Graham Chronofighter Oversize Superlight TT

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As official timekeeper of the Isle of Man TT Motorcycle Race, Graham is marking this year’s race with the release of the Graham Chronofighter Oversize Superlight TT chronograph, a lightweight watch weighing less than 100g. To achieve this light weight, Graham developed a case made of carbon nanotube speckled composite. The watch is designed with motorsports in mind, sporting not only a … [Read more...]

Baselworld 2013, Day One: Blancpain, Hublot, Graham, Alpina

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The first day of the 2013 Baselworld watch fair is in the books, and I've already seen a number of interesting new timepieces. Yesterday's highlights included a clever yacht-timer watch from Alpina, a world horological  first from Blancpain, and some quality time with one of this year's most talked-about pieces, Hublot's La Ferrari. … [Read more...]

Graham Launches L.A. Kings Timepiece

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As "Official Timing Partner" of the 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings, Graham is celebrating the team's victory with a limited-edition automatic chronograph. The Chronofighter Oversize LA Kings is highlighted with the Kings' team colors of silver, black, and white. The start and stop lever on the left of the case is made of the same plain carbon material as carbon fiber as some NHL … [Read more...]

Horology Meets Astronomy: Geo. Graham the Moon

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Most watch fans know Graham best for sporty models like the Chronofighter and Silverstone. Now the Swiss brand with British roots establishes its haute horlogerie bona fides with the new Geo. Graham the Moon limited edition, a complicated, astronomical-inspired timepiece with a flying tourbillon and a perpetual moon retrograde function. … [Read more...]

Graham Silverstone Stowe USA

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Graham has designed a new limited edition Silverstone Stowe specifically for the North American market. The Silverstone Stowe USA will be limited to only 50 pieces. The watch is powered by Graham bi-compax column wheel chronograph movement housed in a 48mm case, and features a white dial with 30-minute chronograph counter and a tachymeter scale along the bezel to measure speed. … [Read more...]

Graham Chronofighter Oversize Prodive

Graham Chronofighter Oversize Prodive

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...]

Open Hearts: New Watch Wallpaper

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Back in our April 2008 issue, we presented a photo essay of luxury mechanical watches with openworked dials, showcasing the work of ace photographer Nik Schölzel. Now we're making these shots available as downloadable desktop wallpaper for the first time. Click here to see the images, which can be enlarged with a click. … [Read more...]

Graham Welcomes Steven Liquorish

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Racer Steven Liquorish has joined the Graham team as a brand ambassador, a fitting choice for Graham's racing-themed watches. Liquorish, who started his racing career in 2006, is currently competing in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge for the 2012 UK championship, winning the opening round at Snetterton with further podiums and another win at Croft, and is currently positioned second in the 2012 … [Read more...]

Watch Wallpaper: Limited-Edition Sports Chronographs

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Limited editions aren't just the prerogative of tourbillons, minute repeaters and other high-complication watches. Sports chronographs also come in special limited series, like the ones in this photo feature from the WatchTime archives, with original photos by Nik Schölzel. Now all these stunning shots are available as wallpaper for your desktop. Just click the photos for larger images. … [Read more...]

Graham’s Silverstone Stowe GMT Tracklighted Limited Edition 250

Silverstone Stowe GMT Tracklighted Limited Edition 250

Graham has announced the Silverstone Stowe GMT Tracklighted Limited Edition, which will be limited to 250 pieces. It is powered by Graham's bi-compax chronograph movement, with a 48-hour power reserve. This motor sports-themed watch also features an integrated black tire tread rubber strap. The watch will be available in the coming months, for $11,550.   … [Read more...]

Clockwork Orange: Wallpaper From the WatchTime Archives

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Back in our December 2006 issue, we ran a photo feature called "Clockwork Orange," showcasing watches with orange dials, straps, and other elements. Now we've selected a half-dozen of these striking still-life images, shot by our faithful watch shutterbug Nik Schölzel, for you to download to decorate your computer screen. Simply click on the photos for full-sized wallpaper images. Orange you glad … [Read more...]

Play Ball! Graham Signs MLB Pitcher C.J. Wilson

To many Americans, the start of the new baseball season is a long-awaited rite of spring, and to Graham — a Swiss watch company with British roots and a reputation for distinctively masculine sport watches — it also provides the perfect opportunity to introduce its newest "brand ambassador" and its first from the world of baseball: L.A. Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson. … [Read more...]

The Man Behind the Brand: George Graham

Sixteen years ago, two young men born and raised in the Swiss watch town of La Chaux-de-Fonds and working in the watch industry teamed up with the notion of getting their own watch brand. The question confronting Eric Loth and Pierre-André Finazzi was which brand? The Swiss names they wanted, they couldn’t afford. The French brands they could afford, they didn’t want. … [Read more...]