Results for The 2017-2022 Vintage Market Boom

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Tissot s Heritage Petite Seconde  Dec 5, 2018

VIDEO: The old world charm of Tissot’s Heritage Petite Seconde 

Watches - the best watches at least - do more than tell the time. They transcend their function to evoke an atmosphere or a mood. Tissot’s latest heritage piece, the Petite Seconde, is a quite wonderful example of this. Sure, it’s a 42mm steel piece with a classic manually winding movement, and a pretty classic … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The old world charm of Tissot’s Heritage Petite Seconde  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Zenith Defy Classic Range Rover Dec 4, 2018

INTRODUCING: Evoque’d – the Zenith Defy Classic Range Rover Edition

Zenith hold a certain affinity for mechanical machines – and not just of the time-telling variety. From pilot watches that celebrate all things planes and motorbikes, to El Primero-powered chronographs that take their open road inspiration from the world of classic cars. For the past three years the Swiss manufacturer has also enjoyed a partnership … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Evoque’d – the Zenith Defy Classic Range Rover Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Salutes Dec 4, 2018

Jaeger-LeCoultre Salutes the Stars

Stepping onto the red carpet at the 75th Venice International Film Festival with Jaeger-LeCoultre gives Revolution’s Sophie Furley a sneak peek into the magical world of the movie awards.

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Dec 4, 2018

How the Phillips Styled Auction Came Together

Aurel Bacs of Phillips, Wei Koh of The Rake and Revolution, and Toby Bateman of Mr Porter tell us how Phillips’ Styled Auction came together.

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Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic Limited Dec 3, 2018

INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic Limited Edition SSE174J

Tennis great Novak Djokovic and Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko began their (doubles) partnership at the beginning of 2014. Just a few months later, Djokovic regained his position as world number one – a ranking he then held for 28 months straight. Coincidence? Perhaps, but whether it’s causation or correlation, the fact remains that the partnership … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic Limited Edition SSE174J appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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A. Lange & Sohne Dec 3, 2018

1-on-1: Comparing The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph to The Datograph Up/Down

Call it sibling rivalry, or a family feud - in this 1-on-1, we've got the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph going up against the Datograph.

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Dec 3, 2018

Important Watches from the Phillips Styled Auction in New York

Revolution sits down with Paul Boutros of Phillips Watches to discuss eight important watches in the Styled Auction catalog ahead of their 2018 New York sale.

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Seiko Astron SSE170J1 Seiko’s Astron Dec 2, 2018

HANDS-ON: Ready for anything – the Seiko Astron SSE170J1

Seiko’s Astron (the new GPS one, not the groundbreaking quartz one) is a pretty incredible piece of kit. Ostensibly, it tells the time, day, date and a second time zone. But the trick is in the method. The Astron, thanks to GPS technology, keeps track of time by talking to satellites - a quite cool … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Ready for anything – the Seiko Astron SSE170J1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Omega Speedy Tuesday 2 Ultraman Dec 1, 2018

An Owner’s Dilemma: The Omega Speedy Tuesday 2 Ultraman

The Omega Speedy Tuesday 2 "ULTRAMAN" first began delivery in August this year and is said to have fulfilled its final batch this month. Perhaps one of the most talked about watches this season, we thought that it was timely to post a quick recap of what this watch entails, the controversy it has met and what it means to collect one of them.

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Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Dec 1, 2018

IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue

The story in a second: So thin you can see through it. If you were to summarise Bulgari’s approach to design and modern-day watchmaking, the Octo would be the result. In less than a decade, the Italian manufacturer has turned a single striking case design into an entire collection, evolving with each new model, and … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Nov 30, 2018

We have 4 Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085s in the shop right now

Yesterday, we announced the global release of this curious – what a lush colour scheme! – and extremely capable Seiko Presage Limited Edition with that Urushi dial-to-die-for. Today, we’re once again proud to announce that Seiko Australia has trusted us with half of the Australian allocation of eight watches. We have four in the shop as … ContinuedThe post We have 4 Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085s in the shop right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaquet Droz Nov 30, 2018

Jaquet Droz: Bringing the Bird Back to Life

Revolution follows up on a Jaquet Droz restoration project first reported on last year - a singing bird pendulum clock from the 1700s.

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Longines Heritage Military Watches inspired Nov 29, 2018

VIDEO: The Longines Heritage Military

Watches inspired by military designs are a perennial favourite. Largely, that’s down to the fact that these watches generally possess an overarching purpose. These watches have been designed, first and foremost, as functional objects. The Longines Heritage Military, for example, is a no-frills whistle that tells the time, and tells it quickly, clearly and simply. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines Heritage Military appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Nov 29, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085 

Over the last few years, Seiko has made a habit of releasing limited editions with exceptional enamel dials at very reasonable prices. First, there was the Moonlit Night, then the Shippo enamel, and now, the Urushi Byakudan-nuri. The vehicle for these delicate, incredible dials is the Presage collection. A classic round steel watch that marries … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Longines Skin Diver Watch Longines heritage Nov 28, 2018

VIDEO: The Longines Skin Diver Watch

Longines heritage reissues are - much like the designs they’re inspired by - the stuff of legend. And speaking of legends, you might notice that the dial design of the Skin Diver resembles that of the Legend, with distinctive hand sets and long hour and minute markers. That’s because both watches trace their origin back … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines Skin Diver Watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Panerai Submersible Chronograph Guillaume Néry Nov 28, 2018

INTRODUCING: A breathtaking diver – the Panerai Submersible Chronograph Guillaume Néry Edition PAM00982

With the end of year celebrations well and truly underway, SIHH 2019 will soon be rolling around the corner. And I, for one, cannot wait. Especially as the fair’s pre-releases are already whetting appetites with enticing novelties like this brand-new version of Panerai’s Submersible Chronograph – otherwise known as the PAM00982 for all you reference … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: A breathtaking diver – the Panerai Submersible Chronograph Guillaume Néry Edition PAM00982 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko 6145-8030 – Hi Beat Nov 28, 2018

The Collector’s View: Grand Seiko 6145-8030 – Hi Beat and very special case and dial

A collector reviews her own Grand Seiko 6135-8030, a high beat GS with a very special case and dial. And the tale of love at first sight.

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Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Nov 27, 2018

INTRODUCING: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph

At SIHH 2019 in January, Montblanc will launch two new versions of the Nicolas Rieussec chronograph that it introduced last January: one in tone-on-tone of dark grey, the other in a bold mix of anthracite and richly copper-toned red gold. Having spent some time with the new pieces, I’ve fallen rather hard for the latter. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi ref Nov 26, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi (ref. 126710 BLRO)

Anticipation was high for a GMT-Master II release at Basel 2018; however, almost everyone in the business of speculating was predicting a rival carbonated beverage with near certainty, since the Pepsi flavour was already representing the solid white gold variant of the Rolex traveller’s watch. I can only imagine their surprise when the hall gates … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi (ref. 126710 BLRO) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Nov 26, 2018

Review: Sophisticated Elegance – The Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune

For Baselworld 2018, Blancpain re-introduces the Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune with several small but impactful changes.

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Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon Nov 25, 2018

HANDS-ON: 150 years of greatness, the Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 40mm 

The Triple Bridges holds a special place in the history of Girard-Perregaux, as does the tourbillon. In 1867, a watch with three bridges and one tourbillon won a prize for chronometry at Neuchâtel Observatory, and the distinctive design became a de facto logo for the brand. The striking design of the triple arrow-headed bridges is … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: 150 years of greatness, the Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 40mm  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Nov 25, 2018

Throwback Sundays: Six Stylish Bracelet Watches for the Rainy Season, from Our Archives

In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we take a look at a few stylish bracelet watches that is ideal for wearing in the rainy weather.

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Jaquet Droz Nov 25, 2018

HANDS-ON: The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog

You’d be forgiven if you missed the Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog when it was released at Baselworld as a novelty piece as part of the brand’s Ateliers d’Art collection. However, once you’ve seen it, it truly is hard to forget. The JD PHM Relief Dog was created specifically to celebrate The Year … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Dog appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Nov 25, 2018

Flashback: Watchscapes of the Parmigiani PF110: as seen in the Ionica

The in-house caliber PF110 in the Parmigiani Ionica was developed by Michel Parmigiani, and features a 8 day handwound movement in a tonneau form shape.

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Breitling Revisits Historical Aviation Nov 23, 2018

Breitling Revisits Historical Aviation with the Navitimer Warhawk

Breitling offers us a glimpse of its future products, with one Baselworld 2019 highlight: the Navitimer 8 Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Chronograph.

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Omega Service Centre Watchmakers look Nov 23, 2018

VIDEO: Oh boy. Andrew vs Felix in watch rebuild battle at the Omega Service Centre. Watchmakers, look away …

In a battle that’s been brewing since the dawn of Time (and Tide, in 2014), Andrew and Felix finally pick up the tools and take on the challenge of taking apart and then rebuilding a manually wound movement. We lay our scene at the Omega Service Centre in Melbourne, and the occasion is somewhat of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Oh boy. Andrew vs Felix in watch rebuild battle at the Omega Service Centre. Watchmakers, look away … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Carl F. Bucherer Nov 23, 2018

Carl F. Bucherer Joins the FHH

Carl F. Bucherer recently joined the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) as a partner brand and unveiled a new timepiece: The Heritage Tourbillon DoublePeripheral Limited Edition.

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Nov 23, 2018

3 Highlights From the Bonhams Hong Kong Watches 1.0 Auction

Bonhams marks its return to the watch auction scene in Hong Kong, with its Hong Kong Watches 1.0 sale lead by Tim Bourne, International Director of Watches, Asia.

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Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Nov 22, 2018

HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium

It’s fair to say that much of Grand Seiko’s catalogue leans towards the dressier end of the spectrum - but, of course, there are exceptions, and the SBGE215G is a perfect example. This sporty GMT is an evolution of the SBGE201G; it shares the same large 44mm case. But while the SBGE201G had a steel … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Nomos Flair Revolution USA visits Nov 21, 2018

The Nomos Flair

Revolution USA visits Nomos Glashütte in its two opposing homes, dynamic Berlin and methodical Glashütte, and finds out how the young brand makes the two work as one.

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