In The Shop – In The Shop: Introducing The Bedford Strap Collection
Casual, elevated.
Introducing: The Citizen Eco-Drive Caliber 0100, The Most Accurate Wristwatch Ever Made
There’s a new sheriff in town.
Hands-on – The Tutima Patria Now in Steel with Blue Enamel Dial
Tutima is known first and foremost for its sporty and robust tool watches, in particular, pilot or aviation-influenced timepieces powered by Swiss workhorses… However, the brand also offers elegant gold timepieces with refined in-house movements within the Patria collection. At Baselworld 2019, Tutima unveiled its first Patria in steel, offered at a much more approachable […]
VIDEO: Felix’s 3 over-the-top picks from Baselworld 2019
If you’ve been reading or watching Time+Tide for more than five minutes, you might have noticed that I’ve got something of a soft spot for watches that are both sublime and ridiculous. And honestly, Baselworld is the best place to see these rare, beautiful birds all in one place. Before they fly the coop into the boutiques, bank vaults and wrists of the international connoisseur cognoscenti. Now, before we get into the timepieces themselves, a quick caveat. When I say “over the top” I mean that in the best possible way. In many ways, this sort of horology represents the very best elements of the craft — artisanal skill and ingenious engineering meeting in the middle to result in something that transcends both. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 No one does diamonds quite like Rolex. But you know what, the thing that really charms me about this piece is the batons. Perfectly graduated rainbow indices. Amazing. Chanel Première Midnight in Vendôme Nobody needs a giant gold frog with a clock in its mouth. And that’s why it’s perfect. MB&F Legacy Machine FlyingT The latest addition to MB&F’s Legacy Machine line has been made with women in mind. A highly domed…
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EDITOR’S PICK: That time Batman and Kryptonite collided
Editor’s note: Batman has been on my mind a bit recently, what with his bracelet upgrade. Which brought back this photographic comparison from a few years ago. Cue dramatic theme music … Earlier this year, we witnessed a chance encounter between two giants of both the superhuman and horological pantheons. The showdown took place at dusk, on the shores of Lake Geneva, at Franck Muller’s Watchland. The combatants? None other than the Batman, in the form of Rolex’s GMT-Master II BLNR, versus Superman, in the shape of the Franck Muller Vanguard Carbon Krypton. The Rolex will be a known quantity to most, but just in case, here’s an excellent review by Bruce (Duguay, not Wayne). Its opponent, however, is probably new to you, a variant of Franck Muller’s sporty Vanguard, the Carbon Krypton. This eye-catching creation features a highly unusual case and dial combination of carbon fibre flecked with Super-LumiNova. By day, the watch is Clark Kent, with a good-looking face and a broad-shouldered 44mm body. By night, the watch transforms into Superman, suffused with the glow of deadly Kryptonite, making it look meaner than ever. In this battle, the winner won’t be determined by case shape or mechanical prowess, but rather…
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Photo Report: The Fashion And Watches Of Baselworld 2019
Straight stunners.
In-Depth – Patek Philippe Alarm Travel Time 5520P
In 2015, Patek Philippe stunned the luxury watch community with the unveiling of the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524. Polarising in its design, it was easily one of the most talked about watches of the Fair. Four years later and the Geneva powerhouse is at it again, pushing the boundaries even further with its […]
HODINKEE Radio: Episode 36: James Marsden
The actor talks about everything from how he got his start in Hollywood to how he ended up a total watch nerd.
Breaking News: Appetite For Salmon Dials Critically Endangering Wild Salmon Population, Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Reports
We’re sorry to report that there’s something fishy about those dials.
Introducing – Seiko Presage “Senbei” Rice Cracker Dial
Japan is a country of deeply entrenched traditions and culture. Seiko, Japan’s main watchmaker, has long capitalized on its origins to create watches that reflect this rich and complex aesthetic. The Presage collection, introduced to the world in 2016, has since been the expression of traditional Japanese arts, with dials made according to ancient techniques […]