Tourneau Celebrates Holiday Season

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Watch retailer Tourneau kicked off the holiday season with a Christmas celebration at its NYC Concept Store. WatchTime's Mike Disher and Mark Bernardo were among the guests, all of whom were treated to the unveiling of the “World’s Largest Mistletoe Ball,” measuring approximately six feet in diameter; the first performance of the season by the New Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem (of which … [Read more...]

WatchTime Social Media Update

Thanks to all of our fans, we've reached over 40,000 Likes on Facebook, more than any other watch publication in the US! We also have a gallery on Pinterest of nearly 1000 images and counting, and we receive an increasing number of Facetime photos every week. In the short amount of time since our 2012 relaunch, we've had a lot of success online, and we want to continue creating a better … [Read more...]

WatchTime Contest: Win a Baume & Mercier Watch

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WatchTime and Baume & Mercier want to see your best vacation photo. Head over to our Facebook page to enter our photo contest for a chance to win a Baume & Mercier watch.*  To enter, simply like us on Facebook and click on the “Photocontest” tab to upload your vacation photo. Our Facebook fans will vote on their favorite picture, and the winner will be decided by a jury from Baume … [Read more...]

WatchTime Adds New Social Media Accounts

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WatchTime recently increased its already broad social media presence. Now, readers can reach WatchTime's news, reviews, features and photo posts conveniently on the world's most popular social networks. With more than 38,000 fans on Facebook WatchTime has more followers than all other U.S. watch magazines and watch blogs combined. On Pinterest, WatchTime currently features over 800 stunning watch … [Read more...]

Become a WatchTime Fan On Facebook And Receive a Free Buyers’ Guide 2012

With over 36,000 fans on Facebook WatchTime has become one of the world's leading watch magazines on Facebook. And it has more fans than all its U.S. competitors combined. WatchTime also has more fans than most watch blogs. To celebrate this success WatchTime gives away its very popular Buyer's Guide 2012 for free - to every Facebook fan! That's a $14.95 value per person. The free download will … [Read more...]

It’s Facetime! WatchTime’s Reader Photo Section Goes Viral

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Our readers love watches and they love to show their watches. That's why one of the most popular sections of WatchTime magazine is Facetime. It's all about our readers wearing their watches and sending us a photo of themselves or their friends. WatchTime's team appreciates every photo and we try our very best to show you the most interesting or exciting ones. Now, Facetime is going viral. We've … [Read more...]

WatchTime’s Social Media Audience Increases

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With almost 20,000 fans on Facebook, WatchTime welcomes fans from every continent worldwide - with new readers from South America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. On Facebook (plus Twitter, Pinterest and alike) the WatchTime team shares and posts the most interesting watch news, industry updates, breaking stories, interviews, watch fair coverage and in-depth features. Together with its … [Read more...]

Panerai kicks off Classic Yachts Challenge in North America

Panerai kicks off its Classic Yachts Challenge in North America

Watch out, yacht fans! Last week, Officine Panerai kicked-off the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge-North American Circuit with an event honoring Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Panerai NA’s founding sponsorship of non-profit organization Sailing Heals. The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge is the largest international circuit of regattas reserved for classic and vintage sailing yachts … [Read more...]

Welcome to the new Watchtime.com!

WatchTime Editor Mark Bernardo

If you have been to this site before, you may have noticed some significant differences this week. Yes, Watchtime.com has undergone a major facelift, with numerous upgrades that we feel will make it more useful, informative, interactive, and user-friendly. As those of you who read the print edition of WatchTime may already know, I have taken the reins of WatchTime's online and multimedia editorial … [Read more...]

Jaeger-LeCoultre is Mad About “Mad Men”

After waiting 17 agonizing months, fans of AMC's hit TV series "Mad Men" finally have reason to cheer: Season Five of the Emmy-winning drama premieres this Sunday, March 25. And now Jaeger-LeCoultre — a brand that sharp-eyed watch aficionados have spotted series star Jon Hamm wearing on the show — is offering an extremely limited watch made specifically for diehard fans: the Grande Reverso … [Read more...]

2011: The Year in Review Quiz, Part II

This week it’s time for Part II of our 2011 Year in Review Quiz. Have you been taking notes? Celebrate the end of 2011 with this little quiz, where we present 12 questions about news stories from the past year. As always, the answers appear at the end. And remember, your term papers are due next week. Good luck! … [Read more...]

Bell & Ross Opens its Online Store on Facebook

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...]

2011 Digital IQ Index Finds Luxury Watch Brands Lagging

L2 bills itself as a think tank for digital innovation, and each year the group releases the Digital IQ Index which ranks the “digital competence” of 35 leading luxury watch and jewelry brands. The newest rankings are out, and to the surprise of few, watch brands do not fare well. Find out who is gifted and who is feeble inside. … [Read more...]

Citizen Launches Official Facebook and Twitter Pages

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...]

Gérald Genta Has Died at Age 80

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Gérald Genta, designer of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Patek Philippe Nautilus, IWC Ingenieur, Omega Constellation, Cartier Pasha, Bulgari Bulgari, and other icons of the modern era has passed away at age 80. Genta was born to Italian immigrant parents in Geneva in 1931. He launched his career as an independent watch designer in 1961, and in 1968 he designed the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse. … [Read more...]

Breitling Photo Contest Winners Announced

In order to share its passion for aviation, Breitling recently launched a photo competition on Facebook. The lucky winner has been selected and will have the opportunity to take his pilot's license entirely paid for by the brand. Find wallpaper-size versions of the winning images inside. … [Read more...]

Cartier Debuts New Video on Facebook and YouTube

Cartier is debuting the second installment of their Calibre de Cartier video on Facebook and YouTube. You can also see it full screen at the Calibre de Cartier mini site, and of course at Cartier.com. Click any of the links to take a look. … [Read more...]

Bell & Ross Launches New Website

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...]

Breitling and Maurice Lacroix Facebook Contests Offer Great Prizes

In contests running right now, Breitling is offering a chance to get your pilot's license, or to fly with the Breitling Jet Team. Maurice Lacroix offers the lucky winner a two-week, five-city around the world trip next month with chances to meet brand ambassadors such as Sir Bob Geldof or Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales. Find more information and links to the contests inside. … [Read more...]

Watch the TAG Heuer “Apollo Project” Live Webcast Here on WatchTime.com

At 1:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday March 23 (press day at Baselworld 2011), TAG Heuer will announce what they are calling a game-changing new concept and a groundbreaking innovation in very high-frequency chronograph technology. The interactive press conference, to be conducted by CEO Jean-Christophe Babin, will stream live here on WatchTime.com, and it will also be available on TAG Heuer's official … [Read more...]