Introducing: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Day Date Desert Edition
A new sandy-colored dial honoring a historic dive in one of the world’s hottest places.
Introducing – Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date Desert Edition (Live Pics & Price)
Blancpain proposes a new version of its Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date model, a retro-styled watch that wowed the crowds when it was presented at Baselworld 2018. This new edition, limited to 500 pieces, maintains its 1970s flair intact but opts for a more muted palette of desert-inspired colours. Most of you are familiar with […]
In The Shop – Vintage Watches: A 1950s Audemars Piguet ‘Oversized’ Ref. 5072, A 1969 Omega Seamaster ‘Soccer Timer,’ And A 1975 Patek Philippe ‘Grand Ellipse’
From dressy to sporty, we’ve got you covered this week.
Introducing – The Tudor Royal Collection
Tudor may be well known for its range of robust diver’s watches – the Black Bay, Pelagos and vintage Submariner models, to name just a few examples – but Rolex’s sister brand is recalling the style of its Prince Date-Day models with the launch of the new Tudor Royal collection. Available in four size variants, […]
5 of the best watches released in 2020 under $3k, including Grand Seiko, Bulgari and Monta
This has been a bountiful year for the horologically inclined, and full of surprises. We have gone shopping with the virtual Time+Tide gold credit card, and found what we think might be five of the best watches under $3kUSD in 2020. It is an eclectic selection, from established microbrands to tough divers and a flyweight re-edition from Bulgari. The choices are diverse, if not easy to make. A fool might suggest to double your budget and take two home, but play your cards right and your budget might stretch further than you think. Grand Seiko SBGP005 Yes, the first watch here has got a quartz movement, and I’m very happy to admit it is also my debut as a quartz fan, as a Grand Seiko quartz movement is something very special. But what we notice first is, of course, the Japanese mastery of case finishing and dial details. The term “Luxury Quartz”, coined by Nick Kenyon in our story on the SBGP005 here, might still be contradictory to some, but is spot-on for this vision in dark blue and steel that punches way above its weight. The case is the classic strong-sided design we know well, giving us that…
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Introducing: The Q Timex Reissue Digital LCA (Live Pics & Pricing)
Everything old is new again, again.
Hands-On: The Hermès Slim d’Hermès GMT In Rose Gold
My personal MVP of GMT watches in Hermès 2020 collection.
Hands-on – Oris Roberto Clemente Limited Edition
For some years now, Oris has committed to becoming a watchmaker that can “Change for the Better” (the brand’s new motto). In addition to create some rather cool and fairly-priced watches, the brand is also greatly involved in charity, with multiple non-profit organisations and foundations to help save the planet and the oceans (among other things). Think Carysfort Reef Limited Edition, the Ocean Trilogy or the Aquis Lake Baikal. Recently, Oris announced a new partnership with the Roberto Clemente Foundation, a humanitarian organisation named in honour of baseball player Roberto Clemente. And linked to this, there’s a watch, and a pretty nice one! Let’s have a closer look at the Oris Roberto Clemente Limited Edition.
In The Shop – In The Shop: The ACCUTRON Spaceview 2020 Limited Edition Deluxe Set
ACCUTRON officially returns with an electrostatic update and a new book that chronicles its 60-year history.
Introducing – Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon 5345 “Quai de l’Horloge” (Live Pics & Video)
Breguet is one of the finest manufactures of the Swiss watch industry and, as the direct descendant of the inventor of the tourbillon regulator, the brand has been exploring this complex mechanism in various models – such as the extra-thin 5367 or the highly complicated 3797. However, if there’s one watch that best demonstrates the brand’s mechanical virtuosity, it is its signature double tourbillon watch, which sets the whole plate in motion through a central differential to indicate the hours. Today, Breguet introduces a new version of this watch, a bold and mechanically fascinating statement showcasing impressive watchmaking and decoration skills. Meet the new Classique Double Tourbillon 5345 “Quai de l’Horloge”.