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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE 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...] Concord Launches Two New Neo-Black C2 ChronographsSeptember 22, 2011 By 1 Comment Concord's new C2 chronographs present the brand's signature C1 design elements in a slightly smaller package. Where C1 chronographs come in at about 44 x 16.7 mm, the C2 measures a more manageable 43 x 12.75 mm. The prices are also smaller. The C2 debuts in October with two matte black models: one with red accents and one without. Find wallpaper and prices inside. … [Read more...] Marc Michel-Amadry Appointed Managing Director of Sotheby’s SwitzerlandSeptember 13, 2011 By 1 Comment Marc Michel-Amadry has been named as managing director of Sotheby’s Switzerland. Mr Michel-Amadry will divide his time between Sotheby’s Zurich and Geneva. Sotheby's said the re-establishment of a pan-Swiss management structure reflects the growing importance of the company's business in Switzerland and will enhance its ability to provide client services. … [Read more...] 2010: The Year In Review Quiz, Part IIJanuary 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment Once again we look at the biggest and smallest stories of the year. Were you paying attention? As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...] Concord C1 Big Date RadarDecember 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment Concord says the new C1 Big Date Radar is "endowed with a rugged look, a strong character and a distinctive personality." They have a point. The dial presents an array of levels and textures with hour markers that float above the fray. The 3.3 mm-thick sapphire crystal is secured by a bezel that is is straddled by eight black rubber-clad protective tabs, anchored by side screws. The price and … [Read more...] Concord Launches C1 Seafarer and C1 ZestJuly 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment Concord has announced two new versions of its C1 chronograph. The Seafarer features a "blue waters" rubber-coated alligator strap with contrasting white stitching complimenting white chronograph subdials. The dial finish is described as having a "structured fiberglass look." The C1 Zest sports a white strap with orange stitching and an orange honeycomb dial with black subdials. … [Read more...] Concord C1 Vintage ChronographJune 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment Angular, functional, faded jeans for the wrist. The C1 Vintage stainless steel case receives a blue PVD coating, giving it a deep gunmetal color. Then it's placed in a vibrating drum along with deburring chips, water and a detergent compound and subjected to over two hours of friction and rotation. The result is a shotblasted patina that mimics years of wear. Add a distressed leather strap and … [Read more...] Concord C1 MecaTech ChronographMay 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment The Concord C1 MecaTech chronograph presents a study in multi-level dial complexity. Every square millimeter offers a line, a texture, a non-traditional display, or a new elevation. The two-tone black PVD and rose gold case measuring 44mm x 16.7mm creates the impression of bank-vault security. A matte-black grid in the center of the dial provides the base for the arrow pointers that rest above the … [Read more...] Concord C1 Eternal GravityMay 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment Concord might have dubbed this unique piece the Time Warp. Just looking at it transports me back a few years to those giddy days of carefree spending. I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that the $1.2 million C1 Eternal Gravity was not created with the U.S. market in mind. As we all know, the watch words here (pun intended) are sensible, rational, and reasonably priced. … [Read more...] Concord C1 Biretrograde Limited EditionsJuly 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment Concord has released new limited edition models in the C1 line featuring retrograde day and date displays. The 44mm x 14.6mm case is available in 18K rose gold (150 pieces) and platinum (50 pieces). The day display is located at 7 o'clock, and the date at 4 o'clock. The automatic movement is a Concord C101 by La Joux-Perret offering a 42 hour power reserve. Below the 3.3mm thick anti-glare … [Read more...] Vincent Perriard Steps Down as Concord Global PresidentJune 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) announced today that Vincent Perriard, Global President of Concord, will leave the company. The Concord brand was re-launched with bold new designs in 2007 and their C1 Quantum Gravity Tourbillon won the design award at the 2008 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve. Concord will continue to develop the Quantum Gravity and the C1 collection. … [Read more...] Concord Adds New C1 Chronograph ModelsJune 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment Concord is adding 5 new models to its C1 Chronograph line: rose gold on a brown alligator strap, all black with a carbon fiber dial, the steel and white C1 Pure, anthracite gray, and orange highlights on an orange strap. C1 Chronographs measure 44mm in diameter and 16.7mm thick. Layered dials present time on a 3D palate. Each case has 53 components and is water-resistant to 20 atm. The 3.3mm thick … [Read more...] Concord Announces C Lab SeriesMarch 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment Concord announces the creation of C Lab Series, a special unit that will research and develop cutting-edge timepieces. Concord describes C Lab Series as a "hub of expression and design, whose mission is to transform watchmaking. In this testing ground of ideas, science and engineering become an art-form while research and development becomes a discipline in its own right." The C Lab Series will … [Read more...] WATCHTIME BLOG Kobold Offers Made-in-Nepal Soarway Transglobe WatchOn its newly launched website, koboldwatch.com, Pittsburgh-based Kobold Watch Co. is offering the new Soarway Transglobe to existing Kobold clients for only $2,650 (offer expires … [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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