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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Video: How Harry Winston’s New Opus XIII WorksMay 21, 2013 By 1 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...] Omega Unveils Seamaster 15,000 Gauss, the World’s Most Antimagnetic WatchMarch 18, 2013 By 7 Comments  Omega, which pioneered the use of innovative new materials and technologies in watchmaking, has introduced perhaps its most impressive technological accomplishment in recent years, the development of a wristwatch that is resistant to magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss, a level far exceeding that of any other watch. … [Read more...] Richard Mille’s New RM 011 Brings Another F1 Material to WatchmakingFebruary 12, 2013 By 1 Comment  Richard Mille has long been at the forefront of introducing new materials into watchmaking, particularly those used in the world of Formula One auto racing. At this year's SIHH, the brand introduced yet another first in that area: the new RM 011 Flyback Chronograph, the first watch with a case made of brown silicon nitride. … [Read more...] Leather and Lugs: The Making of a Hermès Watch StrapJanuary 14, 2013 By 2 Comments  Watch straps usually play second fiddle to the watches they hold in place. Not at La Montre Hermès, which takes its leather goods as seriously as it does its watchmaking. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, Gisbert Brunner explores how a fine leather watch strap is crafted. … [Read more...] Chimes and Birdsong: Jaquet Droz’s Bird RepeaterOctober 26, 2012 By 9 Comments  Jaquet Droz has channeled the spirit of its namesake, the 18th-century inventor renowned for his complicated automatons and musical clockworks — many of them using singing birds — with its new ultra-complicated timepiece, the Bird Repeater. … [Read more...] Bonus Audio: Excerpts from Our Interview with Festina Group’s Jean-Claude SchwarzSeptember 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment  In the September-October 2012 issue of WatchTime, on sale September 11, executive editor Norma Buchanan profiles the Festina Group, one of the few companies that make movements, including hairsprings, from scratch, and hopes to cash in on cutbacks by the Swatch Group. Click below the photos to listen to audio outtakes from her exclusive interview with Festina Group's Swiss CEO Jean-Claude Schwarz. … [Read more...] Tech Talk: Montblanc’s TimeWriter II Chronographe Bi-Fréquence 1000July 23, 2012 By 1 Comment  If three watches constitute a trend, then measuring milliseconds, or 1/1,000s of a second, is a trend. Two watch brands, each with high-speed horological histories, have launched mechanical chronographs claimed to be capable of accurately measuring 1/1,000s of a second. Last year, TAG Heuer debuted its Mikrotimer Flying 1000 Concept Chronograph, followed this year by the even faster Mikrogirder. … [Read more...] Controlled Chaos: Harry Winston’s Opus XIJuly 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment  For a couple of seconds every hour, the dial looks like a mess, but then all is made clear. Meet the Harry Winston Opus XI. Click here to read WatchTime writer Martina Richter's in-depth report on the watch for our July-August issue, along with a video of how its ultra-complicated movement works. … [Read more...] Hard Timers: How Hublot Conjured its Magic GoldMay 14, 2012 By 2 Comments  The Hublot brand is known for its use of unusual materials, including cermet (a mix of ceramic and metal), tungsten, and something the brand named “Hublonium” (an alloy of magnesium and aluminum). Now the company has unveiled one more: a very hard and therefore scratch-resistant alloy of gold Hublot has dubbed “Magic Gold.” Click here to read Gisbert Brunner's report on how Hublot creates … [Read more...] Hydromechanical Horology: Inside the New HYT H1April 23, 2012 By 4 Comments  One of the most talked-about timepieces of the 2012 Baselworld watch fair was the HYT H1, an unusual-looking watch that indicates the time by means of two liquids — one green, one clear — that flow through a tiny tube along a peripheral hours scale. WatchTime technical editor Mike Disher explores the technology behind the watch and its movement, and we provide wallpaper images, prices, and an … [Read more...] De Bethune Demonstrates Résonique High-Frequency Escapement BreakthroughJanuary 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment For the past several years, De Bethune has focused its research efforts on developing super-high-frequency escapements. Currently, most escapements operate at 18,000 to 36,000 vph (2.5 to 5 Hz). In 2006, De Bethune demonstrated an experimental 72,000 vph (10 Hz) silicon escapement. Their latest efforts involve engineers, watchmakers, and a physicist, all working to develop a next-gen escapement … [Read more...] Bell & Ross Opens its Online Store on FacebookNovember 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment Always an online leader, Bell & Ross now makes its online shop available on its Facebook page. The online shop is available to residents of the USA and Europe. Now using Facebook, fans can get the latest information, browse the Bell & Ross line, share favorites, and purchase timepieces directly. Click the "e-Boutique" tab on the brand's Facebook page, or click here to visit now. … [Read more...] Citizen Launches Official Facebook and Twitter PagesAugust 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment 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...] WatchTime’s August iPad App is Now AvailableJuly 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment In this issue we take an in-depth look at one of the most important watches of the year, Patek Philippe's new reference 5270 perpetual calendar chronograph with in-house movement. We test Zenith’s Captain Grande Date Moonphase and the Cartier Calibre de Cartier with the brand's first in-house automatic movement. Our Baselworld review presents 40 new watches and Joe Thompson's Baselworld business … [Read more...] Bell & Ross Launches New WebsiteMay 17, 2011 By 1 Comment Bell & Ross is an online pioneer. In 1999 it was among the first brands to create its own website. In 2009, it was the first to make all of its models available for purchase online. In 2011, the new ambition is to make the web the brand's greatest showcase, and to create a virtual web experience as close as possible to an actual shopping experience. … [Read more...] Hublot Launches Free iPad AppMay 16, 2011 By 1 Comment Following the launch of its iPhone application, Hublot announces the arrival of its new HD iPad application in the Apple App Store. The free app lets you view the Hublot collection, including the newest models. Watch Hublot TV, locate boutiques, explore the unique materials Hublot incorporates into its watches, and more. Find a link to a video demo inside. … [Read more...] Baselworld Offers App With 3D Map and MoreMarch 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment If you've ever tried to navigate your way around Baselworld, or any other enormous trade show, you know that getting from point A to point B can be a trying experience. To help make your journeys a little easier, Baselworld is offering a free mobile app that provides interactive 3D maps, a show guide, exhibitor information, a product index, and more. … [Read more...] Suunto Launches New eCommerce Web SiteFebruary 24, 2011 By 2 Comments Finland-based sports watch manufacturer Suunto has launched a new e-commerce Web site at SuuntoWatches.com. The site offers the full range of Suunto watches, which are designed for diving, training, mountaineering, hiking, skiing and sailing. The site offers same-day shipping, free shipping, and lifetime returns. … [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...] Audemars Piguet Launches its iPhone 4 and iPad AppJanuary 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment Designed as a playful variation of its website, the Audemars Piguet application enables users to discover a wealth of content and amazing graphics. The high-resolution screen displays signature models and complex mechanisms. The app includes films starring new models, along with videos highlighting watchmaking expertise. You will also find Audacity.ch, the online magazine with the latest news, … [Read more...] WATCHTIME BLOG “Superman” Henry Cavill Wears Omega at “Man of Steel” Movie PremiereHenry Cavill, star of the blockbuster new Superman movie, "Man of Steel," was seen wearing an Omega watch at the film's UK premiere. Cavill, the latest actor to play Superman and … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
WATCH TO WATCH Patek Philippe Ref. 5200 Gondolo 8 Days, Day & Date IndicationAmong Patek Philippe's new product releases at Baselworld 2013 was a timepiece aimed squarely at aficionados of classical, hand-wound watches: the Ref. 5200 Gondolo 8 Days, Day and Date Indication, which features the Gondolo … [Read More...] More Watches To WatchFACETIME PHOTOS Facetime June 15Welcome to another installment of Facetime! Thanks to Matthew Marcus, Jason Stanford, and Hamed Abbas for the great pictures! As … [Read More...] WATCH WALLPAPER Watch Wallpaper: A. Lange & Söhne Watches in Basic BlackLike many luxury watch brands, Germany's A. Lange & Söhne has embraced the all-black color scheme as a sleek, elegant look for several of its timepieces. Click here to find downloadable wallpaper … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
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