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Avia Ajustor: The Best Vintage Watch You’ve Never Heard Of
We asked our expert on the weird and wonderful to suggest an oft-overlooked vintage gem; he answers with the aptly-named Avia Ajustor.
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HANDS-ON: A tale of two Seiko Shippo Enamel watches
For today’s review of Seiko’s Shippo Enamel watches (SPB073 and SPB075 to be precise), we’re doing something a little different, because, as it happens, two of the T+T team, Sandra and Justin, happen to own one of each. So, over to them on the how, the why and what they’re like on the wrist … … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A tale of two Seiko Shippo Enamel watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for Gold Watches, from Our Archives
In this week's Throwback Sundays column, we take a look at precious metals and make six recommendations for gold watches.
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HANDS-ON: The Nodus Avalon – it may be green but this Nodus is ripe for the picking
“Living the dream” is how I’d best describe the two co-founders of microbrand watch company Nodus. The pair may be relative new recruits to the micro-watchmaking game, but Cullen Chen and Wesley Kwok have turned their passion for watches into their dream business, releasing their debut model, the Nodus Trieste, in 2017, taking its inspiration … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Nodus Avalon – it may be green but this Nodus is ripe for the picking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Phoibos Watches Review: The Wave Master (PY010C)
While the Phoibos range comprises a number of interesting watches with varying degrees of originality (but all with excellent design and build-quality), it's the Phoibos Wave Master that best embodies the brand’s inspiration.
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Opinion: Meditations on the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59
We take a look at the much discussed Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 collection and debunk some of the myths surrounding the new line.
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INTRODUCING: Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde Skelet-One Ceramic
In the last few years, skeletonised watches have undergone a renaissance. Once overly designed and overwrought, at some point this distinctive genre segued from niche to very nice indeed. And Jaquet Droz’s Skelet-One is a great example of this new breed. Clean and simple, rather than ornate, is the name of the game for this … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde Skelet-One Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Prestige HMS Stainless Steel: Romain Gauthier Launches its First Steel Series Watch
Romain Gauthier’s first series watch in stainless steel brims with distinctive detail, not least a unique crown configuration and rare meteorite dial.
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LIST: 3 Santos models from the new Cartier collection explained by Cartier
Marie-Laure Cérède, creative director of watchmaking at Cartier, is our eloquent tour guide for the 2019 Cartier collection, with a focus on the new faces and physiques of the Santos family. The 2019 Santos-Dumont T+T: What is the logic behind the new quartz movement-powered and smaller-sized Santos-Dumont? MLC: Since we relaunched the Santos last year … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 Santos models from the new Cartier collection explained by Cartier appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New: Romain Gautier Prestige HMS Stainless Steel
Romain Gautier Prestige HMS Stainless Steel featuring a dial from ultra rare Henbury meteorite, and the first from the maison in stainless steel.
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HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin – now on a fully gold bracelet
When it comes to Vacheron Constantin’s SIHH releases, there’s no doubt the pieces that were the talk of the town (and rightfully so) were the epic Twin Beat and the slightly less epic but epically attractive Overseas Tourbillon. And I get it, they’re both great watches. The Twin Beat is a triumph of clever engineering … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin – now on a fully gold bracelet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Swatch: The Mighty Engine that Could
When the Swiss watchmaking industry found itself in the pits, it took a visionary man and a most improbable Swatch to lift it to new heights.
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New: Frederique Constant Hybrid with new dials
Frederique Constant adds two new dials to their Hybrid Manufacture series. The series is a clever hybrid of mechanical watchmaking and smart technology.
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In conversation with Ahmed “Shary” Rahman, better known to us as @Time_Mechanic
One of the world’s most prolific and knowledgeable collectors, Ahmed Rahman - better known to his friends as “Shary” or @Time_Mechanic - tells Wei Koh about his fascination with Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille and, finally, Omega.
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INTRODUCING: Love is in the air – Blancpain’s Villeret Women Quantième Phases de Lune
If the increasingly frantic targeted ads in my Instagram feed for fancy underwear and/or chocolate are anything to go by, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Well, if you’re reading this and have left your extravagant-show-of-affection-giftstravaganza run a little late, don’t worry. We - or rather Blancpain - have your back. Say hello to … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Love is in the air – Blancpain’s Villeret Women Quantième Phases de Lune appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Piaget: Mastery of Ornamental Stone Dial Watches
The 1960s saw Piaget’s ornamental stone watches become the choice of the bold and the beautiful, from Jackie Kennedy to Elizabeth Taylor and beyond.
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HANDS-ON: Glashütte Original go all out with their contemporary Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar
As far as complications go, perpetual calendars are typically classically styled, verging on the stuffy, depending on how well they’re done. Not that there’s anything fundamentally wrong with this – after all, fine watchmaking thrives on tradition. But I can understand the desire to shake things up a little, and throw down some contemporary styles, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Glashütte Original go all out with their contemporary Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The Timex Mid Century: The Latest Timex/Todd Snyder Collab
The Timex Mid Century piece was revealed during NYFW (New York Fashion Week) and represents another interesting chapter in the partnership between Todd Snyder and Timex.
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VIDEO: 5 of the hottest new Cartier watches from SIHH 2019
Over the last few years, Cartier’s watch releases have been consistently impressive, alternating between savvily commercial and outrageously stunning. This year we saw that strong trend continue. Cartier Santos de Cartier Chronograph The big news was the addition of a chronograph to last year’s wildly popular new Santos. In addition to complication, this model adds … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 5 of the hottest new Cartier watches from SIHH 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Past Times: Princess Margaret
With a slightly unflattering portrayal in The Crown and a scandalous new biography, Princess Margaret is regarded as the wildest of member of The Firm.
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Happy Chinese New Year of the Pig!
We bring you greetings for the new Year of the Pig. Happy New Year. And may this year bring you prosperity, happiness and health. And many good watches.
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Review: For Your Ears Only – The H. Moser & Cie. Swiss Alp Watch Concept Black
We bring you the details, and our thoughts on the new H. Moser & Cie. Swiss Alp Watch Concept Black, a unique minute repeater tourbillon watch.
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SIHH 2019 Round-Up: For the Travel Bug
Staff from the REVOLUTION editorial team discuss this year’s SIHH fair and pick out some of their favourite pieces to come out of the show.
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HANDS-ON: Crashing to earth – Piaget’s Altiplano with meteorite dial
Adding variety in the world of ultra-thin watchmaking is tricky. Because in this space, additional complications typically equals extra thickness - and that defeats the aim of the exercise. So instead of working on altering the mechanics, you change the aesthetics, which is just what Piaget has done here with these new additions to the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Crashing to earth – Piaget’s Altiplano with meteorite dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ep. #114 Watch Photography Part 2
The guys are returning to talking about Watch Photography! It's been a long time since the topic has come up on air and needless to say the guys have a lot more to say on the subject. From gear, the photography rat race, and the general weirdness of choosing to focus on only photographing watches, this week's show is a good one.
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The three things that convinced me to take Bulgari seriously as a watchmaker
It’s not an easy, or necessarily wise, thing to admit, but the first ‘proper’ cologne I ever purchased (with money from my job working at the deli in Coles) was Bulgari. And the first expensive sunglasses I owned? Also Bulgari. It was natural, then, that when I entered the world of haute horology a decade … ContinuedThe post The three things that convinced me to take Bulgari seriously as a watchmaker appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: 5 stunning Jaeger-LeCoultre watches from SIHH 2019
The talk of the Jaeger-LeCoultre booth at SIHH was the incredible (and incredibly well-sized) Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel, but that rare bird was in hot demand, so we didn’t manage any quality one-on-one time with it. But that’s OK really, as there were numerous other exquisitely finished offerings on hand, from the Reverso … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 5 stunning Jaeger-LeCoultre watches from SIHH 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain
The most accessible Greubel Forsey to date, in terms of pricepoint, the new Balancier Contemporain is limited to 33 pieces in white gold, and is priced at CHF195,000 before taxes. It uses a 12mm balance wheel instead of the iconic tourbillon that the brand frequently uses. The openworked concept and multi layer dial display is also captured with this piece.
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EDITOR’S PICK: To beater, or not to beater – what exactly makes a beater watch, that is the question
Editor’s note: It’s one of the watch world’s perennial favourite questions – what makes a beater? After all, those vintage steel Rolex models were designed to be worn, and worn hard. But then again, they’re very expensive. Justin delves into the issue … What can and can’t be dubbed a ‘Beater Watch’ remains a contentious … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: To beater, or not to beater – what exactly makes a beater watch, that is the question appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Ulysse Nardin Freak X
The Ulysse Nardin Freak is an icon in the watch industry, but does the new and more accessible Freak X lives up to its namesake?