex or I’ll “f***ing stab” you, he yells. This was the nerve-jangling scene that confronted Mark Ewart last week as he left his business, … ContinuedThe post What should you do when a knife-wielding maniac tries to steal your Rolex? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Angostura 1787: A Rich, Ultra-Premium Rum Destined For Sipping Not Mixing
If anyone ever questions rums as a sipping spirit, Ken Gargett directs them to Angostura's Cask Collection and they never again doubt. For those who enjoy this style, he thinks that Angostura will very quickly become a go-to choice for a sipping rum. In this article Ken delves into the entire delicious Angostura collection, too.
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Recommended Reading: Maintaining Harvard's Clocks
Keeping the legendary institution on time.
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What's In Robert Downey Jr.'s Watch Box? | COLLECTION REVIEW
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New: Two new Villerets – Villeret Quantième Complet & Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain extends the Villeret line's the Quantième Complet and the Ultraplate with stunning new midnight blue dials and in red gold cases.
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Casio Releases its G-SHOCK MR-G × Bruce Lee Collaboration Model
In the pantheon of cultural icons, Bruce Lee stands tall and defiant; now the philosopher martial arts movie star gets a G-SHOCK tribute for his 80th year.
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Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date Review
“Beauty drives our decisions. In beauty, we find attraction, love even, which drives us to invest. We buy what we love. With a watch, that’s very true. Most often, the heart rules the head.” Those words are from Oris’s Joint Executive Officer; Rolf Studer. The brand celebrated a very important historical role of the Big Crown Pointer Date by giving the latest edition a solid bronze casing and a unique finish on the dial that makes each watch different from one another. The original Big Crown Pointer Date played a significant role for Oris during the 1970s Quartz Crisis and the revival of the Swiss watch industry. When Oris decided to only build mechanical watches during the mid to late 1980s, the Big Crown Pointer Date was vital in this decision. The watch carried a presence of history and emotional value along with a driven purpose that many of the quartz-powered timepieces in the era of the Quartz Crisis couldn’t compete with. The Big Crown Pointer Date become a signature for not only Oris but also the revival of the mechanical Swiss watch from the Quartz Crisis. In 1938, the creators of the Big Crown Pointer Date designed the watch so that it was well suited for the aviation industry. Timepieces that were designed in the early days for the aviation industry had to be easily readable at a glance so that pilots were able to do calculations quickly. They also needed to be easily adjustable while also being sturdy and reliable enough to withstand the turbulenc...
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Talking Watches: With Todd Levin
The art advisor's incredible eye turned a family connection into a focused, brilliant collection.
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Speed Kings: Renault F1 Team partner Bell & Ross releases this year’s R.S. 20 Collection
Bell & Ross releases yet another series of watches to mark its partnership with the Renault F1 Team, the R.S. 20 collection of chronographs.
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EASY & CHEAP - How to Remove, Polish and Buff Out Scratches From Acrylic Watch Crystal
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Patek Philippe Calatrava Diamond Ribbon Joaillerie Ref. 4978/400G: Swirl Into Infatuation
As much as they may glitter, the diamonds are not the most critical thing in a diamond-set watch: the setting is. Creating a diamond-set watch is not at all as easy as many think, but when done right the result can be spectacular – as is the case with the Patek Philippe Diamond Ribbon Joaillerie.
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HODINKEE Radio: Episode 81: Will Welch
The GQ editor-in-chief talks to us about vintage Datejusts, fashion magazines, and why musicians are the coolest.
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Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier Regard de Panthère: Titillating Tessellations
The Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier Regard de Panthère is a stunning mosaic watch that must be seen and handled personally for the full effect. Often jewelry pieces can look stunning on the screen, however Joshua Munchow feels that this piece as a work of art is not best represented in digital pixels but perfectly suited for a real-life experience.
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Sunday Rewind: A Game Of Tones
Don't worry, we didn't lose the plot: It's the Audemars Piguet Concept Supersonnerie.
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International Women’s Day Special: Meet Rebecca Struthers, An Old-Fashioned English Watchmaker, Sort Of – Reprise
For International Women's Day, I'd like to introduce you to Rebecca Struthers, the most academic and studied watchmaker in horological history. And she has the singular honor of achieving the very first doctorate in horology. This is a very modern watchmaker with a rather old-fashioned way of doing things.
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Seiko SNXS79K - HANDS ON REVIEW - MOST AFFORDABLE WATCH
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Found: A Unique Philippe Dufour Simplicity In Stainless Steel With Eastern Arabic Dial
There is rare, and then there is unique. This is the latter.
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Zenith A384 1969 Revival
Zenith nailed it. And all they had to do was to revive a past great icon. The last time they hit a home run with the A386 revival limited edition, and now they have found their Speedmaster. The Zenith A384 is a truly exciting piece to see homaged. And given the trend of smaller caseRead More
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A Collector’s View: Is Akrivia Bound For Glory? – Reprise
If you follow the world of independent watchmaking, by now you’ve almost certainly heard of watchmaker Rexhep Rexhepi and his Akrivia watches. Since arriving on the scene in 2012 with its first tourbillon-based watch, Akrivia has continued to delight. But is this independent bound for glory? GaryG predicts the future.
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New IWC Portugieser Chronographs Now With In-House Automatic Movements
One of IWC’s most emblematic timepieces, the Portugieser chronograph has been a cornerstone of the brand’s collection for many years. The Portugieser, which first appeared back in 1939, has not always been a bestseller. The truth is, IWC failed with three separate launches before the Portugieser finally became a success in the early 1990s. Sabine Zwettler shares a brief history of the Portugieser here and introduces the six new chronograph variations powered by an in-house movement.
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Breitling Premier Bentley Mulliner Limited Edition
Breitling’s new Premier chronograph is a tribute to Bentley’s hyper-luxurious convertible and the re-markable partnership between the two companies.
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HANDS ON Watch Review Of A Chocolate Cartier Tank Vermeil :: LUG2LUG
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Bring a Loupe: A '40s Patek, An Asprey AP, And A Seafaring Jardur
What a wild mix of watches from around the web this week!
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New: Casio G-SHOCK MR-G -G2000BL × BRUCE LEE
Casio releases a model inspired by the legendary Bruce Lee. 300 copies of the limited edition Casio G-SHOCK MR-G -G2000BL × BRUCE LEE. Details here.
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In Conversation with Japanese Watchmaking Legend Kikuo Ibe
Wei Koh ticks off meeting yet another industry legend on his list of greats, sitting down with the father of the G-SHOCK, Kikuo Ibe.
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Counterpoint: Double Wristing with a Smartwatch
Recently, Time+Tide put out an Instagram survey asking you, the reader, to express your opinion about wearing a smartwatch on one wrist and a mechanical watch on the other. I was really surprised to see the survey turn out heavily against this practice and here’s why … I like tech just as much as the … ContinuedThe post Counterpoint: Double Wristing with a Smartwatch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Dr. Loosen And Jim Barry’s LoosenBarry: Two Suspenseful Rieslings From Germany’s Mosel Region And Clare Valley, Australia
Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry has teamed up with one of the most famous German producers, Dr. Loosen, to form a new joint venture called LoosenBarry. It currently offers two blends of Rieslings: one using Mosel grapes but made in the Australian style, while the other Riesling comes from Clare Valley grapes, but made in the German style. And the results are in!
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