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Bulova Archive Series Oceanographer ‘Devil Diver’
Last year, Bulova held a public vote to determine which vintage charmer to revive next. The people spoke, and the winner was the Oceanographer Devil Diver.
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HANDS-ON: Skeleton thin - the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue
If you’ve been following us, or Bulgari for that matter, you’ll already know that this year is the year of the Octo. From solid gold automatic thinness, to ultra high-tech insides, the record-breaking collection has gone from strength to strength. And one of this year’s barely-there hits sees the Octo Finissimo Skeleton – which we … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Skeleton thin – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Titanium Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: “I’m in a back street in Havana and a watchmaker says you should look at this…” - Adam and his Longines Cuervo Y Sobrinos
When someone’s watch story starts in the backstreets of Havana, you know it’s going to be good. In fact, it would be a good story, even if the watch itself didn’t match up to the tale. Luckily for all involved, Adam’s oversized mid-century Longines, double signed with famous retailer Cuervo y Sobrinos, stands up. On … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: “I’m in a back street in Havana and a watchmaker says you should look at this…” – Adam and his Longines Cuervo Y Sobrinos appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: Quartz traveller - the Grand Seiko Sport 9F86 Quartz GMT Collection
When jetting off overseas, I like to pack light and travel easy. Between checking-in and shuffling my way through airport security and customs, to managing the sleepy-eyed excitement, that usually leads to increased bouts of forgetfulness. For me, the entire experience must be as uncomplicated as possible. That’s where a very handy GMT watch comes … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Quartz traveller – the Grand Seiko Sport 9F86 Quartz GMT Collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ep. #95 The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Debate & Hong Kong Preparations
The guys are off to Hong Kong! Tune in to find out how they've been preparing and be sure to keep an eye on all TBWS feeds for fun content from the watch fair. It's going to be a blast!
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INTRODUCING: Altered carbon - the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M Carbon Collection
Welcome to the land of tomorrow! No, you haven’t just stumbled out of a cryogenic chamber, à la Futurama. TAG Heuer have just unveiled the most modern version yet of their decisive dive watch, the Aquaracer 300M, sporting a brand-new carbon costume, and available in three different colourways. Starting today, each carbon-based model will be … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Altered carbon – the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M Carbon Collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar - unassuming and awesome
There are few things I love more than a watch that surprises me. It’s something that doesn’t happen near enough for my liking, but it happened with this Longines. It was in the Longines booth at Baselworld, the first day of the fair. Trays and trays of watches had just been laid out in front … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar – unassuming and awesome appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Arnold & Son Globetrotter - instruments for travelling
Arnold & Son has created a timepiece for the modern-day navigator, always on the move from one time zone to the next: The Globetrotter. Part of the Arnold & Son Instrument Collection, which is inspired by the high-precision marine chronometers made by John Arnold and his son towards the end of the 18th century, the Globetrotter
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Metallica Watches by Nixon: Designs Inspired By Album Art and Iconic Tracks
Sometimes a piece of news comes up in the watch world and I don't care - but then sometimes I do. On August 28th Metallica announced that they were partnering with Nixon Watches to produce a line of Metallica watches. There are 9 initial offerings inspired by the iconic band's albums and songs.
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LIST: The budget list - 5 great new Swiss mechanical watches from brands you’ve heard of that cost less than $1500
A Swiss watch is a near-universally recognised symbol for quality, precision and tradition. And while that’s all well and good, there’s another thing that fine Swiss watches tend to be synonymous with - and that’s high sticker prices. And broadly speaking that perception is true - I constantly find myself uttering phrases like “this $60,000 … ContinuedThe post LIST: The budget list – 5 great new Swiss mechanical watches from brands you’ve heard of that cost less than $1500 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Raymond Weil Celebrating the History of Loud
Raymond Weil launches a new wristwatch dedicated to the achievements of the “Father of Loud”, Jim Marshall.
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NEWS: David Beckham’s new #BornToDare campaign epitomises the rugged masculinity of the Black Bay Bronze
In May last year, Tudor unveiled a brand new tagline – #BornToDare – and with it, a suitably daring ambassador, David Beckham. The choice of Beckham was a bold one on several fronts: he’s a bona fide A-lister with massive international star power, propelling Tudor to the next level of mainstream visibility. But beyond that, … ContinuedThe post NEWS: David Beckham’s new #BornToDare campaign epitomises the rugged masculinity of the Black Bay Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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News: The Chinese AHCI Candidates: see them in Singapore (details within)
Chinese AHCI Candidates: Guo Ming and Lin Yong-Hua make their debut in JeweLuxe 2018. Here is what you can expect to see from them.
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EDITOR’S PICK: It all started with a Big Bang! Now Hublot’s hero is a bit smaller
Editor’s note: Hublot’s heart beats to the rhythm of the in-house Unico movement. So it makes sense that their centrepiece collection, the Big Bang - with its heavily open-worked dial - is where the Art of Fusion brand shows it off. This year, they slimmed down the dimensions of their 2010-born Unico HUB 1242 movement, dubbing it … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: It all started with a Big Bang! Now Hublot’s hero is a bit smaller appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ep. #94 The Pros & Cons of Vintage Watch Collecting
Want to know what TBWS is planning for their 6,000 Instagram follower giveaway? Be sure to listen in this week to find out! This episode also details some of the pitfalls and benefits collectors experience when deciding to pursue the vintage game.
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HANDS-ON: Blue moon rising - Raymond Weil’s Maestro Moon Phase
Call me a romantic, but the moon phase complication is amongst my favourites. Paradoxically, it’s also amongst the least functional - tracking the waxing and waning of our most significant satellite isn’t something that’s high on my list of life priorities. And when the topic does come up, I can, you know, look at the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blue moon rising – Raymond Weil’s Maestro Moon Phase appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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NEWS: A Paul Newman Rolex onscreen in Crazy Rich Asians - and why props matter
In case you’ve missed the news, a new rom-com, Crazy Rich Asians, is coming to a screen near you. The film adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s bestselling book series has received huge praise since its premiere, notably for the way it’s challenging stereotypes of how Asians are represented in major Hollywood films. The film concentrates on a … ContinuedThe post NEWS: A Paul Newman Rolex onscreen in Crazy Rich Asians - and why props matter appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Throwback Sunday: Six Modestly Priced Watches That Looks Expensive for a Crazy Rich Asian, from Our Archives
What are some of the modestly priced watches that will make one look like a Crazy Rich Asian? Click here to find out what are some of our recommendations.
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Gavox Watches Review: The Roads Chronograph - A Road Trip Watch
The idea is to evoke the ethos of each drive while also being worn while driving on those roads. Each watch features a roadbook for the long distance drive it's associated with. Each roadbook features a list of all the places to see and experience on the road. But it's not a Gavox timepiece unless there's an element of technological practicality...
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Bauhaus Turns 100 with Nomos Glashütte
The German brand unveils nine variations of its Tangente model to celebrate a century of Bauhaus.
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LIST: Birth year watches for millennials - 6 future classics
The idea of a ‘birth year’ watch is nothing new, though after a recent discussion I came to realise that it poses an interesting question. For the older ‘Gen X’ crowd in the room there’s no shortage of vintage hotness to pull from, through the ’60s and ’70s, but once you start creeping into the … ContinuedThe post LIST: Birth year watches for millennials – 6 future classics appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INSIGHT: Flipping perceptions - why Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo is so significant and such great value
Every now and then, among the hundreds of new watches I get to see and handle each year, one will stop me in my tracks. That happened with Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Automatic when I first encountered it in early 2017 – and it’s what happens again and again every time I see it, handle it, … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Flipping perceptions – why Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo is so significant and such great value appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: One of the greats - the Tissot Visodate
Here at Time+Tide we spend a goodly amount of time talking about the latest watch releases. Well, this isn’t one of those times. Instead, today we’re talking about a stone-cold classic that’s as good today as when it was first released – the Tissot Visodate. The Visodate is an historical reissue of a mid-century watch … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: One of the greats – the Tissot Visodate appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Flashback 2008: Inside A. Lange & Söhne, A Pictorial
We bring you a tour into the temple of patience, precision and dedication to perfection that is the A. Lange & Söhne manufactory in Glashütte, Germany.
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In Conversation with IWC Legend, Mr Kurt Klaus (PART 2)
In part 2 of our conversation series with IWC Legend, Mr Kurt Klaus, Mr Klaus speaks about how he came to create the 1985 Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar and his dear friend and industry legend, Mr Günter Blümlein.
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Ep. #93 Bright Dials & Dive Watches
So what's the deal with brightly colored dive watches and the design manufacturers pursue for the sake of legibility under water? Are these models more desirable or functional than others? Why are some brightly colored Seikos so difficult to find?
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VIDEO: Bulgari’s bright steel Octo Finissimo Automatic is a thing of beauty
The model that’s emerging as the hero of Bulgari’s watch collection - which is undergoing a serious renaissance at the moment - is the Octo Finissimo Automatic, a simpler, more day-to-day offering than the tourbillons, minute repeaters and the like that also form part of the family. Until earlier this year the Finissimo Automatic was … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Bulgari’s bright steel Octo Finissimo Automatic is a thing of beauty appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WATCHSPOTTING: Big sharks and surprising watches in The Meg
There are three things I want in your classic Hollywood blockbuster: big monsters, bad one-liners and quality watch spotting. And from the looks of it, The Meg has all three. And while it’s a movie that’s very much scheduled to tie in with the northern summer, it’s also one that I feel is close to … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Big sharks and surprising watches in The Meg appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum
It’s not unusual to see high-flyers Bell & Ross take inspiration from the world of aviation. In fact, it’s almost expected. However, the latest addition to their “Horo” label does it with a far more “grounded” perspective. Finding its muse in the practical aesthetic of an airport runway. Following on from last year’s three-handed Horolum, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The night owl friendly Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Horolum appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IN-DEPTH: Ultra-thin heavyweight - the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in gold
The story in a second: Bulgari’s latest take on the Octo Finissimo Automatic is the anti-gold gold watch. How about a riddle to start your Monday off right? When is a gold watch not a gold watch? When it’s Bulgari’s darling, the Octo Finissimo Automatic, in rose gold. Now, obviously it’s a gold watch, but … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Ultra-thin heavyweight – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.