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VIDEO: “I want something created by a person, not a production line” – 3 key quotes from a watch-obsessed tattooist

Patek Philippe Calatrava Jan 10, 2017

VIDEO: “I want something created by a person, not a production line” – 3 key quotes from a watch-obsessed tattooist

Today we’re taking another look at a video that explores the connection between tattooing and watchmaking with world-famous ink-master Benjamin Laukis. The watch in focus here is his TAG Heuer Calibre 18 Telemeter. Other watches in Ben’s enviable stable include an A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk and a Tiffany dialled Patek Philippe Calatrava. The man knows his … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: “I want something created by a person, not a production line” – 3 key quotes from a watch-obsessed tattooist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Video: The Birth Of Silicon (The watch that changed the world)

Video: The Birth Of Silicon (The watch that changed the world)

The realization of the groundbreaking watch that the Freak was destined to be necessitated the use of materials never before used in watchmaking. And thus was born the age of silicon in horology. But who was it that proposed this space age material for use in a watch?

Unifying Time - The World Time Chronograph, Ref. 5930

Patek Philippe World Time collections Dec 31, 2016

Unifying Time - The World Time Chronograph, Ref. 5930

The term “World Time” is an integral part of today’s watchmaking vocabulary, but its origins are relatively new in the grand horological scheme of things. Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley takes a look at the history of the Patek Philippe World Time collections and the fascinating stories they have to tell, with a little help from Patek Philippe’s Head of Watch Development, Mr. Philip Barat.

Riding with the “Freaks”

Ulysse Nardin up Dec 29, 2016

Riding with the “Freaks”

Keith W. Strandberg, Editor in Chief, Revolution USA goes for a motorbike ride with Patrik Hoffmann, president and CEO of Ulysse Nardin, up in the Swiss Alps.

Best Complication - TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T

TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T Dec 27, 2016

Best Complication - TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T

The COSC-Certified tourbillon chronograph that made the Swiss watch industry have to rethink its understanding of the term “value”. Revolution’s 2016 Best Complication award goes to, the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T.

In Conversation: Karl-Friedrich Scheufele Part 3 of 3: The Passion of the man

Chopard Dec 26, 2016

In Conversation: Karl-Friedrich Scheufele Part 3 of 3: The Passion of the man

In Conversation: Karl-Friedrich Scheufele Part 3: We explore his love for vintage cars, his affection for fine wines and his great passion for watchmaking.

HANDS-ON: Summer stunner – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m Calibre 5 Titanium

TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m Calibre 5 Dec 21, 2016

HANDS-ON: Summer stunner – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m Calibre 5 Titanium

It might be stating the obvious, but this Aquaracer doesn’t have a tourbillon or a modular case construction. Nor is it a smart watch, or a reissue of a ’70s watchmaking icon. This is a plain old ‘new watch’ from a well known family. No bells, no whistles, just an absolute winner of a watch. On … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Summer stunner – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m Calibre 5 Titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Perpetual Calendar raises the bar

Baume & Mercier Dec 11, 2016

HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Perpetual Calendar raises the bar

Baume & Mercier are known for their value-focused take on traditional watchmaking. Their Clifton and Capeland collections epitomise this approach, offering versatile style at a price that won’t break the bank. Of course, this means some concessions must be made: Cases are usually steel, and complications are of the more down-to-earth variety. But just because this sort … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Perpetual Calendar raises the bar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Two-tone Revival

Montblanc has picked up Dec 7, 2016

Two-tone Revival

Never a brand to simply follow the pack, Montblanc has picked up on one of the hottest trends in contemporary watchmaking and added a clever twist to create the steel and bronze 1958 Automatic Dual Time.

Cartier Roars Into 2017

Cartier Roars Into 2017 Cartier’s Nov 28, 2016

Cartier Roars Into 2017

Cartier’s Fine Watchmaking Club shows off three roaring new timepieces ahead of SIHH 2017.

Q&A;: Satoshi Hiraga, Grand Seiko Master Watchmaker

Grand Seiko Master Watchmaker DEPLOYANT - Nov 22, 2016

Q&A;: Satoshi Hiraga, Grand Seiko Master Watchmaker

Our Q&A; with Seiko & Grand Seiko Master Watchmaker, Satoshi Higara on a variety of watchmaking topics and their recent timepieces created.

LIST: The 15 winning watches of the 2016 GPHG

LIST: The 15 winning watches of the 2016 GPHG

In the early hours of the Australian morning, the watch industry was celebrating its night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) – more commonly known as the Oscars of watchmaking. Fifteen awards were given – along with a special jury prize for the George Daniels Educational Trust – adding up to … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 15 winning watches of the 2016 GPHG appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Tiffany Watches: How a Stationer became a Jeweller-Watchmaker

Tiffany Watches: How a Stationer became a Jeweller-Watchmaker

It's amazing how much watchmaking history Tiffany & Co. possesses and how close they came to actually owning Patek Philippe. There is real provenance here.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Automatic for the people – the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review

Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review Oct 30, 2016

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Automatic for the people – the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review

At their packed Baselworld press conference Seiko announced that 2016 was to be the year of their middle-tier Presage collection. The lion’s share of attention has been on the truly excellent limited edition Presage Chronograph, but there’s a lot to love in the rest of the collection too. Presage honours the spirit of fine mechanical watchmaking … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Automatic for the people – the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

20 years of Excellence expressed with Three initials: L.U.C.

Chopard Louis-Ulysse Chopard L.U.C.)was encouraged Oct 14, 2016

20 years of Excellence expressed with Three initials: L.U.C.

In tribute to Chopard L.U.C.'s 20th, Deployant explores the milestones of one of watchmaking's most under-rated brands with evidence of their excellence

In Memoriam: Günter Blümlein

In Memoriam: Günter Blümlein

We remember the late Günter Blümlein. He was a luminary in the modern watchmaking industry, creating brands with lasting values. He died on Oct 1, 2001.

In Conversation: Stephen Forsey, co-founder Greubel Forsey Part 3

Greubel Forsey Part 3 DEPLOYANT - Jul 20, 2016

In Conversation: Stephen Forsey, co-founder Greubel Forsey Part 3

Part 3 of our tête-à-tête with Greubel Forsey's co-founder Stephen Forsey. He discusses his business, and reveals his personal watchmaking heros.

Sacred Geometry

Sacred Geometry

The creative visions of one Swiss artist and one Swiss watch brand unite to create a timepiece destined to win over the hearts and minds of a new generation.

Maverick Concepts

Audemars Piguet Claude Emmenegger Jun 14, 2016

Maverick Concepts

Appointed recently as the new creative director of Audemars Piguet, Claude Emmenegger is no stranger to the brand or to watchmaking. At SIHH earlier this year, revolution met the creator of the Tradition of Excellence series and the very first Royal Oak Concept in 2002, who has made his mark in the world of horology.

Review: TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T

Bell & Ross May 9, 2016

Review: TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T

In a stunning industry move, TAG Heuer launches the impressive Carrera Heuer-02T, which can easily be known as the most affordable Swiss-made tourbillon watch today.

Review: Rolex Air King

Rolex Air King DEPLOYANT - Apr 23, 2016

Review: Rolex Air King

We review one of the latest novelties from the famed Swiss watchmaker: the Rolex Air King. Click here to find out more about our thoughts on it!

APRP: Training Ground for the Exceptional

APRP: Training Ground for the Exceptional

In a way, how everyone knows everyone who’s anybody, in the business. Back in the late 1980s and early ’90s, mechanical watchmaking was beginning its incredible upswing towards what is now widely known as the “mechanical renaissance”. Big-name brands were once again becoming interested in progressing non-quartz watchmaking, and the small collectors’ market willing to […]

A Word on Haute Horlogerie Finishing

A Word on Haute Horlogerie Finishing

Finishing encompasses a variety of techniques. The application of traditional Genevan/Swiss-style finishing is not unlike writing a sonnet: there is a very particular, strict form you have to follow, but within that form, you are free to express yourself to the limits of your skill and taste. The basic vocabulary includes anglage, or the bevelling […]

Angelo Bonati speaks about one of Panerai’s greatest innovations yet

Panerai s greatest innovations yet Jan 20, 2016

Angelo Bonati speaks about one of Panerai’s greatest innovations yet

REVOLUTION founder, Wei Koh, sits down with Angelo Bonati and Officine Panerai’s R&D; Director Frédéric Dreyer-Gonzales to better UNDERSTAND the innovation that is Panerai’s new Lo Scienziato Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Titanio and what it represents for watchmaking. Wei: You look great, as usual. Mr. Bonati: Yes, of course, as usual. So, I was really impressed by […]

New Release: HYT H2 Tradition

HYT Jan 9, 2016

New Release: HYT H2 Tradition

HYT rocks the boat again with a unique blend of traditional watchmaking with their unique hydro time display. This SIHH, they release a new version of the H2: the HYT H2 Tradition. “We have always said that we would never create a classic piece. Having said that, this is exactly what we’ve done!“Read More

Q&A; with Nicole Kidman and Omega in Milan

Omega Dec 1, 2015

Q&A; with Nicole Kidman and Omega in Milan

Nicole Kidman joins Omega in Milan for the celebration of over a century of women’s watchmaking. Forever the perfect ambassador, she sits down with the watch press to catch up on her work, her family and her love for watches. Where do you get the courage for the roles you play? I choose my […]

In Conversation: Giles English, Co-Founder Bremont

Bremont DEPLOYANT - Nov 11, 2015

In Conversation: Giles English, Co-Founder Bremont

We sit down for a tête-à-tête with Bremont co-founder Giles English, and talk about the company, the movie Kingsman and the return of industrial watchmaking to England.

Inside The IWC Cal. 59360 Hand-Wound Monopusher Chronograph With Stefan Ihnen - Associate Director Of R&D; At IWC

IWC Cal 59360 Hand-Wound Monopusher Nov 4, 2015

Inside The IWC Cal. 59360 Hand-Wound Monopusher Chronograph With Stefan Ihnen - Associate Director Of R&D; At IWC

The IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher was part of the new fleet of novelties introduced at this year’s edition of Watches & Wonders, the foremost exhibition of fine watchmaking in Asia. In terms of construction, the movement powering the Portofino Monopusher Chronograph belongs to the 59000 family of eight-day hand-wound movements that was first launched in […]

From Seas To Stars - The World Of IWC’s Social And Environmental Commitments

IWC s Social Oct 21, 2015

From Seas To Stars - The World Of IWC’s Social And Environmental Commitments

Earlier this year, IWC released the Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Edition “Le Petit Prince”, featuring an innovative and delightful “jumping star” function. This was unusual for IWC. The Schaffhausen watchmaking company is known for its finely engineered timekeeping instruments that exhibit performance and reliability in every component. It is only in one area - its […]

Unlock Your Time - The Clé De Cartier Flying Tourbillon

Cartier Flying Tourbillon It Oct 12, 2015

Unlock Your Time - The Clé De Cartier Flying Tourbillon

It is impossible to overstate the importance of the calibre 9452 MC in the history of Cartier’s high watchmaking department. Those unfamiliar with the evolution and progress of Cartier Fine Watchmaking will see the calibre 9452 - a manual-winding flying tourbillon - as just another reference in Cartier’s vast panoply of complicated movements. It’s not […]