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Two-position crown for setting the date independently of the time. Rolex Cal. 3035 (1977) → Cal. 3135 → modern standard.

VIDEO: Bulgari’s bright steel Octo Finissimo Automatic is a thing of beauty

Bulgari s bright steel Octo Aug 21, 2018

VIDEO: Bulgari’s bright steel Octo Finissimo Automatic is a thing of beauty

The model that’s emerging as the hero of Bulgari’s watch collection - which is undergoing a serious renaissance at the moment - is the Octo Finissimo Automatic, a simpler, more day-to-day offering than the tourbillons, minute repeaters and the like that also form part of the family. Until earlier this year the Finissimo Automatic was … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Bulgari’s bright steel Octo Finissimo Automatic is a thing of beauty appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WATCHSPOTTING: Big sharks and surprising watches in The Meg

WATCHSPOTTING: Big sharks and surprising watches in The Meg

There are three things I want in your classic Hollywood blockbuster: big monsters, bad one-liners and quality watch spotting. And from the looks of it, The Meg has all three. And while it’s a movie that’s very much scheduled to tie in with the northern summer, it’s also one that I feel is close to … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Big sharks and surprising watches in The Meg appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum

Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum It’s Aug 20, 2018

HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum

It’s not unusual to see high-flyers Bell & Ross take inspiration from the world of aviation. In fact, it’s almost expected. However, the latest addition to their “Horo” label does it with a far more “grounded” perspective. Finding its muse in the practical aesthetic of an airport runway. Following on from last year’s three-handed Horolum, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: Ultra-thin heavyweight – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in gold

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Aug 19, 2018

IN-DEPTH: Ultra-thin heavyweight – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in gold

The story in a second: Bulgari’s latest take on the Octo Finissimo Automatic is the anti-gold gold watch. How about a riddle to start your Monday off right? When is a gold watch not a gold watch? When it’s Bulgari’s darling, the Octo Finissimo Automatic, in rose gold. Now, obviously it’s a gold watch, but … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Ultra-thin heavyweight – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: Ocean blue barrels – the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue

Hublot Spirit Aug 19, 2018

INTRODUCING: Ocean blue barrels – the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue

Magical cylindrical tunnels of water. Riding inside a barrelling wave is considered by some to be the be-all and end-all of surfing. And while Hublot’s latest addition to the Spirit of Big Bang collection doesn’t exactly call for a rashie or a coating of wax, it does capture the essence of the sea, with an … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Ocean blue barrels – the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Evolution of Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato

Girard-Perregaux s Laureato Born Aug 16, 2018

The Evolution of Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato

Born in the 1970s, the Laureato has evolved into the timeless icon it is today.

VIDEO: The Tissot Swissmatic – a great entry into the world of mechanical watches

Tissot Swissmatic – Aug 15, 2018

VIDEO: The Tissot Swissmatic – a great entry into the world of mechanical watches

This video is all about value. Not only do you get two watch reviews (we’re covering Tissot’s dressy Everytime Swissmatic as well as the sportier V8 Swissmatic), but both watches represent a solid value proposition. The style of these two watches is a pretty by-the-book interpretation of daily dress/sport, depending on which flavour you plumb … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Tissot Swissmatic – a great entry into the world of mechanical watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic – the most important movement of 2018?

Baume & Mercier Aug 14, 2018

IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic – the most important movement of 2018?

The story in a second: Classic on the outside, contemporary on the inside. Baume & Mercier are onto a winner here. I’ve always thought Baume & Mercier were at their best when they were playing with the classics. The Clifton, with its classical proportions, vintage inspiration and strong value offering, is a proposition that was … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic – the most important movement of 2018? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

OPINION: There are 3 types of watch wearers, which one are you?

OPINION: There are 3 types of watch wearers, which one are you?

Editor’s Note: Recently we learned that there are people in the world who buy and wear broken watches. In between all the head shaking, tut-tutting and ‘what’s the watch world coming to’ etc amongst the team, we reached a surprising point. We learned that while none of us falls into this desperate and strange new category, we are, in fact, all … ContinuedThe post OPINION: There are 3 types of watch wearers, which one are you? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic 38 and the History of the Slide Rule Watch

Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic 38 Aug 13, 2018

Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic 38 and the History of the Slide Rule Watch

With the slide rule headlining the gorgeous new Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic 38mm, Revolution delves into the history and development of the rule and its use alongside timekeeping that continues today.

HANDS-ON: The Golden Snowflake – Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive SBGA259

Grand Seiko s Spring Drive SBGA259 Aug 12, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Golden Snowflake – Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive SBGA259

Grand Seiko’s Snowflake (the more evocative name for the SBGA211 née SBGA011) is undoubtedly one of the most popular watches in their line-up, and understandably so. With its titanium case, seductive Spring Drive movement and one of the best-loved dials in the business, it’s remained unchanged (reference number and dial naming convention) since 2010 (see … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Golden Snowflake – Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive SBGA259 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

NEWS: We’ve discovered a new species of watch wearer, and it ain’t pretty

NEWS: We’ve discovered a new species of watch wearer, and it ain’t pretty

There are few things more exciting than discovering an entirely new species. Especially creatures from the abyss, and there happens to be the largest and deepest one on the planet just to the east of Australia. Scientists recently discovered this cute little guy in there. He still remains nameless if you have any ideas? We also … ContinuedThe post NEWS: We’ve discovered a new species of watch wearer, and it ain’t pretty appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHO TO FOLLOW: @Creodesignwatches – the dial artist

Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50 Aug 11, 2018

WHO TO FOLLOW: @Creodesignwatches – the dial artist

Chris Alexander, also known as Creo Design, is a professional artist and designer who has worked across multiple media, with a focus for watch dial art. Hi Chris, what’s your daily watch and why? An Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50. This watch means an awful lot to me even though it has only been in my possession … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @Creodesignwatches – the dial artist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Casio G-Shock MRG-G2000HA “Tetsu-Tsuba”

Casio G-Shock MRG-G2000HA “Tetsu-Tsuba” DEPLOYANT Aug 10, 2018

Review: Casio G-Shock MRG-G2000HA “Tetsu-Tsuba”

Today, we take a look at one of the most expensive Casio G-Shock: the MRG-G2000HA "Tetsu-Tsuba".

LIST: 5 of the best watches from the good old U S of A

LIST: 5 of the best watches from the good old U S of A

It might surprise you to know that in the first half of the last century, America was regarded as the force to be reckoned with when it came to watches - especially modern, efficient and mass-produced watches. But now, with great legacy brands like Waltham and Illinois consigned to the scrapheap of history, while others, … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 of the best watches from the good old U S of A appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Longines HydroConquest receives a substantive, stylish upgrade

Longines HydroConquest receives Aug 9, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Longines HydroConquest receives a substantive, stylish upgrade

If we’re guilty of one thing when it comes to Longines watches here at Time+Tide, it’s that we maybe focus a little too hard on their heritage heat. It’s something that Andrew realised a while back when he explored their outstanding Master collection, and it’s something I realised at Basel when I saw the latest … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Longines HydroConquest receives a substantive, stylish upgrade appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Out of the Blue

Ulysse Nardin Freak Out Aug 8, 2018

INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Out of the Blue

Ulysse Nardin recently introduced four new members of its freaky family. With titanium cases and unmistakable style, these watches are known collectively as the Freak Out, and today we’re taking a look at the Freak Out Blue. First, though, a quick primer on the Freak. Conceived by genius watchmaker Ludwig Oechslin, the Freak first came … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Out of the Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EDITOR’S PICK: This Longines is Legen … wait for it … Dary!

Longines Aug 7, 2018

EDITOR’S PICK: This Longines is Legen … wait for it … Dary!

Editors note: While I’m not sure that Barney Stinson (the chap from How I Met Your Mother, paraphrased above) would be familiar with the Longines Legend Diver, he definitely should be. Like him, the LLD possesses effortless good looks, easy charm, a youthful energy and slightly playful personality. Honestly, it’s a perfect match … Longines … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: This Longines is Legen … wait for it … Dary! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: Colour comes to play with the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph Aug 5, 2018

IN-DEPTH: Colour comes to play with the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph

The story in a second: Classic Carrera. More colour. If you spend more than a few minutes in the sometimes crazy world of watches, it’s easy to lose perspective. You can very quickly get caught up in the hullabaloo of new this, in-house that, and proprietary the other. But while all that stuff is cool … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Colour comes to play with the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHO TO FOLLOW: @WatchBrisman

Rolex es … Hi Donald Aug 4, 2018

WHO TO FOLLOW: @WatchBrisman

Brisbane watch collector Donald has steadily established a name for himself as a prolific vintage watch lover. We dive a little deeper and find out there’s more to the Don than just vintage Rolexes … Hi Donald, what’s your daily watch and why? I really enjoy wearing my Blue WG Submariner on a daily basis. … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @WatchBrisman appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

OPINION: Judge not – why you shouldn’t judge someone by the watch on their wrist

Rolex natch Aug 2, 2018

OPINION: Judge not – why you shouldn’t judge someone by the watch on their wrist

One of my favourite quasi-apocryphal watch tales goes like this: There’s a guy who, for lack of anything better or more pressing to do with his life, decides to yacht-hop his way from home to Australia. Somewhere along the way, his watch (a Rolex, natch) is lost at sea. Upon mooring his boat, said sailor … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Judge not – why you shouldn’t judge someone by the watch on their wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Chanel J12 Untitled

Chanel J12 Untitled So deeply Aug 1, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Chanel J12 Untitled

So deeply has Chanel’s J12 become embedded in the canon of 21st-century design, it’s easy to forget that it was introduced only 18 years ago. From the original model – a chic, sporty and androgynous piece in black ceramic that Chanel’s then artistic director, Jacques Helleu, had designed to wear himself – it has evolved … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Chanel J12 Untitled appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

CHAMPAGNE: It’s our 2000th post and all you get is this list of our hottest hits…

CHAMPAGNE: It’s our 2000th post and all you get is this list of our hottest hits…

I’d like to say I remember the first post we ever published on Time+Tide. But I have no idea. Was it a ‘hello world’ that spelled out our sparkling vision? A watch review of something released early in 2014? Your guess really is as good as mine. That seems pretty average on my part - and … ContinuedThe post CHAMPAGNE: It’s our 2000th post and all you get is this list of our hottest hits… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EDITOR’S PICK: The evolution of Chanel’s in-house watchmaking

Chanel s in-house watchmaking Editor’s Jul 29, 2018

EDITOR’S PICK: The evolution of Chanel’s in-house watchmaking

Editor’s note: I’ve been saying for a few years now that Chanel is one to watch on the watchmaking front. They’ve been making watches for years of course, but in more recent times they’ve stepped up the intensity, offering beautiful (and beautifully executed) in-house movements. Sandra has the story … It’s seven years since Chanel … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: The evolution of Chanel’s in-house watchmaking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WHO TO FOLLOW: @JasonHeaton

WHO TO FOLLOW: @JasonHeaton

If you love dive watches, we probably don’t need to introduce Jason Heaton. He’s a man living the dream, a freelance writer who writes about watches only as an excuse to go out and have fun with them - be that hiking, skiing, kayaking or diving … Hi Jason, what’s your daily watch? As for a daily watch, … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @JasonHeaton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: The detail in the deep blue dial – Seiko’s Shippo Enamel SPB073

Seiko s Shippo Enamel SPB073 Jul 26, 2018

VIDEO: The detail in the deep blue dial – Seiko’s Shippo Enamel SPB073

Often the best watches are those that come with a story attached. Sometimes that story can be attached to momentous events or achievements the watch is associated with, or the accomplishments of those who wore it. It can also be a story of how it’s made and who it’s made by. Such is the case … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The detail in the deep blue dial – Seiko’s Shippo Enamel SPB073 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: Three times the charm – the Franck Muller Vanguard Master Banker Skeleton

Franck Muller Jul 24, 2018

INTRODUCING: Three times the charm – the Franck Muller Vanguard Master Banker Skeleton

If watch brands were Facebook relationship statuses, Franck Muller would be “It’s complicated”. Not because the Swiss-based manufacturer has commitment problems but, rather, quite the opposite. Since its beginnings in Genthod – located in the countryside of Geneva – the innovative brand has been committed to upholding its reputation as the “Master of Complications”. And … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Three times the charm – the Franck Muller Vanguard Master Banker Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 12, July 2018 – A Heuer-heavy edition

SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 12, July 2018 – A Heuer-heavy edition

This month was an interesting one, and, as you’ll see, jam-packed with one particular brand. I’ll put this Heuer-overload down to the fact I spent quite a bit of time with local car enthusiasts, who have a lot of time for the brand - especially their chronographs. Let’s kick things off. Local gent Charith recently picked up … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 12, July 2018 – A Heuer-heavy edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper

ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper

From the People’s Champion to the people’s choice. Over the past year, semi-retired professional wrestler and Hollywood megastar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has earned himself $US125 million, the highest-ever total for acting in the 20-year history of the Forbes’ Highest-Paid Celebrity List – which ranks him at number five, and up 17 spots from last … ContinuedThe post ROCKSPOTTING: Dwayne Johnson goes full milspec in his latest blockbuster, Skyscraper appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: A different sort of Jaquet Droz – the Astrale Grande Heure Minute

Jaquet Droz Jul 22, 2018

VIDEO: A different sort of Jaquet Droz – the Astrale Grande Heure Minute

Jaquet Droz is a brand that has built its reputation on incredible automata and extravagant finishing. Fluttering birds, delicate miniature painting, and exquisite handcrafts are all par for the course for the brand. Which is why this watch, the Astrale Grande Heure Minute, was such a surprise. It’s no less beautiful, but much more spartan … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A different sort of Jaquet Droz – the Astrale Grande Heure Minute appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.