Pilots’ Watch Review: Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Chrono

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For the pilots’ watch review in our March-April issue, on sale now, writer Martina Richter selected two three-hand pilots’ watches and seven pilots’ chronographs to accompany a trio of pilots –  aerobatics champion Klaus Lenhart and his protégés Axel Schütte and Andreas Langer −  while they performed an aerobatic program, specially designed for our review,  in the skies above the … [Read more...]

New at Basel: Chopard Classic Manufactum with In-House Movement

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Chopard has added a new collection, simply called Classic, to its portfolio, with the first watch in the new line, the Classic Manufactum, making its debut at the Baselworld watch fair. The understated design of the watches is inspired by the pocketwatches of the Belle Epoque, which helped establish the reputation of brand founder Louis-Ulysse Chopard. … [Read more...]

Breguet Tradition 7047BR Tourbillon Debuts at Baselworld

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At the 2012 Baselworld watch fair, Breguet has introduced the newest addition to its emblematic “Tradition” collection, the Breguet Tradition 7047BR Tourbillon Fusee in 18k rose gold. This Grande Complication timepiece, which features a tourbillon, fusee and chain transmission, and a Breguet balance spring in silicon, joins the existing models in yellow gold and platinum. … [Read more...]

Boutique-Exclusive Ulysse Nardin Blue Toro Debuts

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Ulysse Nardin's new Blue Toro watch — a perpetual calendar with dual-time function powered by an in-house movement — is the definition of "hard-to-get:" The watch (Ref. 326-01LE) is limited to 99 pieces and available exclusively in Ulysse Nardin boutiques. Find wallpaper images and pricing inside. … [Read more...]

Baselworld Preview: Blancpain’s New Villeret Model

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Prior to the opening of the 2012 Baselworld watch fair in Basel, Switzerland this week, Blancpain has offered up what it refers to as an "appetizer" to the main course of new models to be unveiled at the show. It is the first model in the brand's Villeret collection to feature a flinqué lacquered dial, on which several layers of translucent blue lacquer are applied to create the effect of depth. … [Read more...]

Back is Beautiful: New Watch Wallpaper

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In WatchTime's March-April issue, on sale this week, we present the latest installment of "Back is Beautiful," a photo gallery of luxury mechanical watches whose exhibition casebacks are as eye-catching as their dials. Click on the link to download wallpaper images of five titanic timepieces from Breitling, H. Moser & Cie., Panerai, Patek Philippe, and Zenith. … [Read more...]

Richard Mille Tourbillon RM 052 Skull

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We're all familiar with skeleton watches, but Richard Mille's new tourbillon timepiece is more accurately described as a skull watch, hence its name: the Tourbillon RM 052 Skull. The watch, which made its debut at the SIHH watch fair in January, is being released in a limited edition of 21 pieces — 15 in titanium and six unique pieces set in rose or white gold. The watch's signature feature, … [Read more...]