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50th Year of the Automatic Chronograph: In the Age of Quartz

The story of the automatic chronograph continues with the arrival of daily beater chronographs in the age of quartz.

HANDS-ON: The Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue – the rebel Rolex

Even though many look to Rolex as a steadfast, unchanging bastion of the watch world, there are some definite outliers in the field. Bejewelled GMT-Masters, leopard Daytonas (which have now given way to unobtainium rainbow Daytona). These models are so uncommon and special that they do not really skew the public’s view of Rolex as a manufacturer … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue – the rebel Rolex appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

50th Year of the Automatic Chronograph: The Second Wind

New: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera TAG Heuer Edition – the car and the watch

Aston Martin celebrates partnership with TAG Heuer with a new DBS Superleggera, limited edition of 50 pieces, each accompanied by a TAG Carrera 02 watch.

50th Year of the Automatic Chronograph: Who Came First?

The Vertex MP45 Monopusher Chronograph on Shop.Revolution.Watch

Vertex, of the revered ‘Dirty Dozen’ league of watchmakers, returns this year with the MP45 Monopusher Chronograph in both automatic and manual versions.

Farer Split-Second Flyback Quartz Chronograph Watches

This week Farer announced the release of their Ainsdale and Pendine Split-Second Flyback Quartz Chronograph watches. Now, "split-second" and "flyback" aren't usually terms you'll see here on TBWS but because these are quartz watches, the value proposition is actually quite compelling.

Audemars Piguet Creates Unique Royal Oak Chronograph for One Drop Foundation

Audemars Piguet has created a unique version of the Royal Oak Chronograph for the One Drop Foundation’s “One Night for One Drop” auction in platinum with a purple and blue dial.

HANDS-ON: The Breguet Marine Chronograph ref. 5527

If I’m being honest, this is one of the less “Breguet” watches Breguet has released in recent years. It’s an unconventional mix of traditional features, in a much more contemporary package. All the key design features are there: the fluted case, the hands and the elaborately guillochéd dial, but this watch is a world away … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Breguet Marine Chronograph ref. 5527 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rainbow

With the street cred of a Rapper’s bling, the Rolex Daytona ‘Rainbow’ is quite possibly the most in demand precious metal Daytona in production today.

Omega  Speedmaster ’57 Rides  Back  in  Time

The Omega Speedmaster ’57 Co-Axial Chronograph gets aboard a pair of retro-styled Royal Enfields for a trip along the open roads of California.

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Mojave Desert”

The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition "Mojave Desert" (Ref. IW389103) is the first watch by the brand with a case made from sand-coloured ceramic. This reference is limited to 500 pieces.

New: Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie – salmon dials

Czapek announces four new dial combinations to the Faubourg de Cracovie chronographs with not only a salmon colour, but also named after salmon species.

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.

HANDS-ON: New balance – the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Nanograph 

One of the most interesting - and important - new watch releases I saw while in Geneva recently wasn’t shown at SIHH at all. Rather, it was presented by TAG Heuer. On the surface the watch is typically TAG Heuer, in look and indeed nomenclature - it’s called the Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Nanograph, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: New balance – the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Nanograph  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Flash of Genius: The TAG Heuer Carrera Fragment

Vintage inspired design, updated mechanics and a flash of street style reside in the TAG Heuer Carrera Fragment.

Dan Henry Watches 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph Review

So what could make such a devoted Apple Watch user be so drawn to the Dan Henry 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph? I had to find out. He was kind enough to let me spend some time with that watch for this review and needless to say it was an eye-opening experience.

Baselworld 2019: Zenith

Zenith El Primero 50th Anniversary Box set of three watches - a true to original revival El Primero, an El Primero Chronomaster and a Defy El Primero 21.

HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun in Ceratanium

Materials innovation is looking like quite a thing in 2019 and for you, the watch buyers, that has to be good news: more aesthetic choices and (hopefully) better performance. Which brings us to IWC’s new Top Gun Double Chronograph Ceratanium. Ceratanium? It’s a naturally matt-black finish, but differs from PVD/DLC in one crucial respect: rather … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun in Ceratanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Montblanc’s Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph

Montblanc’s Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph reinterprets the style of the Gilded Age for the contemporary gentleman.

INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski Green Ceramic

When Hublot announced its partnership with French contemporary artist Richard Orlinski back in 2017, I guess you could say I was intrigued. Until then, I hadn’t heard of Orlinski or his Pop Art-style beasts. But after seeing his brightly coloured “Wild Kong” gorilla sculpture, with its multiple diamond-like facets, I knew that a Hublot and … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski Green Ceramic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Breaking down the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Tourbillon Nanograph with Guy Sémon

Live from SIHH 2019: Audemars Piguet

The talk of town is the new AP collection which is dubbed Code 11.59. Code is an acronym for Challenge Own Dare Evolve and 11.59 is AP’s way of telling the world that they are always 1min ahead of the game. The collection is a full one, 13 references. From automatic to Chronograph, Perpetual Calendar,Read More

Live from SIHH 2019: Girard Perregaux

We kick off with the Girard Perregaux novelties. The new collection: Laureatto Absolute with a magnificent blue dial in a titanium PVD, 44mm and water resistant to 300m. The wwTC. And the Chronograph. The Chrono can be be operated under water. And the hero piece: the GP Cosmos – celestial and terrestrial globes giving theRead More