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.

SIHH 2014: Watch Insider’s Top Five Sport Watches

On my blog, Watch-Insider.com, I am assembling lists of my top five watches introduced at last year’s SIHH in three categories: design, innovation and, today, my favorite sports watches. Keep in mind these are listed in alphabetical order, not ranked by preference.

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Jan 7, 2015 by Alexander Linz

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Australian-Based BOW & STERN Introduces its First Automatic Dive Watch

BOW & STERN is a four-year-old Australian watch brand that has rapidly been gaining a foothold in the microbrand sphere. Its latest watch, which is the brand’s first automatic divers’ model and launched on Kickstarter last week, is a firm testament to the brand’s ideals, which are focused on quality, reliability, and staying 100% carbon...

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Oct 16, 2018 by WatchTime

Dive Watch Wednesday: 2 New 50th Anniversary Seiko Dive Watches

In this dive watch article, we take a look at two limited edition, anniversary watches from Seiko, the Seiko Marinemaster 50th Anniversary limited edition and the Seiko Prospex Diver 200.

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Jan 7, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Fratello Classics: My Top 5 SIHH 2014 Watches

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) last year in Geneva saw very interesting new watches from an array of brands, and from the days I was there, I have compiled a Top Five list of my personal favorite watches.

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Jan 7, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

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Baume & Mercier’s new Clifton Baumatic: Lengthened Service Intervals

A mechanical watch movement is a complex mechanism comprising numerous mobile miniature components. Their perpetual interaction results in friction and wear ultimately influencing the smooth running of the movement. This is one of the reasons why watches have to be returned for regular service. The new Clifton Baumatic from Baume & Mercier with the maison’s...

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Oct 15, 2018 by WatchTime

Watch Insider: The Grandmaster Chime and Other Patek Philippe 175th Anniversary Watches

Patek Philippe recently unveiled its long-awaited 175th anniversary watch collection, headlined by the magnificent Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime. Scroll down for info and photos on the Patek Philippe 175th Anniversary watch models.

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Jan 6, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Monochrome Monday: Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Gold Collection Debuts at SIHH 2015

In January 2014 Montblanc introduced an entirely new collection, called the Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage collection. This collection, with its classic design codes, is the first to incorporate everything that Montblanc as a watch brand has to offer — from very affordable and classically styled time-only, to the most affordable perpetual calendar on the market, to...

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Jan 5, 2015 by Frank Geelen

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Vote on the Winner of WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest #2

Capping off another successful WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest submission period, here are our top 10 images of the 300-plus wrist shots submitted to us through e-mail and Instagram over the past two weeks. Please vote on what you think is the best image based on composition, creativity, and image quality. The top five finishers will receive...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

Reviewing the Longines Heritage Avigation GMT

Longines introduces a new edition in its Heritage line, a vintage- and military-inspired watch that takes its place alongside the recently launched Heritage 1935, Heritage Diver and Conquest Heritage 1954. This collection of Longines watches is certainly the brand’s most interesting, with vintage inspired designs and practical complications. The Longines Avigation GMT is no exception: it’s a robust...

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Jan 4, 2015 by Frank Geelen

SIHH 2014 REVISITED: 4 DAYS, 47 WATCHES

At last year’s SIHH 2014 in Geneva, we saw and covered so many new watches, we’re concerned our readers might have missed some of our updates. To make it easier for you to see everything we covered, we’ve created this handy recap with links to all 47 watches we covered over the watch fair’s four days. As...

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Jan 4, 2015 by WatchTime

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Gucci Presents #TimeToParr: An Uncommon Photographic Journey

Embracing Instagram’s creative landscape over the past three years with dedicated projects in which artists play with House motifs, Gucci has published and promoted these special works with a series of hashtags. Now, for the first time, the House is collaborating with a single artist on an Instagram project. Exploring the nature of time and...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

A Look Back at Baselworld 2014: Return of the Rolex Sea-Dweller at Baselworld 2014

In this watch review, we take a closer look at the Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000, a highlight piece for many Rolex fans.

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Jan 3, 2015 by Frank Geelen

A Look Back At Baselworld 2014: 19 Interesting New Watches We’ve Seen

Scores of new timepieces have been making their world debuts at Baselworld 2014. Here’s a roundup of the watches we’ve reported on. Take a look back at Baselworld 2014 and rediscover some of the year’s most interesting novelties.

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Jan 2, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

A Look Back at Baselworld 2014: New Breitling Chronomat Airborne Watches

The iconic Breitling Chronomat pilots’ watch turns 30 this year. To mark the occasion, Breitling has released four new models of the Breitling Chronomat Airborne collection, in two case sizes, at Baselworld 2014. The watches have quickly become popular timepieces and are now widely available.

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Jan 2, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Dive Watch Special: The Edox Hydro Sub “North Pole” Limited Edition

For fans of the dive watch, join us in taking a look at one of the more unusual new dive watches from Edox, the Edox Hydro Sub "North Pole" Limited Edition.

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Jan 2, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

A Look Back At Baselworld 2014: Tudor’s Heritage Ranger and New “Style” Line

Tudor, the Rolex sister brand, has added the rugged new Ranger to its Heritage collection, and introduced a new collection known as Style. We take a look at both in this article from WatchTime.

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Jan 2, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Monochrome Essentials: Reviewing the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Manufacture

Finding the right watch is a quest. When a watch fits one’s lifestyle, like a glove to a hand, and not by some artificial marketing association, but the fit of real-world application, then a symbiosis ensues. What watch, for example, is the right watch for the boat owner?

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Jan 1, 2015 by Frank Geelen

Fratello Classics: 5 Watches That Deserve a Re-Edition

Ever since the revival of mechanical wristwatches in the 1990s, brands are eager to re-launch some of their successful models from the past. This makes total sense, since some of the brands out there have an impressive and interesting history behind some of their watches. The most famous ones are, of course, the TAG Heuer...

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Jan 1, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

JCK 2014 Revisited: New Oris Pilots’ Watches

Here's a look at two new Oris pilots' watches, the Oris Big Crown Pro Pilot Day-Date and the Oris Big Crown Timer Chronograph.

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Dec 31, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

Dive Watch Specials: Discover the Most Dangerous Dive Watch Ever Made

A couple of weeks ago, the watch brand Artya presented a fold-out knife strap buckle for its eccentric range of watches (which the brand’s own representatives refer to as “crazy projects,” occasionally). The idea instantly reminded me of an unfortunately much more serious attempt at bringing together two iconic Swiss products: the Safari dive watch...

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Dec 31, 2014 by Roger Ruegger

Fratello Classics: Reviewing the Panerai Luminor Marina 8 Days

About 10 years ago, around the time I started my watch blog Fratello Watches, I owned a couple of Panerai watches and wore them with much pleasure. However, being not only a writer of watch articles but also a watch collector, I “traded them up” over the years for watches from other brands. Of course,...

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Dec 30, 2014 by Robert-Jan Broer

Gift Ideas for Fans of Wet Times: 23 Divers’ Watches

Recently we helped you pick out a watch for the lady in your life, guiding you to our recent posts covering 25 ladies’ watches. This time we’re looking at 23 divers’ watches covered on Watchtime.com. Follow the links below to find some great gift ideas for the divers and water sports enthusiasts on your holiday gift...

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Dec 30, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

The Apple Watch: New Information, and Hands-On Reactions

The new Apple Watch launched in Fall 2014, and the premier was as notable for what Apple did not tell as for what it did. Over the past few weeks, important new information has become available, as have some initial opinions from hands-on testers. Here’s the latest.

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Dec 30, 2014 by WatchTime

Fratello Classics: My Top 5 Watches from Baselworld 2014

Fratello Classics takes a look back at the many Baselworld 2014 appointments, and in this article, I will show you the five watches that impressed me the most during the show. Actually, it is virtually impossible to come up with just five, as there were 1,500 exhibitors showing their goods. So, my selection is taken only...

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Dec 30, 2014 by Robert-Jan Broer

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