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Hands-On: The Breguet Type 20 For Only Watch, With A Vintage Valjoux Movement

A handwound vintage movement and on-point military looks make this one a winner.

Up Close: Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime ‘Only Watch’ ref. 6300A in Stainless Steel

Long the record holder for the most valuable watch at the biennial Only Watch charity auction, Patek Philippe has probably outdone itself this year. For Only Watch 2019, it’s put together a unique version of the most complicated wristwatch it’s ever made, the Grandmaster Chime ‘Only Watch’ ref. 6300A-010 in stainless steel. Now in its 14th year, Only Watch is an auction of one-off timepieces donated by brands, with proceeds going to support medical research. Patek Philippe has claimed the title of the top lot in nearly all Only Watch auctions, including the most recent in 2017 that saw a Patek Philippe ref. 5208T in titanium sell for 6.2 Swiss francs. And in the auction before that, in 2015, the Patek Philippe ref. 5016A in steel sold for 7.3m Swiss francs. But the steel Grandmaster Chime for Only Watch this year will probably exceed those results, albeit by a margin that’s hard to predict. The buyer of “The Only One” will be the special one By most metrics it’s the ultimate watch – not only is it the most complicated wristwatch ever made by Patek Philippe, it is also the most expensive timepiece in the current Patek Philippe catalogue. And then there’s the style of the watch, which is catered exactly to current tastes. In fact, the elements of the watch are so perfectly suited to today’s fads in watch collecting that it might be a clever and discreet in-joke – a bit of humour from the serious Geneva watchmaker. The size and complexity of the Gr...

In-Depth: The A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus, A New Stainless Steel Watch On Bracelet (Live Pics, Full Specs, Pricing And Availability)

Lange & Söhne presents a quiet revolution in steel from Saxony.

Ep #146 Watch Spotting on the Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship

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Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations for the Tastebreakers, From Our Archives (Second Instalment)

Following last week's topic on Tastebreakers, we take a look yet again at six watch recommendations consisting of watches that are often overlooked by many.

Introducing: The IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner Chronograph Edition '80 Years Flight To New York'

A horological commemoration of a French flying boat's first transatlantic passage.

You Are There: Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition 2019 In Singapore

When Patek Philippe announced that a Grand Exhibition was to take place in Singapore this year there was no doubt that GaryG would do his best to attend – and to convince some friends to come along and join the fun. Here he shares some of what he saw during his fascinating trip.

The Best Watch Winders You Can Buy

Revolution Watch Podcast Ep. 14: Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition

In this episode of the Revolution Watch Podcast, we dive right into the biggest Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition ever staged.

Watch Spotting: The Watches Of English Premier League Managers

Eight managers, eight watches, all fun and games.

Must go! and you are invited! Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019

We bring you sneak previews of the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Singapore. And you are invited: From Sept 28 to Oct 13. Details within.

TAG Heuer Monaco 50th Anniversary Watch Unveiled in Tokyo, We Have Photos

The fourth of five limited editions celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Heuer Monaco was unveiled in Tokyo today; Revolution.watch has photos.

The Grey NATO: Episode 89: Our Favorite Watch Complications

GMTs, alarms, and chronographs – oh my!

Introducing: The Apple Watch Series 5 (Live Pics & Pricing)

Titanium, ceramic, and an always-on display!

Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 In Steel

I think we've got a hit on our hands here.

Editorial: Thoughts On Vintage Rolex Parts, And The All-Original Watch

In vintage Rolex collecting, what you see may not be what you get.

Watch Spotting: The Jonas Brothers Wearing Audemars Piguet, Jacob & Co., And Richard Mille At The 2019 VMAs

Three brothers, three killer watches, and one big award.

Seiko Prospex SPB105 Dive Watch

A green dial variant of the 2018 modern reinterpretation of the famous Seiko 6159.

Hands-On: Chanel Boy.Friend Skeleton Watch

Chanel has been slowly but steadily building up its line of mechanical watches powered by high-end, in-house movements. Most notable is the Monsieur de Chanel jump hour, created with the help of respected independent watchmaker Romain Gauthier, who sold a minority stake in his company to Chanel several years ago. Mr Gauthier also had a hand in last year’s Boy.Friend Skeleton, a top of the line variant of Chanel’s fashionable rectangular watch. Fancy mechanics are usually the preserve of men’s watches, but the Boy.Friend Skeleton boasts an impressively thoughtful, open-worked movement, the Calibre 3. In fact, the design and details of the in-house movement show that it was conceived from the ground up with a particular aesthetic goal in mind. It’s the only way to create a skeleton movement that looks as coherent as this does. An especially beautiful detail are the gilded bevels on the outermost frame of the base plate and the sub-seconds, which emphasise the finish and shape of the movement. Chanel circles The Calibre 3 has been constructed to incorporate a series of repeating, interlocking circles, a favourite motif of Chanel’s chief watch designer, Arnaud Chastaingt. The motif starts with the bridges and base plate, which are all brass finish with a frosted surface coated in black amorphous diamond-like carbon (ADLC). A telling indication of the attention to detail put into its construction lies in how the bridges are constructed. Instead of being a sing...

Watch Spotting: A Cartier Panthère In The Original 'Top Gun'

It's still got that loving feeling.

Because who doesn’t want a solid gold DOXA dive watch? 

One of the most random, and awesome watches to emerge from the briny depths of Baselworld was the (very) limited edition Doxa SUB 200 T. On the surface this is a pretty standard vintage reissue, with a big 43mm case in that classic cushion shape, with that classic orange dial, in a dual register layout … ContinuedThe post Because who doesn’t want a solid gold DOXA dive watch?  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watch Spotting: Soccer Star Alex Morgan Wearing A Hublot Big Bang One Click At The USWNT World Cup Championship Parade

A watch that's equal parts patriotic and celebratory.

Breaking News: The George Daniels Space Traveller I Sells For $4.6 Million, Setting A World Record For Any English Watch At Auction

A truly legendary watch commands a serious price at Sotheby's in London.

If you’re interested in Geneva Seal standard watchmaking, this Louis Vuitton ‘high watch collection’ wants to meet you

Louis Vuitton, the watchmaker. As time goes on, this statement is gaining credibility and intrigue. And intrigue is certainly the word I would use to describe this shoot, which involved the Time+Tide team flying to Queenstown in New Zealand with Louis Vuitton to explore the brand’s high watch collection 2019. The setting was, sparing all … ContinuedThe post If you’re interested in Geneva Seal standard watchmaking, this Louis Vuitton ‘high watch collection’ wants to meet you appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda Unique Piece For Only Watch 2019

A cool blue hue replaces red accents on this one-off Barakuda for a good cause.