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Vacheron Constantin Introduces the Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface

Artisans de Genève Introduces the Lance Armstrong Skeleton “Daytona”

Known for customised watches created for celebrity athletes, Artisans de Genève (ADG) has just revealed its latest project, the Armstrong. Based on a Rolex Daytona ref. 116520, the watch was commissioned by former pro cyclist Lance Armstrong. Though it looks thoroughly contemporary, it is modelled on the vintage Daytona ref. 6239 “Pulsations”, one of which just sold at Phillips for US$693,000. The vintage inspiration is literal, yet reinterpreted creatively. The Armstrong has been skeletonised and heavily modified, with both the hour register and automatic winding mechanism removed, resulting in an unusually minimalist watch. Initial thoughts Leaving aside Mr Armstrong’s chequered past – he was a cancer survivor and then multi-time world champion before getting a lifetime ban for doping – his namesake watch is surprisingly interesting. Although it is clearly modern in style, the Armstrong is vintage inspired – it is literally a manual-wind, “pulsations” Daytona. In that sense, it is actually a vintage remake with imagination. A significant amount of effort was clearly expended to get there, and the work appears to be of high quality. Doing away with large chunks of the movements feels drastic, yet the result is intriguing, both conceptually and visually. Or put more simply, it’s weird in a good way. The customisation is priced at about US$45,000, but that excludes the watch, which the client has to supply. It’s fair enough given the substantial work on...

WHO TO FOLLOW: @tyalexanderphotography and his amazing watch shots

Crisp. Clean. Accurate colours. These are all the things that come to mind when I think of this week’s Who To Follow. This gentleman posts some of the best watch photos on Instagram. On every shot, he perfectly highlights the aspect of each watch that makes it special. His Instagram handle is @tyalexanderphotography and here … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @tyalexanderphotography and his amazing watch shots appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

New: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Gully Monotourbillon

Roger Dubuis released a new single tourbillon Excalibur in an artistic collaboration with celebrated French street artist Gully.

Entry Level: The Least Expensive AP Is The Rarest Of Things: A Royal Oak That's A Value Proposition

Audemars Piguet's most affordable mechanical watch is a Royal Oak.

Photo Report: An Auction-Packed Weekend With Phillips In New York

Step inside the new-look subterranean auction hall off Park Avenue.

INTRODUCING: The Monochrome Montre de Souscription 2 x Czapek Antarctique “Monochrome White”

While the collection has been around for years now, more and more members of the watch community are waking up to the appeal of the Czapek Antarctique. We have lauded the watch here on the site for being a wonderful (and possibly better) alternative to some of the more unobtanium integrated sports watches. We were … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Monochrome Montre de Souscription 2 x Czapek Antarctique “Monochrome White” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to…

This past Sunday was the conclusion of one of the most fiercely contested years of Formula 1 racing. On the recently revised Yas Marina track of Abu Dhabi, Max Verstappen was able to grab the Drivers’ Championship for Red Bull. Point-scoring efforts from Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas were able to secure the Constructors’ Championship. … ContinuedThe post The Formula 1 Championship of watch brands goes to… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing: TAG Heuer Drops A Stealth Aquaracer That Glows In The Dark

And two other steel versions on straps.

Hermès H08 | Limited Edition for HODINKEE

Hermès H08 | Limited Edition for HODINKEE

Introducing: Swatch x Supriya Lele Is All About Color, Print, and Nostalgia

The British-Indian fashion designer channels the '90s in her first Swatch collaboration.

Introducing: Ryan Gosling And TAG Heuer In Los Angeles (Live Pics)

The house of Steve McQueen got a new brand ambassador last night. And HODINKEE was there.

Longines | Limited Edition for HODINKEE

Longines | Limited Edition for HODINKEE

Introducing: Look Up! IWC Put A Chronograph Function In The Big Pilot

One pusher rules them all on this large, blue, limited edition.

Introducing: Birdwell And Undone Are Making Waves With A Limited Edition Surf Watch

A character watch for beach bums.

Book Review: ‘The Worlds Of Jaquet Droz’

To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of its founder, Jaquet Droz commissioned a big, beautiful book written by Swiss historian Dr. Sandrine Girardier. Elizabeth Doerr reviews 'The Worlds of Jaquet Droz' here.

Introducing: The Casio G-SHOCK Ref. 6900-PT80 By John Mayer

John Mayer is back for an encore.

HODINKEE Radio: Making Sense Of The Tiffany Patek Philippe 5711 With Ben Clymer

Discussing the swan song of the haute and hyped 5711.

New: Edox Hydro-Sub Automatic Chronometer Limited Edition

Edox reintroduces their Hydro-Sub with a new limited edition Automatic Chronometer, reviving the 1965 model of the same name.

How does this 1982 Seiko still manage to look so damn good and blemish-free?

At first glance this looks like a fairly good condition vintage Seiko manufactured in the early 80s, a ref 5933-5080, with only a couple of hairline scratches betraying what may otherwise present as New Old Stock that’s never been sold at retail. But the super crisp case lines and practically unblemished surfaces are not due … ContinuedThe post How does this 1982 Seiko still manage to look so damn good and blemish-free? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watch Of The Week: How the Vulcain Cricket Helped Me Find My Voice

I'm a man who is soft-spoken. But I've fallen for an alarm watch with a famously loud voice.

A host of savvy celebs are snapping up this super-accessible and inexpensive watch

People often bang on about the corrosive effects of fame and fortune. Purported negatives include paparazzi harassment, endless selfie requests from fans, not to mention the apparent obligation to give your child some god-awful name in a misguided attempt to express your “creativity”. On the positive side, however, enjoying a massive public profile does seem to … ContinuedThe post A host of savvy celebs are snapping up this super-accessible and inexpensive watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watches Go Green

The watch industry gets serious about sustainability.

Watch Spotting: Michael Strahan Wears A Rolex GMT-Master II With Meteorite Dial To Space

An out-of-this-world watch for an out-of-this-world adventure.

EDITOR’S PICK: 5 of the best budget watch brands that get the nod from watch snobs

EDITOR’S NOTE: What’s that you say? You don’t have a spare $6.5m kicking around to buy a Tiffany Blue 5711/1A-018 like the one that sold at auction yesterday? Join the club. Luckily, you don’t have to either as this list suggests a few budget-friendly alternatives.  Not everybody can afford the big guns: Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: 5 of the best budget watch brands that get the nod from watch snobs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

2021 roundup: Six of the best new watches

Here are our top picks for the best new watches for 2021: 6 watches that we would actually buy ourselves, if budget concerns are not in the equation.

HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT just oozes the feel-good lifestyle

At the end of the day, what is a GMT really all about? The Bulgari Aluminium GMT seems to sum it up quite well when you think about it enough. If you’ve got overseas family, you’re probably used to doing the mental calculations in a split second. If you’re travelling across timezones, your smartphone will … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT just oozes the feel-good lifestyle appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Seiko Presage: A 2020 Overview - Reprise

Seiko has always made it a point to deliver bang for your buck. And in recent years, the brand has been realigning its different collections with the aim of offering collectors exciting products in every price category. For the Presage, this means that there are now two tiers to the collection: Prestige and Basic. Martin Green takes us through a number of models from 2020.

Giving your dress watch a dressing down - four winning options for casual wear

I’m a big fan of dress watches. Much to my chagrin, they often come with the stigma that they can only be worn in certain situations. I stand firmly in the camp that dress watches can be enjoyed casually. Below are my picks for dress watches that look just as good dressed down as they … ContinuedThe post Giving your dress watch a dressing down – four winning options for casual wear appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Lewis Hamilton vs. Max Verstappen / IWC vs. TAG Heuer: The One Formula 1 Race Where Everyone Wins

With the 2021 Formula 1 season's last race taking place this weekend, December 10-12, 2021, in Abu Dhabi, and Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and Max Verstappen (Red Bull) tied for first place, the heat is on like never before. The battle between Hamilton and Verstappen is, in essence, also a competition between the two watch brands who sponsor them: IWC (Hamilton) and TAG Heuer (Verstappen), with both brands benefitting from the battles on the track. Martin Green takes a closer look.