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SIHH 2017 IWC and the Legacy of Leonardo Da Vinci
For SIHH 2017 IWC has focused its new Da Vinci collection on the muse of the Schaffhausen's heritage. At the pinnacle - a Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 4, January 2017
There you have it – another year done and dusted. Now we’re all trying to get our heads around writing 2017 instead of 2106, and ramping up the excitement about the new releases we’ll be seeing at SIHH and Baselworld. Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been able to take advantage of time off work … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 4, January 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS ON: Chanel vs Chanel - 2 Boy.Friends fight it out for a place in your heart
Tune in to any period drama and at some point there’ll be a plot line where two eligible young bachelors vie for the attentions of a damsel; a situation which typically ends in fisticuffs, name-calling (“You blasted cad!”) and the woman not having a say in anything. Happily, our version of events – in which … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: Chanel vs Chanel – 2 Boy.Friends fight it out for a place in your heart appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 13th January, 2017 - the future edition
Welcome to the first Wind Down of 2017! And, as much as the last posts of 2016 were all about looking back at the year that was, this one sees us gazing into the future, attempting to part the fog and get a clearer picture of what the year ahead holds. To be honest though, … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 13th January, 2017 – the future edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: Montblanc pioneers refined patina with the 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze
At this stage in the game, bronze watches aren’t anything new; Panerai, Oris and Tudor have all played a role in pushing the patina-friendly metal mainstream. But until now, bronze has been the playground of tool-like dive watches, serious timepieces licked by salt and spray until a fine verdigris of adventure forms on the rugged … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Montblanc pioneers refined patina with the 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Blue heaven - the Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509), plus pics of EVERY new 2016 Daytona
Two thousand and sixteen will surely go down in the annals of watch-lore as the year of the Daytona. Not only did Rolex finally update their stainless steel icon, but they also unveiled two new precious metal versions. We’ve already looked at the oh-so-shiny green and yellow gold version, and today we hold in our … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blue heaven – the Rolex Daytona in white gold with blue dial (ref. 116509), plus pics of EVERY new 2016 Daytona appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WATCHSPOTTING: The 5 hottest wrists of the Golden Globes 2017 - feat. Jonah Hill and Richard Mille
While we mortals take our time recovering from NYE, happy to simply roll our eyes at returning to work in clothes that are a little more snug than before all the mince pies, our thoughts should go out to the poor celebs. There’s no waddling around in stretchy pants for them, while finishing off the last … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: The 5 hottest wrists of the Golden Globes 2017 – feat. Jonah Hill and Richard Mille appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: The 11 best watches of 2016 - $2000 to $3000
For our third instalment we’re entering a slightly different echelon of watches. Some buyers will just dive right into their first watch at this price bracket, whereas others will have whetted their appetites on more entry-level pieces, and are now ready to step up their game. You’ll notice a lot more familiar names on this list, as … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 11 best watches of 2016 – $2000 to $3000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Unifying Time - The World Time Chronograph, Ref. 5930
The term “World Time” is an integral part of today’s watchmaking vocabulary, but its origins are relatively new in the grand horological scheme of things. Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley takes a look at the history of the Patek Philippe World Time collections and the fascinating stories they have to tell, with a little help from Patek Philippe’s Head of Watch Development, Mr. Philip Barat.
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 24 - Franck Muller Thunderbolt Tourbillon
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, apart from the reassuring tick of your Franck Muller Thunderbolt Tourbillon. And let’s not for a minute – or five seconds to be more accurate – mistake the forest for the Christmas trees here, the real star inside this gold curvex case is the tourbillon. When you’re playing at this level, tourbillons are … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 24 – Franck Muller Thunderbolt Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 23 - The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph
As you climb higher and higher up the horological Christmas tree – which, by the way we don’t advise in real life, unless this happens – the stars at the top start to thin out, leaving, at least in days of yore, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet shining brightly as Swiss watchmaking’s ‘big three’. Between them … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 23 – The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Franck Muller gets disruptive with the Vanguard Chronograph Camouflage
If you want to get technical (and at T+T we always do), camouflage is a combination of patterns, colours and materials that serves to conceal an object and help it blend in with its surroundings. In nature, think leopards and tigers. In more man-made contexts, camouflage is the domain of the military, where it’s often … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Franck Muller gets disruptive with the Vanguard Chronograph Camouflage appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 16 - Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer
In terms surprises, at Christmas or at any other time, Omega releasing a new Speedmaster does not rank (sorry Omegamaniacs). In the last few years we’ve seen Speedies offered in every colour and design under the sun. That said, their latest, the in-no-way-economically named Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer is, in fact, pretty eye-opening, mouth-watering and wallet-tempting. It’s hot, … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 16 – Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Complete Calendar Chronograph
The story in a second Baume & Mercier’s Clifton always had a pretty face. Well, that face just got complicated. It’s hardly a secret. We like the Clifton at Time+Tide. It’s a well-balanced collection that walks a fine line between dressy and casual, retro and modern, all while being very well priced. Typically, though, these … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Complete Calendar Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 13 - The Panerai PAM 655 Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic Acciaio
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…” and also of this distinctly unexpected white-dialled Panerai we saw unveiled at SIHH right at the beginning of the year. It managed to charm, inveigle and confound the team, whose responses ranged the gamut of eye-based expressions, from a heart-eye emoji all the way up to a slightly squinty suspicion. The fact … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 13 – The Panerai PAM 655 Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic Acciaio appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Perpetual Calendar raises the bar
Baume & Mercier are known for their value-focused take on traditional watchmaking. Their Clifton and Capeland collections epitomise this approach, offering versatile style at a price that won’t break the bank. Of course, this means some concessions must be made: Cases are usually steel, and complications are of the more down-to-earth variety. But just because this sort … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Perpetual Calendar raises the bar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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THE PARTY: An IWC microstory - Part 3. The finale!
Well, Christian and Evelyn have arrived at their destination and no, it’s not some Bond-villain-esque lair or a high-stakes diamond heist. Instead it’s something far more relatable and no-less stressful – a school reunion. Thankfully Christian’s fear of social inadequacy is unfounded, thanks in no small part to the Portugieser Hand-Wound on his wrist. We’ve had … ContinuedThe post THE PARTY: An IWC microstory – Part 3. The finale! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SIHH 2017: Jaeger LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Collection
We take a look at the novelties from Jaeger LeCoultre in this year's SIHH, from the superb Rendez-Vous collection for the ladies.
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 8 - The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King
How’s your Christmas shopping going, folks? Whaddaya mean you haven’t started yet? Chop chop. Unless you’re waiting for inspiration to hit, in which case, maybe this is it. Because talk about causing a stir. The new Rolex Air-King has had people talking ever since it raised its first gasp at Baselworld earlier this year. Why not … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 8 – The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A New Moon In Dresden
A. Lange & Söhne add a new moon to their most successful family of watches with the new for 2017, Lange 1 Moonphase.
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INTERVIEW: Chad and Chase McQueen on family, legacy and TAG Heuer
A few weeks ago, on a wet and gloomy morning, I made my way to the 2016 Motorclassica, held at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building – jostling through the crowds of people who were out in force despite the rain to see a superb assortment of new and vintage cars and motorcycles. They may have been … ContinuedThe post INTERVIEW: Chad and Chase McQueen on family, legacy and TAG Heuer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 3 - The Tudor Black Bay 36
*Singing* On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a Tudor Black Baaaaay 36! *stops singing* Sorry about that people, but we’re a little bit excited. And looking at this watch, can you blame us? Sure, it might be a little fella at 36mm across, but he’s got the polish (on … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 3 – The Tudor Black Bay 36 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WIN! Some really cool stuff from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Nomos just by surfing YouTube*
If you hadn’t noticed, it’s that time of year when aeroplanes start playing ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ by Mariah Carey in preparation for take off, and, cruelly, at landing too. It is December. It’s summer in Australia. And it’s giving season at Time+Tide. Last year we had a veritable Santa sack of watch related goodies, … ContinuedThe post WIN! Some really cool stuff from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Nomos just by surfing YouTube* appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Rendez-Vous with Excellence
While we are eagerly anticipating the upcoming SIHH 2017, Jaeger-LeCoultre gives us a sneak peek at a selection of its ladies Rendez-Vous timepieces that enrich this enchanting collection even further.
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LOOKBOOK: Three ways to wear Baume & Mercier’s steel Petite Promesse
Take a good look at the image below. What do you see? A ladies’ dress watch, right? That’s a fair point. When you have 44 brilliant-cut diamonds bracketing a mother-of-pearl dial, a teeny 22mm case and a wrap-around bracelet, it’s clear we’re not operating at the rough-and-ready end of the watch spectrum. But don’t be … ContinuedThe post LOOKBOOK: Three ways to wear Baume & Mercier’s steel Petite Promesse appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 2, November 2016
October was a crazy, crazy month, but before we dive in, I must address the bronze elephant in the room. Carl has gone, and he’s not coming back. Yes, our lucky survey winner (at odds of roughly 3000:1), chose the Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition. Anyway, back to it. This month you might’ve noticed me … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 2, November 2016 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EVENT: Is Blancpain’s Ocean Commitment investment just a drop in the ocean? Hard questions on Sydney Harbour
It’s usually the most innocuous part of the night. The official speeches are out of the way, the bar once again beckons, and the speaker says, to be polite, “Are there any questions?” A guest at the Blancpain Ocean Commitment event 2016 – following on from the 2015 evening at Icebergs, which had the coolest … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Is Blancpain’s Ocean Commitment investment just a drop in the ocean? Hard questions on Sydney Harbour appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Lange Akademie Day 1: Tremblage Engraving
Wearing a Lange Overcoat, Deployant's Executive Editor trembles at the thought of attempting tremblage engraving at Day 1 of Lange Akademie
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HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update - the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41
There are two main contenders for the title of ‘most recognisable watch in the world’, both of them made by Rolex. Naturally, the Submariner has a good shot at the title, but for me, the clear winner is the Datejust. First introduced in 1945, it includes one of the most useful and ubiquitous complications – a date … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update – the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Past Times: Gina Lollobrigida
As Eterna revisits the 1950s Golden Heart watch, we look at the life and times of the watch’s ambassador, Italian screen goddess Gina Lollobrigida.