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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE RGM Launches the First USA Series-Made TourbillonApril 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment  RGM Watch Company announces the launch of America's first serially-produced tourbillon movement, the Caliber MM 2 "Pennsylvania Tourbillon". The company's new flagship mechanical movement will be produced by hand at its Lancaster, Pennsylvania facility and it will power a small, numbered series of watches available both as a standard model and as custom-ordered pieces. … [Read more...] Hublot and Bode Miller Team Up for World Cup 2011 SeasonApril 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment  After signing sponsorship deals with FIFA World Cup and Formula 1 racing, Hublot announces the renewal of its partnership with skiing star Bode Miller who became the most decorated U.S. skier in Olympic history with 3 medals in Vancouver. Hublot's relationship extends through the 2011 World Championships, where it will be the official timekeeper. … [Read more...] Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches Appear in Iron Man 2April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Three Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces co-star with Robert Downey Jr. in the soon to be released Iron Man 2. In the film, Downey, playing billionaire inventor Tony Stark, sports the Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX 3 Tourbillion in Platinum, a Master Grand Tourbillon 1833, and a Reverso Grande 985. The film, based on the Marvel comics super hero Iron Man, reunites the Oscar-nominated Downey with director Jon … [Read more...] Swiss Watch Exports Pick Up in First QuarterApril 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Swiss watch exports registered strong growth in March and for the first quarter overall. Exports to the U.S. were up 56% in March and 6.7% for the quarter. Though the numbers reflect improvements against admittedly terrible year-earlier figures, the results confirm that a recovery is under way, with exports returning to 2007 levels. … [Read more...] Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Silicon EscapementApril 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Montblanc presents the chronograph in its seminal form and makes it state of the art with a silicon escapement. Nicolas Rieussec registered the world’s first chronograph for a patent on in 1822. That first "timewriter" is reflected here with disks that turn beneath motionless hands, as the chronograph's inventor intended. Rieussec sought the ultimate in accuracy and reliability, and this … [Read more...] Chronograph QuizApril 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment  How well do you know chronographs? This week we look at technical, functional, and historical aspects of what may be the all-time favorite complication. So fire up your chronographs and see how long it takes you to complete this quiz. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...] Romain Jerome Eyjafjallajökull-DNA Unique PieceApril 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Before the dust has settled, so to speak, Romain Jerome introduces the Eyjafjallajökull-DNA, a unique-piece memento of the eruption that tortured air travelers and newsreaders the world over. The piece is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity confirming that the volcanic rock and the ash used to create it do indeed come from the infamous volcano. No word on whether delivery of the piece … [Read more...] U.S. Supreme Court Will Examine Costco Sale of Omega WatchesApril 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment  In a case that could have wide-ranging implications for so-called "gray-market" goods, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether manufacturers can use U.S. copyright law to prevent their foreign-made goods from appearing on web sites and store shelves at U.S. discounters such as Costco, Amazon, Target, and others. … [Read more...] Panerai Radiomir 8 Days Titanio 45mmApril 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment  For 2010 Panerai introduces the 45mm Radiomir 8 days Titano with a hand-wound in-house caliber P.2002/9 movement with hours, minutes, small seconds, date, and of course, power reserve - displayed via an indicator located on the back of the watch. The case is brushed titanium. … [Read more...] TIME TEST: The Name GameApril 18, 2010 By 1 Comment  Ever wonder how your watch got its name? Test your knowledge of watch-brand handles by matching these brand names with the explanations of the origins. Answers take the form 1-C, 2-G, etc. Good luck! … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Opens Flagship Boutique on Madison AvenueApril 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Girard-Perregaux continues its expansion with the opening of its first American boutique at 701 Madison Avenue, the prestigious home to some of the world’s finest luxury brands. The Leonori building, constructed in 1902 and designated a city landmark, houses Girard-Perregaux between 62nd and 63rd streets. All of the Brand’s collections, including the Haute Horlogerie models and limited … [Read more...] Lange’s New 1815 ChronographApril 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Lange's Datograph movement holds a special place in the hearts of many enthusiasts. When introduced, an image of the movement graced computer monitors around the world. In 2004, Lange launched the Datograph's little brother, the 1815 Chronograph, which uses the same movement, with some modifications, the largest of which is the absence of the big date. For 2010, the 1815 Chronograph gets an … [Read more...] Corum Admiral’s Cup Deep Hull 48 Limited EditionApril 12, 2010 By 1 Comment  This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Admiral's Cup, and Corum marks the occasion with a version dedicated to diving. The Admiral’s Cup Deep Hull features a 48mm titanium version of Corum's well known 12 sided case. The Deep Hull is designed to withstand pressures to 1000 meters. A helium decompression valve is located located at 9:30. The case houses caliber CO947, an automatic … [Read more...] The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Watch Company Financial Results for 2009April 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment  For the most part, the Great Recession of 2009 pretty much mugged corporate sales and profits. In the watch sector, for example, the Bulgari and Movado groups reported red ink for the year. But there were exceptions to the battered sales and profits syndrome. Fossil, for one, had its most profitable year ever. Here’s a survey of the full-year results of publicly traded firms who are watch … [Read more...] Antiquorum Auctioneers New YorkApril 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment Important collectors watches and clocks … [Read more...] Omega Supports Solar Powered FlightApril 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Solar Impulse is a prototype aircraft powered by the Sun, and on a clear April day over the Swiss town of Payerne, it took its first serious test flight. Seven years in the making, the goal of the venture is to demonstrate that it is possible to fly around the world using only solar power. The top of the craft's wings are covered with 12,000 solar cells, occupying a wingspan of 206 feet - just a … [Read more...] Sneak Peek: Inside Basel/Geneva 2010April 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Following a challenging 2009, the watch industry enters 2010 with a level of creativity and energy that seemed unimaginable 12 months ago. This was evident at Baselworld and SIHH in Geneva, where WatchTime and noted collector Jeff Kingston visited 50 brands to discover the most interesting and intriguing watchmaking achievements for 2010. … [Read more...] On the MendApril 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment  The Swiss watch industry has not recovered from the Great Recession of 2009. But Baselworld showed that it is recuperating. … [Read more...] Epos GMT Limited EditionApril 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment  The Epos 3400 GMT Limited Edition uses twin independent automatic ETA 2671 movements to present two time displays, each with a date. The primary time display at 9 o'clock uses a conventional three-hand twelve-hour display with center seconds and the date at 6 o'clock. The second time zone at 3 o'clock uses an Epos module to present a reverse or counter-clockwise 24 hour indicator with date. The … [Read more...] Something New from IWCApril 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment  IWC’s latest release has 550 parts and weighs a hefty 4 kilograms. It was three years in the making. It’s sure to delight watch lovers everywhere, though it does not tell time. It’s a book. As you would expect, IWC Schaffhausen. Engineering Time Since 1868 chronicles the company’s history from the founding in 1868, but it also includes an unexpected “book within a book”. More about … [Read more...] WATCHTIME WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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