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Introducing: Sylvain Pinaud Monopoussoir Chronograph
Aa new independent watchmaker. Sylvain Pinaud introduces a monopoussoir chronograph which is almost completely hand made.
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Review: The Pinnacle of Watchmaking – The Philippe Dufour Simplicity
Philippe Dufour Simplicity Within the Vallée de Joux, lies the village of Le Solliat. And in that village, a workshop, from whence the man known as “the living legend” handcrafts the finest wristwatches in the world. That man is none other than Philippe Dufour. Dufour first became an independent watchmaker in 1978. He started offRead More
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HANDS-ON: A butterfly flaps its wings … Bulgari Daniel Roth Papillon Heure Sautante
To talk about this watch, we need to talk about Daniel Roth. Daniel Roth is an immensely talented watchmaker, making his name at Audemars Piguet and honing his skills at Breguet until he left in 1987. After that exceptional grounding, Daniel Roth decided to found his own, eponymous brand, which launched in 1989. With a focus … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A butterfly flaps its wings … Bulgari Daniel Roth Papillon Heure Sautante appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Debate! “To Be Successful in the 21st Century, a Watch Company Must Have Brand Ambassadors in the Public Domain”
In the spirit of friendship and a surer grasp of the truth, CEO Hublot Ricardo Guadalupe and independent watchmaker Roger W. Smith debate the importance of celebrity endorsement.
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Once Upon A Time: How Van Cleef & Arpels Builds A Story Before The Watch
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The traditional approach of watchmaking, any watchmaker will tell you, starts from function; for what is the purpose of a watch if not to mark the passage of time? The...
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INTRODUCING: This one has the time, now all you need is the jet – the Franck Muller Vanguard World Timer GMT
Invented in the 1930s by Geneva watchmaker Louis Cottier, world time watches brought – at a glance and all at once – the time across 24 of the world’s key time zones to the hands of international jetsetters and business-makers. Indeed, no complication provides a greater desire to conquer the world, or induces a greater … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: This one has the time, now all you need is the jet – the Franck Muller Vanguard World Timer GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Out of the Blue
Ulysse Nardin recently introduced four new members of its freaky family. With titanium cases and unmistakable style, these watches are known collectively as the Freak Out, and today we’re taking a look at the Freak Out Blue. First, though, a quick primer on the Freak. Conceived by genius watchmaker Ludwig Oechslin, the Freak first came … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Out of the Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A Historical Tour of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s Paris
If there is one place to retrace the footsteps of Abraham-Louis Breguet, it is in Paris, where the master watchmaker lived, worked and built a reputation as one of the most innovative horological minds of all time.
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New Release: Louis Moinet introduces novel materials in the new Acasta & Dhofar
Space and Time are the two very dimensions that remain as a source of inspiration for Louis Moinet, himself a watchmaker and astronomer. Their two latest creations, Acasta and Dhofar, give wearers their very own fragment of space - a piece of eternity on their wrist.
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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 special edition
TAG Heuer have, much like Marty McFly and Doc Brown, gone back to the future with their latest partnership, with Gulf Oil International. If you’re not familiar with the world of historic Heuer, the pairing of the Swiss watchmaker and venerable oil company is perhaps surprising, but one larger-than-life character pulls it all together: Steve … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 special edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Crazy Hours 15th Anniversary collection
I don’t know about you, but the only thing on my mind when I’m at a resort on vacation is how many trips to the breakfast buffet is considered too much (more than five apparently, if the appalled looks of fellow diners was anything to go by). However, for watchmaker and eponymous brand founder Franck … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Crazy Hours 15th Anniversary collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: The Rolex Submariner, deconstructed
If you follow the world of independent watchmaking you’re likely familiar with the name Peter Speake-Marin. Until recently, Speake-Marin was the man behind the eponymous watch brand. After 17 years, the English watchmaker stepped away from the brand (which is still in business) and announced a new venture – The Naked Watchmaker - a site that … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The Rolex Submariner, deconstructed appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Press release: Swatch launches Spring-Summer 2018 collection
Swatch introduces its Spring-Summer 2018 collection, which dives into the Swiss watchmaker’s DNA. Spring and summer are all about the great outdoors, and Swatch takes the party from the garden to the street before heading to the beach.
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New Release: Glashütte Original Senator Tourbillon – Edition Alfred Helwig
Developed by Abraham Louis Breguet in 1801, the tourbillon originally served to compensate for the effects of gravity in mechanical pocket watches. It wasn't until 1920 that the flying tourbillon was invented, by a master watchmaker named Alfred Helwig.
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VIDEO: Exploring one of the most accessible COSC-certified collections on the market, the new Longines Record range
Accuracy used to be a big deal in watchmaking. There were competitions to test the accuracy of wristwatches. There were complications - additional functions - and engineering improvements designed to assist the watch in keeping true time. There was a space race of sorts to be the most accurate watchmaker in the world. The exploding popularity of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Exploring one of the most accessible COSC-certified collections on the market, the new Longines Record range appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition “150 Years”
Mention the words “digital watch” and most minds instantly fill with images of G-Shocks or the trusty Casio calculator watch. However, long before the invention of those little battery-powered timekeepers, came the Pallweber pocket watch. Patented in 1883 by Salzburg-based watchmaker Josef Pallweber - who then licensed his invention to IWC, and later to other manufacturers … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition “150 Years” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Mr Porter Keeps on Growing
On 14 November this year, the fashion retailer - Mr Porter - launched a capsule collection of watches from luxury watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre.
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Review: Voutilainen Vingt-8 ISO
Mention Voutilainen and the Vingt-8 comes first to mind; it is after all the most well-known timepiece by the humble Finnish watchmaker.
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Factory Visit: VAULT Watches and Uhrteil AG Atelier
We visited Vault watches production site at Uhrteil AG. We had a chat with VAULT Watches CEO Mark Schwarz and master watchmaker Andreas Strehler.
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Hot Shots: F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland & Holland
When a master watchmaker and one of the world’s greatest gun-makers meet, the result is a timepiece of passion and beauty: F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland & Holland.
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Thomas Prescher – A One Man Show
Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley meets independent watchmaker Thomas Prescher under the strangest of circumstances.
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In Conversation with Christine Hutter, CEO of Moritz Grossmann
Christine Hutter is the rare female CEO in the male-dominated watch industry who started as a watchmaker and then founded her own company. In 2008, she started the Moritz Grossmann Company, named after one of the founding fathers of German watchmaking, from her kitchen table in her Dresden apartment. Three months later, she moved the company to Glashütte and the rest of the story is one of hard work, determination and success. I caught up with Hutter in her beautiful manufacture in Glashütte.
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VIDEO: Design driven – Hublot’s Big Bang Ferrari Unico in King Gold
I can honestly think of few watch/car matches more perfect than that of Hublot and Ferrari. The two occupy similar positions in their respective ecosystems: big, bold, and yes, even brash - but also instantly recognisable and intensely coveted. But beyond that, the carmaker and watchmaker share a fearless approach to design and performance, and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Design driven – Hublot’s Big Bang Ferrari Unico in King Gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Revolution Talks Restoration with Patek Philippe’s Christian Lass
Revolution USA Editor-in-Chief, Keith W. Strandberg sit down with Christian Lass, a restoration watchmaker who works in the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva and was instrumental in preparing the timepieces in the Grand Exhibition for display.
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How a Watch is Made at moVas: Part 1
Movas Watches: A story of Singaporean watchmaking from an architect's perspective. We follow a watchmaker through the creation of a watch.
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Singer Reimagined: The Three Amigos
Revolution gets the scoop on Singer Vehicle Design’s Track1 Chronograph from Rob Dickinson, Marco Borraccino and master watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht.
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HYT On the Grid for the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2017
HYT is gearing up for this weekend’s legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans as the Swiss watchmaker continues its sponsorship of the Panis-Barthaz Competition team. Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley was in the pits for the qualifiers to find out more.
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New from A. Lange & Söhne: The Black Dial 1815 Chronograph
Revolution takes a closer look at the newly announced black dial 1815 Chronograph from the Saxon watchmaker: A. Lange & Söhne.
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @Sebs415
Meet all-round dude and the man who’s looked after the most expensive Tudor ever sold, Justin Sebesta. NAME: Justin Sebesta OCCUPATION: Horologist (watchmaker) at HQ Milton HANDLE: @Sebs415 FOLLOWERS: 2,853 LOCATION: San Francisco, California Tell us about yourself: My name is Justin and I’m 34 years old, living and working in San Francisco. I grew up … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @Sebs415 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Hajime Asaoka Chronograph
Hajime Asaoka, the mild mannered, tacturn, self taught watchmaker from Tokyo introduces his first chronograph. We examine in detail.