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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Sand Dude: Testing the Breitling SuperoceanMay 13, 2013 By 1 Comment  The modern Breitling Superocean is built to withstand the rigors of sea, surf and sand. See how it fares in WatchTime’s test, conducted by writer Alexander Krupp and photographer Nik Schölzel, and originally presented in this feature from our December 2010 issue. … [Read more...] WatchTime E-Special: Dive-Watch Double FeatureMay 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment  WatchTime's latest iPad-exclusive special issue is now available. Download the WatchTime app to read the WatchTime E-Special: Dive-Watch Double Feature, which collects two past WatchTime stories reviewing a total of seven divers' watches. Each watch was tested underwater by professional divers, and assessed for their comfort, legibility, and ease of use. The first story compares the Cuervo y … [Read more...] Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore DiverMarch 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Introduced in January at the SIHH watch fair, Audemars Piguet's new Royal Oak Offshore Diver joined the Royal Oak Offshore Grand Complication and Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph as part of the Swiss brand's celebration of 20 years of its Royal Oak Offshore watch. The new Diver is the third such model to be introduced, and the first to be offered in a ceramic case (previous models have had stainless … [Read more...] Master Makeover: Testing Omega’s Seamaster Aqua TerraMarch 6, 2013 By 2 Comments  In 2008, Omega’s Seamaster Aqua Terra watch was upgraded to the brand’s in-house Caliber 8500. How does the timepiece fare under WatchTime’s exacting scrutiny? Find out in this test feature from our April 2011 issue by writer Alexander Krupp and photographer Nik Schölzel. … [Read more...] Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Power Reserve Automatic Bronzo (Video)February 28, 2013 By 1 Comment  At this year's SIHH watch fair, Panerai put much of its focus on its Luminor Submersible collection of military-style diving watches, releasing three new models in three different case materials. The one that most evokes the brand's Italian navy origins is the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Power Reserve Automatic Bronzo 47 mm, with its dark, military green dial and bronze case. Bronze is a … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux’s New Hawk Collection Takes Flight in MiamiDecember 14, 2012 By 2 Comments  One night after its limited edition FOReverglades watch made its debut during the Art Basel Miami Beach festivities, Girard-Perregaux launched its new sports watch line, called Hawk, at a "watchmaking on the beach" event at Miami's Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Before the event, WatchTime sat with Michele Sofisti, CEO of the brand, who gave us a close look at the new pieces and answered questions about … [Read more...] Breitling Adds “Code Yellow” Model to Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel LineNovember 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Breitling's Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel model — a divers' watch with 3,000-meter water resistance and a carbon-treated black steel case — was one of WatchTime.com's most popular "Watches to Watch" of recent months. This week, Breitling announced the release of a new model, limited to 1,000 pieces, called Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel Code Yellow. The "Code Yellow" nickname refers to the yellow … [Read more...] The Sinking Man’s Watch: Omega Seamaster PloprofSeptember 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment  WatchTime's Jens Koch tests the Omega Seamaster Ploprof, a re-edition of a classic divers’ watch from 1970 with double the original’s water-resistance and a manufacture caliber. Click here for the results, along with a gallery of original photos by Nik Schölzel. … [Read more...] Breitling Superocean Chronograph M2000September 27, 2012 By 3 Comments  Many divers' wristwatches include chronographs, but few of them can be operated at great depths underwater due to the risk of water entering the case when the chronograph pushpieces are activated. Breitling has hit upon a solution to this problem in its Superocean Chronograph M2000, which, as its name implies, has a chronograph that is operable at a depth of 2,000 meters underwater. The watch … [Read more...] Panerai’s New Luminor Has Antimagnetic CaseSeptember 21, 2012 By 6 Comments  Panerai's newest Luminor Submersible model debuts a new technological innovation for the brand: a special case construction that ensures a high level of resistance to the magnetic fields, omnipresent in everyday life, that can disrupt or even stop a watch's movement. … [Read more...] Ulysse Nardin Launches Limited Edition Timepiece for Monaco Yacht ShowSeptember 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Ulysse Nardin, a brand steeped in nautical history, is participating for the fourth year as an official sponsor of the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show. To commemorate the occasion, the brand has introduced a new, limited-edition timepiece to its Marine Diver collection. … [Read more...] Graham Chronofighter Oversize ProdiveSeptember 6, 2012 By 1 Comment  Graham is best known for chronographs with oversized “trigger” activation mechanisms. The 45-mm Chronofighter Oversize Prodive takes Graham’s expertise in this area under the sea. The new line features the first chronograph proven to operate at a depth of 2,000 feet. Most chronographs can’t be used under water because the pushers are not sealed. The pusher on this model is. Graham’s … [Read more...] Breitling Avenger Seawolf BlacksteelAugust 9, 2012 By 2 Comments  The latest addition to Breitling's Avenger series of timepieces is a sleek divers' model outfitted in black and tough enough to descend to serious undersea depths. The limited-edition Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel is a professional-grade diver’s watch whose case — made of steel and blackened by means of a highly-resistant carbon-based treatment — is water-resistant to the extreme depth of 3,000 … [Read more...] Talking Watches With New Alpina Brand Ambassador William BaldwinJuly 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Recently, the sporty Swiss watch brand Alpina announced that actor William Baldwin (Backdraft, The Squid and the Whale, TV's "Gossip Girl") will be the celebrity brand ambassador for its new line of Alpina Divers watches. The brand welcomed Baldwin in a gala press event at New York's Maritime Hotel in late June. At the event, WatchTime sat down with the actor — a fan and collector of fine … [Read more...] Test: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Navy SEALsJune 13, 2012 By 4 Comments  Last year, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced a limited-edition version of its Master Compressor Diving watch designed with the input of United States Navy SEALs. WatchTime's Alexander Linz got hold of one and put it through our in-depth watch testing gauntlet. Click here to see the results, along with a gallery of great photos by Nik Schölzel. … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Launches Limited-Edition Sea Hawk Pro for World Oceans DayJune 6, 2012 By 2 Comments  Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux released a special, limited-edition model of its Sea Hawk Pro 1000m divers' watch at a special event at New York's Museum of Modern Art on June 5. Hosted by environmental conservationists Susan and David Rockefeller, Jr., the evening's highlight was the New York premiere screening of Mission of Mermaids, Susan Rockefeller's new documentary about protecting the … [Read more...] From the Las Vegas Watch and Jewelry Shows: Ball and BremontJune 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment  WatchTime is attending the Couture and JCK Watch and Jewelry Fairs in Las Vegas this week, and we're getting a chance to check out (and try on) some cool timepieces that we missed at Baselworld back in March. At the Couture show, held at Vegas's luxurious Wynn Hotel and Casino, We visited Bremont, where brand co-founder Nick English showed us many of the interesting new watches and told us … [Read more...] Hublot Chosen as Swiss Watch Partner for World Expo 2012April 10, 2012 By 3 Comments Hublot has announced that it has been selected by Presence Switzerland in the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) to be the watch partner of the Swiss Pavilion at the World Expo 2012, which will take place over 3 months, between 12th May and 12th August 2012, in the South Korean coastal city of Yeosu. … [Read more...] Richard Mille Limited Edition Diver’s Watches for Brazil and MexicoMay 30, 2011 By 4 Comments Richard Mille unveils two new limited editions of his automatic diver’s watch, capturing the colorful spirits of Brazil and Mexico. Each is a 20-piece series. RM 028 Brazil features yellow and white details on a dark black DLC titanium case. RM 028 Mexico features red, white and green details on a dark black DLC titanium case. Find pricing and retailer availability inside. … [Read more...] Doxa Sub 4000TApril 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment The new Doxa SUB 4000T professional diver's watch commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Doxa SUB collection. The hands and hourmarkers offer extreme luminosity, the rotating bezel indicates the decompression table, and the helium valve at 9 o'clock guarantees water-resistance to a depth of 1,220 meters. Dedicated to ocean-diving enthusiasts, this edition is limited to 500 pieces. The image … [Read more...] WATCHTIME BLOG Audemars Piguet Partners with Art BaselAudemars Piguet has announced a long-term partnership with Art Basel, taking on a role as global associate partner with a presence at the Art Basel shows in Basel, Miami Beach and … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
WATCH TO WATCH Panerai 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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