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.

ArtyA’s Winter Snowflakes

ArtyA has released the Winter Snowflakes collection, a group of four watches, each one a unique piece, set with precious stones. Like ArtyA’s Werewolf, which was “forged under a full moon,” these, too, have an interesting story. ArtyA claims their cases were “struck by lightning,” creating cracks in the steel, which were then filled in...

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Nov 20, 2012 by WatchTime

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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

First Look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Unique Travel Time

Our partner blog, www.watch-insider.com, has posted a first look at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Duomètre Unique Travel Time. The watch was just unveiled at a press conference in Paris by Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Jerome Lambert. For the full story and a video, head over to watch-insider.com. Below are some preview pictures of the watch.

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Nov 20, 2012 by WatchTime

Breitling Designs Limited Edition Timepiece with Govberg Jewelers

In an exclusive partnership with Govberg Jewelers, Breitling has unveiled the Chronomat 44 Limited Edition, limited to only 50 numbered pieces. Govberg Jewelers is the oldest Breitling retailer in North America, having sold the brand’s timepieces since 1987.

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Nov 19, 2012 by WatchTime

POLL:

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

New Hublot Boutiques Open Around the World

This month, Hublot has been busy opening multiple boutiques around the globe, including two in Asia.

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Nov 15, 2012 by WatchTime

More November Auction Results

Earlier today, we posted results from recent record-breaking Antiquorum and Christie’s watch auctions. Sotheby’s also had strong results for its November watch auctions.

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Nov 14, 2012 by WatchTime

PROMOTION:

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

David Beckham & Breitling’s Transocean Chronograph Unitime

Breitling has announced David Beckham as the representative for its Transocean Chronograph Unitime worldtimer watch, establishing a long-term partnership between the Swiss brand and the famous athlete.

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Nov 13, 2012 by WatchTime

Gucci Timepieces Celebrates XIII Annual Latin Grammy Awards

Gucci timepieces will continue their partnership with the the Recording Academy, and the Latin Recording Academy at this year’s Latin Grammy Awards. The exclusive two-year partnership between Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry and The Latin Recording Academy began last year with the launch of a special-edition collection of timepieces and jewelry designed by Gucci Creative Director...

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Nov 12, 2012 by WatchTime

WatchTime Now on Kindle

In addition to iPad and Nook, you can now read WatchTime on Kindle for $8.95 per issue or $3.33 a month, with a 14 day free trial! As an extra bonus, the Kindle store already has the December issue of WatchTime, which has yet to hit newsstands. The Kindle edition of WatchTime can be read...

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Nov 8, 2012 by WatchTime

President Obama’s Jorg Gray 6500

In the now famous picture of Barack and Michelle Obama hugging, posted on his official Twitter page after his reelection on November 6th (now the most retweeted picture ever), President Obama can be seen wearing his Jorg Gray watch.

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Nov 8, 2012 by WatchTime

Unique Display Case for Laurent Ferrier

At London’s SalonQP event, a new concept display case, the Watchzoomer, will make its debut. From November 8 to 10, Laurent Ferrier watches, such as the Galet Micro-Rotor, will be presented at the Saatchi Gallery in this unique display case equipped with a moving magnifying glass enlarging watchmaking details that are invisible to the naked eye.

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Nov 7, 2012 by WatchTime

Longines Ladies Diamond Conquest

Longines, currently celebrating its 180th anniversary, has introduced two new ladies watches designed to be both elegant and sporty.

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Nov 7, 2012 by WatchTime

The Greening of Jaeger-LeCoultre Continues With Electric Company Car

After setting up public transport service by bus and encouraging car-sharing since October 2007, Jaeger-LeCoultre is now confirming its commitment to environmental protection by replacing one of its company cars with an electric car branded Jaeger-LeCoultre. Jaeger-LeCoultre is also devoting three parking places to employees’ electric cars. The three spots will be equipped with an...

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Nov 6, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Breitling Adds “Code Yellow” Model to Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel Line

Breitling’s Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel model — a divers’ watch with 3,000-meter water resistance and a carbon-treated black steel case — was one of WatchTime.com’s most popular “Watches to Watch” of recent months. This week, Breitling announced the release of a new model, limited to 1,000 pieces, called Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel Code Yellow.

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Nov 1, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Armin Strom’s Tourbillon Tour

Biel-based watch manufacture Armin Strom have recently created their own in-house tourbillon movement, and are kicking off a global tour to showcase their latest calibre, the ATC11, which is a manual movement with a 10 day power reserve, and a collection of new timepieces.

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Oct 26, 2012 by WatchTime

Breguet at the Wynn Las Vegas

Breguet has joined with Wynn & Company Watches at the Wynn Las Vegas to open a Breguet boutique at the new watch store. A private cocktail reception was held on October 18th to celebrate its launch.

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Oct 25, 2012 by WatchTime

Girard-Perregaux and Hugh Jackman Fight Cancer

Girard Perregaux has partnered with the Hour Glass Group, sponsor of the Fight Cancer Foundation’s signature annual fundraising event, the Red Ball, held in the Palladium Ballroom at the Crown. The Red Ball is in its 20th year, and had over 1,300 guests. Among the attendees was actor and patron of the Fight Cancer Foundation,...

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Oct 24, 2012 by WatchTime

Antiquorum October Auction Results

Two weeks ago, we reported on Antiquroum’s October 19th auction at the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong, with several Patek Philippe watches and a rare Harry Winston among the timepieces up for auction.

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Oct 24, 2012 by WatchTime

New Franck Muller Watches at WPHH

From October 8th to 10th, the Franck Muller Group held its 4th Salon World Première of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery (WPHH) in the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. At the event, they announced a partnership between Franck Muller and Roberto Cavalli for a “Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller” collection.

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Oct 23, 2012 by WatchTime

Panerai’s New Special Edition Radiomir 10 Days GMT

Panerai has introduced three new Special Edition Radiomir 10 Days GMT watches in platinum, white gold, and red gold, powered by the automatic P.2003 manufacture movement, which has a power reserve of ten days. The dial features a date window, a small seconds dial, and a power reserve indicator. The color of the strap and...

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Oct 18, 2012 by WatchTime

Fortis Celebrates 100th Anniversary with B-47 Mysterious Planets

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Fortis, and they’ve been celebrating the occasion with several limited edition watches. Earlier this year they released a limited re-edition of the Marinemaster Vintage.

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Oct 18, 2012 by WatchTime

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