THE UNSUNG: Unearthing bargain treasures in vintage stopwatches

We don’t talk about vintage a lot at Time + Tide, unless it’s a Very Big Deal, such as a record-breaking auction result. But what about the vintage watches that fly under the radar? Bargains are out there if you’re willing to put in the effort. To wit: vintage stopwatches are a fun, cool piece … Continued

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2 years ago

Hands-on – The Méraud Antigua Chronograph, With New-Old-Stock Landeron 248 Movements

While considering how to describe this new watch best, I got sidetracked thinking about how many vintage-inspired and retro-looking contemporary editions were so popular and unanimously accepted. What constitutes their appeal? Why do we keep saying how beautiful they are? Marketing efforts and sentimental issues aside, one train of thought suggested that the watchmaking business […]

2 years ago

Bargain alert: How you could snag 4 vintage Seikos for $44

In the internet age it’s become almost impossible to find a real bargain. People who don’t know what they have, can easily find out an item’s value with a quick search, and then throw their ads online with a firm price. On one hand, it’s hard to be angry about sellers getting fair value for … Continued

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2 years ago

Hands-on – The Funky Blue Zenith Defy Revival Boutique Edition A3690

What comes after gradient brown and burgundy red? Well, in the case of Zenith and the funky Defy Revival, it’s gradient turquoise blue, of course! Just as we suggested when we showed you the non-limited burgundy red edition, it’s not surprising more colours are following the success of the first one. And with a design straight […]

2 years ago

JLC launches new program “The Collectibles” where clients can buy certified and restored vintage pieces

“The Collectibles” program offers a curated collection of historic JLC models. The program is ongoing, starting off with an initial capsule collection of 12 timepieces. Each watch is vetted by JLC’s experts, and fully serviced and restored by their in-house restoration workshop. While there is much to enjoy about modern watchmaking, it is no secret there is a … Continued

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2 years ago

The new Vulcain Skindiver Nautique 38 is a ’60s diver dropped into the 21st century

The Vulcain Skindiver Nautique 38 is a reissue of their ’60s “sport chic” diver It is 1mm larger in diameter, but remains a faithful recreation Two dial colours: brushed blue and matte black The 1960s are the quintessential era of the dive watch. With new patents and inventions arising in the early 1950s, many more brands … Continued

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2 years ago

Hands-on – The New Colours Of The Cool Certina DS-2 Powermatic 80

You have to love the 1960s and the 1970s and the funky product design associated with these decades. Much younger generations dig the old-school stuff, too, making all sorts of fashionable revivals or re-issues – watches included – popular among consumers of a broader age group. You will find an array of highly appealing old-fashioned […]

2 years ago

Introducing – Airain Takes A Dive With The New Sous-Marine Re-Edition

By now, most of you will probably know the name Airain and indirectly, the close link to Lebois & Co. Both names have been revived as part of Compagnie des Montre Lebois & Co, or CDMLEC, which is owned and run by Dutchman Tom van Wijlick. Over the past few years, we’ve seen the iconic […]

2 years ago