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Introducing: The IWC Big Pilot's Watch Big Date Spitfire Edition 'Mission Accomplished'
G-IRTY says goodbye with a spiffy Spitfire tribute watch.
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Best of Watchville: Worn & Wound On Reconnecting With A 70-Year-Old Certina Dress Watch
Finding new appreciation for a watch nearly forgotten.
Time+Tide
HANDS-ON: The Project Possible Limited Edition, Bremont’s first bronze watch, with a hell of a backstory
Last year, Nirmal “Nims” Purja made headlines when he scaled all 14 of the world’s 8000m mountain peaks, in just under seven months. He did so with a Bremont on his wrist. The watch in question was a blue and white Bremont S300, proving just how robust the brand’s watches are and how well they … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Project Possible Limited Edition, Bremont’s first bronze watch, with a hell of a backstory appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
Let Them Eat Cake: The Intriguing Story Of Marie Antoinette And Her Legendary Breguet Pocket Watch No. 160 - Reprise
In 1783, just as the queen of France, Marie Antoinette, was sitting for a portrait, an officer of the queen’s guard visited Abraham-Louis Breguet’s workshop: Queen Marie Antoinette desired a pocket watch containing all known horological complications at the time. It took 44 years to complete and is perhaps the most famous watch in history, as much for its intriguing story as its ingenious mechanics.
Hodinkee
The Two Watch Collection: The Tudor Black Bay 58 And The Grand Seiko SBGK007
One tool watch, one dress watch.
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DO NOT ANSWER THIS WHEN YOU BUY A WATCH | 3 Watch Dealer RED FLAGS
Watch dealers size up buyers fast and one wrong answer can cost you leverage.
Time+Tide
From Hemingway’s Rolex to Murakami’s vintage Heuer - the 7 best watch quotes from literature
Whether it’s the Breguet pocket watch that belongs to the dastardly Baron Danglars in The Count of Monte Cristo or the orange-dialled Doxa worn by Dirk Pitt in Clive Cussler’s novels, the literary world is full of watches. Sometimes they’re mentioned as passing details to flesh out a character’s appearance. Sometimes a character’s wristwear comes … ContinuedThe post From Hemingway’s Rolex to Murakami’s vintage Heuer – the 7 best watch quotes from literature appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected Watch Generation 3, the first smart watch that feels - and looks - like a real watch
Editor’s note: Watchmaking is founded on incremental progress. The slow accumulation of applied knowledge that produces a better and better product with each passing year. That is exactly what TAG Heuer have achieved with their latest generation Connected Watch, offering the most optimised blend of Swiss luxury and Silicon Valley tech that we have seen … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Connected Watch Generation 3, the first smart watch that feels – and looks – like a real watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
VIDEO: All three limited edition watches from the new Seiko 55th Anniversary dive watch collection
This year, Seiko is celebrating 55 years since their first-ever dive watch, which was released in 1965. Since then, the dive watch has become a core part of Seiko’s offering, with innumerable watches released over the years, many of which have developed cult followings. To mark this occasion, Seiko have released a trio of limited … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: All three limited edition watches from the new Seiko 55th Anniversary dive watch collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
New Citizen Watch Release For Blind and Visually Impaired (AC2200-55E)
Citizen has recently released the latest iteration in its watch offerings for the blind and visually impaired. The new 2020 Citizen AC2200-55E was designed and developed with the help of students and staff from the School for the Blind and the Blind with Multiple Handicaps based in Thailand.
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New and Reviewed: TAG Heuer Connected Watch
TAG Heuer pioneered the luxury connected watch segment in 2015 and has since introduced a variety of models, most recently the Connected Modular Golf Edition in 2019. TAG Heuer is the market leader in the Swiss luxury smart watch category, with Montblanc as runner-up. Comes in a variety of strap and case combinations Measuring 45Read More
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Where Watch Dealers Actually Buy Rolex
If you’re buying a Rolex or another luxury watch, preowned, there’s a good chance you’re overpaying—and it’s not your fault.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Nodus Duality Watch Review
A sleek, sexy sports watch with all the typical design cues we've been enjoying from the LA-based brand.
Revolution
Introducing the TAG Heuer Connected Watch’s Third Generation
The TAG Heuer Connected Watch gets a new more ergonomic case and a tailored version of Google’s Watch OS for its third generation, geared towards sports enthusiasts.
Time+Tide
The 2020 TAG Heuer Connected Watch Generation Three is the marriage of Switzerland and Silicon Valley that had to happen
The latest generation of the TAG Heuer Connected Watch has just been released and it represents a major and - practically everyone would agree - welcome departure from the tech and mindset of the previous two generations. Simply because it is now powered by Google Wear OS, which allows the Swiss to do what they do … ContinuedThe post The 2020 TAG Heuer Connected Watch Generation Three is the marriage of Switzerland and Silicon Valley that had to happen appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
Hands-On: The Bulova A-15 Pilot Watch
An experimental WWII pilot's watch finally enters service.
Revolution
Bulgari Initiates Geneva Watch Days 2020 (26-29 April)
Bulgari Initiates Geneva Watch Days 2020 (26-29 April), focused on European press and retailers after the cancellation of Watches & Wonders and Baselworld.
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How Watch Brands Fool You.
Ever wonder how luxury watch brands really operate behind the scenes? In this video, I pull back the curtain and expose the hidden truths that collectors rarely see. From influencer and celebrity partnerships to “li...
Time+Tide
HANDS-ON: Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date
I have to admit that up until this month I all but ignored bronze watches. It seemed like a lingering trend that just didn’t make a lot of sense to me, in photos anyway. Because I’m in my late 30s and not my early 20s, I decided that this kind of pre-judgement was beneath me, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Watch I Love: Seiko 5000-7000 Mickey watch (and all Mickey watches)
Why I have a deep and abiding passion for the Mickey watch in watchmaking.
Hodinkee
Hands-On: The Reservoir Hydrosphere Dive Watch 'Blackfin'
Is a retrograde dive watch Mission Impossible? Reservoir has the answer.
SJX Watches
Hands-On: De Bethune Dream Watch 5 in Rose Gold
De Bethune’s brand of watchmaking has spawned many avant-garde watches, ranging from the Urwerk collaboration for Only Watch to the East Asian-inspired Maestri Art. But its most outstanding sculptural creation is unquestionably the Dream Watch 5, an extraterrestrial seashell that tells the time. Originally launched in 2014 in mirror-polished titanium, the original Dream Watch 5 was extremely expensive, but also tiny, having the proportions of a lady’s watch. Fortunately, it was later enlarged to its current size of just under 60 mm at its widest, from crown to pointed tip, though it remains just as expensive. The Dream Watch was then iterated into several one-off examples, with the most incredible being the Dream Watch 5 in heat-blued meteorite; its extraordinary nature matched by the US$450,000 price tag. The Dream Watch 5 in meteorite More recently, a custom version of the Dream Watch 5 in 18k rose gold was delivered last year. Even though the design is exactly the same as the other variants, the rose gold specimen has a distinctly more classical look that dials back on the sci-fi feel. Like the other versions of the watch, the Dream Watch 5 in rose gold is entirely mirror polished, but also accented by an insert of polished, heat-blued titanium on the case back that extends to the crown, which is also made of the same material and then topped with a 1 carat ruby. Despite its aesthetics, the Dream Watch 5 is actually functionally simple: it indicates the hours and m...
Time+Tide
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item - Lot 11: The ceramic Bausele pilot’s watch with a difference
The Bausele Pilot Automatic All Black features an unusual and eye-catching dial layout. The dial has been rotated, moving the 12 from where it normally sits to what is traditionally the two o’clock position. Built with the modern aviator in mind, it is a functional choice, allowing the time to be easily read without removing … ContinuedThe post “Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 11: The ceramic Bausele pilot’s watch with a difference appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Why I Skip 90% of Watch Content
Most watch content gets ignored: too dark, too repetitive.
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IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire
Released in 2019, IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Spitfire is available in both stainless steel and bronze. It features a similar layout to the previous generation 7750 movement Pilot's chronographs but with a reduced size at 41 mm and an in-house movement.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date
Oris has just announced what is quite possibly the ultimate watch for bronze-loving lunatics.
SJX Watches
IWC Introduces the “Lewis Hamilton” Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar
To mark British racing driver Lewis Hamilton’s sixth Formula 1 World Championship, IWC has unveiled the “Lewis Hamilton” Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Edition. One of the most striking executions of the Big Pilot to date, the watch departs from the subdued, technical colours that characterise the line – which was inspired by German airforce navigators’ watches of the Second World War – and instead opts for a Bordeaux dial and pink gold accents. Measuring 46.5mm wide and 15.9mm high, the case is made of matte black ceramic, which accentuates its burgundy dial while downplaying its massive dimensions – though the watch is hard to miss on the wrist. The richly coloured dial is combined with a pink-gold crown and case back, while the hands are gold-plated and filled with cream-coloured Super-Luminova. All the indications are also printed in a golden hue, along with a black four-digit year disc and moons, matching the case. Visible through the case back is the in-house, automatic cal. 52615, which sports a solid pink-gold rotor. It features the brand’s trademark Pellaton winding system, a 7-day power reserve courtesy of twin barrels and most crucially, the landmark perpetual calendar module invented by IWC’s longtime technical guru Kurt Klaus. The perpetual calendar tracks the day, day of the week, date, month, four-digit year, with both northern and southern hemispheres moon phases displayed concurrently. All indications advance in a coordinated sequ...
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Timex Snoopy Watch Review: The Timex X Peanuts Weekender Collection
Enthusiasts of any hobby tend to get overly serious when it comes to their passion. The Timex X Peanuts Weekender collaboration allows watch enthusiasts to take a step back from the hobby and not take themselves too seriously.
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A week with IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire (Reference IW326802)
Released earlier this year at SIHH 2019, IWC’s latest collection of Spitfire pilots watches all feature for the first – time in-house manufactured calibres. With seven new references ranging from simple time-only functions, all the way to perpetual calendars, 2019 marked a significant year for the brand. Today, we’re taking a look at the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire, in bronze. Just a glance at the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire, and there’s no mistaking this bronze watches heritage, which draws inspiration from the original IWC Mark 11- a definitive Pilot’s watch, with legitimate military provenance. First Impressions If you’re on the hunt for a unique take on the iconic Pilot’s watch and want an in-house movement with impressive power-reserve, look no further. The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire is a robust and well-proportioned take on the quintessential military classic. The Case The sandblasted bronze case serves up an interesting texture, and attractive take on bronze. The case is warm with a golden sheen, especially under sunlight, where it becomes quick playful with the light. As you might expect, the bronze case is designed to patina over time, and develop a distinctive look reflecting the owner’s wear pattern. The press piece provided was well worn, having already developed its own unique patina. And being bronze, after just a few weeks of wear, you’ll begin to notice the uniqueness and individuality present itself. The ...
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You’re Not Just Selling a Watch …
You’re Not Just Selling a Watch, You’re Selling the Life Around It.