Only Watch USA Previews Just Days Away

The U.S. previews of the unique pieces to be auctioned at Only Watch in Monaco later this month will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 9 at Westime Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, and during the same hours on Monday, September 12 at Antiquorum Auctioneers at 595 Madison Ave. in New York City. Find helpful links inside. … [Read more...]

Citizen Launches Official Facebook and Twitter Pages

Citizen has announced the launch of official pages on Facebook and Twitter. In coming months look for the brand to share exclusive photos and interviews with brand ambassadors, new product previews, and exciting promotions. You can like Citizen at Facebook here and follow them on Twitter here. … [Read more...]

World #1 Novak Djokovic is Newest Audemars Piguet Ambassador

As the U.S. Open gets under way in Flushing Meadows, Audemars Piguet has announced that the world’s number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic, has joined the brand as its latest Ambassador. Seeded number 1 at the U.S. Open, Djokovic has enjoyed an exceptional 2011 season, running his record to 57-2, including five wins over former #1 Rafael Nadal. … [Read more...]

Quick Quiz: Tech Check

How well do you know the world that lies beneath your dial? Our quiz tests your knowledge of some basic concepts. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! Click here to take our quiz           … [Read more...]

Glashütte Original Creates Unique Senator Chronometer for Only Watch

Glashütte Original has created this "1 of 1" Senator Chronometer for Only Watch 2011. The 18k red gold case is perfectly sized at 42mm. On tap are panorama date, day/night indication, and a stop-seconds feature with innovative minute detent. Of course the case houses a 58-jewel certified chronometer movement visible through a sapphire case back. Find the wish price and wallpaper inside. … [Read more...]

Video Pick: Tempus II, the Fourth Dimension

In the Twilight Zone episode A Kind of Stopwatch, Rod Serling took us to a world where stopping a watch stopped time itself. What if that watch didn't stop, but simply ran very slow? The world might have looked like this video, where all manner of minor mayhem is revealed in incredible detail through the magic of super slow motion. … [Read more...]

Redecorate With These Watch Wallpapers

For your viewing and home decorating pleasure, WatchTime offers a selection of watch wallpapers featuring IWC, Lange, Omega, Vacheron Constantin, Ulysse Nardin, De Bethune, Audemars Piguet, and Parmigiani. These images measure between 2400 and 7000 pixels wide and are sure to brighten up your desktop. Click the smaller images to view the full-size versions. Happy downloading! … [Read more...]

Patek Philippe Creates Unique Ref. 3939 for Only Watch 2011

Patek Philippe collectors will want to keep an eye on Lot 30 at the Only Watch 2011 auction. This Ref. 3939 is a unique manually-wound minute repeater and tourbillon in a 33.3mm diameter stainless steel case with interchangeable solid and sapphire crystal case backs. The 28 jewel movement is Patek Philippe Caliber R TO 27 PS, stamped with the Patek Philippe Seal hallmark. Find the target price and … [Read more...]

Gérald Genta Has Died at Age 80

Gérald Genta, designer of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Patek Philippe Nautilus, IWC Ingenieur, Omega Constellation, Cartier Pasha, Bulgari Bulgari, and other icons of the modern era has passed away at age 80. Genta was born to Italian immigrant parents in Geneva in 1931. He launched his career as an independent watch designer in 1961, and in 1968 he designed the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse. … [Read more...]

Michele Sofisti Appointed CEO of Sowind Group

PPR announced in Paris today the appointment of Michele Sofisti as CEO of Sowind Group, effective immediately. He will be seconded by Stefano Macaluso, Managing Director for Girard-Perregaux, and Massimo Macaluso, Managing Director for JeanRichard and the Manufacture, who remain in their current positions. Sofisti will also continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer Gucci Group Watches and … [Read more...]

Bell & Ross BR01 Casino for Only Watch 2011

For Only Watch 2011, Bell & Ross has created the BR01 Casino. The dial is made up of three rotating concentric circles in pink gold. And yes, it does tell the time. Have you worked out how? We'll tell you inside. The 46mm diameter case is pink gold and PVD, and the roulette-themed display is powered by an automatic ETA 2892-based movement. … [Read more...]

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Panerai Regatta Winner Awarded Timepiece

Officine Panerai kicked off its title sponsorship of the 2011 Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge in North America on August 12 with the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta at Marblehead, Massachusetts. The race attracted 65 classic and vintage boats. On Saturday night, the captains and crews enjoyed an elegant dinner with honored guest and speaker, the legendary yachtsman Ted Hood. … [Read more...]

The American Heritage of Vacheron Constantin

The American Heritage of Vacheron Constantin is an interactive online event marking the intersection of the American narrative and the company’s unbroken 256-year history with the rich stories of the brand's American collectors. The project is a precursor to the official grand opening of Vacheron Constantin’s first-ever U.S. boutique, located at 729 Madison Avenue in New York City. … [Read more...]