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Have a heart – the Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex ladies tourbillon
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Have a heart – the Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex ladies tourbillon

In a world overflowing with safe-and-similar watch designs, Franck Muller is a breath of fresh air. As in this ladies tourbillon (a recent addition to…
If you’re interested in Geneva Seal standard watchmaking, this Louis Vuitton ‘high watch collection’ wants to meet you
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If you’re interested in Geneva Seal standard watchmaking, this Louis Vuitton ‘high watch collection’ wants to meet you

Louis Vuitton, the watchmaker. As time goes on, this statement is gaining credibility and intrigue. And intrigue is certainly the word I would use to…
The 3 faces of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Master Ultra Thin Enamel collection
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The 3 faces of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Master Ultra Thin Enamel collection

A few weeks ago we spent some quality time with a few friends and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest Master Ultra Thin pieces, with eye-catching guilloché enamel dials.…
5 of the hottest Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2019
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5 of the hottest Jaeger-LeCoultre watches of 2019

Editor’s note: There’s word on the street that Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 2019 collection is in town. And that word is from us, because we’re throwing a party…
The problem with bezel screws …
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The problem with bezel screws …

Editor’s note: Ahh, bezel screws. Along with date windows, nothing riles up the watch-loving populace quite as much as a misaligned, exposed bezel screw. So,…
INTRODUCING: The Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Flat Skeleton 5395
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INTRODUCING: The Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Flat Skeleton 5395

Last year, Breguet introduced a stunningly simple, surprisingly asymmetrical addition to the Classique family, the Tourbillon Extra-Flat. This year, at Time to Move, they’ve premiered…
Robert Downey Jr’s watch collection – something borrowed, something fake (maybe?) and something fantastic
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Robert Downey Jr’s watch collection – something borrowed, something fake (maybe?) and something fantastic

If you haven’t seen Avengers: Endgame, don’t worry, we’re not going to spoil it for you. What has become clear over the sprawling Marvel Comic Universe…
HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon – all the makings of a modern classic
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HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon – all the makings of a modern classic

A tourbillon inside a steel sports watch? On a rubber strap? It’s enough to bring a watch-purist out in a cold sweat. And when such…
VIDEO: A five-minute crash course on how a tourbillon works and what it’s comprised of
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VIDEO: A five-minute crash course on how a tourbillon works and what it’s comprised of

Editor’s note: If I look a little flustered and stiff in this video, it’s because I’m not entirely comfortable when I’m invited to get a…
HANDS-ON: The edgy, architectural Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon
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HANDS-ON: The edgy, architectural Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon

Hublot has been growing the Spirit of Big Bang line slowly and steadily, and though the SoBB Yellow Sapphire was quite the cool addition, this…
VIDEO: Up close and personal with 3 very complicated Vacheron Constantin watches
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VIDEO: Up close and personal with 3 very complicated Vacheron Constantin watches

A little while ago, I had a very good day at work. That’s because my job involved spending some quality time with three exceptional Vacheron…
NEWS: Peak ridiculousness achieved with the unholy fusion of iPhone and tourbillon
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NEWS: Peak ridiculousness achieved with the unholy fusion of iPhone and tourbillon

So, this exists. Look, I write about high-end mechanical watches on the daily, so I’ve got a pretty high threshold for the superfluous things in…
HOW TO: Get a job in the high complications department at Jaeger-LeCoultre
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HOW TO: Get a job in the high complications department at Jaeger-LeCoultre

As far as high-comps departments go, Jaeger-LeCoultre is right up in the most rarefied air of exhilarating places to be for a young watchmaker. But…
VIDEO: A closer look at Drake’s sexy Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon RM 69
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VIDEO: A closer look at Drake’s sexy Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon RM 69

In Las Vegas, a little over a week ago, rapper Drake was spotted wearing the Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon RM 69 at his concert at…
VIDEO: The disruptor – a closer look at TAG Heuer’s Carrera Heuer 02 Tourbillon in black ceramic 
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VIDEO: The disruptor – a closer look at TAG Heuer’s Carrera Heuer 02 Tourbillon in black ceramic 

Owning a tourbillon is a dream for many watch-loving folks. The little, eternally whirling cages, designed to counteract the effects of gravity on a timepiece’s…
NEWS: All watches sell at Sotheby’s auction of Robin Williams’ collection
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NEWS: All watches sell at Sotheby’s auction of Robin Williams’ collection

Last month, we filled you guys in on “6 oddball watches of an oddball comedian”, following the announcement that Sotheby’s would be auctioning various collections…
LIST: 5 utterly useless complications and why we love them
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LIST: 5 utterly useless complications and why we love them

The most straightforward definition of the word complication is “a difficulty”. But not to state the obvious, nothing is simple about being complicated. And as…
NEWS: If you’ve ever wanted to buy a gold tourbillon for $3000 you might just be in luck
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NEWS: If you’ve ever wanted to buy a gold tourbillon for $3000 you might just be in luck

Auctions can be funny things. Most of the time the coverage around watch auctions tends towards the record-breaking headlines – the most expensive this, that…
LIST: Never get bored in the boardroom again with these 3 takes on the Ulysse Nardin Executive Skeleton Tourbillon
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LIST: Never get bored in the boardroom again with these 3 takes on the Ulysse Nardin Executive Skeleton Tourbillon

There are two sides to Ulysse Nardin. One built on the high seas, and historically home to highly accurate marine chronometers. And another that pushes…
LIST: The 10 best independent watches of Baselworld 2018
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LIST: The 10 best independent watches of Baselworld 2018

The dust of Baselworld 2018 has finally settled, and while there was a ton of quick news to hammer through, there are certain topics that…
HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy El Primero Zero G
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy El Primero Zero G

Since the launch of the Defy 21 last year, and the shockingly innovative Defy Lab later in 2017, it wasn’t a matter of speculation that…
VIDEO: 4 great Ulysse Nardin watches from SIHH 2018
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VIDEO: 4 great Ulysse Nardin watches from SIHH 2018

Ulysse Nardin showed a refreshingly diverse collection at SIHH, with everything from clean, simple (dare we say, classic) designs, all the way up to the…
INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton
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INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton

For a brand with a long, rich history, Girard-Perregaux is a dab hand at the ultra-modern, as evidenced by this Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges…
HANDS-ON: Cartier’s complex marvel – the Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon
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HANDS-ON: Cartier’s complex marvel – the Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon

Here at Time+Tide we tend to focus on the simpler end of Cartier’s offerings, classic beauties like the Tank or the Drive Extra Flat. But…
HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Jumping Hours Tourbillon
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HANDS-ON: The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Jumping Hours Tourbillon

Earlier this week we showed you Franck Muller’s Skeleton Tourbillon, a sculptural wonder that let the movement shine. Today we’ve got a different take on…
VIDEO: Access all areas in the Franck Muller Tourbillon Department
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VIDEO: Access all areas in the Franck Muller Tourbillon Department

There have been big changes at the Franck Muller manufacture over the last couple of years. The once homely property on a hillside looking out…
HANDS-ON: The complete package – Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Tourbillon
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HANDS-ON: The complete package – Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Tourbillon

When it was originally conceived, the tourbillon was a technical solution to a specific problem — the impact of gravity on the accuracy of a…
INTRODUCING: The Cartier Drive de Cartier Flying Tourbillon
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INTRODUCING: The Cartier Drive de Cartier Flying Tourbillon

Last year, Cartier launched a brand-new collection: the automotive-inspired Drive de Cartier. However, unlike much of the brand’s other offerings which have cross-gender appeal, the…
LIST: You could buy one of these 5 watches… or put a deposit on a house
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LIST: You could buy one of these 5 watches… or put a deposit on a house

Australia’s property market is brutal right now, with some eye-watering prices and fierce competition. Even if you’re in a position to buy, getting some actual…
VIDEO: The most complicated watch in the world – the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega
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VIDEO: The most complicated watch in the world – the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega

Franck Muller has the impressive title of ‘The Master of Complications’ – and this wristwatch is the reason why. The Aeternitas Mega features a staggering 36…
HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01, now in a wrist-friendly 43mm
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01, now in a wrist-friendly 43mm

One of the watches I was most looking forward to seeing in the metal at Baselworld was the 43mm version of the distinctive Heuer 01.…
BREAKING: The TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 – a smart watch, a mechanical watch and a tourbillon, all in one
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BREAKING: The TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 – a smart watch, a mechanical watch and a tourbillon, all in one

TAG Heuer has just announced the “first luxury connected watch bearing the Swiss made label” and a new concept that allows you to change the…
WATCHSPOTTING: Which tennis player wears what in 2017?
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WATCHSPOTTING: Which tennis player wears what in 2017?

Editor’s note: Whether they know it or not, anyone in a highly visible profession is likely to have their wristwear critiqued by a cadre of…
ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 24 – Franck Muller Thunderbolt Tourbillon
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 24 – Franck Muller Thunderbolt Tourbillon

Silent night, holy night, all is calm, apart from the reassuring tick of your Franck Muller Thunderbolt Tourbillon. And let’s not for a minute – or five…
ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 20 – The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T Tourbillon
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 20 – The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T Tourbillon

Ah, the tourbillon! You should be so lucky to find one under your tree come Sunday morning. Dogma dictates that this little whirlwind is the holy grail…
INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Executive Tourbillon
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INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Executive Tourbillon

With a penchant for the avant-garde, Ulysse Nardin is a tricky customer to pin down stylistically. They’re most famous for their marine chronometers, but they…
VIDEO: “Is your 20k tourbillon of lesser quality?” Felix asks TAG Heuer GM Guy Sémon several burning questions on the Heuer-02T
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VIDEO: “Is your 20k tourbillon of lesser quality?” Felix asks TAG Heuer GM Guy Sémon several burning questions on the Heuer-02T

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/183285693″] One of the hottest topics at this year’s Baselworld fair was TAG Heuer’s ’20k tourbillon’. And that nickname is even more impressive when…
LIST: 6 watches for all 6 types of super-villain, just in time for Suicide Squad
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LIST: 6 watches for all 6 types of super-villain, just in time for Suicide Squad

With Suicide Squad in cinemas (and trending poorly on Rotten Tomatoes)  we’ve got bad guys on the brain, and we can’t help noticing that when it…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim – a smart tourbillon at a great price
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim – a smart tourbillon at a great price

Who knows what 4810 stands for, in the world of Montblanc? We’d wager about half of you know the answer is that it’s the height,…
INTRODUCING: For whom the bell tolls, the Panerai Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon
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INTRODUCING: For whom the bell tolls, the Panerai Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon

Panerai started out making the ultimate tool-watches. Big, beefy timepieces destined to be strapped to the wrists of serious men doing dangerous things. It’s upon this…
EDITOR’S PICK: Got any blacker? The TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Phantom
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EDITOR’S PICK: Got any blacker? The TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Phantom

Editor’s Note: Years before they disrupted convention with affordable tourbillons and smartwatches, TAG Heuer was breaking new ground, with the technically challenging, belt-driven Monaco V4. We…
EXCLUSIVE: Snakes on a plane, for the wrist! The brand new Montblanc Collection Villeret Tourbillon Bi-Cylindrique 110 Years Anniversary Limited Edition, explained
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EXCLUSIVE: Snakes on a plane, for the wrist! The brand new Montblanc Collection Villeret Tourbillon Bi-Cylindrique 110 Years Anniversary Limited Edition, explained

Montblanc is celebrating 110 years of fine craftsmanship with a limited edition of three timepieces. The Montblanc Collection Villeret Tourbillon Bi-Cylindrique 110 Years Anniversary Limited Edition…
HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 Jubilee Watch
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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 Jubilee Watch

This year Jaeger-LeCoultre’s SIHH showstopper was the stunning Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon, the latest evolution of their beautiful twin-axis tourbillon, first unveiled in 2004. Today, though,…
HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon
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HANDS-ON: The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon

A. Lange & Söhne is one of the indisputable heavy-weights of the watch industry, with a credibility and cachet rivalling that of Patek Philippe. And…
INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T Tourbillon
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INTRODUCING: The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T Tourbillon

The TAG Heuer Heuer-02T Tourbillon has been one of the worst kept secrets of the watch industry for the past 12 months. We saw pictures…
HANDS-ON: The Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari All Black
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari All Black

The story in a second: Meet Hublot’s version of a concept car – the MP-05 LaFerrari. We’ve explained the relationship between Ferrari and Hublot in…
VIDEO: Part 2, Richard Mille’s horologist explains the RM69 Erotic Tourbillon
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VIDEO: Part 2, Richard Mille’s horologist explains the RM69 Erotic Tourbillon

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/141790017″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] As we said in Part 1, the Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon was the most talked about watch of Watches & Wonders,…
VIDEO: Part 1, Trialling the Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon RM69 (with a stranger)
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VIDEO: Part 1, Trialling the Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon RM69 (with a stranger)

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/141435589″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] Without doubt the most talked about watch of Watches & Wonders was the Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon RM69, and for good…
VIDEO: Montblanc – What is a Tourbillon?
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VIDEO: Montblanc – What is a Tourbillon?

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/141413200″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] After running into a famous friend at the Montblanc booth we decided to answer a question we get asked a lot.…
HANDS-ON: The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Double Flying Tourbillon
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HANDS-ON: The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Double Flying Tourbillon

The story in a second: Everyone’s doing skeleton watches these days. Few are doing them as well as Roger Dubuis. Skeletonised watches have been enjoying…
EDITOR’S PICK: Montblanc Villeret Tourbillon Cylindrique Geospheres
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EDITOR’S PICK: Montblanc Villeret Tourbillon Cylindrique Geospheres

The burning question when ex-JLC wunderkind/CEO Jerome Lambert moved over to Montblanc was ‘how long until he starts ringing in the changes?’ The answer –…
OPINION: Skeletons belong in the closet – an open letter to the Swiss watch industry
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OPINION: Skeletons belong in the closet – an open letter to the Swiss watch industry

Dear Swiss watch industry, We need to talk about skeletonised watches. There’s a problem. I get why you’re making them, honestly. They’re a great way…
HANDS ON: The Vacheron Constantin Harmony Tourbillon Chronograph Caliber 3200
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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…
NEW MODEL: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst
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NEW MODEL: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst

This year the German house of A. Lange & Söhne celebrates their 20th birthday. Now, the house has been around since the nineteenth century, but it…
NEWS: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph released with Selfwinding movement for Watches & Wonders
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NEWS: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph released with Selfwinding movement for Watches & Wonders

Not content with kicking the year off with SIHH the Richemont group have added the all singing all dancing Hong Kong based Watches & Wonders…