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Results for The 2017-2022 Vintage Market Boom
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What’s all the fuss about watches with a longer power reserve?
When I first got into watches, the concept of power reserve was foreign to me. When it came to the mechanics of a watch, all I knew was that if left on my wrist, I didn’t have to worry about it stopping. Yet as time progressed and the world of watches consumed me, the amount … ContinuedThe post What’s all the fuss about watches with a longer power reserve? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Deployant
Review: The New Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 5231G
Patek Philippe unveils the World Time Ref. 5231G in white gold, featuring a cloisonné enamel dial depicting a map of South East Asia and Oceania.
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VIDEO: The Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone Spacecraft leaves technicolour behind for sci-fi vibes
The iconic French fashion house Louis Vuitton may not have any claim to a watch worn on the moon, but that didn’t stop them from releasing a cosmic phenomenon in the Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone Spacecraft. Unlike the drum-shaped Tambour watches which tend to be a little sportier, the Escale collection aims to evoke … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone Spacecraft leaves technicolour behind for sci-fi vibes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Piaget & Phillips Introduce the Altiplano Origin China Edition
Piaget typically relies on a conventional palette for its signature ultra-thin dress watches, but its latest Altiplano livens things up. A collaboration between Piaget and auctioneers Phillips, the Altiplano Origin China Special Edition is based on the watchmaker’s wafer-thin watch equipped with its in-house, super-flat automatic movement. Ordinarily found with a sedate silver dial, the Altiplano gets gradient green dial with pink gold hands and markings in a 21-piece limited edition available only in China. Initial thoughts Piaget’s typical formal watches with silver dials are classic, but they can be too plain. Excepting a handful with dials in unusual materials or finishes, I find many of them overly formal and visually flat. The China edition, in contrast, instantly stands out. Though it changes nothing in terms of the basic design, the gradient green lacquer and pink gold accents give the dial a vibrance absent in the standard models. Green, however, is today’s fashionable colour, which means it’s more common than it should be. Even so, the China edition has minor design tweaks that give it a more appealing aesthetic than the standard version, like the elimination of the numerals from the seconds register. Priced at 10% more than the standard model in white gold, the China edition is more appealing. Elegantly flat In contrast to similar Altiplano models that are almost uniformly kitted out in silver dials, the China edition has a dial that’s a deep, shaded...
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The seconde/seconde/ Smart(ass) makes you love to hate yourself
The popularity of smartwatches has risen massively over the last few years. Where they fail to strike a chord with many watch enthusiasts, however, is that with their added functionality and high-resolution screens they usually need to be charged on a daily basis. Sequent chose to put a different spin on a smartwatch by powering … ContinuedThe post The seconde/seconde/ Smart(ass) makes you love to hate yourself appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: The Seiko Prospex Noosa and Eucalyptus are inspired by Australia’s natural beauty
Australia is often neglected by the world at large. We have to wait weeks if not months for some movies to come out, we pay extortionate amounts for cars, and livestream events are almost always going to be at an unreasonable time. To make up for this, we’re blessed with gorgeous landscapes, flora and fauna, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Seiko Prospex Noosa and Eucalyptus are inspired by Australia’s natural beauty appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine
We pride ourselves on curating the most concise, complete and coherent buying guide for each issue of NOW magazine. But as we put it together, what always becomes clear is that there are some truly fantastic watches that continue to fly under the radar – so we thought we’d give them a special shout-out. You … ContinuedThe post 5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The New UR-120 “Spock” and Stories From the Past 25 Years of Urwerk
At The Hour Glass’ retrospective exhibition on Urwerk’s 25th Anniversary, Master Watchmaker and Co-founder, Felix Baumgartner tells Wei stories from the early days of the brand and how they arrived at the design of the latest UR-120 “Spock”.
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INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer III Outlier collection is a watch built for adventure
The Outlier is a perfect name for a Ball watch, as the brand themselves have always been somewhat of an eccentric addition to the list of historic watchmakers, despite significant contributions to horological advancement. Their story is interwoven with risk and adversity, pioneering standards of accuracy and reliability through the American railways and now with … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ball Engineer III Outlier collection is a watch built for adventure appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watching Movies: Sean Connery Originates The Role Of James Bond Wearing A Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 In 'Dr. No'
For all you film buffs who think he wears the Sub on a NATO strap – our watch-related movie of the week might surprise you.
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Entry Level: The Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Is Automotive-Inspiration Done Right
A modern chronograph that works with – and without – the classic car vibes.
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Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe
With spooky season upon us, it’s time to sort out your superhero costume. Every hero (or villain) needs a selection of primo gadgets to accessorise their super-suit, and if you happen to be a playboy billionaire with a secret double life, a luxury watch is a must-have. While the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black … ContinuedThe post Kapow! 5 high-end watches from the Batman universe appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: the new Urwerk UR-120 aka Spock
Hands-on review of the new Urwerk UR-110 Spock with insider notes direct from Felix Baumgartner, featuring our own live photographs and release pics.
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INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci sets sail
When you think of watch collaborations with the Italian navy your mind would usually travel to a brand like Panerai, or possibly even Squale. That said, with Bulgari so proud of their Italian heritage, it makes perfect sense that they would pay tribute to an important piece of their nation’s history, regardless of their militaristic … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci sets sail appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley is seriously funny and the feel-good watch of the year
Richard Mille never shy away from a piece that’s a little bit “out there”, whether that’s the Bonbon collection, Bubba Watson’s RM38 Pink Watch or the brand new Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley. Incorporating sunshine and rainbows, the Smiley takes inspiration from a 1972 publication of France Soir, which saw the trademarking of the ubiquitous … ContinuedThe post The Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley is seriously funny and the feel-good watch of the year appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Perfect Bulgari Octo Finissimo That I Can’t Wait to Buy (If/When It Launches)
Watch collector Perry Heim has waited long enough, maybe we all have, for the perfect Bulgari Octo Finissimo. And it's almost here, bar one small missing element. Perry explains what the Octo Finissimo still needs to scratch his itch.
Revolution
BVLGARI Octo Finissimo, The New Icon Part II: Wearable Complications
In part two of the series, after having found immense success with the time-only execution, BVLGARI takes the next giant leap in the evolution of the Octo Finissimo. Within a span of three short years starting in 2018, it would set records with an automatic flying tourbillon, chronograph GMT and finally the ultimate expression of […]
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The Spec Sheet: It's Revived! Taking A Trip Back In Time With The Zenith A384 Revival (Complete With Ladder Bracelet)
It's a blast-from-the-past design – and 37mm never looked so good.
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A Week On The Wrist: The Credor Eichi II Is The Grandest Grand Seiko
If you thought Grand Seiko was obsessed with the details, well, you weren't wrong. But there's another level. An even higher level. Behold the detail-iest Grand Seiko of them all, the Credor.
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HANDS ON: The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton and Ventura S
One of the best things about Hamilton is the way in which they’ve continued to deliver to the customers they’ve always aimed to please - watch lovers without astronomical budgets. Although mechanical watches are inherently a luxury to some degree, Hamilton continue to hit the spot with some of the best value Swiss watches out … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton and Ventura S appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera
TAG Heuer and Porsche have been on a high-octane roll since their partnership began last year, releasing collaborative models left, right and centre. The brand new TAG Heuer 911 Carrera R.S. 2.7 goes the only direction not yet explored – up. Celebrating the first 911 model to bear the iconic Carrera name, TAG Heuer created … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: TAG Heuer rev up to pay tribute to the first Porsche Carrera appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Audemars Piguet Introduces the Code 11.59 Tourbillon “Onyx”
Despite a rocky reception when Audemars Piguet debuted the line in 2019, the Code 11.59 collection is gaining traction, especially after several facelifts that bestowed smoked dials, two-tone cases, as well as open-worked movements on the line. Continuing the evolution – and improvement – is the Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon that combines white gold and black ceramic in a novel two-tone case. More striking is the unexpected simplicity of the dial, which is a polished expanse of onyx stone, resulting in the most striking version of the model to date. Initial thoughts Since the launch of the collection, most Code 11.59 model have been redesigned in a manner that is somewhat formulaic, though the results have been attractive. The makeovers usually involved brighter dial colours or new materials, like the recent Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon that got an aventurine glass dial. In comparison, the latest redesign is a surprise that proves less is more. Stark and minimalist yet far from plain, the onyx dial easily sets the watch apart from its peers in the collection. It does that by streamlining the dial, even removing the Arabic numerals that are a signature element of the Code 11.59. Aside from the onyx dial, I also like the smart application of coloured accents. Though it is mainly in silver and black, it has just the right amount of rose gold details in just the right places to give it warmth and a bit of a vintage feel. And the black is also smartly utilised...
Time+Tide
We glow with the flow, but is lume really necessary?
Radium was discovered by Marie Curie in 1898, and it was already showing up on the dials of wristwatches by the early 1900s. This goes to show how intertwined the idea of luminous markings and watchmaking really are, as the industry has been a constant point of innovation for the technology. From the dark past … ContinuedThe post We glow with the flow, but is lume really necessary? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Editors' Picks: Our 7 Favorite Outdoor Watches - And The Places We'd Like To Take Them
Ideal watch pairings for our fave dive sites, big hikes, cocktails on the beach, and beyond.
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The Spec Sheet: This Is The Ultimate Do-It-All Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT
Red alert – the SBGE253 is ready for your next adventure.
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HANDS-ON: The new IWC Mark XX is a huge upgrade with its new dials and bracelet
Whether or not you are a seasoned collector, every collection needs a staple watch. A watch that excels in its simplicity, its versatility and reliability providing a rock-solid foundation within your collection. For many, the watch of choice to fill that role has been an IWC Mark. Robust, legible and handsome with its military and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The new IWC Mark XX is a huge upgrade with its new dials and bracelet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: How Hamilton developed their quirky side with cameos on the silver screen
Last time, Andrew and Luke took us through the key moments of Hamilton’s history cemented in Hollywood films such as The Frogmen and Interstellar. But, while military-issued watches were a massive part of the brand’s popularisation in the United States especially, the experimental period of Hamilton Electric and Pulsar was really what developed their quirky … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: How Hamilton developed their quirky side with cameos on the silver screen appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Urwerk Introduces the UR-120 “Spock”
Having invented the satellite-cube hour indicator, Urwerk is undoubtedly leading practitioner of contemporary watchmaking. But the brand has continue to tweak its unconventional time displays, including the most recent swivelling-prism hours within a glass cylinder. Now the brand has gone back to its roots while simultaneously innovating. The UR-120 “Spock” is a novel take on its signature wandering hours that has the familiar triple satellites on a carousel, but each satellite is actually a pair of cubes that sequentially split, rotate, and converge in order to display the hours. Initial thoughts Credit goes to Urwerk for continuing to innovate with its avant-garde displays. The newest invention retains the recognisable Urwerk look and feel but creates a more dynamic visual display with the splitting and joining motions. The two-part hour cube is clever, though not entirely new. It reminds me of the Harry Winston Opus Eleven, a far more complex interpretation of the concept that relied on four panels to display each hour numeral – one so complex the watch never made it to market. While the two-part cube display is new, the rest of the movement is similar to the UR-110, resulting in similar overall aesthetics. Though unorthodox in style, the UR-120 has a clean styling that makes it legible, though it might take some getting used to when reading the time. One criticism of the dial design concerns the nickel alloy parts produced via the LIGA photolithography tech...
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Watch Of The Week: How A Rolex Submariner Became My Unexpected Partner As I Fought For Recognition For The Rights Of Nature
This Submariner, belonging to the Explorers Club, was my trusted companion in my race against time to help protect the environment in Panama.