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May 25, 2018

RECOMMENDED READING: Who needs sleep? LVMH watch boss Jean-Claude Biver shares his tips for productivity

At Baselworld this year, I met Mr Biver for the very first time. And I can say, with complete conviction, that he was every bit the personality and man I expected him to be. He is one of the rare few who has well and truly left his mark on Swiss watchmaking. And played a … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Who needs sleep? LVMH watch boss Jean-Claude Biver shares his tips for productivity appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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H. Moser & Cie Pioneer May 20, 2018

LIST: 9 things you could buy instead of an H. Moser & Cie Pioneer in steel for the same money

Full disclosure. Earlier this year I bought an H. Moser & Cie Pioneer in steel with a blue dial. So the brand’s recent anti-campaign called ‘The Pioneer Chronicles’, which is, in actuality, as much about calling B.S on Swiss watch marketing departments as it is about the watch itself, was well and truly after the … ContinuedThe post LIST: 9 things you could buy instead of an H. Moser & Cie Pioneer in steel for the same money appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Raymond Weil bares all Apr 29, 2018

HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil bares all with the Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton

When Raymond Weil designed the Calibre RW1212, their first ever in-house design (produced by Sellita), I suspect part of the mandate was to show it off, hence the open escapement prominently on display - literally showing off a movement they’re rightfully proud of. Well, Raymond Weil doubled down at Basel 2018, exposing not just the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil bares all with the Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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IWC s History Apr 13, 2018

IWC’s History in Material Innovation

IWC has been one of the single greatest innovators in Swiss watchmaking. It was the first brand to industrialize the split-seconds chronograph, the minute repeater and the perpetual calendar.

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Bell & Ross Sinn Apr 2, 2018

Armchair picks: Three most appealing everyday watches from Basel your pocket will thank you for

With all the major Swiss watch companies exclusively presenting their new products during Baselworld 2018, how does a collector like yourself suss out the unique and interesting, yet value-for-money timepieces from clutter in the various forms of media? We pick out watches from Bell & Ross, Sinn and Seiko.

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IWC Perpetual Calendar Mar 21, 2018

The Epoch of Light: The IWC Perpetual Calendar

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether they’ll admit it or not, despite their Protestant roots, the Swiss watch titans have always cast themselves in the mold of the Greek Gods, a pantheon of horological divinities...

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Hamilton Doubles Down Mar 16, 2018

Pre-Basel 2018: Hamilton Doubles Down on Its American Heritage

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the unique things about the Hamilton watch brand is its undeniably American history and its heritage, even under the management of the Swiss Swatch Group. This year and...

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TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 special Mar 7, 2018

INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 special edition

TAG Heuer have, much like Marty McFly and Doc Brown, gone back to the future with their latest partnership, with Gulf Oil International. If you’re not familiar with the world of historic Heuer, the pairing of the Swiss watchmaker and venerable oil company is perhaps surprising, but one larger-than-life character pulls it all together: Steve … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 special edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Carl F. Bucherer Feb 13, 2018

Dive Time: Sophie Furley Goes Swimming with Manta Rays

From the picturesque Swiss city of Lucerne to the pristine seas of the Maldives, Carl F. Bucherer, the Manta Trust and the Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru are helping to increase our knowledge of one of the least-studied animals of the sea – the reef manta ray.

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Swatch Feb 10, 2018

Press release: Swatch launches Spring-Summer 2018 collection

Swatch introduces its Spring-Summer 2018 collection, which dives into the Swiss watchmaker’s DNA. Spring and summer are all about the great outdoors, and Swatch takes the party from the garden to the street before heading to the beach.

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Jan 31, 2018

LIST: From indies with love -  6 watches I fell for in the Carré des Horlogers

From the first days of my downward spiral into my geeky obsession with horology, the world of the independent watchmakers has always held a warm place in my heart. Even when the Swiss watch industry was filled with doom and gloom, these small passion-fuelled outfits forged ahead, creating new and innovative releases at a time … ContinuedThe post LIST: From indies with love – 6 watches I fell for in the Carré des Horlogers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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SIHH 2018: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision

Ulysse Nardin unveils the first self-winding Freak watch at SIHH 2018 with the all new Freak Vision featuring the Ulysse Nardin Anchor Constant Escapement.

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DeWitt 2018 Roadmap DEPLOYANT - Jan 14, 2018

Press Release: The Art of Reinventing Oneself - DeWitt 2018 Roadmap

With the Swiss watchmaking industry coming out of a difficult period, the DeWitt micro-manufacture has developed an aggressive action plan for 2018, a plan that was communicated to us via a letter.

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Patek Philippe Dec 28, 2017

Patek Collectors: Ahmed Rahman, His Nautilus and Then Some

Revolution’s sister magazine - The Rake speaks to Ahmed Rahman about his favourite watches, his love for Patek Philippe and just what makes the Swiss watch manufacture so special.

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Patek Philippe Dec 26, 2017

Patek Collectors: George Glasgow Jr and His Nautilus

Revolution’s sister magazine, The Rake highlights individuals who have taken to that most extraordinary of Swiss watch manufactures, Patek Philippe.

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Citizen Watch company Dec 21, 2017

Review: Campanola Ryuga with urushi dial

Hands-on analytical review of the Campanola Ryuga, an automatic watch with a fusion of the traditional Swiss movement and the Japanese urushi dial.

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TAG Heuer Dec 7, 2017

TAG Heuer and Alec Monopoly New Edition from Art Miami

After exactly one year as a TAG Heuer ambassador, American graffiti artist Alec Monopoly is back at Miami Art Week and working harder than ever after painting 300 watch straps and doing an Art Take Over at the Fontainebleau Hotel. Our Swiss editor Sophie Furley caught up with him between events to find out how the year has been.

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Grand Seiko s Spring Drive technology Oct 28, 2017

VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive technology explained … in 2 minutes

Fundamentally, there’s not a whole lot of variation in watch movements. Sure, the peripheral details might vary, but basically you’re either looking at a purely mechancial movement, with a mainspring and escapement setup that’s remained pretty much unchanged for the last few hundred years, or you’re looking at a battery-powered quartz watch that’s come to … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive technology explained … in 2 minutes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Hublot s New Leaf Classic Oct 11, 2017

Hublot’s New Leaf: Classic Fusion 45mm Fuente 20th Anniversary Special Edition

Combining the best of quality Swiss watchmaking and Dominican Republic cigar production, Hublot and Arturo Fuente present the Classic Fusion 45mm Fuente 20th Anniversary Special Edition models.

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Rado s Coupole Classic Oct 3, 2017

VIDEO: Rado’s Coupole Classic is an everyday hero

One of the great paradoxes of the Swiss watch industry is that, broadly speaking, it is locked into a cycle that demands shiny new watch releases (often referred to as novelties) on a yearly basis. Pretty much without exception, these are all watches that are often intended to last a generation or three. What this means … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Rado’s Coupole Classic is an everyday hero appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Favre Leuba Sep 20, 2017

Favre-Leuba: Instrument For All Altitudes

From Switzerland’s Aletsch glacier to the dark depths of Lake Léman, one Swiss watch brand is taking timekeeping outdoors, for adventurers who call nature their playground: Favre-Leuba.

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Farer Aqua Compressor Automatic Sep 14, 2017

Under Pressure - The New Farer Aqua Compressor Automatic

With a refined 1960s aesthetic plus a new take on a lesser-spotted dive bezel, British-based Farer introduces an all-new Swiss-made sports watch.

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Montblanc Summit When smartwatches burst Jul 23, 2017

VIDEO: Smart and stylish - the Montblanc Summit

When smartwatches burst onto wrists in a big way with the Apple Watch and its Android powered competitors, the response from the Swiss hegemony lacked a single clear message. Some brands spurned the very concept of a luxury smartwatch, while others wholeheartedly embraced this new frontier. A few years on and the landscape has changed, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Smart and stylish – the Montblanc Summit appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jul 15, 2017

WHO TO FOLLOW: @LindaZinha

Today we catch up with the enigmatic Swiss penguin (hey, it’s what her profile says) with a love for complicated watches and a top notch feed. Meet @LindaZinha… NAME: Viviana – but please, call me Vivi OCCUPATION: Watch retail HANDLE:  @LindaZinha FOLLOWERS: 3K LOCATION: Switzerland Tell me about yourself: I’m a twenty-something-year-old girl who is … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @LindaZinha appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jul 6, 2017

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th July, 2017 

It’s a Wind Down for one this week, as I’m currently alone in the office engaging in some fairly serious desk dancing to this sprawlingly awesome mix. But it’s not all fun and games because watches are a Very Serious Business. Just ask the Swiss. Or the Germans or Japanese for that matter. So, have a … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 7th July, 2017  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Cancellara” Jun 29, 2017

Introducing the IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Cancellara”

IWC honors the legacy of Swiss cycling champion, Fabian “Spartacus” Cancellara with the Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Cancellara”, limited to 77 pieces.

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Girard-Perregaux s 1966 WW.TC Jun 28, 2017

HANDS-ON: The sleeper hit - Girard-Perregaux’s 1966 WW.TC in steel

Girard-Perregaux is one of Swiss watchmaking’s best-kept secrets. The La Chaux-de-Fonds based brand offers a complete - and compelling - package, fine pedigree, and a catalogue that ranges from the highest of high horology, through to some more accessible (yet still exceptional) pieces. But, for whatever reason, GP has long lacked the sort of name … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The sleeper hit - Girard-Perregaux’s 1966 WW.TC in steel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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HYT Jun 17, 2017

HYT On the Grid for the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2017

HYT is gearing up for this weekend’s legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans as the Swiss watchmaker continues its sponsorship of the Panis-Barthaz Competition team. Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley was in the pits for the qualifiers to find out more.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Jun 3, 2017

1 on 1: Comparing the Grand Seiko SBGR305 and the Jaeger leCoultre Master Control Date

We look at two new releases this year, both in the same category, the automatic three hands and date. Two brands, one Japanese and the other Swiss. One of t

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Farer Deal – May 25, 2017

A Farer Deal - The New GMT

Just two years after launching its first watch, Anglo-Swiss brand Farer introduces its first complication: a stylish and affordable GMT.

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