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Two Broke Watch Snobs
On first inspection I found the minimally modern approach of the case and bezel incredibly refreshing while the intricate more vintage approach of the dial kept Dryden Watch Co. Chrono Diver visually interesting. Here's a watch that isn't trying to re-invent the wheel by creating a watch that's totally kooky or outrageous.
Revolution
Revolution founder Wei Koh speaks to the multi-hyphenate IWC CEO about the significance of e-commerce and the female consumer’s place in the brand.
Time+Tide
In a battle that’s been brewing since the dawn of Time (and Tide, in 2014), Andrew and Felix finally pick up the tools and take on the challenge of taking apart and then rebuilding a manually wound movement. We lay our scene at the Omega Service Centre in Melbourne, and the occasion is somewhat of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Oh boy. Andrew vs Felix in watch rebuild battle at the Omega Service Centre. Watchmakers, look away … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
A Swiss watch is a near-universally recognised symbol for quality, precision and tradition. And while that’s all well and good, there’s another thing that fine Swiss watches tend to be synonymous with - and that’s high sticker prices. And broadly speaking that perception is true - I constantly find myself uttering phrases like “this $60,000 … ContinuedThe post LIST: The budget list – 5 great new Swiss mechanical watches from brands you’ve heard of that cost less than $1500 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Collinsville Watch Co. has been a friend of the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast ever since the early days. Even back then Mike and I recognized the type of good work that Frank (the owner and operator of CW) was doing - making quality watches with great specs and design motifs that were significant and special.
Revolution
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tonight, at the first session of Phillips Watches' Geneva Auction Week: Seven, the Tiffany stamped 18K white gold Omega wristwatch that was presented to Elvis Presley on the occasion of his...
Time+Tide
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.
Deployant
Spot the Watch: Kim Jong-Un and his Swiss watch. What did he wear to the recent peace talks with South Korea? Perhaps his early Swiss education led him to select a design icon: the Movado Moderna.
Time+Tide
In a special excerpt from Matt Hranek’s A Man and His Watch we learn about Sylvester Stallone and his Tiffany & Co Rolex Submariner.The post INSIGHT: Sylvester Stallone and his Tiffany & Co Rolex Submariner appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Revolution speaks with co-founder of content creation company, Mr Watchmaster, Andrew Canter on his love of horology and his personal watches.
Revolution
New Austin, TX-based Tockr offers Swiss Made watches inspired by aviation, with a unique, rotary engine-inspired design, along with a very attractive aviation chronograph.
Time+Tide
Now, if you’ve watched my review of the Tudor S&G; you’ll know that I’m #team2tone all the way, but the thing is, I don’t *really* know how to wear it. I mean, I think I’d be OK in more formal settings - just pair it with a suit and away you go, but in every … ContinuedThe post HOW TO: Wear two-tone (and not look like Gordon Gekko) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Deployant
Introducing the new MB&F; LM Split Escapement (LM SE) with live photographs and hands on commentary and analysis of this release.
Revolution
MB&F; introduce the fifth chapter of the Legacy Machine with the Legacy Machine ‘Split Escapement’, featuring a 11.78mm escapement shaft.
Revolution
Wei Koh experiences the mythical McLaren F1 on its 25th anniversary tour though Bordeaux in the company of Ray Bellm, Gordon Murray, Ron Dennis and Richard Mille.
Revolution
As fight night creeps in, Revolution looks at last couple of weeks that has brought Mayweather vs McGregor to this moment in time: The Money Fight, 26 August 2017.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
The snobs wrap their heads around the bucking concepts of building a large, budget-conscious collection vs. a collection that's actually smaller, but more methodical and compromised of more expensive pieces. What are your thoughts? Tune in and hit us up!
Revolution
Breguet’s Tradition 7047 Fusee Tourbillon makes an appearance in the 2017 Justice League movie on the wrist of Bruce Wayne.
Revolution
Tiffany & Co. introduce a new chronograph and a time-only watch to their CT60 collection in black DLC.
Time+Tide
Editor’s Note: Sometimes it’s the first line of a story that grabs you, but in this case, it was the last. The very last sentence in fact. Adam Craniotes, co-founder of RedBar Group and longtime friend of Time+Tide (go on a virtual tour of NYC with the big man here, just don’t drive home afterwards, … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Patek Philippe Takes New York (and blows RedBar Group co-founder Adam Craniotes away in the process) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Swiss watch exports posted their highest month of growth in May of 2017; its highest in over four years.
Revolution
Two Swiss Watches Walk into A Bar - “Getting” The New H Moser & Cie Swiss Alp Watch Zzzz & Brrr.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Mike and Kaz then breakdown the pros and cons of purchasing via grey market vs authorized dealers and boutiques. They both have some positive experiences to share and even some bad ones. But at the end of the day a discussion about what to look for in a reputable grey market dealer is had.
Deployant
The story of the US-based Barrelhand Project 1 begins as it should, with one student's Swiss-born muse- the ever incredible Urwerk UR-202.
Time+Tide
The past few months have been so crazy that we split last month’s dispatch into two. As Basel wrapped up, I headed back to the great city of London for round two. Apparently I wasn’t sick of looking at watches yet. Silas’s Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 3940G Whilst roaming the streets of Clerkenwell, I took the … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 8, May 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Review for Collinsville Watch Co. Limited Edition Kore 2, an automatic dress piece from a microbrand that combines looks and function!
Deployant
Swiss watch exports further declined in February 2017. Export value of CHF 1.5b was 10% lower than the same period last year. But LVMH bucked the trend.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
This week Mike and Kaz open up the episode by talking about Collinsville Watch Co - a super small microbrand offering high quality, but affordable quartz and mechanical pieces.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
This week the Two Broke Watch Snobs sit down and tuck in on discussing the past and potential future of the Swiss Watch Industries archaic marketing practices. Plus, market over-saturation, layoffs, the quartz crisis and a lot more. MIke also shares his experience field testing the Orion Field Standard - plus Kaz feels the need to bring up his dying, puking bird for some reason. Plus, you know - roaches wearing Rolexes... (#roacheswearingrolexes).
Revolution
Wei Koh sits down with Mr. Thierry Stern of Patek Philippe to discuss this year’s novelties at Baselworld 2017.
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