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Disco Time: Glashütte Original Releases Annual Edition of Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date in Two New Colorways

“Vibing Orange” and “Disco Blue”: Glashütte Original presents two limited editions of its Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date with bold dial colors that recall this groovy decade. Both watch faces feature a matte lacquer surface, which lends the bold hues a contemporary finish. The Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date has been a favored member of the Glashütte...

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Jul 21, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Full-Metal Version of Casio’s G-Shock GM-B2100 Updates Both Appearance and Function

Ever since the GMW-B5000 was released in 2018, inheriting the iconic design of the Origin, the full-metal G-Shock series has steadily added to its lineup, bringing a robust and stylish stainless steel exterior to the classic design by making skillful use of Casio’s CMF (color, material, finish) design concept. Since 2020, the lineup has been...

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Oct 3, 2022 by WatchTime

Power at a Premium: 6 Watches Under $3,500 with Great Power Reserves

Of the various ongoing trends in the watch world, ever-improving power reserves in mechanical timepieces are among the most practical. With collectors often owning a variety of pieces they like to change in and out on a daily basis, owning a mechanical timepiece that’s still running after it’s been put down for a few days...

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Jul 19, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

A Trip to the City: Bulova Revives the 70’s “Parking Meter” Chronograph

Between 1970 and 1974 Bulova produced a number of distinctive chronograph watches that are sought after by vintage watch enthusiasts today. One of them was the “31008-6W” timepiece, also known as the “Parking Meter.” A re-edition is now being added to the brand’s Archive Series collection that revisits the eye-catching shape of the stainless steel case and...

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Jul 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

FEATURE

On the Cusp: A Brief History of the Zenith El Primero

Zenith’s El Primero automatic chronograph caliber — unveiled to the world 50 years ago this year, in 1969 — is regarded as one of the world’s best and most accurate movements. In this historical feature from the WatchTime archives, contributor Thomas Gronenthal takes a look at its development.

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Jul 17, 2022 by WatchTime

Back in Black: Hands-on with the Longines Heritage Classic Black “Sector Dial”

Today we revisit the WatchTime archives for a hands-on with the Longines Heritage Classic Black “Sector Dial.” This article was originally published in 2021. Few brands have seen as much sustained success with their vintage-inspired designs as has Longines. With a slew of recent additions to retro-chic Heritage collection — among them the Heritage Classic...

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Jul 17, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Perfecting a Watch: The Design Evolution of the Rolex Datejust

Water resistant, automatic winding, chronometer-certified, a date window— in 1945, the Rolex Datejust was the first watch that could offer all this — just about perfect. Nevertheless, Rolex has continued to improve upon it. What does the perfect watch look like? Automatic winding, three hands, a date display, accurate, sturdy and water resistant — you...

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Jul 16, 2022 by Jens Koch

Time for Workouts: G-Shock Introduces Three New Styles To Move Lineup

G-Shock adds three new colorways to its Move family of men’s fitness watches: light beige (GBD200UU-9), olive green (GBA900UU-3A), and khaki (GBA900UU-5A). The latest fitness models are equipped with a step tracker, accelerometer, and Bluetooth Smartphone Connectivity. By connecting to a smartphone via the G-Shock Move app, users can plan and track their workout using...

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Jul 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

WATCH LIST

Splendid Splitters: 5 Noteworthy Rattrapante Chronograph Watches

Rattrapante chronographs, also referred to as split-seconds chronographs, are a type of chronograph with two seconds hands that allow for the ability to time multiple simultaneous events, such as runners during a race. It can also time a series of events, such as the laps a single person makes on a track. One of the...

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Jul 15, 2022 by WatchTime

(Inter)Stellar Timekeeping: Citizen Presents Hakuto-R Collaboration Model in Recrystallized Titanium

Citizen’s latest Hakuto-R GPS Chronograph was born out of the collaboration with the eponymous commercial lunar exploration program, operated by ispace. As such, the Eco Drive, light-powered GPS satellite wave watch that receives signals in as little as 3 seconds pays tribute to space and the upcoming ispace lunar lander. Entirely clad into brand’s genuine Super Titanium and...

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Jul 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A. Lange & Söhne Debuts the 1815 Rattrapante in Platinum (with Hands-On Photos)

Just released by A. Lange & Söhne is a new platinum iteration of the 1815 Rattrapante, which debuted back in 2020. You’ll recall the original came in Lange’s proprietary Honeygold and was, more importantly, the brand’s first rattrapante chronograph aka split-seconds watch. Well… kind of. For those of you not steeped in the catalog of...

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Jul 14, 2022 by Bilal Khan

Meet the Coblor Nürburgring Asphalt 1 Chronograph With a Racetrack Dial

There is a new kid in town: Coblor, being the latest brand to join the vibrant watch scene in Germany with its starting model, the Nürburgring Asphalt 1 Chronograph. The brand and its watch’s debut is quite impressive, with the timepiece being a self-winding chronograph that features a watch face made from a piece of...

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Jul 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Corum Unveils the Bubble Skull X-Ray

It was during the Basel watch exhibition in the year 2000 when Corum first unveiled its Bubble watch. The brainchild of the brand’s owner Severin Wunderman, the timepiece impressed with an oversized case with a diameter of 44mm and a huge domed crystal. Among the first specimen was a watch with a stylized skull, transferring...

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Jul 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

MeisterSinger Updates the Neo and Neo Plus with a New Green Dial

A cool green hue joins the color palette of German brand Meistersinger’s Neo line, the color coming in addition to ivory and sunburst blue options also making their debut this year. The new green features a color transition from light in the center to black at the edge of the dial, known as dégradé, with it...

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Jul 12, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Pedal to the Metal: Chopard Releases Annual Edition of the Mille Miglia Race Edition

Chopard has been partnering with the legendary Mille Miglia classic-car race since 1988. To the delight of old timer and chronograph enthusiasts, the annual event is accompanied by a special edition limited to 1,000 timepieces in stainless steel. In addition, the watches feature a tachymeter scale and a C.O.S.C.-chronometer certificate for the proven precision of...

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Jul 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Talking Shop With Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni

In “Talking shop with…” we sit down with the movers and shakers of the watch industry. Some have a prominent role, while others work more outside of the spotlight. With this series, we want to give you an intimate insight into the industry in all its aspects. Guido Terreni, former Head of Watches at Bulgari and now...

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Jul 10, 2022 by Martin Green

Mechanical Masterpieces: A Closer Look at A. Lange & Söhne’s Richard Lange Minute Repeater

A grande complication rarely reveals its secrets and sophistication at first glance, because even to the expert eye, the complexity of the inner mechanisms is not immediately apparent. This rings particularly true for the minute repetition, whose appearance emphasizes pure understatement. The new Richard Lange Minute Repeater from A. Lange & Söhne which debuted at...

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Jul 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

REVIEW:

Borrowed Time: The GPHG-Winning Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver’s Re-Creation SLA025J1

In 1968, three years after the brand’s first dive watch was released (the 62MAS or Reference 6217-800x with 150-meter water resistance), Seiko’s engineers managed to raise the bar with a Hi-Beat divers’ watch with 300-meter water resistance (Reference 6159-700x). This model was not only the first Japanese dive watch to be equipped with a 10-beat...

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Jul 8, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

Customizing Time: The Art of the Personalized Watch

As more and more of today’s consumers look for watches that make a truly personal statement, the art of customization is in rising demand. In this feature from the archives, WatchTime contributor and author Roberta Naas offers one of the most comprehensive looks at customizing time. It’s been a centuries-old trend in clothing: bespoke tailoring...

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Jul 7, 2022 by WatchTime

Blancpain Presents Two New Variants of the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet

First created in 1956 and reintroduced in 2013 as a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, the Bathyscape is a diver’s watch that is meant to accommodate adventures both under water and on dry land. Today we look at recent release as part of that series in one of the brand’s...

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Jul 7, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Nomos Glashütte Metro Neomatik 41 Update Receives the Good Design Award

The Metro neomatik 41 Update from Nomos Glashütte recently received the Good Design Award in Chicago. This timepiece is already the seventh watch of the German manufacture to receive this prestigious accolade. For more than seven decades since its inception, The Chicago Athenaeum has created awareness about innovative contemporary design and honored both products and...

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Jul 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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