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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time GMT Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HCB006J1: Front

Seiko Celebrates 145 Years with Six Timepieces in Edo Murasaki - A color reflecting Tokyo’s heritage

Quantum Introduces Six New Barracuda BAR1208B Colorways - Sponsored

The Quantum Barracuda BAR1208B gives the brand’s “Performance Monster” dive-watch formula a brighter, more playful update, pairing six colorful dial options with a Japanese automatic movement, sapphire crystal, and 200-meter water resistance.

4 minutes

WatchTime Team

Aug 6, 2026

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Patek Philippe: Milestones Nautilus-Grandmaster Chime-World Time Watch

Luxury Watches

The Watches That Defined Patek Philippe - Fourteen milestones from the Calatrava to the Cubitus

From the original Calatrava and the first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph to the Nautilus, Grandmaster Chime, and Cubitus, these landmark watches trace nearly a century of Patek Philippe design, innovation, and mechanical mastery.

14 minutes

Ruediger Bucher

Aug 8, 2026

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Astronomical Complications

Ulysse Nardin Launches the Blast Moonstruck with Five Astronomical Displays - A wrist-worn planetarium

Ulysse Nardin revives its astronomical legacy with the Blast Moonstruck, a 20-piece limited edition combining five celestial indications with the automatic UN-106 caliber.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 7, 2026

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Platinum Watches

The Power of Platinum: Six Watches That Make the Most of This Magic Metal - A Spotlight on Platinum Watches

Platinum is watchmaking’s quiet power metal, being heavier, rarer, and harder to master than gold. From refined calendar watches to extreme haute horlogerie, these six timepieces show how brands use platinum to signal their most serious creations.

5 minutes

Martin Green

Aug 7, 2026

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WatchTime

Inside WatchTime’s Summer 2026 Issue - Victorinox, Orlando Bloom, Rolex, cars, and more

The July/August 2026 issue of WatchTime leads with the redesigned Victorinox Maverick, alongside collector stories, major releases, technical reviews, and more.

4 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Aug 7, 2026

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Hanhart Aquasphere Matte Black: wrist, title

Dive Watches

Hanhart Introduces the Aquasphere Matte Black and Experimental Square by Square - One goes deep, while the other bends the rules

Hanhart expands in two very different directions with the 300-meter Aquasphere Matte Black and the experimental Square by Square, a sculptural watch limited to six prototypes.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 6, 2026

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Seiko 5 Sports Field Series Motocompo Limited Edition HDB010K1: Front

Sports Watches

Seiko: Seiko 5 Sports Motocompo — A Japanese Design Icon Rides Again - The iconic scooter, now on the wrist

Seiko celebrates the 45th anniversary of Honda’s Motocompo with a special edition of the Seiko 5 Sports Field watch that is inspired by the cult folding scooter’s unmistakable look and spirit.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 5, 2026

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Hand-wound movement

Nomos Glashütte Adds Two New Faces to the Tetra 27 - Dare to be square

Nomos Glashütte expands the Tetra collection with the Tetra 27 White and Tetra 27 Duo, two compact square watches powered by hand-wound manufacture movements.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 5, 2026

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Leica ZM 11 Titanium Launch Edition wrist shot showing cushion-shaped case and layered dial.

Luxury Watches

A Spotlight on the Leica ZM 11 - Light, shadow, and precision in a distinct collection

First published in WatchTime’s March / April 2024 issue, this look at Leica’s ZM 11 explores its layered dial design, exclusive automatic caliber, and quick-change straps — a sub-$10,000 collection blending the brand’s photographic heritage with watchmaking precision.

4 minutes

Alexander Krupp

Aug 5, 2026

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Bulova Shelby Racer Chronograph: wrist, title

Chronographs

Introducing the Bulova Shelby Racer Chronograph - Racing history in high-frequency motion

Bulova celebrates the legendary Shelby Daytona Coupé with a chronograph full of character featuring a mirror-polished dial, automotive-inspired details and a high-frequency Precisionist quartz movement.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 4, 2026

Luminox Adventure Watch 1300 Series: title

Quartz Watches

Luminox Launches the Adventure Watch 1300 Series for Life off the Grid - Designed for those who venture beyond the beaten path

Luminox expands beyond its military and dive-watch roots with the Adventure Watch 1300 Series, featuring a 43mm case, bronze-toned bezel, LLT illumination, and 200 meters of water resistance.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 4, 2026

De Bethune, extravagant watch with tourbillon

Automatic Watches

Five Exceptional Watches That Leave the Logo off the Dial - These understated designs let craftsmanship speak for itself

From H. Moser & Cie. to De Bethune, these five logo-free watches trade overt branding for distinctive design, technical depth, and quiet confidence.

3 minutes

Johannes Beer

Aug 4, 2026

WatchTime

46 Watch Brands Join the Lineup for WatchTime New York 2026 - Forty-six brands, three days, and more watches than one wrist can handle

The expanding exhibitor list brings together historic maisons, celebrated independents, and collector favorites at Gotham Hall this October.

4 minutes

WatchTime Team

Aug 3, 2026

Quartz Watches

Hamilton Adds Tropical Colors to the Ventura Quartz S - The asymmetrical icon returns in turquoise and pink

Hamilton gives the Elvis Presley-linked Ventura Quartz S a tropical update with turquoise and pink dials, yellow-tipped seconds hands, and its unmistakable asymmetrical case.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 3, 2026

Omega

Vintage Spotlight: Revisiting the Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar - Blast from the Past

A look back at the Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar, a standout of the 1990s. With a perpetual calendar, distinctive integrated design, and a blend of steel and gold, it remains a stylish and functional timepiece even decades later.

4 minutes

Martin Green

Aug 3, 2026

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Doxa SUB 300 Ti5 Clive Cussler: wrist, title

Dive Watches

Doxa Brings Grade 5 Titanium Back to the SUB 300 for Clive Cussler Edition - The 300-piece edition adds a layered titanium dial

Doxa marks Clive Cussler’s 95th birthday with the SUB 300 Ti5, pairing a Grade 5 titanium case with a new two-layer dial and COSC-certified movement.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 1, 2026

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Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date “Northern Tide“ Limited Edition: title

Dive Watches

Glashütte Original Launches Two SeaQ “Northern Tide” Limited Editions for North America - A turquoise tide rolls into the SeaQ collection

Glashütte Original gives the SeaQ and SeaQ Panorama Date a turquoise-to-black dégradé dial in two North America-exclusive limited editions of 100 pieces each.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 31, 2026

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Nomos Glashuette Tangente neomatik 38 Update Forest Green: wrist, title

Dress Watches

Nomos Glashütte Brings a Fresh Shade of Green to the Tangente neomatik 38 Update - The patented ring-date display gets a rich new colorway

Nomos Glashütte adds a forest-green dial to the Tangente Neomatik 38 Update, pairing its patented ring-date display with the ultra-thin DUW 6101 caliber.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 31, 2026

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Interviews

Citizen Eco Drive

Inside the Evolution of the Citizen Eco-Drive and Its 50th Anniversary - An interview with Shoichiro Morita and Yoshihisa Yajima

Marking 50 years of Eco-Drive, Citizen reflects on its light-powered technology, from solving quartz battery limits to shaping the brand today. Shoichiro Morita and Yoshihisa Yajima discuss its origins, evolution, and ongoing relevance.

3 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Apr 3, 2026

Blancpain

An Interview with Blancpain CEO Marc A. Hayek

As Blancpain looks beyond the 70th anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms, President and CEO Marc A. Hayek discusses what’s next for the iconic dive watch, the impact of the Blancpain x Swatch collaboration, the brand’s long-standing Ocean Commitment, and the high-complication movements shaping Blancpain’s future.

7 minutes

Ruediger Bucher

Jan 9, 2026

Photo by: Kyna Uwaeme (www.kynauwaeme.com)

Interview

An Interview with Thomas Fleming on His New Brand, Fleming

11 minutes

Martin Green

Mar 21, 2024

Interview

Talking Shop With Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni

4 minutes

Martin Green

Jul 10, 2022

Sports Watches

The Diverse Universe of Christopher Ward Watches - Explaining a success story in four watches

From a boat trip on the Thames to one of modern watchmaking’s most compelling success stories, Christopher Ward’s rise is defined by smart design, direct-to-consumer value, and technical ambition. Four watches explain how the brand got here.

5 minutes

Martin Green

Jul 30, 2026

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Automatic Watches

Ming Brings Hand-Hammered Pewter to the 37.06 Royal Selangor - A Malaysian metalworking tradition gets its moment on the wrist

Independent Ming teams with Royal Selangor for the 37.06 Royal Selangor, pairing a hand-hammered pewter dial with a lightweight titanium case in an 88-piece limited edition.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 30, 2026

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TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer Reunites with Team Ikuzawa and Bamford Watch Department for a New Carrera Chronograph - A Japanese racing icon returns to the Carrera grid

TAG Heuer, Team Ikuzawa, and Bamford Watch Department reunite for a 150-piece Carrera Glassbox inspired by vintage Roadmaster stopwatches and Japanese motorsport.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 30, 2026

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WatchTime

Watch Week Aspen Returns with Four Days of Watches and Collector Events - Four days on Mountain Time

Watches head for the mountains as Aspen’s citywide collector gathering returns for a third year

4 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Jul 29, 2026

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Mido Multifort TV Big Date M049.526.33.041.00: Titel

Automatic Watches

Mido: The Multifort TV Big Date Gets a Rose-Gold Twist - The retro-inspired automatic returns with a warmer two-tone finish

Mido gives the Multifort TV Big Date a rose-gold update, pairing its distinctive cushion-shaped case and gradient dial with the Caliber 80 automatic movement.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 29, 2026

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Gerald Charles Masterlink Gem Set Stone dial Green Aventurine dial: wrist, title

Luxury Watches

Gerald Charles Elevates the Masterlink with Exceptional Stone Dials - Three 10-piece editions pair natural stone with color-matched gemstones

Gerald Charles introduces three Masterlink Gem Set Stone Dial editions, combining asymmetrical natural-stone dials with gemstone-set white-gold bezels.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 29, 2026

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Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute to Aston Martin DB5, ref. AB0178121G1X1: wrist, title

Chronographs

Breitling Celebrates the Aston Martin DB5 With Three Top Time Editions - A British icon on the wrist

Breitling celebrates the Aston Martin DB5 with three Top Time B01 limited editions, including a steel model, a platinum-bezel version, and its first natural onyx dial.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 28, 2026

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Moon Phase Watches

To the Moon and Back: Eight Creative Moonphase Watches to Know

From poetic interpretations to astronomical precision, these eight watches show the many ways brands continue to reimagine the moon-phase complication — a feature as timeless as the moon itself.

5 minutes

Martin Green

Jul 28, 2026

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Chopard L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire Edition 2

Luxury Watches

Chopard Brings the L.U.C Full Strike Back in Sapphire, for a Second Time - The transparent minute repeater returns in a second limited edition

Ten years after the L.U.C Full Strike first appeared, Chopard is releasing the Full Strike Sapphire Edition 2 — the second minute repeater from the collection built entirely from sapphire crystal.

5 minutes

Daniela Pusch

Jul 27, 2026

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Union Glashütte 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition „Doppelmondphase“: Front

Hand-wound movement

Union Glashütte Introduces the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Double Moon Phase - Twice the moon phase, twice the charm

A newly developed hand-wound movement, a complete calendar, and a rare double moon-phase display bring a fresh technical highlight to Union Glashütte’s 1893 collection.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 27, 2026

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue: wrist, title

Chronographs

Parmigiani Fleurier: A Closer Look at the Tonda PF Sport Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue - The high-frequency chronograph pairs Ultra-Cermet with a new mineral-blue palette

A closer look at the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet, featuring a lightweight composite case and a new mineral-blue colorway.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 26, 2026

Dive Watches

Panerai Submersible PAM01756 Debuts With Steel Bracelet and No-Date Dial - The first 44mm Submersible with a stainless-steel bracelet

Panerai expands its Submersible collection with the PAM01756, the first 44mm iteration to pair the brand's signature cushion-shaped case with a stainless-steel bracelet. Built as a professional diving instrument, the watch combines 500-meter water resistance, a no-date display, and a highly legible dial.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 25, 2026

Omega, Bulgari, Cartier, chronograph, GMT watch, and dress watch

Automatic Watches

How to Build the Perfect Five-Watch Collection Under $20,000 - 5 watches for every occasion

Can five watches cover every occasion without sacrificing character? This $20,000 collection brings together a GMT, chronograph, dive watch, dress watch, and statement piece from Cartier, Omega, Squale, Bulgari, and Yema.

6 minutes

Johannes Beer

Jul 24, 2026

Rado Captain Cook, ref. R32223258: title

Dive Watches

Rado Gives the Captain Cook a Golden Glow with a Shimmering New Dial - A sparkling gold-colored dial, ceramic bezel, and an interchangeable bracelet-and-strap system join the Captain

A textured dial inspired by diamond powder adds fresh visual depth to the vintage-inspired dive watch while retaining the collection's robust 300-meter water resistance and 80-hour automatic movement.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 24, 2026

Ming

Living Life Like It’s Golden: Close-Up of the Ming 37.04 Rose Gold Monopusher

As a photographer, Ming Thein knew, like no other, how to capture the heart and soul of a watch. Learning through his lens, his own timekeeping creations are full of captivating details, and with the Ming 37.04 Rose Gold, he is living life like it’s golden.

6 minutes

Martin Green

Jul 24, 2026

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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore Limited, ref. NJ0238-57E: Front, title

Sports Watches

Citizen Gives the Tsuyosa Shore a Black-and-Gold Limited Edition - A little black and gold goes a long way

Citizen expands the Tsuyosa Shore collection with a black-and-gold limited edition featuring a 40mm case, rotating bezel, integrated bracelet, and automatic Caliber 8210.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 23, 2026

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Doxa SUB T.Graph II ‘Great White’ Topper Edition: dial, title

Dive Watches

Introducing the Doxa SUB T.Graph II ‘Great White’ Topper Edition - A California-inspired diving chronograph

Doxa and Topper Jewelers revive their “Great White” collaboration with a 100-piece SUB T.Graph II featuring a luminous white dial, blue accents, and a shark-engraved caseback.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 23, 2026

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Nomos Glashuette Ahoi neomatik sky und sand

Sports Watches

Nomos Glashütte Welcomes Summer with the Ahoi neomatik sky and sand - Summer-inspired, beach ready

As summer is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, Nomos Glashütte once again expands its nautical-inspired Ahoi collection. The new Ahoi neomatik sky and Ahoi neomatik sand combine sporty functionality with fresh seasonal colors, offering versatile companions for life on and off the water.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 23, 2026

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Norqain Freedom GMT Enjoy Life “Holiday” Limited Edition: title

GMT Watches

Norqain Launches the Freedom GMT “Holiday” Limited Edition - One lucky owner will win a trip to the Maldives

Norqain expands its playful Enjoy Life collection with its first GMT model. Limited to 500 pieces, the Freedom GMT Enjoy Life “Holiday” Limited Edition combines a travel-ready manufacture movement with a colorful world-map dial filled with whimsical details.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 23, 2026

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Watch Reviews

Hands-on with the D1 Milano D-Tech Oil II - Oil-filled fun

Filling a watch case entirely with oil doesn't sound like a good idea, yet it has its benefits. Many brands have done this over the years, and now D1 Milano offers one at an attractive price point with a compelling design, but how will it be on the wrist? Let's find out!

4 minutes

Martin Green

Jul 22, 2026

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Luxury Watches

Diamonds and Delights: Exploring the Craftsmanship Behind Diamond-Set Watches

Diamond-set watches blend high jewelry with horological craftsmanship. From sourcing rare stones to the precision of invisible settings, this feature explores the technical mastery and aesthetic considerations that go into adorning timepieces with diamonds.

8 minutes

Martin Green

Jul 22, 2026

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Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic GMT: title

GMT Watches

Frederique Constant Introduces the Classics Runabout Automatic GMT - The first Classics Runabout model with a manufacture GMT

First launched in 2013, the Classics Runabout collection returns with two new limited editions powered by the manufacture FC-350 automatic caliber, combining a clever second time zone mechanism with a clean, highly legible dial.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 21, 2026

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Citizen Promaster Blue Ocean BN0167-09W: title

Dive Watches

Shimmering and Sustainable: Citizen Introduces the Promaster Blue Ocean - Professional dive watch capability, environmentally-conscious materials

With the new Promaster Blue Ocean, Citizen combines professional dive-watch functionality with environmentally-conscious materials. The limited edition features a shimmering dial made from recycled plastic, an Eco-Drive movement, and a biomass-based strap.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 21, 2026

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Breitling Top Time B01 Eddy Merckx: title

Chronographs

Breitling Honors Cycling Legend with the Top Time B01 Eddy Merckx - Celebrating the most successful cyclist in history

Breitling expands its vintage-inspired Top Time collection with a tribute to Eddy Merckx. Limited to 525 pieces, the new chronograph celebrates the Belgian champion's unprecedented career with a distinctive yellow dial, the manufacture Caliber B01, and numerous details referencing his record-breaking 525 victories.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 21, 2026

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