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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Ulysse Nardin Launches Marine Chronograph Manufacture With In-House MovementMay 16, 2013 By 1 Comment  Ulysse Nardin's journey toward more in-house movement production, a stated goal of UN CEO Patrik Hoffman, continued apace at this year's Baselworld, when the brand released the new Marine Chronograph Manufacture, its first chronograph watch with an in-house movement. … [Read more...] Star Time: 10 Celebrity-Branded Sports WatchesMay 12, 2013 By 1 Comment  There is no shortage of celebrities, many of them celebrity athletes, who serve as "brand ambassadors" for watch brands, appearing in ads and attending events wearing their watches. However, a few of these big-name stars go the extra mile, giving input and often even becoming involved in the design process, for special watches to which they lend their own names. Below is a list of 10 sports … [Read more...] Baselworld 2013, Day Four: Rolex, TAG Heuer, Cuervo y Sobrinos, Ulysse NardinApril 29, 2013 By 2 Comments  My fourth day of reporting from the Baselworld watch fair, I got a look at new watches from a variety of brands, from boutique producers like Cuervo y Sobrinos and Ulysse Nardin to industry giants Rolex and TAG Heuer. … [Read more...] Baselworld Preview: Ulysse Nardin’s Musical StrangerMarch 20, 2013 By 2 Comments  Ulysse Nardin is no stranger (pardon the pun) to complicated watches with chiming mechanisms, having already released its Carnival of Venice minute repeater this year. Its latest such timepiece melds horological savoir faire with Rat Pack cool: the Ulysse Nardin Stranger chimes the melody of the iconic 1966 Sinatra song, "Strangers in the Night" on the hour or on demand. … [Read more...] Seconds City: Exploring La Chaux-de-FondsMarch 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment  In our March-April issue, on sale now on newsstands and for the iPad, Norma Buchanan visits the Swiss watchmaking town of Le Locle. In this feature story from our June 2009 issue, Buchanan journeys to another cradle of Swiss horology, La Chaux-de-Fonds, a town that is still, as Karl Marx described it a century and a half ago, “one giant watch factory.” … [Read more...] Watch Wallpaper: 10 Skeleton WatchesFebruary 22, 2013 By 1 Comment  Growing fascination with the inner workings of mechanical watches has sparked a boom in skeletonized looks. Click here to download wallpaper images of skeleton watches from Breguet, Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget and more of the watches showcased in our feature, "The Inside Story," from the upcoming March-April issue of WatchTime. … [Read more...] Carnival of Venice: Ulysse Nardin’s New Minute RepeaterFebruary 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Ulysse Nardin's San Marco minute repeater, introduced in the late 1980s, was a bold rebuke to the so-called "quartz crisis," which at the time seemed to herald the obsolescence of the complicated mechanical wristwatch. This year, in advance of this spring's Baselworld watch fair, Ulysse Nardin again struts its stuff as a producer of ornately designed chiming watches with the release of the new … [Read more...] WatchTime’s November-December Issue is On Sale Now!November 13, 2012 By 1 Comment  The November-December issue of WatchTime is in stores now, featuring tests of Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak Extra-Thin and IWC's Top Gun Perpetual Calendar, an exclusive connoisseur profile of Arnold Schwarzenegger, our annual sports-watch showcase, and more. Click here for highlights from the issue... … [Read more...] Bonus Audio: WatchTime’s Interview with Ulysse Nardin CEO Patrik HoffmanNovember 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment  In the November-December issue of WatchTime, on sale next week, technical editor Mike Disher profiles Ulysse Nardin and its ambitious new CEO, Patrik Hoffman. Below, you can listen to excerpts from the wide-ranging interview. … [Read more...] Ulysse Nardin Big Unit ChronographNovember 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Baseball pitching legend Randy Johnson — the 6'10" World Series champ famously nicknamed "The Big Unit" — is a longtime collector of watches and a big fan of Ulysse Nardin in particular. Johnson has been an official "friend of the brand" since early June, when he and Ulysse Nardin CEO Patrik Hoffman announced their strategic partnership, which would culminate in the development of a new … [Read more...] Play Ball! Ulysse Nardin and Randy Johnson Unveil the “Big Unit” WatchOctober 26, 2012 By 1 Comment  Back in June, Ulysse Nardin and one of its most avid fans — legendary all-star baseball pitcher Randy Johnson, aka the Big Unit — announced a partnership that would result in, among other initiatives, the development of a special, limited-edition Ulysse Nardin watch, which would be named, naturally, "The Big Unit." Last night at New York's 40/40 Club, a swanky sports bar/nightclub co-owned by … [Read more...] Elegant Accessories: TAG Heuer Racer SmartphoneOctober 17, 2012 By 1 Comment  TAG Heuer has built its reputation as a watch brand largely on its close association with auto racing. Now, as the 150-year-old Swiss company continues its growth from watchmaker into lifestyle brand, it introduces the Racer, which it calls the first Swiss luxury touch-screen smartphone made entirely from materials used in auto racing and aviation. … [Read more...] Ulysse Nardin Launches Limited Edition Timepiece for Monaco Yacht ShowSeptember 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Ulysse Nardin, a brand steeped in nautical history, is participating for the fourth year as an official sponsor of the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show. To commemorate the occasion, the brand has introduced a new, limited-edition timepiece to its Marine Diver collection. … [Read more...] Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer ManufactureAugust 30, 2012 By 6 Comments  Marine chronometers are part of Ulysse Nardin’s identity: the company was famous for them in the 19th century. It should come as no surprise, then, that the brand selected its Marine Chronometer wristwatch, which was named in honor of the company’s ships chronometers, to be among the first timepieces to receive the new caliber UN-118 manufacture movement. The Marine Chronometer Manufacture … [Read more...] Ulysse Nardin’s Blue SeaAugust 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Ulysse Nardin's new Blue Sea was recently unveiled at a charity event in Canada, which raised $18,000 for Toronto General Hospital’s Multi-Organ Transplant Program. At the event, an auction was held for a limited edition Ulysse Nardin "Blue Sea" Jet Ski created by Kahuna Powersports. Like Ulysse Nardin's Black Sea, the Blue Sea dive watch is water resistant to 200 meters and features a wave … [Read more...] Facetime August 18August 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment  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...] FaceTime for July 21July 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Welcome back to another Facetime. We have some cool watches this week. We're eager to see what all of our readers wear, so keep them coming. As always, if you’d like to be featured here, in our magazine, or on our other social networks, send us a hi-res pic (at least 1mb) at photo@watchtime.com. … [Read more...] Facetime for July 14July 14, 2012 By 2 Comments  Thanks to all of our readers who have sent in great pictures so far. Send us your pictures so you can share your watch collection with fellow watch buffs. If you’d like to be featured here, in our magazine, or on our other social networks, send us a hi-res pic (at least 1mb) at photo@watchtime.com. … [Read more...] Ulysse Nardin’s Black SeaJuly 13, 2012 By 1 Comment  Ulysse Nardin unveiled a new addition to its Marine Diver collection, the Black Sea. It features a 42 hour power reserve indicator, oversized small seconds register, and a large date display. In keeping with its aquatic theme, the Black Sea's dial and strap are decorated with a wave pattern. The case is water resistant to 200 meters. Receive all the news, features and reviews from … [Read more...] Facetime Photos of the WeekJune 30, 2012 By 1 Comment  It's the weekend, which means it's time for another set of photos from you, our readers. As always, if you want to appear here or in our magazine, send us a hi-res pic at photos@watchtime.com. We look forward to seeing you and your watches. … [Read more...] WATCHTIME BLOG IWC’s “For the Love of Cinema” at CannesIWC mingled with movie stars at the Cannes International Film Festival last weekend, hosting an exclusive “For the Love of Cinema” dinner on May 19th. About 200 guests were in … [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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