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.

PRE-BASELWORLD 2019:

MB&F Launches its First Ladies’ Watch, the Legacy Machine FlyingT

MB&F, the independent brand best known for its wildly creative timepieces, has unveiled its first wristwatch meant for female collectors, the Legacy Machine FlyingT. And just like with everything the 14-year-old brand does, there is a lot more to this timepiece than what meets the eye. This isn’t a men’s watch from the Legacy Machine...

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Mar 14, 2019 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Swiss Utility, Urban Adventure— The Victorinox Journey 1884 Automatic

Since its inception in 1884, Swiss watchmaker Victorinox has epitomized utilitarian excellence, most notably with the creation of its iconic Swiss Army Knife. Steeped in history and renowned for its commitment to no-nonsense functionality, since entering into horology in 1989 Victorinox has seamlessly transitioned its expertise in tool manufacturing to the world of watches, today...

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Dec 8, 2023 by WatchTime

BENEATH THE SURFACE:

The 10 Best Dive Watch Brands You Don’t Know About

10 dive watches from lesser known brands, including Aegir Instruments, Aquadive and UTS München, that are worth checking out, covering a wide range of prices and specs.

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Mar 12, 2019 by Roger Ruegger

FEATURE

Discovering 100 Years of Rolex Chronometers and Rolex Oyster Watches

Read the full story of the “Class A” chronometer certificate awarded to a Rolex wristwatch over 100 years ago, and trace the evolution of the Rolex "Oyster” watches that resulted from it, with photos of all the major Rolex Oyster models from 1926 through 2014.

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Mar 1, 2019 by Alexander Linz

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

SIHH 2019 REVISTED:

Baume & Mercier Builds Out the Clifton Baumatic Collection with Five New References

The big news for Baume & Mercier at SIHH 2019 was the release of the Clifton Baumatic Perpetual Calendar. The addition of a Perpetual Calendar complication helps elevate the prestige of the Baumatic collection — which was introduced last year to rave reviews — and showcases the brand’s technical capabilities. To go along with the Perpetual...

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Feb 12, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

FROM WATCH-INSIDER.COM:

Omega Goes Dark with the New Seamaster 300 Diver

Last year, Omega introduced the revamped Seamaster 300M with a 42-mm case. This year, the Bienne-based brand is launching a 43.5 mm version with black ceramic case (as well as dial and bezel insert) and elements made of titanium (caseback, bezel, and crowns). Here’s a brief preview courtesy of our sister blog, Watch-Insider.com. The transparent...

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Feb 10, 2019 by WatchTime

SIHH 2019:

Girard-Perregaux Evolves the Laureato with the Absolute Collection

Three years after the Laureato first reappeared in Girard-Perregaux’s catalog, there is little doubt that it is the headlining collection for the brand. Since it’s limited-edition re-introduction at Baselworld 2016, we’ve seen skeletons, chronographs, and a large number of variations in size, material, and color. In 2019, to go along with a new Laureato Perpetual...

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Jan 18, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

SIHH 2019:

Richard Mille Reveals His Sweet Tooth with the Bonbon Collection

Richard Mille creations have always been easy to spot in a crowd. Thanks to their avant-garde styling, generous use of color, and overall level of technical sophistication, it isn’t difficult to comprehend how the firm has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in contemporary horology. The new Bonbon collection, released this week at SIHH,...

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Jan 16, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

SIHH 2019:

Montblanc Adds Six New Timepieces to the Heritage Collection

Montblanc has updated its expansive Heritage collection with six new timepieces at SIHH 2019. Borrowing on the history of the erstwhile Minerva marque, which Montblanc has claimed since Richemont purchased the legendary workshop in 2006, the new additions to the Heritage collection are part of the brand’s 2019 lineup, which includes multiple new timepieces in...

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Jan 14, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

SIHH 2019:

Introducing the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Perpetual Calendar

After the highly successful introduction of the Clifton Baumatic line last year, the collection has returned with the launch of the first complication bearing the Baumatic designation. The Baumatic was regarded as a strong step forward for the accessibly priced Richemont brand when it was launched at SIHH 2018. Boasting a five-day power reserve, the original Baumatic...

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Jan 14, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

SIHH 2019:

Laurent Ferrier Launches the Bridge One with a Brand New Caliber and Case Construction

Laurent Ferrier has revealed two timepieces at SIHH 2019 that feature a completely new case construction and movement. The septuagenarian watchmaker, who won the Men’s Complication prize at the GPHG 2018 for the Galet Annual Calendar School Piece, is known throughout the watch industry for his technical mastery as well as the certain level of horological...

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Jan 14, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

SIHH 2019:

The Official WatchTime Pre-SIHH 2019 Roundup

SIHH 2019 is a day away and our team is on the ground in Geneva ready to bring you the hottest horological news. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook if you aren’t already and get ready for the breaking news that is sure to follow. While you anxiously wait for the latest update, you can catch...

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Jan 13, 2019 by WatchTime

SIHH 2019 PREVIEW:

Armin Strom Updates the Masterpiece 1 Dual Time Resonance with a Sapphire Crystal Case

Only days remain until SIHH 2019 officially gets started. As the press releases and announcements continue to flow in before the show, we’ve discovered that the first release from Armin Strom in 2019 will be an update to one of last year’s most horologically compelling travel-time releases: The Masterpiece 1 Dual Time Resonance. First revealed...

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Jan 11, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

GOING THE EXTRA FATHOM:

The Rolex Deepsea and 6 Other Extreme Dive Watches

We take a look at seven "extreme" dive watches - including the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue Edition; Breitling's Superocean Chronograph M2000 and the UTS 4000M Professional Diver - and what sets them apart from the pack.

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Dec 6, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

11 Watch Brands That Make Their Own Metals

We take a look at 11 watch brands, including Rolex, A. Lange & Söhne, Hublot and Omega, that have invented their own alloys by combining different metals.

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Nov 27, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

DIVE WATCHES 101:

What Did Divers Use Before There Were Dive Watches?

What did divers use before Rolex and Blancpain launched their first wristwatches for divers in the early 1950s, creating the archetype of the modern dive watch?

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Nov 21, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

BEHIND THE SCENES

5 Omega Dive Watches That Never Made It Into Production

Five prototype Omega dive watches, on display at the Omega museum in Bienne, that we believe are worthy of your attention.

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Oct 31, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

EXPERT ADVICE:

How To Buy Vintage Watches

The market for truly "vintage" watches is something quite different from that for relatively young "pre-owned" watches. In this in-depth article, FratelloWatches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer offers advice to newbies looking to dabble in the vintage watch market.

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Sep 27, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

FEATURE

Bare Bones: 10 Standout Skeleton Watches

For watch aficonados who love the technical "openwork" artistry of skeleton watchmaking, we take a look at 10 skeleton watches introduced in recent years, from brands like Glashütte Original, Blancpain, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget and others.

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Sep 18, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

DIVE WATCH BASICS

Dive Watches 101: Bracelet Extensions vs. Flexible Straps

We take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of dive watch Bracelet Extensions vs. Flexible Straps in this article on diving watches.

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Aug 30, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

Tough Timers: 10 Watches for Extreme Conditions

WatchTime takes a look at 10 tough timer watches, including the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra >15,000 Gauss and the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea, designed to withstand extreme conditions.

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Aug 24, 2018 by Jens Koch

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