To Restore or Not - A Philosophy of Practical Conservation
“There is far too much unnecessary restoration to produce an apparently clean [watch], whereas the imperfect one was more genuine” – Kenneth Ullyett, In Quest of Clocks, 1950
22,449 articles · 5,713 videos found · page 819 of 939
“There is far too much unnecessary restoration to produce an apparently clean [watch], whereas the imperfect one was more genuine” – Kenneth Ullyett, In Quest of Clocks, 1950
Time+Tide
BASEL BUILDUP: Will it happen again? Will Rolex put a ceramic bezel on an existing watch and break Baselworld? Rumours abound we may see just that on the ‘Coke’ GMT-Master II, which has been mocked up here by those resourceful Rolex rumourmongers at Monochrome. Though, for ours, a gradated green dial on a Sea-Dweller would … ContinuedThe post BASEL BUILDUP: 8 days to go. Remembering the Rolex that blew up Baselworld 2016… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Deployant
Parmigiani released their latest Tonda 1950 variation at SIHH, now with a white meteorite dial. The elegant dress watch has a slim profile, complete with an
Time+Tide
In the market for a watch strap that doesn’t exist yet? It’s time to dial into the feed of Drew Boen, watch collector and custom strap maker. We hear he’s in such high demand that you may need to exercise a little patience while you wait, but while you do, enjoy some of the best wristshots … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @_aboen appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
BASEL BUILDUP: We’re counting down, NASA-style, to Baselworld 2017, the world’s biggest watch fair. It’s 10 days until we launch from Australia on Etihad Airways flight 463 and for the first Basel Buildup post we’re revisiting the Time+Tide team’s top 10 picks from last year’s fair. Read on for Breguet, Nomos, Bell & Ross, TAG … ContinuedThe post BASEL BUILDUP: 10 days to go, so here’s our top 10 from last year, featuring the whole damn team appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Video
Time+Tide
When you really fall for someone, there’s a point where you just can’t get close enough. It’s the same with Patek Philippe. Over the years, we’ve photographed a wide range of their models, and the closer the shot, the tighter the macro, it’s almost always a case of the more magnified the wonder. These are our favourite … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 9 best Patek Philippe photos we have ever taken appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
Over the years, I’ve worn many (many) watches for review purposes, and to be honest it’s rare that I’m still thinking about that watch months or years after the fact. The Puck, from Canadian micro-brand Halios, is one of the rare exceptions. I wrote up the DLC version of the original Puck over on Hodinkee, way … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Return of a legend – the Halios Puck II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
De Bethune shows off the coolest watch since their DB28 Kind of Blue, now with a blued meteorite dial.
Deployant
We bring you breaking first news of the new AgenGraphe chronograph mechanism in a new watch. The Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph.
Time+Tide
Looking to beef up your vintage knowledge? Then your first stop should be Dan Henry’s Instagram page. There, you’ll get a peek into one of the most impressive vintage watch collections, belonging to one of the most knowledgable collectors (and watchmakers) in the world. NAME: Dan Henry OCCUPATION: Collector, founder of online vintage timepiece encyclopaedia Timeline.watch, and of … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @danhenrycollection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Video
Time+Tide
It’s been a mildly epic week here at T+T HQ. We’ve had a full plate of videography, airshow action with Oris (we’re now investigating options around leasing a Pilatus private jet – don’t tell our accountant), and Felix is becoming worryingly attached to the Apple Watch he’s reviewing. On top of all this, the logisitical nightmare that is … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 3rd March, 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
When it comes to partnerships, there are a few routes watch brands typically embark on. There’s the celebrity ambassador, which is often little more than name awareness and a few key appearances. Then there’s the high-profile event tie-in, which usually results in a limited edition with a few dial tweaks. And there’s the organisational partnership, which, … ContinuedThe post EXCLUSIVE: Hands-on with the Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition II, live from the Avalon airshow appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Deployant
A collector reader and friend writes a review of his Orient Bambino ER24003W, and why this modestly priced automatic watch from Japan ticks all the bozes.
Revolution
Going from strength to strength with their watch sales, Alan takes a look at the top lots from Fellows’ upcoming auction: Tuesday, 28 February 2017 (11am, GMT).
Long time watch-auction veteran, Paul Maudsley speaks with MrWatchMaster about his personal watch collection and what motivates him to collect.
Video
Deployant
Breitling has always been a watch manufacturer that produces masculine and cool watches. The new Colt Skyracer – which represents winning spirit, youthfulness, and dynamism – is another interesting piece that is added into the repertoire. The new Colt Skyracer adopts a full-black aesthetic, and retaining its military background with reliable performance to match. OneRead More
Time+Tide
There are some people who just nail Instagram. Bjoern, also known as @Loevhagen, is one of those people. More specifically, he’s one of the masters of the wristshot, recognised widely for his creative photography. Hailing from southern Norway – and not keen to divulge much more than that – he has an impressive watch collection filled … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @Loevhagen appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
It’s easy to get caught up in this whole 24-hour news cycle thing. Every five seconds there seems to be a new story/scandal/watch, and sometimes it all gets a little too much. That’s why, for today’s Wind Down, we’re trying to actually live up to the name. So, close your work email, divert your phone to voicemail and … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 24th February, 2017 – the recommended reading edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
David Brailsford of Garrick Watches speaks with MrWatchMaster about watch collecting and his love for small independent watchmakers. David’s a successful watch consultant who works with leading watchmakers and independent watch brands from around the world.
Time+Tide
We’re all taught the colours of the rainbow from pre-school, so it’s amazing how many of us grow up to wear only black. Anything brighter is definitely viewed as a risk, which is why smaller wardrobe items are a great starting point for that gamble. For guys, it might be a patterned pocket square or … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Singing the blues with the ladies’ Ulysse Nardin Classico appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Video
George Cramer speaks with Arnaud Carrez, Cartier’s International Marketing and Communication Director, and Carole Forestier-Kasapi, Cartier’s Head of Movement Creation to discuss watchmaking and doing watch business in 2017.
Time+Tide
Sick of the same old in your Insta-feed? We can highly recommend the account of watch lover and leather goods wizard N G Lester of UK-based Noble & Graff. Get ready for a screen full of his creations, punctuated with pics of many (many) watches. Oh, and poodles. There are poodles. NAME: N G Lester OCCUPATION: Crafter of luxury … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @nobleandgraff appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
With its new diving watch Omega has revisited the 1950s, combining elegant vintage styling and advanced 21st-century technology to create the Seamaster 300 Master Co-axial.
Revolution
If you end up reading only ONE watch related article today (Valentine’s Day btw), let it be this one. Discover the new 2017 Autavia on www.onthedash.com right now!
Deployant
URWERK celebrates its 20th birthday with a new watch. The UR-T8. Cased in Titanium, the watch is sized slightly larger than the previous cases, and with a n
Video
Question, suggestion, or just want to say hi? Drop a note.