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Thin end of the wedge – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Jun 20, 2019

Thin end of the wedge – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic

The first watch I saw at Baselworld 2019 was the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic. I saw it at a preview dinner before the fair proper, and honestly, it kind of ruined me for other watches at the fair. The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic is just so impressive. Not only is it … ContinuedThe post Thin end of the wedge – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Omega now rules the deep seas with the Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional

Omega now rules Jun 20, 2019

Omega now rules the deep seas with the Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional

Big news overnight from the house of Omega – they can now claim the lofty (well, the opposite actually) title of deepest diving watch ever. Just how deep are we talking here? How about 10,928 metres? That’s the depth Victor Vescovo took his submersible, Limiting Factor into the Mariana Trench. And on that sub, was the Omega … ContinuedThe post Omega now rules the deep seas with the Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Grey NATO: Episode 83: Collection Inspection Vol. 7

The Grey NATO: Episode 83: Collection Inspection Vol. 7

Jason and James take a close look at a pair of their favorite dive watches.

EVENT: Breguet’s 2019 collection lands in Melbourne

Breguet s 2019 collection lands Jun 19, 2019

EVENT: Breguet’s 2019 collection lands in Melbourne

Tuesday night in Melbourne was quite chilly, and rainy to boot. But that didn’t stop our watch-loving readers from assembling at Fitzroy’s Cutler & Co for something truly special. And that something was a selection of Breguet’s latest and greatest watches, unveiled in Australia for the first time. And for all that Breguet is known … ContinuedThe post EVENT: Breguet’s 2019 collection lands in Melbourne appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hands-On: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Prototype Worn On Everest

Vacheron Constantin Jun 19, 2019

Hands-On: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Prototype Worn On Everest

A one-of-one titanium and tantalum sports watch from Vacheron Constantin – do you think it's worthy of production?

Skip the waitlist – 10 of the best steel sports watches you can buy right now

Skip the waitlist – 10 of the best steel sports watches you can buy right now

Ten years ago, this phenomenon only existed in the uppermost echelons of the watchmaking world – the waiting list. There’s a lot of wild speculation around why waitlists for certain models exist, with some suggesting market forces, and others suggesting less passive forces. Regardless of their cause, they don’t appear to be disappearing anytime soon, … ContinuedThe post Skip the waitlist – 10 of the best steel sports watches you can buy right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Not your granddad’s Patek – the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph Ref 5968A Jun 18, 2019

Not your granddad’s Patek – the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A

Editor’s note: One of the funny quirks of the English language is that there’s no word that rhymes with orange. Certainly, Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A doesn’t, but don’t let that fool you, because this (very) fine fellow, with its orange details and neon strap option, is as orange as the sunset over Miami … … ContinuedThe post Not your granddad’s Patek – the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The stealthy, sexy, surprising Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic Bulgari’s Jun 18, 2019

The stealthy, sexy, surprising Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic

Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo family has been shattering records left, right and centre since its introduction in 2014. But the watch that really captured the hearts and minds of fans and critics alike was the Octo Finissimo Automatic - initially offered in sandblasted titanium, and shortly after in distinctive steel and gold versions. Well, this year … ContinuedThe post The stealthy, sexy, surprising Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms “Nageurs de combat”

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms “Nageurs de Jun 18, 2019

Review: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms “Nageurs de combat”

Hands on analytical review in detail: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms "Nageurs de combat", with high resolution photographs and technical details.

5 of the hottest Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2019

Jaeger-LeCoultre watches Jun 18, 2019

5 of the hottest Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2019

Editor’s note: There’s word on the street that Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 2019 collection is in town. And that word is from us, because we’re throwing a party to celebrate the fact, tonight. If you’re a fan of enamel or the Master Ultra Thin collection, you should be all over these watches. Watch below and you’ll see why … ContinuedThe post 5 of the hottest Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Why Hublot’s pitch at cricket is a smart play

Hublot s pitch Jun 17, 2019

Why Hublot’s pitch at cricket is a smart play

The watch industry is nothing if not traditional - and this habitualness extends into the realm of brand partnerships. Formula 1, tennis, car brands, yachting, the Olympics and other top-tier aspirational sporting and cultural events. These are the happy hunting grounds for Swiss marketing executives hoping to leverage a new audience for their finely wrought, … ContinuedThe post Why Hublot’s pitch at cricket is a smart play appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

RECOMMENDED READING: 1969 – the year that changed watchmaking forever

RECOMMENDED READING: 1969 – the year that changed watchmaking forever

In the history of the 20th century, few years are as loaded with cultural weight as the year 1969. It’s defined in our collective memory as the year of Woodstock and the Moon Landing, but it’s also a year of great significance for watches. Chris Hall has done the heavy lifting here for QP Magazine, … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: 1969 – the year that changed watchmaking forever appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Spending some quality time with the Rolex 116710 BLNR Batman

Rolex 116710 BLNR Batman Editor’s Jun 17, 2019

Spending some quality time with the Rolex 116710 BLNR Batman

Editor’s note: Our resident Canadian correspondent Justin is a man of some fairly intense and deeply held passions - at least when it comes to watches. His proclivities for bold straps and quirky indies are immediately apparent if you take even a quick glance at his Instagram. His love for the already iconic (and already … ContinuedThe post Spending some quality time with the Rolex 116710 BLNR Batman appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: A Familiar Face – The Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref. 5726/1A

Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref Jun 17, 2019

Review: A Familiar Face – The Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref. 5726/1A

Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref. 5726/1A Patek Philippe is a high-end watch manufacturer synonymous with excellence. Two things it is famous for, among a myriad of other things, is the Nautilus sports watch and the annual calendar wristwatch. In 2016, Patek Philippe put two and two together and introduced the Nautilus Annual Calendar inRead More

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 46: Bradley Price

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 46: Bradley Price

The Autodromo founder shares how he turned a country drive in a vintage Alfa Romeo into a line of watches and eventually a full-fledged lifestyle brand.

People are clearly still polarised by the Tudor Black Bay P01 – which team are you in?

Audemars Piguet Jun 16, 2019

People are clearly still polarised by the Tudor Black Bay P01 – which team are you in?

Chatter about controversial watches happens everywhere from the halls of Baselworld to the comments section of Instagram, but the fury is often short-lived. A couple of notable exceptions released in 2019 included the 11.59 Collection by Audemars Piguet, and for different reasons – the Tudor P01. When we posted a pic of it on Instagram … ContinuedThe post People are clearly still polarised by the Tudor Black Bay P01 – which team are you in? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

3 of the best Bulgari watches of 2019

Bulgari watches Jun 16, 2019

3 of the best Bulgari watches of 2019

Editor’s note: There’s something in the fine, crisp Swiss water at chez Bulgari. Their watch design of late has been impressive, to say the least. And, as a recap, here’s a look at the hero releases from this year’s Baselworld. Enjoy the thinness. Over at Bulgari, the reign of the Octo Finissimo continues to flourish. … ContinuedThe post 3 of the best Bulgari watches of 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This old Blancpain Air Command commands an impressive price at auction

Blancpain Air Command commands Jun 15, 2019

This old Blancpain Air Command commands an impressive price at auction

One of the surprise highlights from the recent Swatch-stravaganza that was Time to Move was Blancpain’s Air Command – a really neat reissue of an historic pilot’s chronograph. It’s fair to say that prior to this release, knowledge of the Air Command was limited to hardcore Blancpain fans and seasoned professionals. Well, the timing couldn’t … ContinuedThe post This old Blancpain Air Command commands an impressive price at auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

On the road with Longines’ smart traveller, the V.H.P. GMT

Longines smart traveller Jun 15, 2019

On the road with Longines’ smart traveller, the V.H.P. GMT

Editor’s note: It’s not too often you see something genuinely ‘new’ in the watch space - with all the ‘novelties’ on offer. The Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting, however, is new. The tech inside is user-friendly, smart, and makes for a better watch. And that’s something we can get behind. A few weeks ago … ContinuedThe post On the road with Longines’ smart traveller, the V.H.P. GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Full metal jacket – the Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000V

Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000V Casio’s G-Shock Jun 14, 2019

HANDS-ON: Full metal jacket – the Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000V

Casio’s G-Shock has a reputation - and a well-deserved one, I might add - for being one of the toughest watches ever made. Way back in 1983, Kikuo Ibe, the man behind the watch, decreed that the watch needed to meet some pretty tough criteria: a 10-year battery life, water resistance of 10 bar, and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Full metal jacket – the Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000V appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Nims is not your average ambassador – the record-breaking speed climber who wears a Bremont dive watch at the top of the world

Bremont dive watch Jun 13, 2019

Nims is not your average ambassador – the record-breaking speed climber who wears a Bremont dive watch at the top of the world

Brand ambassadors are an indelible part of the watch landscape. Fundamentally, an ambassador is someone - typically with a profile - who has a relationship with a watch brand, and endorses them. That’s the broad brush stroke picture, but the reality is much more diverse. An ambassador could be a Hollywood A-lister who wore a watch … ContinuedThe post Nims is not your average ambassador – the record-breaking speed climber who wears a Bremont dive watch at the top of the world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

RECOMMENDED READING: Can’t stomach a smart watch? How about a smart strap

RECOMMENDED READING: Can’t stomach a smart watch? How about a smart strap

Smart watches are here to stay. But that doesn’t mean we have to be OK with it in a mechanical watch-fancying world. But it’s hard to deny that self-quantification and easy, breezy notifications on the wrist address certain functionality that the Submariner and its ilk struggle with. Never fear, Sony has a solution. The Wena … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Can’t stomach a smart watch? How about a smart strap appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Auctions: Sotheby's Announces Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Sale (Rare Speedmasters!)

Auctions: Sotheby's Announces Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Sale (Rare Speedmasters!)

A collection of special and rare Omega Speedmasters hits the block as Apollo 11 turns 50.

Looking for a great first watch? The Nomos Club Campus could be just the ticket

Nomos Club Campus could be Jun 13, 2019

Looking for a great first watch? The Nomos Club Campus could be just the ticket

Editor’s note: Nomos is a habitual entrant on our ‘best in budget’ lists, and there’s a very good reason for that. Strong looks, great style and serious credibility all add up to a package that punches hard for its price tag. Case in point, the Nomos Club Campus, which was released at Baselworld a few … ContinuedThe post Looking for a great first watch? The Nomos Club Campus could be just the ticket appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watchscapes: Armin Strom Enamel dial series

Armin Strom Enamel dial series DEPLOYANT Jun 13, 2019

Watchscapes: Armin Strom Enamel dial series

We covered the Armin Strom Resonance series in great detail and on the new enamel series in our Live from SIHH coverage. Here are the high res photographs.

Hands-on With The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM977

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM977 Hands-on Jun 13, 2019

Hands-on With The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM977

Hands-on with the new Panerai PAM977 and PAM978 with a brushed silver dial and stainless steel bracelet.

Heritage perfection, the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph

Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph Editor’s note Jun 13, 2019

Heritage perfection, the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph

Editor’s note: To paraphrase Sandra’s excellent review of the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph - the brand nailed it. Case, movement, dial and all the details are what we want from a heritage style piece in 2019. Pro – it’s expected to be hitting the market quite soon. Con – it’s limited to 100 pieces globally. When … ContinuedThe post Heritage perfection, the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

5 of the best quartz watches that watch snobs approve of

5 of the best quartz watches that watch snobs approve of

A lot of the discussion about what makes a watch good value is centred on the mechanics responsible for keeping the time. When those glorious mechanics are removed in favour of a soulless electronic module, many enthusiasts switch off. But this needn’t be the end of the discussion. Quartz watches, for all their sins and … ContinuedThe post 5 of the best quartz watches that watch snobs approve of appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In-Depth: The Real Story Behind George Nelson's Iconic Ball Clock

In-Depth: The Real Story Behind George Nelson's Iconic Ball Clock

Three geniuses, a few too many drinks, and a design icon from 1949.

The ultimate watch glossary – beginner’s edition, from bezels to bracelets

The ultimate watch glossary – beginner’s edition, from bezels to bracelets

Editor’s note: Watches can be intimidatingly confusing things, full of obscure parts with funny names. In this first part of our ongoing series ‘The ultimate watch glossary’, we start things off nice and slow with some entry-level terms. Even if you’re all over these terms, this page is perfect for sharing with your watch-curious buddies … ContinuedThe post The ultimate watch glossary – beginner’s edition, from bezels to bracelets appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.