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.

Breguet Celebrates “Tourbillon Day,” Announces Dates for New Exhibition

Breguet instituted a new holiday on the horological events calendar this week. On June 26, the brand celebrated “Tourbillon Day,” the anniversary of the day in 1801 that the first tourbillon, created by the brand’s namesake, master watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet, in 1801.

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Jun 27, 2013 by WatchTime

James Dean’s Elgin Pocketwatch Sells for $42,000 at Auction

James Dean’s lucky pocketwatch was one of the main attractions at Antiquorum’s June 22nd Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces auction held in Hong Kong.

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Jun 25, 2013 by WatchTime

Kobold Offers Made-in-Nepal Soarway Transglobe Watch

On its newly launched website, koboldwatch.com, Pittsburgh-based Kobold Watch Co. is offering the new Soarway Transglobe to existing Kobold clients for only $2,650 (offer expires June 30th). Made in Nepal, The Soarway Transglobe was designed with the help of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

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Jun 19, 2013 by WatchTime

“Superman” Henry Cavill Wears Omega at “Man of Steel” Movie Premiere

Henry Cavill, star of the blockbuster new Superman movie, “Man of Steel,” was seen wearing an Omega watch at the film’s UK premiere.

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Jun 17, 2013 by WatchTime

Antiquorum Auctions James Dean’s Lucky Pocketwatch

At its upcoming June 22nd auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” in Hong Kong, Antiquorum will be auctioning a prized possession and lucky charm of legendary actor James Dean, a pocketwatch made by American watchmaker Standard USA with an American-made Elgin movement.

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Jun 12, 2013 by WatchTime

Swatch Releases $90 Scuba Libre Divers’ Watch

For those in search of a dive watch who are on a tight budget, Swatch has released a line of inexpensive dive watches named Scuba Libre.

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Jun 11, 2013 by WatchTime

Channing Tatum Wears Bulova in “White House Down”

The military-style Bulova Hack Watch makes an appearance in this summer’s action-thriller, “White House Down,” worn by actor Channing Tatum in his role as John Cale.

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Jun 10, 2013 by WatchTime

WatchTime E-Special: Pilots’ Watches

WatchTime’s latest digital exclusive, WatchTime E-Special: Pilots’ Watches, is now available on the WatchTime app!

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Jun 7, 2013 by WatchTime

Detroit-Based Shinola Releases New Limited-Edition Runwell Watches

Just in time for Father’s Day, the Detroit-based watch brand Shinola, which we profiled in the December 2012 issue of WatchTime, will be rolling out new styles of its Runwell watch, a limited edition that proved to be a hit for the newly launched brand, selling out within a week on its website.

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Jun 6, 2013 by WatchTime

Ralph Lauren Celebrates The RL67 Safari Collection

Last week, American fashion icon Ralph Lauren, whose company develops Ralph Lauren timepieces in a partnership with Richemont, hosted a private Champagne reception to celebrate the U.S. debut of the watch brand’s RL67 Safari collection.

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Jun 5, 2013 by WatchTime

Jeanrichard Partners With High-Wire Master Nik Wallenda

Jeanrichard, which made waves recently by partnering with “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot “Sully” Sullenberger, has hooked up with another veteran risk-taker, high-wire master Nik Wallenda, a scion of the legendary “Flying Wallendas” family of daredevil performers.

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Jun 4, 2013 by WatchTime

New Hamilton Watches at Watch Insider

Baselworld may be over, but there are still some new watches left to report on from the show.

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Jun 3, 2013 by Alexander Linz

New Watches on Display at JCK Las Vegas

WatchTime spent the weekend in Las Vegas, but the slots and poker machines took a back seat to chronographs, tourbillons and GMTs as we discovered new watches, several of which we missed at Baselworld, at the JCK Watch and Jewelry Fair at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. Below are some of the highlights.

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Jun 3, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Couture Watch and Jewelry Show Opens in Las Vegas

With Baselworld barely in the rearview mirror, watch brands and those of us who cover them made the pilgrimage this week to the annual watch and jewelry fairs in Las Vegas. The first of them, called Couture, kicked off yesterday at the Wynn Hotel and Casino. Below you’ll find some photos and brief descriptions of...

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May 31, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Graham Chronofighter Oversize Superlight TT

As official timekeeper of the Isle of Man TT Motorcycle Race, Graham is marking this year’s race with the release of the Graham Chronofighter Oversize Superlight TT chronograph, a lightweight watch weighing less than 100g.

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May 30, 2013 by WatchTime

Gucci Sync Supports Chime for Change Campaign

Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry has selected the new Gucci Sync watch to represent Chime for Change, a campaign for women’s and girls’ empowerment founded by Gucci.

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May 29, 2013 by WatchTime

F1 Drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg Join IWC

At the recent Grand Prix Monaco, IWC announced the addition of Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg of the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team as official “Friends of the Brand.”

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May 28, 2013 by WatchTime

Christie’s to Auction Historic Patek Philippe Grand Complication

At the Important Watches auction on June 11, Christie’s will be auctioning the historically significant Stephen S. Palmer Patek Philippe Grand Complication No. 97912.

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May 24, 2013 by WatchTime

Watch Insider Looks at Blancpain L-Evolution-R Chronographe Flyback Rattrapante Grande Date

WatchTime’s “Watch Insider” Alexander Linz visited the Hungaroring race track near Budapest for the launch of the Blancpain L-Evolution-R Chronographe Flyback Rattrapante Grande Date, which features a 24-hour counter shaped like the Lamborghini logo.

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May 23, 2013 by WatchTime

Longines Official Timekeeper at Preakness Stakes

At the conclusion of Oxbow’s upset victory at last weekend’s Preakness Stakes, Longines, the race’s official timekeeper and watch, ceremoniously awarded Oxbow’s owner, trainer and jockey with watches from the Longines Saint-Imier Collection in the winner’s circle at Maryland’s Pimlico Race Course.

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May 22, 2013 by WatchTime

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