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The Early Visionaries of Independent Watchmaking
In a cry for recognition, independent watchmakers found strength in unity through the formation of L’Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants.
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These are the watches the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, actually wears
Jordan Belfort wears two LVMH watches as his daily wearers while savagely roasting other users on the social media platform TikTok.The post These are the watches the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, actually wears appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Downsizing to 36mm opens up a world of value – this TAG Heuer Chronograph is the solid-gold proof
I love vintage reissues, especially smaller sizes truer to the originals, but do you know what? When you appreciate the delights of 36-38mm watches, you’ll also find that the joy is threefold. There are real bargains to be found on the pre-loved market, the comfort is sublime, plus you also have a better chance of … ContinuedThe post Downsizing to 36mm opens up a world of value – this TAG Heuer Chronograph is the solid-gold proof appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Unscrupulous retailers, unattainable watches: An open letter of despair about the watch world
Editor’s note: We got this letter from a Time+Tide reader in Germany who was wracked with frustration and despair. He was writing in response to this article we ran last week about the negative impact of hype and high prices on watch collecting. Alessandro’s anguish was particularly directed at certain brands who, he feels, seem … ContinuedThe post Unscrupulous retailers, unattainable watches: An open letter of despair about the watch world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Reinhard Meis: the almost forgotten hero in the creation of the Lange design DNA
We caught up with Reinhard Meis, the almost forgotten hero of the early Lange years, and managed to get him to talk to us about his work and philosophy.
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EDITOR’S PICK: Matthew McConaughey and the tale of his dad’s fake Rolex
Editor’s note: It’s Father’s Day in the northern hemisphere this weekend. Frankly, that’s a good enough excuse for us to relive this glorious yarn from Matthew McConaughey about his dad’s love for “shady deals” that led him to make a regrettable purchase from the back of a van belonging to a man called Chicago John… … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Matthew McConaughey and the tale of his dad’s fake Rolex appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Tim Mosso Interviewed By Elizabeth Doerr On How The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Launched His Love Of Watches On ‘Talking Time With Tim’ Podcast
Elizabeth Doerr guest stars on this episode of the Tim Mosso podcast but turns the tables when she ends up interviewing Tim about his history as a collector, his experience with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, and his views of the 90th anniversary of this famed watch. Elizabeth and Tim discuss the Reverso series at length and reflect on their favorite models from its 90-year history.
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Your need-to-know guide to Minase Watches – the Japanese Prime Minister’s choice of hand-crafted wristwear
Eyebrows were raised when the long-serving Japanese Prime Minister Shinso Abe wore a bright blue piece of wristwear while attending the G20 summit a few years back, proving himself to be a watch aficionado with a taste for craftsmanship. He was wearing a Minase Divido, and that sparked many an online discussion. Personally, I’ve been … ContinuedThe post Your need-to-know guide to Minase Watches – the Japanese Prime Minister’s choice of hand-crafted wristwear appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Announcing the ‘Pink Dial Project’ – an auction of pink prototypes in aid of breast cancer
The watch industry has always had a charitable streak, but never as conspicuously as it does today. Charity auctions have been a key part of the industry’s calendar for years, with the Only Watch Auction that raises money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, earning headlines for the watches if offers and the money it contributes. Lately … ContinuedThe post Announcing the ‘Pink Dial Project’ – an auction of pink prototypes in aid of breast cancer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Illustrious Alumni of Audemars Piguet Renaud & Papi
We shine the spotlight on a generation of concepteur horlogers who emerged from watchmaking’s most storied technical powerhouse.
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#Kixntix: The Seiko Prospex Save The Ocean “Antarctica” and the icy cool comfort of Nike Dunk Highs
Seiko diving watches are invariably fantastic. But we all eagerly anticipate the deep blue hues and structured dials of the Save The Ocean releases which, for me, are yearly high points within the Prospex range for dial art, coming close to the brilliance of big brother Grand Seiko, but at great prices. Here, we’re pairing … ContinuedThe post #Kixntix: The Seiko Prospex Save The Ocean “Antarctica” and the icy cool comfort of Nike Dunk Highs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Should you get buried wearing a favourite watch or is it the ultimate waste of time?
Jazz legend Miles Davis was buried with one of his beloved trumpets nestling by his side. The Beat Generation novelist William Burroughs was laid to rest with a loaded revolver, a sword cane, a ballpoint pen, a fedora and a joint. Frank Sinatra’s coffin meanwhile included a bottle of Jack Daniel’s, a pack of Camel … ContinuedThe post Should you get buried wearing a favourite watch or is it the ultimate waste of time? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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George Daniels Millennium Wristwatch With High Estimate Of £300,000 To Be Auctioned By Bonhams
With auction prices soaring, it’s a good time for an auction house to be offering rare timepieces by the world’s best independent watchmakers. George Daniels and Roger Smith made a series of 50 Millennium wristwatches back in 1999, and Bonhams is now offering one in its sale on June 16, 2021 with a high estimate of £300,000. Don't be surprised if it goes for much more than that, though.
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Women We Love: Jessica Owens of New York
Jessica “J.J.” Owens, who started collecting watches at the age of 14, shares with us her ethos and approach as well as her unwavering passion for vintage Rolex.
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Antiques Roadshow crowd shocked by valuation of Omega Speedmaster
It was only a couple of weeks ago that we spotted a rare Rolex Submariner on Antiques Roadshow, the valuation of which left its owner with tears in his eyes. The team at Antiques Roadshow have now served up another horological treat, with a gentleman bringing in his Omega Speedmaster for the experts to study … ContinuedThe post Antiques Roadshow crowd shocked by valuation of Omega Speedmaster appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The dark panache of the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Bol d’Or Mirabaud
The Bol d’Or Mirabaud is the world’s biggest inland lake regatta, running the length of Lake Geneva, and Hublot is celebrating its eighth consecutive year as official timekeeper, with a brand new version of its 45mm Classic Fusion Chronograph, the Classic Fusion Chronograph Bol d’Or Mirabaud. Hublot knows how to pluck at our heartstrings, with … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The dark panache of the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Bol d’Or Mirabaud appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watch vs Wild – Epic photo essay of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic on the wrist in rugged Tasmania
There was a moment during the all-action Tasmanian launch of the Rado Captain Cook in high-tech ceramic that neatly summed up how this launch was different to others. It was an awkward one if I’m completely honest. Because after diving into the six-degree temperature water of a lake at Derby, in the north east of … ContinuedThe post Watch vs Wild – Epic photo essay of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic on the wrist in rugged Tasmania appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye: World’s Best Whisky Of The Year 2021, But Opinions Are Divided
The Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye was judged "World Whisky of the Year" for 2021; however professional opinions range from “a joyous experience” to "threatening to trigger the gag reflex." Ken Gargett throws caution to the wind and shares his thoughts on this opinion-splitting Canadian rye here.
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Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Triptych: its a hattrick with this new trio of accessible watches!
Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein collaboration again: A Triptych of watches - a day date, a regulator, and a chronograph. Details with commentary.
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History Of Ferrari Watches: Girard-Perregaux Pour Ferrari
In this non-chronological multipart series called “History of Ferrari Watches,” Elizabeth Doerr takes us through a comprehensive look into the Girard-Perregaux Pour Ferrari collaboration, which took place between 1993 and 2004 and culminated in the Girard-Perregaux Pour Ferrari Tribute to Enzo Ferrari Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges perpetual calendar chronograph.
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Grand Seiko opens new boutique in SoHo, NYC in partnership with Watches of Switzerland
I know some of you may be thinking: “Doesn’t Grand Seiko already have a boutique in SoHo?” The storefront that opened last year was a pop-up exhibition, dubbed The Nature of Time in honour of the US exclusive four seasons collection. That exhibition has now closed, but Grand Seiko, in partnership with Watches of Switzerland, … ContinuedThe post Grand Seiko opens new boutique in SoHo, NYC in partnership with Watches of Switzerland appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Do you secretly have a fortune worth of watches sitting in your drawer?
Most watch collectors know, down to the dollar, how much each of their watches are worth. But there’s an even bigger number of watch owners who have no idea of their watches’ true value. In fact, new data from a Watchfinder & Co report, suggests that $60 billion of watches could be gathering dust in … ContinuedThe post Do you secretly have a fortune worth of watches sitting in your drawer? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Keen to get a discount on Rolex? With the help of eBay, it’s possible
Rolex is a brand that some collectors love to hate. No one is disputing they are a brand that makes some of the best watches in the world, but frustration can arise in enthusiast circles around lack of supply and exorbitant prices on the secondary market. Over the last nine months or so, eBay has … ContinuedThe post Keen to get a discount on Rolex? With the help of eBay, it’s possible appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Drake’s most low-key watch is still the wristwear of a stone-cold baller
As you’d expect from a musical superstar, the Drake watch collection is spectacular. From Richard Mille to Patek Philippe, Drake seems to have just about every desirable watch there is. It’s such a good collection in fact, we once compared it to the collection of Jay-Z, who is no horological slouch himself. But what is … ContinuedThe post Drake’s most low-key watch is still the wristwear of a stone-cold baller appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The People’s Choice Award for the most innovative watch of Watches & Wonders goes to…
Recap: after this year’s Watches & Wonders, Wei Koh of Revolution, Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello, Frank Geelen of Monochrome, and our very own Andrew McUtchen of Time+Tide came together to talk, slash, argue over which were the best releases. They selected their faves in four different categories and then asked viewers and readers to make … ContinuedThe post The People’s Choice Award for the most innovative watch of Watches & Wonders goes to… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Captain of Industry: Rado Raises the Bar With the New Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Watches
Rado is most often associated with ceramic watches, ultra durable and modern. The company carries that history in their DNA with a hundred years of bringing innovation to the world of timekeeping.
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New: Corum Golden Bridge Automatic With Panoramic Sapphire Case – celebrating 10 years of the automatic
Corum celebrates 10 years of the Golden Bridge Automatic, with a new release with 4 new models, in a panoramic, one-piece sapphire case.
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From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice
Celebs keep the G-Shock craze alive.The post From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The new Oris Hölstein Edition is a cool grey vision of a Big Crown future
The Oristas out there eagerly anticipate the annual Oris Hölstein Edition, and the Big Crown is a beloved staple of the range. Recent additions have been strong with the new Caliber 400 making its Aquis debut, and the Big Crown cherry-candy delight of Fratello’s bronze-cased limited edition here. Despite the distinctive looks of the short-lugged … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The new Oris Hölstein Edition is a cool grey vision of a Big Crown future appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Origins of Independent Watchmaking
The English legacy in watchmaking and its enduring significance through the work of the pioneers.