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We started the visit with a viewing of the vintage automata pieces made by Pierre Jaquet Droz. Jaquet Droz is famous for automata. On entering the room we were startled by this figurine which looked amazingly realistic. First a Singing Bird Clock. 3 day power reserve with automata having the same power reserve. The birdsRead More
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Personally, I don’t need an excuse to buy a watch for myself. But I have, many times, used certain milestones as justification for a purchase whenever they have come under scrutiny. So whether or not you genuinely want to buy a timepiece to commemorate a special time in your life, or whether you just want … ContinuedThe post 6 milestones / gifting occasions that you should buy a watch for (that also make good excuses to buy for yourself) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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It may come as news to you (but not to our second biggest audience group by city, after Sydney) that people from Melbourne have a thing for wearing black. Some say it’s an inherently arty nature. You never know when you’re going to be invited to a gallery launch, after all. Being from Melbourne, we … ContinuedThe post The best watches to wear with black – Part 1, featuring Rolex, Omega, Hublot and Panerai appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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You could argue that matching watches with a black outfit is the easiest of all scenarios - any watch you choose is hardly going to clash. But while it’s safe, it’s also an opportunity, because when it’s done well, it can be unforgettable. When we put the question to you, our readers and followers - … ContinuedThe post The best watches to wear with black – Part 2, featuring Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Tudor and Bulgari appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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For generations, the business of buying and selling watches has remained remarkably stable. But all that’s changed in the digital age. This is your guide to watch buying in the 21st century, which originally appeared in our buying guide NOW, which you can download here. You can’t buy the above watch. It was made in a … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: The horologist’s guide to the galaxy appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: Steel is all the rage these days, with premiums for coveted models exceeding that of the comparable gold version. This fact alone is a compelling argument for gold. But it can be tricky to know when and how to wear it. After all, you may not want to rock into the office with … ContinuedThe post When is it OK to wear a gold watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Fortis partners with the Swiss Air Force aerobatic formation team PC-7 TEAM, with a Aeromaster chronograph and a day date. Details here.
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Congratulations. You’ve decided to join one of the premier families in the watchmaking universe. That first decision to buy Rolex is seen by many as a rite of passage all watch lovers should experience at some point during their collecting career, and it’s one we support wholeheartedly. Since the renaissance of mechanical watchmaking began in the … ContinuedThe post 5 things you need to know before you buy Rolex for the first time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: In the watch world we like to talk about trends. But the trends we’re talking about are pretty macro - after all, we’re talking a five-year production cycle, not five weeks. Fast fashion, watches are not. Having said that, one of the more prevalent trends is colour. Big, bold watches that stand out … ContinuedThe post They don’t come much brighter than the Hublot Big Bang Red Magic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Chopard is one of the great secrets of the watchworld. The brand, which is better known for its feminine jewellery collections, produces some truly phenomenal watches, of a style and quality that rivals the best in the business. Take, for example, the Chopard L.U.C XPS Twist Qualité Fleurier (QF). It’s a gorgeous dress watch with … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Chopard L.U.C XPS Twist Qualité Fleurier brings style, substance and sustainability to the table appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: We originally ran Andy’s interview with John a few years back, but seeing a spectacular Longines Weems that was awarded to a Submarine School captain in 1943 reminded us of just how cool this guy and his collection is – well worth a second look. John, AKA @barnfindwatches, is a family man and … ContinuedThe post How to find the perfect barn find watch, according to @barnfindwatches (hint, it take time) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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It’s black. It’s inspired by Bobber bikes from the ’50s. And it could be yours. Our competition to win a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle is open. Entrants can also win one of hundreds of premium ballistic nylon Time+Tide NATO straps instantly. Enter to win a Royal Enfield Stealth Black Time+Tide Special Edition Motorcycle … ContinuedThe post Our Royal Enfield competition is open – enter now to win a Stealth Black Time+Tide Classic 500 Special Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: For whatever reason, I’m on a bit of a back-to-basics kick at the moment. I mean, high complications and high price tags are all well and good, but sometimes you crave the simpler things in life. And I guess for me, right now, the simpler things are watches. Only hang on - plot … ContinuedThe post Looking for a great all-rounder that won’t break the bank? How about the Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: If we’re being completely honest, there’s one clear hero on this list. And it’s the old guy and his Rolex at the end. So if you’re time-poor, scroll on down to the bottom and have a look. Yes, even if you’ve seen it before. It gets better every time. Bless you, Antiques Roadshow. … ContinuedThe post 5 of the greatest watch moments on Antiques Roadshow (and if you don’t tear up on the last one, there’s something wrong with you) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Geneva watch auction season is rolling around again, and one of the stars of the show is this watch, a 1989 Rolex Daytona in gold. It’s being auctioned by Phillips, at their Geneva Watch Auction: Nine, on May 11 and 12. From the dial side, it seems to be a stock standard reference 16528; in … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Gold Rolex Daytona gifted by F1 legend Ayrton Senna to be auctioned in Geneva appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: It takes a special kind of swag to not only get your hands on the hottest watches on the market, but to then decide to do some aftermarket mods on them. If you’ve got that level of swag and lean towards diamonds, you should probably meet Greg Yuna. We chatted to him last … ContinuedThe post “They’re impossible to get, and guys like me ruin them.” Greg Yuna on custom watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll probably have realised that podcasts are hot AF RN. And amidst the true crime and soft, NPR-esque tones of highbrow interviewers sits a growing niche of horology-themed pods. Robin Swithinbank (a modern gentleman if ever there was one) asks a selection of the industry’s heavyweights what watch-related … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: 6 watch podcasts you should be listening to right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: There are few things I love more than a good hypothetical, and this is a doozy. The rules? $20,000 to spend ONLY on watches that you don’t already own. It’s a surprisingly tricky challenge and, when done right, really makes you hone down what you want in watches. Also, it’s a small enough … ContinuedThe post The perfect $20,000 watch collection, according to the T+T team … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: There were some notable absences at Baselworld 2019. A new Milgauss from Rolex, a new Monaco from TAG Heuer; in fact, the only birthday that happened on schedule, apart from the barnstorming return of Doxa in time for its 130th, was the glorious profusion of Zenith El Primero models. But no missing model was quite … ContinuedThe post ‘Too big, too chunky, not versatile…’ Why the Fifty-Eight was the answer to this guy’s Tudor Black Bay blues … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A few weeks ago, New Zealand, Australia and indeed the world were shocked by the horrific violence perpetrated against the Muslim community in Christchurch. In the aftermath of this event, what stood out was the overwhelming response, on all fronts, from political leaders, through to local and international communities. It can be seen in the … ContinuedThe post NEWS: RedBar New Zealand teams up with Magrette to raise money for Christchurch shooting victims appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Maybe I’m getting old and grumpy (I am), or maybe it’s a genuine shift driven by the increasing visibility and Instagramability of this hobby/lifestyle choice/money pit we call watch collecting, but I’m noticing an increasing homogeneity in what people are collecting. Steel sports this, royal that, unobtainable the other. Where are the weird, interesting and … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Going to a watch meet-up? Leave the Sub at home appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Do we ever see adverts calling an Audi A3 a “ladies’ car”, a Porsche 911 or Toyota LandCruiser a “men’s car”? Nope. So, when even the notoriously non-PC motor industry refrains from classifying cars in mutually exclusive gender terms, why does the watch industry persist in doing so? Now, men and women are clearly different. … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Forget men and women, watches don’t need genders appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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I think that this is actually a pretty sharp release if you're comfortable spending within this bracket. Let's take a quick look at the Seiko SLA033 dive watch - a modern tribute to the Seiko 6105 "Willard."
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Let’s face it, the fair has been a bit of a mixed bag. There’s been a range of good, bad, and downright ugly watches lurking in these halls. I never expect to walk in the door and love everything, but as with most years I’ve certainly found a few odds and ends that grabbed my … ContinuedThe post LIST: From simple to surprising and complex - our 3 Patek Philippe picks from Basel 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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You can get a pretty good sense of the overarching themes of Baselworld by listening to the chatter in the halls, press centre and even the sausage cart outside. And, along with smaller crowd sizes and uncertain futures, one of the main conversational themes was the size of brand collections. In press conferences, words like … ContinuedThe post LIST: 6 Seikos you need to know from Basel 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Prospex is Seiko-speak for “Professional Specification”, a family of professionally oriented tool-watches that was born in 1968 and built to last. And, Seiko being Seiko, that build quality is legendary. As such, these watches have attracted a cult following, in both the actual and desk-diving fraternities. Now, at their press conference at Baselworld 2019, Seiko … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Seiko has just announced the Prospex LX collection – these are the watches and what you need to know about them appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Details of the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversry Limited edition. Full article with photographs and details on the watch, incl specs and price.
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G-SHOCK announced as the “Official Partner to HM Armed Forces” and “Official Partner to the Ministry of Defence”.
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The brief was to write a range of things you’re looking forward to seeing at Baselworld. And yes, I’m looking forward to the new Milgauss as much as anyone, and, like Felix, I want to see some hot hot heat in the 5-10k price point, as well as - like Sandra wished - a regular production Zenith … ContinuedThe post LIST: 1 thing Andrew is looking forward to seeing at Baselworld 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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As far as high-comps departments go, Jaeger-LeCoultre is right up in the most rarefied air of exhilarating places to be for a young watchmaker. But first, how to get there? What traits and qualities does JLC look for in the process of hiring the best and brightest new watchmakers? Stéphane Belmont, Director of Heritage and … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Get a job in the high complications department at Jaeger-LeCoultre appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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