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WATCH REVIEW

Water Sports Lover: Reviewing the Tutima M2 Seven Seas

Anyone who wants to wear a sporty, sturdy, watertight watch like the Tutima M2 Seven Seas doesn’t have to justify his decision by explaining that he sails regularly or frequently takes diving vacations. Sporty timepieces are purchased by all watch lovers, those who enjoy wearing them at their desks or at business meetings as well as...

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Oct 11, 2018 by Alexander Krupp

Promotion

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

BORROWED TIME:

What Makes a Watch Masculine?: A Review of the Baume & Mercier Clifton Club Indian Legend Tribute Scout Limited Edition

What makes a watch masculine? Is it the size? Certain Hollywood leading men might say so. What about the material? The popularity of heavy-duty titanium and time-worn bronze these days make that a distinct possibility. How about the complication? I don’t know about you, but debating the virility of a perpetual calendar isn’t a frequent...

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Oct 10, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

WATCH REVIEW

Wait a Second: A Closer Look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second watch has a seconds hand that jumps forward just once a second. How did this unorthodox automatic watch stand up under our close scrutiny?

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Oct 3, 2018 by Thomas Wanka

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

WATCH REVIEW

Time Machine: Testing the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10

The Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 transports us into the future of mechanical timekeeping with its in-house-developed 10-day movement and its complex design. In this in-depth review from WatchTime's August 2018 issue, we delve into its award-winning design and technical innovations.

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Sep 26, 2018 by Jens Koch

WATCH TEST

Chasing Nostalgia: A Test of the Omega Speedmaster Racing

The Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronometer is in gear for a new generation of fans. We tested the current Speedmaster with a retro-inspired dial and the latest in watchmaking technology under the hood.

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Sep 25, 2018 by Alexander Krupp

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

WATCH REVIEW:

Testing the Nomos Autobahn Neomatik

Inspired by the Nomos Autobahn’s unusual name, we drove along its namesake, the German autobahn, to the city of Glashütte, where we tested the watch prior to its Baselworld debut.

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Sep 24, 2018 by Martina Richter

WATCH REVIEW

War of the Worlds: IWC Pilot Worldtimer vs. Montblanc Orbis Terrarum

Two world-time watches — the IWC Pilot's Watch Worldtimer and the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum — duke it out on the wrist in this comparative review from the WatchTime archives.

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Sep 20, 2018 by Martina Richter

WATCH TEST

A Chrono Without a Chrono: Testing the Oris Chronoris Date

The latest version of Oris’s racing watch, the Chronoris Date, has no timing function. Is this good or bad? We take an in-depth look at the watch in this feature from WatchTime's August 2018 issue.

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Sep 19, 2018 by Alexander Krupp

WATCH TEST

Retro Racer: Testing the TAG Heuer Monza Calibre 17

In 1976, TAG Heuer introduced its Monza model, named for the world-famous Italian Formula 1 racetrack. Forty years later, the Monza Calibre 17 recalls the glory days of racing while offering a great deal more than retro design. Read on for an in-depth review, from the April 2017 issue of WatchTime.

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Sep 19, 2018 by Alexander Krupp

WATCH TEST

Second Pilot: Testing the Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante

Breitling chose its flagship Navitimer to debut the new chronograph Caliber B03 with split-seconds function. In this cover feature from our January-February 2018 issue (with photos by OK-Photography), we tested this manufacture caliber in a stainless-steel model with an exclusive bronze-colored dial.

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Sep 14, 2018 by Martina Richter

WATCH TEST

Deep Black: Testing the Tudor Black Bay Dark

A black watch is perfect for diving in deep dark waters, and it looks great on dry land, too. In this feature from WatchTime's June 2017 issue, we test Tudor’s popular model in its recently launched all-black version: the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Dark. Original photos are by OK-Photography.

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Sep 12, 2018 by Alexander Krupp

WATCH REVIEW

One Hand, Two Barrels: Meistersinger Circularis

In this article from the WatchTime archives, we size up MeisterSinger’s single-hand, double-barrel Circularis, which boasts a power reserve of five full days. Original photos are by Nik Schölzel.

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Sep 11, 2018 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW:

Borrowed Time: Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression

Zodiac is a watch brand that I’ve long admired, but for one reason or another, my overall wrist time has been limited over the years. That changed a few weeks back when I found an opportunity to bring a Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression along on a personal vacation to the Big Island in Hawaii. As...

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Sep 1, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

WATCH REVIEW

Hands-On with the Seiko Prospex PADI Special Edition SRPA83

Despite appearing prominently on the wrist, the Seiko Prospex PADI Special Edition is very comfortable to wear. It fits perfectly, regardless of its ample size and weight. One reason for this good fit is due to the concave curvature of the middle part of the case, which devours the back like the crater of a...

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Aug 28, 2018 by Martina Richter

WATCH REVIEW

Borrowed Time: The Mido Ocean Star Caliber 80

Looking over the 15 plus brands inside the Swatch Group, it feels rather straightforward to categorize each company into its own range sorted by overall accessibility. One brand that defies this expectation, however, is Mido. It would be simple to place the brand — which is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2018 — within the...

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Aug 23, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

WATCH TEST

Gentlemen’s Wager: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronograph vs. Montblanc Rieussec

We compare the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronograph and the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Automatic in this watch test from the WatchTime archives.

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Aug 23, 2018 by Alexander Krupp

WATCH TEST

Comparing Dive Watches from Alpina, Davosa, and Hamilton

Alpina’s Seastrong Diver 300, Hamilton’s Khaki Navy Frogman and Davosa’s Apnea Diver Automatic love to dive, but today they’re at a swimming pool. In this comparative review from WatchTime's March-April 2018 issue, we test these three sporty dive watches to see how they perform swimming laps and jumping from diving boards.

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Aug 15, 2018 by Martina Richter

WATCH TEST

Track Suited: TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 Edition Steve McQueen

The TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 Edition Steve McQueen, an updated version of the watch McQueen wore in the movie “Le Mans,” has racing written all over it. Did it take the checkered flag in our test?

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Aug 13, 2018 by Alexander Krupp

WATCH REVIEW

Pilots’ Hours: Testing the Bell & Ross BR V1-92 Black Steel

Bell & Ross’s watches are inspired by the history of aviation. Legibility, reliability and precision lead the list of specs. We checked all these attributes in our test of the BR V1-92 Black Steel.

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Aug 11, 2018 by Martina Richter

WATCH REVIEW:

A Hands-On Review of the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer

A second time zone indicator ranks among the most useful watch complications, and not just for pilots and other people who fly frequently. But not all of these time-zone displays operate intuitively. They often have a 24-hour hand that can be reset in single- hour increments via the crown, but a watch of this kind...

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Aug 8, 2018 by Jens Koch

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