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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Horological Headbones: 4 Watches With Skull DialsApril 17, 2013 By 2 Comments  Many watch brands have a skeleton watch in their collection, but only a few have actually introduced timepieces with skulls on their dials. Here are four that we can't get out of our heads: Romain Jerome's skull watch was inspired by the work of artist John M. Armleder. Romain Jerome and Armleder collaborated to create a collection of 10 unique timepieces, all bearing the image of a skull, … [Read more...] Video: Perrelet Introduces the Turbine XLApril 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Last year Perrelet pumped up its iconic (and patented) double-rotor design with the Turbine, a distinctive 44mm re-imagining that transformed the dial-side rotor into a spinning 12-bladed titanium dynamo. Not one to rest on its laurels, for 2010 Perrelet launches the new 50mm Turbine XL. Click here for photos of the Turbine XL. Click below to start the video... Receive all the news, … [Read more...] Baselworld Preview: Perrelet Turbine ChronoMarch 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Perrelet launched its first Turbine wristwatch, with its dynamic, double-rotor movement that resembles an aircraft's turbine blades, in 2009. Since then, the company has introduced several variations on it, including dials inspired by the American flag and by erotic Japanese manga. This year, the Turbine gets its first complicated model, the Turbine Chrono. … [Read more...] Video: Perrelet’s Turbine DragonJanuary 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Perrelet’s newest Turbine watch is the Limited Edition Turbine Dragon. As with the other pieces in Perrelet’s Turbine double-rotor collection, such as the Turbine Toxic Special Edition and Turbine XL America Limited Edition, the spinning blades on the Turbine Dragon reveal an image on the dial when in motion. The dial bears the image of a dragon, commemorating the Year of the Dragon in the … [Read more...] Facetime November 24November 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Welcome to another Facetime! We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. This week our selected readers are Joe O'Brien, Ira Tytel, John Dodenhoff, and Ryan Lenhardt. Thanks to everyone for the great pictures! As always, if you want to be featured in our weekly Facetime section, as well as on Pinterest and our other social networks, please submit a hi-res pic (at least 1mb) to photo@watchtime.com. … [Read more...] Adults Only: Perrelet’s Erotic Dial Limited EditionsOctober 29, 2012 By 6 Comments  The themes of Perrelet's previous limited-edition Turbine watches have ranged from patriotism to auto racing to the Chinese Year of the Dragon; its latest are targeted to more, shall we say, prurient interests: the Turbine Erotic collection, which feature decidedly adult illustrations behind the spinning, dial-side rotors. … [Read more...] Perrelet Turbine Racing SeriesOctober 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Perrelet's latest series of spinning turbine watches draws inspiration from race cars for the colorful Special Edition Turbine Racing collection. There are two different versions, the 44mm Turbine and the 50mm Turbine XL, each of which is available in four colors, with either red, blue, yellow, or white on the strap and inner bezel. As with the Turbine XL America Limited Edition and the Turbine … [Read more...] WatchTime’s September-October Issue is On Sale Now!September 11, 2012 By 8 Comments  WatchTime’s September-October issue is on newsstands now, with tests of Rolex's new Explorer II and Breitling Transocean, an in-depth technical report on the Cartier ID Two concept watch, brand profiles of Ball Watch and Hanhart, and more. Click here for highlights from the issue... … [Read more...] Perrelet Launches Alternance 10 In-House MovementAugust 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Swiss watch manufacturer Perrelet has added its name to the growing list of manufacture brands with the introduction of an independently produced caliber, an automatic double-rotor movement called Alternance 10, or A10. … [Read more...] Perrelet’s Turbine DragonAugust 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment Perrelet's newest Turbine watch is the Limited Edition Turbine Dragon. The launch of this watch was celebrated on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Soho Grand in New York City along with fine jewelry retailer Magnolia Jewelers. Among the guests in attendance were Michael Goldstein, president of Perrelet North America, and William Wu of Magnolia Jewelers. As with the other pieces in Perrelet's … [Read more...] Perrelet Releases Turbine Toxic Special Edition TimepieceJuly 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Perrelet continues its unique series of spinning turbine watches with the Turbine Toxic Special Edition. This watch bears the image of a skull and crossbones, visible when the 12-blade wheel spins, and is powered by Perrelet's automatic P-331 Double Rotor movement. The men's version is set with 210 diamonds (0.82 cts) and the ladies' variation with 155 diamonds (0.59 cts). The watch comes … [Read more...] Perrelet Turbine XL America Limited EditionJuly 5, 2012 By 1 Comment  Perrelet has recently made the decision to use its proprietary "turbine" double-rotor technology as the centerpiece of most of its flagship models, including a number of limited editions — like this piece we discovered for our "Salute to America" week, the Turbine XL America Limited Edition. As in Perrelet's other Turbine models, the 12-bladed, jet-engine-inspired rotor wheel from which the … [Read more...] 2011: The Year in Review Quiz, Part 1December 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...] Basel Preview: Perrelet Big Central MoonphaseFebruary 4, 2011 By 3 Comments Perrelet’s latest timepiece places the moonphase display front and center and scales it up dramatically for maximum effect. Developed and manufactured by the group’s affiliate, MHVJ, (Manufacture horlogère Vallée de Joux). The Big Central Moonphase combines a striking appearance with precision. Find pricing and wallpaper inside. … [Read more...] Perrelet Introduces the Turbine XLNovember 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment Last year Perrelet pumped up its iconic (and patented) double-rotor design with the Turbine, a distinctive 44mm re-imagining that transformed the dial-side rotor into a spinning 12-bladed titanium dynamo. Not one to rest on its laurels, for 2010 Perrelet launches the new 50mm Turbine XL. … [Read more...] TIME TEST: Famous FirstsJanuary 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment The first month of a new decade: what better time to mull over other promising (albeit not always successful) beginnings? Test your knowledge of a dozen watch-world firsts (the answers are at the end). … [Read more...] New From Perrelet: Air, Sound, and EternityMay 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment For 2009, Perrelet introduces two new watches and a limited edition set with two timepieces in a special case. The first new model, known as the Turbine, takes Perrelet’s double rotor design to a new level. The dial-side rotor is transformed into a 12 bladed titanium turbine that covers the whole of the dial. The turbine-inspired rotor spins beneath an outer ring bearing the luminous numbers. … [Read more...] WATCHTIME BLOG Watch Insider: My Top 10 Watches from Baselworld 2013The Baselworld 2013 watch fair has come to and end, and now, having seen and covered dozens of new watches on my blog, Watch-Insider.com, my colleagues at WatchTime have asked me … [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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