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WatchTime New York 2016: Hands On with the Jaquet Droz Bird Repeater Openwork (with Video)

We examine a pair of chiming automaton watches by Jaquet Droz — the Bird Repeater Openwork, and a new edition of the Charming Bird with an engraved Swiss landscape motif adorning the mother-of-pearl dial.

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Oct 17, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

WatchTime New York 2016: Hands On with the Nomos neomatik nachtblau Collection

At WatchTime New York 2016, Nomos Glashütte introduced three new watches with deep blue dials called the “nachtblau” collection. The three new nachtblau watches are the Metro neomatik, the Tangente neomatik and the Minimatik.

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Oct 17, 2016 by Dara Hinshaw

WatchTime New York 2016: Hands On With the New Armin Strom Edge Double Barrel in Rose Gold

Independent Swiss watch brand Armin Strom announced just this week the newest addition to its Edge Double Barrel collection, which it introduced at Baselworld. The new watch, the first of the series in an 18k rose gold case, is making its world premiere this weekend at WatchTime New York.

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Oct 15, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime New York 2016: Hands On With the New Vacheron Constantin Harmony Collection

Several of Vacheron Constantin's new references in its recently launched Harmony collection made their U.S. debut at WatchTime New York at Manhattan's Gotham Hall. Join us here in taking a look at these new timepieces, including both the Harmony Complete Calendar and Harmony Tourbillon Chronograph.

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Oct 15, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime New York 2016: Hands On With The New Blancpain Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment Limited Edition

We recently had an opportunity to get up close and personal with Blancpain's new Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment II (BOC II) limited edition watch.

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Oct 15, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime New York: Day One

WatchTime New York, WatchTime's Luxury Watch Show openend with a sold-out event at Gotham Hall. Here are some impressions of our attendees browsing the exhibits (some of them shown for the first time) of more than 20 internationally renowned watch brands.

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Oct 15, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

WatchTime New York 2016: Hands On With the New MB&F Horological Machine No. 8 “Can-Am”

MB&F announced their eighth "Horological Machine," the HM8 "Can-Am" back in September. This weekend, U.S. watch aficionados are getting their first glimpse of the highly unusual timepiece at its "coming out party" at WatchTime New York, where we had the chance to snap some up-close photos of both the white-gold and rose-gold versions.

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Oct 14, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Wolf Watch Winders

In this WT article, we take a look at Wolf watch winders. Known for their fusion of leather, wood, glass, and steel, these winders from Wolf will keep your automatic watches wound during extended periods when they're not on your wrist.

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Oct 13, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Glashütte Original Senator Excellence

From Germany's Glashütte Original, here's what you need to know about the recently launched Senator Excellence and its in-house automatic movement, Caliber 36.

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Oct 12, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Gentleman Travelers: Chopard’s New L.U.C GMT One and Time Traveler One

To mark the 20th anniversary of its founding, Chopard Manufacture launches the first world-time watch in Chopard's L.U.C collection, the L.U.C Time Traveler One, and the first L.U.C watch with a dual-time function built into the movement, the L.U.C GMT One.

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Oct 11, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black Collection

This past summer, Omega expanded its range of Master Chronometer-certified Planet Ocean watches, which debuted at Baselworld 2016, with four new black-ceramic-cased models called Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black. This new collection will be among Omega’s highlights at the upcoming WatchTime New York event on October 14-15. The Deep Black collection adds touches of color and...

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Oct 10, 2016 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Breguet Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon 7087

WatchTime New York, is less than a week away as we continue to spotlight many of the headliner timepieces that will be exhibited on October 14-15 at Gotham Hall. Today we take a look at the Breguet Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon 7087, with its passel of features that make it different and, Breguet says, better, than other minute repeaters.

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Oct 9, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Dual Time

WatchTime New York, America's largest luxury watch show, is just over a week away, and we continue to showcase notable timepieces from the exhibiting watch brands. Today, we look at the new Grande Seconde Dual Time from Jaquet Droz, an innovative GMT watch with an in-house movement.

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Oct 8, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Harry Winston Premier Moon Phase 36mm

WatchTime New York, America’s luxury watch show kicks off a week from today, with timepieces on display to lure both men and ladies. Watch and jewelry giant Harry Winston has announced it will be among the exhibiting brands on October 14-15 at Gotham Hall, with highlight pieces that will include the new Harry Winston Premier Moon Phase 36mm....

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Oct 7, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

New Vacheron Constantin Harmony Watches to Debut at WatchTime New York 2016

Vacheron Constantin introduced its Harmony collection — a new series with distinctive, cushion-shaped cases — during the brand’s 260th anniversary year of 2015. This year, the collection expands with 10 all-new references, all of which make their U.S. debut next week at WatchTime New York. Here's a preview of the highlight pieces.

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Oct 6, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: 8 Featured Watches from Phillips’ Upcoming November Auction

From a storied Rolex GMT-Master to an extremely rare vintage Panerai Luminor, Phillips Auction House is previewing eight interesting modern and vintage pieces, from its upcoming November auction in Geneva, at this year's WatchTime New York collectors' event.

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Oct 5, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

Patek Philippe Celebrates 40 Years of the Nautilus with New Limited Editions

In 1976, Patek Philippe released the original Patek Philippe Nautilus. This year, that now-iconic timepiece marks its 40th year in production, and Patek is commemorating it in style, with two new limited-edition Nautilus models — one a platinum-cased tribute to the 1970s original, the other a flyback chronograph patterned after the model's most recent redesign in 2006.

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Oct 5, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Zenith Partners with Land Rover for Limited-Edition El Primero Watch

Zenith introduced the world to its groundbreaking El Primero chronograph in 1969. That same year, British automaker Land Rover revolutionized its own industry with the launch of the prototype Range Rover. This year, the two brands unite for a long-term partnership, kicking off the era with the launch of a special timepiece, the Zenith El Primero Range Rover Special Edition.

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Oct 4, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Three Limited-Edition Watches We Found at Seiko’s New Miami Design District Boutique

Seiko celebrated the opening of its second United States boutique, in Miami's burgeoning Design District, which is primarily dedicated to Seiko's most prestigious collections, including Grand Seiko, Astron, Credor, and the recently introduced Presage. Here are three notable limited-edition Seiko watches you'll find there.

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Oct 3, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Nomos neomatik nachtblau Collection to Appear at WatchTime New York 2016

Nomos Glashütte launches a new group of timepieces within its neomatik collection today: called neomatik nachtblau, it consists of three watches with striking, midnight blue dials. All three new Nomos watches will be on display, along with a slew of other watches from brands large and small, at the upcoming WatchTime New York event.

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Oct 1, 2016 by Mark Bernardo