How did watch prices get so high? The number one response from watch enthusiasts seems to be “greed” – though “maximizing profits” would be the politer way to say it. Looking at the recent history of watch industry growth, I don’t see evidence for greed.
‘Like a boss’ is a phrase we’re attempting to permanently retire at Time+Tide. It’s done. But there’s no other way to describe the way the CEO of Bulgari visited our offices. He did it breezily – the leadup was one or two emails, a request to book a place for lunch – but completely like the boss of an Italian luxury powerhouse that he is. In addition to his own presence, augmented always by perfect, perfect suiting, he brought some wonderfully complicated and impressive watches to showcase Bulgari’s latest gains in high horology. And, with the mechanical treasures came muscle, in the form of two 6-foot-something units. Oh, what a day. Starring the Daniel Roth L’Ammiraglio Del Tempo Minute Repeater, the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon and the Daniel Roth Carillon Tourbillon.
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Just a short time left in February & for your chance to enter to win a Stranger Ocean Predator Diver in this month’s aBlogtoWatch watch giveaway.
Earlier this week, we were fortunate enough to co-host an amazing evening in New York City with Omega, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Speedmaster. We welcomed more than 60 guests to the Soho Grand Hotel, where they were greeted with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a selection of modern Speedmasters. But there was a lot more to come from there.
Frederique Constant has a new version of its worldtimer watch called the Classic Worldtimer Manufacture, and it comes with a unique brown dial.
Many watch auctions appear to be dominated by notable sales of Rolex and Patek Philippe timepieces. And I’ve nothing against those two lovely brands, but the world of big auctions is becoming ever more monotone. Here are some genuinely exotic, decidedly out-of-the-ordinary timepieces currently on offer at Christie’s Important Watches auction, which takes place in Dubai on March 19, 2017.
Panerai releases yet another Bronzo. The Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo – 47mm (PAM00671), also known as the blue dial Bronzo. The practice of milking the cash cow is not any foreign, but is very likely to come at the dismay of early brand supporters, especially owners of the green dial Bronzos. The watch is identical to its…
Jaeger-LeCoultre did everything right at SIHH. Their collection surprised and delighted in equal measure with a little something for everyone, from high-end tourbillons to fresh takes on the feminine Rendez-Vous, and sexy new variants of old favourites (we’re looking at you, black and pink gold Master Compressor). But it was the trio of watches comprising the refreshed Master range that really stole the show. That’s not just thanks to their undeniably handsome looks, but also their smart pricing, and the fact JLC seems willing to listen to what consumers want, and offer an on-trend addition to their typically timeless fare. The only question left to answer is, which do you prefer: the Date, Chronograph or the Geographic?
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An iconic black-and-white portrait of Steve Jobs from 1984 shows him sitting on the floor with a boxy early Apple Macintosh computer in his lap and a simple Seiko Chariot model watch on his wrist. Part of why the picture read more…
Roger Dubuis has been on a spree of material innovation lately. The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Quatuor Cobalt MicroMelt which is the first watch in the world to feature a case constructed entirely out of cobalt chrome – a high-strength alloy that serves as a suitable backdrop for the watch’s impressive quad layout balance.