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Jay Deshpande

Jay Deshpande is a contributor to WatchTime, reporting on industry news, notable collectors and horological history for the print and tablet editions. He has previously written for Boston Review, Publishers Weekly, Harvard Book Review and All About Jazz, among others. Jay's recent articles include features on the Smithsonian's watch collection and Winston Churchill.

Articles by Jay Deshpande

Brand to Watch: Angelus Returns

Baselworld is the peak time of year for the launch of new watches. But every so often it also serves as the coming-out party for a new brand that’s entering the market. Such is the case for Angelus, a name with serious watchmaking history. Angelus was a Swiss brand of some repute until (like many...

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Mar 14, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

H. Moser & Cie.’s Marketing Takes Aim at Apple

The smartwatch game has many in the watch world on the edge of their seats, and yesterday’s Apple Watch launch is only part of the picture. Since late last year, a number of watch brands in Switzerland (and elsewhere) have been mobilizing, figuring out new strategies that will allow them to compete with Apple’s high-profile...

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Mar 10, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Who Tested Your Watch? A Guide to the Watch Industry’s Quality Marks

People often wonder just how good their watches are. A quality seal can help provide an answer: it shows that the watch has passed a test for its timekeeping ability and, in some instances, the quality of its finishing. COSC and the Geneva Seal are by far the best-known issuers of quality certificates, but there...

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Feb 22, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

6 Things to Know About the Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane Grand Voyage II

Christmas really comes to Geneva in January, when a host of watch brands present their new releases in the city and get a jump on the spring fair in Basel. One of Zenith’s debuts this year was the Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane Grand Voyage II: a new, richly decorated take on the Christophe Colomb model...

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Feb 19, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Jaquet Droz’s New Bird Repeater Geneva

The Jaquet Droz brand has made a name for itself by combining fine watchmaking and elaborate mechanical inventions. Now Jaquet Droz has turned its attentions to the capital city of watchmaking. With the new Bird Repeater Geneva, the brand has adapted its automaton-bearing minute repeater to include some of Geneva’s landmarks.

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Feb 14, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Remaking Moser: New Owners Revitalize the H. Moser & Cie. Watch Brand

By streamlining production and focusing on profitability, the new owners of Schaffhausen-based H. Moser & Cie. hope to give the brand a second chance. In this feature we explore how the new Moser came about.

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Feb 14, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Close-Up: the $150, Swiss-Mechanical Swatch Sistem51

In this article, we explore what makes the Swiss-Mechanical Swatch Sistem51 watches fascinating.

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Feb 10, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

F.P. Journe Presents the Nouvelle Octa Lune

During SIHH in Geneva last month, independent watch brand F.P. Journe introduced updated versions of the moon-phase watch in its Octa Collection. The Nouvelle Octa Lune is available in two case materials. Its dial has been rearranged from that of its predecessor, and it’s now available in a larger size.

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Feb 7, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Bremont Introduces New Film-Inspired Kingsman Collection

In January the British watch company Bremont brought out a new collection of world-time chronographs. The Bremont Kingsman Special Edition watches were designed in conjunction with the new film Kingsman: The Secret Service, out this month from 20th Century Fox. The three new models, which are worn throughout the film by actors like Colin Firth...

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Feb 1, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

SIHH 2015: Baume & Mercier’s New Classima Collection

At SIHH in Geneva, Baume & Mercier presented its redesigned Classima collection. Targeted at entry-level consumers, the Classima line includes men’s steel and two-tone automatic models.

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Jan 29, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Not Just a Phase: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aeromoon

Hublot introduced a new landmark for the brand this January: its first moon-phase watch. The Hublot Classic Fusion Aeromoon prominently displays the phases of the moon on its skeletonized dial.

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Jan 27, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

SIHH 2015: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Mécaniques Gravées Collection

At SIHH in Geneva, Vacheron Constantin brought out two new additions to its Métiers d’Art family. Known as the Mécaniques Gravées collection, these watches apply meticulous hand-engraving procedures to in-house Vacheron calibers. There is a basic two-hand version and a tourbillon caliber, each with its own ornate designs.

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Jan 23, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

SIHH 2015: Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Grande Complication

Cartier’s headliner at SIHH 2015 was a new ultra-thin grand complication that showcases the brand’s technical watchmaking prowess. The Rotonde de Cartier Grande Complication has an automatic movement measuring just 5.49 mm in height. Its three major complications are visible on the skeletonized dial: a flying tourbillon, perpetual calendar, and minute repeater. These functions, coupled...

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Jan 22, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

SIHH 2015: A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater

One of A. Lange & Söhne’s introductions at SIHH 2015 was an all-new minute repeater. The Zeitwerk Minute Repeater combines a chiming mechanism with jumping displays for the hours and minutes. The simple, legible dial belies the complexities of its movement. This is the first Lange watch to combine a jumping time display with a...

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Jan 21, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

SIHH 2015: Richard Mille RM 19-02 Tourbillon Fleur

At SIHH in Geneva, Richard Mille introduced its new luxury ladies’ watch, the RM 19-02 Tourbillon Fleur. The watch combines a flying tourbillon mechanism with a distinctive automaton feature – all in a characteristically Richard Mille case.

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Jan 20, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

SIHH 2015: Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Astrotourbillon Skeleton (Updated with Live Photo)

At its SIHH 2015 presentation, Cartier introduced a new version of its Astrotourbillon concept: the Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Astrotourbillon Skeleton. The watch lays bare the workings of its unusual rotating tourbillon mechanism, suspending it in in the skeletonized movement.

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Jan 20, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

SIHH 2015: Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum (Updated with Live Photos and Prices)

Montblanc has launched a number of new travel-oriented watches at SIHH 2015 in Geneva. One of them, the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum is a new take on the world timer, showing the hour in 24 time zones at once.

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Jan 19, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Omega’s New Watch Certification: What Makes It Different?

In December, Omega and METAS, the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology, held a joint press conference in Geneva to announce a new collaboration. Starting in 2015, Omega watches that are badged “Master Co-Axial” will be officially certified by METAS, using a new testing system. But what does this mean for Omega, and for watch certification...

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Jan 5, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Hublot Big Bang Unico World Poker Tour

Hublot has introduced a new limited-edition watch for high-stakes poker players, the Hublot Big Bang Unico World Poker Tour. The watch adapts the Big Bang case with accents on the bezel for card players. Inside, it has Hublot’s manufacture column-wheel chronograph movement.

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Jan 3, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

A Look Back At Baselworld 2014: Tudor’s Heritage Ranger and New “Style” Line

Tudor, the Rolex sister brand, has added the rugged new Ranger to its Heritage collection, and introduced a new collection known as Style. We take a look at both in this article from WatchTime.

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Jan 2, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

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