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Hands-On: Bell & Ross BR 05
Luxury sports watches in steel with distinctive case shapes and integrated bracelets have been an unstoppable trend of late. Though the segment was born in the 1970s with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and then Patek Philippe Nautilus, it’s arguably at the high-water mark now. Several brands have joined the party with their own luxury sport watches, each designed with a different impetus, but often met with a certain degree of controversy. Recent examples include the Vacheron Constantin Overseas, Piaget Polo S, and Girard-Perregaux Laureato. And now, it’s the turn of Bell & Ross (B&R;) with the BR 05. Unsurprisingly, the BR 05 is a riff on the most iconic Bell & Ross design – the circle-within-a-square case. The BR 05 enters a crowded segment in both an affordable manner; it’s kitted out with a well-constructed case and customised movement for under US$5000. An unmistakable form At first glance, the rounded-square case and bezel with visible screws inevitably brings to mind Gerald Genta’s classics. But on its own, the BR 05 is a logical derivative of the signature B&R; case. The BR 05 is a compact watch, with a wide bezel making it look slightly smaller than it actually is. The case measures 40mm across and 10.4mm in height, which is relatively slim and within the general ballpark of such watches. That being said, a case below 10mm would have given it more elegant and classical proportions. And in contrast to the merely adequate depth rating of the ...
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RECOMMENDED READING: The Gérald Genta archives
If you’re reading this, you probably know who Gérald Genta is, and if you don’t, you probably recognise the name. He was the most prolific watch designer of the 20th century, having been the source of inspiration for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the Omega Constellation. He designed for everyone, … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The Gérald Genta archives appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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“Instead of watching TV when I was 10 years old, I took watches apart.” Celebrating 10 years of Louis Vuitton’s Spin Time with its creator, Michel Navas
When it comes to watchmaking, it’s no stretch of a hairspring to say that Michel Navas has done it all. He was a key figure at Gérald Genta in the high complications team in the boom times of the ’90s. He also worked at Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. At Franck Muller, he masterminded the … ContinuedThe post “Instead of watching TV when I was 10 years old, I took watches apart.” Celebrating 10 years of Louis Vuitton’s Spin Time with its creator, Michel Navas appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In conversation with Ahmed “Shary” Rahman, better known to us as @Time_Mechanic
One of the world’s most prolific and knowledgeable collectors, Ahmed Rahman - better known to his friends as “Shary” or @Time_Mechanic - tells Wei Koh about his fascination with Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille and, finally, Omega.
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In Conversation: Rexhep Rexhepi of Akrivia
In Conversation with Rexhep Rexhepi, the young man who apprenticed with Patek Philippe at 15 and founded Akrivia and remains the creative force.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Alternatives to Highly Popular Watches, from Our Archives
This week, we take a look at six alternatives to highly popular watches - such as the Rolex Daytona, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and Patek Philippe Nautilus.
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HANDS-ON: Grail material – the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST
When the watchfam get together, it’s only a matter of time before the hot topic of grail watches rears its curious head. It’s no surprise, either, that for many collectors, their ultimate goal is usually found at the higher-end of the watchmaking spectrum. Perhaps a Patek Philippe or something of the Vacheron variety? Or maybe … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Grail material – the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Ref. 15202ST appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Throwback Sundays: Six split seconds chronographs for a horizontal collection
We recommend six split seconds chronographs from our archives: from Sinn, Habring², F.P. Journe, A. Lange & Söhne, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin.
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Throwback Sunday: Six highly desirable, modestly priced watches which you may not be able to buy
Throwback Sunday: Six highly desirable, modestly priced watches which you may not be able to buy. From Rolex, Patek Philippe, Tudor, Omega and Citizen.
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Baselworld 2018 Chief Editor’s Choice: Top 5 watches which may blow your budget.
The Chief Editor makes his picks from the crop of Baselworld 2018 watches. All likely to cause heart palpitations from your bank manager. Selection from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Andreas Strehler, H. Moser and Patek Philippe.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a High-End Time-Only Dress Watch, from Our Archives
In this week's article, we are looking at six time-only dress watch, featuring Lange, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, JLC, and Moser.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Complicated Dress Watches for a Gentleman, from Our Archives
In this week's article, we look at six complicated dress watches, featuring brands such as Patek Philippe, Chopard, NOMOS, JLC, Breguet, and Lange.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Twin Register Chronograph, from Our Archives
We take a look at six twin register chronograph, featuring brands such as Patek Philippe, Habring2, Longines, Hamilton, Lange, and Montblanc.
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Armchair Picks: Robin’s Top 5 from Baselworld 2017
Today, Robin shares the five watches that has caught his eyes in Baselworld 2017, featuring brands such as Tudor, Patek Philippe, and Grand Seiko.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations for the “God of Gamblers”, from Our Archives
In this week's Throwback Sunday, we feature six watch recommendations for the "God of Gamblers", featuring brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Breguet.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations for Lunar New Year, from Our Archives
In this week's Throwback Sundays, we look at six watch recommendations for the Lunar New Year, featuring brands such as Tudor, HYT, and Patek Philippe.
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 23 – The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph
As you climb higher and higher up the horological Christmas tree – which, by the way we don’t advise in real life, unless this happens – the stars at the top start to thin out, leaving, at least in days of yore, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet shining brightly as Swiss watchmaking’s ‘big three’. Between them … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 23 – The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Event opening: Singapore National Museum’s revamped Glass Rotunda
Event opening: Singapore National Museum reopens the revamped Glass Rotunda and the story of the magnificent Patek Philippe Dome clock which was an enabler.
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Tiffany Watches: How a Stationer became a Jeweller-Watchmaker
It's amazing how much watchmaking history Tiffany & Co. possesses and how close they came to actually owning Patek Philippe. There is real provenance here.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a World Time Watch, from Our Archives
For this week's Throwback Sundays, our focus is on World Time Watch, featuring the likes of Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, and Jaeger LeCoultre.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Versatile Watch, from Our Archives
In this week's Throwback Sundays, we feature six versatile watches from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Chopard and Panerai.
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Review: Blancpain Villeret Quantième Annuel GMT steel
Just as much as we love to talk about watches, we are also continuously on the lookout to spot industry moves and trends. We first pointed out the callous arms race for bronze case watches, and it seems like there is yet another trend on the rise in the emergence of steel case watches in premium lines. For those less familiar with the metals, for premium brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, steel is usually associated with sports models and their classic models are seldom made in steel.
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Baselworld 2016: The Editor’s Top 5 Watches
The Editor's Top 5 watches: Czapek & Cie Quai des Bergues, Gronefeld 1941 Remontoire, Jacob & Co Twin Turbo, Patek Philippe 5390, Tudor Black Bay Bronze.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Perpetual Calendar Watch, from Our Archives (Part 2)
We look at yet another six perpetual calendar watches, from Jaeger LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, MB&F;, H.Moser & Cie., and Bovet.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for an Aviation Themed Watch, from Our Archives
Our Throwback Sundays article today focuses on aviation themed watch, which includes brands like Patek Philippe, IWC, Rolex, Sinn, Breitling, and Zenith.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Rectangular Watch, from Our Archives
We muse over the rectanglular watch as an alternative to the usual round ones, and recommend six. Cartier, JLC, Patek Philippe, Lange, Glodpfeil, GP
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Sartorial Musings: A gentleman’s essentials: The Armoury in Hong Kong
Sartorial musings: essentials from The Armoury, Hong Kong: Patek Philippe, Laphroaig, Ring Jacket, Liverano, E&G;, Borsalindo, Frank Clegg, St Crispin's.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Father and Son Watch, from Our Archives
A short guide for a Father and Son watch, with pieces from Seiko, Panerai, JLC, Patek Philippe, Swatch, and Urwerk.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Chronograph from Our Archives (Part 2)
A short guide for a chronograph watch, with pieces from Chopard, A Lange and Sohne, Cartier, Patek Philippe, De Bethune, and Breguet.