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Breitling Finds Buyer: CVC Capital Partners

CVC Capital Partners agrees to buy out Breitling in a deal worth more than 800 million euros.

WHO TO FOLLOW: @AlfredoParamico

If you spend any time looking at vintage watches, especially insanely high-end vintage watches, there’s a good chance you already know who Alfredo Paramico is. If not, you should. NAME: Alfredo Paramico OCCUPATION: World class watch trader HANDLE: @AlfredoParamico FOLLOWERS: 42.2k LOCATION: Miami Beach Tell us about yourself. I was born in Italy in 1969, and … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @AlfredoParamico appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Explaining a legend – the history of the IWC Portugieser

There’s a good reason the Portugieser collection is one of IWC’s most popular (in Australia at least). It’s a big, commanding watch that nevertheless possesses a grace and charm that belies its large size. This combination makes it one of the go-to statement watches. But did you know that it’s also got the weight of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Explaining a legend – the history of the IWC Portugieser appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Fonderie 47: A Disarming Idea

Fonderie 47’s Inversion Principle turns tools of destruction into luxurious items of beauty.

Peace For Our Time

Wristwatches conceived in times of conflict find their place in the modern day.

In Conversation: Christian Lattmann, CEO Jaquet Droz

We talk to Christian Lattmann, CEO of Jaquet Droz and get insights to the direction he is leading the company, and where her assets lie.

Introducing The New Casio Clean Military G-Shock Series

Three new additions to the classic Casio G-Shock 56000 family - 3 military G-Shocks in white, orange, and black!

Watch Case Sizes vs Lug-to-Lug - A Lesson from HYT’s H-Zero

Celebrating Independence at Basel 2017

Povey’s Personal Picks from Phillips Watches’ Geneva Auction Five

Ross Povey’s top five picks from the upcoming Phillips Watches’ the GENEVA WATCH AUCTION: FIVE, including a prototype Tudor chronograph from the late 1960s.

Ep. #27 – Affordable GMT and Dual Time Watches + The >$1000 Watch Discussion

Pay that $2500 dental bill? Or just get a Grand Seiko Quartz and call it a day? This is just one of the many questions we tackle in this week's episode! Plus Kaz is going strong with his #watchfast with the Casio MDV106 dive watch.

Review: Rolex Sky-Dweller “Rolesor”

Full hands-on analytical review of the new Rolex Sky-Dweller "Rolesor" with live high resolution photos from Baselworld 2017.

Throwback Sundays: Six Different Tourbillon Watches Modern to Classical

The tourbillon is the most potent symbol of horological mastery. Yet, despite different interpretations, it is as anachronistic as the industry itself.

The Longines Heritage 1945 (And A Broke Watch Snob’s Personal Opinion)

Mike from Two Broke Watch Snobs shares his thoughts and opinions on the Longines 1945, a simple but beautiful calatrava-style piece.

Watches of the Future

How will we be reading the time in the future? Biotechnical wrist implants, timekeeping in our clothing, or bespoke personal drones? Revolution delves into the future of watchmaking with a little help from some visionary designers.

Photo Essay: Up close to the Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph

Live, high resolution photographs of the new Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph. With hands-on annotations as presented to us by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht.

Watches in Art

Since its appearance in the mid-16th century, the watch has become one of the ultimate wearable symbols of style and status - and one of the most distinctive symbols of time and mortality.

HANDS-ON: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean “Big Blue” lives up to its name

While one of the key trends of Basel 2017 is a move towards more wrist-friendly dive watches (see exhibits A and B), there’s no doubt that big and bold is still the name of the game. Omega’s latest PO, the “Big Blue”, delivers on both fronts, thanks to its whopping 45.5mm wide by 17.8mm high … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean “Big Blue” lives up to its name appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

BREAKING NEWS: Upcoming Boss at Zenith - Julien Tornare

Diving into the Breguet Marine Équation Marchante 5887

Having taken a first look at Breguet’s Marine Équation Marchante 5887, while at Baselworld 2017, it’s time now to dive deeper.

Advancing the Octo

Bulgari once again shocks the world by presenting the thinnest automatic watch ever made, the Octo Finissimo. Revolution examines this unique Italian-Swiss brand that is doing things differently… with great success.

Throwback Sundays: Six Watches to Wear When You’re Over the Moon Happy

The moon phase provides both an aesthetic and astronomical detail to the dial. But beyond its visual and technical appeal, there's also the emotional draw.

Review: HYT H0

HYT H0 - Back to basics Baselworld 2017, HYT does a retrograde and jumps from its latest H4 back to H0. The latest of its mechanical liquid watches at the m

GOOD FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 14th April, 2017 – the Easter edition

Happy Easter everyone. It’s Good Friday down here in Melbourne, so this edition of the Wind Down will be brief, as the office is closed and I’m penning this between nibbles of hot cross bun and wines in the sun. Not a bad way to spend the day at all. Hope your day off is … ContinuedThe post GOOD FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 14th April, 2017 – the Easter edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

LIST: Our top 11 watches from Basel 2017, in pictures

Last week we published a video of our top picks from Baselworld 2017. We filmed it in a pretty sleep-deprived state towards the end of the fair, with the thought of dropping a list while the watches were still hot. If you haven’t seen it, we’ve embedded it at the end of this story. (We hope … ContinuedThe post LIST: Our top 11 watches from Basel 2017, in pictures appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Seiko Giugiaro Design Chronograph catches up to the Aliens future with Astron GPS

There are desirable collectibles - Speedmaster, Daytona, El Primero. If you were a real watch geek - you'd mention seiko giugiaro design chronograph.

Introducing the IWC Portugieser Constant-Force Tourbillon

IWC introduces the Portugieser Constant-Force Tourbillon paired with a uniquely IWC, made-to-order service.

EDITOR’S PICK: Our A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds video review

A. Lange & Söhne’s Richard Lange Jumping Seconds is an unusual and very serious watch. The jumping seconds, or deadbeat seconds, is perhaps the most stealth complication out there – most people would assume the ticking seconds hand is powered by a battery rather than intricate gearing. It’s also a complication that’s finally enjoying its … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Our A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds video review appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

What happens when Heritage Watch Brands revive without the Heritage? Part 1.

With brands like Dubois et Fils and Favre Leuba being revived at a rapid pace, we explore what the potential pitfalls when heritage watch brands return.

HANDS-ON: Panerai’s Midas touch – the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Oro Rosso (PAM 684)

There’s something gloriously, incredibly and fabulously over the top about a solid gold dive watch. It’s the ultimate juxtaposition of functional object and precious ornament, all bundled up in a neat, wrist-optimised package. It’s this contrast that lies at the heart of the PAM 684’s appeal. And make no mistake, this is an incredibly lust-worthy watch. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Panerai’s Midas touch – the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Oro Rosso (PAM 684) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.