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And one more thing… The last Zenith Defy Classics ever just dropped in collaboration with Fusalp

Zenith Defy Classic Fusalp I am by no means an avid skier. My first experience on the slopes was last year on a press trip with Hublot, my instructor bluntly telling me that my next ski adventure should also have an instructor on hand as well. But, in preparation for that first trip, I definitely was immersed in the … Continued

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Vintage Watches: A 1980s Audemars Piguet, A 1970 Rolex Day-Date, And A 1960s Meylan Chronograph

A pair of day and date complications highlight this week’s drop, but it doesn’t stop there.

Introducing – The New Sapphire And Ruby Editions Of The Patek Philippe 5271P

If there’s one watch that perfectly defines Patek Philippe, it has to be the chronograph perpetual calendar – a combination that was first introduced by the brand with the reference 1518 and which is now represented by the 5270. This watch debuted in rather neutral, slightly conservative editions but has been updated recently with far […]

The Spec Sheet: One Minute With The Most Popular (Rolex) Watch In The World

A small Datejust is an all-time classic, and in two-tone it just feels right.

T+T Holiday Picks: The best watches to gift for under $1000 (2022 Edition)

Editor’s note: The holiday season is upon us, which means it may be the time you are looking to buy a watch – whether as a gift for yourself or for a family member, friend or that special someone in your life. To make your life easier, the Time+Tide team has come together with their favourite picks at … Continued

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Introducing – The Finnish Connection – The Sarpaneva x Valtteri Bottas Kilpisjärvi

Switzerland isn’t the only place for watches… Neither is Germany or Japan. As we’ve seen countless times (here, here and here), watchmakers can be found in some rather unexpected places. And Finland does have its share of watchmakers. We’re, of course, talking about Stepan Sarpaneva. For his latest creation, the independent watchmaker has decided to […]

Women’s Watch Wednesday – The Spectacular And Resilient Montres KF EI8HT Lady

Montres KF is an independent watch brand created by German master watchmaker Karsten Fraessdorf in 2016. Renowned for his hyper-resilient, exposed, oversized and patent-protected Spirograph Tourbillon, Fraessdorf’s watches are packed with technical solutions, allowing them to be worn and enjoyed on a regular basis. The latest model to issue from his La Chaux-de-Fonds workshop is […]

Hands-on – The Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38mm Copper

It has been about a month since Girard-Perregaux introduced the wrist-friendly 38mm version of its emblematic time-and-date Laureato in steel with a copper dial, and we all had plenty of time to contemplate and express our feelings towards this watch. Back then, the overall reaction was highly positive. A month later, this Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38mm […]

HANDS-ON: The Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition is a sporty refresh of the best value Swiss GMT around

Special edition watches can celebrate anniversaries, achievements or celebrity tie-ins, but sometimes a special edition can just exist because the watch is special. Mido’s latest reference of the Ocean Star GMT applies the classic Pepsi colour scheme to their flagship travelling diver, injecting it with even more of a sporting attitude than it already had. … Continued

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Introducing – The Yema Wristmaster Micro-Rotor Limited Edition With French-Made Manufacture Movement (Live Pics & Price)

France has a rich watchmaking tradition and its ties with Switzerland are vibrant. Watchmaking developed in Switzerland after the French Huguenot refugees brought their watch and clock-making skills to Geneva. Although the quartz crisis crippled the French watch industry, things are changing. A “Nouvelle Vague” of French independent watchmakers and watch brands is emerging; among […]