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There was a time when the walls of many children's rooms were decorated with images of iconic supercars cars like the Ferrari Testarossa, Porsche 959, Lamborghini Countach, and McLaren F1. Today those same walls in the rooms of a new generation of kids are decorated by a completely different type of car: the super SUV. Martin Green explains why in this satirical editorial.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best, on the basis of the online traffic. Heading deep into the top 10 it’s the Rolex GMT Master II 126711CHNR Rootbeer at number 4… Two-tone watches don’t … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Rolex GMT Master II 126711CHNR Rootbeer (#4) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best, on the basis of the online traffic. Heading deep into the top 10 it’s the Grand Seiko SLGH005 at number 5… Whenever I hear a new Grand … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SLGH005 (#5) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best, on the basis of the online traffic. Heading deep into the top 10 it’s the TAG Heuer Connected collection at number 6… It’s fair to say that … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The TAG Heuer Connected collection (#6) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Today Elizabeth Doerr highlights two of the world’s best female players and their current wristwear: world number one Ash Barty with her Rado HyperChrome Ash Barty Limited Edition (which also has a cool charity component built in) and last year’s Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka, who now wears the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Naomi Osaka Limited Edition.
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While Chanel watches were all about the Electro “Rainbow” last year, its 2022 high horology timepieces form the Red Edition Collection. Including in the line up are the Boy.Friend Skeleton Red Editions, both ladies watches powered by the same notably interesting in-house movement, the hand-wind Caliber 3. Initial thoughts Chanel puts out fine mechanical movements – the Caliber 1 of the Monsieur exemplifies that – but typically with the bold, varied, and tasteful style that only a fashion house can achieve. The new pair of Boy.Friend Skeleton watches are exactly that. The clean, distinctive shape is inspired by a perfume bottle, but it has a strong form that is appealing. More appealing is the Caliber 3 inside, an in-house movement with a strong geometric aesthetic that suits the case perfectly. It is clear the movement’s developers wanted it to look good, and they succeeded. The Caliber 3 inside the Boy.Friend Skeleton X-Ray Red Edition with a clear sapphire case Though both watches are certainly large enough to be men’s watches – the case dimensions are similar to a men’s Cartier Tank – they are unquestionably ladies’ watches (and Chanel markets them as such). Given the compelling movement, the Boy.Friend Skeleton one of the most interesting time-only watches for ladies on the market. The Boy.Friend Skeleton Red Edition in Beige Gold set with rubies Bottle shaped The rectangular case of the Boy.Friend is modelled on the bottle cap of Chanel’s No. 9...
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best, on the basis of the online traffic. Heading deep into the top 10 it’s the he IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition and Perpetual Calendar “Mojave … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021: The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Top Gun Edition and Perpetual Calendar “Mojave Desert” (#7) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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It really isn’t often that watches, even the super-luxury timepieces that stretch well into six or seven figures, put so much care into visual execution as the Louis Vuitton Tambour Carpe Diem. In this modern world where even the existence of such expensive items must be examined as a moral dilemma, this watch is one … ContinuedThe post The Louis Vuitton Tambour Carpe Diem is pure horological poetry appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The year was 1996, and Chopard had just inaugurated its own manufactory in Fleurier. The Chopard Manufacture was dedicated to crafting so-called “L.U.C” movements entirely decorated by hand. Today, over a quarter of a century on and dozens of models later, the L.U.C collection has grown into Chopard’s most prestigious line, with plenty of awardsRead More
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Who did it first? That is always a prominent question in watch design. When people begin to discuss the Zenith Defy, many people categorise it as an intriguing alternative to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. The Royal Oak is credited as the reference that birthed the luxury sports category, which made its debut in 1972. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Revival A3642 resurrects an octagonal design unlike any other appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: We have been advised by readers that this watch has allegedly not been sent to consumers despite repeated promises. We have contracted the brand ourselves and not received a response. We suggest readers be very wary about proceeding to buy these watches. Let me guess, you see a Submariner and you yawn. Time and … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The Phantasos Triclops is that rarest of things – a truly original watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best, on the basis of the online traffic. Heading deep into the top 10 it’s the Oris Hölstein Edition at number 8… The Oristas out there eagerly anticipate … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – Oris Hölstein Edition (#8) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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“You can never be too rich or too thin” isn’t a sentiment I generally agree with, but in the world of horology, opulence and a slender profile are considered attractive virtues. And while some attempts at both smack of a “because we can” attitude (without considering whether or not that exercise is successful), sometimes, just … ContinuedThe post The slinky genius of the record-breaking Bulgari Octo Finissimo appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. This month we’ve been counting down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best, on the basis of the online traffic. At number 9, it’s the Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-B5000GD-9… Never, in my life, have I had more comments on … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-B5000GD-9 (#9) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best on the basis of online traffic. At number 11, it’s the Cartier Tank Must Collection… While all the rage in the ’80s, many consumers have deviated away from two-tone … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The 2021 Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 collection (#10) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Panerai is one of those brands which knows its niche and sticks by it, with a legion of loyal fans all proud to wear the Swiss-made Italian name on their wrists. While they may only have a a few key elements that define their identity as a watch brand, thankfully one such element is a … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Blu Notte boasts a bracelet to remember appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best judging by the online traffic. At number 11, it’s the Cartier Tank Must Collection… The quartz crisis is often spoken about with abject horror, and for good reason. Japanese … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Cartier Tank Must Collection (#11) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Naomi Osaka is undeniably one of the modern tennis greats, but where she really stands out is in the press conferences. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a tennis fan, but her dry humour and earnest attitude makes her seem like one of the most approachable and down-to-earth athletes of this generation. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Naomi Osaka Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Now we’re getting to the pointy end of the 2021 roundup, and there isn’t a single watch listed here that doesn’t mean serious business. Between $10,000 and $20,000 USD lie some people’s grail watches, culture-changing icons, or if you’re lucky, just more nice watches for your collection. Here are some of the best releases of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The top 10 watches of 2021 between $10k-$20k appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best on the basis of the online traffic. At number 12, it’s the Grand Seiko SBGN007… Your first good watch is an important step in your watch collecting journey. It … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Grand Seiko SBGN007 (#12) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Grand Seiko is wasting no time in 2022, dropping two new icy blue US Special Editions straight out of the gate and now making waves with a second “White Birch” inspired watch: The Grand Seiko SLGA009. This release ushers in a new era for Grand Seiko watchmaking that the brand refers to as Evolution 9 … ContinuedThe post What are the differences between the Grand Seiko SLGA009 and SLGH005 “White Birch” watches? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Is Japan's mack daddy dive watch up to the task?
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In recent years, there’s been a noticeable trend for watch cases returning to the smaller and more classical sizes of old. Robbie Jones (@tinyassprops) takes it to a whole other level. The artist creates impeccably detailed models of miniature watches. How tiny? They have diameters under 5mm wide. “When I was five-years-old, my grandmother used … ContinuedThe post Dialled down: This artist is creating the tiniest watches in the world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best judging by the online traffic. At number 13, it’s the IWC Big Pilot 43. The evolution of an iconic design is interesting. How do designers keep something fresh, without … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The IWC Big Pilot 43 (#13) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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“Hi. I’m Jeremy and I’m honoured to be the new Social Media Manager for Time+Tide. I’ll be behind the scenes engaging with all of you, so don’t hesitate to reach out and chat.” Jeremy’s passion for watches started over 25 years ago and was fuelled by the love his parents had for them – especially … ContinuedThe post Meet our new Social Media Manager and the gold Rolex Yacht-Master that ignited his love for watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year by online traffic. At number 14, it’s the Omega Aqua Terra XXL… Today a rough count yields just over 61 Aqua Terra variations in the Omega range. There are iterations as small as … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Omega Aqua Terra XXL (#14) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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On January 1, we all sat there, slowly recovering from champagne and too much finger food. Some of us looked forward to what we hoped would be a much better year. The rest of us, well we got caught in some early year watch-spotting craziness, which started when Michelle Obama posted a picture of herself … ContinuedThe post What the hell was Barack Obama wearing? A timeline of a maverick watch collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best judging by the online traffic. At number 15, it’s the Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph Petrol Blue Titanium… Longines have been leading the nostalgia bandwagon for years now. Their Heritage … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph Petrol Blue Titanium (#15) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked best judging by the online traffic. At number 16, it’s the “Willard” Seiko SBP153… There’s a lot to be said for collecting vintage watches. In an industry built on anachronistic … ContinuedThe post THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The “Willard” Seiko SBP153 (#16) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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So you’ve spent COVID wisely, treading the path of financial caution and peeking at your savings account once in a blue moon to see it ripening. Now, it’s not like the pandemic is over, but maybe it’s stretched on further than you could have predicted, and you feel like you deserve to crack open that … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 $5K-$10K appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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