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Why this particular Hamilton Chrono-matic II isn’t more popular among enthusiasts is beyond me. Near as I can figure it, it's because it straddles that shadowed area of vintage watches that isn’t quite old enough to be “real vintage;” yet it hit the markets about a decade too soon for it to get the praise provided by the horology journalism of today.
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Hands-on review of the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date in bronze, a vintage looking watch released at Baselworld 2018. With live images.
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Enrique Muyshondt is the founder of Muyshondt Enterprises, a company that creates electric torches. He loves simple, vintage, analog things - cars, vinyl, cameras, and, of course, watches. Hi Enrique, tell me about your love affair with watches; do you remember when it started? I had a Timex with Indiglo when I was a kid, … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @EnriqueMuyshondt appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Inspired by classic chronographs and vintage sports cars, the Nezumi Voiture boasts an ambitious design aesthetic, but how does it measure up on the wrist? Check out the Voiture Review right here on Two Broke Watch Snobs!
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With another contemporary nod to Seiko’s original hi-beat diver – the 1968 ref. 6159 – a familiar face has received a limited-edition update. Based on the venerable Seiko MM300 dive watch, this commemorative limited edition not only pays tribute to its vintage inspiration with a host of updates, but also to the lush green forests … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Seiko 1968 Automatic Diver’s Commemorative Limited Edition (ref. SLA019) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Without a doubt, the standout hit for Oris in recent years has been the Divers Sixty-Five, and for good reason, mind you. First released in 2015, it remained faithful to its inspiration – a model from (you guessed it) 1965 – and nailed the vintage vibe. Instantly becoming a crowd-favourite, and quickly followed up by … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five Bi-Colour – a bronze and steel option in 40mm and 36mm appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Andre is a Sydney-based collector with a penchant for rare vintage chronographs. We find out more … Hi Andre, what’s your daily watch and why? I’m currently wearing my Rolex 6542 GMT as my daily watch. While wearing the very first Rolex GMT reference as an everyday watch sounds crazy to most people, it’s one … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @Y.Andre.Ch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A truly versatile watch in endless variations – whatever you fancy, there’s a vintage Tudor Oyster for you! Learn about them straight from Revolution’s Mr. Tudor, Ross Povey.
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Collector and leading dealer Eric Ku is widely regarded as one of the world’s most experienced and passionate voices on vintage Rolex. Owner of the super-authoritative Vintage Rolex Forum, he talks to revolution about his love affair with the brand that wears the crown.
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The Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph combines a strong vintage aesthetic with a chronograph function. This model is available in a stainless steel or bronze case. The 42 mm case features both polished and satin finish, with an almost tool like design reminiscent of 50s chronograph watches. The watch comes with a do
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According to Montblanc’s Head of Watches, Davide Cerrato, the 1858 collection - the star of their SIHH 2018 lineup - is a “very important second sports line, one that really extends the offer of Montblanc, an offer that before was completely focused on classical watches”. At the core of the 1858 collection’s identity is its vintage … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A few months ago we had a look at the Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Garde-Côtes, an orange-accented twist on their vintage chronograph. Well, today we’re going to pare it back a little further, with the time and date BR V2-92 Garde-Côtes. Looking at Jason’s excellent photos of this watch it should be quite apparent … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Garde-Côtes appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bernhard Bulang is the Founder of what was possibly the first website dedicated to lifestyle for watch lovers – Bulang & Sons – and the Co-founder of the legendary Rolex Passion Meetings in Maastricht. Revolution talks to the man whose love for vintage Rolex is unparalleled.
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Silas Walton (@A_Collected_Man) is the founder of A Collected Man, an online platform based in London, selling rare watches around the world. Silas loves beautiful watches, well-made clothes, and the inside of a Cessna 152 at 10,000 feet. Hi Silas, what’s your daily watch and why? During the working week I wear a vintage Patek … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @A_Collected_Man appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Today we chat to banker and self-described vintage watch hoarder Jack Wong, who’s not so anonymous online as @jackwongyf. From where we’re sitting, the Jack Wong lyf looks pretty good. Hi Jack, what’s your daily watch and why? To be honest, I don’t have a daily watch, I usually pick something to go with the … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @jackwongyf appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The hardest thing when recreating a vintage watch design is knowing when to stop. Some changes - swapping the plexiglass crystal for sapphire, and upgrading the movement - are logical, and others, like an increase in size to more modern dimensions, make sense. But the real art is knowing where to stop, and what to keep. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Bell & Ross extends its product line with the vintage inspired V2-94 Garde-Côtes. The Garde-Côtes model is a tribute to France’s coastguards and uses thei
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I’m on the record as saying “I’m not a chronograph guy”, and, by and large, that’s true. However, there are exceptions, and this year’s Master Chronograph from Jaeger-LeCoultre is definitely one of them. Like the rest of the collection, it’s a smart, simple design that’s clearly vintage in inspiration but doesn’t suffer from retro overload. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Chronograph – one of 2017’s best appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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There are a few select words and phrases regarding vintage watches that, when said, are sure to light the fires of enthusiasm inside a collector. One such phrase is “military provenance”; another, which can stoke either the flames of desire or disgust, depending on who you’re speaking to, is “vintage reissue”. We’re going to invoke both … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Zenith Cronometro Tipo CP-2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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One of the biggest names in vintage Tudor watches, Ross Povey shows that he’s in a different class this week when he takes us all back to school for Educating Greater Manchester.
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Our uber geekness rears it head, and we took the Bell & Ross Vintage V2-94 Chronograph to see what secrets are within with a Scanning Acoustic Microscope.
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From vintage to a one-of-a-kind piece celebrating Springfield’s finest, Darren’s watch collection is top notch. NAME: Darren OCCUPATION: Professor of Law at Northwestern University and Attorney for start-up businesses and entrepreneurs HANDLE: @dmgreen11 FOLLOWERS: 10.7k LOCATION: USA Hi Darren, first question. What’s your daily watch and why? I tend to wear my watches two days … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @dmgreen11 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Louis Westphalen, Vintage Watch Specialist at Hodinkee (aka louis.vintage) tells Revolution about what goes into creating Limited Edition watches and why the recent TAG Heuer Limited Edition Carrera Skipper for Hodinkee was such a hit.
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Panerai's latest Mare Nostrum takes on a slimmer case profile. Perhaps realizing that the trend is shifting towards vintage homages, and a turn away from th
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Vintage watches have reached the same pricing levels as collectible automobiles - has the world gone mad? Ken Kessler, digs in.
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Hamilton Intra-matic 68 Autochrono Limited Edition Hamilton jumps in the bandwagon of the vintage inspired chronographs, with Tudor, Tag Heuer, Omega Speedy
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Two Broke Watch Snobs listener James Kibble shares his experience with the Citizen Eagle 7, a great affordable vintage piece!
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Review for Orion Watches Field Standard - a solid, vintage-inspired field watch that's built to be at home in the office or the outdoors!
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Originally created to give collectors a chance to own vintage-looking Cartier watches, the timepieces in Collection Privée Cartier Paris have become highly sought after in their own right.
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Baselworld had its share of vintage re-issues, but it’s these five thoroughly modern interpretations that caught my eye.
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