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Review: new Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 - hands-on and comprehensive
For today's article, we are reviewing one of the hottest and most popular entry-level timepieces in the market currently: The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80.
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For today's article, we are reviewing one of the hottest and most popular entry-level timepieces in the market currently: The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80.
Revolution
Sleek clean lines are the order of the day for sports watches. Here’s a look at some of the most iconic models of the genre since the 1970s as well as their present-day reinterpretations.
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Distinctive with its wide, flat bezel, the ref. 5070 was Patek Philippe’s last chronograph powered by the CH27-70 movement derived from the Lemania 2310. At 42 mm in diameter, the ref. 5070 was the largest high-end chronograph on the market at its launch in 1998. Amongst the four versions of the ref. 5070 – in rose, yellow, or white gold as well as platinum – the platinum version is the rarest. Around 250 were made according to Sotheby’s, with the standard guise for the platinum case being being a metallic, muted-blue dial. Produced at the “special request of an important client” in 2012, the ref. 5070/1P-010 has a black dial, while preserving the standard dial design with its large, applied Arabic numerals in white gold. While the standard model is has the model reference 5070P, this example has the suffix “/1P”, indicating the monochromatic dial is matched by a platinum “brick” bracelet, an uncommon option only available via special order. Importantly, both the black dial and bracelet are mentioned on the certificate, which indicates the watch was sold at the Patek Philippe Salon in Geneva. The combination of a platinum case, black dial, and matching bracelet – familiar and simple but endlessly striking – has been seen before on other chronograph models, including a ref. 5004P that sold at Christie’s in 2019. But this is the first ref. 5070P in this livery to be offered publicly. Estimated at HK$4-8 million, or US$500,000-1 million, the uniq...
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With hope on the horizon, and borders hopefully beginning to open, the relevance of GMT and world timer complications is bit by bit returning. Heck, if you are like me, a part of an international team, than the GMT complication does come in handy even now when coordinating Zoom calls. Regardless of circumstance, it is … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Horage Supersede aims to deliver unprecedented value with new K2 micro-rotor GMT caliber appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Everything you need to know about vintage Rolex Subs.
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There was no diving, but there was plenty of pizza.
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After a decade, the Greubel Forsey GMT Earth has reached its Final Edition, the final edition is now in a titanium case with an intense black finish.
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Everyone knows Charlie Watts, who died last week, was the most dapper member of The Rolling Stones. If he wasn’t banging the skins onstage, the mild-mannered drummer was always immaculately turned out in Savile Row’s finest threads. Watts admitted to having more that 200 suits at his London home alone, many of which were specifically … ContinuedThe post What Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones can teach you about wearing a watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Gérald Genta's affinity for a certain cartoon mouse (and a few of his friends) is preserved in watches bearing the late designer's name.
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For the first time, the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon is released in precious metal where previously only a stainless steel version was available.
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All for less than $400.
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No, not a Speedy.
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For the first time, the Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph is presented in precious metal - limited to 18 pieces only.
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GaryG's charming wife MrsG is perhaps most enthusiastic about her collection of Southwestern Native American arts and jewelry, but let’s take a look at her interesting watches, which include excellent examples from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain, Alain Silberstein, Audemars Piguet, and more.
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Funky finesse and only four hundred bucks.
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The Montblanc Heritage Pythagore Small Second Limited Edition 148, Montblanc takes the best vintage cues from Minerva’s rich past and iterates it for the present. Two models in 18 K rose or white gold with different coloured dials make up the collection.
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The Speedies were velcroed to the custom flight suits for a historic ten minutes.
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These pieces are not for sale.
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Our friends at The Watches TV visited Laurent Jolliet, the last “chain maker” in business in Switzerland according to Marc André Deschoux. As Jolliet crafts his bracelets and chains fully by hand, Deschoux and crew were able to find out in detail how Milanese bracelets are made, an art form no longer formally taught, and they share the secrets with us here.
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Last month, we sent intrepid beginner Sarah Miller shopping for a Rolex. Today, she gets her hands on a legit collection – and she has some questions.
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Originally released in stainless steel at Baselworld 2018, Arnold & Son now releases the Globetrotter in gold in a limited edition release of 28 pieces.
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Come for the Richard Milles, stay for the sausage truck.
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Tudor's popular Black Bay Bronze is now available in the Fifty-Eight case variant. Only available directly through Tudor boutiques.
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The majority of today's numerous flieger-style watches are inspired by the now-iconic German pilot’s and navigator's watches of World War II, becoming a genre unto themselves. Bhanu Chopra flies high to take a deep dive into the long history of this popular style.
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Material experimentation can sometimes feel gimmicky. This watchmaker is doing it for the betterment of society.
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Fascination and wonder, rendered in precious metals, sized for your wrist.
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For me, it’s a lot of the same qualities that lend style points to clothes.
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"As all experienced navigators know, it is extremely easy to get lost." –Phillip Van Horn Weems
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Laurent Lecamp is presiding over a period of innovation for the storied brand.
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Our own in-house experts, Saori Omura and Brandon Frazin, set the record straight so you can fully enjoy hunting for your next vintage pick-up.
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