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The Mido Ocean Star Line Expands with Two New Watches
A quick look at two new maritime inspired Mido Ocean Star product offerings - The M026.430.36.091.00 (green dial) and M026.430.36.041.00 (blue dial)
Results for The 2017-2022 Vintage Market Boom
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VIDEO: Old meets new in the Rado HyperChrome Bronze
A few years ago we were prepared to write off the use of bronze in watchmaking as something of a fad, limited to a few cult models. Well. We were wrong. The ancient alloy has boomed in popularity, thanks to its warm tones and, more importantly, the fact that it develops a unique patina over … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Old meets new in the Rado HyperChrome Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Tutima Tempostopp. The other German chronograph.
Hands-on review of the magnificent Tutima Tempostopp, a Made in Germany marvel with an extraordinary story behind. Live images and video.
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The Story of an Explorer’s Rolex Explorer II, ref. 1655
In the words of Jake Elhric, “Every Rolex tells a story”. In this instance two Rolex Explorer watches tell one great story about one intrepid explorer.
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HANDS-ON: Everyday simplicity done right – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA375
Are you looking for a high quality, reliable and not-boring daily wearer? Check out the Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA375.The post HANDS-ON: Everyday simplicity done right – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA375 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Timing the Swing: Richard Mille’s RM 038
The watch Richard Mille made for the man with one of the longest drives on the current PGA circuit, the RM 038 Tourbillon Bubba Watson.
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HANDS-ON: Gorgeous and grey – the Bulgari Octo Roma
If you’re reading this and thinking ‘grey’ and ‘Bulgari’, I’m welling to bet your mind wanders to this slender beauty. And while that’s entirely understandable, earlier this year we had a look at another, equally alluring take on the Octo - the Octo Roma with an anthracite sunburst dial. The Octo Roma is a fairly … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Gorgeous and grey – the Bulgari Octo Roma appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ulysse Nardin: Flying the Flag
Ulysse Nardin Introduces the Stars & Stripes Executive Tourbillon.
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Watches 101: The wheel train assembly of a movement at the Lange Akademie.
Watches 101: The Wheel Train assembly of a movement and understand how the wheel train works. From the recent Lange Akademie in Singapore.
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HANDS-ON: The Spinnaker Bradner – a stylish retro diver for under $300
Anyone who knows me knows that I like things a little different from the norm. I’m a sucker for interesting dials and case shapes, pops of colour, and fresh takes on old designs. That’s not to say that I don’t also appreciate the classics, but I do like some uniqueness. So when I was given … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Spinnaker Bradner – a stylish retro diver for under $300 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing the First Omega Wrist-Chronograph Limited Edition
Introducing the First Omega Wrist-Chronograph Limited Edition, in just 18 examples powered by original 1913 18’’’ CHRO calibers from Omega’s museum vaults.
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INTRODUCING: Getting your hands on the First Omega Wrist-Chronograph is pretty much impossible
When Omega releases a limited edition, you’re fairly safe in betting that it will be numbered in the hundreds or thousands. The First Omega Wrist-Chronograph Limited Edition is a little more limited than that … being released in 18 pieces only, and for good reason. This large 47.5mm chronograph was unveiled by Omega CEO Raynald … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Getting your hands on the First Omega Wrist-Chronograph is pretty much impossible appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EDITOR’S PICK: 15 exceptional watches from the Omega Museum
Editors note: At the moment, the Time+Tide team members whose names don’t begin with ‘A’ and end with ‘ndrew McUtchen’ are pretty jelly of Andrew McUtchen, who is, as we speak, ensconced in the bosom of Omega’s home turf, to celebrate an incredible (and incredibly rare reissue of Omega’s first ever chronograph - the handsome … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: 15 exceptional watches from the Omega Museum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ball Watches Review: The Engineer III King – Railroads, Tritium, and Glued Macaroni
In depth review of the Ball Watches Engineer III King - wristshots, photos, case construction insights, and more - check out the review now!
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VIDEO: A closer look at the Grand Seiko SBGR311
Grand Seiko’s limited editions are, in their own way, hype machines. They generate huge buzz and are, in the pretty fanatical world of GS enthusiasts, hotter than the proverbial hot cakes. The SBGR311, unveiled in Basel earlier this year, is no exception. Ostensibly, it’s a celebration of the mighty 9S calibre, but it’s also a … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A closer look at the Grand Seiko SBGR311 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Sports watch of choice: The Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527
Breguet was the brains behind countless inventions in the watchmaking world. In addition to the tourbillon and the pare-chute shock protection
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EDITOR’S PICK: Straight up funk – the Rado HyperChrome 1616
Editor’s note: Most of the time there’s a formula to the watches someone likes. Something along the lines of 39 – 42mm case plus steel plus chronograph divided by price equals something I want. But, then again, there are watches that come from left field and knock you out of the park. Rado’s unashamedly large and funky … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Straight up funk – the Rado HyperChrome 1616 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Urban Jürgensen The Alfred
Hands-n on review with live images and video of the marvelous Urban Jürgensen The Alfred, an aniversary piece from the Danish/Swiss manufacturer.
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LIST: 5 impulse buys – the perfect way to spend your tax return
Here in Australia the financial year ends tomorrow, which means that some of us - if we’re lucky/fiscally savvy - can expect a windfall of funds, care of the Australian Taxation Office. Now, if we were really responsible we’d be using that cash to pay down debt and knock off some of those big expenses, but that’s … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 impulse buys – the perfect way to spend your tax return appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Spot The Watch: Bankers’ Edition
In this installment of Spot the Watch, we identify the timepieces worn by notable finance professionals.
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VIDEO: The heart of Panerai – the new Luminor Marina Logo 3 Days in steel
The heart of Panerai’s line-up has to be the entry-level Luminor. A 44mm watch with the classic crown guard-equipped Luminor case and not much in the way of frills. White or black dial, white logo or blue, small seconds or not, and a range of strap options. That’s pretty much it. But you know what? … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The heart of Panerai – the new Luminor Marina Logo 3 Days in steel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Red as in love: the new PanoMatic Luna from Glashütte Original
Studded with diamonds and rubies, the PanoMatic Luna proudly wears the colour of love, permitting this mechanical ladies watch to give its classic moon phase display a new, exceptionally enticing appearance.
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New Release: Get ready for the summer with Nomos Aqua
Nomos greets the Northern summer with two new, water resistant watches from their Ahoi and Club range, with a clean signal white design.
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INSIGHT: How does Hublot love football? Let us count the ways
Hublot understands the power of a good partnership, and they don’t come much more powerful than the FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is one of the biggest events in the world. World Cup Brazil reached 3.2 billion viewers across the globe, with one billion alone tuning into the final. Russia looks set to be … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: How does Hublot love football? Let us count the ways appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Remembering Casio Co-Founder, Kazuo Kashio and the Time We Tried to Destroy a G-Shock
Revolution remembers Kazuo Kashio, co-founder of Casio and the man who helped put G-Shock on the map.
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VIDEO: Confused by the ever-expanding TAG Heuer Carrera collection? Chris Hemsworth is here to help
So, you’re interested in a TAG Heuer Carrera? Great! But I’m afraid I’m going to need a lot more information. Are you into modern, larger watches? Do you prefer time-only or complications? Ceramic or steel? Do you like Pandas? Because where once ‘Carrera’ was code for sporty, broadly classic-looking chronographs, it can now encompass some … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Confused by the ever-expanding TAG Heuer Carrera collection? Chris Hemsworth is here to help appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Omega Speedmaster Mark 2 with Racing Dial
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title="Available at Shop.Revolution.Watch" color="inverse" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fshop.revolution.watch%2F1969-speedmaster-professional-mark-ii-st-145-022.html||target:%20_blank|"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Even before the Omega Speedmaster became the first and only watch on the moon, the technical Svengalis at the brand’s head office in Bienne,...
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Opinion: Why the Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller Is The Ultimate Divers’ Watch
We take an in-depth look at the new Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller D-Blue, and discover why it might just be the ultimate timepiece for commercial divers.
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INTRODUCING: Coming at you like an 800-pound Gorilla – the Fastback GT Mirage
A relative newcomer on the watch scene (debuting in 2016), Gorilla is a brand that isn’t shy about throwing its weight around. The brainchild of Octavio Garcia and Lukas Gopp (formerly designers at Audemars Piguet), Gorilla does things its own way, and doesn’t mess around. Inspired by comic culture and American muscle cars of the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Coming at you like an 800-pound Gorilla – the Fastback GT Mirage appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: Stay golden – the Girard-Perregaux Classic Bridges
One of Girard-Perregaux’s leitmotifs is the golden bridge. Typically deployed in a trio, the golden bridges - with their broad, arrow-headed shoulders and pleasing, perfectly aligned symmetry - have been holding the brand’s wheels and balances in place since 1860. The golden bridges first showed up in a wristwatch in 1981, and these days it serves as … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Stay golden – the Girard-Perregaux Classic Bridges appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.