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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Hublot and Manfredi Jewels Honor A Rod’s 600th Home RunSeptember 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment  On September 22nd at Yankee stadium, Hublot U.S. President Beatrice De Quervain and Roberto Chiappelloni of Manfredi Jewels presented Alex Rodriguez with a one-of-a-kind Big Bang King Power Black Magic created in honor of A Rod's 600th home run. At 35 years old, the Yankee star is the youngest player to reach 600, and he is one of only six Major Leaguers to achieve this milestone. … [Read more...] IWC Introduces Portuguese F.A. Jones SqueletteSeptember 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment  The Portuguese family of watches pays tribute to the remarkable seafarers of Portugal, but this particular Portuguese is a tribute to IWC's founder, F.A. Jones. The limited edition skeleton watch is equipped with the hand-wound IWC Calibre 98910 movement, which allows precise adjustment of the escapement thanks to a long index regulator. … [Read more...] Antiquorum Launches DirectBid Online Auction Platform TodaySeptember 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Antiquorum is launching a new online auction platform called DirectBid today. Enthusiasts can log on day or night and bid on watches on their own schedule. Antiquorum says the vast majority of the timepieces available on DirectBid will be affordable, and the buyer’s fee will be competitively low. … [Read more...] Ben Affleck Wears Calibre de Cartier for Opening of The TownSeptember 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment  When Ben Affleck's new film The Town premiered at Boston's storied Fenway Park, the star (and writer/director) was wearing a Calibre de Cartier in stainless steel with white dial. Affleck's crime thriller is set in Boston, and Fenway is his favorite ball park, so the non-traditional premier location makes sense. … [Read more...] Grieb & Benzinger Create Unique Skeletonized Chronograph “The Blue Wave”September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Grieb & Benzinger's workshop has created a unique piece for the discerning collector, called The Blue Wave. The 46mm rose gold piece features a rare Minerva monopusher column wheel chronograph movement created circa 1925. The movement has been hand skeletonized, hand engraved, and hand guillochéd in the Grieb & Benzinger style, resulting in a deeply-textured three-dimensional space that draws and … [Read more...] Records Fall at Elegant Inside Basel/Geneva New YorkSeptember 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment  WatchTime's Inside Basel/Geneva 2010 New York City event proved the most successful and most elegant yet as a record gathering of more than 250 enthusiasts and collectors enjoyed a refined evening (jacket and tie required) at one of the city's most prestigious private clubs in the heart of Manhattan. Sixteen leading manufacturers and independents showed their latest creations beneath an ornate, … [Read more...] Ulysse Nardin Unveils the Monaco 2010 Marine Diver Limited Edition at the 2010 Monaco Yacht ShowSeptember 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Ulysse Nardin affirms its place on the oceans once again as an official sponsor of the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show and celebrates the superyacht exhibition’s 20th anniversary with the new, limited-edition Monaco 2010 Marine Diver, to be unveiled at the show's opening today. … [Read more...] Jean-Claude Biver Receives 2010 Entrepreneurship Gaia AwardSeptember 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment  On September 16, Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver received the "2010 Entrepreneurship" Gaia Award for "his career as a whole and his qualities as a visionary businessman and marketing genius". The award ceremony was held at the La Chaux-de-Fonds International Watchmaking Museum, and the award was presented by Dr. Ludwig Oechslin, Chairman of the Jury and Curator of the Museum. … [Read more...] Bell & Ross Vintage Collection Launch EventSeptember 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Bell & Ross officially launched their new Vintage Collection with an event at the historic Cercle National des Armées in Paris on September 15. At the opening, the three Vintage Collection lines were on display: the Original, Heritage and Officer. These new timepieces draw their inspiration from pilot's watches of the 40s and 50s, and are all faithful to the original inspiration of the brand. … [Read more...] Images from Inside Basel/Geneva PhiladelphiaSeptember 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment  On September 16 more than 140 collectors and enthusiasts attended WatchTime's penultimate Inside Basel/Geneva show at the Down Town Club in Philadelphia. The energy in the room was high as guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, met fellow enthusiasts, brand executives, and leading independent watchmakers, and tried on the latest watches from the Swiss shows. … [Read more...] 30 Minutes with Lutz Bethge Montblanc’s CEO discusses the brand’s high-watchmaking ambitions.September 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment  When Montblanc unveiled its Metamorphosis watch at the SIHH watch show in Geneva in January, many believed it would be years before the exotic new chronograph would be ready for market. After all, the watch, with its 567 components, seemed hopelessly complex. The prototype on display was kept behind glass: it didn’t work well enough for a live demonstration. … [Read more...] Gucci Enters Grammy-inspired Partnership with The Recording AcademySeptember 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Gucci and The Recording Academy have announced an exclusive three-year partnership inspired by the Grammy Awards. This unique fashion and music collaboration will be brought to life through a special-edition collection of Gucci Grammy watches and jewelry designed by Gucci's Creative Director, Frida Giannini, proceeds from which will support restoration and preservation of milestone musical … [Read more...] Breguet Celebrates Aéronavale 100th Anniversary with Type XX Limited EditionSeptember 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment  The French Aéronavale celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion, it is partnering with its historical supplier Breguet to produce both a patronage undertaking honoring the Aéronavale's history and a new 1,000 piece limited edition Type XX chronograph that will be available beginning in November. … [Read more...] Peter Speake-Marin: The New ThalassaSeptember 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment  It is rare for one man to design every component of a watch’s case, dial and movement. Peter Speake-Marin's new Thalassa is such a watch. The harmonious design incorporates Peter's trademark elements, and so is instantly recognizable as his. The blued‐steel of the outer dial, hands and seconds wheel create a nautical ambiance which inspired the name "Thalassa", a sea goddess from Greek … [Read more...] Raymond Weil Anniversary ParsifalSeptember 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment  This year marks the 20th anniversary of Parsifal, Raymond Weil's most well-recognized collection. Named for a Wager opera and launched in 1990, Parsifal is Raymond Weil's flagship line. To celebrate the anniversary, Raymond Weil has produced an anniversary chronograph featuring six godron décor on the bezel and a signature lacquer crown with the “RW” monogram. … [Read more...] Piaget Launches New WebsiteSeptember 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment  This autumn, Piaget is launching its new website featuring improved ease of use, enriched content and enhanced interactivity. The look is pared down and restrained. The site is equipped with the latest HMTL technologies for content management and speedy loading. The home page orders information hierarchically to invite a guided tour of the site's clearly identified sections. … [Read more...] Who are Switzerland’s Top Chronometer Producers?September 12, 2010 By 4 Comments  Rolex, Omega and Breitling once again lead the list of Switzerland’s top producers of chronometer watches. Data recently released for 2009 by Switzerland’s official chronometer testing agency, COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres), shows that the Big Three accounted for 78% of all chronometer certificates issued that year. (A watch is designated as a certified chronometer if its … [Read more...] Scenes from the Pebble Beach Concours and The Quail Motorsport EventSeptember 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment  WatchTime had an opportunity to attend the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and The Quail Motorsport Event last month, in connection with Parmigiani's launch of it's new Bugatti Super Sport timepiece. This is a small selection of images from these two events. You may view additional images here. … [Read more...] Cartier Showcases Entire Fine Watchmaking Collection in Ten LocationsSeptember 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Cartier will preview their complete Fine Watchmaking Collection exclusively at ten locations throughout the United States for a limited time from October through March. The Cartier Fine Watchmaking collection timepieces are limited complications, and the entire collection is rarely seen in one location. … [Read more...] Peter Speake‐Marin’s New Marin 2 Mk 1 “Thalassa”September 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment  It is rare for one man to design every component of a watch’s case, dial and movement. Peter Speake-Marin's new Thalassa is such a watch. The harmonious design incorporates Peter's trademark elements, and so is instantly recognizable as his. The blued‐steel of the outer dial, hands and seconds wheel create a nautical ambiance which inspired the name "Thalassa", a sea goddess from Greek … [Read more...] WATCHTIME WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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