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Montblanc: Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition

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IWC Schaffhausen: Ingenieur Automatic 40

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Bulgari: Octo Roma

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Blancpain: Fifty Fathoms “Tech Gombessa”

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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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Breitling: Superocean

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Tudor: Ranger

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Out Now: WatchTime’s April Issue

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Carl F. Bucherer: Capsule Collection in Black

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Four Sports Watches that are Great in Gold

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in June 2022. While stainless steel is, for many, the preferred material for luxury sports watches, gold still has its fans. In fact, after a decade or two of pink gold being on the rise, it is now yellow gold that is making a...

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May 29, 2023 by Martin Green

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Dive Watches in Depth: A Dive Watch FAQ

"How water-resistant does it need to be?" "How does a depth gauge work?" We answer your FAQs about dive watches: learn about water resistance, diving bezels, depth gauges, and more in this feature from the WatchTime archives.

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May 28, 2023 by WatchTime

Easy Rider: Reviewing the Tudor Black Bay Chrono

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. In 2021, in honor of its 50-year chronograph history, Tudor issued the Black Bay Chrono — a subtle combination of traditional aesthetics and modern watchmaking. With a slim case, dials with contrasting subdial counters, and a contemporary movement, it is more than...

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May 27, 2023 by Martina Richter

Talking Shop with Australian Artist Timothy John

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in June 2022. The world of watches is far richer than just brands and clients. Its fabric is made of remarkable people who all express their passion for the topic in their own unique way. Recently I had the privilege of talking with Timothy...

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May 27, 2023 by Martin Green

Hands-On: TAG Heuer Surprises with Monaco Chronograph Skeleton

Photography via Bilal Khan. TAG Heuer’s Monaco needs little introduction, neither in the world of mechanical watches nor in the realms of motor racing. Introduced in 1969 as one of the first self-winding chronographs and housed in a square quase which was water-resistant, it soon rose to fame, also thanks to Steve McQueen who wore...

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May 26, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Entering a New Dimension with the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra

This article was originally published in the May/June 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. In 2022, Bulgari celebrated the 10th anniversary of its award-winning Octo collection with the Italian maison’s eighth world record, the thinnest mechanical watch ever produced. Meet the 1.8-mm thick Octo Finissimo Ultra. 1.80 mm. One point eight millimeters for the watch as a...

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May 26, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Cartier’s Latest Privé Addition: The Tank Normale

Cartier’s Privé collection is quite coveted, being developed annually as a series of limited-edition numbered watches that the brand refers to as “the collectors’ collection.” It features the maker’s most iconic and legendary models, now including the Tank Normale. As the watch that started it all it seems fitting for Cartier’s arcane collection given its...

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May 26, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Hermès Expands H08 Collection with New Monopusher Chronograph

Hermès has extended its H08 line this year with the introduction of new colors to the base model, crafted from composite case material as well as a monopusher chronograph. As a luxury design house, Hermès stands apart from the traditional Swiss watchmaking culture with its history as a luxury design house known for its leatherwork...

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May 25, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Waves and Stars: De Bethune Launches DB28xs Starry Seas

Can a watch be very recognizable yet still mark a new chapter for a brand? With the new De Bethune DB28xs Starry Seas, we can answer that question with a firm yes. As part of the DB28 collection, it features movable lugs and a dial design that aligns with, for example, the DB28 XP Starry...

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May 25, 2023 by Martin Green

Jaeger-LeCoultre Delights with New Variants of the Reverso Tribute Small Seconds

Originally designed to meet the challenges of the polo sport more than 90 years ago, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso has been among the most sophisticated dress watches for decades. One of the classics of the traditional Swiss manufacture and the entire luxury watch market, it has been presented in countless versions, all of which are characterized by...

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May 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Omega Adds Three Executions of the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Worldtimer

First introduced at Baselworld 2017, the Omega Seamster Aqua Terra 150M Worldtimer collection is growing by three new iterations, one in titanium and two in stainless steel. While staying true to their original looks, they are distinguished by subtle updates, including a new rubber strap with a woven pattern. All three versions have a diameter...

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May 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Zenith Drops Defy Skyline in Black Ceramic

Special surface structures, decorations, and finishes add a distinctive edge and a high degree of recognizability to any dial. This year, we saw an abundance of expressive patterns distinguishing the latest line-ups of high horology brands. Among them is Zenith’s Defy Skyline Black Ceramic which was unveiled with a magnificent black ceramic exterior at Watches...

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May 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Vacheron Constantin Releases Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date with Sophisticated Salmon-Colored Dial

Among the many new beautiful introductions from Vacheron Constantin at this year’s Watches and Wonders, the Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date hit the spot in terms of color. The platinum timepiece, which is exclusively sold in the brand’s boutique, comes with a beautiful sunray-brushed salmon dial, a colorway that has left its mark in the realms of...

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May 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Audemars Piguet Appoints Ilaria Resta as New CEO

Audemars Piguet today announced that Ilaria Resta will be joining the company in August 2023 and, after a brief transition period, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer on January 1st, 2024. Ms. Resta will replace long-time CEO François-Henry Bennahmias, who previously announced his intention to leave the company after almost 30 years...

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May 22, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Welcome to the Club…

This article was originally published in the March/April 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. …the club of amply dimensioned steel watches with a fixed connection between the case and the bracelet. Nomos Glashütte relies on a specially created and customized construction to create a fluent connection in its largest and sportiest model. The blue...

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May 22, 2023 by Martina Richter

Hands-On Debut: The J.N. Shapiro Resurgence, Made in the USA

Known for founder Josh Shapiro’s remarkable engine-turned “Infinity Weave” dials, the independent watchmaker J.N. Shapiro has now released the first entirely “Made in America” watch since 1969. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on an early prototype of the new timepiece, dubbed the Resurgence, and was unsurprisingly very impressed by the level of...

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May 22, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Green Rambles: How Straps Elevate Your Wrist Game

I once had a charming Seiko 5 with a jade green dial that I bought for about $50. I was less excited about the bracelet, but in my drawer, I still had a light brown alligator leather strap from a watch I recently sold that happened to fit. It turned out to be a match...

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May 21, 2023 by Martin Green

Bird’s Eye View: Reviewing the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono

The dial of the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono was inspired by the iris of an eagle’s eye. Even though we cannot view this fascinating steel chronograph with the extraordinarily sharp eyesight of that bird of prey, we nonetheless scrutinized it with an eagle eye during our test. Scientists believe that eagles can spot animals...

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May 20, 2023 by Martina Richter

The WatchTime Q&A: An Interview with John Reardon from Collectability.com

John Reardon launched Collectability.com in 2019. The former head of watches for Christie’s is one of the leading authorities on Patek Philippe watches and aims, on one hand, to educate collectors on the history of the brand, its timepiece production, and place in the international field of horology. On the other hand, the platform obviously...

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May 20, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Hands-On Debut: Ulysse Nardin Ocean Race Diver Chronograph for the Ocean Race

Just released by Ulysse Nardin is the new Ocean Race Diver Chronograph limited edition watch celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Ocean Race. Long associated with maritime history and a commitment to environmental causes, Ulysse Nardin is a natural partner for The Ocean Race (formerly known as the World Race and the Volvo Ocean Race)...

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May 19, 2023 by Bilal Khan

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