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Crazy week: the calm before the storm of Watches & Wonders 2022
A calm today, before the storm of Watches & Wonders 2022 and associated watch fairs being held in Geneva. Here a quick rundown on what is coming this week.
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Grand Seiko celebrates the 44GS with a slimmed-down duo of SLGA013 and SLGH009
Never ones to shy away from a party, Grand Seiko release the SLGA013 and SLGH009. Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the 44GS, these Heritage collection pieces offer well-known GS movements, with improvements to their design, allowing for a better fit on-wrist. With stellar dials and Grand Seiko proprietary steel, neither of these 550-piece limited editions … ContinuedThe post Grand Seiko celebrates the 44GS with a slimmed-down duo of SLGA013 and SLGH009 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Why this is the golden age of mechanical watch collecting
If you’re old enough to remember the song Video Killed the Radio Star, you’re also old enough to remember a time when most people wore quartz watches. This was a time of breakdancing, big hair, even bigger shoulder pads, and every song on the radio having at least one saxophone solo. The 80s might have … ContinuedThe post Why this is the golden age of mechanical watch collecting appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The One: The Rolex Daytona Reference 116508 in gold with a green dial
A few months ago, Revolution’s founder acquired his grail watch that’s been the object of his obsession since 2016. He describes what it’s been like living with it.
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VIDEO: Unpacking why the Omega x Swatch BioCeramic MoonSwatch is out of this world
We’re going to call it a space oddity. Albeit it a very welcome one at that. But today’s news that Omega have teamed up with Swatch to create a playful take on the Speedmaster Chronograph in the form of the BioCeramic MoonSwatch has caught the watch world by surprise. In the one corner there’s Omega, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Unpacking why the Omega x Swatch BioCeramic MoonSwatch is out of this world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Forget IWC, Rolex, Tudor, Watches & Wonders: The Hottest Brand Of 2023 IMO + Depthmaster Unboxing
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Black Series makes a welcome return with the stealth of a ninja
It should come as no surprise that a second round of additions to Seiko’s Black Series have arrived, given the instant success of the first few watches. The series perfectly pulls off that stealthy, tactical look without sacrificing legibility or needing third-party modifications, and the four new watches are each full of character that will … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Black Series makes a welcome return with the stealth of a ninja appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Happenings: The Horological Society Of New York To Hold Weekend Classes In Chicago
This next round of classes will be hosted by Oak & Oscar.
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Montblanc Meisterstück Soft Grain Leather: Harnessing The Timeless Luxury Of A Snow-Capped Icon
Montblanc’s earliest history is in pen making, and each of the lifestyle products that followed – watches, jewelry, leather, fragrance, and more – in some way acknowledges the foundational writing instrument. The new Meisterstück leather collection is no exception, paying very evident respect to the pen whose name it shares as Nancy Olson relates.
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Hublot’s signing of Kylian Mbappé as an ambassador reflects the brand’s sporting power
This isn’t going to be a very objective piece, I’m afraid. That’s because I’m a huge admirer of Hublot’s sports-related marketing and their decision to snap up footballing superstar Kylian Mbappé as a brand ambassador is another great example of what they do. Let me explain. Top watch brands are invariably desperate to reinforce their … ContinuedThe post Hublot’s signing of Kylian Mbappé as an ambassador reflects the brand’s sporting power appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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M.A.D.1 Friends Edition From (Not By) MB&F;: Why I Bought It, Why You Can’t (Not Yet Anyway), And Why It’s A Marketing Masterclass – Plus Video of Max Büsser Explaining The Watch And Concept – Reprise
Ian Skellern generally likes relatively restrained, traditional, high-end watches that are not too big for his small wrists. So with its large, high case, blingy, spinning “LOOK AT ME!” rotor on top, and mass-market Miyota movement, the M.A.D.1 ticks all of the boxes on his “may be interesting, but not for me” list. Here he explains why he bought one anyway and his first impressions.
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Smaller 40mm H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Centre Seconds Artic Blue Dial - Hands on Review - New for 2023
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Results Of The March 2022 Ineichen Auction ‘La Vie en Rose’ Of 40 Pink Gold Watches
Ineichen Auctioneers’ first auction of 2022, aptly entitled “La Vie en Rose,” took place in Zurich and online on March 12, 2022. As the name of this auction professed, all 40 of the watches offered in the white glove sale were encased in pink – “rose” – gold. Here, Elizabeth Doerr brings you the results, including five of the less “mainstream” independent offerings and one rarity from an established brand that interested connoisseurs.
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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Nonantième is a fitting birthday celebration of a truly classic watch
It’s not often that a 90th anniversary is celebrated with as much grandeur as say a 50th for example, but Jaeger-LeCoultre like to celebrate a little bit differently. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Nonantième marks 90 years since the introduction of their incredible rectangular flipping watch that has remained relevant throughout every trend and fashion of … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Nonantième is a fitting birthday celebration of a truly classic watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A Week On The Wrist: Ten Of The Biggest, Baddest HODINKEE Reviews Ever
A trove of stories for your Thanksgiving binge-reading (and watching) pleasure.
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New: Casio MRG in the iconic design of the original G-SHOCK
Casio extends their flagship MR-G collection with two new models which is modeled after the iconic design of the original G-SHOCK DW-5000C.
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The Story of Jacob Arabo
Back in the day when established brands reigned supreme, a young watch and jewelry entrepreneur captured a niche market and made it his own. Meet Jacob Arabo, founder of Jacob & Co.
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The New Tissot PRX Quartz With A Full Lume Dial & Rubber Strap Options
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No Corners Cut: The 25-Part Bezel of the G-SHOCK MRG-B5000
G-SHOCK takes on its next chapter with the highest expression of its most iconic watch, formed out of three extreme novel metal alloys and a bezel made of 25 individual parts.
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HODINKEE Radio: Omega, Miami, And A Whole Bunch Of New Watches
We're back from Miami with plenty of watches to talk about.
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A Love of The Sea
Bell & Ross’s new addition to their BR 03-92 Diver family of watches brings vintage charm and serious dive credibility in a recognizable square case.
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Why The 2022 Watches And Wonders Geneva Might Be The Last Of Its Kind
As GaryG prepares for his trip to Switzerland for Watches and Wonders 2022, the demise of Baselworld is very much on his mind. It seems to him that the era of all-inclusive mega watch shows is rapidly coming to an end. The natural implication is that Watches and Wonders Geneva will be the next exhibition to change radically or that it will even cease to exist. Here he explains why.
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Weekend Edition: Let Cole Pennington Inspire Your Spirit Of Adventure
Forever on the hunt for a great story, our globetrotting editor delivers high-flying, far-flung tales of horological adventure.
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New Tissot PRX Variants for 2023 - New Dial Colors for the Powermatic 80, Chronograph and Quartz
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Taking a hot lap around the history of the Heuer Carrera
Welcome to The Icons, a series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the story behind the watch, its evolution over the years, famous (and infamous) wearers, the classic references, and the contemporary versions you should be checking out. This week, it’s the Heuer … ContinuedThe post Taking a hot lap around the history of the Heuer Carrera appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In-Depth: Gone And Kind Of Slightly Forgotten: The IWC Ref. 3521 Chronometer Ingenieur
The Ingenieur ref. 3521 is a Genta-designed contemporary of the Nautilus and Royal Oak. So why are they going for a song?
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Talking Watches: With Grahame Fowler, Supreme Collector Of COMEX Rolex Divers
We know him for his Mil-Spec watches, and today we get a look at the other side of his collection.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates 90th anniversary of the Reverso with the retrospective “Reverso: Timeless Stories Since 1931” in their Sydney Boutique
Many watch enthusiasts believe that the terms “icon” is overused by watch media. Fair play. But when a collection that has been consistently beloved for decades, celebrates its 90th birthday, I believe this is one of the sure moments where it is safe to label it so. Any watch lover worth their salt has heard … ContinuedThe post Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates 90th anniversary of the Reverso with the retrospective “Reverso: Timeless Stories Since 1931” in their Sydney Boutique appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WatchBox Talks: How A. Lange & Söhne Became One Of The Best In The Business (Video)
Join Alp Sever of Langepedia, collector Michael Hickcox, WatchBox’s Mike Manjos, and our very own Elizabeth Doerr as they discuss A. Lange & Söhne in some depth, examining the German brand’s history and its extraordinary rebirth in the 1990s. This WatchBox Studios video was recorded during Dubai Watch Week 2021 and we bet you learn some things you never knew before.
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