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The 500 hours test: Why Montblanc Watchmaking Tries Harder
The individual testing methods applied and the duration of the Montblanc 500 hours test period make this examination truly special in the watchmaking world.
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HANDS-ON: The Raymond Weil Freelancer ‘Gibson Les Paul’ strikes a chord
If you’re familiar with Raymond Weil it should come as no surprise that music is a recurring theme in their collections. From homages to iconic performers such as The Beatles and the late, great David Bowie, through to watches made to honour particular instruments – such as their Nabucco Cello Tourbillon – Raymond Weil definitely … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Raymond Weil Freelancer ‘Gibson Les Paul’ strikes a chord appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Smoke gets in your eyes – the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire
When we evaluate a watch, one of our key criteria is clarity. Things like: Is the watch legible? Can you read the time in an instant? But clarity isn’t everything. There’s something to be said for mystery, and for artful concealment. And that’s exactly what makes the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire so appealing. On … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Smoke gets in your eyes – the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: AkriviA AK-06
Full review of the AkriviA AK-06. Our analysis with hands-on commentary and live high resolution photographs.
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How do they make it: Grand Feu enamel dials from Donzé Cadrans
Donzé Cadrans probably make the most exquisite grand feu enamel dials in the industry. We visit and bring you the secrets of how they are made.
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Review: 2017 Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Grande Date Full Open
The bold design of the new El Primero Grande Date Full Open can be credited to Biver and his well-known penchant for skeleton style watches
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Orient Star GMT WZ0071DJ Review
Review for the Orient Star GMT WZ0071DJ - an affordable JDM GMT with a mesmerizing dial and incredible details - a must read!
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HANDS-ON: One simple word that makes the Longines Record a big deal
Here at Time+Tide we make no bones about being greatly enamoured of Longines’s heritage offerings, so it’s understandable that we made a beeline for the Lindbergh and 1945 models. However, our attention was rapidly drawn to the comparatively pared-back Record, which intrigued us with one simple word on its dial – ‘chronometer’. Now, in case you’re not … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: One simple word that makes the Longines Record a big deal appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jose Pereztroika’s Incredible Sea-Dweller & Panerai Timelines
Jose Pereztroika announces the sale of large prints of his newly published Panerai timeline and soon to go on sale is his Rolex Sea-Dweller timeline.
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Ep. #28 – Rivkah Watches & Non-Homage Alternatives To Pricey Watches
Kaz decides he wants to start making watches (like, seriously, making them himself - case, hands, dials - everything except the movement and the crystal) - but he wants your input, #watchfam! Is this something you guys want to be a part of? Would the seeing and influencing every step of the process be something that you guys would be into? Let us know!
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HANDS-ON: Way of the warrior – the Seiko Samurai returns in 2017
Seiko’s Prospex series of professional dive watches is renowned for two things: its exceptionally high quality-to-value ratio and its large number of passionate fans. And while there are a few perennial standouts in the Prospex family, some parts of the collection ebb and flow based on style and popularity. One such model is the so-called … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Way of the warrior – the Seiko Samurai returns in 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: 4 winning Rados to look out for in 2017
When you walk into the Rado booth at Basel you can be pretty confident that you’ll see ceramic – and lots of it. This year the brand did not disappoint, offering up their trademark hi-tech watches in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. There’s the new Ceramica – Rado’s distinctive rectangular design – which has … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 winning Rados to look out for in 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations with Great Lume, from Our Archives
We take a look at six watch recommendations with great lume, featuring pieces from HYT, Luminox, Ball, Panerai, Sarpaneva, and Blancpain.
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INTRODUCING: Looks good, does good – the Montblanc UNICEF Orbis Terrarum Limited Edition
Montblanc has been supporting UNICEF, the United Nations organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children, since 2004, with a particular focus (appropriately enough) on children’s literacy. To date they’ve donated more than $10m USD, and have pledged another $1.5m within the next 12 months. Their latest UNICEF collection offers a complete suite of luxury … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Looks good, does good – the Montblanc UNICEF Orbis Terrarum Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Braun Reissues Two Bauhaus Classics: The AW 10 & AW 50
Minimal style meets timeless but bold aesthetics with the new release of the Braun AW 10 and AW 50, get the details on TwoBrokeWatchSnobs.com
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Review: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms MilSpec
Review of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms MilSpec. With detailed hands-on analysis, high resolution photographs, specifications and price.
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @AlfredoParamico
If you spend any time looking at vintage watches, especially insanely high-end vintage watches, there’s a good chance you already know who Alfredo Paramico is. If not, you should. NAME: Alfredo Paramico OCCUPATION: World class watch trader HANDLE: @AlfredoParamico FOLLOWERS: 42.2k LOCATION: Miami Beach Tell us about yourself. I was born in Italy in 1969, and … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @AlfredoParamico appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Romantic Complications: The Quiet Legitimacy of Hermes Watchmaking
Hermes watchmaking offers us a vision of time as we perceive it rather than time as atomic clocks reckon and there's legitimacy in this new genre.
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN – 28th April, 2017
We’re calling it. Winter is here. We’ve broken out the light knits and switched the office AC from ‘cool’ to ‘heat’. One thing that’s not cooling down (see what I did there) is the always-exciting world of watch news. SIHH and Basel collections are starting to trickle into local markets, and now that the big … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN – 28th April, 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Explaining a legend – the history of the IWC Portugieser
There’s a good reason the Portugieser collection is one of IWC’s most popular (in Australia at least). It’s a big, commanding watch that nevertheless possesses a grace and charm that belies its large size. This combination makes it one of the go-to statement watches. But did you know that it’s also got the weight of … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Explaining a legend – the history of the IWC Portugieser appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing The New Casio Clean Military G-Shock Series
Three new additions to the classic Casio G-Shock 56000 family - 3 military G-Shocks in white, orange, and black!
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Orient Announces Their New Nami Diver Watch
Details, specs, and photos of the new Orient Nami, a vintage-inspired dive watch built for the modern era!
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VIDEO: Top 4 Oris releases of Basel 2017
Oris seem to be going from strength to strength, releasing smart watch designs – like the Divers Sixty-Five – that impress critics and customers alike. This year it’s time for their modern diver, the Aquis, to shine. The entire collection has been revamped – it’s still big and bold, but it’s a little less blocky. Oris … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Top 4 Oris releases of Basel 2017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The 2016 Rolex Awards for Enterprise
Revolution recounts winners from the 2016 Rolex Enterprise Awards and their particular projects, which aim to better our quality (and our understanding) of life.
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Just released: MB&F; LM1 Final Edition
Announcing the MB&F; LM1the Final Edition. With details of this final release of an icon which ran for 6 years. Completw with live photographs and price.
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Vacheron Constantin’s New Two-Toned Overseas Watches
Vacheron Constantin announces six new additions to their Overseas collection with four watches in a new mix of steel and pink gold, two-tone cases.
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LIST: 5 out of this world watches perfect for the Guardians of Galaxy, just in time for Vol. 2
As Marvelites and Comic-Con attendees undoubtedly already know, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the much-anticipated follow-up to the 2014 original, is in Australian cinemas today. As a closet Marvel fangirl (Pssst, Antman. You never return my calls.), this is a big deal for me. So to celebrate I’ve put together five (very different) watches, for the … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 out of this world watches perfect for the Guardians of Galaxy, just in time for Vol. 2 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: Back to basics – how a mechanical watch works
If you take a keen interest in the world of watches, you’ve likely heard of Carson Chan. Carson works for the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, an organisation dedicated to building knowledge around fine watchmaking. And while we seem to now run into Carson every time we’re in Switzerland, we first met him in Hong … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Back to basics – how a mechanical watch works appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Grand Seiko – The recreation of the first Grand Seiko
Grand Seiko Recreation1960 original in an aesthetically stunning, technically interesting, and historically important collection. We review in detail.
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HANDS-ON: Masculinity meets romance in the Drive de Cartier Moon Phases
In our recently published interview, Arnaud Carrez, Cartier’s Head of Marketing and Communications, said that the Drive represents a different kind of masculinity, one that isn’t defined by “muscles, sport, achievement, performance”, but by “elegance, and style, and refinement.” Looking at the Drive de Cartier Moon Phases, you can see what he means. It’s a confident watch … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Masculinity meets romance in the Drive de Cartier Moon Phases appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.