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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona: A Watch Worthy of the Winners

Rolex is Proud Sponsor of the 98th Academy Awards — and the Daytona it's showcasing in the exclusive Greenroom is every bit as iconic as the evening itself.

4 minutes

Daniela Pusch

Mar 15, 2026

Chronometer

COSC Introduces the Excellence Chronometer - A New Precision Standard for Swiss Watchmaking

Earlier this month, on the 50th anniversary of the ISO 3159 chronometer standard, COSC unveiled a stricter, more realistic certification protocol — tightening rate tolerances, increasing magnetic resistance, and verifying power reserve in a decisive step toward the future of Swiss precision.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Feb 26, 2026

WatchTime Aerowatch 1942 Calendrier Complet, title

complete calendar

Meet the Elegant Aerowatch 1942 Calendrier Complet Double Moon

Aerowatch opens the new watch year on an elegant note with the introduction a refined full calendar distinguished by a rare double moon-phase display. Blending classical watchmaking codes with poetic celestial mechanics, the new model adds a fresh highlight to the brand’s long-standing 1942 collection.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Feb 19, 2026

Swiss Watches

U.S. and Switzerland Reach Agreement to Reduce Tariffs to 15%

The United States and Switzerland have reached an agreement to cut the tariff on Swiss imports from 39% to 15%, restoring more favorable trade conditions for watches, pharmaceuticals, and precious-metals products. The revised rate is expected to take effect in the coming weeks.

3 minutes

WatchTime Team

Nov 14, 2025

Skeletonized Watches

Favre Leuba Unveils the Chief Skeleton - Available in seven iterations

The Swiss tradition brand takes a bold step into uncharted territory with the Chief Skeleton, the brand’s very first fully skeletonized watch.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 26, 2025

Chronographs

Favre Leuba Expands Chief Chronograph Collection with Two Striking New Dial Colors

Favre Leuba introduces British Racing Green and Dune to its Chief Chronograph line, adding bold new shades to the brand’s cushion-shaped chronograph inspired by the 1970s.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 23, 2025

Swiss Watches

BA111OD Chapter 8 Brings Swiss Craftsmanship at Accessible Prices

BA111OD introduces two classic expressions of mechanical watchmaking: a three-hand watch with date and a moonphase model. Together, they are offered in seven variations – all positioned at an attractive price point.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 22, 2025

Swatch

Deep Inside the Creative System of Swatch

Last year, WatchTime got to see Swatch’s ultra-modern Sistem51 production in Boncourt and talk with the brand’s CEO about the power of ideas, collabs and sustainability, shortly before the launch of the Omega x Swatch “Mission to the Moonphase” MoonSwatch in March 2024.

14 minutes

Roger Ruegger

Sep 15, 2025

Formex Essence 41 mm _Space Ghost_ Automatic COSC - Dial close up

Sports Watches

Out of This World: Formex Essence 41 MM Space Ghost

Formex expands its Essence collection with a new 41-mm case size. Positioned between the existing 39-mm and 43-mm versions, the new variant offers a carefully balanced presence on the wrist.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 19, 2025

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Dive Watches

Rado Captain Cook: New Size, New Height and New Hues

With a revised 39mm case diameter, both newcomers offer a more compact profile. One comes with a light blue dial, one with a turquoise face. Both feature a cool gradient effect and the unmistakable design of this popular retro-inspired diver.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 8, 2025