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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE IWC is Official Timekeeper for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012January 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment  The Volvo Ocean Race is undeniably the world’s premier ocean race and one of the most demanding team sporting events in the world. Over the course of nine months, the teams will sail 39,270 nautical miles, crossing the globe's most treacherous seas. IWC Schaffhausen will be the official timekeeper for the 2011-2012 edition. … [Read more...] Richard Mille RM 038 Tourbillon Bubba WatsonJanuary 30, 2011 By 1 Comment  As I type this, Bubba Watson leads the Farmers Insurance Open PGA tournament in San Diego. [Update: he went on to win.] This year Bubba joins Rafael Nadal and Felipe Massa as a Richard Mille ambassador. Bubba is the longest driver on the PGA Tour, and if you wonder whether it is safe to wear a tourbillon while golfing, Bubba will prove that you can can wear the RM 038. Find pricing and picture … [Read more...] Lange Zeitwerk Striking TimeJanuary 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Striking watches represent the pinnacle of watchmaking, and at SIHH 2011 A. Lange & Söhne secured a position on that peak with the new Lange Zeitwerk Striking Time - the first Lange wristwatch with an acoustic signature. Capitalizing on the Zeitwerk's unique design, the hammers and gongs can be viewed from the dial side. Find pricing, wallpaper, and retail delivery dates inside. … [Read more...] Christophe Claret AdagioJanuary 28, 2011 By 1 Comment  For years Christophe Claret labored in relative obscurity creating horological masterpieces sold under the names of others. To date he has devised and executed 68 unique complicated movements. In 2009, the man behind the curtain released the first timepiece widely marketed under his own name. Following the "bravos", Claret is launching a second piece bearing his name. His encore is called Adagio. … [Read more...] Maurice Lacroix Launches New U.S. Distribution Under the Direction of Hartmut KraftJanuary 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Independent Swiss watch manufacture Maurice Lacroix has completed the restructuring of its North American market. Martin Bachmann, CEO of Maurice Lacroix and Hartmut Kraft, the CEO who re-launched Chronoswiss in North America, have signed an exclusive distribution agreement. … [Read more...] Vacheron Constantin Historiques Aronde 1954January 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment  This newcomer to the Historiques collection is inspired by a model created during the post-war years. Its pink gold 31.2 x 44. 55mm case embodies a complex construction. “Aronde” is an Old French word for a swallow’s wings, and it refers to the original double-rounded curve unfurling almost like wings along the case flanks. The opaline silvered dial is adorned with a fine hand-guilloché. … [Read more...] Panerai Luminor Composite 1950 3 Days – 47mmJanuary 26, 2011 By 1 Comment  One of the hits at SIHH 2010 was Panerai's Radiomir Composite Marina Militare. For 2011 Panerai presents a new Special Edition in that sought-after material: the Luminor Composite 1950 3 Days - 47mm. The new piece combines the lightness, strength and durability of Panerai Composite with the new hand-wound P.3000 caliber, which is designed and produced in the Officine Panerai manufacture in … [Read more...] Richard Mille Caliber Extra Flat Automatic RM 033January 25, 2011 By 1 Comment  Until now, the adjectives "round" and "thin" were not often found in close proximity to the name Richard Mille. The RM 033, launched at SIHH last week, changes that. Ultra-thin is clearly in, and Mille is not missing the boat. His caliber RMXP1 is a mere 2.6mm thick, and at 6.3mm deep, the RM 033 case is a wisp. Look inside for pricing, wallpaper, and more. … [Read more...] JLC Deep Sea TributeJanuary 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment  In 2008 JLC presented two faithful interpretations of historical diver’s watches, the Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1965 and the Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968, both of which proved very popular. For 2011, JLC introduces a re-edition of the 1959 Memovox Deep Sea, logically named Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea. Find pricing and wallpaper below. The Memovox Deep Sea was the first diver’s watch ever … [Read more...] Baume & Mercier Capeland Flyback ChronographJanuary 24, 2011 By 1 Comment  For 2011 the 180-year-old brand is launching a new chronograph in its Capeland line. The 44mm case, available in steel or 18K red gold, houses a La Joux-Perret automatic bi-compax chronograph movement with flyback and date. The dial offers a distinctly vintage appeal with telemeter and tachymeter scales. Blued or gilt Breguet hands complete the retro look. Find wallpaper and prices inside. … [Read more...] IWC Launches New Web SiteJanuary 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment  IWC has lunched a completely revamped Web site that showcases the full collection of IWC timepieces through detailed photos and interactive elements that let users experience IWC know-how virtually. The site is beautifully designed and incorporates HTML5, so it is fully functional on the iPad and other mobile devices. This technology provides an excellent foundation for continued innovation. … [Read more...] Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World TimeThe World Has More Time Than You ThinkJanuary 23, 2011 By 2 Comments  Quick: how many time zones are there? 24, right? No, wait... there are a few half-hour zones, so perhaps there are 28, or 30? Keep going. 32? 34? You're getting warmer. Read on to find the answer, as well as details on one of the hottest watches at SIHH 2011. Several wallpaper images, pricing, and the retail availability date are also included. … [Read more...] SIHH: Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso DuoJanuary 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Jaeger-LeCoultre created the first Reverso Duo in 1994 when they replaced the Reverso’s “shield” with a second time display. A single movement powered both sets of hands in opposite directions, with each display being independently adjustable. With this stroke, JLC reinvented the GMT watch. … [Read more...] SIHH: Montblanc Star World-Time GMT AutomaticJanuary 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Ease of use and user-friendliness are the top priorities for Montblanc’s new Star World-Time GMT Automatic. All functions can be operated via the readily grasped and screwed crown. Presented in a 42mm steel case, this piece is available with black or silver guilloche dial. … [Read more...] SIHH: Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo – 47 mmJanuary 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment  More than half a century ago Panerai produced a watch for the Egyptian Navy. This new model, bearing reference PAM00382, is a development of that original piece. It’s unique feature is that the case is crafted from bronze, a material associated since antiquity with the sea. Look inside for launch dates, pricing and wallpaper. … [Read more...] SIHH: Calibre de Cartier Multiple Time Zone Watch With Caliber 9909 MCJanuary 18, 2011 By 1 Comment  Calibre 9909 MC is the first multiple time zone movement to feature in Cartier’s Fine Watchmaking Collection, housed in a Calibre de Cartier watch. The movement is entirely developed and produced within the Cartier Manufacture. … [Read more...] SIHH: Lange’s New Saxonia ThinJanuary 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment  For 2011 Lange is redsigning the Saxonia family, and the new Saxonia Thin offers discrete luxury and classic elegance in a case that measures only 5.9mm thick. And at 40mm in diameter, the Saxonia Thin makes a stylish statement on the wrist. … [Read more...] Setting the Scene at SIHHJanuary 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment  SIHH 2011 opened this morning, and if the lines at the registration desks are any indication, attendance will be strong. To set the mood for the reports to come, WatchTime presents a few scenes from the first hours following the opening, before the big crowds arrived. … [Read more...] SIHH: Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 XXLJanuary 17, 2011 By 1 Comment  The Vintage 1945 collection is a modern reinterpretation of the spirit of an Art Deco-inspired model with a rectangular case. At 35.25 x 36.20mm, the generous dimensions give it a strong presence on the wrist. … [Read more...] SIHH: JeanRichard Shows Two New Bressels and the Highlands Sand Sports WatchJanuary 17, 2011 By 1 Comment  At SIHH JeanRichard is introducing three new men's models: the Bressel Homage "Daniel" is inspired by a Daniel JeanRichard pocket watch created in 1710. The Bressel 1665 Small Hour and Minute offers a distinctive time display, and the sporty Highlands "Sand" reinterprets the original Highlands from the mid-1990s. All three are powered by in-house JeanRichard movements. … [Read more...] WATCHTIME WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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