WatchTime Blog

Welcome to WatchTime’s blog – the watch collector’s daily resource for the latest news on watches and the watch industry. Here, the WatchTime editorial team and other contributors from top watch blogs and online watch magazines post reviews of new watch models, news from the watch industry, reports from watch collector events, and much more.

Close-Up: Blancpain L-evolution Tourbillon Carrousel (Updated with Video)

One of Blancpain’s highlights at this year’s Baselworld is the L-evolution Tourbillon Carrousel, a highly complicated piece with a futuristic dial and case design to match. Tourbillons and carrousels both rotate their cages within a movement, but understanding them can also get your head spinning. So let’s take a moment to break down the differences...

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Feb 18, 2016 by Jay Deshpande

Sponsored: The Return of the Legendary Hanhart 417 ES

The reissue of the Hanhart 417 ES marks the return of a legend among wristwatches. More than 60 years ago, the original model served as the first pilot’s chronograph for the German armed forces. Today Hanhart combines the watch’s iconic historical design with the most modern production techniques to produce a robust chronograph suitable for...

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Oct 20, 2021 by WatchTime

Dive Watch Wednesday:

Christopher Ward’s New Trident Chronograph

UK-based Christopher Ward has just unveiled the first chronograph version of its Trident Diver watch; details and price included.

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Feb 3, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

SIHH 2016:

Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore Chrono Goes Diving (Updated with Live Photos)

Audemars Piguet just unveiled a 42-mm chronograph version of its Royal Oak Offshore Diver – exclusively available in the brand’s boutiques – at SIHH 2016 in Geneva. Four versions will be available, each with a water-resistance of 300 meters and powered by the AP Caliber 3124/3841. The green version is reserved for the Geneva boutique, list...

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Jan 18, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

Destination Moon: Introducing Two new Hakuto-R Eco-Drive Chronographs from Citizen (with Live Photos)

Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. and space start-up Ispace Inc. have recently joined forces. As corporate partner of Ispace’s planned commercial lunar exploration program, the 100-year-old Japanese watchmaker and pioneer in the use of titanium has now released two limited-edition chronographs dedicated to the upcoming missions that should also bring parts made of the brand’s Super...

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Oct 13, 2021 by WatchTime

Watch Review

Temptations by Escapement: Arnold & Son UTTE

For his latest horological "temptation" for WatchTime readers, Escapement Magazine founder Angus Davies gets up close and personal with the Arnold & Son UTTE (Ref. 1UTAG.M02A. C121G.)

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Jan 14, 2016 by Angus Davies

Dive Watch Wednesday

A Preview of the New Oris Aquis “Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II”

Oris is offering a new limited-edition dive watch dedicated to the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest — and probably also its most famous — reef system. The 46-mm-diameter Oris Aquis "Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II" is limited to 2,000 pieces and introduces a deep blue dial with yellow accents as well as a new day-date display.

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Jan 13, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

WatchTime Watch Giveaway:

Win the New Seiko Ref. SRP773K1 “Turtle”

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to spend less money on watches, here’s some very good news: WatchTime is giving away one Ref. SRP773K1 watch from Seiko – the brand-new re-edition of the brand’s legendary Ref. 6309, also known as the “Turtle.” This model has just started to ship to retailers and we...

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Jan 11, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

From Watch-Insider.com

Watch Insider’s Top 10 Watches (+1 Very Special One) Introduced in 2015

Watch Insider Alexander Linz names his top 10 watches released in 2015, including new luxury watches from Rolex, Omega, Breitling, and Patek Philippe.

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Jan 9, 2016 by Alexander Linz

Dive Watch Wednesday: Hands-On With the New IWC Aquatimer 2000

The IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000 with a black-and-yellow dial (Ref. IW358001) was announced shortly before Christmas and will be presented at the upcoming SIHH in Geneva. The new watch has already been delivered to some of the brand's boutiques, one of which has offered us the opportunity to take some pictures.

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Jan 6, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

From Monochrome Watches

Hands-On Review: Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum Worldtimer

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Jan 2, 2016 by Frank Geelen

Driving Since 1969: The TAG Heuer Monaco

As we usher in a new year, we reflect on how much difference a year (or several) can make when comparing one watch to its predecessors. This week, WatchTime looks back on three iconic watches that demonstrates how a classic timepiece changes over time.Today, we wrap up with the TAG Heuer Monaco.

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Jan 1, 2016 by Alexander Krupp

Flying Since 1948: The IWC Mark

WatchTime looks back on three iconic watches that demonstrates how a classic timepiece changes over time. Earlier this week we took a look at the Rolex Submariner; today, we examine the IWC Mark series of pilots' watches.

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Dec 30, 2015 by Alexander Krupp

Diving Since 1953: The Rolex Submariner

WatchTime looks back on the first of three iconic watches that demonstrates how a classic timepiece changes over time. First up: the Rolex Submariner.

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Dec 28, 2015 by Alexander Krupp

Hands-On Review: Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi Bezel”

The Rolex GMT-Master II with red/blue "Pepsi" bezel in white gold elicited some mixed emotions from our reviewer's headquarters - read his full report here.

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Dec 21, 2015 by Frank Geelen

Watch Insider: 10 Watches With That “Certain Something”

Some watches simply “have it” and some do not. These 10 timepieces, to me, have that certain something that sets them apart. Scroll down to see my choices. These are the watches introduced in 2014 that appeal most to the emotions of your Watch Insider, plain and simple. No other criteria have been taken into account,...

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Dec 18, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Dive Watch Wednesday: Hands-on with the Bremont Supermarine S2000

We have long wanted to get our hands on Bremont's Supermarine S500 for an in-depth dive watch review. Read on to find out why.

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Dec 16, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Dive Watch Wednesday: The Black List

Should you currently be on the lookout for a “stealthier” or black-on-black dive watch for holiday gifting (and we can’t think of a reason why you shouldn’t be), we at Diveintowatches.com have selected nine different models, in different price categories, each with different approaches on how to make a black case. Scroll down to see...

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Dec 9, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Insider Reviews the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter

Learn more, in WatchTime's Watch Insider review, about the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter wristwatch, which comes equipped with a mechanical barometric altimeter-and-barometer movement.

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Dec 4, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch-Insider Asks: Which of These 5 Watches Would You Take to a Desert Island?

Stranded on a desert island? We offer 5 luxury watches to choose from as your "desert island" watch, with models from Panerai, Rolex, Blancpain, Cartier and Omega.

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Nov 30, 2015 by Alexander Linz

5 Limited-Edition Omega Watches Made for the Olympic Games

We take a look at five Omega watches made specifically for the Olympic games, such as the Omega Seamaster XXIX Limited Edition and Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean "Sochi 2014."

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Nov 30, 2015 by WatchTime

Reversible Watches: The One You Know and Others You Don’t

Most of us know the history of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso and its connection to British polo players. But have you heard about Cartier’s Basculante or Universal Genève’s Cabriolet? Read on for the story behind these vintage reversible watches and other reversible watches they inspired.

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Nov 27, 2015 by Balazs Ferenczi

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