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Cartier May 23, 2022

RECOMMENDED READING: Watches of Switzerland boss reveals Rolex scarcity is spreading to Cartier and Tudor

It’s no secret that buying a Rolex at retail is getting harder than ever – with many referring to their sports watches as “unobtanium”. But this booming demand and chronic shortage of supply is now having a knock-on effect and driving greater interest in other luxury brands according to the boss of Watches of Switzerland. A … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Watches of Switzerland boss reveals Rolex scarcity is spreading to Cartier and Tudor appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 23, 2022

MICRO-MONDAYS: The Biotic Formicidae delivers an original field watch inspired by (wait for it…) ants!

Microbrand releases can often be just an eclectic mix of design trends thrown together, or a wild attempt at doing something different without considering what people actually want. The Biotic Formicidae is a rare example of an original watch design that has a clear aesthetic vision without second-hand trend-hopping, and of all things, it takes … ContinuedThe post MICRO-MONDAYS: The Biotic Formicidae delivers an original field watch inspired by (wait for it…) ants! appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Automatic May 23, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Automatic 46mm is a supersized tool watch that’s built for action

There are times in life when a standard amount of French fries just won’t do. Or a measly two pairs of socks. Why should you settle? Go big. You, my friend, require a silo of deep-fried starch sticks with extra ketchup. Likewise, a 24-pack bale of tube socks is the minimum quantity to meet your … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Automatic 46mm is a supersized tool watch that’s built for action appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Panerai May 22, 2022

EDITOR’S PICK: From Panerai to Piaget, Hugh Grant’s watches are a whole lot more alpha-male than you’d think

EDITOR’S PICK: I recently streamed Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen that delivered a welcome return to the director’s gangster comedy roots. Amid a stellar cast that includes Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam and Colin Farrell, Hugh Grant puts in a scene-stealing display as a cockney-accented private investigator. But I was distracted less by his beard than what Grant had on his … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: From Panerai to Piaget, Hugh Grant’s watches are a whole lot more alpha-male than you’d think appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer May 22, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple is not for shrinking violets

New for the western summer, Hublot is at it again with their latest colourful release, the Big Bang Unico Summer Purple. No strangers to bright hues, Hublot’s latest limited-to-200 Summer edition picks up where 2021’s original turquoise Summer model began. That first edition timed the recent mania for all things Tiffany-hued perfectly, but this season’s … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple is not for shrinking violets appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Patek Philippe Nautilus became May 21, 2022

How the Patek Philippe Nautilus became the ultimate flex watch

Welcome to The Icons, a new series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into the story behind the watch, its evolution over the years, famous (and infamous) wearers, the classic references, and the contemporary versions you should be checking out. This week it’s the … ContinuedThe post How the Patek Philippe Nautilus became the ultimate flex watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic May 21, 2022

VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic collection

The Big Bang Integral seems to exist as a masterclass of materials and design for Hublot, with the brutish yet refined case shape meeting the integrated blocky bracelet to show off as much of their coloured ceramic as possible. Adding to their wide array of available colours come these new versions in an army olive … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Blancpain May 21, 2022

Blancpain and Biopixel team up to push the importance of ocean conservation

Chewing on an ice cube on the stern of the Reef Magic, I contemplated my life choices covered in cold sweat, my breakfast coming back up to visit. In the last few minutes, I realised that I am, in fact, susceptible to seasickness, and quite violently so. I thought that the nerve-racking highlight of this … ContinuedThe post Blancpain and Biopixel team up to push the importance of ocean conservation appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master ref 1675 May 20, 2022

EDITOR’S PICK: I did not want to like the vintage Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master ref. 1675. It had other plans.

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Between the struggle to get hold of new pieces and the deranged prizes for pre-owned prices, it’s easy to hate on Rolex. For the sake of emotional self-preservation alone, it can be easier to turn your back on the brand, muttering about confected scarcity or overcooked hype. The inconvenient truth is that Rolex … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: I did not want to like the vintage Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master ref. 1675. It had other plans. appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Bremont I’m pushing through May 20, 2022

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A one of a kind visit to London and a pit-stop at The Wing with Bremont

I’m pushing through the jet-lag, fresh off the plane back in New York City after a week in London. I only wish I could have stayed longer, but fortunately the days I was there were packed with fun and watches – 162 to be exact. Having been to their exhibition in NYC back in 2017, … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A one of a kind visit to London and a pit-stop at The Wing with Bremont appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 20, 2022

Collector’s Crossroads: How sentimental value can become the nemesis of an evolving collector

The first expensive Swiss watch I ever purchased was an Ernest Borel Athletic. It’s a beautiful chronograph with a black dial that features a ton of depth. I bought it in 2016, while on my honeymoon in Toronto. It’s a watch that is forever associated with that time in my life and one I always … ContinuedThe post Collector’s Crossroads: How sentimental value can become the nemesis of an evolving collector appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Nomos Tetra neomatik celebrates 175 May 19, 2022

A quartet of Nomos Tetra neomatik celebrates 175 years of Glashütte watchmaking

Easily the most underappreciated of the four classic Nomos designs, the Tetra is a rarity among modern watches. While there are plenty of rectangles and stylised, rounded-off squares, the Bauhaus approach that Nomos is so known for has influenced the Tetra in a big way, albeit with a few subtle design touches – more on those … ContinuedThe post A quartet of Nomos Tetra neomatik celebrates 175 years of Glashütte watchmaking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rado Captain Cook continues May 19, 2022

VIDEO: The evolution of the Rado Captain Cook continues with more high-tech ceramic models

Until five years ago, the Rado Captain Cook was a largely forgotten watch. This handsome skin diver with a rotating bezel was in circulation from 1962 to 1972, before Rado moved onto fresh horological pastures and began establishing its reputation in the world of high-tech ceramics. But then in 2017, the brand surprised the watch … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The evolution of the Rado Captain Cook continues with more high-tech ceramic models appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 19, 2022

Buyer beware! Why your iPhone could harm your precious watch

You’ve just replied to an Instagram message praising how beautiful your new watch is, after snapping a wrist shot tagged #NWA. Slipping your phone back into your pocket, you rest your arms on your lap, continuing to trundle along on the train ride home. While the wrist shot took a bit of thought and planning, … ContinuedThe post Buyer beware! Why your iPhone could harm your precious watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Audemars Piguet space May 18, 2022

Mark Ronson told me the story behind his go-to Royal Oak before christening AP House with new single “Too Much”

Ever since I had heard they were opening a new space, I was itching to see the new AP House in New York City. It is not open to the public just yet, but I was invited to swing by to get an early taste of the Audemars Piguet space. To just visit and get … ContinuedThe post Mark Ronson told me the story behind his go-to Royal Oak before christening AP House with new single “Too Much” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 18, 2022

INTRODUCING: It’s chime time with the Moser Endeavour Concept Minute Repeater Tourbillon

Maybe it’s just me, but recently there seems to be a common thread amongst high-end watchmakers. Multiple releases have come out making use of that much loved melodious complication, the minute repeater (I must admit, there is something very enjoyable about listening to time.) While some brands are just getting into this arena, others have … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: It’s chime time with the Moser Endeavour Concept Minute Repeater Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date green May 18, 2022

The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date green is a fine take on a gentleman’s sports watch

Re-introduced in 2018 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original, the buzzing Memovox Polaris, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s alarm-equipped dive watch, combined vintage charm with modern technology. In 2022, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date gets a lick of green paint in a boutique-only release, continuing the long line of compressor-style watches by “the watchmaker’s watchmaker”. Seafaring chameleon dial … ContinuedThe post The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date green is a fine take on a gentleman’s sports watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon May 17, 2022

VIDEO: Seiko President reveals the origin story behind the Grand Seiko Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon

“Grand Seiko was born in 1960 and for about 50 years it was just limited exclusively to the Japanese domestic market,” explains Seiko President Akio Naito in this video. “Then we decided to go into the global market in 2010, and then we decided to make Grand Seiko an independent brand in 2017.” Grand Seiko has … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Seiko President reveals the origin story behind the Grand Seiko Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 17, 2022

Exploring some of the best rubber strap alternatives to a metal bracelet

When you think about it, straps are really half the game when it comes to watches. These precious metallic objects that keep time and reflect our tastes are also objects that live – sometimes for many hours at a time – on our wrist. And so straps really are a significant part of that equation and … ContinuedThe post Exploring some of the best rubber strap alternatives to a metal bracelet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 17, 2022

EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina

Editor’s note: One of the more interesting Instagram accounts I’ve followed is @adpatina, dedicated to sourcing (and selling) vintage watch ads. Clearly, I am not alone, as Ad Patina has graduated from Instagram and is now a fully fledged site and store. So, if you ever wanted to know what makes a good watch ad, … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: 6 of the best vintage watch ads, according to @adpatina appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Ming Pixel Watch which will May 16, 2022

Android users rejoice: Google will finally go head-to-head with Apple with the Pixel Watch

At its annual development conference, Google unveiled the upcoming Pixel Watch, which will combine its native Wear operating system with health-tracking features borrowed from Fitbit – a company it acquired in 2019 for US$2.1 billion (AU$3.05bn). While full details of the Google Pixel Watch will be announced closer to the product’s launch in late 2022, the … ContinuedThe post Android users rejoice: Google will finally go head-to-head with Apple with the Pixel Watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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May 16, 2022

MICRO MONDAYS: The Sovrygn Calendar delivers multiple complications and a super-fresh look

Few watches can claim to be truly unique designs, except for those within the wild west that is Kickstarter. Instead of massive brands guessing at or even manufacturing the latest trends, the world of crowdfunding simply exists to give people what they want, and nothing that they don’t. Sovrygn is a great example of this, … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The Sovrygn Calendar delivers multiple complications and a super-fresh look appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition May 16, 2022

INTRODUCING: The IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport For Good”

The IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport For Good” is the 16th time IWC have collaborated with the charitable organisation, with the Portofino Chronograph’s sporty sophistication perfectly aligning with the sentiment behind Sport for Good. The Foundation has been supporting disadvantaged communities through sporting programmes since the year 2000, led by such lofty figures … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport For Good” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual deserves May 15, 2022

EDITOR’S PICK: An owner’s guide on whether the Rolex Oyster Perpetual deserves the hype

EDITOR’S NOTE: Around the watch world, there was a collective “WTF” exhalation this week at the news that two colourful dialled Rolex Oyster Perpetuals had each sold at Christie’s for over CHF 50,000 apiece (read Zach’s story about it all here). Hand-wringing over the prices of such hype pieces is understandable. But if you managed … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: An owner’s guide on whether the Rolex Oyster Perpetual deserves the hype appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Chopard Happy Sport gets May 15, 2022

INTRODUCING: The Chopard Happy Sport gets an update with rose-gold and chronograph versions

Since its inception, the Chopard Happy Sport has been positioned as a quintessential all-rounder for the modern woman. Suitable for all occasions, from the gym to a business dinner, the new Happy Sport and Happy Sport Chrono add a few grams of class with their 18-carat ethical rose gold construction. For the supersonic woman Conceived … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Chopard Happy Sport gets an update with rose-gold and chronograph versions appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 May 15, 2022

VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team”

Launched at the inaugural Miami F1 Grand Prix, the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team” is the next step in the partnership between the Schaffhausen manufacture and the team, dating back to 2013 when IWC first became a team sponsor. It’s the first-ever official watch for the team – … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Casio ak G-Shock GA-B2100 even May 14, 2022

The updates that make the new CasiOak G-Shock GA-B2100 even better

If you think the Casio G-Shock GA2100 is an amazing watch, you’d be absolutely correct. However, things are about to get better. Building on the success of the so-called CasiOak (our #1 watch review of 2021 by views) comes the new Casio G-Shock GA-B2100 lineup, bringing some welcome upgrades to the table in terms of functionality, while … ContinuedThe post The updates that make the new CasiOak G-Shock GA-B2100 even better appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko ownership I thought about May 14, 2022

Collector’s Crossroads: OK, I’ve finally realised that I own too many watches

Last week, while celebrating six months of Grand Seiko ownership, I thought about my future plans with the watch. The question seemed simple: is the SBGM247 genuinely worthy of a permanent place in my collection? Yet after a few emails from our readers and a period of self reflection, I soon realised that this conundrum … ContinuedThe post Collector’s Crossroads: OK, I’ve finally realised that I own too many watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Fortis Stratoliner collection ramps up May 13, 2022

HANDS-ON: The new Fortis Stratoliner collection ramps up their extraterrestrial adventures

Having a legitimate link to space travel is a big deal for watch brands, and Fortis are one of a handful of brands who can back up their claims. Watches like the Cosmonaut Chronograph have earned Fortis respect from all kinds of space fans as well as anyone who appreciates a good tool watch with … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The new Fortis Stratoliner collection ramps up their extraterrestrial adventures appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Hamilton s triple wristing separation May 13, 2022

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Watch community unites for Ukraine, Lewis Hamilton’s triple wristing, separation anxiety…

Having your apartment stripped to bare concrete slab, with carpet, toilet bowls and light bulbs all thieved, is not a fever dream, but the new reality of Watches in Ukraine magazine editor, Natalie Yarova. Recently, she’s swapped her day job reviewing watches and interviewing key watch industry players to undertake tactical medicine training in an … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Watch community unites for Ukraine, Lewis Hamilton’s triple wristing, separation anxiety… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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