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Chopard Updates Mille Miglia And L.U.C Perpetual Twin Collections For 2020
The Chopard Mille Miglia collection has been meticulously fine-tuned over the years, resulting in a lineup that has always been in touch with its era. It can also rely on a worldwide audience of fans, and Martin Green counts himself among them. Check out the updates Chopard has added to both the 2020 Mille Miglia collection and the classic L.U.C Perpetual Twin right here.
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Introducing: The Czapek & Cie Sursum Corda
A unique piece in celebration of 175 years.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #175: Watch Jargon – Digging Through the BS
This week the guys are digging into one of the more pervasive perils of watch collecting out there: watch jargon. All too often we just nod our heads to watch terms that brands and other collectors fling about.
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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Racing Green is a gleaming green engine for the wrist
Unless you’re colour-blind, it’s patently obvious that green watches are the thing right now in watch world. It’s not just our industry that’s going through a green renaissance either – the highly versatile colour has also championed the revolution of custom, factory-painted sportscars. Don’t believe me? Check out this Insta page. See what we mean? The … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Racing Green is a gleaming green engine for the wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Gyre Introduces the SeaCleaner
Gyre Watch is a watch brand that offers an affordable, fun dive watch that supports a good cause. Founded by Dutch watch journalist Bernard Werk, the brand is making its debut with the Gyre SeaCleaner. An affordable, no-nonsense sports watch with a solar-powered movement, the SeaCleaner has a case and strap made from recycled ocean waste – with part of the proceeds from its sale going to an ocean cleanup charity. Initial thoughts Bold in its contrasting-colour scheme, the SeaCleaner has brightly-coloured accents in green, blue or black, and a large, 42 mm cushion case that’s reminiscent of 1970s dive watches, giving it a retro vibe. Inside is a robust Seiko movement that’ll do what it’s supposed to do. In short, the SeaCleaner is tried-and-tested look that works well for a sports watch and it costs only about US$200. Environmentally supportive Gyre will donate 5% of sales to The Ocean Cleanup – a Dutch NGO that is working to remove plastic waste from the oceans. And with both the straps and cases made of recycled material, the watches themselves will contribute to the cleanup. The black plastic cases are made from recycled fishing nets, which are mostly made of plastic. Collected by fishermen around the Indian Ocean – Gyre pays the fishermen for the nets – the discarded nets are cleaned and turned into plastic pellets that are then moulded into the cases. Unlike many all-black watch cases that are done that way for aesthetic effect, the composite derive...
Revolution
The New QP à Équation in Red Gold from Greubel Forsey
Greubel Forsey debuts its most spectacular timepieces, the QP à Équation, with a new red gold case and chocolate dial.
Time+Tide
MICRO MONDAYS: Briston Watches & the Clubmaster Diver
Editor’s note: It’s somehow Monday again, and while that would normally mean feelings of malaise and discontent, since this pandemic shifted into top gear and lockdowns now rule the lay of the land, Mondayitis isn’t really a thing anymore. Which is good, because the start of the working week also means it’s Micro Monday, and … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: Briston Watches & the Clubmaster Diver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Zenith Introduces the Chronomaster Revival “Shadow”
Unlike last year’s El Primero A384 Revival that was a one-for-one remake of the vintage original, the latest A384-based watch is a modern creation inspired by a vintage prototype. The Chronomaster Revival “Shadow” takes it monochromatic colours from a 1970 prototype that had a large, 41 mm case in black-coated steel. It had an entirely look and feel, but the black-and-white colour have been applied to the Shadow with striking effect. Initial thoughts The Shadow adopts a look often found in sports watch, but it’s an effective, functional look. And Zenith was smart with the details, streamlining the dial for a clean, stark look. The outer seconds track and date, for instance, have both been done away with, and the tachymetric scale has been simplified. That does affect functionality – elapsed seconds can’t be measured – but it’s an attractive look. And the micro-blasted case finish is relatively delicate, since even the tiniest nick or scratch will stand out against the matte, grained surface, but it’s a perfect fit for the design. Overall the Shadow is a good alternative for someone who likes the A385 case shape, but wants a clean, modern style instead of a faithful vintage remake. Vintage inspiration The Shadow is a blend of modern and vintage elements. The 37 mm case is identical in size and form as the A385, but unlike the A385 case that is in steel, this is in micro-blasted titanium. It’s same material used for the case of the Defy 21 Land Rover. Cre...
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Throwback Sundays: Six Dream Watches, from Our Archives
What are some of the dream watches that collectors would like to have in their watch collection? We decide to compile a list of six grail watches for consideration.
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You voted on Ellen DeGeneres and Trevor Noah’s watches, and the winner is….
The obvious disclaimer in Celebrity Watch Death Match is that we usually choose a small slice of each celebrity’s collection to put in the ring for the matchups. The fights are as close to pound for pound as we can manage. The celebrity’s broader collection may win the war for them, but – as we … ContinuedThe post You voted on Ellen DeGeneres and Trevor Noah’s watches, and the winner is…. appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Mythical Stainless Steel A. Lange & Söhne Tourbillon Pour Le Mérite – Reprise
There is little more mythical in the world of horology than the existence of a handful of stainless steel watches by A. Lange & Söhne, a brand that only officially makes its timepieces housed in luxurious precious metals. And the unique piece Tourbillon Pour le Mérite in stainless steel is perhaps the rarest of them all. Read on to find out more about this collector's item.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Wei Koh’s 8000-word watch review is peak pandemic, and we can get behind it
As a journalist, you strive for a long-form commission. A piece to stretch your legs. That you can properly research. That your audience will be forced to create quality time to imbibe. I was reminded of this recently when Josh Shanks from our friends at Watchonista posted a shout-out to the greatest long-form piece of … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Wei Koh’s 8000-word watch review is peak pandemic, and we can get behind it appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Watches you shouldn’t miss, from Omega, Bulgari, Casio and Jaquet Droz
This year might be one of the most unusual ever when it comes to new watches being released. While brands were already seeking different ways to share their new releases with the watch-loving community, the global pandemic that we are still watching unfold has put a stop to almost any plans that brands might have … ContinuedThe post Watches you shouldn’t miss, from Omega, Bulgari, Casio and Jaquet Droz appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The new IWC Portugieser Automatic 40
The Portugieser Automatic 40 (Ref. 3583) marks the return to the collection of the iconic design, with the small seconds at 6 o’clock, in a compact case with a 40-millimetre diameter. The new automatic model takes its power from the IWC-manufactured 82200 calibre with pellaton winding. It comes in four variants, three in steel andRead More
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TAG Heuer Introduces the Monaco Grand Prix de Monaco Historique
Having been appointed official timekeeper of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique just before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAG Heuer has nonetheless unveiled the watch created for the event – the Monaco Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Limited Edition. Initial thoughts TAG Heuer has a bewildering array of Monaco models in its line up, several of which look identical but are actually powered by different movements. It’s difficult to distinguish between them, making them individually less interesting. Set against that, the new Monaco is a standout watch with a two-tone, red-and-silver dial. The dial is essentially a circle within a square, and its subsidiary seconds at six has been made to blend into the dial, creating a strong, concise symmetry. Importantly, it is powered by the in-house and thoroughly competent Calibre Heuer 02 movement, rather than the ETA 2892-based Calibre 12 found in other Monaco models. Red and white Organised by the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM), Grand Prix de Monaco Historique is an annual racing event that traditionally takes place before the Formula One Grand Prix. Only vintage Grand Prix cars, typically dating from the 1930s to the 1970s, take part in the event. The common red-and-white livery common on historical race cars inspired the dial of the new Monaco, which also happens to be in the colours of the Monegasque coat of arms. And the dial also includes a discreet Grand Prix de Monaco Historique logo in between one an...
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Up Close: IWC Da Vinci Tourbillon Four Seasons
The two decades or so after the end of the Quartz Crisis was a fruitful one for the mechanical watch industry as it revived itself. IWC was one of the stars of that revival, a highly technical yet niche brand that appealed to true watch nerds. Everything it did then became the foundations for its modern day success – literally, with the brand still relying on the complications invented then. One of the most interesting, yet little-known IWC watches from that era is the Da Vinci Tourbillon Four Seasons. A limited edition of 20 watches that debuted in 1999, the Four Seasons (or Quattro Stagioni as it was known at the launch) has a hand-engraved, solid-gold dial – the Da Vinci Tourbillon represents the only instance IWC has bestowed such elaborate dials on its watches. A year after the launch of the Four Seasons, IWC was acquired by Swiss luxury group Richemont, making it perhaps the major complication the brand unveiled before the change of ownership. Intriguingly, the combination of an engraved dial and complicated movement, as well as the style of engraving, brings to mind some of the Handwerkskunst watches by A. Lange & Söhne, then as now, a sister company of IWC. But perhaps more important is the movement, which is the only hand-wound calibre in this generation of Da Vinci. Not only is the manual-wind calibre better looking – by a massive margin – but the movement is descended from the Il Destriero Scafusia, the grand complication made for the brand’s 125th ...
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Chillout TGIF: Extreme macro photography with a microscope.
We reserved the most spectacular of the #ShootYourWatches submissions to devote this entire article on. Presenting the work of Panu Kannisto.
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Bring a Loupe: A Mint Movado World Timer, A 'Nina Rindt' Compax, And A Jet-Set Longines
And more in this week's round-up of vintage watches from the web.
Revolution
Cartier Brings Back Several Fine Watchmaking Hits for 2020
The Fine Watchmaking Collection returns this year with new variations on some of Cartier’s most complicated wristwatches ever made.
Revolution
The Complete Guide to Patek Philippe Vintage Chronographs
In the first of our collaborative articles with Alexandre Ghotbi, Head of Watches, Continental Europe and Middle East at Phillips Watches, Revolution demystifies the rarefied world of Patek Philippe chronographs made before the 1980s.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: All aboard the rollercoaster week that was, ride with us from the ecstasy to the agony
It’s been a colourful, diverse, emotional rollercoaster of a week in the world, and at Time+Tide. This no doubt has a lot to do with the fact that most of us, wherever we are, have ticked over 50 days in lockdown. We are no exception, and have continued working remotely from our homes, and occasionally … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: All aboard the rollercoaster week that was, ride with us from the ecstasy to the agony appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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“Limited Edition,” “Iconic,” “Novelty” . . . A Short Rant On Overused, Abused, And Misused Words
Although the morphing meanings of words is not a new phenomenon, it is one that has continued to irritate Elizabeth Doerr over the years and decades as the abuse and misuse of the words “novelty,” "limited edition," and "iconic" continues. Here she rants why.
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Hands-On: The Zenith Chronomaster Revival 'Shadow'
Reviving a little-known early '70s prototype with a twist of what might have been.
Deployant
New: Hermès novelties for 2020 with Editorial Commentary
Presenting the Hermès novelties for 2020. The new watches are mainly refreshes of many of the highly successful collections from previous years.
Revolution
Royal Beauty: The New Breguet Reine de Naples 8918 for 2020
Breguet’s legendary Reine de Naples collection enters a new chapter with a new dial finished in Grand Feu enamel.
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Baselworld cancels 2021 show. Full Release.
The MCH Group and representatives of the exhibitors have reached agreement on the settlement for the cancelled Baselworld 2020, and cancels Baselworld 2021.
Revolution
Zooming In With Grégory Dourde, CEO HYT
CEO of HYT watches, Grégory Dourde brings Revolution through some of their recent launches in 2020.
Time+Tide
Baselworld officially cancelled for 2021, though MCH Group considering comeback via “follow-up formats”; journalists just pleased press releases will stop now
In what is surely, surely the last press release relating to the collapse of Baselworld, the MCH Group has announced that it has “taken the decision not to hold Baselworld in 2021”. Insert saddest ever meme here. The release also outlines the “amicable” end to a dispute over brands accessing refunds for this year’s cancelled … ContinuedThe post Baselworld officially cancelled for 2021, though MCH Group considering comeback via “follow-up formats”; journalists just pleased press releases will stop now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Ellen DeGeneres Vs. Trevor Noah, a toe-to-toe bout inc. Rolex, AP and Patek
Ring the bell, Celebrity Watch Death Match is back for another round of mayhem, and this time we’re squaring off two of Tinseltown’s most talented anchors, both of whom demonstrate an aficionado’s taste in timepieces – Ellen DeGeneres and Trevor Noah. These talk show hosts are known for interviewing some of the world’s biggest celebrities … ContinuedThe post CELEBRITY WATCH DEATH MATCH: Ellen DeGeneres Vs. Trevor Noah, a toe-to-toe bout inc. Rolex, AP and Patek appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.