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22.01.15

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HANDS ON: The Cartier Clé de Cartier

The brand new Clé de Cartier watch line is more (Clark) Gable than (Ryan) Gosling, which is extreme short hand for hot.damn.handsome . People…

HANDS ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton 8-Day Power Reserve

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22.01.15

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HANDS ON: The Baume & Mercier Clifton 8-Day Power Reserve

While it’s not a new piece (introduced at Watches and Wonders last year) the Baume & Mercier Clifton 8-Day Power Reserve is a stunning, stunning…

HANDS ON: The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Automatic Skeleton

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22.01.15

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HANDS ON: The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Automatic Skeleton

One of the watches we were most looking forward to seeing at SIHH was the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Automatic Skeleton – the Geneva brands brand…

HANDS ON: A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down pink gold.

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21.01.15

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HANDS ON: A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down pink gold.

A. Lange & Söhne have a great lineup this year, and aside from the stunning Zeitwerk Minute repeater it seems to all be about consolidation, with…

HANDS ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite

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20.01.15

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HANDS ON: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite

One of the watches we were most looking forward to seeing in the metal was the brand new, meteorite dialled Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Meteorite dialled watch.…

HANDS ON: The Vacheron Constantin Harmony Tourbillon Chronograph Caliber 3200

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20.01.15

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HANDS ON: The Vacheron Constantin Harmony Tourbillon Chronograph Caliber 3200

This year is a big year for Vacheron Constantin. And not just because they celebrate their 260th birthday. 2015 marks the biggest, and most impressive…

HANDS ON: The A. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater

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19.01.15

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HANDS ON: The A. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater

UPDATED WITH PICTURES AND PRICE. One of the standouts of SIHH is the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater. Today we had an opportunity to handle…

FIRST LOOK: The Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Dual Time

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19.01.15

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FIRST LOOK: The Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Dual Time

This year’s SIHH collection for Montblanc is a pretty packed line-up, with a lot of watches that have immediately caught our attention. The one we…

Watch Reviews

13.01.15

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REVIEW: The Tudor Style

Tudor had one of the most impressive, crowd pleasing lineups of Baselworld 2014. Everyone instantly loved the Heritage lineup – the Black Bay Blue and…

IN-DEPTH: The Rolex GMT Master II BLNR review

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31.12.14

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IN-DEPTH: The Rolex GMT Master II BLNR review

Ed’s Note: For today’s in-depth Rolex GMT Master II BLNR review we’ve done something a little unusual – we’ve handed the review reins over to…

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31.12.14

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REVIEW: NOMOS AHOI ATLANTIK

If you haven’t heard of Nomos in Australia, we wouldn’t be too surprised. The small (yet punchy) brand from the German watchmaking hub of Glashütte…

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27.12.14

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HANDS-ON: The Maurice Lacroix Gravity

One of the watches that most impressed the entire Time+Tide team when we saw it at Baselworld was the Maurice Lacroix Gravity (it’s only just…

YEAR IN REVIEW 2014: Letter from the Editor

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18.12.14

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YEAR IN REVIEW 2014: Letter from the Editor

The concept of Time+Tide in its most basic form was first proposed to me in a café. A café down a laneway. So very Melbourne, I know.…

IN-DEPTH: Bell & Ross BR 03-51 GMT Titanium Review

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16.12.14

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IN-DEPTH: Bell & Ross BR 03-51 GMT Titanium Review

True story – one of the first luxury watches I remember noticing and becoming infatuated with, when I first became aware of high-end watches was Bell…

REVIEW: Hands on with the Bell&Ross BR01 B-Rocket

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26.11.14

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REVIEW: Hands on with the Bell&Ross BR01 B-Rocket

In 2011, Bell&Ross caught the attention of both watch and motorcycle enthusiasts when they helped to create a motorbike that blurred the lines between cafe…

IN-DEPTH: The watch that can tell both Time and Tide, the Heuer Solunar

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13.11.14

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IN-DEPTH: The watch that can tell both Time and Tide, the Heuer Solunar

Since we posted the Jack Heuer ‘Times of My Life“ video on the weekend we’ve had several Instagram comments and emails enquiring about the ‘Solunar’ model…

FOLLOWER REVIEW: Soon’s Grand Seiko SBGR061

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05.11.14

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FOLLOWER REVIEW: Soon’s Grand Seiko SBGR061

Your name: Soon  Your watch: Grand Seiko SBGR061 Automatic What’s the story behind this watch? This was a combined Christmas, Engagement, Birthday and Valentines watch…

REVIEW: Hands on with the the CT Scuderia City Racer

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05.11.14

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REVIEW: Hands on with the the CT Scuderia City Racer

One of the great things about globalisation is that it allows smaller, nimble brands like CT Scuderia to exist. CT Scuderia is the brainchild of…

NEW MODEL: The Oris Aquis Date Orange (PRICING)

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22.10.14

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NEW MODEL: The Oris Aquis Date Orange (PRICING)

We don’t know if Oris ensured that their latest diver, the Aquis Date Orange was released in time for Halloween, but we certainly hope so.…

IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton GMT Review ref 10112 (LIVE PICS & PRICING)

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20.10.14

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IN-DEPTH: The Baume & Mercier Clifton GMT Review ref 10112 (LIVE PICS & PRICING)

Baume & Mercier’s Clifton collection was introduced in 2013 and draws inspiration from classic Baume & Mercier timepieces from the 1950s. It has been a…

IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Ranger Review

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08.10.14

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IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Ranger Review

Tudor is a brand on the up. And the key strength of the brand (aside from the production/design/marketing clout that being Rolex’s little brother brings)…

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02.09.14

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Australian launch of the brand new, all mechanical Swatch Sistem51 BLUE

Sliding the Swatch Sistem51 out of its box and strapping the black and blue watch onto my wrist was a pretty intensely nostalgic experience for…

THE RULES: The Ultimate Guide to Black Watches, Part 1 (The blackening process)

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20.08.14

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THE RULES: The Ultimate Guide to Black Watches, Part 1 (The blackening process)

BACK TO BLACK – Everything you ever wanted to know about black watches but were too afraid (of being called a geek) to ask… **Reader…

REVIEW: The Breguet Classic Tourbillon Quantieme Perpetuel 3797

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20.08.14

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REVIEW: The Breguet Classic Tourbillon Quantieme Perpetuel 3797

Breguet holds a special place in the world of fine watchmaking. Founded in 1775. Breguet takes it name from Abraham-Louis Breguet, an Eighteenth century watchmaker…

FOLLOWER REVIEW: Severino’s Glycine Airman 2000

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04.08.14

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FOLLOWER REVIEW: Severino’s Glycine Airman 2000

Name: SeverinoWatch: Glycine Airman 2000 What’s the story behind your Glycine Airman? My eye was drawn to Glycine when I was travelling in Australia and…

Opinion

29.07.14

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WATCH IN THE WILD: BREITLING EMERGENCY

Often, when you’re considering buying a watch you’ll think to yourself, “I wonder who else wears this piece?” We can all see that David Beckham…

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24.07.14

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THE RULES: Gold Watches.

It’s a sartorially treacherous world out there – full of fads, faux pas and fools. Watches are no different; there are unwritten rules about…

FOLLOWER REVIEW: Tom’s Omega Speedmaster Automatic

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09.07.14

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FOLLOWER REVIEW: Tom’s Omega Speedmaster Automatic

Name: Tom Watch: Omega Speedmaster Automatic What’s the story behind your Omega Speedmaster? Growing up in Poland behind the iron curtain I was very aware…

FOLLOWER REVIEW: Rick’s Vintage Baume & Mercier Chronograph

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26.06.14

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FOLLOWER REVIEW: Rick’s Vintage Baume & Mercier Chronograph

Name: Rick Watch: Vintage Baume & Mercier chronograph What’s the story behind your Baume & Mercier Chronograph? Since I was about 18 I have always…

First Look: 2014 Rolex Cellini Collection

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16.06.14

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First Look: 2014 Rolex Cellini Collection

For Rolex, product development is an incremental game. One year Rolex will release a new model, say in white gold, the next year they might…

FOLLOWER REVIEW: Marc Newson’s (RED) JLC Memovox

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13.06.14

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FOLLOWER REVIEW: Marc Newson’s (RED) JLC Memovox

Editor’s Note: Follower Reviews are amongst our favourite types of posts. It’s where Time+Tide takes a back seat and lets our readers tell actual…

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19.05.14

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REVIEW: The Longines Heritage 1935

As a brand Longines is a bit of an odd bird. In Australia at least they’re mostly known by their crowd pleasing collections, such as…

FOLLOWER REVIEW: Matt’s Bremont ALT1 World Timer

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28.04.14

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FOLLOWER REVIEW: Matt’s Bremont ALT1 World Timer

Name: Matt Watch: Bremont ALT1-WT What – is the story behind your Bremont ALT1? I’ve long been a fan of Pilot’s watches, beginning with my…

REVIEW: New Breitling Chronomat Airborne

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21.04.14

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REVIEW: New Breitling Chronomat Airborne

This year marks the 30th birthday of a staple in Breitling’s stable, the Chronomat. This version of the Breitling Chronomat started life in 1983 and…

THE STORY BEHIND THE JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO

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13.04.14

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THE STORY BEHIND THE JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO

The year is 1931 and we lay our scene in colonial India… British Army Officers found themselves in a spot of bother. During their regular…

FOLLOWER REVIEW: Alberto’s MB&F HM4 ‘Double Trouble’

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01.04.14

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FOLLOWER REVIEW: Alberto’s MB&F HM4 ‘Double Trouble’

Name: Alberto Watch: MB&F HM4 ‘Double trouble’ Location of shot Taken through a loupe system iphone camera mount at Baselworld. Why the MB&F HM4? Of…

BASELWORLD 2014: Day 4 – New Rolex Models on the Wrist.

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31.03.14

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BASELWORLD 2014: Day 4 – New Rolex Models on the Wrist.

Without a doubt, the booth with the biggest crowds throughout Baselworld was Rolex. And this year there was a genuine buzz, with some eagerly awaited…

REVIEW: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Blue (LIVE PICS)

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30.03.14

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REVIEW: The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Blue (LIVE PICS)

Introducing the Tudor Black Bay Blue. As a brand, Tudor is a lot like Rocky in that Rolex’s little brother is a Plucky fighter come…

FOLLOWER REVIEW: Nathans Omega Planet Ocean

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23.03.14

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FOLLOWER REVIEW: Nathans Omega Planet Ocean

Name: Nathan Watch: Omega Planet Ocean 45.2mm 2005/6 on a Hollows Leather, Horween Chromexel ZULU strap Location of shot At work in Haymarket, Sydney You and…

FUNDAMENTALS: What is a mechanical watch?

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22.03.14

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FUNDAMENTALS: What is a mechanical watch?

Up until the 1980s it was pretty likely that anyone wearing a watch was wearing a mechanical one. It’s a testament to how ubiquitous cheap…

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21.03.14

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REVIEW: The MBII, the Spirit of Bremont

At Time+Tide we’re all about stories. And when it comes to brand stories few have a better one than that which lies behind the Bremont MBII. The…

REVIEW: Sevenfriday – Fun, Fad or Future Classic?

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20.03.14

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REVIEW: Sevenfriday – Fun, Fad or Future Classic?

If you’re a; into watches and b; on Instagram – the chances are we don’t need to introduce the horological phenomenon that is Sevenfriday. These…

FOLLOWER REVIEW: Nick’s Rolex GMT II ‘Coke’

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20.03.14

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FOLLOWER REVIEW: Nick’s Rolex GMT II ‘Coke’

Name: Nick Watch: Rolex GMT II, dates from the early / mid 90’s. It has a “Coke” bezel (red & black). What’s the story behind…

FOLLOWER REVIEW: Morgan’s Omega Constellation

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20.03.14

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FOLLOWER REVIEW: Morgan’s Omega Constellation

Name: Morgan Watch: Omega Constellation cal 562 What’s the story behind your Omega Constellation? My Omega Constellation was a gift from my wife to mark the…