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When Felix first took a peek at the Terra Australis made by Aussie watch company Bausele, what he saw before him – to paraphrase his own words – was the preliminary sketch before the finished painting. Fast-forward to today and those metaphorical pencil marks are now barely visible under brushstrokes of paint, with the brand … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bausele Terra Australis “Red Back” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hublot is another one of those brands that polarises watch enthusiasts, and rightfully so. On one hand, the brand is constantly releasing new product with boundary-pushing design, and engaging in partnerships with every industry, charity, and destination one can imagine, eventually pushing us all to the point I lovingly refer to as THS - Total Hublot … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Feeling Blue With the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Blue Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IWC’s Portugieser line is, in Australia at least, one of their most popular - and, of all the models, one of the perennial favourites is the classically handsome Portugieser Chronograph. Which is why we’re particularly interested in the Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years”. Quick recap in case you’ve been living under a rock for the last … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This was my 12th consecutive watch fair, so you’d think I’d be used to it by now. But once again, the pace of our unforgiving SIHH 2018 schedule, the endless tracking around in circles at the Palexpo opposite Geneva Airport, and the maelstrom of releases left me – on day four – somewhere between giddy … ContinuedThe post LIST: Andrew’s top 5 watches from SIHH 2018, including Panerai, IWC and JLC appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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My art deco admiration and monochromer habits have always had me on Team Casablanca considering Franck Muller’s selections. But it is party season after all, so I am easing up on the classic palette and eyeing off a completely different proposition. The Color Dreams collection is a parade of watches with one exuberant mission: to … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Hoisting the high spirits flag with the Franck Muller Color Dreams appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT is, in marked contrast to the Polaris Automatic, a complex beast indeed, with (as you could probably guess) both chronograph and world time functionality in the one case. It’s not the first time we’ve seen this complication-combo, as the very impressive Calibre 752 pops up in sportier parts of their … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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It’s a tricky task upgrading a storied and legendary watch such as the Santos - you must innovate while appearing to be unchanging. It’s a job that Cartier have pulled off with aplomb at SIHH 2018. The new Santos is the star in their masculine line-up, a sensitive update that brings the design very much … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: How to update an icon – Cartier’s Santos de Cartier appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: A. Lange & Söhne novelties for 2018: new releases: the new 1815 Chronograph, the new Little Lange 1, the new Saxonia range with updates on the time only, the outsized date and the outsized date with moonphase.
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Two nights ago, I fulfilled one of my most bromantic dreams when I shared a steak dinner with the new IWC ambassador, Bradley Cooper. Me, the guy from all those great movies, a bottle of Malbec and some delicious eye fillet. Perfect. The fact that there were at least 500 other people dining, and that my … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 times Bradley Cooper was already an IWC ambassador before he went official appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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After a warm reception to the forward-thinking Freak-based Ulysse Nardin Innovision 2 at SIHH in 2017, the highly anticipated production variant - dubbed the Freak Vision - took centre-stage at the brand’s ocean-themed booth at SIHH. Of the original 10 patents (four issued, six pending) that found their way into the concept watch, three have … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin get their Freak Vision on at SIHH 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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It’s clear that Girard-Perregaux have decided they’re onto a winner with their sporty-yet-luxurious Laureato, as new versions of the model dominated the brand’s SIHH 2018 line-up. Laureato Chronograph The piece I gravitated towards was the Laureato Chronograph, a modular upgrade to the regular automatic; the familiar Clous de Paris texture of the dial joined by … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 standout Girard-Perregaux watches from SIHH 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In 2016, Montblanc announced a new line, the 1858, a vintage-inspired sports collection. This year, under the keen direction of Montblanc’s Head of Watches Davide Cerrato, the entire 1858 line has received a stylish and oh-so-smart update. There are more complex versions, but the entry-level piece is this, the Montblanc 1858 Automatic. Montblanc 1858 Automatic steel … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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As SIHH kicks off, I’m prepared to bet – yes, even on the opening day – that this chronograph will emerge as one of the top watches of the week. Because it’s just so darned gorgeous and it has a great backstory. As you may know, in 2007 Montblanc took over the historic Minerva manufacture … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The green-dialled Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph LE … in steel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Audemars Piguet’s star of the 2018 SIHH, the Royal Oak RD#2 Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin, the thinnest automatic perpetual calendar today.
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For those of you situated outside of Australia, it might come as a surprise to learn that over the Christmas break just about everything shuts down for a few weeks (which means lots of BBQs, beaches and beers). This does include Time + Tide HQ (well, sort of, but not really), but that didn’t stop … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! BY AG: Dispatch 16, January 2018 – the Holidays edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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For a brand with a long, rich history, Girard-Perregaux is a dab hand at the ultra-modern, as evidenced by this Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton. This watch is the first skeletonised execution of the Neo Tourbillon. And while there’s no denying that this 45mm titanium-cased marvel of miniaturised engineering is – indeed – a watch, … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We recently caught up with longtime watch instagrammer @PBANDWATCHES about his passion for the finer things in life, and were joined by his lovely wife, ‘Mrs PB’, to hear her perspective on the crazy hobby that is watch collecting. Hi, Mr PB, what’s your daily watch and why? I don’t really have one particular daily … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @PBandWatches (and #MrsPBandWatches) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In a few hours, Andrew and I are getting on a plane for the long (long) haul to Geneva - where, bright and early on Monday morning, we will head to the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, or SIHH to its friends. It’s an acronym you’re going to be hearing a heck of a … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Just what is SIHH anyway? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Every November/December, like clockwork, I start pondering what constitutes the perfect summer watch, due in large part to the fact that in these months the mercury begins to rise rapidly. So what makes a summer watch? To be a contender, I think a timepiece must have three essential characteristics: water resistance, weather-suitability and a fun … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Like a sunrise on the wrist – the Halios Seaforth appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Oris have just unveiled the latest take on their popular Divers Sixty-Five line - the Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition, a follow-up to 2016’s popular bronze LE, named in honour of US Navy Master Diver Carl Brashear. The overall look and feel of this 43mm LE is familiar: a bronze case with deep, inky … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Summer has officially landed here in Australia. The days are long and sun-soaked, while the nights are humid and restless. With temps rising, there are only two things on my mind: whether the aircon can be reprogrammed to go colder than 16°C, and the upcoming summer holidays. It might not be much help with the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Gavox Avidiver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The sky’s the limit in this final instalment of the best watches of 2017 – and the entry price to this exclusive club starts at a cool $20K. For this you can expect hot ceramic, classical tourbillons, cutting-edge design, ingenious engineering, and finishing to die for. Breguet Marine Équation Marchante 5887 Ah, the equation of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $20,000 and above appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Things start getting serious in the $10-20k price point. In our fourth (and penultimate) ‘best watches of 2017’ video we showcase innovative materials, double dials, big crowns, thin winners and more. Panerai Submersible 1950 BMG-Tech 3 Days Automatic – 47mm Smart style and an even smarter case material ensures that Panerai’s BMG-Tech made our list, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $10,000-20,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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For the third instalment in our video series of the best watches of 2017, we’re talking about watches priced between $5000 and $10,000, including a versatile Omega, a couple of chronos and some more dressy options. Tudor Heritage Black Bay Chrono The Tudor Black Bay landscape got a little complicated this year with the addition … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The best watches of 2017 – $5000 – 10,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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They’re always problematic, best-of lists. Best? On what grounds? When it comes to these personal Top 10s, they’re purely based on the things that we, as individuals, like about watches. Best, says who? For this video, it’s best, says me. And, to that end, what I like most about watches is the way they make … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Andrew’s Top 10 Watches Of 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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I’m writing this, alone in the office on the last day of the year, with a whiskey and a mango on my desk (don’t ask), and it seems like the perfect time to look back on the year that was - savouring a brief, indulgent moment of reflection about 2017, before jumping, feet first into … ContinuedThe post YEAR IN REVIEW 2017: Letter from the Editor appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Yesterday we published the first part of our most-read reviews of 2017, covering off Bulgari, Grand Seiko, Rolex, Longines and some more Rolex (for good measure). Today we go through the top five watch reviews of 2017, with some expected and some more surprising results … 5: IN-DEPTH: Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono – greater than … ContinuedThe post LIST: The top 10 watch reviews of 2017 – part 2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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As the year ends, the time has come to reflect, and reflect I shall. We published A LOT of content this year, and I’ve been tasked with the serious challenge of picking my top five. Well, here they are. HOW TO: Hide your watch obsession, 9 handy hints First up is a piece I wrote … ContinuedThe post LIST: Andy Green’s favourite stories of 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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One of the highlights for me this year has been the increasing number of regular contributors writing on Time+Tide. Whereas a few years ago T+T was essentially the Andrew and Felix show, the last 12 months has seen new voices and fresh perspectives join the mix. I couldn’t be happier. This is also reflected in … ContinuedThe post LIST: Felix Scholz’s favourite stories of 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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I have good news for the Time+Tide team. You all kept me properly entertained, informed and amused this year. You can stay. Andy stepped up to help us hide our watch obsession from family, friends and workmates; Felix and I captured a moment in time when we basically transcribed our most heated Basel arguments, a tradition … ContinuedThe post LIST: Andrew McUtchen’s favourite stories of 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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