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The aviation tool-watch genre. Cartier Santos (1904), the WWII B-Uhr, the French Type 20 flyback, the RAF Mark XI, the Breitling Navitimer.
Louis Cartier built it in 1904 for his aviator friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, who was fed up fumbling for his pocket watch mid-flight. 121 years later the square case with exposed screws is still the sharpest dress-sports piece on the shelf. Here is how it got there.
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All this week we’ve been asking people what Panerai means to them, and we couldn’t think of a better way of wrapping it up than hearing from Panerai collector – and a man with an eye for fine design – Michael S. Michael, or Mickey to most, manages to sum up just what makes Panerai great … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Panerai – the art of the tool watch, explained appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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For lovers of golf, there is now a new sport evolving to accompany the game: watch spotting. Here are some of the best from The Open at Royal Birkdale.
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The reality is that watches are luxury goods, so the ‘need’ to buy them rarely occurs. That means for most, they naturally fall very low (some say too low) on life’s list of priorities, and most definitely do not out-rank things like kids, mortgages and school fees. And unless your partner shares your passion, I’d … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Let your significant other know you’re buying a watch – 8 strategies for success appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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How much is too much when you're shopping around for a quartz watch? Anyone got any favorite quartz pieces that go beyond the call of duty in implementing something more substantial than your run-of-the-mill $5 quartz movements?
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This is Part 3 of our series on Movas Watches, where we follow Sean Wai on the process of designing a watch from scratch.
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Why even bother even wearing a watch these days? There must be more convenient ways to tell the time than to wear an watch? I got curious...and a Seiko 5.
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Moser releases yet another quirky statement piece following its line of ‘unusual’ watches. From Swiss cheese cased watches, to Apple watch look-a-like “Zzzz
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Laurent Ferrier and Urwerk post a glimpse of the timepiece they’re producing as a joint effort for Only Watch 2017 on Instagram: The Arpal1
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The big watch news of the week has been the announcement of the unique watches being auctioned off to raise funds for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the seventh bi-annual instalment of Only Watch. And while everyone’s (rightly) excited about the Patek, F.P. Journe and Tudor unique pieces, we’re pretty sure that they’ll quickly move into … ContinuedThe post LIST: Forget the Patek, here are 5 lots from Only Watch 2017 you might actually have a chance on appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The story in a second The most eagerly awaited dive watch release from Seiko…ever? Seiko were relative latecomers to the professional dive watch game, coming some 10 years after the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and the Rolex Submariner. Released in 1965, the legendary Seiko 62MAS (ref. 6217) was Japan’s first professional dive watch and inspired a … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Is the Seiko Prospex SLA017 62MAS re-creation their best dive watch ever? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Omega honours the film legacy of secret service agent 007, Commander of the British Royal Navy, James Bond with the Seamaster Diver 300M Commander’s Watch.
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Every two years, the most discerning (and well-heeled) of collectors gird their loins for battle; as they will this year for unique pieces at the Only Watch 2017 charity auction.
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Until 24 July, London’s world-famous department store – Harrods – will devote both its Brompton Road windows and Fine Watch Room to a timepiece takeover entitled Re-Editions.
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For 14 years, he was the enfant terrible of the luxury watch world, but now, with a little help from Jean-Claude Biver and Zenith, George Bamford has at last come in from the cold.
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Every time a bunch of watch guys get together and have a few drinks, this old chestnut rears its head: “What if you could only wear one watch?” It’s a question loathed and loved in equal measure. Loved because it forces you to distill your values, tastes and hoarding tendencies into a single piece, which … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The dreaded ‘If you could only wear one watch’ question appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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German based Archimede is one of those small brands that quietly go about their business, sticking to their niche and making some excellent watches with minimal fuss. And while their catalogue offers a full suite of products, from dress to diver, it’s pilots that they’re best known for. And while Archimede’s design has evolved a … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Archimede Pilot 42 GMT – proven quality at a price that’s hard to beat appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In this week's Throwback Sundays, we look at six watch recommendations for a casual long weekend holiday, from brands such as Seiko, TAG Heuer, and Swatch.
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Swiss watch exports posted their highest month of growth in May of 2017; its highest in over four years.
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Amidst the 70s Quartz crisis, a new breed of watches barged onto the haute style scene that would forever change the world’s mind-set on the versatility of a timepiece. This is the story of the Luxury Sports Watch.
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We spotted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wearing a timepiece that you don't see everyday. Check out this weeks edition of Spot the Watch!
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Our hands-on review of the Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch – 90th Anniversary, with improvements made to the reissue. With full specs and price.
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This week Mike and Kaz have the first (of most likely many) discussions about the oddly polarizing topic of watch straps in horology. Some folks love swapping out straps/bracelets and some others think it's a sin - what's your stance?
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In this week's Throwback Sundays, we take a look at six watch recommendations for an excellent Father's Day gift, from brands such as Rolex and Longines.
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Looking to spend some serious cash on a new timepiece and want to know about investment value? Stop right there, you're asking the wrong question.The post OPINION: Buying a new watch? Don’t even think about investment value appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RR Auction lists Al Capone’s platinum and diamond-studded pocket watch at their June Gangsters, Outlaws, and Lawmen sale complete with a signed affidavit provided by the Chicago mob boss’ great-grandson.
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A lot of watch conversation happens in high places. So it should come as no surprise that our recent trip to Monaco, where we spent a good four days standing at bars and in VIP lodges with celebrities and billionaires, yielded a ‘My Watch Story’. The subject is Will, and he manages a raft of … ContinuedThe post MY WATCH STORY: Will’s Perrelet Dual Time Skeleton Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We wear the Bell & Ross BR03-93 RS17 for a week and present a photo essay of the watch in a lifestyle setting to showcase its versatility.
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In this week's Throwback Sundays, we look at six watch recommendations for the 2017 Champions League winners, featuring Rolex, Hublot, and Audemars Piguet.
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Andre Agassi’s response to the question, “Are you into watches?” didn’t exactly go to script. “Not at all. I have no interest in them,” he said. It’s not the first time we’ve spoken at length to someone who doesn’t identify as a ‘watch person’ per se. Mark Bouris is one, Mark Richards another. But this … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Why I love my watch – with Andre Agassi appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Heitis Watch Company Chronograph review - straight-froward, racing inspired grab-and-go quartz chronograph - check out the review!
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