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Seiko Sumo: Understanding The Lack Of Popularity (with a Haiku Review)
Is the Seiko Sumo any good? We discuss the lack of popularity for this model and get into the details with our unique Haiku Review!
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NEWS: The results from Russell Crowe’s auction, including a surprisingly expensive Speedmaster
Last night, the provocatively titled Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce auction took place in Sydney, an event which was, essentially, a rather high-brow garage sale. Unsurprisingly, it was the lots relating to his Oscar-winning role in Gladiator that saw the strong returns, a breastplate netting $152,500, an aluminium sword $85,400, and a a chariot … ContinuedThe post NEWS: The results from Russell Crowe’s auction, including a surprisingly expensive Speedmaster appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: The celebrity factor - 10 examples of the impact of provenance on price, from Newman to Trump
The power of ‘celebrity’ is not a new concept. As far back as the ancient pharaohs, celebrities have been put on a pedestal (sometimes literally) and we’ve obsessed into the lives of the powerful, the wealthy and the beautiful. These days, technology puts the beautiful people at our fingertips, and this all-access, always-on, microscope into … ContinuedThe post LIST: The celebrity factor – 10 examples of the impact of provenance on price, from Newman to Trump appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Rolex Submariner Maxi Dial 5513
Ross Povey educates with everything there is to know about the Rolex Submariner Maxi Dial 5513 and how to identify the Mk I to V dial variations.
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Hamtun Watches Review: 72 Hours with the H1 Titanium
Honest review of the Hamtun Watches H1 Titanium - an incredibly affordable Titanium microbrand dive watch - but is the case material enough to make it worth it? Check out the review for photos, insights, info, and more.
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HANDS-ON: The Chopard L.U.C Quattro goes casual, and has never looked better
Chopard have had a really solid last couple of years when it comes to their new releases, and all told they did not disappoint at Baselworld 2018. Some funky new colours were added to the Mille Miglia line, but one of the real stars of the show was this new take on the L.U.C Quattro. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Chopard L.U.C Quattro goes casual, and has never looked better appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Celebrity Brand Ambassadors of Tudor
Revolution considers the concept of watch brands having ambassadors and how Tudor’s choice of David Beckham, Lady Gaga and Jay Chou fit the brand like a glove.
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
It was only a matter of time before Hublot wound up in the smartwatch game, and somewhere in the onslaught of new product, Baselworld 2018 was the time and place for it to become a reality. The Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, or BBR2FWCR for short, follows on the heels of other … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Fingers on the Pulse Four French Doctors Create Doplr Watches
The Pulsometer, a scale around the dial that allows doctors and nurses to quickly compute a person’s heart rate, has been used throughout watch history, but you’d be hard pressed to find it on any quality watch today.
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 Rolex GMT-Master II Lineup
Just the facts and and figures: A quick round up of all there is to know about Rolex’s new GMT-Master II watches from Baselworld 2018.
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New Release: Bomberg Defies the Norm with its Collection for Baselworld 2018
Sporty and chic, BOMBERG's new collection of watches is the perfect accessory for all occasions.
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Talk of the Bay: How the Modern Day Tudor Black Bay Came to Be
As comebacks go, the rebirth of Tudor ranks alongside Elvis Presley ’68, the re-launch of the Mini and the return of The X-Files. We look at the Black Bay, the model that made it all happen.
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New Release: A refreshing take on the Omega Seamasters for Baselworld 2018
Omega commemorates the 25th anniversary of its Seamaster Professional Diver 300M with all-new, facelifted versions.
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LIST: Andrew’s Top 10 from Basel, including the watch he got wrong
In the opening scene of this video, which was shot on the final day of Baselworld 2018, I say to Felix, “We’re doing a list?!” with a type of delirious, high-pitched Seinfeldian disbelief. What I meant was, seriously, how could we be? We just arrived at Basel! How is it that we are distilling our … ContinuedThe post LIST: Andrew’s Top 10 from Basel, including the watch he got wrong appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 7 of the best sub-$5000 watches of Basel 2018 - from beyond the glitz of Hall 1
Much of the hype of Baselworld is transfixed on the monolithic Hall 1, where the majority of the media attention is focused on the big industry players from the Swatch Group and LVMH, as well as big indies like Rolex and Patek Philippe. But beyond the glitz, there’s another Baselworld. Hall 2, located across the … ContinuedThe post LIST: 7 of the best sub-$5000 watches of Basel 2018 – from beyond the glitz of Hall 1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Old school updated, Omega presents the Seamaster 1948 collection for Baselworld 2018
Omega celebrates 70 years of its legendary Seamaster with two re-interpretations of the most iconic family of watches, ever.
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph GMT Heuer 02
This year marks 55 years of the Carrera, and TAG Heuer are pulling no punches when it comes to celebrating the occasion. Releasing a sporty selection of models at Baselworld 2018, which includes watches like this one - their modern take on the Carrera but with their latest in-house movement now sporting a GMT function inside. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph GMT Heuer 02 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Montres Tudor - In the Beginning
Ross Povey gives us a brief account of how Montres Tudor came to be and how it’s managed to become one of the hottest watchmakers of the 21st century.
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HANDS-ON: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, with thinner, smaller case and brand-new movement
Tudor have added another – smaller – member to the Black Bay family at Baselworld 2018. It’s inspired by the “Big Crown” (reference 7924) Submariner, and named after the year it was released. The Black Bay Fifty-Eight faithfully re-creates the smaller case size of the 7924, complete with oversized crown and introducing a brand-new calibre into the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, with thinner, smaller case and brand-new movement appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: The Heuer Monaco returns this year to Baselworld 2018 - modernized, darker and tougher
You can now own the iconic TAG Heuer Monaco built with modern aesthetics: a solid carbon case, an elegant full black dial and aqua blue chronograph counters.
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VIDEO: 8 of the best Omega watches from Basel 2018
Omega is a real powerhouse brand, with a product catalogue that’s both broad and deep, and their Basel 2018 catalogue is no exception. This year they showed a fairly diverse mix of watches, from the elegant ladies Trésor, to a range of Olympic commemorative editions and a Speedy or two. The main focus, though, is … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 8 of the best Omega watches from Basel 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: The Oris Carl Brashear Diver gets upgraded to a Chronograph for Baselworld 2018
Presenting the new Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition - An inspirational tribute to a distinguished hero.
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New Release: For less than $2k, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date in Bronze is a huge hit for Baselworld 2018
An update to a icon: Presenting the new Oris Big Crown Pointer Date in bronze.
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ANNOUNCING: We are selling 10 of the last remaining Longines V.H.P. Commonwealth Games watches in Australia, but that’s only half of what you get…
Longines and Time+Tide bring you an exclusive opportunity Longines is the official Watch and Timekeeper of the XXI Commonwealth Games to be held on the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4th, 2018. To commemorate this event, Longines have released the Conquest V.H.P. (Very High Precision) Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games edition and, with it officially … ContinuedThe post ANNOUNCING: We are selling 10 of the last remaining Longines V.H.P. Commonwealth Games watches in Australia, but that’s only half of what you get… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Red alert - the Hublot Big Bang Unico Red Magic
There’s been a lot of big colour surfacing at Baselworld 2018, but little that stop traffic in the same fashion as the Hublot Big Bang Red Magic. Though we can’t be surprised that Hublot would deliver something as loud and in-your-face as this new release, certain colours of ceramic have long been known as very … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Red alert – the Hublot Big Bang Unico Red Magic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: 4 of the best Grand Seiko watches from Basel 2018 - including an incredible quartz
The story of Grand Seiko at Baselworld 2018 is really the story of two movements. The legendary quartz 9F, which turns 25 this year, and the high-end workhorse that is the 9S, which marks its 20th anniversary. Both calibres received special tribute models, which really showcase the movement - literally in the case of the SBGV238. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 of the best Grand Seiko watches from Basel 2018 – including an incredible quartz appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: The Goodwood IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Sport Edition
IWC presents the new Ingenieur Chronograph Sport Edition “76th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood”, commemorating the 2018 Goodwood Members' Meeting.
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph
Named after the Carrera Panamericana, a legendarily dangerous car racing event of the early 1950s that took place across the open roads of Mexico and was cancelled after resulting in too many fatalities. The TAG Heuer Carrera is an icon of the motorsport-inspired watch world. And this year it celebrates 55 years since its release … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Here are two Tudor Black Bay watches that might just convert the missus into a WIS
Tudor has expanded their ever-popular Black Bay bezel-less range to include a new feminine model. A 32mm model is being added to the existing Black Bay 41 and Black Bay 36 range. The Black Bay 36 is also available in an elegant blue dial option this year for Baselworld 2018.
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HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Commemorative Limited Edition (ref. SLA019)
With another contemporary nod to Seiko’s original hi-beat diver – the 1968 ref. 6159 – a familiar face has received a limited-edition update. Based on the venerable Seiko MM300 dive watch, this commemorative limited edition not only pays tribute to its vintage inspiration with a host of updates, but also to the lush green forests … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Commemorative Limited Edition (ref. SLA019) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.