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Sailor Chic: IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tides

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Labor of Lava: Panerai Luminor Marina Fibratech

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All in on Ultra Thin: Piaget Altilpano Ultimate Concept Hits the Market

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Vacheron Constantin Adds Sepia Brown FiftySix Models

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Roaring off the Runway: New Breitling Chronomats

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Independents’ Day: MB&F and H. Moser Team Up for a Pair of Co-Signed Limited Editions

MB&F founder Max Büsser and H. Moser & Cie. CEO Edouard Meylan have worked together for more than 10 years, mostly behind the scenes: Moser’s sister firm Precision Engineering AG has been MB&F’s supplier of balance springs. This year, the two independent brands step into the spotlight together with a stunning horological duet: two co-signed...

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Jun 3, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TO WATCH

James Bond’s “Thunderball” Watch Returns: The Breitling Top Time Limited Edition (Updated with Live Photos)

British super-spy James Bond is known for wearing both Rolexes and Omegas in his long series of cinematic adventures, but one of the most famous and fondly remembered timepieces in the Bond film canon comes from Breitling. In 1965’s Thunderball, Bond uses a Breitling Top Time model equipped with a Geiger counter to track down...

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Jun 3, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Design With a Bite: Five Timepieces with Animal Allure

Dangerous creatures have always held a magical attraction. In this feature from the WatchTime Special Design Issue 2019, on sale now, we look at five exciting horological creations that reveal this fascination.

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Jun 3, 2020 by Maria-Bettina Eich

Hublot Big Bang e Connected Watch Showcases Digital Complications, Artistic Dials

Hublot made its first big splash in the world of “Connected Watches” in 2018, when it debuted the Big Bang Referee watch in coordination with its sponsorship of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The most expensive “smartwatch” on the market at the time, that timepiece, which was made for, and worn by World...

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Jun 2, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TEST

Diving Titan: Reviewing the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in Black Ceramic

Omega introduced its newest Seamaster Diver 300M – larger, and in new materials, ceramic and titanium, rendering it more scratch-resistant and lighter in weight. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we delve into the depths of the new timepiece and its Master Chronometer movement.

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Jun 2, 2020 by Alexander Krupp

FEATURE

Anything But Ordinary: 8 Watches Made from Extraordinary Materials

Is gold too precious and stainless steel too commonplace for you? Several watch manufacturers are experimenting with case materials that add even greater excitement to unconventional timepieces. From the WatchTime archives, here are eight timepieces that incorporate these out-of-the-ordinary materials.

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Jun 2, 2020 by WatchTime

Nomos Partners with Ace Jewelers for Tangente 38 Amsterdam Limited Edition

Bauhaus-inspired German watchmaker Nomos Glashütte has announced a new limited edition of its Tangente 38 timepiece, produced in collaboration with the Netherlands’ Ace Jewelers. The new model, dubbed the Tangente 38 Amsterdam, is an homage to the city of Amsterdam, where Ace Jewelers is located. It follows the same design codes as the original Tangente...

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Jun 1, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Double Time: Eight GMT Watches For Travelers at Work and Play

A second time zone can be shown in many ways, offering a wide range of options for watch designers. As the summer travel season winds down, we showcase some notable timepieces with second-time-zone (GMT) displays in this article from our 2019 Special Design Issue.

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Jun 1, 2020 by Jens Koch

WATCH REVIEW

Under the (Magnetic) Waves: Hands On With the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Master Chronometer

The Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial Master Chronometer represents Omega’s maritime heritage, but instead of a dive test, we expose this watch to the continuous magnetic force inside an MRT.

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Jun 1, 2020 by Martina Richter

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Baume & Mercier Debuts Art Deco-Inspired Hampton Collection

Perhaps in hopeful anticipation of a new “Roaring Twenties” era that may follow our current pandemic-linked economic slowdown, Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier has unveiled the latest update to its Art Deco inspired Hampton series. The refreshed collection, which takes its inspiration from the dominant design influence of the early 20th century, includes three new...

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May 31, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

The Music of Time: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Astronomical Striking Grand Complication

Vacheron Constantin has given its series of one-of-a-kind chiming watches the poetically evocative name “La Musique du Temps,” and this year’s addition to that ultra-exclusive collection may be the most ambitious yet.

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May 30, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Strength in Numbers: Five Watches with Big Date Displays

Some watch connoisseurs find date displays of any kind on a watch dial distracting, unnecessary, and disruptive to a harmonious design. Others not only appreciate them, but also want them to be as legible and prominent as possible. For the latter group, we’ve assembled this list.

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May 29, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Progress Through Technology: 10 Tourbillon Watches with High-Tech Designs

Audi’s "progress through technology" motto also applies to the importance of the tourbillon for watch design, because this eye-catching complication greatly enhances a timepiece’s visual appeal. From our Special Design Issue, here are 10 highly technical tourbillon watches.

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May 29, 2020 by Alexander Krupp

Wempe Glashütte Debuts New Integrated-Bracelet Iron Walker Collection

This week, German Jeweler Wempe unveiled its latest collection under the in-house Wempe Glashütte label, bringing forth the latest addition to the burgeoning luxury-sports watch market — the Iron Walker collection. The new family capitalizes on a growing trend and demand for integrated-bracelet steel sports watches, offering 16 total new models divided into four distinct...

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May 28, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Update on WatchTime’s Upcoming Event Schedule

This week, government officials announced a more rigorous approach towards large gatherings, stating the possibility of keeping significant events on pause until a vaccine is available. But what does that mean for WatchTime L.A and WatchTime New York?

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May 28, 2020 by Corey Vlahos

The WatchTime Q&A: MB&F Founder Max Büsser

We sat down with MB&F founder Maximillian "Max" Büsser, who made his mark with brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Harry Winston before creating “fiercely unconventional timekeeping machines” with his own company (and the help of many friends).

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May 27, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

FEATURE

Tools for the Depths: The Dive Watches of Rolex

Dive watches from Rolex are highly sought after. And it’s no wonder with such an exciting history, a number of noteworthy collaborations, unique designs and robust, accurate in-house movements. We explore the various models in this feature from the WatchTime archives. Rolex currently produces four different dive watch models: the Submariner and Submariner Date, the...

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May 27, 2020 by Jens Koch

WATCH TEST

Hitting the Road: A Test of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time

The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time is designed to be the ideal travelers’ companion. Can this new model – inspired by lesser-known Patek Philippe pilot watches – meet the claim? We explore the watch in this in-depth test from the WatchTime archives. Original photos are by Patrick Mokesch.

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May 27, 2020 by Jens Koch

Zenith Chronomaster Revival Manufacture Edition Puts the “Attic” in Automatic

As the crown jewel in last year’s 50th anniversary tribute to its famous El Primero chronograph caliber, Zenith launched a highly period-accurate reissue of the Ref. A384 model from 1969. This year, Zenith unveils another vintage-look El Primero homage piece, this one built around a never-before-seen prototype dial discovered in a secret attic of the...

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May 26, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

The Dial as Canvas: Six Watches From Artistic Collaborations

With these six timepieces created in collaboration with, or in tribute to, contemporary and historical artists, watch manufacturers get highly personal in the time-honored tradition of using applying miniaturized artistic masterworks to their dial.

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May 26, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

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