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Gruen Airflight Jumping Dial
For pilots that needed a 24-hour time reference, the Gruen Airflight presented a clever if also quirky alternative to crowding the dial with markings.
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Nims is not your average ambassador - the record-breaking speed climber who wears a Bremont dive watch at the top of the world
Brand ambassadors are an indelible part of the watch landscape. Fundamentally, an ambassador is someone - typically with a profile - who has a relationship with a watch brand, and endorses them. That’s the broad brush stroke picture, but the reality is much more diverse. An ambassador could be a Hollywood A-lister who wore a watch … ContinuedThe post Nims is not your average ambassador – the record-breaking speed climber who wears a Bremont dive watch at the top of the world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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5 of the best quartz watches that watch snobs approve of
A lot of the discussion about what makes a watch good value is centred on the mechanics responsible for keeping the time. When those glorious mechanics are removed in favour of a soulless electronic module, many enthusiasts switch off. But this needn’t be the end of the discussion. Quartz watches, for all their sins and … ContinuedThe post 5 of the best quartz watches that watch snobs approve of appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Rolex drought shows no sign of easing
In yet another example of water being wet, desirable Rolex models are not easy to get. And while the issues with Rolex stock should not be news to anyone reading this, this analysis from WatchPro’s managing editor Rob Corder is a somewhat more evidence-based analysis than the usual feverish hyperbole. Corder uses the tried and … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Rolex drought shows no sign of easing appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Australian launch of the Longines Legend Diver at Time and Tide HQ in Melbourne was our blackest event yet
At long, long last we were able to host the Australian launch of the Longines Legend Diver Black at our headquarters in Cremorne, Melbourne this week. It heralded the watch officially going on sale in our shop, where it will be available for the next two months exclusively in Australia. To say that the moment … ContinuedThe post The Australian launch of the Longines Legend Diver at Time and Tide HQ in Melbourne was our blackest event yet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The story of the Omega watch in Dunkirk is perfect Sunday reading for watch people
Editor’s note: In the pantheon of great watch performances on screen, Tom Hardy’s Omega in Dunkirk is up there. When I first saw the movie at an IMAX theatre in Melbourne, I was that idiot taking shots of the screen when it appeared. I had to know the story of the model – was it a vintage … ContinuedThe post The story of the Omega watch in Dunkirk is perfect Sunday reading for watch people appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come
Editor’s note: To celebrate the Aquanaut’s 20th birthday in 2017, Patek Philippe released the enlarged (from 40 to 42.2mm) and quietly in charge Aquanaut ref. 5168G. a watch that remains a reminder of the collection’s youth. In more recent years, the model has struck confident new poses such as the ref 5968A chronograph, with its popping orange … ContinuedThe post This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Entire History of Patek Philippe’s Perpetual Calendars
Revolution founding editor Wei Koh’s detailed, retrospective guide to the perpetual calendar movements of the exclusive Swiss maison.
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75th Anniversary of D-Day: 6 June, 1944
We reserve a moment to remember one of the most momentous days of the 20th century, and the timepieces that soldiers on the ‘good’ side wore to war.
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The Codek Spiral: The Intersection of Design and Art
The Codek Spiral is a bold watch. Part of the danger of wandering outside the lanes of standard design styles is that the identity of the watch can get lost. The Spiral is mostly a dress watch, however it is not clearly a dress watch.
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A look into the world of fine watch engraving with King Nerd
Editor’s note: Since we originally ran this story back in 2017, the star of @KingNerd has grown ever brighter – he’s Revolution’s in-house engraver, and works on all sorts of dopeness. Definitely worth a second look. Real nerd @KingNerd might not be a real monarch, but he is royalty in the world of fine engraving. Definitely … ContinuedThe post A look into the world of fine watch engraving with King Nerd appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: The long and winding history of the NATO strap
These days, “NATO strap” is a catch-all term for any sort of nylon or fabric watch strap. In reality, it’s a little more complex. The use of the term NATO is something of a misappropriation that arose because the ‘original’ fabric strap (20mm, nylon, chrome-plated hardware, in admiralty grey) could be requested using a form … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The long and winding history of the NATO strap appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bring a Loupe: A 1977 Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3700/1, A Zenith Automatic Pre-Respirator, And A 1967 Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 With Cartier Signed Dial
Another Friday, another round of watches from around the web.
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The stealthy excellence of the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in white gold (ref. 226659)
If you weren’t paying close attention you could easily miss the new Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in white gold. And I mean that in the best way. It’s a handsome timepiece, with a quiet presence that (despite its newness) feels reassuringly familiar in some hard-to-define way. Despite being 2mm bigger than its Everose Gold brother (and … ContinuedThe post The stealthy excellence of the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 in white gold (ref. 226659) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The pure craziness of Panerai’s latest Luminor Tourbillon GMT 47mm Lo Scienziato PAM00768
Panerai’s top-tier timepieces go by the name of Lo Scienziato - avant-garde evolutions of the brand’s classic case shapes that really let the watches’ technical side shine. Of course, the technology is present in the movement: a skeletonised, three-dimensional offering that fills the 48mm case; the P.2005/T calibre boasts a central time and GMT, 24-hour … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The pure craziness of Panerai’s latest Luminor Tourbillon GMT 47mm Lo Scienziato PAM00768 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Beauty of Bespoke Blancpain
Blancpain gives Revolution a sneak peek at some of the incredible métiers d’art projects currently taking place in its workshops in La Vallée de Joux.
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From Dr No to Spectre - the Complete List of Bond Watches
We all know James Bond, AKA 007, the suave British secret service agent who has been on missions all over the world. Throughout many of the films, he has always had a wristwatch to keep track of the time and, in some cases, help him get out of a jam. Today we take a look … ContinuedThe post From Dr No to Spectre – the Complete List of Bond Watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Is Aurel Bacs the Willy Wonka of watches?
The above question greeted me when I opened my email this morning - it was such a perfect allegory (heck, watches, chocolate and Bacs are amongst the most Swiss things ever) that I had to open it. Eventually, I scrolled through the mailing list, and came to the article, an extensive GQ profile of Phillips’ … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Is Aurel Bacs the Willy Wonka of watches? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm in Sedna gold with grey enamel dial
When the time came to see Omega’s 2019 collection I was pretty sure I knew what I was going to see, and what I was going to like. Speedmasters (obvs) and Seamasters mostly. And to be fair, I was not disappointed. But I was surprised. I was surprised by some very nice new additions to … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm in Sedna gold with grey enamel dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A fistful of tourbillons and a fancy fish - 3 high-end standouts from Time to Move
Time to Move, which took place last week in Switzerland, is the higher end Swatch Group brands’ alternative to Baselworld. And because they’re the prestige brands, it’s only fitting to expect some prestigious watches. We were not disappointed. Here are three watches that are less about telling the time and more about showing the world … ContinuedThe post A fistful of tourbillons and a fancy fish – 3 high-end standouts from Time to Move appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bringing one of the most badly abused Omega Speedmasters we’ve ever seen back from the dead
It takes a lot of physical abuse to make a watch as iconic as an Omega Speedmaster verge on unrecognisable. But the owner of this watch tried. When photos of a badly beaten 1969 Omega Speedmaster started doing the rounds on Instagram, it had our immediate attention. So many questions: What the hell are ‘welding … ContinuedThe post Bringing one of the most badly abused Omega Speedmasters we’ve ever seen back from the dead appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Time to Move: Harry Winston Unveils the Last Chapter of Its Histoire de Tourbillon
At Time to Move, the jeweller and watchmaker offered a number of impressive novelties. Here’s what you need to know about them.
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A taste of honey: The making of the Oris for Revolution Divers Sixty-Five ‘Honey’
A taste of artisanal gin and a 1959 Les Paul gave rise to this partnership timepiece.
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Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin With Blue Dial
A new blue dial for a classically slim perpetual.
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INTRODUCING: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition in steel (with a bit of gold)
Earlier in the year, Omega celebrated 50 years of Man stepping off our terrestrial sphere with the release of a very faithful reissue of the 1969 commemorative gold Speedmaster (even though the alloy itself is very new). But everyone kind of figured that wouldn’t be the only celebratory Speedy to step out of the brand’s … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition in steel (with a bit of gold) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Minute Repeater claims ‘New Level of Excellence’ for Chiming Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled a new minute repeater with perpetual calendar that “brings new levels of excellence to its mastery of chiming watches”.
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Are you more of a Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? You should know after watching this video.
Editor’s note: There are two incredibly strong and distinctive design codes within the Panerai brand. They are the Radiomir and Luminor collections - both are instantly recognisable. Both have unimpeachable histories: one decorated in war, the other in Hollywood. Both are manly as all get-out on the wrist. Though, interestingly, the more popular - and iconic - of the two … ContinuedThe post Are you more of a Panerai Radiomir or Luminor person? You should know after watching this video. appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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On Track - Of Corvettes and B.R.M.
Jim Clash, Revolution contributor, fulfills his childhood dream of driving Corvettes flat out, while wearing a B.R.M. Corvette-inspired timepiece.
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3 watches that prove Elvis Presley was also the King of the unconventional
When this video, about holding Elvis Presley’s diamond-encrusted Omega in my hand, posted just now, the first commenter wrote “so excited“. This could be in relation to his own emotional state, or more likely it’s a comment about mine, as I beam, grin and awkwardly talk my way through yet another surreal moment that had … ContinuedThe post 3 watches that prove Elvis Presley was also the King of the unconventional appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Seiko SARB033 Review: The Ghost of Seiko Past?
Does the SARB033 represent a side of Seiko that no longer exists? Let’s review what makes the SARB033 so special while speculating a bit on Seiko’s new pricing strategies.