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I hope to make the case that there are vintage quartz watches that are worth collecting, even if they aren’t quite as rare. And to kick things off, I will start with perhaps a particularly eye-catching model: the Seiko 7A28-7010.
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One of the big surprises of Baselworld 2018 was Patek Philippe’s decision to add a grand complication model – specifically a perpetual calendar – to the Nautilus line. Or was it? Nautilus-with-complication is an old story (travel time, chronograph, annual calendar have all featured over the years) and the pre-Basel rumour mill was promoting the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5740 – the Nautilus we had to have appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Aurel Bacs tells Revolution stories of how some of the world’s most desirable timepieces have found their way into Phillips Watches Spring 2018 catalogs.
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The Rolex that started it all: Deployant writer Daniel shares his journey on becoming a watch collector, and why he added a piece from the world’s most recognisable watch brand to his collection.
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NOMOS Autobahn takes the Red Dot Award 2018.
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Now a third year into the Sixties series of watches - one that started with a limited production of five colourways of the watch seen here in 2016, and a similar set of colours in a square chronograph for 2017 - Glashütte Original have opted to cut choice out of the equation for Baselworld 2018. A … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Glashütte Original Vintage Sixties – the ultimate green dial of 2018? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Is green the trendiest colour for Seiko this season? After introducing the green SZSC005 aka "Jade Monster" and SZSC004 aka "Green Sumo" into their ever-popular lines, it came almost without surprise that Seiko introduced this Deep Forest "MM300" during Baselworld 2018.
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This year at Baselworld, Favre Leuba introduced the Raider Bathy 120 MemoDepth, which keeps his pledge and marks another milestone for the new Favre Leuba.
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Seiko have taken their affinity with the ocean to deeper depths, announcing new brand ambassador Fabien Cousteau at Baselworld 2018. The grandson of famed underwater explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Fabien has dedicated his life to exploring and conserving the world’s oceans, and is founder of the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Centre. As part of this new … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko Prospex ‘Save the Ocean’ SRPC91K1 – the ocean hero in a half shell appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IWC’s hugely successful Big Pilot watch is the direct descendant of the B-Uhr. It has sired Top Gun and Ste Exupery versions, chronographs, beautiful “Heritage” models with aged-look lume, a bronze version and many others.
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Two Broke Watch Snobs
Is the Seiko Sumo any good? We discuss the lack of popularity for this model and get into the details with our unique Haiku Review!
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Last night, the provocatively titled Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce auction took place in Sydney, an event which was, essentially, a rather high-brow garage sale. Unsurprisingly, it was the lots relating to his Oscar-winning role in Gladiator that saw the strong returns, a breastplate netting $152,500, an aluminium sword $85,400, and a a chariot … ContinuedThe post NEWS: The results from Russell Crowe’s auction, including a surprisingly expensive Speedmaster appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The power of ‘celebrity’ is not a new concept. As far back as the ancient pharaohs, celebrities have been put on a pedestal (sometimes literally) and we’ve obsessed into the lives of the powerful, the wealthy and the beautiful. These days, technology puts the beautiful people at our fingertips, and this all-access, always-on, microscope into … ContinuedThe post LIST: The celebrity factor – 10 examples of the impact of provenance on price, from Newman to Trump appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ross Povey educates with everything there is to know about the Rolex Submariner Maxi Dial 5513 and how to identify the Mk I to V dial variations.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Honest review of the Hamtun Watches H1 Titanium - an incredibly affordable Titanium microbrand dive watch - but is the case material enough to make it worth it? Check out the review for photos, insights, info, and more.
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Chopard have had a really solid last couple of years when it comes to their new releases, and all told they did not disappoint at Baselworld 2018. Some funky new colours were added to the Mille Miglia line, but one of the real stars of the show was this new take on the L.U.C Quattro. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Chopard L.U.C Quattro goes casual, and has never looked better appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Revolution considers the concept of watch brands having ambassadors and how Tudor’s choice of David Beckham, Lady Gaga and Jay Chou fit the brand like a glove.
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It was only a matter of time before Hublot wound up in the smartwatch game, and somewhere in the onslaught of new product, Baselworld 2018 was the time and place for it to become a reality. The Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, or BBR2FWCR for short, follows on the heels of other … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
The Pulsometer, a scale around the dial that allows doctors and nurses to quickly compute a person’s heart rate, has been used throughout watch history, but you’d be hard pressed to find it on any quality watch today.
Revolution
Just the facts and and figures: A quick round up of all there is to know about Rolex’s new GMT-Master II watches from Baselworld 2018.
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Sporty and chic, BOMBERG's new collection of watches is the perfect accessory for all occasions.
Revolution
As comebacks go, the rebirth of Tudor ranks alongside Elvis Presley ’68, the re-launch of the Mini and the return of The X-Files. We look at the Black Bay, the model that made it all happen.
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We’ve come to associate Fifty Fathoms with minimalistic dials, so this Day Date model – one of three new pieces released at Baselworld 2018 to mark the 65th anniversary of the original diving watch – is a real shift in style. This doesn’t mean that Blancpain are suddenly getting all decorative, though; rather, they have … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date 70s appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Affectionately named for its tuna-can-for-the-wrist design, the Seiko Tuna collection holds many “firsts” in the dive watch world. From being the first to feature a dual layer construction with a one-piece inner case, to introducing the accordion-style rubber strap. In 1978, it also welcomed Seiko’s – and the world’s – first foray into professional quartz … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1978 Quartz Saturation Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition, ref. S23626 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Omega commemorates the 25th anniversary of its Seamaster Professional Diver 300M with all-new, facelifted versions.
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