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TAG Heuer: Carrera Chronograph 60th Anniversary Edition

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Seiko: SPB333 Limited Edition

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Oris: Coulson Limited Edition

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Omega: 60th Anniversary Bond Seamaster

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GPHG: The Complete List of Winners

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Breitling: Superocean

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Oris: Chronos Special Edition

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Tudor: Ranger

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Lift-Off: 6 Watches (Other Than the Omega Speedmaster) That Went to Space

In 1957, the first artificial satellite named Sputnik 1 was launched into space by the Soviet Union, triggering a race among nations. For security reasons, astronauts always carried a wristwatch with them. These six timepieces played a unique role in this conquest of space.

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Jan 28, 2023 by Jens Koch

Craftsmanship With Sportiness: Meet the Ulysse Nardin Diver X Skeleton White

With Ulysse Nardin‘s latest execution of the Diver X Skeleton, the time-honored Swiss manufacture introduces a robust yet highly stylish diver’s watch that showcases technical prowess and sporty chic. Its titanium case measures 44mm in diameter and is water-resistant to 200 meters. The case houses a genuine movement with a skeletonized design in the shape...

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Jan 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Vintage Diving: Meet the Vulcain Skindiver Nautique 38mm

Symbolizing robustness, discovery, and adventure, diver’s watches make a striking impression on the wrist – whether on dry land or in the water. Combining high functionality with cool style, it is not a surprise that this genre ranks among the most sought-after timepieces, proven by the plethora of diver’s watches available on the market. In light...

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Jan 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

0/+2 seconds a day: Omega Unveils New Speedmaster Super Racing, Ultra Precise Spirate System

Omega today announced another technical milestone in its impressive horological legacy in the new Spirate System, which includes a new patent-pending spiral that allows for ultra-fine rate adjustments. Thanks to this one-of-a-kind mechanism, Omega calibers can now achieve a certified precision of only 0/+2 seconds a day, which is a new record for the brand....

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Jan 26, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Parmigiani Fleurier Wows With the Tonda PF Xiali Calendar

Taming the flow of time, calendars, defined as systems that determine the beginning, length, and divisions of a civil year, have long played an instrumental role in higher developed cultures and societies. There are many examples from ancient times, such as the Egyptian Calendar or Mayan Calendar, which testify to how advanced and sophisticated the...

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Jan 26, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Billionaire Bill Ackman Invests in Bremont, Valuing British Watchmaker at Over $100 Million

In business news, Bremont announced that billionaire investor and apparent watch-lover Bill Ackman is buying a minority stake in the British brand, valuing it at just around ~$125 million. Hedge fund manager and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, Ackman is putting his personal money into the investment which is described as a “substantial minority”...

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Jan 26, 2023 by Bilal Khan

A Trip Through Space and Time: Jaeger-LeCoultre Stages The Stellar Odyssey Exhibition in Dubai

For the month of February, Dubai will host The Stellar Odyssey, a major exhibition by Jaeger-LeCoultre, which pays homage to the astronomical phenomena that lie at the origins of time measurement. The exhibition is an invitation for watch enthusiasts and the general public alike to discover how the mysteries of the cosmos are translated into...

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Jan 25, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Artel Rotec Introduces New Sky Series

Independent watchmaker Artel Rotec is introducing its second collection, the Sky Series, this month, with the bold timepiece serving as a worthy follow-up to its V-Series limited edition sports watch lineup. Artel Rotec first formed in 2018, when designer and longtime watch collector Matthew Roknipour launched the brand as a family owned, independent watch company...

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Jan 25, 2023 by WatchTime

Laurent Ferrier Launches Limited Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit

Among enthusiasts of independent watchmaking, Laurent Ferrier has quite a reputation. Its minimalist design language and sector-style dial with bold subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock is highly sought after. These characteristics work perfectly well with the boutique brand’s idea of a sports watch whose sleek dynamic lines are inspired by vintage motor racing cars. The lates example is...

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Jan 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Oris Takes to the Skies With New Caliber 473

In the tenth year of the Oris in-house movement initiative, the Swiss brand just announced a new hand-wound movement: Calibre 473, built on the same base as the Oris Calibre 403 with automatic winding. The movement includes hour, minute, small seconds and pointer date hands, and a 120-hour power reserve, now with an indicator on...

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Jan 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Grand Seiko Drops Two Limited Hi-Beat Watches to Mark 25th Anniversary of the Caliber 9S

To honor the 25th anniversary of the Caliber 9S, first introduced in 1998 and since then continuously evolved, Grand Seiko created two limited editions that encompass the beautiful scenery of the brand’s home in the Iwate Prefecture in Japan. Both executions of the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Caliber 9S 25th Anniversary Limited Edition feature magnificent...

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Jan 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: I Want to Do What You Do, but I Won’t Do That

This article was first published in spring of 2022. Every now and then, I get an email from somebody saying; I want to do what you do, how do I do that? I always respond to these emails and messages, and my first question is often: what do you think it is that I do?...

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Jan 23, 2023 by Martin Green

The Traditionalist: Hands-On With the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner

As of 2020, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner with no date display, which many view as the archetypal dive watch, is slightly larger and has an updated movement yet remains true to its original design. This is our first encounter with the new watch. We had to wait a long time for the latest Rolex...

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Jan 22, 2023 by Martina Richter

Beginning the Year of the Rabbit with Seven Symbolic Timepieces

January 22nd marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year and thus will kick off the Year of the Rabbit. The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac are representative symbols of Chinese history, mythology, and customs. More than any other of the animals in the zodiac, the rabbit is closely associated with luck and bringing...

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Jan 22, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

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Stopwatches at the Top: 7 Chronographs with In-House Movements

Looking for a chronograph with a completely in-house-manufactured movement? In this feature from WatchTime's June 2017 issue, we showcase some of the industry’s top picks, from seven power brands, from Breitling to Rolex to Zenith.

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Jan 21, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

Highly Symbolic and Beautifully Detailed: Chopard’s L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Rabbit

Since 2013, Chopard has dedicated a statement piece from its L.U.C haute-horlogerie collection to the sign of the Lunar zodiac year. This ethical rose gold watch is based on the L.U.C XP extra-flat watches, with a dial decorated using the traditional Urushi Maki-e technique – a combination of lacquer and gold powder – in a...

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Jan 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hare Meets Moon in Arnold & Son’s Tribute to the Chinese New Year

This year, Arnold & Son is once again paying homage to the Chinese New Year by introducing a limited métiers d’art timepiece that weds craftsmanship with its Perpetual Moon line. The unique collection offers an extra large moon phase indication that is so precise, it will remain accurate for 122 years before deviating from the...

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Jan 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac in the Year of the Rabbit

It’s a fine tradition in the world of haute horlogerie: every year, the colorful animal kingdom of the Chinese zodiac inspires a select circle of high-end manufactures to create artistic and fanciful métiers-d’art timepieces. In 2023, they have an enchanting template in the form of the hare, bringing the symbolic furry animal to life in...

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Jan 19, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

So Much More Than Rock ‘n’ Roll: Jaquet Droz’s Unique Homage to The Rolling Stones

When it comes to the creation of magnificent and highly detailed automaton wristwatches, no star shines as bright above the skies of the Swiss haute horlogerie scene as the one of Jaquet Droz. The latest bravura piece, a unique artistic oeuvre, pays a precision-mechanical musical tribute to The Rolling Stones. The release is the first...

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Jan 19, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

The Sophistication of Simplicity: Meet the new Hublot Classic Fusion

At this year’s LVMH Watch Week, Hublot has revealed the Classic Fusion Original, a three-hand watch that resembles the early models from the 1980s even more than the standard contemporary Classic Fusion. The main difference is that it omits hour indexes. As a result, the black lacquered dial has decidedly pure charisma with only the...

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Jan 18, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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