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Adrian Ballinger puts Favre-Leuba through its paces
Explorer and guide Adrian Ballinger knows the importance of an accurate timepiece on the mountain.
Results for WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program)
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The extra-thin automatic Breguet Classique 5157
Breguet is one of the most inventive and innovative classical watch brands in the market today. With its wide product offering, the brand boasts both high-complication timepieces with a hybrid modern twist and simple, elegant time-only watches. The watch that we will examine today is from the latter group, but bears elements quintessential to the brand's design.
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WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin”
The story of Omega’s Speedmaster “Tintin” is the tale of a watch that almost never was. The same goes for Nathan and his red-and-white chequered dial Speedy. When did you first see/hear about it? I have always found the most interesting watches to be unique variations of classic designs. The Tintin fits this description perfectly, … ContinuedThe post WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EVENT: Montblanc opens new-look boutique, their 7th in Australia
Last week, Montblanc officially opened their seventh Australian boutique, at Chadstone in Melbourne – Australia’s largest high-end shopping precinct. And I must say that Montblanc looked right at home, nestled amidst some of the largest luxury and fashion names in the world. The brand has a strong presence in Australia, with six other dedicated retail … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Montblanc opens new-look boutique, their 7th in Australia appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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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.
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SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 14, September 2018 - some cars, more watches
September was very much a mix of cars and watches, which understandably go hand in hand. The strongest commonality between the two hobbies? The collectors - and their unwavering passion. To kick off September, I made my way down to the German Auto Show 2018, put on by the Volkswagen Club of Victoria. I know enough … ContinuedThe post SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 14, September 2018 – some cars, more watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EDITOR’S PICK: This Laureato is the reason why you should always bet on black
Editor’s note: What is it about an all-black watch that really gets the heart racing? I mean, it’s a neutral colour, like white, silver, or grey, yet just by adding a heavy dose of toner, an entire watch can be transformed. Case (and dial, and strap) in point, the black ceramic Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42mm. A luxury … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: This Laureato is the reason why you should always bet on black appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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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.
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Martenero Edgemere Reserve
These are watches with such playful personality and my collection is still in dire need of some color. I only wish it was easier for more people to try them on in person...
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Citizen Promaster NY008 Asia Limited Series Divers
Citizen is offering an updated line-up known as the Citizen Promaster NY008 Asia Limited Series, which offers a variety of new dial options and capitalizes off the previous collection's limited military connection.
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Introducing the MB&F; Horological Machine Nº9 “Flow”
Horological Machine Nº9 “Flow” is as disruptive a piece as ever emerged from the creative lab of MB&F;, and the craziest thing about it isn’t even something that you notice right away.
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Review: The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Aventador S
First unveiled at SIHH 2018, Roger Dubuis releases new colourful iterations to its iconic Excalibur line in conjunction with partners Perfect Fit Pirelli and Raging Mechanics Lamborghini Squadra Corse. To mark the launch of the partnership, the Manufacture Roger Dubuis technical specialists drew inspiration from the Lamborghini spirit in creating the first horological expression of this high-speed partnership: the Excalibur Aventador S, propelled by a powerful “engine” designed to resemble that in Lamborghini’s actual Aventador.
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INTRODUCING: Alpina’s Startimer Pilot Heritage - a value-packed GMT with style to boot
If you think of a pilot’s watch, there’s a good chance you’re thinking of a large round watch, with a black dial and bold Arabic numerals. Well, Alpina’s latest, the Startimer Pilot Heritage, ticks none of these boxes, but that doesn’t make it any less of a pilot’s watch. The design of the Startimer Pilot … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Alpina’s Startimer Pilot Heritage – a value-packed GMT with style to boot appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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How the “Dusty” & “El Mirage” Bellytanker Chronographs Came To Be
Wei Koh tells us how with the help of Bell & Ross’ Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo, the “Dusty” and “El Mirage” Bellytanker Chronographs came to be.
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A Talk With Chopard’s Co-Founder, Caroline Scheufele About Their Ethical Journey To Sustainable Luxury
It’s on the rooftop of the Martinez Hotel during the Cannes Festival, that we were privileged enough to interview Caroline Scheufele in regards to her latest High Jewelry collection unveiled on the opening night and hear more insights about their big announcement during Baselworld and their involvement in fairmined trading. Exclusive interview with the co-founder and creative director of Chopard.
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WATCHSPOTTING: Ever wondered what watch cinema’s greatest spy wears …
Forget Bond, Bourne and Ethan Hunt, the greatest spy in the history of the silver screen is English, Johnny English. A secret agent of incomparable style, questionable grace and entirely accidental lethality, played to perfection by the thinking man’s action star Rowan Atkinson. In October, English will return to the screen for the third time, … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Ever wondered what watch cinema’s greatest spy wears … appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Nodus Contrail Review
An in-depth review of the Nodus Contrail watch with photos, specs, pricing, and an honest opinion from a dedicated watch lover.
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New release with hands on review: H. Moser Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept
Full review of the H. Moser Endeavour Perpetua Concept with ultra precise moon phase display. With live photos and hands on with both new watches.
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ANNOUNCING: Our shop is the only place in Australia you can buy the limited Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Blue
What a way to start a Monday. We are so proud and privileged to announce that we have the full Australian allocation – just two watches of 200 ever produced – of a very special watch to offer in the Time+Tide shop. It is a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic with blue nuances that we have taken … ContinuedThe post ANNOUNCING: Our shop is the only place in Australia you can buy the limited Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Blue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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EDITOR’S PICK: If you love watches, then you need to know these 5 Breguet inventions
Editor’s note: There are certain words and terms that get thrown around a lot here in watchland. We should know, we’re more than guilty of it. While some can be pretty self-explanatory, others require a more in-depth description. And although this list – which we first published a couple of years ago – doesn’t quite … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: If you love watches, then you need to know these 5 Breguet inventions appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Laurent Ferrier Galet Traveller Asia
In 2015, Laurent Ferrier launched the first version of a Galet Traveller with an enamel center dial featuring a world map. This initial view was Europe centric but in Laurent's mind, it was a first step to some other views of our planet to reflect its beauty and infinity. For this second version, Laurent Ferrier decided to focus on Asia and particularly on Singapore.
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Ask Deployant: What are slow beat, fast beat movements?
Whilst all watch movements beat they do so at different rates, resulting in variations of smooth. But have you not wondered about their significance? In this article, we geek out and find out.
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URWERK Introduces The Brand New UR-111
The new UR-111, which walks back a few of the linear displays in order to emphasise linear minutes on a rotating cylinder and interlocking seconds.
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HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil’s latest Freelancer Chronograph looks the business
Raymond Weil’s latest take on their sporty Freelancer Chronograph is – to be blunt – really good-looking. Fundamentally, it’s the same as Freelancer chronos we’ve seen before: 42mm steel case, bulletproof RW500 movement, 12,6,9 subdial layout, day/date and screw-down crown and pushers. It’s a solid piece of kit. What’s new, though, is the colour way. Silver … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil’s latest Freelancer Chronograph looks the business appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Frodsham Makes a Wristwatch
Charles Frodsham founded his firm in 1834 and it soon became one of England’s premier chronometer makers.
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Throwback Sunday: Six Watch Recommendations for the Upcoming Singapore F1 Grand Prix, from Our Archives
It is just one week before the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, and we decide to kickstart it with a selection of automotive related watches. Click here to find out what we have selected!
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VIDEO: Smarter than your average GMT - the Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting
If we’re completely honest, it’s hard to make quartz technology sexy. Which makes the achievement of Longines’ V.H.P. technology even more remarkable. Not only do these quartz Conquests look the part, with clean, slightly sporty style and some very nice dials, the movement ticking away inside has a host of features dedicated to improving accuracy … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Smarter than your average GMT – the Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WATCHSPOTTING: Ozark’s Jason Bateman continues to live his best vintage Rolex Daytona life
In a clip produced by Vanity Fair to coincide with the release of Ozark Season 2 on Netflix, Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and Julia Garner explain Ozark ‘hillbilly’ slang. We’re sure you’ll agree that they all play second fiddle to the 1979 Rolex Daytona hanging casually from Bateman’s wrist throughout. It’s not the first time we’ve spotted it on Bateman … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Ozark’s Jason Bateman continues to live his best vintage Rolex Daytona life appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: 5 celebrity watch collectors to follow on Instagram
Recently we wrote a list of watch brand CEOs to follow on Instagram, which led to a series of other ideas around interesting ‘lists’ of collectors. Today, we’re looking at a list of five celebrity watch collectors you should be following on Instagram. And no, we’re not talking about rich celebs with cash to burn; … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 celebrity watch collectors to follow on Instagram appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Luminox Navy Seals The Only Easy Day was Yesterday
Luminox first released the Navy SEAL 3580 series in May 2018, the latest evolution of the Navy SEAL collection. Consisting of five models, the series sports several exciting new features including a chronograph function and CARBONOX casing.