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50th Year of the Automatic Chronograph: The Drive In-house
ETA’s decision to limit sales of movement blanks outside the Swatch Group spurred the development of in-house movements in the 21st century.
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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)
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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RECOMMENDED READING: This is what the future of Baselworld looks like
One of the top three questions on the lips of watch lovers these days is about the lifespan of Baselworld. Well, hold onto your hats because Hodinkee, in the form of the indomitable Joe Thompson, has put together a pretty clear roadmap as to what the future of the fair looks like. And I’ve got … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: This is what the future of Baselworld looks like appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: Justin’s best watches of Baselworld (on a budget)
Baselworld has by now nearly slipped entirely into the ether, yet there’s a small list of watches that I’ve been mulling over ever since leaving the fair. The entry level segment was incredibly strong this year overall (let’s call it the sub-$5K bracket), and though Andrew touched on it during his priceless 3 Under 3k … ContinuedThe post LIST: Justin’s best watches of Baselworld (on a budget) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Going green never looked so good – 7 of the best green watches that prove it
Editor’s note: One of the easiest ways to freshen up a watch is to change the dial colour. Few colours are fresher than green, and in 2019 that trend doesn’t look like going away. Here’s a list we put together last year, of seven of the most envy-instilling green dials. Today we’re following up on … ContinuedThe post Going green never looked so good – 7 of the best green watches that prove it appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Timex’s new watches are Made in America … sort of
Even though they might not be as premium a name as their Swiss counterparts, Timex is a legendary company with a long history and one of the greatest ad lines of all time. Who hasn’t heard, “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking”? In recent years, Timex has been proactive in exploring that legacy, … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Timex’s new watches are Made in America … sort of appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: A five-minute crash course on how a tourbillon works and what it’s comprised of
Editor’s note: If I look a little flustered and stiff in this video, it’s because I’m not entirely comfortable when I’m invited to get a lab coat on in a watch manufacture. Too many times, humiliation has followed. I don’t come at watches from a technical perspective, and that’s largely because I don’t have that kind of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A five-minute crash course on how a tourbillon works and what it’s comprised of appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The value proposition on this Tissot is next-level. Seriously, it’s a lot of watch for the money
Editor’s note: Just quietly, the Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic is an incredible amount of watch for the money. Cool dial, modern bells and whistles, and a strong power reserve. And it looks good. This is such a great watch. Honestly. I can’t think of many (if any) Swiss-made watches that offer such a punchy package … ContinuedThe post The value proposition on this Tissot is next-level. Seriously, it’s a lot of watch for the money appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Revolution Watch Podcast Ep. 5: Olivier Audemars of Audemars Piguet
On Episode 5 of the Revolution Watch Podcast, we speak to Olivier Audemars, the great-grandson of the company’s co-founder, on watches, art and more.
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Review: Ferdinand Berthoud FB1L – the age of the moon
F. Berthoud extends the FB1 with a new complication- age of the moon. 2 versions- 1 showing the near side (WG) and 1 showing the far side of the moon (Ti).
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Seiko Commemorates 40 years of Gundam Anime
Seiko is commemorating 40 years of Mobile Suit Gundam which was first aired in 1979 with two limited editions inspired by the MS-06 “Zaku”.
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VIDEO: A century of Zenith El Primero on offer in the A386 Revival 50th Anniversary gold models from Baselworld 2019
A century? Wait, isn’t the Zenith El Primero celebrating its 50th birthday this year? Yes, correct. However, in a surprise move, the brand is offering a 50-year warranty on these A386 Revival 50th Anniversary models in 18ct gold (white, yellow and red, all at the same price). Hence the 100 years - 50 years of goodness … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A century of Zenith El Primero on offer in the A386 Revival 50th Anniversary gold models from Baselworld 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: Quick! Change! 5 of the best hot-swappable straps on the market right now
It took Apple, and their eponymous watch, to really hammer home the point that the traditional fine watch industry was stuck in the past. No, not with regards to the watch itself - I’m still plenty fine with gears and wheels - no, the real revelation was that it doesn’t have to be so hard to … ContinuedThe post LIST: Quick! Change! 5 of the best hot-swappable straps on the market right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Here’s 4 reasons why Seiko is one of the most impressive watchmakers in the world
Editor’s note: My first proper manufacture visit wasn’t Switzerland, but Japan. And honestly, the experience has spoiled me. The breadth and scope of Seiko’s watchmaking capacity really is staggering. Read on to find out why … I’ve always liked Seiko. One of the first watches I ever bought was a Black Monster, followed by an … ContinuedThe post Here’s 4 reasons why Seiko is one of the most impressive watchmakers in the world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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JLC’s Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic is the definition of tacticool
Editor’s note: Whether you’re a wannabe operator or just in love with the stealth appeal of ceramic, this JLC is pretty much the definition of tacticool, even with the blue details. Based on the coverage of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s SIHH releases, it’d be fair to assume the brand put out nothing but dressy Reversos this year. Well, that’s … ContinuedThe post JLC’s Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic is the definition of tacticool appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Our top 3 watches of Basel 2019 from $35,000 and up – featuring Patek, De Bethune and Hublot
I don’t know about you, but when the price point of a timepiece starts to creep beyond the realms of the everyday, things like price points start to get a little abstract. And, let’s be real here - for most people (though perhaps not most people reading this), watches with a sticker price north of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Our top 3 watches of Basel 2019 from $35,000 and up – featuring Patek, De Bethune and Hublot appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The edgy, architectural Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon
Hublot has been growing the Spirit of Big Bang line slowly and steadily, and though the SoBB Yellow Sapphire was quite the cool addition, this new tourbillon is (in my humble opinion) easily the best new offering in the collection. The Hublot calibre HUB6020 was designed specifically for the tonneau-shaped case of the Spirit, and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The edgy, architectural Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 3 of the best Bulgari watches from Basel 2019
Over at Bulgari, the reign of the Octo Finissimo continues to flourish. At Baselworld 2019 the ultra-thin heavyweight collection gained two strong new members. And over on the women’s side, there’s a new golden serpent to adore. The hero of Bulgari’s set piece is the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT, a very smart addition (in both … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 of the best Bulgari watches from Basel 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Holy Trinity? Three of the Most Important Men in the Swiss Watch Industry
Revolution co-founder Wei Koh profiles three of the most important men in the Swiss watch industry: Thierry Stern, Jean-Frédéric Dufour and Jérôme Lambert.
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VIDEO: Our pick of the best Grand Seiko watches of 2019, fresh from Baselworld
There’s a unifying theme to Grand Seiko’s 2019 collection – and no, it’s not the exquisite dials or case work, though those are all very much in evidence. No, this year it’s all about the mighty Spring Drive, a movement (which we’ve explained here) that is unique to Grand Seiko, and appropriately enough, 20 years … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Our pick of the best Grand Seiko watches of 2019, fresh from Baselworld appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: A quick look at the hottest Tudor watches of Basel 2019
Tudor’s Baselworld 2019 collection is always a hotly anticipated affair, and this year the Shield offered some stylish new takes on existing models, and a distinctive diver no one saw coming. Tudor Black Bay P01 One of the more interesting, unexpected and downright surprising releases of Baselworld 2019 has to be the Tudor Black Bay … ContinuedThe post LIST: A quick look at the hottest Tudor watches of Basel 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Interview: Vartkess Knadjian, CEO of Backes & Strauss
CEO Vartkess Knadjian of Backes & Strauss shares the company’s cornerstone values and its WPHH 2019 novelties with Revolution.watch.
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NEWS: Peak ridiculousness achieved with the unholy fusion of iPhone and tourbillon
So, this exists. Look, I write about high-end mechanical watches on the daily, so I’ve got a pretty high threshold for the superfluous things in life, but this is just ridiculous. A company called Caviar (of course they’re called Caviar) has revolutionised the world of both watchmaking and iPhones by releasing (and I quote): “the … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Peak ridiculousness achieved with the unholy fusion of iPhone and tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Philippe Dufour Simplicity at Heart of Phillips London Well Suited Sale
Phillips Watches announces, Well Suited – a selling exhibition combining the world’s finest independent watchmakers with a showcase of tailoring excellence from Thom Sweeney.
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In Conversation with Eric Ku of 10PastTEN
Vintage Rolex expert and watch collector Eric Ku takes us through his personal watch collection, and gives us the back stories on some of the coolest and rarest timepieces we see on his Instagram.
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50th Year of the Automatic Chronograph: In the Age of Quartz
The story of the automatic chronograph continues with the arrival of daily beater chronographs in the age of quartz.
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G-SHOCK is Official Partner to the Ministry of Defence
G-SHOCK announced as the “Official Partner to HM Armed Forces” and “Official Partner to the Ministry of Defence”.
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In Conversation with Adam Craniotes of RedBar
Wei Koh and Adam Craniotes of RedBar share watch stories and how RedBar, the global collective came to be, in our most hilarious interview yet.
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Act Fast: 6 Pieces of Our Limited Edition IWC Available on MrPorter.com
6 pieces of the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36mm Special Edition for The Rake and Revolution is now available to buy on MrPorter.com
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VIDEO: The hottest Moser watch releases of 2019
Visiting the team at H. Moser & Cie. is always one of the highlights of SIHH. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Well, that’s not quite true. You know you’re going to be in for some surprises. And seeing Moser at SIHH 2019 did not disappoint. We knew about the Nature Watch, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The hottest Moser watch releases of 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.