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Ep. #104 Black Friday Wish Lists & 2 Years of TBWS

Kaz and Mike celebrate 2 years of TBWS and share a handful of watches they hope to see discounted during the wave of Black Friday sales. What do you have your eye on this year? Be sure to share the watches you're hoping to hunt down this holiday season.

NEWS: Longines opens first Melbourne boutique on Collins Street, and these are our 5 picks that are in-store right now

The Australian watch retail landscape has been booming recently, with plenty of new boutique openings. The latest is Longines, which has just opened a 174-square metre store with a prime position in the heart of Collins Street, Melbourne’s premier luxury shopping strip. And while the look and feel of a new boutique is always cool … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Longines opens first Melbourne boutique on Collins Street, and these are our 5 picks that are in-store right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

2018 Revolution Round-up: Baume & Mercier

Baume & Mercier had a very busy 2018, with the introduction of the revolutionary Baumatic, its continuing partnership with Indian Motorcycle and the appointment of a new CEO.

Born of the Depths: Seiko Prospex SRPD14K1 Yellowfin Tuna

Born from the specialised needs of saturation diving, the Seiko Tuna has spawned a new limited edition specially for Asia.

Carl F. Bucherer Joins the FHH

Carl F. Bucherer recently joined the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) as a partner brand and unveiled a new timepiece: The Heritage Tourbillon DoublePeripheral Limited Edition.

Three Bridges: Girard-Perregaux’s Past, Present and Future

New launch: Heritage Corum Lab 01

New launch: Corum introduces two new watches in a new "Lab" collection: the Heritage Corum Lab 01, featuring form movements in a skeletonized dial design.

Review: Becoming a Citizen of the World - The Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite in Stainless Steel

Glashütte Original presents a sequel to a success story, with a new case material and a minimalist design. Enter the Senator Cosmopolite in stainless steel.

Rado Captain Cook: Marching to its Own Beat

Riding the wave of recreational diving in the 1960s, Rado joined the fray of dive watches with the classy Captain Cook.

Grand Seiko: Poised for Greatness

Not too long ago, one had to go to Japan to buy a Grand Seiko. No longer, as Grand Seiko becomes a global luxury watch brand in its own right with global ambitions.

They Wear It Well: Londoners

Four resident Londoners share their stories, and discuss their top wristwatch choices.

Seventy years of the Omega Seamaster

HANDS-ON: Put a smile on your dial - the Bell & Ross BR 01 Laughing Skull

If there’s one thing Bell & Ross love more than aviation, it’s skulls. They have been regularly releasing models adorned with the macabre motif since 2009. However, the two themes aren’t mutually exclusive, with their skull-emblazoned pieces referencing the military airborne units of WWII, who used the Jolly Roger as a not-so-subtle symbol of their … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Put a smile on your dial – the Bell & Ross BR 01 Laughing Skull appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

EDITOR’S PICK: 5 sports luxury watches that deliver on both fronts

Editor’s note: The watch industry is, in general, pretty big on segmentation. According to them, we should be wearing something different for every different activity in our lives. But that way madness lies. I’m a fan of watches that fit a range of purposes, and ranges don’t come much wider than sports AND luxury. So, … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: 5 sports luxury watches that deliver on both fronts appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bremont Provides the Antidote

Bremont is proving to be the go-to watch brand for action movies.

LIST: The stories we tell - 5 dinner party watch anecdotes

Watches. Turns out they’re not (just) for telling the time. As horology’s true believers (that is, you lot) will no doubt be aware, watches are more than mere objects. They’re a hobby, a community, and – depending on how far gone you are – a way of life. But this interest doesn’t come without its … ContinuedThe post LIST: The stories we tell – 5 dinner party watch anecdotes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: What makes a travel watch? Exploring Rome with the Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting 

A few weeks ago I travelled to Rome to check out the Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting, a GMT not like any other. And in between the first-look video, horse racing and spectacular rooftop launches, we thought we’d do some sightseeing around Rome and put the V.H.P. GMT through its paces as a travel … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: What makes a travel watch? Exploring Rome with the Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Pop a cork and celebrate - the Tudor Black Bay S&G; now comes with a champagne dial

Last year’s release of the Black Bay S&G; was something of a slow burn. In the heat of the initial announcements, all eyes were on the impressive Black Bay Chrono. As time passed, people seemed to realise what a looker the steel and gold was - no doubt helped by the fact that it was prominently … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Pop a cork and celebrate – the Tudor Black Bay S&G; now comes with a champagne dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Breaking News: Richemont Promotes Lambert to CEO

Swiss luxury-goods maker Richemont promoted Jerome Lambert to CEO, picking a veteran who built his career in watchmaking to lead the company.

News: D. Candaux 1740 Half Hunter Tourbillon

D. Candaux may not yet be a household name, but is a man that resonates well within the haute horlogerie community. At JeweLuxe 2018, he will present his latest creation. Details within.

New: Bell & Ross BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor Skeleton

Bell & Ross releases the skeletonised version of the BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor. Opening up the case and dial and showcasing the skeleton movement.

Baume & Mercier: Two Wheels Move the Soul

Baume & Mercier’s Indian-inspired watches fit right into the motorcycling lifestyle.

Baselworld Organizer MCH Group’s CEO, René Kamm Resigns

New Release: Doxa 50th Anniversary SUB 300 Searambler ‘Silver Lung’ Watch

Doxa and Aqua Lung collaborates to announce a new SUB 300 Searambler ‘Silver Lung’, now available at a pre-release price. Details inside.

New Release: Louis Moinet Tempograph Chrome - the next generation

New Release: Louis Moinet updates the Tempograph 20-Seconds with the Tempograph Chrome - the next generation is now also in a SS case.

VIDEO: Solid sports style from Zenith - the Defy Classic

In recent times, Zenith have made a marked change of tack - away from the oversized heritage pieces that have been their main focus. The Pilot watches are still there, of course, but now the Defy shares top billing as a contemporary alternative. And while the Defy is dominated by the aggressively skeletonised look that … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Solid sports style from Zenith – the Defy Classic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing the 2018 Speedmaster Limited Edition 42mm “Ultraman”

The Legacy That Keeps on Giving - Paul Newman & Steve McQueen

Review: Square peg in a round hole? H. Moser Swiss Alp Minute Repeater Tourbillon

Hands-on, detailed analysis of the H. Moser Swiss Alp Minute Repeater Tourbillon - amazing dial, rectangular repeater movement which sounds fabulous.

WHO TO FOLLOW: Expert watch polisher @BobKolican

Expert (self-taught) watch polisher Bob Kolican is definitely an account worth following. If not for his vintage knowledge, then to witness his refinishing skills. Also a huge vintage watch collector, Bob resides in Germany with his young family. Hey Bob, what’s your daily watch (if you have one) and why? I have no particular daily … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: Expert watch polisher @BobKolican appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.