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The Rolex that started it all: Deployant writer Daniel shares his journey on becoming a watch collector, and why he added a piece from the world’s most recognisable watch brand to his collection.
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First introduced in 2011, the Ref. 5270 is part of a long, illustrious line of perpetual calendar chronographs produced by watchmaking's most revered maison. This year, the reference receives a royal makeover that will break even the most seasoned of connoisseurs: a platinum case and yes, a salmon dial.
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Chopard have had a really solid last couple of years when it comes to their new releases, and all told they did not disappoint at Baselworld 2018. Some funky new colours were added to the Mille Miglia line, but one of the real stars of the show was this new take on the L.U.C Quattro. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Chopard L.U.C Quattro goes casual, and has never looked better appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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While I know Bulgari released a full suite of new models at Baselworld 2018 - including a nice new Lucea and variants on the Octo Roma - really, it was all about their geometric critical hit, the Octo. And while we didn’t exactly see the Octo come in new shapes and sizes (it’s still very square), we … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 5 winning Bulgaris from Baselworld 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Patek Philippe launches the new Nautilus Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5740/1G-001, the first time a 'grand complication' is presented in the Nautilus line.
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TAG Heuer’s 2018 line-up is, as you’d expect, dominated by chronographs. But just because one complication is the focus, it comes in a surprisingly diverse range of forms. First up is the Carrera Calibre 16, a round steel number with a pleasingly retro dial offered in blue or black. It’s a good looking watch, and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 5 TAG Heuers that impressed at Baselworld 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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One of the most popular and most loved Omega watches is the mighty Seamaster 300 - made especially famous by James Bond. Baselworld 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the design, and to mark the occasion, Omega have completely upgraded and revamped the line, offering a total of 14 new Seamaster Diver 300 models, in … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 gets a major upgrade appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Conquest is considered by Longines to be “the ultimate sports line”, and with the V.H.P. chronograph, the brand is combining sportiness with next-level precision, care of the impressive technical quartz heart that makes the watch accurate to +/- 5 seconds a year. It’s not the first time the winged hourglass brand has set its … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Longines Conquest V.H.P. Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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With Baselworld 2018 just around the corner, fevers around the Time+Tide office are running hot, contemplating what Rolex is likely to drop in Basel in a few days time. Looking back at Rolex releases in Basel over the past seven years, we assess some of the mic-dropping releases in the Rolex line-up and the likelihood … ContinuedThe post INSIGHT: Predicting the Rolex Basel 2018 releases, using the last 7 years as a guide appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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If I’m completely honest, women’s watches aren’t my speciality, largely because they tend (notable exceptions aside) not to look the greatest on my fairly hairy 21cm wrist. But luckily - and thankfully - Sandra Lane is on the team. So rather than flounder my way through the intricacies of stone-setting and satin straps, I defer … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The top 9 new women’s watches from SIHH appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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On the 50th anniversary of the Memovox Polaris, Jaeger-LeCoultre has introduced the all-new Polaris line with five models that pay tribute to the historical sports reference. Of the five, the Polaris Chronograph WT is the most complicated and in a few ways, the furtherst departed from the original blueprint.
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Following on from 2014’s Terra Nova limited edition, Bremont have once again teamed up with polar explorer Ben Saunders to release the Bremont Endurance. Retracing Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated journey across the South Pole, Ben wore the Endurance as he attempted to make a record-breaking first ever solo and unassisted trek across Antarctica. After 52 … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bremont Endurance appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In the midst of the hectic schedules and bustling halls of SIHH, Andrew and myself, along with freelancers Sandra Lane and Justin Mastine-Frost, found a spare hour to sit down in front of the steady lens of Marcus’ camera to discuss our favourite watch of SIHH - while they were fresh. But rather than just cherry-pick … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Our favourite watches of SIHH 2018 – part 1, under $10,000 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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With the recent culmination of the 2018 edition of SIHH, we take a short walk down memory lane in this article to look at last year's SIHH offerings.
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For over 30 years the Portofino has been amongst IWC’s dressiest offerings, with a rounded Lépine-inspired case, and elegant, elongated Roman numerals. So it comes as no surprise that the line has a prominent place in IWC’s 150th anniversary collection. And while there’s simpler offerings, such as the Automatic and the Chronograph, our eyes (and … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: IWC’s Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase Edition “150 Years” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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IWC’s Portugieser line is, in Australia at least, one of their most popular - and, of all the models, one of the perennial favourites is the classically handsome Portugieser Chronograph. Which is why we’re particularly interested in the Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years”. Quick recap in case you’ve been living under a rock for the last … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition “150 Years” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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It’s a tricky task upgrading a storied and legendary watch such as the Santos - you must innovate while appearing to be unchanging. It’s a job that Cartier have pulled off with aplomb at SIHH 2018. The new Santos is the star in their masculine line-up, a sensitive update that brings the design very much … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: How to update an icon – Cartier’s Santos de Cartier appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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By now you’ve likely been beaten over the head with the endless coverage of IWC’s cool Tribute to Pallweber, with its jumping hours and minutes, and seen the additions to the growing Portofino collection. Hiding in the corner of IWC’s presentation, alongside a pair of Big Pilot models rested a lone chronograph – the IWC … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Why the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “150 Years” is the underdog of their anniversary collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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It’s clear that Girard-Perregaux have decided they’re onto a winner with their sporty-yet-luxurious Laureato, as new versions of the model dominated the brand’s SIHH 2018 line-up. Laureato Chronograph The piece I gravitated towards was the Laureato Chronograph, a modular upgrade to the regular automatic; the familiar Clous de Paris texture of the dial joined by … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 standout Girard-Perregaux watches from SIHH 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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According to Montblanc’s Head of Watches, Davide Cerrato, the 1858 collection - the star of their SIHH 2018 lineup - is a “very important second sports line, one that really extends the offer of Montblanc, an offer that before was completely focused on classical watches”. At the core of the 1858 collection’s identity is its vintage … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In 2016, Montblanc announced a new line, the 1858, a vintage-inspired sports collection. This year, under the keen direction of Montblanc’s Head of Watches Davide Cerrato, the entire 1858 line has received a stylish and oh-so-smart update. There are more complex versions, but the entry-level piece is this, the Montblanc 1858 Automatic. Montblanc 1858 Automatic steel … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New Release: Franck Muller unleashes a bevy of watches! a new Vanguard World Timer GMT, a new Vanguard Heart Skeleton, and a range of Crazy Hours to celebrate the line's 15th anniversary.
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New Release: Romain Gauthier extends the Insight Micrro-Rotor line with their first ladies collection. Two watches, both with Mother of pearl, diamonds are offered.
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Oris have just unveiled the latest take on their popular Divers Sixty-Five line - the Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition, a follow-up to 2016’s popular bronze LE, named in honour of US Navy Master Diver Carl Brashear. The overall look and feel of this 43mm LE is familiar: a bronze case with deep, inky … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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If you’re a regular reader of Time+Tide there’s a chance you’ve noticed my name, along with those of Andrew McUtchen, Andy Green, Sandra Lane, Cameron Wong and Melissa Pearce. After all, we’re the people writing the stories and voicing the videos that we publish. But beyond the byline there’s a small host of people who … ContinuedThe post LIST: The 11 best watch photos we took this year … according to the man who took them appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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For the first time ever, Omega is selling its watches on-line in its own online sales platform.
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Introducing an extension to the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time line by two additional watches, each with two movement options.
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Toasting New York with a New Boutique-Only Octo Finissimo Automatic.
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There’s something about the colour red. In nature it symbolises danger, in human culture it’s got a more complex set of meanings: typically passion, strength, desire – emotion writ large. Which is why this glistening red sapphire confection is the logical extension of Hublot’s journey into sapphire. Not only does the vivid case amplify all … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Red alert – could you wear Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Red Sapphire? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hublot’s sapphire journey began with their ultra high-end MP-05 LaFerrari, a horological engine in the truest sense of the word, with 50 days of power reserve thanks to 11 coupled barrels. It made perfect sense for Hublot to show this beast of a movement off to its fullest capacity with a full sapphire case. But … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Blue Monday – the Hublot Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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