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First Watch: U.S. Presidents and Their Timepieces

October 8, 2012 By 5 Comments
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With the presidential race between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney heating up, we felt it was the perfect time to share this feature on presidents and their watches from the WatchTime archives (December 2008). Click here to find out what brands graced the wrists and waistcoasts of our chief executives. … [Read more...]

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Facetime September 8

September 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Artist and art professor William Downs wears his Vintage Autavia Heuer Chronograph 1163 MH while enjoying a Nub cigar in New Orleans.

We're back with more Facetime photos! As always, if you’d like to be featured here, in our magazine, Pinterest, and our other social networks, send us a hi-res pic (at least 1mb) at photo@watchtime.com.     … [Read more...]

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Horology Comes to Steeltown: Kobold’s Spirit of America

July 4, 2012 By 3 Comments
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Our salute to American watchmaking continues with a profile of Pittsburgh-based Kobold Watch Company and the story behind its U.S.-made Spirit of America watch, which brand founder Michael Kobold proudly launched in 2008. Click here to read the story and see photos of the watch. … [Read more...]

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FaceTime Photo Gallery Comes to the Web

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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One of the most popular departments in our bi-monthly magazine — FaceTime, a  gallery of photos submitted by WatchTime readers of themselves modeling their beloved watches — is now online. Click here to see the latest, and how you can submit your own photos. … [Read more...]

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2011: The Year in Review Quiz, Part II

December 11, 2011 By 1 Comment

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...]

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2011: The Year in Review Quiz, Part 1

December 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

It's December, and you know what that means. It's time to look back. Have you been paying attention for the past 12 months? You knew there would be a quiz, right? Say goodbye to 2011 with this little test the focuses on some of the most (and least) important stories of the year. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...]

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Visual Quiz: Mystery Watches

April 17, 2011 By 1 Comment

Can you identify manufacturers without seeing their names on the dials? We’ve lined up a dozen images, sans brand identification, to test your visual skills. Some watches are current, while others were produced in years gone by. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...]

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Kobold Launches Program to Train Sherpas as Watchmakers

February 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Kobold has announced a program in which its U.S.-based watchmakers will train a group of Sherpas in the art of watchmaking. The former high-altitude mountain guides from Nepal’s Himalaya region will begin learning how to assemble mechanical wristwatches in March. The one-year-long program also includes a basic course on managing a luxury business. … [Read more...]

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