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Talking Speedmasters with William Roberts a.k.a @Speedmaster101

Ep. 79 – Watch Lust 2018

This week the guys take some time to candidly share the watches they're actually considering as purchases for 2018. The wrist check is also a fun one, as both of the snobs share some old time favorites and a very particular watch that hasn't been on the show for some time. Also, a microbrand offering a 7750 chronograph for under €1,000? Yeah, you bet your ass that made it's way into the discussion.

Review: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph, Where Form Meets Function

In conjunction with 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.

MY DAY WITH: The IWC Chronograph Spitfire at the Goodwood 76th Members’ Meeting

Now, IWC is a brand I’ve always admired from afar, but haven’t had substantial personal experience with until last month. The timing worked out well, and I happened to be in the UK at the time of the Goodwood 76th Members’ Meet - an event I’d been dying to attend. Luckily for me, IWC Schaffhausen is the Official … ContinuedThe post MY DAY WITH: The IWC Chronograph Spitfire at the Goodwood 76th Members’ Meeting appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: A splash of colour and a lot of fun – the TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition

The story in a second: Two stripes are all it takes to amp up the legacy and motorsports heritage of the Monaco. I’m willing to put the success of the Monaco down to two things. The Steve McQueen link, and the square shape. I’m sure there are numerous other factors, like the Calibre 11, at … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: A splash of colour and a lot of fun – the TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A – the Brand’s Most Casual Chronograph Yet

First introduced in 1997, the Aquanaut was marketed as the sportier, hipper, less expensive version of the cult favourite Nautilus. This year, Patek Philippe has finally released its first chronograph Aquanaut.

VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition – an icon on the wrist

There’s more to a watch than how it feels and looks on the wrist. Some watches carry a weight greater than what you can measure in grams - they also bear the weight of decades of heritage and sociocultural significance. The Monaco - a true icon of the industry - is one such watch. It’s … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition – an icon on the wrist appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph Review: Why I Sold Mine & Why I’ll Probably Buy Another

The Bulova Lunar Pilot chronograph is a watch that has plagued my mind for such a long time, I figured it was time to get my thoughts down and share them with the community. Close to a year ago, I pulled the trigger and purchased it from a small family jeweler selling the watch well below MSRP.

HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy El Primero Zero G

Since the launch of the Defy 21 last year, and the shockingly innovative Defy Lab later in 2017, it wasn’t a matter of speculation that more releases for the new collection were coming to Baselworld in 2018. The new Zero G is this year’s Halo watch from the brand as we wait for the groundbreaking … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy El Primero Zero G appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph & Self-Winding with Black Dials

Vacheron Constantin now offers the Overseas Chronograph & Self-Winding with all new black dials for those looking for the stealth-factor.

IWC’s History in Material Innovation

IWC has been one of the single greatest innovators in Swiss watchmaking. It was the first brand to industrialize the split-seconds chronograph, the minute repeater and the perpetual calendar.

Spot the Watch: The Everyday Watch – Patek and Rolex on Singapore Public Transport (link fixed)

For this Spot the Watch, we went about town to see what watches we can find in the streets of Singapore. In a short while, we found many watches, but photographing them without drawing attention was not easy. Here are our first 4: Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711 and Aquanaut, Rolex Daytona and IWC Portugese.

HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5740 – the Nautilus we had to have

One of the big surprises of Baselworld 2018 was Patek Philippe’s decision to add a grand complication model – specifically a perpetual calendar – to the Nautilus line. Or was it? Nautilus-with-complication is an old story (travel time, chronograph, annual calendar have all featured over the years) and the pre-Basel rumour mill was promoting the … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5740 – the Nautilus we had to have appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Glashütte Original Vintage Sixties –  the ultimate green dial of 2018?

Now a third year into the Sixties series of watches - one that started with a limited production of five colourways of the watch seen here in 2016, and a similar set of colours in a square chronograph for 2017 - Glashütte Original have opted to cut choice out of the equation for Baselworld 2018. A … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Glashütte Original Vintage Sixties –  the ultimate green dial of 2018? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Confessions of a Speedmaster Addict: 1969 Tribute to Apollo XI ref. 145.022

The unlikely but totally true story of my 1969 yellow gold reference BA 145.022 and the Alaska III Speedmaster sold last year by Phillips Watches.

Review: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5270P-001

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.

Flying Legend: The B-Uhr Big Pilot’s Watch

IWC’s hugely successful Big Pilot watch is the direct descendant of the B-Uhr. It has sired Top Gun and Ste Exupery versions, chronographs, beautiful “Heritage” models with aged-look lume, a bronze version and many others.

NEWS: The results from Russell Crowe’s auction, including a surprisingly expensive Speedmaster

Last night, the provocatively titled Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce auction took place in Sydney, an event which was, essentially, a rather high-brow garage sale. Unsurprisingly, it was the lots relating to his Oscar-winning role in Gladiator that saw the strong returns, a breastplate netting $152,500, an aluminium sword $85,400, and a a chariot … ContinuedThe post NEWS: The results from Russell Crowe’s auction, including a surprisingly expensive Speedmaster appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Heitis Watches Okeanos Explorer Review

I've been a huge fan of Heitis Watches and the work DJ Heider (founder, owner, operator) is doing there. Last year I reviewed the Heitis Aviator and the Chronograph. Well, this year Heitis Watches decided to take a step in what would be considered uncharted territory for the brand: a dive watch.

HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph GMT Heuer 02

This year marks 55 years of the Carrera, and TAG Heuer are pulling no punches when it comes to celebrating the occasion. Releasing a sporty selection of models at Baselworld 2018, which includes watches like this one - their modern take on the Carrera but with their latest in-house movement now sporting a GMT function inside. … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph GMT Heuer 02 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Nezumi Voiture Chronograph Review

Inspired by classic chronographs and vintage sports cars, the Nezumi Voiture boasts an ambitious design aesthetic, but how does it measure up on the wrist? Check out the Voiture Review right here on Two Broke Watch Snobs!

New Release: The Heuer Monaco returns this year to Baselworld 2018 – modernized, darker and tougher

You can now own the iconic TAG Heuer Monaco built with modern aesthetics: a solid carbon case, an elegant full black dial and aqua blue chronograph counters.

New Release: The Oris Carl Brashear Diver gets upgraded to a Chronograph for Baselworld 2018

Presenting the new Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition - An inspirational tribute to a distinguished hero.

New Release: The Goodwood IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Sport Edition

IWC presents the new Ingenieur Chronograph Sport Edition “76th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood”, commemorating the 2018 Goodwood Members' Meeting.