The Worlds Smallest Planetarium Pays Tribute To The Red Planet Dutch Brand Christiaan Van Der Klaauw (CVDK) has made quite a name for itself with its astronomy-inspired watches over the years. Just last year, it won the prize for best Calendar and Astronomy Watch at the GPHG with the Planetarium Eise Eisinga. While that watch featured a dial that resembled the blue-painted ceiling of the... Read the article Dec 8, 2022 by Martin Green
Sponsored: E.C.Andersson Watch Co Releases the Last of the Calypso II’s Featuring a Brand New Bracelet The Calypso is one of E.C.Andersson Watch Co’s most recognizable watch lines, attracting collectors with its sporty elegance. Following the original design’s lead, the Calypso II was released earlier this year as a follow-up, and sold out its first series shortly after. Priding themselves in creating only a few pieces of each model, E.C.Andersson is... Read the article Dec 1, 2022 by WatchTime
Breitling: Preparing for an IPO According to documents obtained by Swiss finance news portal finews.ch, global private markets investment manager Partners Group is planning to acquire a majority stake in Swiss luxury watch brand Breitling. “Having built up a minority stake in Breitling through its private market funds in the fall of 2021, Partners Group plans to acquire a 50.3 percent... Read the article Dec 7, 2022 by Roger Ruegger
Carl F. Bucherer Introduces the Outdoor-Style Manero Central Counter Chronograph The new Manero Central Counter from Carl F. Bucherer is a chronograph that is aptly named for its functionality. In addition to its central stop seconds hand it features another hand that measures elapsed minutes. This is quite a rare feat in the world of watchmaking and is sought-after by knowledgable aficionados, as this display... Read the article Dec 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Smaller Case Size, Same Great Entrance: Hamilton Releases Khaki Field Murph 38mm Swiss-based Hamilton has followed the trend of producing smaller watch cases, and continuing it introduces the Khaki Field Murph Auto 38mm. Featured in the motion picture Interstellar, this stainless-steel timepiece, known as “The Murph,” is water-resistant to 100 meters— marrying an authentic field-watch style with state-of-the art mechanics. Reflecting the key aesthetic codes of its 42mm... Read the article Dec 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
TAG Heuer Carrera Chrono Tourbillon Polychrome: A Love Affair In Technocolor TAG Heuer has a longstanding and close relationship with the world of car racing. Steve McQueen wore the brand in his famous movie ‘Le Mans,’ and today TAG Heuer sits on the wrist of Max Verstappen, the current Formula one world champion. This automotive DNA further comes to life in the new Carrera Chrono Tourbillon... Read the article Dec 2, 2022 by Martin Green
Wanderlust: Introducing the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Starwheel Audemars Piguet is ending the watch year 2022 on a high note: The Swiss tradition manufacture from Le Brassus breathes new life into the “wandering hours,” a rare and ancient complication that dates back to the 17th century. Its clever mechanism displays the hours using a system of satellites that gravitate along a minute scale... Read the article Dec 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Montblanc Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum: Applying a Golden Touch One of the things that I appreciate most about autumn is the changing of the leaves. I am fortunate to live in a forest-like area, and when the sun is shining through those colored leaves, it feels like mother nature has opened her jewelry store. I had a similar experience viewing the new Star Legacy... Read the article Dec 1, 2022 by Martin Green
Introducing the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Master Grand Date Black Maurice Lacroix introduces a new version of the Aikon Master Grand Date, which first debuted in 2021. The avant-garde style timepiece brings together the top-notch mechanical traits of the Masterpiece collection with the urban design style of the Aikon line. The latest iteration, clad in a 45-mm stainless-steel case coated with DLC, offers a stunning... Read the article Nov 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Bulgari and Phillips Team Up for Ultra-Thin Limited Octo Finissimo With a Sector Dial On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Octo watch, Bulgari joined forces with the renowned auction house Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo to create a special edition of 50 pieces. Wedding Italian savoir-faire with Swiss precision, the Octo Finissimo has impressed with its complex case architecture, which combines seemingly contrasting shapes to... Read the article Nov 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Omega Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of James Bond With Two Special Seamaster Models The iconic James Bond gun barrel sequence has been a staple of all movies in the franchise since Dr. No in 1962 and has consequently become a global fan favorite. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, Omega pays tribute to this opening scene by transferring it to the its... Read the article Nov 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Sponsored: Introducing the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angels JY8128-56L The Promaster collection from Citizen has garnered wide renown since its 1989 debut, since becoming known as a hardy and innovative line of reliable, professional-grade timepieces. Expanding the notable collection is a novel special edition, now seen via the Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angels JY8128-56L . Like previous Skyhawk iterations, the new model features an... Read the article Nov 25, 2022 by WatchTime
Soccer Time: Bulgari Introduces New Gérald Genta Arena Bi-Retrograde Right in time for the FIFA World Cup 2022, one of Walt Disney’s most famous characters returns to the watch dial, this time with a soccer ball. After the success of its “Smiling Mickey” timepiece unveiled in 2021, Bulgari is once again bringing Mickey Mouse to the forefront of the watchmaking scene in partnership with... Read the article Nov 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Oris Flies High With Big Crown ProPilot Coulson Aviation Limited Edition Oris is venturing into new territory in partnership with U.S. aerial firefighting squad Coulson Aviation with the launch of a special edition Big Crown ProPilot. The Big Crown ProPilot Coulson Limited Edition takes to the skies in a 3D-printed carbon case. 3D printing has never been executed in the area of watchmaking before. The 41mm... Read the article Nov 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
In the (Golden) Driver’s Seat With the New TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph The 1960s are often referred to as “the golden age of motorsport.” In this sense, a yellow gold execution of TAG Heuer’s Carrera, which was born in 1963 and specifically designed by Jack Heuer for race car drivers and the use on Formula-1 tracks, seems long overdue. Voilà, right in time for the festive season,... Read the article Nov 18, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Introducing the Wempe X Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Signature Collection Wempe is launching a series of exclusive watches in collaboration with well-renowned watch manufacturers to create its newest collection, the aptly named Wempe Signature Collection. The strictly limited partnership models are based off some of the most classic references in the watch world, and kicking off the series is a watch produced in partnership with... Read the article Nov 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Hands-On Debut: Zenith Defy Classic Collaboration With Fusalp Zenith and French ski-apparel brand Fusalp have just launched a limited collaboration with a pair of Defy Classic watches that I was fortunate enough to get a hands-on look at earlier this year. Limited edition collaborations are hit-or-miss (though, I suppose this is really true for just about any release) but they tend to be... Read the article Nov 16, 2022 by Bilal Khan
Jaeger-LeCoultre Drops New Version of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar Two faces, two time zones, one movement: the elegant Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar from the time-honored Swiss brand Jaeger-LeCoultre marries these features with a combined date and moon phase display on the front and a meticulously designed night/day display on the back. Inside the rectangular, 49.4 by 29.9 millimeter reversible stainless steel case, a silver-gray... Read the article Nov 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Breitling Honors its Founding Fathers With Three Premier Tourbillon Pieces in Precious Metal Cases Breitling pays tribute to its founding fathers with a set of three Premier chronograph models featuring a tourbillon. Born in 1943, the Premier collection is a brainchild of Willy Breitling, then the CEO of the Swiss company. In contrast to the tool-watch style of most timepieces during WWII, particularly chronographs, he felt that it was... Read the article Nov 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Introducing the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Limited Edition From its inception, Rado’s Captain Cook line has been associated with strong character and uncompromising innovation in both design and materials. The latest in the series, the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Limited Edition again breaks new ground with a full-ceramic rotating bezel sporting a black, laser-etched ceramic insert and bright, bold indices in stylish relief. ... Read the article Nov 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
A Trip Through History: Hamilton Introduces the Railmaster Pocket Watch Somewhat synonymous with the rise of railroad transportation is the precise timekeeping that kept trains operating efficiently. In the second half of the 19th century, modern steam locomotives, which replaced horse-drawn wagons, conquered one territory after another. This development was then accompanied by a skyrocketing demand for precise clocks that helped organize the complex timetable... Read the article Nov 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
