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Spot the Watch: Chris Paul rocking a Patek Philippe

In an article published on NY Times on May 16, 2018, we spotted basketballer Chris Paul rocking a Patek Philippe Ref. 5130 World Timer.

IN-DEPTH: The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT Titanium

The story in a second: A funky and practical Hublot packed with style and substance. Launched early last year in Geneva, the Big Bang Unico GMT - which technically is a dual time zone watch and not a true GMT, as there’s no hand running on a 24-hour scale - is the first arrival in … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT Titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer – the Farer Lander GMT Automatic

Having previously reviewed the Farer Aqua Compressor Hecla, I thought it was time to explore some more of the British microbrand’s offerings. Enter the Farer Lander GMT Automatic, one of three pieces within Farer’s GMT Automatic range. As I unboxed the Lander, the first thing that grabbed my attention was the dial. Farer describes the … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: An affordable, colourful two-timer – the Farer Lander GMT Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Ref. 5524 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time

Effectively a new dial and case metal of an existing reference, initially launched in white gold with a blue dial, what makes this new version of the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time really interesting is the way it was unveiled, and the sister piece that accompanies it. It’s hard to believe, but Patek Philippe finally joined … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Patek Philippe Ref. 5524 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Unique Titanium 5524 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time to be Auctioned for Charity

HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT “Special” Limited Edition

In the wonderful world of Grand Seiko, if it’s not using a quartz crystal – and, yes, that includes the Spring Drive – then inside is a Caliber 9S movement. Introduced in 1998, the Caliber 9S is the staple of all mechanical Grand Seikos and forms the base for everything from humble three-handers to hi-beats … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT “Special” Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Spot the Watch: Robert Downey Jr rocks a Greubel Forsey for the premiere of Avengers: Infinity War

Robert Downey Jr chose to rock a uber cool Greubel Forsey GMT in red gold for the premiere Avengers: Infinity War. He plays Tony Stark aka Iron Man.

HANDS-ON: Top of the world – the epic, awesome Jaeger-LeCoultre Tourbillon Geophysic Universal Time

As far as boss complications go, the world timer is pretty up there. Not only is it technically impressive, it’s also visually arresting: the city ring and typically colourful layout make walking around with one of these on your wrist the watch equivalent of playing Beyoncé’s ‘Run the World (Girls)’ wherever you go. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Geophysic … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Top of the world – the epic, awesome Jaeger-LeCoultre Tourbillon Geophysic Universal Time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Orient Polaris GMT Review: Best Affordable GMT Watch?

Orient Polaris GMT Review - get the facts, stats, photos, and everything else you need on one of the most affordable automatic GMTs on the market. Even though the price is right - is the quality there? Find out right here on Two Broke Watch Snobs!

Review: The year of the Pepsi: hands-on with the Rolex GMT-Master-II Ref. 126710 BLRO

The Rolex GMT-Master-II Pepsi in steel made waves in this Baselworld. We take a detailed look at the watch, its history, and a hands on evaluation. Details with high resolution photographs within.

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.

VIDEO: Disassembling a Hublot Unico GMT to see how it works

When it comes to GMTs, you’d be hard pressed to find one as user friendly and as easily operable as the Hublot Unico GMT. As part of our mini-series, exploring some unique Hublot takes on complications, we asked the Head of the High Complication department Emmanuel Missillier how it works? The answer involves some intricate wiring, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Disassembling a Hublot Unico GMT to see how it works appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 Rolex GMT-Master II Lineup

Just the facts and and figures: A quick round up of all there is to know about Rolex’s new GMT-Master II watches from Baselworld 2018.

New Release: Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II “Root Beer”

We take a quick look at the other two novelties in the Rolex GMT-Master II collection that were launched in this year's Baselworld: the "Root Beer", in two-tone and full Everose gold option.

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.

New Release: Patek Philippe World Time Minute Repeater Ref. 5531R

Patek Philippe minute repeaters are as musical as their world timers are iconic. With the Ref. 5531R, the two complications have been merged for the first time in the manufacture's long, illustrious history.

HANDS-ON: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in Oystersteel (ref. 126710BLRO), with a Jubilee bracelet

You’ve either been sleeping or taking a break from social media to have missed the news on this one. As part of their new Baselworld 2018 releases, Rolex have released for the very first time a ‘Pepsi’ GMT-Master II in ‘Oystersteel’ (which is the new Rolex terminology for their 904L steel). Yes, a two-colour red … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in Oystersteel (ref. 126710BLRO), with a Jubilee bracelet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

New Release: A Tale of Two Pepsi GMT Watches – Rolex GMT-Master II and Tudor Black Bay GMT

We take a quick look at the two Pepsi GMT watches launched in Baselworld 2018, from Rolex and Tudor. Click here to find out what are the reasons that makes these two GMT watches tick!

VIDEO: 4 of the best Tudor watches from Basel 2018 – including the GMT that has everyone talking

I always feel a slight apprehension walking into the Tudor press presentation at Baselworld. My expectation levels are maxed, and I’m always worried that the new range won’t live up to the high standards of the previous year. And, as usual, I needn’t have worried, as Tudor’s Basel 2018 collection is STRONG. New dials, movements, … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: 4 of the best Tudor watches from Basel 2018 – including the GMT that has everyone talking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

New Release: Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-beat GMT “Special” Limited Edition

This new SBGJ229G Ceramic Hi-Beat limited edition speaks of both the past and the future and does so in the spirit of the 9S caliber that it celebrates.

Basel 2018: Oris - The Fourth Iteration

Oris’ manual-winding 10-day power-reserve movement now comes with a universally appealing GMT function in the Caliber 114.

Tudor at Baselworld 2018: The Complete Round Up Including the Black Bay GMT

VIDEO: The 5 big Rolex releases of Basel 2018, including a cool Pepsi and warm root beer, and a gem of a Daytona

Cola was the hot topic leading up to Baselworld 2018 when it came to speculation about new Rolex releases. Would the Big Crown twist the lid off a new ‘Coke’, a two-colour red and black Cerachrom bezel GMT-Master II model, or rather open a cold can of Pepsi, referring to the two-colour red and blue … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The 5 big Rolex releases of Basel 2018, including a cool Pepsi and warm root beer, and a gem of a Daytona appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

NEWS: Tudor and Rolex in the battle of the Pepsi GMTs gives Basel 2018 its first big moment

  In an opening salvo of releases that instantaneously became the first buzz topic of Basel 2018, Rolex and Tudor have simultaneously released ‘Pepsi’ GMTs; Rolex with a GMT-Master II with two-colour blue and red Cerachrom bezel and the Tudor Black Bay GMT, with two-colour red and blue aluminium bezel. The Rolex is one of three new versions … ContinuedThe post NEWS: Tudor and Rolex in the battle of the Pepsi GMTs gives Basel 2018 its first big moment appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.