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Reader Submission: Gifting the new “Destro” Rolex GMT-Master II to a destro Dad
This mid-week, we have a touching story from one of our readers who gifted a Rolex GMT-Master II to his father. A destro watch for a left handed man.
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This mid-week, we have a touching story from one of our readers who gifted a Rolex GMT-Master II to his father. A destro watch for a left handed man.
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You’ve saved up for two years to get the watch you always wanted. There was even a month there where you were living off saltines and peanut butter just to get over the hump. And now, finally, after all this waiting, your precious has found a home right on your wrist. Yet before you step … ContinuedThe post Five things you should do after buying an expensive watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Let's face it. You are not going to be able to walk into a Rolex boutique, and walk out with any variant of the super-hyped GMT-Master II. Not likely anyway. So today, we pick of 6 excellent GMT watches which are alternatives.
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Ever fancied making your own watch, with specifications exactly as you’d want them? I certainly have. If so, this DIY watch kit is not what you’re after. Thankfully, I went in with no expectations whatsoever, yet came out of the process highly amused, if somewhat disappointed. For a bit of background information, I’ve delved with … ContinuedThe post The unfortunate story of a DIY watch kit appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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With Bamford, we’ve grown accustomed to aqua and black getting to know each other, and the new Bamford x G-SHOCK DW6900 is no different. This is the second time the two brands have worked together, the first being a retrolicious take on another classic, the DW5600. You might also know this watch for being one … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The power duo is back! Meet the Bamford x G-SHOCK DW6900BWD “three blues”… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Brands have always taken plentiful inspiration from their back catalogue – just look at some of the biggest recent releases. There are two ways to go about this. You either take subtle cues from a past model (think TAG Heuer Orange Diver in reference to ref. 844), or you go the way of the Rado … ContinuedThe post The Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole is the way to do a vintage reissue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
HYT lumes large with propriety materials and a new complication designed to capture the light of the moon.
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Last week we spotted the Liver King wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore while celebrating Independence Day in Las Vegas. For those of you unfamiliar with the TikTok star and supplement magnate, the Liver King (aka Brian Johnson) has gained notoriety for his stomach-churning proclivity of eating about a pound of raw liver each day. Now, … ContinuedThe post Liver King upgraded to a Royal Oak Offshore for his July 4th Las Vegas jaunt appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Having successfully pulled off the first large-scale watch fair in Switzerland since the pandemic started – and the first expanded event that included Baselworld transplants like Rolex and Patek Philippe – the organisers of Watches & Wonder will be doing it again next year. Watches & Wonders 2023 will take place in Geneva from March 27 to April 2, 2023 – though those are “provisional dates” according to the organisers. But before that the event will take place in two cities in China. First on the tropical resort island of Hainan from October to December 2022 where it will happen simultaneously in Haikou and Sanya. The CDF Mall in Sanya Last year’s W&W; at the West Bund Art Centre in Shanghai Each of these respective events will be taking place in a shopping mall operated by one of the country’s two primary duty-free retailers, China Tourism Group (CTG) in Haikou and China Duty Free Group (CDF) in Sanya. And then from November 23 to 27, W&W; will move to the West Bund Art Center in Shanghai, where it took place in previous years. Intriguingly, the announcement the 2023 event in Geneva begins with “Watches and Wonders announces… its first provisional dates for 2023”. And it omits the list of exhibiting brands. That is perhaps a hint that next year’s event will not have the same exhibitors as this year, reflecting widely discussed tensions between the various exhibiting brands and groups.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Wondering if Timex Watches are any good? Check out the history, popular models, and all you need to know about this iconic brand!
Quill & Pad
Ken Gargett had intended this article to be a thorough look at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. But he realized that would take a book. So he then thought that he would restrict it to his two all-time favorites, Château Rayas and Henri Bonneau, but even that seemed extreme and surely they each deserve a piece on their own. So Henri Bonneau it is.
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Editor’s Note: In honour of Thor: Love and Thunder hitting theaters July 8th, we decided to revisit our favorite watches worn by The Avengers cast. Like their roles in the films, the spectrum of watches are diverse, ranging from top-tier brands like Patek Philippe and Rolex to smaller independents like Urwerk. Scroll down to discover their … ContinuedThe post What watches do The Avengers wear in real life? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Snobbery is an unfortunate element, at times, within the watch community. Fortunately, there are many moments where #watchfam comes together - charity auctions for Ukraine and breast cancer are just a few examples. But on social media, where much of the dialogue surrounding watches happens these days, sometimes you need to bring a riot shield to … ContinuedThe post To exhibit, or not exhibit, quartz movements? Your answers to the question appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Last week, CNN Travel reported that a tourism chief in Naples had proposed a solution for prospective visitors who were worried about visiting the region. The comment came in the wake of French actor Daniel Auteuil having his Patek Philippe watch stolen during his recent stay. CNN Travel writes: “Italian news agency ANSA reported last … ContinuedThe post Italian tourism chief believes hotel-provided plastic watches are the solution to the threat of watch theft appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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It was the end of last year at the Time+Tide Club party. Drinks were poured and Santa hats were circulated. Watches were admired and discussed. There were further drinks. Impressed by the horological range on display, Andrew suddenly decided we should shoot some video of different people discussing their watches and unpacking the personal stories … ContinuedThe post Every Watch Tells a Story: “How long will it take you to namedrop Hugh Jackman?” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Grand Seiko’s Evolution 9 collection greatly expanded at this year’s Watches and Wonders, with no less than five new additions. Among those we find today’s offering - the Grand Seiko SBGC249 and SBGC251 Spring Drive Chronograph GMTs. The idea isn’t exactly novel for Grand Seiko; in fact, one of the models celebrates the 15th anniversary of … ContinuedThe post The Grand Seiko SBGC249 and SBGC251 are complicated additions to the Evolution 9 collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
First, I made a rudimentary clock. Then I made a rudimentary watch. Then I flew into a fit of rage.
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As an experiment, Zach spent one week wearing his Longines minute repeating pocket watch, over a century old, in the 21st century.The post What is it really like to wear a pocket watch in the 21st century? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Does anyone really care how many jewels their watch has? Watchmaker Ashton Tracy thinks that you’d be surprised how many people do as they've been duped by a vintage practice of announcing the amount of movement jewels on watch dials. What is the real story here?
Hodinkee
From art deco gems to fun-loving Swatches, here are the best watches from the men's fashion event of the season.
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Grand Seiko has found success in modernising their back catalogue, taking case design cues from the 1967 original 44GS and powering them by their latest movement technology. As the fifth instalment in the 55th anniversary of the 44GS series, the Grand Seiko SBGP017 continues this trend, though it brings previously seen elements together in fresh … ContinuedThe post The Grand Seiko SBGP017 raises a refined middle finger to movement snobs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Musically inspired watches have been around for quite some time. Here are five that truly stand out with their designs.The post From Frank Sinatra to Queen: 5 musically inspired watches you should know appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watchmaking is a traditional art form, and its heritage often generates a strong connection between client and manufacturer. But we’re in the 21st century now, so to only create designs that are evocative of what we have traditionally seen over the last century would be a disservice. We need pioneers to revisit what it means … ContinuedThe post HYT reinterpret the classic moonphase with their futuristic Moon Runner Supernova Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the story behind the watch, its evolution over the years, famous (and infamous) wearers, the classic references, and the contemporary versions you should be checking out. This week it’s the Rolex … ContinuedThe post How the Rolex Submariner went from bulletproof tool watch to stone-cold classic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
Just like watches, father figures come in all shapes, sizes, and budgets. Here's what we'd buy for our eight favorite *loosely serious* paternal archetypes.
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Dell Curry, a former NBA player in his own right, brought the Crown to the Warriors' coronation.
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After watching the new Top Gun sequel, watch collectors may be eyeing for a new pilot's watch. We, at Deployant, are surely more than happy to help.
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Editor’s note: “Non, je ne regrette rien,” is a phrase that few watch lovers can truthfully utter when it comes to their collections. Whether it’s due to buying a watch sight unseen or the fickle nature of your evolving taste, most of us have experienced buyer’s remorse – a condition that Shane deftly explains in … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: The 7 stages of watch buyer’s remorse (when you just don’t click with that new timepiece…) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A Citizen Chronomaster shows a HAQ watch (High Accuracy Quartz) can be the cornerstone of any collection.The post Why I bought the Citizen Chronomaster and succumbed to the allure of High Accuracy Quartz appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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If your wrist has gone purple, it’s usually a sign that you’ve put your watch on far too tightly. Not anymore. Purple is having a moment in the watch world and it’s not altogether unexpected. Last year, the experts from the Pantone Institute announced that purple would be the colour of 2022. Except the specific hue would … ContinuedThe post Power to the purple! Violate your wrist with the Pantone Institute’s colour of 2022 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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