Revolution
Interview: Darin Rabb, Brand President of IWC North America
IWC recently appointed a new president for its North American subsidiary, Darin Rabb, who joins the company after a long stint at Nike.
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Revolution
IWC recently appointed a new president for its North American subsidiary, Darin Rabb, who joins the company after a long stint at Nike.
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Photo essay of the Asaoka Project Tsunami in a new brown dial. This magnificent watch was captured recently in Baselworld 2019.
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Editor’s note: There were some notable absences at Baselworld 2019. A new Milgauss from Rolex, a new Monaco from TAG Heuer; in fact, the only birthday that happened on schedule, apart from the barnstorming return of Doxa in time for its 130th, was the glorious profusion of Zenith El Primero models. But no missing model was quite … ContinuedThe post ‘Too big, too chunky, not versatile…’ Why the Fifty-Eight was the answer to this guy’s Tudor Black Bay blues … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Full review of the new Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition, the timepiece is a faithful recreation of the original Navitimer in 1959.
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Maybe I’m getting old and grumpy (I am), or maybe it’s a genuine shift driven by the increasing visibility and Instagramability of this hobby/lifestyle choice/money pit we call watch collecting, but I’m noticing an increasing homogeneity in what people are collecting. Steel sports this, royal that, unobtainable the other. Where are the weird, interesting and … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Going to a watch meet-up? Leave the Sub at home appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hands-on, detailed and analytical review of the new Citizen AQ 6010-06A Caliber 0100: the most accurate watch in the world.
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Yesterday, Dwayne Johnson touched down in Las Vegas to showcase his new buddy action flick Hobbs & Shaw at CinemaCon, an industry event. But while I’m sure there were explosions aplenty, what really grabbed our attention was something else entirely. What The Rock was wearing. That Ferragamo knit with a palm print is in-credible. Also, … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: IWC’s Big Pilot never looked so small – The Rock rocks a Bronze Spitfire in Las Vegas appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bracelets aren’t something you see strapped to Panerai watches too often, which is, I think, a bit of a shame, as that half-moon design is quite distinctive and stylish. But that’s something that’s set to change with two new, silver and steel additions to Panerai’s Luminor Marina family, the PAM00977 and PAM00978. Offered in two … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Steely splendour – the Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00977 and PAM00978 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hublot has been growing the Spirit of Big Bang line slowly and steadily, and though the SoBB Yellow Sapphire was quite the cool addition, this new tourbillon is (in my humble opinion) easily the best new offering in the collection. The Hublot calibre HUB6020 was designed specifically for the tonneau-shaped case of the Spirit, and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The edgy, architectural Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Prospex LIne, with 3 sporting adventure. One for Land, one for Sky and one for Sea. Two models for each, one in Ti and Ti with black super hard coating. Making 6 watches in this line, all 44.8mm. All on Spring Drive movements. Starting with the Land runs on the 5R66 with GMT andRead More
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Jacob and Co partners with Bugatti to celebrate their 110th Anniversary (Bugatti). Two pieces are new in this series. First a Epic Bugatti in forged carbon over a black DLC Ti base case. Column wheel chrono, bicompax. LE 110 CHF 36,000 before tax. With the French Flag on the dial to match Bugatti’s Chiron 110thRead More
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Grönefeld introduces a new tourbillon for this year. New caliber for the Grönefeld 10th Anniversary – Decennium. Automatic flying 1 Minute tourbillon in a SS cage. Plat case 39.5mm x 10.5mm height. Slate grey dial in solid silver. LE 10pcs numbered 1 out of 10. Price €145,000 before taxes. Peter Chong Live from Baselworld
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Three novelties from Arnold & Son this year, one new dial, one new case, and one new movement. We start with the new dial. On HM Perpetual Moon now comes with an aventurine dial. All tech specs remain the same. LE 28 CHF 31,000 before tax. Next a new case for the Nebula. Now withRead More
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Over at Bulgari, the reign of the Octo Finissimo continues to flourish. At Baselworld 2019 the ultra-thin heavyweight collection gained two strong new members. And over on the women’s side, there’s a new golden serpent to adore. The hero of Bulgari’s set piece is the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT, a very smart addition (in both … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 of the best Bulgari watches from Basel 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Interesting new watch from Claude Meylan with a great story. The Tortue Point de Sable. Based on a tortue case in SS 31mm. On it is fitted with a modified. ETA 2671. The ETA is a round movement and modified to bring the rotor to the dial side and reconstructed the bridges. The dial isRead More
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Line extensions for Czapek this year to the Faubourg de Cracovie line. If we remember the line is a new chronograph with vertical clutch. New is the salmon series which we covered the Press Release. Case size 41.5mm in SS at CHF 24,000 before taxes. Next line comprise of expressions in enamel. The first isRead More
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Baselworld 2019 is over, everyone! So naturally it's time for Mike and I to sit down and talk about the pieces we loved, hated, and were just generally confused as hell over. We also did our best to cover pieces and news that no one else was mentioning in our on-going Baselworld 2019 coverage piece - so check out that link below.
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Novelties from Nomos: three new collections. First is the Sport Collection with 3 watches. From L-R: Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date in a white dial, same in Marine Black and the Club Sport neomatik 42 Date Black. All WR to 300m, SS case and bracelets. The Tangente Sport features a screw down crown with crownRead More
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We start Romain Gauthier with a new Insight Micro Rotor Black Titanium now with a blue grand feu enamel dial. RG makes the dial base and works with an enameling to apply the enamel and the final finishing of frosting is done in house by abrasive the shiny enamel finish to get the frosted look.Read More
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Six novelties from Sinn this year. First off to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the original Frankfurt Financial District is the new 6012 Rose Gold Anniversary. LE 50 priced at S$25,600. 41.5mm case, full calendar with moonphase. The moon discs are MOP. Movement is ETA 7750 Chrono. Also available in SS – 6012 at S$7,800,Read More
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From MB&F;, a new ladies piece from the independent. We have the LM Flying T. At 38.5mm, it looks and feels much smaller. Equipped with a 60 seconds flying tourbillon, 100 hours PR, automatic rotor in 18k gold stylized in the shape of the sun. Three editions, 168 diamonds set on a black lacquer dial,Read More
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At Urwerk, we have 3 novelties. We begin with the UR-111 Black. A new color way in black PVD over SS with orange and yellow SuperLuminova. Limited to 25 a year. CHF 130,000. Next is an interesting collaboration with the artist Emmanuel Esposito who make art knifes, from Torino Italy. Knives and watches. Emmanuel’s specialRead More
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We begin with the Black Bronze with a new slate grey dial, 43mm S$5,544, not limited. The earlier brown dial is now discontinued. Movement is MT5601. Next is the Black Bay Chronograph in Steel and Gold. Three versions: in fabric, bund leather and bracelet. The diameter remains at 41mm but the thickness is now 14.5mm,Read More
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We are at the Seiko booth. And begin with the 20th Anniversary of the Spring Drive with four new watches with two new calibers. All are handwound featuring double mainspring in a single barrel. The two new movements are 9R02 and 9R31. The 9R02 is equipped with the torque return system to give a powerRead More
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Hublot explodes with lots of everything again this year! We start with the new Sang Bleu 2 chronograph in the Unico movement now in two materials in Ti and King Gold. Same 45mm case with more facets on the construction. LE 209 pcs in Ti and S$33,000 and S$62,000 in gold LE100. The Orlinski isRead More
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Bell & Ross continues with with their three main themes of Land, Air and Sea. With new styles, new cases and a new campaign. We begin with the BR 03-92 MA-1 inspired by the iconic USAF MA-1 flight jacket. Case is in green ceramic at S$5,700 LE 999 pieces. The strap is reversible to showRead More
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Our Rolex Press Release article published on Wed was a blockbuster. And here we highlight the key pieces from our hands on session. We begin with new Day Date 36, now with the C3255. We saw two in YG, one in Everose and one in WG. Two are with decorative stones. The YG green ombréRead More
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TAG focuses on their new innovation this year – the carbon hairspring, with a whole collection using the innovative new material (for hairspring). Touted to be an alternative to silicon, the carbon hairspring is the world’s first. Developed in-house by TAG Heuer, it is currently only on TAG Heuer. First off the Autavia Isograph aRead More
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Bronze - that gold-toned alloy that only gets better with age - has continued its domination of the watch world, and the latest brand to be converted is TAG Heuer, who this week released two bronze versions of their brand new three-handed Autavia. Structurally, it’s the same as the steel Autavias - 42mm across, powered by … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: TAG Heuer joins the bronze brigade with the Autavia appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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F. Berthoud has always been a favorite of ours. And this Basel, they introduce a new caliber. Equipped with an age of the moon display, the movement is based FB-1 but 30% of the caliber has been reworked to add the new functionality. The age of the moon is displayed on a sector dial atRead More
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