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Hands-On: The Chopard L.U.C 1860 Flying Tourbillon, 28 Years In The Making
The smallest flying tourbillon in the world, in the same compact case as the original L.U.C collection.
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The smallest flying tourbillon in the world, in the same compact case as the original L.U.C collection.
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Known for its grey-blue hue, tantalum has a cult following in watchmaking, but how much do you know about this tough metal? The post How did tantalum become the next big material in watchmaking? The definitive guide appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
I have had the idea for this article at least as long as I’ve known Nico Henke, a German-based collector who we can rightly call an expert on all things related to Enicar chronographs. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and, with Nico’s help, explore the phenomenal line of Enicar Sherpa Graph watches. Maybe […] Visit #TBT Understanding The Different Enicar Sherpa Graph Executions to read the full article.
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Seven years ago, Breguet introduced the flagship model of its Marine collection, the Tourbillon Equation Marchante 5887. Two versions debuted in 2017 - one in 18K rose gold with a silver dial and the other in platinum with a blue dial. In 2020, another rose gold version joined the Marine collection, this time, with a […] Visit Introducing: The New Breguet Marine Tourbillon Equation Marchante 5887 to read the full article.
Quill & Pad
Jaeger-LeCoultre's competition i.e., Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet have surged in recent years. They are now all well-recognized brands in broader society, whereas the love for JLC is reserved for true enthusiasts. Raman Kalra explains why.
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Commemorating the 10th edition of a legendary race and its sustainability missions.The post The new Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Vendée Globe sources sustainable materials local to a legendary sailing race appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hello, and welcome to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks. Today, we’re bringing back the fan-favorite topic of affordable watches. Nacho, Lex, and Daan picked one favorite under €1,000 from each of their collections. Our first time highlighting affordable favorites, we ended up with three divers - two from Seiko and one from Citizen. Today’s selection […] Visit Fratello Talks: Our Favorite Affordable Watches Vol. 2 to read the full article.
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Andrew and Justin Hast search for the best field watch under £1,000 at the new Time+Tide London Discovery Studio.The post Justin Hast and Andrew search for the best field watch under £1,000 at our new London Studio appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Worn & Wound
The jump hour is a nearly criminally underrepresented type of watch. These semi-digital mechanical devices simplify time telling through more complex movements, a perfect example of watchmaking’s inherent and lovable absurdity. Their unique displays create different layout challenges, leading to unique and fantastic designs, from the sci-fi Space One to the extravagant A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk. As such, a new jump hour is always cause for celebration and temptation. However, the challenge for brands that want to enter the jumping game is a lack of readily available movements and modules. So, what’s a brand to do? For Fears, this is where the power of collaboration comes into play. By teaming up with the industrious Christopher Ward, who developed their in-house jump hour module, the JJ001, back in 2010-11, Fears could access an already proven but exclusive solution. In 2023, they debuted their jump hour as the highly limited Alliance 1 for members of the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers, and in 2024, their follow-up mainline version, the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour, which we reported on here. I’m all for watches that provide different and uncommon experiences, whether it be the smooth glide and accuracy of a Spring Drive, the hourly dinging of the Bel Canto, the central minute counter of a Lemania 5100, or the decentralized displays of a regulator. Jump hours stand out even among that crowd by fundamentally changing how time is read. Though most akin t...
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This new limited edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo has a first-ever PVD-blue titanium case and bracelet.The post French artist Laurent Grasso brings his aura to a midnight blue limited edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Monochrome
Zenith stole the headlines in 1969 with the world’s first high-frequency automatic chronograph movement, aptly named ‘El Primero’. With less fanfare, Zenith also launched its heavy-duty Defy watch with an angular octagonal case, groovy orange bakelite bezel, and impressive water-resistance. Nicknamed the ‘vault’, the Defy Plongeur ref. 3648 was a monster of the abyss capable […]
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Designed by MB&F; creative designer Maximilian Maertens, it's the first watch case that doubles as a piece of tasteful home décor.The post The AIS Collective x Maximilian Maertens ChronoSphere is a watch box that doubles as a piece of art appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Monochrome
We’ve talked about the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin on multiple occasions already, and for obvious reasons. When first presented as a prototype watch named RD#2, it was the world’s thinnest perpetual calendar wristwatch, with an impressive 6.2mm thickness. Despite Bulgari re-gaining the title a year later, this Audemars Piguet remains truly impressive and is […]
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There is a lot to get your head around with this new release from Greubel Forsey, but it's clear the watchmaking is on another level. The post Greubel Forsey flexes its horological muscles with a host of firsts in its new Nano Foudroyante EWT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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If you’ve been paying attention to the world of the Hype Watch over the last few years, you’ve no doubt stumbled upon the hypiest Hype Watch of them all: the Cartier Crash. OK, maybe it’s not the hypiest Hype Watch, but it’s close. In terms of genuine rarity and the Crash’s ability to show up on the wrists of movie stars, recording artists, and top tier influencers with regularity, it’s certainly a big part of the conversation. There are a lot of reasons why the Crash has become so sought after in recent years, but one of them is certainly a movement among the larger watch market to pieces that are, at least on the surface, more unusual, and lead with design. The Crash, then, is really part of the rising tide that is lifting the ship of shaped cases more generally. And that brings us to the Exaequo Melting Watch, an unusual avant-garde design with a shaped case that is, at least in some ways, Crash adjacent, but a small fraction of the cost and quite a bit more approachable. Longtime enthusiasts might remember the Exaequo Softwatch from the 1990s, which has carried on cult favorite status even to this day. The Melting Watch is effectively the modern rendition of the Softwatch, and has been brought back this year in a well timed bid to take advantage of a movement toward uncommon shapes and designs. While the possibly apocryphal story of the Crash involves a Tank being accidentally melted in a fire after a car wreck, Exaequo has always proudly touted their w...
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Enter the competition now on Instagram to be in with a chance to win your favourite field watch and meet Justin Hast.The post Justin Hast is going to buy you a watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Monochrome
Ten years ago, Bulgari’s launch of the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon spearheaded the Italian brand’s march across the watchmaking landscape, razing records in the battle for ultra-thin movements/watches. Currently the holder of nine world records, the Octo Finissimo’s incredible mechanical feats are matched by the formidable geometry of its case, securing it a seat in the […]
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Laventure introduced its Transatlantique II GMT this past June. Since then, the brown versions in steel and steel and gold already sold out. Those models were limited to 99 and 50 pieces, respectively. The black and green version in steel is only limited by the brand’s production capacity. It’s probably the first time that one […] Visit Hands-On With The Steel, Black, Green, And Utterly Charming Laventure Transatlantique II GMT to read the full article.
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Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we take on another listener-suggested topic and discuss passing down our watch collections or what might happen to our watches as we age. We’re hopefully not near that time, but it’s a subject worth discussing. For our listeners, the watch talk begins at approximately 17 […] Visit Fratello On Air: Passing Down Our Watch Collections to read the full article.
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In case you've wondered what the difference between $500 and $200,000 dials is.The post Best enamel dial watches, from value-oriented microbrands to the haute horlogerie stuff of dreams appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Dual crowns, a colourful dial, and a chunky case define the Merion diver.The post The Sternglas Merion twists the Bauhaus idea to its limits appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Monochrome
It might come as a surprise to learn that Favre Leuba is the world’s second-oldest watch company. Founded in 1737 by Abraham Favre in Le Locle, the brand reached a high point in the mid-1960s with its rugged purpose-designed tool watches. Now in the hands of industry veteran Patrik Hoffmann, his “revival and renaissance” strategy […]
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Hamilton revives its Pulsar Cushion from 1974 - meet the new PSR 74.The post The new Hamilton PSR 74 offers a compact take on the digital watch that started it all appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Looking for a microbrand watch but not sure where to start? How about right here?The post Our favourite microbrands of 2024 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IFL Watches keeps surprising us with creative new artwork gracing the dials of watches from various makers. With the Stockholm-based brand’s newest customized dial, we are transported to the world of Arabian Nights. The canvas for this creative journey is the black-dial version of the quartz Tissot PRX. It forms the perfect backdrop for IFLW’s […] Visit IFL Watches Introduces The Tissot PRX Arabian Night Concept Limited Edition to read the full article.
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Stone dials are slowly becoming a trend, but they are not always what they seem, with some man-made, some treated, and mislabelled. The post Is that a real stone dial? A guide to natural, treated, and created stones appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Around this time two years ago, Seiko introduced its first trio of Speedtimer Solar Chronograph models. The series combines vintage-inspired looks with modern technology at an affordable price, making it a tempting proposition that many watch enthusiasts embraced. Since then, the line has been slowly expanding with variations in different sizes and colorways. The newest […] Visit Introducing: The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph SSC953 European Limited Edition to read the full article.
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New inner case, floating numerals, and a semi-skeletonised movement.The post The Franck Muller Long Island Evolution 7 Days Power Reserve ditches Art Deco for modern appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Tudor drops an unexpected GMT, Ulysse Nardin goes freaky traditional, and Ralph Lauren makes a watch fit for a fancy cowboy.The post New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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OK, I’m possibly a little late to the party on this launch. Behrens released the Orion One on January 1st - it was a nice little treat to start the new year! But here we are in November, and this may (or may not) be the first time you’ve properly read about it. I briefly […] Visit Going Hands-On With The Futuristic Behrens Orion One to read the full article.
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