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The New Louis Erard Excellence and 1931 Collections

Watchmaker Louis Erard founded his eponymous watch brand in 1931 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Now based in Le Noirmont in the Jura Valley, the brand has reinvented its collections in recent years under new CEO Alain Spinedi, offering a focus on mechanical movements with classical complications (and a particular emphasis on regulators) at affordable prices....

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Nov 2, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Greubel Forsey Takes Top Prize at GPHG 2015; Full List of Prize-Winning Watches

The 15th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), known as the watch world's Oscars, took place October 28 at Geneva's Grand Théatre. The top prize, known as the "Aiguille d'Or" (Golden Hand), went to Greubel Forsey for its Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision.

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Oct 30, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Broadway Debut: New Watch Models Launch at WatchTime New York 2015

When a new play wants to make a big splash, it opens on Broadway. When a watch company wants to put its newest timepieces in front of the most avid and knowledgeable collectors, it also turns to Broadway — specifically Gotham Hall at 1356 Boradway, site of last weekend's WatchTime New York event. Here are the timepieces that U.S. watch aficionados saw for the first time at the event.

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Oct 29, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Jukebox Hero: Harry Winston Opus 14 Launches in Rock ‘n’ Roll Style

The most secretive new watch in recent history finally launched last night, as the long-awaited Harry Winston Opus 14 made its debut at a lavish 1950s-themed party at Kurhaus Casino in Baden-Baden, Germany — along with the surprise announcement of “Blurred Lines” crooner Robin Thicke as the watch-and-jewelry giant’s new brand ambassador. Guests traveled to...

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Oct 28, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Thompson Tells Watch-World War Stories at WatchTime New York Event

Veteran watch journalist Joe Thompson, editor-in-chief of WatchTime, entertained attendees at the WatchTime New York show last weekend with stories about his 38 years covering the watch industry. In a presentation called “On My Watch: Four Decades Covering the Watch World,” Thompson said that he was fortunate to get to cover three revolutions: the quartz-watch...

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Oct 28, 2015 by WatchTime

New York State of Time: Scenes from WatchTime New York 2015

Over the weekend, WatchTime magazine held its first annual WatchTime New York event, dedicated to fine timepieces, with a long list of top watch brand exhibitors such as A. Lange & Söhne, Armin Strom, Ball, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Breguet, Carl F. Bucherer, Emmanuel Bouchet, F.P. Journe, Grand Seiko, MeisterSinger, Moritz Grossmann, Mühle, Nomos Glashutte,...

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Oct 27, 2015 by Jason Pitsch

German Watchmaking Struts its Stuff at WatchTime New York 2015

Despite a predominance of very fine Swiss watch brands (along with one notable brand each from Japan and the USA) at last weekend’s WatchTime New York event, Germany, especially the German watchmaking town of Glashütte, was well-represented also, winning over guests with some very distinctive timepieces. Here is a sampling.

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Oct 27, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime New York: America’s Luxury Watch Show Draws More Than 700 Guests

WatchTime hosted its largest and most luxurious consumer event to date, WatchTime New York, on October 23rd and 24th at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of more than 700 guests over the course of the two-day event. Twenty luxury watch brands, from internationally renowned manufacturers to up-and-coming independents, displayed their newest timepieces at...

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Oct 25, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

20 Brands, 20 Highlight Watches: Here’s What You’ll See at WatchTime New York 2015

The wait is over! WatchTime New York, America’s largest luxury watch show, starts tonight at Gotham Hall and features 20 sponsoring watch brands displaying their new timepieces for 2015. Scroll down to see each brand’s showcase watch, and click on the links for detailed reports on each.

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Oct 23, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Close-Up: Louis Moinet Memoris

Back in 2013, we reported on the discovery of a 19th-century timekeeping device, created by French watchmaker Louis Moinet, that may well have been the world’s very first chronograph. This year, the brand that bears that watchmaker’s name pays tribute to that milestone with the Louis Moinet Memoris, a wristwatch that positions the chronograph as...

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Oct 22, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Ulysse Nardin USA Cheers on the America’s Cup Winners in Bermuda

Sweden’s Artemis Racing team, sponsored by Ulysse Nardin, pulled off a dramatic victory in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series races in Bermuda on Sunday, October 18. WatchTime was there to witness the excitement and to get a glimpse of the new limited-edition Ulysse Nardin Artemis racing watch.

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Oct 21, 2015 by Joe Thompson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2015: New Watches from Mühle and MeisterSinger

WatchTime New York, at Manhattan's Gotham Hall on October 23-24, will feature more than 20 luxury watch brands, including German boutique watch brand Mühle Glashütte and MeisterSinger. Muhle will showcase its Robert Muhle Auf/Ab and MeisterSinger, its Adhaesio.

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Oct 21, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Watch Wallpaper: Seven IWC Ingenieur Watches

IWC Schaffhausen recently introduced its revamped IWC Ingenieuer collection, with designs and materials inspired by the brand’s partnership with the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One racing team. Scroll down to discover photos of the timepieces that you can download for your desktop.

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Oct 21, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2015: F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum

America’s largest luxury watch show is less than a week away! WatchTime New York takes place at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 23-24 (Click here for event details and to purchase tickets) and features more than 20 luxury watch brands. Among them is F.P. Journe, which will showcase its horological chef d’oeuvre, the Chronomètre Optimum.

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Oct 19, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2015: Ball Engineer Master II Slide Chronograph

Among the sponsoring luxury watch brands at the WatchTime New York watch collectors' event is the always innovative Ball Watch Co., which will showcase its Ball Engineer Master II Slide chronograph, which uses a mechanical slide, rather than traditional pushers, to start, stop and reset the stopwatch.

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Oct 16, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

10 Things to Know About the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime

Last year marked Patek Philippe’s 175th anniversary. What better way to celebrate than with a series of limited-edition timepieces? Why not include the most complicated wristwatch Patek Philippe has ever created? That’s just what they did. Here are ten things you need to know about it. 1. This timepiece – the Grandmaster Chime, Ref. 5175,...

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Oct 16, 2015 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2015: Nomos Metro 38 Datum

We’re a little over a week away from the start of America’s Luxury Watch Show, WatchTime New York, at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 23-24 (Click here for event details and to purchase tickets). Among the more than 20 luxury watch brands you’ll see there is Germany’s Nomos Glashütte, which will be showcasing its new...

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Oct 15, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

A Darker Diver: Introducing the Tudor Heritage Black Bay “Black”

Tudor emerged from the considerable shadow of its big brother Rolex in 2013, when its vintage-inspired divers' watch, the Tudor Heritage Black Bay, won the "Revival" prize at the prestigious Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève. That model, with its black dial and burgundy bezel, begat another version in 2014, with a bezel in Midnight Blue. Now the brand has announced a third variation, in which both the dial and bezel are black.

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Oct 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Tom Brady Joins TAG Heuer as Brand Ambassador at Carrera Heuer 01 Launch

TAG Heuer officially rolled out its new Carrera – Heuer 01 collection at a New York City launch event on October 13 and also made an additional surprise announcement, introducing New England Patriots quarterback and four-time Superbowl champ Tom Brady as its newest brand ambassador.

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Oct 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

10 Unique Watches Up for Auction at Only Watch 2015

This fall will mark the sixth edition of Only Watch, a charity auction of unique timepieces whose proceeds benefit the Monaco Association against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. We've already shown you Tudor's contribution to the biennial event; here are 10 more from 10 other participating watch brands.

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Oct 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo