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Europa Star cover our upcoming British Weekender
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A. Lange & Söhne Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of their Relaunch with Two Lange 1s (LIVE PICS)
A 30th anniversary is no small thing for a brand. For some perspective, only 25% of new companies even survive for 15 years. As such, it’s rightly a cause for celebration. This year, A. Lange & Söhne is celebrating two anniversaries, the 25th anniversary of the Datograph, and the 30th anniversary of the brand being relaunched. For the Datograph, we saw four exceptional and highly exclusive pieces. At Watches & Wonders, they launched the elegant Datograph Up/Down Limited Edition in white gold with a blue dial, as well as the über Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen.” That duo was followed up by the recently announced Datograph Handwerkskunst and Datograph Up/Down “Hampton Court Edition.” The Handwerkskunst is an über watch of a different nature than the “Lumen,” demonstrating the brand’s dedication to handcraft and the artistry of watchmaking. Anthony de Haas, Director of Development, described the process of creating the dial, which consists of an “outer ring, the main carriage dial, and then the sub-dials, all four out of solid yellow gold. We take a milling machine and take away all the material, except for the numerals and the letters and the text, so they are in relief.” The process then goes to an engraver, who meticulously applies “tremblage,” creating the uniform stippled texture across all surfaces. This task is made even more difficult as the engraver must navigate all of the engraved details, such as the arching logo. To get...
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Timex team up with MM6 Maison Margiela on a stylish, minimal T80 (and a cute little ring watch!)
Timex collaborates with the French fashion house on two minimalist yet idiosyncratic takes on the iconic T80 digital watch.The post Timex team up with MM6 Maison Margiela on a stylish, minimal T80 (and a cute little ring watch!) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing the Ming 37.02 Minimalist with new “Polar White” Lume
My Geneva Watch Days meeting with Ming Thein was easily one of my favorites of that whirlwind week. It was one of those hours where you’re presented with watch, after watch, after watch, and you kind of can’t help but get lost in all of the cool stuff you’re seeing. Ming was incredibly kind to pull out watches that have been out (and sold out) for years, just so I could get a look at random pieces here and there from throughout the brand’s history that I may have missed. Seeing the full scope of the brand, though, is important in understanding the newest piece, one that I saw under embargo in that meeting, that Ming is incredibly proud of. The 37.02 Minimalist is not the flashiest or most expensive Ming, but it feels like a watch that sees the brand entering a new and exciting phase. According to the brand, the 37.02 is the first watch in the Ming catalog to be designed, engineered, and managed by Horologer Ming SA, the brand’s new Swiss entity. Horologer Ming SA was created in an effort to streamline and internalize Ming’s complex engineering and production processes while maintaining as much control as possible over the supply chain. This, ultimately, is what the brand hopes will lead to the shorter lead times that their collectors (and would-be collectors) have been asking for for years. That’s exemplified nicely in the 37.02, a watch that leans on core Ming design characteristics that have been developed since the brand’s founding, while also pushin...
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Introducing – Back to Basics with the Ming 37.02 Minimalist
Hailing from the world of photography, Malaysian entrepreneur Ming Thein has always had a passion for watches. It’s, in fact, how he made a name for himself before setting out to create his own watch brand. Over the years following the inaugural MING 17.01 in 2017, we’ve witnessed his keen eye for craftsmanship, originality and […]
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Introducing – Glashütte Original Introduces the All-New PanoLunarInverse
Most of our readers might now be familiar with two emblematic watches from Glashütte Original, the PanoInverse and PanoMaticInverse. Both watches, hand-wound for the first and automatic for the latter, with inverted movements showing everything technical right on their dials. The PanoMaticInverse has been around a decade now and has continuously been refreshed with new […]
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Glashütte Original flips the moonphase on its head with the PanoLunarInverse
The PanoLunarInverse is Glashütte Original's first-ever PanoInverse model with a moonphase complication, and features stunning finishing.The post Glashütte Original flips the moonphase on its head with the PanoLunarInverse appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Seiko’s latest limited edition, the Prospex Alpinist SPB489, evokes the Australian Outback’s heat haze
This Australia-inspired limited-edition Seiko features a red-hot dial that shimmers like an Outback desert mirage.The post Seiko’s latest limited edition, the Prospex Alpinist SPB489, evokes the Australian Outback’s heat haze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing – Hanhart Presents Its First-Ever Dive Watch, the Aquasphere FreeFall Blue
Hanhart, a German watch brand renowned for its pilot watches, is easily recognized by the distinctive red markings on its bezels and the signature red pusher on its chronograph models. While Hanhart hasn’t traditionally ventured into the realm of dive watches, the brand recently dived in that direction with the 300m water-resistant Fly Navy Aerosphere […]
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Editorial: Memorable Moments at IAMWATCH
The first large scale watch fair I attended as Tempus in Singapore in 2004. A teenager then, I was fairly new to watches and found everything endlessly interesting. History never repeats but it rhymes, as the saying goes. Iamwatch just concluded in Singapore. In many ways it was similar to Tempus: also staged by local retailer The Hour Glass, a watch fair of sizeable scale, but unlike the 2004 event, Iamwatch was largely focused on independent watchmakers. Most crucially, it was also casual – the prescribed attire was Hawaiian shirt – which allowed for more personal interactions with industry personalities. As one of the largest retailers in the world, The Hour Glass has the pull to round up watch enthusiasts, and a great number turned up for Iamwatch, ranging from mega-collectors to royalty. Naturally, the watches spotted were diverse and often incredible. Many multi-million-dollar watches were circulating within the event, including famous examples that sold for record prices at auction, including the Patek Philippe ref. 2523 world time with a blue enamel dial and “Gobbi” signature. And even the Patek Philippe Cubitus was spotted on several wrists, the day after its launch in Munich. But 20 years on after Tempus, the enjoyment, significance, and enduring memories of an event like Iamwatch – for me personally – is no longer the watches, but the people. It was the moments, often during downtime or after the doors closed, when I got to converse with watchmakers ...
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Hands-On With The Handsome Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT
The Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT was one of the most commercially interesting releases of this year’s Watches and Wonders. Unlike most of the exotic Haute Horlogerie releases at the fair, this was a watch we might actually go out and buy. At the same time, it was such a long-awaited and aesthetically predictable watch […] Visit Hands-On With The Handsome Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT to read the full article.
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Up Close: Breguet Tourbillon Extra-Plat 5367
Breguet’s ultra-thin tourbillon has been in its catalogue for some years now, but it remains one of the brand’s most sophisticated tourbillon models. The Tourbillon Extra-Plat 5367 is just 7.45 mm high, making it one of the thinnest self-winding tourbillon watches on the market, a feat made possible thanks to clever peripheral winding. Though its movement is the brand’s latest tourbillon calibre, the 5367 is presented in classic Breguet style – with the enamel dial here or as the 5365 with a guilloche dial – and retains the quintessential Breguet elegance. Initial thoughts Unlike Breguet’s flagship tourbillon model, the massive Double Tourbillon 5345, the 5367 is slim, elegant, and feels like a classical Breguet. In terms of proportions the 5367 is comparable to the 7637 minute repeater, but the tourbillon is thinner and importantly, boasts a more modern movement. The enamel dial is available in traditional white or contemporary blue While the 7637 repeater is powered by a movement that has its roots in the 1980s, the 5367 contains the cal. 581, which is instantly recognisable as a recent construction. The most obvious giveaway is the automatic rotor camouflaged on the periphery, while the tourbillon contains a silicon escapement. The modernity of the construction means the cal. 581 lacks the old-school charm of Breguet’s earlier tourbillon movements, but the sophistication of the cal. 581 is undeniable. Not only is it exceptionally thin, it manages an impre...
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From Rado to Hublot: why watch brands are finally padding up for cricket
Switzerland's watchmakers are increasingly paying attention to the world's second-most popular sport - which is good news for watch fans.The post From Rado to Hublot: why watch brands are finally padding up for cricket appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Sternglas Merion Diver Is An Affordable Alternative With Innovative Touches
Sternglas has come a long way since its first watch debuted in 2016. The earliest models were straightforward Bauhaus-styled watches. While this design still governs the brand’s offerings, straightforward dress watches no longer dominate the catalog. Today’s Merion diver is a good example of how Sternglas has expanded. When I recall my formative collecting years, […] Visit The Sternglas Merion Diver Is An Affordable Alternative With Innovative Touches to read the full article.
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The new Casio G-Shock GM-2100D range gives the CasiOak a more robust yet colourful makeover
Steel bezels plus a quintet of colourful sunburst dials elevate these CasiOaks.The post The new Casio G-Shock GM-2100D range gives the CasiOak a more robust yet colourful makeover appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing: The Seiko Prospex SPB481, SPB483, SPB485 Divers
We watch fans are a funny breed. As enthusiasts, we are always craving something new. But when we are presented with something new, the first thing we do instinctively is find watches from the past to compare it to. Once we’ve pinpointed the references to existing timepieces, that often becomes a reason to disqualify a […] Visit Introducing: The Seiko Prospex SPB481, SPB483, SPB485 Divers to read the full article.
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First Look – The New, Oddly Octagonal Seiko Prospex Diver’s SPB481, SPB483 and SPB485
Seiko has a reputation for releasing a ton of new watches over the course of a year, and some stand out more than others. Most often, we’re dealing with adaptations of an existing (sub)collection with new colours or textures for the dial. Today, though, we get to show you a completely new sub-range that is […]
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What Thierry Stern has to say after the Cubitus launch
Thierry Stern gave a rather candid interview after the Cubitus launch and we wanted to pull out some of the key quotes. The post What Thierry Stern has to say after the Cubitus launch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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First Look – The Rose Gold & Steel Union Glashütte Belisar Chronograph Moon Phase
German entrepreneur Johannes Dürrstein opened a manufacture in Glashütte in 1893 to produce quality Glashütte watches at significantly lower prices than other manufacturers in town. Closed in 1933 and acquired by Swatch Group in 2000, Union Glashütte is proud of its Saxon watchmaking heritage and sticks to the founder’s policy of competitive prices. One of […]
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The Flore et Faune is a hand-engraving masterclass delivered by Andreas Strehler
Andreas Strehler presents the hand-engraved and wonderfully decorated Faune et Flore, with pretty much unlimited customisation.The post The Flore et Faune is a hand-engraving masterclass delivered by Andreas Strehler appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing – The Cool and Accessible Updated Farer Field Watch Collection
British brand Farer has introduced three updated field watches that are sequels to the original trio from 2021. The names are the same, albeit now with a Roman numeral II, but most things have otherwise changed. The overall vibe is still familiar if you know the collection, although the case, bracelet and dials have received […]
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Introducing – The Laco Scorpion Dive Watch in Black DLC Cases
Founded in 1925, Laco was one of the five manufactures in charge of producing military observation watches – B-Uhren – for pilots of the German Luftwaffe in the 1940s. Renowned today for its vintage-inspired pilot’s watches, Laco’s Scorpion dive watch collection has a far more contemporary face and a rugged build to withstand extreme outdoor […]
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The Second Hour Sattelberg Mk2 returns to the field, this time in style
Melbourne's Second Hour introduces swanky updates to its Sattelberg field watch.The post The Second Hour Sattelberg Mk2 returns to the field, this time in style appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Going, going, gone! Lewis Hamilton’s IWC team watch raises CHF 220,000 for charity at auction
It's the watch the F1 champ wore on the podium when celebrating his win at the 2024 British Grand Prix earlier this year.The post Going, going, gone! Lewis Hamilton’s IWC team watch raises CHF 220,000 for charity at auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Zenith Collaborates With Porter On The Pilot Automatic And Big Date Flyback Porter Limited Editions
Zenith often hits the sweet spot when it comes to creating exciting, standout variations of its watches. With the new Zenith Pilot Automatic and Big Date Flyback Porter limited editions, we are treated to two great new versions of the existing Pilot models. Not only do we get a great color variation of the two […] Visit Zenith Collaborates With Porter On The Pilot Automatic And Big Date Flyback Porter Limited Editions to read the full article.
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Hands-On With The New Fleux FLX003 Dive Watch
Looking at many of the sensational, avant-garde, or astoundingly intricate horological creations today, it sometimes seems that there is less interest in timeless, classic watches. I’m not talking about watches that cost the same as a house but, rather, simple, straightforward watches for the everyday person and collector. I suspect, though, that there are people […] Visit Hands-On With The New Fleux FLX003 Dive Watch to read the full article.
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What’s the difference between a microbrand and an independent brand?
It can get confusing and potentially offensive to give the wrong label to a brand, so how do you define these two categories? The post What’s the difference between a microbrand and an independent brand? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Sunday Morning Showdown: Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2067 Vs. Blancpain Air Command In Titanium And Green
It’s Sunday morning, so we have a new Sunday Morning Showdown lined up for you! This week, Daan and Jorg face off for this battle between high-end pilot’s watches that you, the Fratelli, requested. The first is the new green-dial titanium Blancpain Air Command that came out not too long ago. It’s going up against […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2067 Vs. Blancpain Air Command In Titanium And Green to read the full article.
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The green Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture is traditionally stable in a chaotic year
Green is still very much in, and Frederique Constant is applying a particularly lovely shade of it to its Worldtimer.The post The green Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture is traditionally stable in a chaotic year appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more
Patek's first new watch collection in 25 years is the biggest watch news of the week, but we've also seen a particularly large number of releases.The post New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.