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TAG Heuer worth more? Biver responds May 23, 2018

VIDEO: Vintage Heuer is through the roof, so why isn’t my new TAG Heuer worth more? Biver responds

If you look at the last two years, the price of vintage Heuer has rocketed, but so far the uplift has not raised all boats on the modern TAG Heuer and Heuer tide. David Chalmers, founder of Calibre 11, the “home of TAG Heuer and vintage Heuer collectors”, asks the CEO of TAG Heuer, Jean-Claude … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Vintage Heuer is through the roof, so why isn’t my new TAG Heuer worth more? Biver responds appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 ‘Grey May 22, 2018

MY YEAR WITH: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 ‘Grey Phantom’ 

For those who know me and my taste in watches a little bit, the fact that I own a TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 typically comes as a bit of a surprise, as there’s a perception that I like the simpler, smaller things in watch life. For those who know me and my history in … ContinuedThe post MY YEAR WITH: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 ‘Grey Phantom’  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Cartier Extra Flat May 21, 2018

IN-DEPTH: the Drive de Cartier Extra Flat in steel - driving the value proposition

The story in a second: A lot of value for not a lot of case. Though “perceived value” has become the new marketing-speak of the last couple of years in the watch industry, there still aren’t that many brands in the luxury watch industry that have taken any real significant strides. Sure, we’ve seen prices … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: the Drive de Cartier Extra Flat in steel - driving the value proposition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rolex /Patek et al price May 21, 2018

EDITOR’S PICK: We ask the experts how to build a potentially valuable watch collection

Editor’s note: Nigh on a year ago, Sandra delved into the mercurial, and occasionally murky, world of investing in vintage watches. But rather than start at the already stratospheric Rolex/Patek et al. price point, she decided to focus on something a little more achievable. And while prices on some of the below suggestions have likely already … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: We ask the experts how to build a potentially valuable watch collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Panerai celebrate first Australian boutique May 20, 2018

EVENT: Panerai celebrate first Australian boutique with mind-blowing nightlong event

Last week, Panerai lifted the bar for local watch events with a boutique launch that started at its Collins Street CBD location, transferred to the palatial family home of Australia’s most famous chef, Shannon Bennett and concluded with a personal chauffeur home for each guest. The evening’s entertainment, in addition to the display of Panerai’s … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Panerai celebrate first Australian boutique with mind-blowing nightlong event appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 18, 2018

LIST: 3 cork-poppingly excellent new champagne dials

Not to get too metaphysical with you on a Saturday morning, but does three watches count as a list? Honestly, I’m not sure, and the truth is I couldn’t find too many more ‘true’ champagne dials that were released in 2018. Silver, and other variations thereof, sure. And there’s even one or two I can … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 cork-poppingly excellent new champagne dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT May 17, 2018

IN-DEPTH: The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT Titanium

The story in a second: A funky and practical Hublot packed with style and substance. Launched early last year in Geneva, the Big Bang Unico GMT - which technically is a dual time zone watch and not a true GMT, as there’s no hand running on a 24-hour scale - is the first arrival in … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT Titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph May 16, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph

At Baselworld this year we saw Rado doubling down with two new limited-edition versions of their everyday and sporty HyperChrome chronograph. The first version, the HyperChrome Bronze, takes its form inside a case crafted from a combination of high-tech ceramic and bronze. While the second opens up its ceramic case, foregoing a traditional dial and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Zenith releases May 15, 2018

VIDEO: 6 of the best new Zenith releases of 2018 

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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Farer Lander GMT Automatic Having May 14, 2018

HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer – the Farer Lander GMT Automatic

Having previously reviewed the Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla, I thought it was time to explore some more of the British microbrand’s offerings. Enter the Farer Lander GMT Automatic, one of three pieces within Farer’s GMT Automatic range. As I unboxed the Lander, the first thing that grabbed my attention was the dial. Farer describes the … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer – the Farer Lander GMT Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rolex Mania Lex Kittichoke May 12, 2018

WHO TO FOLLOW: @VintageRolexMania

Lex Kittichoke is a Thai businessman with a love for family, travel, and a huge passion for vintage timepieces. You might know him on Instagram under the handle @VintageRolexMania. Hi Lex, what’s your daily watch and why? I don’t have a daily watch, I change my wristwatch every day. It brings me joy to see … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @VintageRolexMania appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 10, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Seals Watch Co Model C Field Explorer

Start a conversation about vintage wristwatches and you’ll inevitably end up down a military history rabbit hole. With collectors and everyday buyers alike appreciating – and downright loving – the connection these simple military-issued watches have to history. A history that began with the First World War, where a “luminous wristwatch with unbreakable glass” was … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seals Watch Co Model C Field Explorer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rado HyperChrome Bronze – ceramic May 8, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Rado HyperChrome Bronze – ceramic meets the bronze age

Rado is synonymous with a pioneering use of high-tech ceramic in watches. Attractively sleek, the material is lightweight, hypoallergenic, and virtually scratchproof, making it perfectly suited to watchmaking. However, not so much for those of us who like our watches with a peppering of patina, and enjoy a little wabi-sabi action every now and again. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rado HyperChrome Bronze – ceramic meets the bronze age appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Editor’s note Earlier May 8, 2018

EDITOR’S PICK: The origins of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris

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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Nomos Autobahn – May 6, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Nomos Autobahn – a surprising tribute to the famously fast highway

Styled by renowned product designer Werner Aisslinger and his creative partner Tina Bunyaprasit, the Autobahn deviates from the German brand’s usual minimalistic palette, and introduces a whole new side to the Nomos catalogue. I’ll admit that when I first saw pictures of the Autobahn, I was left scratching my head, with the automotive-inspired design (the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Nomos Autobahn – a surprising tribute to the famously fast highway appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 5, 2018

WHO TO FOLLOW: @JDWDesign 

J. David Weiss is Founder and ‘Arsonist/Alchemist of Creativity’ for Designova Creative + Assoc. Hi JD, for those who don’t know, who are you and what do you do? Initially, I dreamed of sculpting the shapes of amazing cars, but have ended up in a waterborne version of my dream, designing large custom yachts, but … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @JDWDesign  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Franck Muller May 3, 2018

VIDEO: Set sail with the Franck Muller Vanguard S6 Yachting

Yacht rock is one of the Time+Tide office’s favourite genres of smooth, easy listening music, so it should come as no surprise that we’re more than willing to get behind the Franck Muller Vanguard S6 Yachting, which see’s the brand’s typical large, curvex case in mirror-like gold holds - well, less watch than you’d expect … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Set sail with the Franck Muller Vanguard S6 Yachting appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton - May 2, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton - a Defy Lab-inspired entry level to the collection

It sort of feels like all we’ve been hearing about from Zenith through the last year leading up to Baselworld 2018 has been all things Defy. And fair enough, the Defy Lab is technically the biggest thing since the horological equivalent of sliced bread (the winding rotor perhaps?). As we got closer to the fair, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton - a Defy Lab-inspired entry level to the collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT Apr 30, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT “Special” Limited Edition

In the wonderful world of Grand Seiko, if it’s not using a quartz crystal – and, yes, that includes the Spring Drive – then inside is a Caliber 9S movement. Introduced in 1998, the Caliber 9S is the staple of all mechanical Grand Seikos and forms the base for everything from humble three-handers to hi-beats … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT “Special” Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Bremont watches Apr 30, 2018

LIST: 3 new Bremont watches that grabbed my attention at their London boutique

When in London, it’d be rude not to drop in and see one of their (very few) British watch brands – Bremont. Luckily, the brand’s co-founder Giles English happened to be around their Mayfair boutique and up for a cup of tea. I might’ve had a coffee, but that didn’t stop Giles and I chatting … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 new Bremont watches that grabbed my attention at their London boutique appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Raymond Weil Apr 29, 2018

HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil bares all with the Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton

When Raymond Weil designed the Calibre RW1212, their first ever in-house design (produced by Sellita), I suspect part of the mandate was to show it off, hence the open escapement prominently on display - literally showing off a movement they’re rightfully proud of. Well, Raymond Weil doubled down at Basel 2018, exposing not just the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil bares all with the Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Apr 28, 2018

Spotted! By AG: Dispatch 9, April 2018 – the Baselworld edition

Wow, what a whirlwind past month. The Time + Tide team again found themselves in the centre of the madness that is Baselworld. This year the fair might’ve been smaller, but we were there in full force, all nine of us. In between what felt like never-ending appointments, I managed to do some spotting. Here’s … ContinuedThe post Spotted! By AG: Dispatch 9, April 2018 – the Baselworld edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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IWC Chronograph Spitfire Apr 27, 2018

MY DAY WITH: The IWC Chronograph Spitfire at the Goodwood 76th Members’ Meeting

Now, IWC is a brand I’ve always admired from afar, but haven’t had substantial personal experience with until last month. The timing worked out well, and I happened to be in the UK at the time of the Goodwood 76th Members’ Meet - an event I’d been dying to attend. Luckily for me, IWC Schaffhausen is the Official … ContinuedThe post MY DAY WITH: The IWC Chronograph Spitfire at the Goodwood 76th Members’ Meeting appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Apr 27, 2018

LIST: The 10 best independent watches of Baselworld 2018

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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Montblanc Orbis Terrarum There’s Apr 25, 2018

MY WEEK WITH: Travelling the globe with the Montblanc Orbis Terrarum

There’s a lot of important planning that happens in the lead up to Baselworld. But perhaps the single most important question is - what watch do I wear? In previous years I’ve taken a handful of pieces, something I wasn’t keen to do this year, as I find it vaguely stressful travelling with more than … ContinuedThe post MY WEEK WITH: Travelling the globe with the Montblanc Orbis Terrarum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Longines Legend Diver Apr 25, 2018

VIDEO: The Longines Legend Diver that seems to have won everyone over

Oh what a difference a strap makes. Last year, when Longines chose to pair their mighty Legend Diver - a watch the Vice President calls the most successful heritage model ever - with a Milanese loop bracelet, they succeeded in creating a third wave of interest in the model that made its way to the door of Time+Tide in … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines Legend Diver that seems to have won everyone over appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Longines Record – going Apr 23, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Longines Record – going for gold

Last year, Longines doubled down with the release of the Record collection. Illustrating just how serious they are about creating classically handsome and highly accurate watches, with price tags that won’t break the bank. The result was their first ever COSC-certified collection that combined a variety of dial options and colours, with four different sizes … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Longines Record – going for gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Bronze Apr 23, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Bronze

While Bell & Ross are well known for their aviation-inspired designs, there’s another side to the French watch brand that takes them from the flight deck to the boat deck. A side that saw them introduce their first ever dive watch in 1997. The oil-filled, and more round than square, Hydromax - with an unbelievable water … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Cartier Santos Apr 22, 2018

HANDS-ON: This watch means business – the Cartier Santos in yellow gold 

If you’re a relative newcomer to the whole world of watches, it’s easy to underestimate just how big Cartier is, and how important their impact on modern watchmaking is. Cartier have carved themselves an unimpeachable place as the evergreen masters of the shaped watch, and the Santos is the watch that started it all. While … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: This watch means business – the Cartier Santos in yellow gold  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Apr 22, 2018

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition – an icon on the wrist

There’s more to a watch than how it feels and looks on the wrist. Some watches carry a weight greater than what you can measure in grams - they also bear the weight of decades of heritage and sociocultural significance. The Monaco - a true icon of the industry - is one such watch. It’s … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition – an icon on the wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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