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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Ulysse Nardin Acquires Ebel’s Chronograph Caliber 137April 13, 2012 By 3 Comments  Ulysse Nardin has taken another step toward manufacturing independence by purchasing the rights to Ebel's proprietary Caliber 137, a chronograph movement originally developed for that brand in 1995 and recently used in Ebel's 1911 BTR collection of men's watches. WatchTime talked about the new acquisition with Ulysse Nardin CEO Patrik Hoffman, who elaborated on the company's plans for the nearly … [Read more...] Rare Patek Philippes on the Block at Antiquorum Auction in AprilApril 10, 2012 By 5 Comments  Antiquorum Auctioneers will hold part one of its "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces" auction at its U.S. headquarters, on Madison Avenue in New York City, on April 25. Included in the spring auction will be an exceptional lineup of collectible Patek Philippe wristwatches, including a Patek Philippe Ref. 3974 in platinum as well as a Patek Philippe Ref. 5013 in yellow gold. Click below for … [Read more...] Carl F. Bucherer Launches new Chrono PerpetualApril 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment Carl F. Bucherer's new timepiece, introduced this week at the 2012 Baselworld watch fair, elegantly combines two of the most popular complications. The aptly named Chrono Perpetual uses an in-house movement, made at the brand's atelier, to power both a chronograph and a perpetual calendar with moon-phase and leap year. Find wallpaper image inside. … [Read more...] Boutique-Exclusive Ulysse Nardin Blue Toro DebutsMarch 7, 2012 By 3 Comments  Ulysse Nardin's new Blue Toro watch — a perpetual calendar with dual-time function powered by an in-house movement — is the definition of "hard-to-get:" The watch (Ref. 326-01LE) is limited to 99 pieces and available exclusively in Ulysse Nardin boutiques. Find wallpaper images and pricing inside. … [Read more...] Breitling Launches Online Auction for “Flown” Limited Edition #1 AirwolfFebruary 16, 2012 By 2 Comments After spending 2011 traveling around the globe and into space with world-renowned aviators, Breitling’s Naval Centennial Limited Edition Airwolf timepiece No. 1 is being auctioned online to benefit the National Flight Academy (NFA). The auction ends at 5:00 p.m. EST on February 29, 2012. Find complete information and a link to the auction inside. … [Read more...] Rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Timepieces Highlight Antiquorum’s February Hong Kong SaleFebruary 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment On February 26 at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong, Antiquorum will present 452 modern and vintage timepieces including a collection of rare and highly complicated Jaeger-LeCoultre watches and a Patek Philippe reference 3939 in pink gold. Previews will be held in Shanghai (2/14), Beijing (2/16), Singapore (2/19) and Hong Kong (2/23-25). Learn more about the top lots inside. … [Read more...] Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Ultra-ThinJanuary 30, 2012 By 4 Comments Piaget is the undisputed master of ultra-thin. The brand holds several world records for thinnest movements, both simple and complicated. At SIHH, the list of records grew by two with the introduction of the Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Ultra-Thin. Learn more about the new records, and find wallpaper and pricing information inside. … [Read more...] Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Retrograde Annual CalendarJanuary 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment Parmigiani Fleurier's manufacturing team has created both hand-wound and automatic movements, including the perpetual calendar, tourbillons, an ultra-slim model, chronograph, the Bugatti and the Hemispheres, but an annual calendar was missing, until now. It appears in the Tonda collection in a case measuring 40mm in diameter. The new complication is based on the brand's PF 331 automatic … [Read more...] Pre-SIHH: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-Day TourbillonJanuary 10, 2012 By 1 Comment The Poinçon de Genève or Hallmark of Geneva recently celebrated its 125th anniversary, and beginning this June, the requirements to earn the Hallmark will be expanded. At SIHH, Vacheron Constantin will unveil an impressive new watch that is the first to earn the new quality mark. Learn more about the new hallmark and the first watch to earn it, and find wallpaper images and complete specs … [Read more...] Giant of Time: Eli Manning Gets His Own Citizen WatchJanuary 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment New York Giants fans hoping their team goes deep into the NFL playoffs this year can only sit on the sidelines (or couch, or recliner, or high-priced stadium seat) and cheer their star quarterback Eli Manning to victory. However, a lucky few of them can do so while wearing a Citizen watch made specifically for Manning himself. … [Read more...] Antiquorum’s December 7 Auction Has Something for EveryoneDecember 4, 2011 By 1 Comment Antiquorum will hold its Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces sale at its New York headquarters on December 7. Highlights of the sale include a Vacheron Constantin minute repeating perpetual calendar, a unique Parmigiani Bugatti Type 370, an IWC Grand Complication No. 50/50, an Urwerk Ref. 202P Special Edition, and a Patek Philippe Ref. 3970P. Find images and a video link inside. … [Read more...] 2012 Geneva Time Exhibition Welcomes Four AHCI WatchmakersNovember 28, 2011 By 2 Comments From January 15-20 at Espace Hippomène Genève, Geneva Time Exhibition's third edition will welcome four members from the Horological Academy of Independent Creators. Svend Andersen, Marc Jenni, Jean Kazes and Antoine Preziuso will present their latest collections and unique, artistic pieces. … [Read more...] Patek Philippe and Rolex Highlight Antiquorum’s November 13 Geneva AuctionNovember 9, 2011 By 1 Comment The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Geneva will host Antiquorum's "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces" auction on November 13. The highlights include a recently discovered Patek Philippe quarter and special type five-minute repeating 24-hours in one revolution pocket watch and a Patek Philippe ref. 1518 in yellow gold. In all, 603 exceptional modern and vintage timepieces will be offered. Find … [Read more...] Sotheby’s Autumn Sale Includes Unique Patek Philippe Reference 1518, Historical Rolexes, and Much MoreOctober 14, 2011 By 2 Comments Sotheby’s autumn sale of Important Watches on Sunday November 13 in Geneva will be spearheaded by the “Clarin Mustad 1518” - a unique Patek Philippe reference 1518 perpetual calendar chronograph that is estimated to sell for between $890,000 and $1,330,000. The sale also includes two Rolex wristwatches that belonged to leaders of the post-World War II era. … [Read more...] Vacheron Constantin Celebrates the Opening of its First US Boutique With Black-Tie DinnersSeptember 29, 2011 By 1 Comment Vacheron Constantin, the world's oldest watch manufacture in continuous operation, celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever US boutique. Over three evenings, Juan Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin and Hugues de Pins, President of Vacheron Constantin North America welcomed invited guests to three black tie dinners featuring world-class chefs Eric Ripert, Thomas Keller and Sergi Arola. … [Read more...] Visiting Vacheron: A Photo and Video EssayAugust 2, 2011 By 1 Comment In Part I of this article last week, we looked at the three limited edition watches Vacheron Constantin created to celebrate the opening of their first U. S. boutique in New York City. This week we journey by helicopter to the brand’s manufacturing facility in Le Sentier in the Vallée de Joux to see where the pieces begin their lives, and we visit the headquarters where they are assembled. Our … [Read more...] Visiting Vacheron: A Photo and Video Essay, Part IIAugust 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment Vacheron’s instantly-recognizable headquarters is located in Plan-les-Ouates in the canton of Geneva, just a few miles outside the city. This beautiful building is where Vacheron designs and assembles its timepieces, using parts manufactured in Le Sentier and those provided by specialty suppliers. In the ateliers, movements are assembled to ensure quality and precise fits, then … [Read more...] Three Special Watches Celebrate Vacheron Constantin’s First U.S. BoutiqueJuly 26, 2011 By 3 Comments In September 1831, Jean-Barthélémy Vacheron wrote a letter stating an intention to expand business to the U.S. market. Today, 180 years after that letter, Vacheron Constantin opens its first U.S. boutique, and celebrates the event with three limited edition watches. Find complete specifications, pricing and wallpaper for the boutique limited editions inside. … [Read more...] WatchTime’s August iPad App is Now AvailableJuly 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment In this issue we take an in-depth look at one of the most important watches of the year, Patek Philippe's new reference 5270 perpetual calendar chronograph with in-house movement. We test Zenith’s Captain Grande Date Moonphase and the Cartier Calibre de Cartier with the brand's first in-house automatic movement. Our Baselworld review presents 40 new watches and Joe Thompson's Baselworld business … [Read more...] Antiquorum Presents Audemars Piguet Grande Complication Piece Unique on June 8June 7, 2011 By 1 Comment On June 8 at its Fuller Building headquarters in New York City, Antiquorum will offer unique and exceptional timepieces including an Audemars Piguet Grande Complication Piece Unique made for and signed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a Vacheron Constantin minute-repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch in a 40mm platinum case produced in 2002 as a unique example. Find web and video links inside. … [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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