The popularity of dive watches is at an all-time high, and there are plenty of big fish in the pond. With stiff competition from all quarters, it’s always encouraging to discover a dive watch from one of Switzerland’s oldest and most respected brands that hasn’t strayed into inaccessible waters. Unlike the popular remakes of family […]
The film’s prop master talks Cartier, Swatch, and Francis Ford Coppola’s Rolex
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OK, this was a tough challenge and an ugly battle predictably ensued. Essentially, we scoured the vaults of Bob’s Watches and found some of the best Rolex GMT-Master options around. But which is the ultimate winner? From classic Coke to the freshness of the Pepsi’s iconic red and blue bezel, we’ll admit that tempers ran hot on this one as the Time+Tide team fought it out. Luke Benedictus’ choice: The cerachrom bezel Batman, ref. 126710 There’s one overwhelming reason that I’m rooting for the Caped Crusader here. Obviously, it’s got everything to do with the bi-colour bezel and, more specifically, the intersection where the two colours meet. Because, frankly, there’s some weird voodoo shit going on here. The two colours don’t actually blend together, but you have to really stare to see the dividing line where black hits blue. Like the horizon of the ocean, I can gaze at this for hours. Team Batman all the way. Price: $15,995 USD, available at Bob’s Watches. Nick Kenyon’s choice: The classic Coke ref. 16710 Don’t get me wrong. I love the classics. If it’s Vivaldi or Miles Davis, Oscar Wilde or Ernest Hemingway, Breguet or Dufour, the classics are enduringly brilliant because…
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For episode 117, we talk to the legendary New York multi-hyphenate about his first horological foray.
For watch enthusiasts, it’s always a pleasure to get a closer look at our favourite watches – especially when the watch in question is the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk. In his conversation with Mr. Macro himself, @horomariobro, Andrew gets a little more familiar with the Zeitwerk movement that essentially offers a digital watch in mechanical form. Within four masterful shots, @Horomariobro neatly lays out exactly what makes the digital display jump – and even digs into a hidden feature regarding the movement’s brake lever. AM: What are we looking at here? I assume it is A. Lange & Söhne. @Horomariobro: Yes! There are four quadrants to this video of my Zeitwerk. The Zeitwerk is a very iconic design that uses a digital display with a mechanical movement. The digital display numerals jump every single minute – and at every top of the hour, all the three digits jump together. In my shot I’m trying to show the mechanism in the movement, the remontoire, for the Zeitwerk is what makes the time jump. AM: Very cool! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time+Tide (@timetidewatches) @Horomariobro: The first picture on the upper left, that’s more of…
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Like many other members of the Swiss watch industry, Omega is no stranger to the concept of charity watches, which are created to raise awareness and raise funds in order to support a great cause. Since 2011, the Biel-based brand has been supporting international non-profit organisation Orbis, committed to preventing avoidable blindness in the world’s […]
Like many other members of the Swiss watch industry, Omega is no stranger to the concept of charity watches, which are created to raise awareness and raise funds in order to support a great cause. Since 2011, the Biel-based brand has been supporting international non-profit organisation Orbis, committed to preventing avoidable blindness in the world’s […]
Zelos Watches stand out for their well-honed design vision and obsession with details that puts them firmly on the microbrand podium. Elshan Tang, the owner and designer, releases a steady stream of new stock on their website, ranging from chunky bronze divers to dress watches with elaborate ETA movements. But whatever Zelos offer, it’s quickly snapped up, a fate that is inevitably set to befall their new Blacktip 200m Diver that offers superb value at just $429 USD. This watch sees them enter the highly competitive market for vintage-inspired skin divers. Refreshingly, they’ve done so retaining a clear Zelos language that’s devoid of homage touches. This is easier said than done, but Elshan manages to infuse the models with a distinctive identity that is instantly recognisable. The Blacktip 200m Diver’s 41mm case offers a strong medium build with a good fit on the wrist thanks to its short 47.5mm lug-to-lug measurement. The ergonomics are strong, particularly when combined with the wrist-hugging slim case that’s just 11.5mm thick. The case offers a sweeping ’60s skin diver shape with a delicate sweep and a thin bevel accentuating the strong line, ending in short downturned lugs and that classic straight lug opening. …
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Christmas is COMING. Yes, even in this year we are going to experience the delights of Christmas trees, the beach for the lucky Australians, and what will surely be extra lovely presents. So why not head over to our shop and check out these watch gift options under $5K that are here to spread some New Year Joy. Yes, of course you’re allowed to buy one for yourself, we won’t tell. As for shipping, we won’t make Christmas from here, but we’ll sure get 2021 off to a great start … William Wood Watches Valiant William Wood is, I admit, one of our favourite microbrands of 2020, with their sharp vintage designs in your typical ’60s tool watch steel case. It’s a different, vintage-tough sports watch where the details tell a captivating story — the reason why some smaller brands capture our hearts more than big-box multinationals. Behind the classic sandwich construction matte black dial with its vintage style, and fireman’s helmet logo, lies a story of family, heritage and the Fire Service that you can read all about here. Under the caseback you’ll find the solid Japanese Seiko NH35 movement, a bulletproof version of the well-known 4R36 automatic movement that punches…
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