Watch Features

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Hamilton Drops Two New Executions of the Khaki Field Titanium

Originally designed to serve soldiers in the field, field watches are characterized by their durability, practicality, and legibility. They typically boast simple yet functional designs that prioritize ease of use and reliability in demanding environments. While their origins lie in military use, field watches have transcended their initial purpose and become popular choices for everyday...

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Sep 7, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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

Hands-On Debut: Breitling Navitimer Automatic 32 & 36 Ladies Watch Collection

Just released by Breitling is the new ladies collection of their iconic Navitimer pilot’s watch. Debuting in 36 and 32mm case sizes, this new collection joins the brand’s collection’s existing ladies watch lineup which has been in the more “unisex” 41mm size. In typical Breitling fashion, there is a robust line up of pieces in...

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Sep 6, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Introducing the Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena LAB

In an exciting collaboration, Sylvain Pinaud and Massena LAB have joined forces to create a limited edition of the renowned French independent watchmaker’s monopusher chronograph. This exceptional timepiece, which secured the esteemed “Horological Revelation” Prize at the 2022 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), is an exclusive edition limited to a mere ten pieces. With...

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Sep 6, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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

Shaking Things Up: Corum Unveils a Concept Watch with a Flying Tourbillon In Daring Design

During this year’s Geneva Watch Days, Swiss brand Corum presents a Concept Watch that puts the known design of a wristwatch where the movement lies beneath the dial proverbially upside down, as essential parts of its hand-wound manufacture caliber boasting an impressive 90-hour power reserve are staged above the dial. The breathtaking view is...

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Sep 5, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Recalling a Vintage Original, Hanhart Introduces the Pioneer Silva

With the Pioneer Silva, Hanhart revives a model from the company archives which was driven by the historic Kal 36/39. Silva is the Latin name for woods and refers to the brand’s Homeland in the Black Forest. While the original was a gold watch with a salmon-hued dial and blued hands (below), the newcomer is...

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Sep 5, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Simplicity With An Art Deco Twist: La Petite Seconde Metropolis Louis Erard x The Horophile

In collaboration with The Horophile aka Amr Sindi, a renowned marketing consultant for watch brands, Swiss boutique label Louis Erard presents a captivating trio of limited editions for its acclaimed Petite Seconde collection of fine dress watches. These exclusive models, collectively named La Petite Seconde Metropolis Louis Erard x The Horophile and each limited to...

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Sep 4, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hands-on with the Lang 1943 Field Watch Edition One

While the name Lang 1943 might indicate that we are dealing here with an old and established brand, it is, in fact, one of the more recent additions to the watch world. The name and year are dedicated to Gerd-Rüdiger Lang, born in 1943, and to many best known for founding Chronoswiss. Before that, he...

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Sep 4, 2023 by Martin Green

EXPERT ADVICE:

Buying a Chronograph? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know

10 factors to consider when selecting a chronograph watch, to help make sure it suits your wants and your needs. We take a look at chronographs from brands like Jaeger LeCoultre, Omega, Baume & Mercier, Longines, Montblanc, Tag Heuer and others.

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Sep 3, 2023 by WatchTime

WatchTime Returns to South Coast Plaza on September 22

This September, WatchTime’s next collectors’ event returns to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Taking place on September 22 from 4:30 to 8:30pm, the evening will include featured watchmaking events and opportunities to speak firsthand with brand VIPs. There is a collection of 13 brands participating that will also be showcasing some of the...

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Aug 31, 2023 by WatchTime

Great Briton: The Watchmaking Wizardry of Roger W. Smith

Once an apprentice to the revered George Daniels, Roger W. Smith is considered the greatest British watchmaker today. In this profile from our sister magazine, WatchTime Middle East, editor Nitin Nair finds out what makes him tick.

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Aug 31, 2023 by WatchTime

Soft as a Pebble, Green as a Leaf: Ressence Adds a New Shade to TYPE 3 Range

Established in 2010 by industrial designer Benoît Mintiens, Ressence embraces the philosophy of “Less is More,” discarding some elements that have defined traditional watches for decades. Unveiled in 2013, and since then sought-after by fans of independent and Avantgarde watchmaking, the TYPE 3 stunned the watch industry as the pioneering oil-filled mechanical timepiece that was...

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Aug 31, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Armin Strom Introduces One Week First Edition at Geneva Watch Days

In 2010, Armin Strom introduced their very first watch, the One Week, featuring a movement developed and crafted in-house. Equipped with a seven-day power reserve and the design focused on symmetrical harmony of the state-of-the-art mechanics, this statement piece laid the foundation for many of Armin Strom’s future developments. Recently, the independent Swiss manufacture revisited...

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Aug 31, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

FEATURE

Chronomania: The 50+-Year History of the Automatic Chronograph

Fifty years ago, the consortium of Heuer-Leonidas, Breitling, Buren-Hamilton and Dubois Dépraz vied with lone wolves Zenith and Seiko in the race to launch the world’s first automatic chronograph movement. How did these brands keep their developments secret? And how did the watch world change? We searched the past for clues.

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Aug 30, 2023 by WatchTime

Music to Collectors’ Ears: Introducing the Breguet Classique Répétition Minutes 7673 in Rose Gold

A first-class high horology complication rarely reveals its secrets and sophistication at first glance, as even the trained eye doesn’t immediately grasp the complexity of the underlying mechanical processes. This rings especially true for the minute repeater, which symbolizes minimalist appearance at its finest. However, from a technical standpoint, this grand complication is deemed extremely...

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Aug 30, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Porschelicious: Laurent Ferrier Revs Up With Limited Sport Auto 40

Laurent Ferrier, the Geneva-based watchmaker, launches a new edition of its iconic Atélier series as a tribute to the brand’s history, which is inextricably linked to its passion for motor racing. The Sport Auto 40 is inspired by the legendary Porsche 935 Turbo with which François Servanin and Laurent Ferrier, the brand’s two founders, took...

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Aug 30, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Carbon Meets Gold in Bulgari’s Latest Octo Finissimo Automatic and Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar Executions

At this year’s Geneva Watch Days, Bulgari once again showcases its tradition and artistry in jewelry. Two exceptional timepieces from the record collection of the slimmest wristwatches, the Octo Finissimo Automatic and Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar, are presented in cases crafted from “CarbonGold.” This material combination of high-tech carbon and gold elements was introduced by...

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Aug 29, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Deeper Than Deep: Meet the Oris AquisPro 4000

At this year’s Geneva Watch Days, Oris introduces its most pressure resistant diver’s watch, the new AquisPro 4000. The titanium case of the novelty diver can withstand pressures up to 400bar, equivalent to 4,000 meters depth. Loaded with cutting-edge patented Oris technology, the latest addition to the Aquis collection boasts a ceramic-inlaid bezel, enhanced by...

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Aug 29, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Surprise in Silicon: Ulysse Nardin Wows with Blast Free Wheel Marquetry at GWD 2023

Ulysse Nardin’s surprises once again with technological innovations and daring designs by introducing the new Blast Free Wheel Marquetry, presenting silicon as a material that is not only ultra-technical but also highly artistic. As a tribute to the movement of the iconic Freak, the first incorporating silicon in 2001, the UN-176 Manufacture caliber also reveals on...

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Aug 29, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WATCH TEST

Hands-On Review: Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” Ref. 126710 BLRO

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2021. Coke or Pepsi? It’s a matter of taste, some say, and individual tastes always differ. But there’s only one right answer if you’re talking about the Rolex GMT-Master. Although the manufacturer made a version that had a GMT bezel in red and...

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Aug 27, 2023 by Jens Koch

PORTFOLIO

Flying High: Five Watches with Altimeters

The function of an altimeter is simple: It measures the altitude of an object above any fixed level, with sea level being the most common point of reference. It is used in a number of activities, from extreme sports like skydiving, to ground-based activities like hiking, climbing, and skiing, but its most prominent usage has...

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Aug 26, 2023 by WatchTime

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