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In Conversation with Aurélie Picaud - Timepieces Director of Fabergé
Just over three years since she took over Fabergé’s watch division, Aurélie Picaud is proving to be a true woman of substance.
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Spot the Watch: Taro Aso, Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
We spotted the watch that Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Taro Asō wore for a meeting on May 2017L the Breguet Ref. 5920.
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NEWS: The New York Museum of Modern Art thinks these are the most iconic watches of the 20th century
New York’s Museum of Modern Art is showcasing a collection of the 111 items of clothing and accessories that impacted the 20th and 21st centuries entitled Items: Is Fashion Modern? Timeless garments such as Levi’s 501s and the Little Black Dress, and two watches - Rolex and Swatch. But which is more iconic? The battle for the … ContinuedThe post NEWS: The New York Museum of Modern Art thinks these are the most iconic watches of the 20th century appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Heuer Parade - The Value of Themed Auctions
Andrew Hildreth runs us through top lots at the Heuer Parade along with lessons learnt that show the value of quality themed auctions.
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NEWS: The 15 best watches of 2017, according to the GPHG
A few hours ago, watchmaking’s night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – wrapped up (though we suspect the afterparties may still be in full swing), and 15 prizes, along with a special jury prize, were awarded by the jury. The GPHG awards are often hotly debated, but do, nonetheless, provide an … ContinuedThe post NEWS: The 15 best watches of 2017, according to the GPHG appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex SPB051 - an on point reinterpretation of the 62MAS
Nothing gets a watch fan’s blood pumping quite like a new dive watch release from Seiko. And this year, our collective hearts were racing. With Seiko dropping not just a re-creation of the iconic 62MAS – the SLA017 – but also two modern reinterpretations, the black SPB051 and the blue SPB053. And that’s the key … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex SPB051 – an on point reinterpretation of the 62MAS appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In Conversation with Andrew Canter, Co-Founder of Mr WatchMaster
Revolution speaks with co-founder of content creation company, Mr Watchmaster, Andrew Canter on his love of horology and his personal watches.
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LIST: 7 sleeper hits of 2017
This might come as a surprise to you, but the luxury watch industry is a well-oiled, smoothly running hype machine. Every year at the two big fairs of SIHH and Baselworld, watch brands release numerous new watches. Some completely new, some only new variations. But, invariably, a small fraction of these watches dominate the conversation. … ContinuedThe post LIST: 7 sleeper hits of 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Panerai Luminor Sealand - the Year of Dog
New Release: Panerai Luminor 1950 Sealand 3 Days Automatic Acciaio - the Year of Dog Limited Edition made with Sparsello technique.
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Deployant Events: Roundup of the month’s horological events for the month of October 2017
Round up for the horological events for the month of October 2017. The end of the year may be nearing, but we are not slowing down on new watch launches.
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Grenon’s of Newport
Ray Grenon, owner of Grenon’s of Newport, came into the watch business organically, his passion for timepieces ignited as a boy, followed by various jobs that led him into watch retailing. Now he is augmenting that with the distribution of several unique brands. I caught up with Grenon in his offices in Rhode Island.
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A Quartet of Indie Watchmakers at Jeweluxe, Singapore
Primarily a luxury jewellery exhibition, the Jeweluxe fair in Singapore took a spin this year with a rebranded look, along with a showcase of its first roundup of watchmakers.
Time+Tide
VIDEO: Play of light - Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Chronograph
There’s a reason chronographs are one of the most perennially popular watch complications – they add a lot to a watch. Functionality, interesting design elements, and a sense of derring-do, thanks to the chronograph’s close association with the exciting and glamorous worlds of motorsports, aviation and general athletic endeavour. Most importantly though, they add a … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Play of light – Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: The purity of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Snowflake
One of Grand Seiko’s most in-demand and instantly identifiable watches is the Snowflake, AKA the SBGA211. For many, this pure, and deceptively simple, watch epitomises the high-end Japanese maker, and it certainly exhibits all the Grand Seiko hallmarks: exceptional casework, precise finishing techniques, and those glimmering hands and hour markers. And then, of course, there’s … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The purity of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Snowflake appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EVENT: Never mind the bollards, this is the Bremont ‘English Tour’ of America
Bremont have relied on old-fashioned techniques to build their business. Firstly, they made a pretty great product. Anyone who’s held a Bremont in their hands will attest to that. They put their watch in a movie. They make watches for the military. And when it came to spreading the word in America, co-founders of Bremont, … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Never mind the bollards, this is the Bremont ‘English Tour’ of America appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: The watches of Bulgari’s record-breaking Octo Finissimo collection explained
It’s probably a cliché to say that the Italian jewellery house of Bulgari is going through a watchmaking renaissance, but it’s hard to argue with the sense of renewed vigour and energy that’s flowing through their unashamedly modern designs. And at the core of this rebirth is one design – The Octo. What began life … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The watches of Bulgari’s record-breaking Octo Finissimo collection explained appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing the 41mm Royal Oak Frosted Gold Limited Edition of 200 Pieces
Audemars Piguet announces a limited run of 200 pieces of their 41mm Royal Oak in frosted white gold.
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WATCHSPOTTING: This black and white beast is Eminem’s choice of watch for viral car park rants
Eminem is currently going viral with a rant against Donald Trump delivered in a Detroit car park as part of the BET Hip Hop Awards. You’ve more than likely seen it, or at least snippets, but the full video is at the bottom of the post. The 44-year-old rapper finishes his rant with a message to any … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: This black and white beast is Eminem’s choice of watch for viral car park rants appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IN-DEPTH: The slender sexiness of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic
The story in a second: Forget bling: thin is in, and Bulgari are king. The Octo Finissimo Automatic is the latest in Bulgari’s trio of record-breaking ultra-thin watches, and perhaps the greatest. We have a look at the watch’s barely-there beauty, and find out why it’s such a standout. The case Any discussion of the … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The slender sexiness of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Making of the Nomos Red Dot
Thomas Höhnel and Martina Etti of Nomos Glashütte share with Revolution how the Nomos Red Dot, created in partnership with The Hour Glass and Watches of Switzerland in Singapore, came to be.
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Deployant Events: Roundup of the month’s horological events for the month of September 2017
Round up for the significant horological events for the month of September 2017. With the Formula 1 teams in town, it was a fast-paced, thrilling month.
Revolution
Paul Newman Daytona: Birth of a Legend
How A Hollywood Screen Icon Became Tied To One Of The Most Sought-After Collector’s Watches Today.
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The Greatest of Grails: Paul Newman’s “Paul Newman”
Why is Paul Newman’s “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona important to the greater story of horology? Why is it important that it’s been found? Phillips Watches’ Paul Boutros tells Revolution all, along with a little about their inaugural New York auction entitled: WINNING ICONS (26 October 2017).
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Event: Grand Seiko Talk at World of Watches II
Deployant teamed up with World of Watches 2 on a Thursday evening to organise a sharing event with the local community about Grand Seiko and its allure.
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Introducing the Nomos Red Dot - Exclusively for The Hour Glass & Watches Of Switzerland
Nomos creates the Nomos Red Dot (a special version of their Zürich Weltzeit) exclusively for The Hour Glass & Watches Of Switzerland in celebration of their two years of partnership.
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Guest Post: Spot the Watch Followup on House of Cards
Follow-up to our Spot the Watch: House of Cards where a reader question to spot a watch is answered. Here is the watch in S10E4.
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VIDEO: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Chronograph - one of 2017’s best
I’m on the record as saying “I’m not a chronograph guy”, and, by and large, that’s true. However, there are exceptions, and this year’s Master Chronograph from Jaeger-LeCoultre is definitely one of them. Like the rest of the collection, it’s a smart, simple design that’s clearly vintage in inspiration but doesn’t suffer from retro overload. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Chronograph – one of 2017’s best appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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OPINION: The Apple Watch Series 3 finally delivers on the promise of a fully featured smartwatch
Last night, as Australia slept, Apple unveiled their latest and (they hope) greatest smartphones, a new Apple TV and the Apple Watch Series 3. At the start of the year I had a prolonged tryst with the Series 2 Edition, and the functionality and utility were pretty compelling. The most surprising takeaway for me was … ContinuedThe post OPINION: The Apple Watch Series 3 finally delivers on the promise of a fully featured smartwatch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing New IWC Portugieser Automatic and Chronograph with Blue Dial
IWC introduce their bestselling Portugieser watches - the Automatic and Chronograph - with their best loved blue dial.
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In Conversation with Alain Delamuraz of Blancpain
Revolution speak to Alain Delamuraz of Blancpain, who tells us that the brand’s determined efforts to save the oceans - which include being the main sponsor of the 2017 World Ocean Summit in Bali - are not just talk-shop but actions that have tangible results.