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“The machine does not isolate man from the great problems of nature but plunges him more deeply into them.” - Antoine de Saint Expury, Wind, Sand, and Stars, 1939.
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“The machine does not isolate man from the great problems of nature but plunges him more deeply into them.” - Antoine de Saint Expury, Wind, Sand, and Stars, 1939.
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Tissot, a 165-year old maison has "re-issued" a piece of horological history. But, how does it fare from a historical and modern standpoint? In this article, we take a look at the timeless Heritage Antimagnétique launched during Baselworld 2018.
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Full disclosure. Earlier this year I bought an H. Moser & Cie Pioneer in steel with a blue dial. So the brand’s recent anti-campaign called ‘The Pioneer Chronicles’, which is, in actuality, as much about calling B.S on Swiss watch marketing departments as it is about the watch itself, was well and truly after the … ContinuedThe post LIST: 9 things you could buy instead of an H. Moser & Cie Pioneer in steel for the same money appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We visit the Audemars Piguet manufacture in Le Brassus and find out how they make the petit tapisserie on the dial and the work done to make the bezel of the AP Royal Oak.
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Editor’s Note: It’s easy (too easy, really) to pigeonhole a brand, often unfairly. For me, my first association with Breguet was all fluted cases, engine-turned dials and precious metal cases. To be fair, the brand does all those things exceptionally well, but you know what else they do pretty darned well? Steel sports watches, like … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: The other side of Breguet – the Type XXI 3817 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Czapek has announced the acquisition of watch No. 535 at Sotheby's Important watch auction, May 2018. This timepiece, made by Patek, Czapek & Cie in 1842 is a very rare and early yellow gold open faced stem winding cylinder watch.
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In this episode of Spot the Watch, we see some interesting timepieces on the wrist of legendary Ferrari CEO, Sergio Marchionne.
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It was clear from Zenith’s 2018 collection that the Defy line was a major priority. Because while there were Pilot, Chronomaster and Elite models on offer, the Defy was the star of the show, with everything from the awesomely complex El Primero Zero G through to the comparatively simple, but still quality, Defy Classics. It’s … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 6 of the best new Zenith releases of 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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On 26 April, Montblanc officially re-opened its boutique in Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore, to mark the brand’s 25 years of heritage in the country.
The history of Heuer’s entrance into yacht timing is patchy at best. But with a little detective work from the man who can, Revolution untangles the tale of the Skipper.
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Editor’s note: Earlier this week we ran a video that looked at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Polaris collection. While this video was being put together I found myself referring back to Andy’s article from earlier this year, which looked at the very interesting Polaris backstory. So here it is again, the story behind the Polaris. And, yes, … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: The origins of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Holding a watch in your hands, and wearing it on your wrist is one thing. But seeing where that small, highly precise piece of machinery was designed, and how it comes to life is something completely different, as I found out when I visited Jaeger-LeCoultre’s manufacture in the Vallée de Joux earlier this year, and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: From a piece of steel to a finished watch – how the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris is made appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Just because Jaquet Droz is a relative newcomer to Australia doesn’t mean they don’t have history. The brand dates back to the mid-18th century, and, besides watches and clocks, is famous for their incredible automata. And while the incredibly complex, high-end art/engineering pieces are still important for the brand, we thought we’d keep it real … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The top Jaquet Droz watches from Basel 2018 (hint, there’s a lot of Grande Seconde in the mix) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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During Baselworld 2018, Jaquest Droz released three new version of Grande Seconde in a skeletonised form - a first for the brand. This is our review with live images and hands-on videos.
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The dust of Baselworld 2018 has finally settled, and while there was a ton of quick news to hammer through, there are certain topics that require a little more digestion. Case in point: the world of small independent watchmaking had a lot on offer this year, both outlandish and understated. Having seen and handled innumerable … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 10 best independent watches of Baselworld 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The story in a second: Two stripes are all it takes to amp up the legacy and motorsports heritage of the Monaco. I’m willing to put the success of the Monaco down to two things. The Steve McQueen link, and the square shape. I’m sure there are numerous other factors, like the Calibre 11, at … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: A splash of colour and a lot of fun – the TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Which watch would a “genius, billionaire, playboy philanthropist” wear when he is saving the world from an infinity war? The Devon Works Tread 1 of course!
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As far as boss complications go, the world timer is pretty up there. Not only is it technically impressive, it’s also visually arresting: the city ring and typically colourful layout make walking around with one of these on your wrist the watch equivalent of playing Beyoncé’s ‘Run the World (Girls)’ wherever you go. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Geophysic … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Top of the world – the epic, awesome Jaeger-LeCoultre Tourbillon Geophysic Universal Time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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There was a lot of mystery surrounding this piece when it was pulled out of a large green box during our appointment with Rolex at Baselworld. And, to be honest, we were too caught up in the moment, too dazzled by the gemstones, to take it all in at the time. It’s formally known as … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The mysterious Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116659 SABR – white gold, blue dial and a whole lot of bling appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editors note: This week’s Who To Follow is the result of a mild obsession Andy and I had with the Blamo! podcast, which, if you’re at all interested in the world of fashion, style and luxury, is jam-packed full of gold moments and on-point insight. Given that we’ve tapped out the first three seasons, we’re … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @TheKirkland (Jeremy Kirkland of Blamo!) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A Baselworld's 2018 revelation - The Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar is reviewed. Hands-on impression with live images of one of the most affordable annual calendar offered by Longines.
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Editors Note: One of the more interesting Instagram accounts I’ve followed in recent times is @adpatina, dedicated to sourcing (and selling) vintage watch ads. Clearly, I wasn’t alone, as Ad Patina has graduated from Instagram and is now a fully fledged site and store. I thought I’d reach out and get the full story. So, … ContinuedThe post LIST: 6 of the best vintage watch advertisements, according to @adpatina appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Now a third year into the Sixties series of watches - one that started with a limited production of five colourways of the watch seen here in 2016, and a similar set of colours in a square chronograph for 2017 - Glashütte Original have opted to cut choice out of the equation for Baselworld 2018. A … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Glashütte Original Vintage Sixties – the ultimate green dial of 2018? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watch brands and sporting tie-ins. It’s a combo as old as time(keeping). We see it all the time. But you know what we don’t see all the time? Curling. Funnily enough, the sport of sliding large granite stones across sheets of ice hasn’t made too much of an impact on our sun-drenched shores, so when … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Oak & Oscar’s one-of-a-kind Olympic watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The unlikely but totally true story of my 1969 yellow gold reference BA 145.022 and the Alaska III Speedmaster sold last year by Phillips Watches.
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Is the Seiko Sumo any good? We discuss the lack of popularity for this model and get into the details with our unique Haiku Review!
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Revolution considers the concept of watch brands having ambassadors and how Tudor’s choice of David Beckham, Lady Gaga and Jay Chou fit the brand like a glove.
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As comebacks go, the rebirth of Tudor ranks alongside Elvis Presley ’68, the re-launch of the Mini and the return of The X-Files. We look at the Black Bay, the model that made it all happen.
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Much of the hype of Baselworld is transfixed on the monolithic Hall 1, where the majority of the media attention is focused on the big industry players from the Swatch Group and LVMH, as well as big indies like Rolex and Patek Philippe. But beyond the glitz, there’s another Baselworld. Hall 2, located across the … ContinuedThe post LIST: 7 of the best sub-$5000 watches of Basel 2018 – from beyond the glitz of Hall 1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Omega is a real powerhouse brand, with a product catalogue that’s both broad and deep, and their Basel 2018 catalogue is no exception. This year they showed a fairly diverse mix of watches, from the elegant ladies Trésor, to a range of Olympic commemorative editions and a Speedy or two. The main focus, though, is … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 8 of the best Omega watches from Basel 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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