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WATCH TEST

Hands-On Review: Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” Ref. 126710 BLRO

Coke or Pepsi? It’s a matter of taste, some say, and individual tastes always differ. But there’s only one right answer if you’re talking about the Rolex GMT-Master. Although the manufacturer made a version that had a GMT bezel in red and black, called “Coke,” the first GMT-Master from 1955 bore the red-and-blue scale for...

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Aug 17, 2022 by Jens Koch

Sponsored: The Re-Edition of the First G-Shock Gets a New Color Variant

Unlike the MRG-B5000B, which was closely based on the first-generation model and whose dial used the key G-Shock color of red, the defining tone of the new MRG-B5000BA is blue. The concept behind the design is the “ao-zumi” (blue ink) used in Japanese calligraphy. The deep blue creates a mood of peace and serenity quite...

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Aug 15, 2022 by WatchTime

Reservoir Turns Up the Volume with the Sonomaster Chronograph

Watchmakers take a great deal of inspiration from their daily surroundings. Nature is a favorite, but also old-school equipment. For their latest creation, Reservoir reimagined the VU-meters of analog stereo amplifiers used to measure the level of sound intensity, and incorporated them into their new Sonomaster Chronograph. The way that Reservoir did this is very...

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Aug 17, 2022 by Martin Green

Vintage Meets Modern: Tissot Introduces the Telemeter 1938

To commemorate the early days of its sports timekeeping, Tissot launches the Telemeter 1938. So named for the year 1938, the watch is inspired by a telemeter-equipped Tissot chronograph used by an athlete then for the first time in a ski race. The re-edition is designed in a tasteful retro style that recalls the instrument-like...

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Aug 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: The Power Of Goodbye

Collecting watches is a dynamic process. When I first started collecting, I thought that there was an end to it, that my collection would be complete at some point. When I look back at this, it is somewhat naïve to think. A watch collection is almost like a living, breathing thing, an expression of yourself...

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Aug 15, 2022 by Martin Green

PORTFOLIO

Flying High: Five Watches with Altimeters

The function of an altimeter is simple: It measures the altitude of an object above any fixed level, with sea level being the most common point of reference. It is used in a number of activities, from extreme sports like skydiving, to ground-based activities like hiking, climbing, and skiing, but its most prominent usage has...

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Aug 15, 2022 by WatchTime

Union Glashütte Releases the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Power Reserve

Union Glashütte expands its 1893 collection this year, the series commemorating the founding of the traditional Saxon brand by industrial expert Johannes Dürrstein (1845 – 1901). To do so the brand is introducing a new timepiece, the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Power Reserve, which comes fully equipped with a new movement from the German watchmaker....

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Aug 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

WATCH REVIEW

Silent Accord: Reviewing the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Diver SBGA229

Grand Seiko’s SBGA229 divers’ watch combines traditional mechanical watchmaking and the precision of electronic timekeeping. This is made possible by Spring Drive technology, developed by Seiko, and the result is an authentic divers’ watch with a unique inner life. In this feature from our October 2019 issue, with original photos by Olaf Köster, we give it a thorough once-over.

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Aug 14, 2022 by Martina Richter

Digital Duo: Hands-on with the Yema Digidisc and LED

In 2020 and 2021, digital display, retro-chic watches found themselves in a serious moment. In this visit to the WatchTime Archives, we look back on one of these designs from the French watchmaker Yema via the Digidisc and LED models. As demand for more and more unique watches grows, so too does the demand for...

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Aug 13, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

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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Aug 13, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

Upsized: Mondaine Expands evo2 Collection to 43mm

While all brands have certain key features, some have such strong signatures you can quickly determine the maker of a watch from across the room. In the luxury realm, there’s Audemars Piguet and the famed integrated style of their Royal Oak, Cartier and their blue sapphire cabochon crowns, and Rolex and their iconic fluted bezel...

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Aug 12, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Faces of Time: 8 Watches with Unusual Time Displays

Many watches show “only” the time. But there’s plenty of latitude for creativity, as we can see on display in this selection of eight unconventionally designed timepieces from eight innovative watch brands.

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Aug 11, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

Streamlined: Bell & Ross Releases the BR 05 Artline, Inspired by 1930s Design

Bell & Ross unveils the BR 05 Artline, the watch earning its name from a 1940’s American product design trend focusing on flawlessness, lightweight and streamlining. Created in 2019, the BR 05 is a derivative of the BR 03, Bell & Ross’s iconic square timepiece with a round dial, inspired by cockpit instruments. The new...

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Aug 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The Next Generation: TAG Heuer and Porsche Team Up for the Connected Calibre E4 Porsche Edition, With Exclusive Car Functions Displayed

TAG Heuer and Porsche today announced the launch of the new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 – Porsche Edition. This luxury connected watch is inspired by the design of the all-electric Porsche Taycan collection and offers exclusive Wear OS features for Porsche owners by displaying information from the car directly on the dial, such as...

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Aug 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monobalancier Gets a Hypnotic Touch in Collaboration with Artist Hajime Sorayama

More and more watch brands enjoy collaborations with artists who get to make their marks on their collections. As (mechanical) watches are obsolete in terms of their prime purpose, this makes a lot of sense, as they take on a different role and become more and more objects of art. Roger Dubuis is one such...

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Aug 10, 2022 by Martin Green

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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Aug 9, 2022 by Jens Koch

Seeing Red: TAG Heuer Releases Limited Carrera Edition with a Crimson Dial

It was only a couple of weeks ago that TAG Heuer introduced a special edition of the Monaco with a magnificent purple dial. Now, another legendary motorsports watch of the Swiss avantgarde brand gets a colorful makeover, the one and only Carrera. First introduced in 1963 and designed by Jack Heuer himself, this racetrack classic...

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Aug 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Did You Know That: The Difference Between A Modular And Integrated Movement

In this edition of ‘Did You Know That,’ we look at the difference between a modular and integrated movement, each representing one of two different approaches to including a complication in a watch. With a modular movement, an additional complication is built on top of an otherwise stand-alone timekeeping mechanism. By itself, the module cannot...

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Aug 8, 2022 by Martin Green

FEATURE

Luxury in Steel: A History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus

tek Philippe introduced the Nautilus in 1976. Since then, it’s become one of the brand’s most sought-after watches. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we trace the evolution of the Nautilus through its 40+-year history.

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Aug 7, 2022 by Jens Koch

WATCH TEST

Retro Racer: Testing the TAG Heuer Monza Calibre 17

In 1976, TAG Heuer introduced its Monza model, named for the world-famous Italian Formula 1 racetrack. Forty years later, the Monza Calibre 17 recalls the glory days of racing while offering a great deal more than retro design. Read on for an in-depth review from the WatchTime archives, with original photos by OK-Photography.

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Aug 6, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

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