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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Watch NewsWelcome to WatchTime's watch news section. Here you will find the latest breakng news about watches, watch industry updates, watch auction results, clock news, watch quizzes, technology coverage and more watch news. Video: How Harry Winston’s New Opus XIII WorksMay 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment  As per usual, Harry Winston generated a fair amount of buzz at the 2013 Baselworld watch fair with the latest timepiece in its haute-de-gamme Opus collection. This year's piece, the Opus XIII, turned heads with its 242 functional rubies and unconventional time indication by means of tiny, pivoting markers around the dial. … [Read more...] Antiquorum’s May Auction: World Records for Two Rolex Daytona Paul Newman WatchesMay 17, 2013 By 2 Comments  Antiquorum’s “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” auction held on Sunday, May 12th at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Geneva, headlined by a selection of vintage Rolex Daytona watches commemorating that model's 50th anniversary, and set two new world records, including the highest ever sale price for a Daytona at auction. … [Read more...] Ulysse Nardin Launches Marine Chronograph Manufacture With In-House MovementMay 16, 2013 By 1 Comment  Ulysse Nardin's journey toward more in-house movement production, a stated goal of UN CEO Patrik Hoffman, continued apace at this year's Baselworld, when the brand released the new Marine Chronograph Manufacture, its first chronograph watch with an in-house movement. … [Read more...] A New Case for an Old Classic: Patek Philippe’s New CalatravasMay 15, 2013 By 1 Comment  Patek Philippe has a well-deserved reputation for being rather conservative in its watch designs and rarely giving in to transient trends. Thus, even a subtle change to one of its classic models garners attention among watch cognoscenti. At this year's Baselworld, the brand introduced the new Ref. 5227, a Calatrava in a slightly larger case and a new, hinged dustcover over the exhibition caseback. … [Read more...] The New Omega Moonwatch: Speedmaster “Dark Side of the Moon” in Black CeramicMay 14, 2013 By 2 Comments  Since its debut in 1957, Omega's iconic Speedmaster chronograph, nicknamed "Moonwatch" for its presence on all six NASA lunar missions, sported a tricompax dial arrangement. In 2011, Omega outfitted the watch with a new co-axial movement and bicompax design, both of which are used again in the first Moonwatch with a black ceramic case, unveiled at Baselworld 2013. … [Read more...] Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta 3 Days Chrono Flyback Titanio (Video)May 10, 2013 By 2 Comments  Panerai has been involved in the sport of yacht racing since 2005, when it became sponsor of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. So it was probably inevitable that the brand, best known for its distinctive divers' watches, would eventually release a watch tailored toward yachtsmen. That timepiece, which contains a brand-new Panerai movement and carries the reference number PAM00526, makes its … [Read more...] Rolex Releases 50th Anniversary Rolex Daytona Watch at Baselworld (Video)May 9, 2013 By 4 Comments  Even before the start of the 2013 Baselworld watch fair, watch aficionados — and Rolex freaks in particular — were buzzing about the 50th anniversary of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, the chronograph watch made famous by actor and motor racing enthusiast Paul Newman. While most knew Rolex would commemorate the milestone with a special watch, many were taken aback by the timepiece the brand … [Read more...] Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Lambert to Become CEO of MontblancMay 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment  As our "Watch Insider" Alexander Linz reported as a rumor in his blog earlier this week, the Richemont Group has announced changes in its Group Management Committee that will result in new leadership at one of its luxury maisons, Montblanc. Click here to read the official release from Richemont. … [Read more...] WatchTime’s May-June Issue is On Sale Now!May 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment  The May-June issue of WatchTime is in stores now (and also on the iPad), featuring a test of the Cartier Calibre Chronograph, 39 new watches introduced at the Geneva watch fairs, a profile of the new Girard-Perregaux, a head-to-head test of manufacture chronographs from Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc, and more. Click here for highlights from the issue... … [Read more...] Farewell, Basel: A Final Photo Tour of the 2013 Baselworld Watch FairMay 6, 2013 By 1 Comment  Another Baselworld has come and gone, and while we will be seeing many new timepieces introduced there make their way to retailers' cases in coming months, it will be another year before we again see the new, larger Baselworld complex and the numerous redesigned booths. For those who didn't make it to the show this year, we've compiled a photo slideshow of Baselworld sights taken by our own Mike … [Read more...] IWC Ingenieur Chronograph SilberpfeilApril 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment  IWC upgraded its Ingenieur collection of sports watches this year, incorporating design touches inspired by the brand's new partnership with the Mercedes-Benz AMG Petronas Formula One racing team. Among the new models in the line is the Ingenieur Chronograph Silberpfeil, which pays tribute to a classic race car. The Chronograph Silberpfeil is named for the Mercedes-Benz W25 Silver Arrow … [Read more...] Vintage Breguet Timepieces On Display at New York’s Frick Collection (Video)April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment  New York City's Frick Collection, the art museum founded by Henry Clay Frick, is hosting an exhibition of historic timepieces, sponsored by luxury watch brand Montres Breguet and featuring several clocks and pocketwatches created by its namesake, legendary horologist Abraham-Louis Breguet and his son Antoine-Louis Breguet. … [Read more...] Hublot Classic Fusion Classico Ultra-Thin All BlackApril 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Not every watch produced by Hublot is a big, sporty, horological hulk suited for sports and adventure. Last year, the brand from Nyon, Switzerland released two extra-thin Classic Fusion Skeleton watches, one each in titanium and "King Gold" cases. This year, during the Geneva watch fairs, it introduced another model in a sleek, black ceramic case. The case of the Hublot Classic Fusion Classico … [Read more...] Germany’s Nomos Comes to the U.S. With Bauhaus-Inspired Tangente WatchApril 10, 2013 By 1 Comment  Nomos Glashütte, a watch brand very popular in its native Germany but not as well-known here in the States, is finally making a big push in America, beginning with its flagship timepiece, the starkly designed — and multiple design-award-winning — Tangente watch, which applies Bauhaus design principles to its dial. … [Read more...] Jack Heuer, Father of the TAG Heuer Carrera: The WatchTime Q&AApril 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment  In 1963, the Heuer watch company (today's TAG Heuer) released the first Carrera, a chronograph inspired by auto racing, which went on to become an international icon. As TAG Heuer celebrates the Carrera's 50th anniversary this year, WatchTime sits down for a candid interview with the man who created the Carrera, watch-industry living legend Jack Heuer. … [Read more...] Million Dollar Club 2012: Watch Advertising at All-Time HighApril 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment  In an exclusive report in the upcoming May-June issue of WatchTime, we reveal which watch brands are spending the most on advertising in 2012, a record year for watch-company ad spending, and we provide a complete list of the 60 brands that spent more than $1 million on ads. … [Read more...] Parmigiani Adds New Tourbillon to Its Pershing CollectionApril 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Parmigiani Fleurier, the boutique brand founded by master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani, has added a new limited-edition watch, called the Tourbillon Abyss, to its collection of Pershing timepieces, established in 2007 in a partnership with the prestigious Italian yacht manufacturer. … [Read more...] Historic Celebrity Watches on the Block at Antiquorum’s April AuctionApril 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Antiquorum Auctioneers' next “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” auction will be held April 10th in New York City. Among the many exceptional pieces offered for sale are several watches associated with celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment, including a rare Rolex owned by Charlie Chaplin and a Bulova owned by Joe DiMaggio. … [Read more...] Knights of Gold: Roger Dubuis Excalibur RoundtableMarch 28, 2013 By 2 Comments  With the new season of HBO's medieval fantasy drama "Game of Thrones" upon us, it seems an appropriate time to highlight a timepiece from Roger Dubuis's new Excalibur collection, the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Round Table, a limited-edition model distinguished by its 12 sculptural "knights" stationed at each hour marker. … [Read more...] Louis Moinet: Rewriting Chronograph HistoryMarch 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment  The Swiss watch brand Louis Moinet has unveiled an artifact that may change how we look at the history of timekeeping — a timekeeping device from the early 19th century, invented by the brand's namesake, that may be the first chronograph ever created. … [Read more...] WATCHTIME BLOG IWC’s “For the Love of Cinema” at CannesIWC mingled with movie stars at the Cannes International Film Festival last weekend, hosting an exclusive “For the Love of Cinema” dinner on May 19th. About 200 guests were in … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
WATCH TO WATCHPanerai Luminor 1950 Regatta 3 Days Chrono Flyback Titanio (Video)Panerai has been involved in the sport of yacht racing since 2005, when it became sponsor of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. So it was probably inevitable that the brand, best known for its distinctive divers' watches, would … [Read More...] More Watches To WatchFACETIME PHOTOS Facetime May 18Welcome to another installment of Facetime! Thanks to Pat Brennan, Vladimir Vakser, and Raef Wyatt for the great pictures! As … [Read More...] WATCH WALLPAPER Watch Wallpaper: Seven New IWC IngenieursAt this year's SIHH, IWC Schaffhausen introduced its revamped IWC Ingenieuer collection, with designs and materials inspired by the brand's new partnership with the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
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