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New: Casio Baby-G 25th Anniversary Replica
Casio celebrates the Baby-G's 25th anniversary with the reissue of a replica of the original. Full details and specifications.
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NEWS: Chanel steps up their in-house watchmaking capacity with investment in new factory
I’ve been saying for a while now that Chanel are a force to watch when it comes to serious watchmaking. Their recent high-end movements are impressive, to say the least. They’re already investors in Romain Gauthier, and - more recently - F.P. Journe. The latest step in Chanel’s increasing in-house journey is their acquisition of … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Chanel steps up their in-house watchmaking capacity with investment in new factory appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #110 TBWS Talking Watch Mods
What up, watch folks!? This week is a fun one - we're talking all things watch mods. That's all facets of watch mods - from complex to the ones that are way easier and even some stuff you didn't think were watch mods.
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RECOMMENDED READING: How to perfect product placement on the red carpet
The dust (and hangovers) have settled on the 76th Golden Globes, and on some corners of the internet it seems that the pre-show press pack hustle is a bigger event than the awards themselves. And, given the intense competition from brands in this Instagram age to have that red carpet moment, it’s easy to see … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: How to perfect product placement on the red carpet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: The Pinnacle of Watchmaking – The Philippe Dufour Simplicity
Philippe Dufour Simplicity Within the Vallée de Joux, lies the village of Le Solliat. And in that village, a workshop, from whence the man known as “the living legend” handcrafts the finest wristwatches in the world. That man is none other than Philippe Dufour. Dufour first became an independent watchmaker in 1978. He started offRead More
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VIDEO: Tissot’s Chrono XL Classic
Here at Time+Tide we make no bones about our love of Tissot’s heritage offerings, but the truth of it is that those old-style pieces make up a small percentage of the brand’s line-up. Chronographs, in particular big sporty chronographs like this Chrono XL Classic, dominate the brand, at least here in Australia. And it’s easy … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Tissot’s Chrono XL Classic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: What becomes of the open hearted – the Rado True Open Heart
Really, at the heart of the appeal of a mechanical watch is the ticking, whirring escapement that sets the pace. That and the assemblage of wheel and bridges that powers and supports it. So it’s apt then that this Rado cuts to the core quickly: the True Open Heart lives up to its name, exposing … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: What becomes of the open hearted – the Rado True Open Heart appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Vostok Classica Review (690B24): An Homage to The Vostok Precision
Is the Vostok Classica a bit too outside the modern norm for the brand? How does the watch actually measure up in relation to the reverence and "quirk factor" of the Amphibia? Is this a faithful homage to the forgotten Vostok Precision?
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Breguet Reine de Naples for Valentine’s Day 2019
Created as part of Breguet’s time-honored tradition, the Reine de Naples is adorned with mother-of-pearl in hues of pink and mauve, encircled by diamonds. The timepiece ticks to the rhythm of a self-winding caliber with moon phases.
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Swatch Piú Nero SUOB157: The Poor Man’s Ressence?
The Swatch Swatch Piú Nero ref. SUOB157 with pricing, images, and quick look at this very affordable Ressence alternative.
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VIDEO: From ceramic to the Captain, 5 of 2018’s best Rado releases
Rado had a great year of releases in 2018, with a diverse mix of watches that played to their traditional high-tech material strengths, as well as to some of their traditional designs. And while ceramic naturally played an important part, it was used in some surprising ways - like when it was mixed with bronze … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: From ceramic to the Captain, 5 of 2018’s best Rado releases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Tockr: That’s All Brother, Round Two
Tockr and CAF Team Up to Design D-Day C-47 Watches Using Salvaged Material from Historic WWII Aircraft.
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Corniche Heritage Chronograph
A look at the very affordable and dressy Corniche Heritage Chronograph watch with images from the brand, price, specs, and more.
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The Collector’s View: WatchTalk with Gerald Donovan
WatchTalk with Gerald Donovan Gerald Donovan is a British expat who, after spending a decade in the desert in the Middle East, is now enjoying a semi-retired lifestyle in South East Asia. After many years of enjoying his two main hobbies of photography and collecting watches, he now combines the two and has an InstagramRead More
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IN-DEPTH: The Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT “Flash Setting”
The story in a second: A rare case of quartz having legit enthusiast appeal, albeit in a clever, and very novel, fashion. Say “it’s quartz” and countless watch nerds cringe; however, there have been some exceptions to the rule over the years. Of course, Grand Seiko Spring Drive calibers get a pass on account of … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT “Flash Setting” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel
I like to imagine this time of year as an Advent calendar for watch lovers, with pre-release announcements being dropped each and every day as the countdown to SIHH 2019 ticks ever closer. Today’s delectable delight comes courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre, and not only is it new, it’s also blue, and delivers an impressively novel take … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Casio Wave Ceptor Review (WV-59DJ-1AJF)
But as I spent time with the Casio Wave Ceptor, I began to realize why I never really considered it to be appropriate as a grab-and-go quartz watch. There are certain nuances of this watch that made me realize that it really isn't the best watch for everyone. So if you're thinking about picking up the WV-59DJ-1AJF - this Casio Wave Ceptor review is for you.
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Year in Review: Most popular posts of 2018
We had a great 2018, and with a big shoutout and thanks to your great support. Here we review the year with our top 10 most popular posts of the year.
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Wine & Watches
In the name of journalism, we tasted all of them and we can confirm that they are just as delicious as the timepieces they kindly allowed us to photograph among the vineyards of La Côte and the UNESCO-listed region of Lavaux.
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Fast as the Wind – Kitesurfing with Ulysse Nardin
Cementing its relationship with the sea and those who master it, Ulysse Nardin brings Alex Caizergues onboard as their new brand ambassador. Currently the KiteSpeed World Champion and world record holder, the French athlete spoke to Revolution about his Southern French roots, his love of competing on the water and his connection to the sea-worthy brand.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Wired’s tech take on the smartwatch
For a site ostensibly about fine mechanical watches we spend a decent amount of time talking and thinking about watches of the smart variety. But we come at the genre (which is, thanks to Apple, the biggest category of watch in the game at the moment) from a fairly particular (dare I say biased) perspective, … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Wired’s tech take on the smartwatch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ep. #109 The 2018 TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show!
The time has come, Watchfam! The Two Broke Watch Snobs are wrapping up 2018 with the very first " 2018 TBWS Best In Horology Awards Show!" The guys take a look back at this past year's releases and they're playing favorites by choosing winners in various categories.
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LIST: Andrew McUtchen’s 4 favourite stories of 2018
This is among my favourite days of the year. When, from the relative peace and quiet of the gap between Christmas and New Year, there’s a chance to look back at another 12 months of Time+Tide. 2018 was our biggest year yet, in every sense - traffic, travel, trips to the post office to mail … ContinuedThe post LIST: Andrew McUtchen’s 4 favourite stories of 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in titanium
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms gets an update in a larger case and in titanium. The watch is now 45mm in diameter and comes with an automatic movement.
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INSIGHT: David Beckham’s Tudors prove that old, messed up watches are the best
A little while ago, Tudor shared two short videos with their premier ambassador, Mr David Beckham, that looked at two of his Tudor watches. And I’ve got to say, as far as showing what a brand is all about, they’re pretty hard to beat. The first video looks at the first Tudor watch Beckham owned … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: David Beckham’s Tudors prove that old, messed up watches are the best appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Looking Back to See Ahead (Part 2)
Revolution talks with your favorite CEOs to see what was exciting about 2018, and what they’re looking forward to in 2019.
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LIST: Felix Scholz’s 5 favourite stories of 2018
For this year’s instalment of the T+T version of “these are a few of my favourite things”, I’m going to substitute noodles, poodles, and brown paper packages tied up with string for videos. So, without any further Julie Andrews’ references, here are five of my favourite videos. Russell Crowe talks exclusively to us about the … ContinuedThe post LIST: Felix Scholz’s 5 favourite stories of 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Light it up! How do you lume?
We delve into the physics of illumination and explore various ways that make your watch visible in the dark - the mechanics of the lume.
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Looking Back to See Ahead (Part 1)
Revolution talks with your favorite CEOs to see what was exciting about 2018, and what they’re looking forward to in 2019.
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Ep. #108 Fun With Watches & Silly Holiday Topics
This year, Kaz and Mike wanted to do something a little different for the holidays. So they turned to the listeners to suggest some fun holiday-related watch topics. You guys are a hoot and these are some of the most entertaining topics to tackle in TBWS history.