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The Collector’s View: A Case of Curiosity and a Seiko 5 - My First Watch
Why even bother even wearing a watch these days? There must be more convenient ways to tell the time than to wear an watch? I got curious...and a Seiko 5.
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Why even bother even wearing a watch these days? There must be more convenient ways to tell the time than to wear an watch? I got curious...and a Seiko 5.
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Laurent Ferrier and Urwerk finally showcase their joint submission for Only Watch 2017: The Arpal One
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The Spirit Of Big Bang is one of my favourite lines from Hublot. Partially that’s down to my occasionally contrarian nature wanting to stand out from the regular Big Bang herd, but mostly it’s because I find the large and in charge tonneau case shape is a perfect complement to the brand’s Art of Fusion … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Undeniably impressive – the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 45mm Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Known for cutting-edge designs and innovative applications of technology, this year HYT has decided to step back, refocus on the hydro DNA of the HYT equation and go back to the basics of this unique brand. Enter the H0…
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I’m on record as being quite a fan of the Black Bay Steel. For me, it was one of the real highlights of Baselworld 2017. At first this might seem like a bit of an odd choice as the BB Chrono and S&G; were the ‘buzzier’ pieces. For me, though, the Steel takes the Black … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Tudor pares it back with the Black Bay Steel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
The newly launched Ulysse Nardin Torpilleur pays homage to the brand’s maritime legacy and, at under € 7,000, is every bit the definition of impressive.
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Oris has developed a bit of a reputation for consistently releasing surprising vintage-inspired pieces. Having said that, their Big Crown 1917 is a little more surprising than most. That’s partly because Oris had no idea the watch that inspired it existed - this little piece of Hölstein history has been sitting in their archives, quietly … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A charming surprise – the Oris Big Crown 1917 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
An in-depth look at some of the best NATO strap options out there today together with pricing and a brief review of each strap.
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Tech Bite: What does a timing sponsor for a major sporting event do, and how does Tissot determine the winner using photo finish.
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Laurent Ferrier and Urwerk post a glimpse of the timepiece they’re producing as a joint effort for Only Watch 2017 on Instagram: The Arpal1
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The story in a second The most eagerly awaited dive watch release from Seiko…ever? Seiko were relative latecomers to the professional dive watch game, coming some 10 years after the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and the Rolex Submariner. Released in 1965, the legendary Seiko 62MAS (ref. 6217) was Japan’s first professional dive watch and inspired a … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Is the Seiko Prospex SLA017 62MAS re-creation their best dive watch ever? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Novak Djokovic Special Edition in the Seiko Kinetic Perpetual joins the Premier collection and will be available worldwide from September 2017 onwards.
Revolution explores the present Laureato collection and why it holds great potential for any modern watch buyer looking for a stylish, versatile daily wearer.
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Editor’s Note: You think you know someone. When Felix had the idea to tell a story about a fictional IWC Portugieser wearer through the visual medium of a comic book strip I was intrigued. He worked with illustrator William Webb to bring a vignette to life entirely of his own imagination – a guy living the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A just-for-fun comic inspired by the IWC Portugieser appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
As Montblanc announces its new partnership with the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Revolution discusses the new TimeWalker collection with a man who knows a thing or two about saving time.
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Every time a bunch of watch guys get together and have a few drinks, this old chestnut rears its head: “What if you could only wear one watch?” It’s a question loathed and loved in equal measure. Loved because it forces you to distill your values, tastes and hoarding tendencies into a single piece, which … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: The dreaded ‘If you could only wear one watch’ question appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
IWC pays tribute to the iconic Mark XI pilot’s watch with a befitting tribute named the Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Tribute to Mark XI”.
Louis Westphalen, Vintage Watch Specialist at Hodinkee (aka louis.vintage) tells Revolution about what goes into creating Limited Edition watches and why the recent TAG Heuer Limited Edition Carrera Skipper for Hodinkee was such a hit.
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OMEGA celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Speedmaster history with a special exhibition at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
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German based Archimede is one of those small brands that quietly go about their business, sticking to their niche and making some excellent watches with minimal fuss. And while their catalogue offers a full suite of products, from dress to diver, it’s pilots that they’re best known for. And while Archimede’s design has evolved a … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Archimede Pilot 42 GMT – proven quality at a price that’s hard to beat appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The 1815 Annual Calendar or the Ref. 5396, which annual calendar watch will reign supreme? We took a hard look at both contenders and bring you our verdict.
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The 356 SA Pilot III or Flieger, is as its name suggests, a Pilot's watch. Classic in design and execution, the watch is not only aesthetically traditional
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With its intensely angular octagonal case, it’s easy to see why Bulgari’s Octo collection is a cult favourite. And the latest versions take the model down a darker path. We looked at the crimson-accented version earlier this year, and today we go even darker with the full-black Octo Ultranero. The case is the same as … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Aggressively monochrome – the blacked-out Bulgari Octo Ultranero appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
A look at the Archimede Pilot 42 GMT, a cool new pilot watch from the German brand that integrates GMT functionality.
Revolution
Amidst the 70s Quartz crisis, a new breed of watches barged onto the haute style scene that would forever change the world’s mind-set on the versatility of a timepiece. This is the story of the Luxury Sports Watch.
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Ressence and Mr Porter introduce the Ressence Type 1 MRP, two exclusive limited edition timepieces, solely available on www.mrporter.com
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When I first saw the new gold Daytonas at Basel, I didn’t quite know what to make of them. After the phenomenal success of last year’s new steel and Cerachrom Daytona, further extension of the line seemed inevitable, and precious metals the logical step. But I did not expect – and was somewhat confused by … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A winning combination – the yellow gold, Cerachrom and Oysterflex Rolex Daytona (ref. 116518LN) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Every year before the Las Vegas watch shows kick off, Revolution USA hosts the “Motorcycles and Musclecars” ride/drive, and this year we went out into the desert.
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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Today is the start of a special 3 part series. For Part 1 the ACTUAL Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6263 owned by Paul Newman with photos of the timepiece.
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