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Aged to Perfection: The Patina Trend
Christie’s senior watch specialist reflects on the move towards ‘honest’ vintage watches showing ‘patina’.
Results for The 2017-2022 Vintage Market Boom
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The extra-thin automatic Breguet Classique 5157
Breguet is one of the most inventive and innovative classical watch brands in the market today. With its wide product offering, the brand boasts both high-complication timepieces with a hybrid modern twist and simple, elegant time-only watches. The watch that we will examine today is from the latter group, but bears elements quintessential to the brand's design.
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LIST: Do I still rate my top 10 watches of 2017? Uh. Hmmm. Some of them?
There are all kinds of forces at work when you’re under pressure to come up with your ‘best of the year’ lists. There’s end of year fatigue. There’s the hype around new releases, late in the piece. There’s bias of every possible variety. It’s much more clear-eyed in September of the year after. So here … ContinuedThe post LIST: Do I still rate my top 10 watches of 2017? Uh. Hmmm. Some of them? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WATCHSPOTTING: Ozark’s Jason Bateman continues to live his best vintage Rolex Daytona life
In a clip produced by Vanity Fair to coincide with the release of Ozark Season 2 on Netflix, Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and Julia Garner explain Ozark ‘hillbilly’ slang. We’re sure you’ll agree that they all play second fiddle to the 1979 Rolex Daytona hanging casually from Bateman’s wrist throughout. It’s not the first time we’ve spotted it on Bateman … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Ozark’s Jason Bateman continues to live his best vintage Rolex Daytona life appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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News: JeweLuxe returns to Singapore this October with 11 Independent Watchmakers in the show
Following the successful inaugural run in 2017, JeweLuxe returns from 12th to 21st October 2018. This year, Deployant is the Official Watch Media.
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INTRODUCING: Bridging time - the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Tourbillon
The release of Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato collection has been anything but a slow burn. Beginning in 2016 with a limited-edition tribute to the 1975 original, the La Chaux-de-Fonds based manufacturer wasted no time in expanding their offerings. And in 2017 they released a fully-fledged collection of three-handed sports watches. This year, we not only see sporty … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Bridging time – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Homage to a Bygone Era - The Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921
The American 1921 pays tribute to two vintage Vacheron Constantin references by combining the design of both watches into one.
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The Lange Way to the Top
Vintage cars, fine watchmaking and the future of our industry with A Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid.
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BREAKING NEWS: Is the Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday II” going to drop today?
In January 2017, Omega announced, with zero fanfare, a limited edition Speedmaster, made in collaboration with Fratello Watches, called Speedy Tuesday, named after the popular hashtag. Four-and-a-half hours later, all 2012 watches were gone. Well, hold onto your hats and get ready to flex those credit cards, because it looks like it’s about to happen … ContinuedThe post BREAKING NEWS: Is the Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday II” going to drop today? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: Auction madness - 6 watches you could have bought at the Jerry Lewis estate sale for less than $10k
Famed comedian, actor and director Jerry Lewis, AKA the King of Comedy, died in August 2017 at the age of 91. He left behind the legacy of an incredible career that spanned over 60 years. Known for his slapstick humour, Lewis rose to fame in the ’40s and ’50s as one-half of comedy duo Martin … ContinuedThe post LIST: Auction madness – 6 watches you could have bought at the Jerry Lewis estate sale for less than $10k appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Montblanc 1858 Worltime Geosphere
Montblanc Inspired by the vintage Minerva watches from the 1920s and 30s that were once used in the military, the 1858 collection pays tribute to the 160 years of the
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Bell & Ross new travel watch the BR V2-93 GMT
Bell & Ross released their new GMT model the BR V2-93, a sensible addition to the vintage line. The GMT is available in bracelet and strap and is designed a
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Review: Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm - An Affordable Blast from the Past
With the rise in popularity of vintage watches, brands have been catching on with re-issues of perennial fan-favourites. Hamilton is no different with its latest novelties from Baselworld 2018. But, how does it stack up? In this article, we take an in-depth look at the new Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical.
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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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EDITOR’S PICK: We ask the experts how to build a potentially valuable watch collection
Editor’s note: Nigh on a year ago, Sandra delved into the mercurial, and occasionally murky, world of investing in vintage watches. But rather than start at the already stratospheric Rolex/Patek et al. price point, she decided to focus on something a little more achievable. And while prices on some of the below suggestions have likely already … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: We ask the experts how to build a potentially valuable watch collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Reviving Zenith’s sports range with the Defy Classic
Zenith relaunched the Defy collection at Baselworld 2017 with a futuristic high-beat chronograph the Defy El Primero 21, capable of measuring up to 1/100 th of a second. While its design was ‘new’ to the brand, many collectors familiar with the single star brand bemoaned a dilution of brand design, given the Defy’s sha
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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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Hamilton Chrono-Matic II (9379): Why The Hell Aren’t These More Popular?
Why this particular Hamilton Chrono-matic II isn’t more popular among enthusiasts is beyond me. Near as I can figure it, it's because it straddles that shadowed area of vintage watches that isn’t quite old enough to be “real vintage;” yet it hit the markets about a decade too soon for it to get the praise provided by the horology journalism of today.
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Bronze for the summer: Review Oris Big Crown Pointer Date
Hands-on review of the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date in bronze, a vintage looking watch released at Baselworld 2018. With live images.
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A New Examination of the Swiss Watch Industry
Market Share Goes to the Big and Powerful
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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 Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Commemorative Limited Edition (ref. SLA019)
With another contemporary nod to Seiko’s original hi-beat diver – the 1968 ref. 6159 – a familiar face has received a limited-edition update. Based on the venerable Seiko MM300 dive watch, this commemorative limited edition not only pays tribute to its vintage inspiration with a host of updates, but also to the lush green forests … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Commemorative Limited Edition (ref. SLA019) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Longines Legend Diver is back, and yes, it’s in black. All black
The Longines Legend Diver Watch, a reimagined version of a diving watch from the 1960s, had a dramatic reintroduction in 2017, care of the Milanese bracelet addition - perhaps the best strap hack of the year, period - and now it’s going to set pulses racing even faster with a new version in black PVD. Vital Statistics … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Longines Legend Diver is back, and yes, it’s in black. All black appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five Bi-Colour - a bronze and steel option in 40mm and 36mm
Without a doubt, the standout hit for Oris in recent years has been the Divers Sixty-Five, and for good reason, mind you. First released in 2015, it remained faithful to its inspiration – a model from (you guessed it) 1965 – and nailed the vintage vibe. Instantly becoming a crowd-favourite, and quickly followed up by … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five Bi-Colour – a bronze and steel option in 40mm and 36mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: So, awkward, we’d never noticed the Longines Master Collection, until this watch…
When it comes to Longines’ yearly new releases we are like heatseeking missiles for the vintage fire the brand has at its disposal – few archives are as deep or as versatile as Longines, and it means they can pick and choose between adventurers watches, avant garde designs, classic dress, the options are almost endless and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: So, awkward, we’d never noticed the Longines Master Collection, until this watch… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Keeping illustrious company with the Breguet Reine de Naples 8918
First shown at Baselworld 2017, the stunner that is the Breguet Reine de Naples 8918 in rose gold is my pick of Breguet’s women’s offerings (in Australia) at the moment. Breguet is all proportion, horological order and watchmaking museum elegance. But sprinkle that heritage with 1.46 carats worth of white diamonds and the ghosts of French royalty, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Keeping illustrious company with the Breguet Reine de Naples 8918 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: “Quartz watches will be destroyed by the tsunami of the connected watch,” says TAG Heuer CEO
When ‘smart’, or ‘connected’, watches were first released there was immediate speculation about the impact they would have on the mechanical watch industry. President of the LVMH watch division, and CEO of TAG Heuer, Jean-Claude Biver, continues to think the real pain will ultimately be felt by a different segment of the market altogether. As … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: “Quartz watches will be destroyed by the tsunami of the connected watch,” says TAG Heuer CEO appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Swatch Group 2017 Financial Result and Analysis
We take a quick glance at the recent Swatch Group 2017 financial result, and provide a short analysis on the both the current and future outlook of the conglomerate.
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Ross Povey in Conversation with the One & Only, Eric Ku
Collector and leading dealer Eric Ku is widely regarded as one of the world’s most experienced and passionate voices on vintage Rolex. Owner of the super-authoritative Vintage Rolex Forum, he talks to revolution about his love affair with the brand that wears the crown.
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INTRODUCING: The new Bell & Ross BR V2 Steel Heritage models
With aeronautical instruments remaining a main source of inspiration for Bell & Ross, it’s fair to say they’re passionate about aviation. And while we’ve come to expect flight-ready four-sided designs from the Parisian brand, last year’s third-generation Vintage collection not only evoked the look of instrument panels from aircraft of the 1960s but also featured … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The new Bell & Ross BR V2 Steel Heritage models appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.