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ANNOUNCING: We are selling Seiko’s latest stunning Cocktail Time, the Fuyugeshiki ‘Winter Scene’ SRPC97J1  Time+Tide
Seiko s latest stunning Cocktail Oct 31, 2018

ANNOUNCING: We are selling Seiko’s latest stunning Cocktail Time, the Fuyugeshiki ‘Winter Scene’ SRPC97J1 

Take two parts dial, one part case, one part movement and two dashes of typical Seiko value and you have a recipe for a particularly tasty cocktail; in this case, the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time ‘Fuyugeshiki’ limited edition, specifically the 40.5mm SRPC97J1, and the 33.8mm SRP843J1. We are pleased to offer limited numbers of both models for … ContinuedThe post ANNOUNCING: We are selling Seiko’s latest stunning Cocktail Time, the Fuyugeshiki ‘Winter Scene’ SRPC97J1  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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VIDEO: Diving into the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment III Time+Tide
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment Oct 29, 2018

VIDEO: Diving into the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment III

Earlier this year, Blancpain announced the third generation of their charitable champion - the Blancpain Ocean Commitment III, a limited edition take on their iconic Fifty Fathoms. And while previous versions have distinguished themselves by being ceramic and Bathyscaphe, this time around we were treated to a regular (and regularly sized) Fifty Fathoms, in that … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Diving into the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment III appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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The new Luminox ICE-SAR Arctic 1000 Series Deployant
Luminox Oct 27, 2018

The new Luminox ICE-SAR Arctic 1000 Series

Luminox has a long history of working with heroes. The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE- SAR) was founded in 1928 due to Iceland’s extreme weather conditions and lack of a professional army. The first group of volunteers created this proud tradition and today, ICE-SAR has 93 teams and a force of over 8,000 volunteers, passionately driving accident prevention and Search and Rescue programs in Iceland to battle with Mother Nature.

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VIDEO: A classical beauty - IWC’s Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years”  Time+Tide
IWC s Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Oct 25, 2018

VIDEO: A classical beauty - IWC’s Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years” 

When you’ve been around for 150 years you can afford to take the long view when it comes to the vagaries of fashion and trends, and start to take some perspective. Perhaps this is why IWC’s celebratory anniversary collection is jam-packed full of classics, like this Portugieser. A round gold watch in the classic style, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: A classical beauty – IWC’s Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years”  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko’s dressy GMT - the SBGM235 Time+Tide
Grand Seiko s dressy GMT – Oct 25, 2018

HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko’s dressy GMT - the SBGM235

Most of Grand Seiko’s mechanical watches are built around one base - the 9S calibre, which turns 20 years old this year. The brand has celebrated with a series of limited editions, and this, the SBGM235, is the latest. Coming from the brand’s elegance collection, the SBGM235 follows the same fundamental form as the cream-dialled … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko’s dressy GMT – the SBGM235 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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HANDS-ON: Big-hearted - the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase Time+Tide
IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase Oct 24, 2018

HANDS-ON: Big-hearted - the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase

Few things are as tactile and pleasing as manually winding a watch, and I’ve got to say the levels of satisfaction achieved in watching the power reserve indicator on this plus-sized IWC Portofino are pretty intense. On one level it’s because there’s a lot of winding to be had, thanks to the eight days of … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Big-hearted – the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supersonic Time+Tide
Bremont Supersonic Celebrating Oct 24, 2018

INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supersonic

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the supersonic aircraft, Concorde, Bremont have just released a trio of limited-edition models that not only pay homage but also incorporate a small piece of the iconic passenger jet in each case. Growing up, I remember being in absolute awe of the Concorde. With its air-piercing design and droop-down nose … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supersonic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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HANDS-ON: Quartz, but not as you know it - the Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT Time+Tide
Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT Quartz isn’t Oct 23, 2018

HANDS-ON: Quartz, but not as you know it - the Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT

Quartz isn’t something that comes across my desk too often, so you know when it does that it’s something special - and this Grand Seiko is definitely something special. There’s a handful of truly exceptional, iconic quartz movements out there, and the 9F is amongst the finest. And now, with the addition of a GMT, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Quartz, but not as you know it – the Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chad’s vintage Seiko 6105 Time+Tide
Seiko 6105 It’s Oct 20, 2018

WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chad’s vintage Seiko 6105

It’s a tale as old as time: Chad meets watches, Chad meets Seiko, Chad meets Instagram, and the rest is, as we say, history. In his own words, Chad tells us his story of buying vintage for the first time, and why he chose the Seiko 6105. When did you first see/hear about it? I … ContinuedThe post WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chad’s vintage Seiko 6105 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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EDITOR’S PICK: Tissot’s PRS 516 Automatic Small Second is the most fun you can have with three hands Time+Tide
Tissot s PRS 516 Automatic Oct 18, 2018

EDITOR’S PICK: Tissot’s PRS 516 Automatic Small Second is the most fun you can have with three hands

Editor’s note: Had someone mentioned word of a sporty, steel-cased watch with a ceramic bezel and a very clear automotive inspiration, my first thought would be that it’s a chronograph. But this is no chronograph; in fact, Tissot’s PRS 516 Automatic Small Second is something even more interesting. Introducing a novel and, quite frankly, ridiculously … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Tissot’s PRS 516 Automatic Small Second is the most fun you can have with three hands appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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HANDS-ON: Fancy a date? How about the Nomos Tangente neomatik 41 Update Time+Tide
Nomos Tangente neomatik 41 Update Oct 17, 2018

HANDS-ON: Fancy a date? How about the Nomos Tangente neomatik 41 Update

Surely there is no more contentious complication in the world of watchmaking than a seemingly humble date display? It’s hard to believe that something so useful, and seemingly ubiquitous, can be so divisive. One way to end the date/no date feud is to include it, but with a twist. And a twist is certainly what … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Fancy a date? How about the Nomos Tangente neomatik 41 Update appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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INTRODUCING: The three amigos - Zenith’s Defy Zero G dons Mexican affair Time+Tide
Zenith s Defy Zero G Oct 16, 2018

INTRODUCING: The three amigos - Zenith’s Defy Zero G dons Mexican affair

Around these horological parts, we really love a good four-letter acronym – SIHH, GPHG, COSC … I think you get the idea. In fact, have a conversation with any random watch enthusiast, and chances are that at least one of these terms will come up. However, one that we don’t hear a lot about on … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The three amigos – Zenith’s Defy Zero G dons Mexican affair appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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INTRODUCING: A tourbillon for your every day - the Moser Pioneer Tourbillon Time+Tide
Oct 15, 2018

INTRODUCING: A tourbillon for your every day - the Moser Pioneer Tourbillon

Expertly finished cases, captivating fumé dials, and incredibly fine watchmaking … these are a few of our favourite Moser things. And, once again, all three are combined in the “very rare” brand’s latest Pioneer offering – the Moser Pioneer Tourbillon. More suitable for everyday wear, with a more robust steel case and a more casual … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: A tourbillon for your every day – the Moser Pioneer Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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INTRODUCING: Smaller, but still smart - the Montblanc Summit 2  Time+Tide
Montblanc Summit 2  One thing Oct 15, 2018

INTRODUCING: Smaller, but still smart - the Montblanc Summit 2 

One thing you can be sure of with smart/connected watches is the regular (if not annual) upgrade. It’s true for all the big players in the space, and the luxury sector is no different. And today Montblanc announced their latest - the Summit 2. The topline summary is: smaller, faster and more versatile. And there’s … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Smaller, but still smart – the Montblanc Summit 2  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now - the 2018 edition Time+Tide
Casio n I do like Oct 12, 2018

LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now - the 2018 edition

While on occasion I do like to splurge and treat myself to that extra shot of espresso in my morning latte, I’m not exactly loaded with cash (caffeine, on the other hand …). In fact, like I’m sure many of you reading right now, before it comes time to laying down my hard-earned on a … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now – the 2018 edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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VIDEO: Smaller, thinner - the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X Time+Tide
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X Oct 11, 2018

VIDEO: Smaller, thinner - the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X

Most of the watches we talk about here at Time+Tide are mechanical - if there’s a battery involved, the watch has to be pretty special to get our attention. Well, Seiko’s Astron meets (and exceeds) the ‘pretty special’ criteria. The original Astron watch was released in 2012 (well, if you want to get technical, the … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Smaller, thinner – the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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VIDEO: Rado’s HyperChrome Ultra Light lives up to the name Time+Tide
Rado s HyperChrome Ultra Light Oct 10, 2018

VIDEO: Rado’s HyperChrome Ultra Light lives up to the name

For me, the HyperChrome Ultra Light is one of the coolest, cleanest watches in Rado’s collection. Yes, Rado’s heritage collection is earning some serious cred, and their design-y limited editions really showcase their high-tech capabilities. But for me it’s all about the HyperChrome Ultra Light. It’s a regular, round, daily wear watch (and a well-sized … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Rado’s HyperChrome Ultra Light lives up to the name appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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VIDEO: The viper strikes! TAG Heuer’s Carrera Calibre 02 Tourbillon Tête de Vipère Time+Tide
TAG Heuer s Carrera Calibre 02 Oct 9, 2018

VIDEO: The viper strikes! TAG Heuer’s Carrera Calibre 02 Tourbillon Tête de Vipère

As far as cool watch names go, this watch has one of the coolest: I mean, the head of the viper - it doesn’t get much more rock than that. And while the story behind the name is less viper lounge and more viper observatory, the watch itself easily lives up to its rock star … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The viper strikes! TAG Heuer’s Carrera Calibre 02 Tourbillon Tête de Vipère appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph Time+Tide
Oct 9, 2018

EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph

Editor’s note: When I began the hunt for my first “good” watch I came up with a list of certain criteria: a black dial, 40 – 44 mm case size, and good looks. However, the main one was that it needed to be a chronograph. It was the added allure of a more complex inside paired … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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