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Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400

WatchTime New York 2022 is making its seventh annual return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall in a few short weeks, with the incredible horological event spanning three days from October 21-23. Each day is dedicated to showcasing some of the most sought after releases from the past year from over 30 brands, giving you a...

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Sep 29, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

Zenith, Kari Voutilainen, and Phillips Unveil Unique Caliber 135-O With Salmon Dial & Niobium Case

Just about every watch enthusiast out there was abuzz with excitement when the Zenith Caliber 135 Observatoire Limited Edition in collaboration with none other than Kari Voutilainen was announced earlier this year. At the time of announcement, we saw the reveal of the set of ten pieces in platinum with black-finished sterling silver dial along...

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Sep 29, 2022 by Bilal Khan

Oris Divers Sixty-Five 12H Calibre 400: The Pleasure of Discrete Performance

The phrase ‘the only watch you’ll ever need’ is not one I consider using lightly. Few watches can live up to the standard of the phrase by my requirements, though some do come awfully close. The newest to do so is the Oris Divers Sixty-Five 12H Calibre 400. The watch is not even that different...

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Sep 28, 2022 by Martin Green

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Montblanc Geosphere 0 Oxygen Limited Edition

Not long from now, WatchTime New York 2022 will return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, helping bring the watch world together for one of the biggest events of the fall. The three day exhibition will take place from October 21-23, with each day dedicated to showcasing the many fantastic timepieces of more than 30 participating...

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Sep 27, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Green Rambles: When Green Gets Tired Of Green

As yet another press release reaches my inbox with the inclusion of a green-dialed watch, I realize how tired I have grown of them. While the world of watches has always been ruled by a certain degree of trends, many makers seem to be following this one blindly. Perhaps it is because green reminds them...

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Sep 26, 2022 by Martin Green

NAWCC X HSNY Announce “Horology’s Great Collectors” Symposium in NYC From Oct 21 – 23

It’s almost time for the seventh annual return of WatchTime New York to Gotham Hall for a weekend-long showcase of the most sought-after watch releases from the past year. Spanning October 21-23, the event will be a great opportunity for watch-world novices, aficionados, and industry professionals alike to convene over their most common interest. If...

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Sep 25, 2022 by WatchTime

Gaining Steam: Hands-On with the Mondaine evo2 SBB Automatic

Since August 2021, Mondaine has been offering a mechanical version in its evo watch collection, using the unmistakable design of the famous “Official Swiss Railways Clock.” In this visit to the WatchTime archives, we take a look at the evo2 SBB Automatic, appropriately on a quick train ride across Switzerland. Like any railway company, the...

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Sep 24, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: L. Leroy Tourbillon Régulateur Squelette Art Déco

WatchTime New York 2022 will be returning to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall from October 21-23 for its seventh annual iteration. Over the course of the weekend, a diverse selection of more than 30 participating watch brands will display their most sought-after releases from the past year, bringing together industry professionals, experts, and enthusiasts together under...

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Sep 23, 2022 by WatchTime

Showing at WTNY 2022: Norqain’s Wild One Collection Clad in Newly Developed Norteq Material

Swiss watch brand Norqain has built a strong reputation for itself in just four years since its debut. Joining its growing catalog is the newly introduced Wild One collection, which utilizes a novel carbon fiber composite material dubbed Norteq. Along with the experimental use of materials, the line offers a new case shape adding to the...

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Sep 21, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO

In just a few weeks, the long-awaited WatchTime New York 2022 will be returning to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall. The event will take place from October 21-23, with three days dedicated to showcasing various timepieces and creating open conversations between guests and industry professionals. Over the course of the weekend, more than 30 participating watch...

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Sep 21, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WTNY 2022: Perrelet Turbine Rainbow

The fast-approaching and long-awaited WatchTime New York 2022 will be returning to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall from October 21-23 this year. Over the course of the weekend, more than 30 participating watch brands will display their most sought-after releases from the past year. The three days of the event are dedicated to showcasing various timepieces...

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Sep 19, 2022 by WatchTime

Green Rambles: Is it All About the Money?

The question that I get asked most often on my Instagram account is the price of the watches I post. Some ask politely, others simply message me with ‘PP.’ In my world, this stands for Patek Philippe, in theirs for ‘Price Please,’ but in general, I think that ‘Public Problem,’ is perhaps the best description....

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Sep 19, 2022 by Martin Green

TAG Heuer Carrera Plasma: Exploring the Potential of Lab-Grown Diamonds

Having a fascination with diamonds is effectively human nature. Even long before we were able to cut and polish them, they were regarded as precious stones. Now we can not only unlock the inner beauty of natural diamonds, and show their fire and scintillation by machining them in different cuts, but new technology allows for...

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Sep 18, 2022 by Martin Green

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Moritz Grossmann Universalzeit

For its seventh annual return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, WatchTime New York 2022 is bringing together over 30 participating watch brands and their most sought-after releases from the year. The event will take place from October 21-23, with three days dedicated to showcasing various timepieces and fostering fantastic conversations between guests and industry professionals. ...

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Sep 15, 2022 by WatchTime

Hands-On Debut: TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph in Three Bright New Colors

If you don’t personally have a TAG Heuer Formula 1 memory or story, then a close friend or family member almost certainly does. At this point it’s almost cliché to point out that TAG Heuer’s Formula 1 collection is one of the most robust and long-standing entry level offerings in Swiss watches. The ubiquitous racing-inspired...

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Sep 15, 2022 by Bilal Khan

Green Rambles: The Importance Of Visiting Manufactures

When you are an established watch journalist working for respected publications, you get several invitations for press trips during the year. The brands certainly know how to make them tempting, often serving more champagne than water in breathtaking areas of the world with accommodations that rarely rate below five stars. It sounds like heaven on...

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Sep 12, 2022 by Martin Green

Making Waves: Moritz Grossmann Introduces Turqoise Date With Magnificent Guilloche Dial

When it comes to new releases, 2022 has seen the introduction of a plethora of models experimenting with color. We have seen a range of daring shades and subtle hues that have created a renewed look for classics and enchanted new introductions. German luxury manufacture Moritz Grossmann is among the brands to experiment with color...

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Sep 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The Historic Vintage Watches From Zenith’s “Master of Chronographs” Exhibition

After a stint at Phillips in New York, the Zenith Master of Chronographs exhibition made its way to Los Angeles a few weeks back. Housed in Westime’s stunning new space overlooking Rodeo Drive, the exhibition serves as an interactive timeline of the brand’s rich history of chronographs stretching from the early 1900s to current day....

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Sep 9, 2022 by Bilal Khan

Oak or Oyster? Comparing Steel Luxury Sports Watches from Audemars Piguet and Rolex

Rolex Oyster steel models are hard to come by and are trading well above their original retail price. For just a bit more money you can purchase alternative models from Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak line. Is it worth it? We find out in this latest visit to the WatchTime archives. ChronographsThe Rolex Daytona in steel...

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Sep 8, 2022 by Jens Koch

A Quiet Summer in Schaffhausen: Meet the IWC Mark XX

Schaffhausen-based IWC is arguably best known for its signature Pilot’s Watch collection, and this past summer the watchmaker launched one its most significant (and quiet) updates to the line for the year. Dawning the next generation of the historic Mark series, IWC in July introduced the Mark XX, following up on the vintage-derived line that...

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Sep 8, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

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