Dive Watches · Page 154

PHOTO REPORT: We compare the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms to the Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment II

It’s one of the original (if not THE original) dive watches – the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. And since its introduction in 1953, it has proved to be a rugged and versatile design. Today though, the two main pillars of the Fifty Fathoms collection are the regular version, styled after that 1953 original, and the Bathyscaphe, … ContinuedThe post PHOTO REPORT: We compare the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms to the Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 3 – The Tudor Black Bay 36

*Singing* On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a Tudor Black Baaaaay 36! *stops singing* Sorry about that people, but we’re a little bit excited. And looking at this watch, can you blame us? Sure, it might be a little fella at 36mm across, but he’s got the polish (on … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 3 – The Tudor Black Bay 36 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Ocean Commitment II

The story in a second Blancpain has upped the ante on last year’s excellent Ocean Commitment watch, with a second – even bluer – limited edition. These days it’s not unique for a watch brand to have a corporate social responsibility program, usually tied in with a limited edition product. Few, however, do it with … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Ocean Commitment II appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bottom Time (Vintage Edition): 1976 Tudor “Snowflake” Submariner

With all the recent vintage chatter on our site, this was inevitable. You may be the sort to draw the line at using a 40-year-old Tudor “Snowflake” Submariner to go diving, but at Revolution we believe that you should allow a watch to live a little.

VIDEO: The Search for Lefty - Pelagos LHD

On a hunt to find out what mythical watch TUDOR was rumored to unveil on the 17th of November 2016 - Revolution editor-in-chief, Sophie Furley goes into the heart of the brand’s Geneva HQ and finds… Lefty?!

The Pelagos LHD - A Historical Perspective

A flip through Tudor’s history books to find out if the Pelagos LHD could possibly be the perfect tribute timepiece, where the brand’s past triumphs meet with its present successes.

Review: Hands-on with the Tudor Pelagos LHD

We take a hands-on analytical look at the new Tudor Pelagos LHD. With live photographs! The first Tudor with a destro crown position & a numbered edition.

Left-handed Bee’s Knees

Tudor unleashes effortless coolness on the minds of Tudormaniacs worldwide with the Pelagos Left-Hand Drive (Or LHD).

Tudor Makes a Left

As the new Tudor Pelagos LHD hits stores, Revolution UK Editor, Tracey Llewellyn, gives her first impressions.

Left Handed Compliment

The Tudor Pelagos LHD - a particular take on the new timepiece from Keith W. Strandberg, editor-in-chief, Revolution USA.

HANDS ON: First look at the Tudor Pelagos LHD – live video, pics, price

Once again, Tudor has surprised and tempted us with a brand new release just before Christmas – the Tudor Pelagos LHD. On the whole it’s the same Pelagos we know and love, with just a few tweaks – but these small changes combine to show the watch in a completely new light. [su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/192079280″] First of all, … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: First look at the Tudor Pelagos LHD – live video, pics, price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: Tudor shows its age with the Black Bay Bronze

The story in a second Yet again, Tudor has delivered one of the most talked about watches of 2016. If you’d asked me in the early months of 2016 if the bronze trend had a future, I’d have said no. To all intents and purposes the craze, spearheaded by Panerai, was on the wane. Sure, the … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Tudor shows its age with the Black Bay Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Spot the Watch: Interesting watch scene spotted in XXX: Return of Xander Cage

We spotted an interesting watch related scene during the trailer of XXX: Return of Xander Cage, which seems to pay homage to James Bond.

HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update – the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41

There are two main contenders for the title of ‘most recognisable watch in the world’, both of them made by Rolex. Naturally, the Submariner has a good shot at the title, but for me, the clear winner is the Datejust. First introduced in 1945, it includes one of the most useful and ubiquitous complications – a date … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The most iconic Rolex gets an update – the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Rodger Corser on acting, coming home and Tudor Black Bay watches

I first noticed it for a split-second in Channel 9’s new show Doctor Doctor. Pause. Rewind. Yep, there was no mistaking the black bezel and dial on the wrist of Hugh Knight (the titular doctor) – definitely a Tudor Black Bay. I filed that knowledge away in the part of my brain dedicated to celebrity … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Rodger Corser on acting, coming home and Tudor Black Bay watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Pensioner Discovers his £69 Explorer Dial 1963 Rolex Submariner now worth over £100,000

A pensioner narrowly avoids losing 95% of the value of his Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 purchased for £69 in 1966. Today, it's worth over £100,000.

Kickstarter Watch of the Week: Hamtun H1 Grade 5 Titanium Automatic Dive Watch

there are many minimalist Kickstarter watches right now but few use high-grade titanium with matte ceramic bezel at 20ATM depth rating like the Hamtun H1

LIST: 4 ways the Tudor Pelagos can go from desk to diver without missing a beat

Are you sitting down? You’d better be, because I’m about to drop a truth bomb of bunker-busting proportions. Most dive watches out there in the real world never see anything deeper than the local pool. Shocking, I know. The truth is, there’s plenty of dive watches out there that look the business, but are less … ContinuedThe post LIST: 4 ways the Tudor Pelagos can go from desk to diver without missing a beat appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

WIN: Complete our survey and you could win the Oris Divers Sixty-Five 42mm OR the sold out bronze Carl Brashear Limited Edition

Time is more precious than ever, which is why when we ask for 10 minutes of yours, we want to make sure it’s worth your while. In our first ever survey in 2015, we offered the first blue Tudor Pelagos to land in Australia as a prize for telling us your thoughts and to share where you’re … ContinuedThe post WIN: Complete our survey and you could win the Oris Divers Sixty-Five 42mm OR the sold out bronze Carl Brashear Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: Good things come in small packages – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36

The story in a second: The Black Bay 36 is an outstanding watch – but is it a Black Bay, and does that even matter? When I first laid eyes the Tudor Black Bay 36 it was during a photo session at Baselworld. I saw it cold, without the watch being contextualised by Tudor staff … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Good things come in small packages – the Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: New kid on the (luxury steel sports) block – the Piaget Polo S

In one of the more unexpected watch releases of the year, Piaget – makers of slender dress watches par excellence – muscled into the crowded and competitive high-end steel sports watch category. The Polo S puts the Geneva-based brand up against popular options such as the Patek Philippe Nautilus (and Aquanaut) models, as well as … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: New kid on the (luxury steel sports) block – the Piaget Polo S appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Video: Three Epic Dive Watches x The World’s First Artificial Surf Lake

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The biggest (bronzest) Tudor yet, meet the Black Bay Bronze

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/159277925″] After four years of Black Bay releases we expected the collection to take a well-earned rest on the Tudor bench in 2016. Well, that didn’t happen. Not only did the entire collection get an in-house upgrade and a new blacked-out model, but it was also given a bulkier, bronzed body. Meet the big daddy of … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The biggest (bronzest) Tudor yet, meet the Black Bay Bronze appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

From Fifty Fathoms to X Fathoms