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Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph

Introduced at SIHH, this new chronograph from Montblanc incorporates some interesting features. The movement uses a column wheel and vertical clutch, and both the chronograph seconds and minute hands are mounted in the center. There is also a flyback function, a date window at 9 o’clock, and a second time zone with 24-hour display at...

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Feb 17, 2011 by WatchTime

Hublot Opens on Madison Avenue, and D-Wade Joins the Family

It’s only Wednesday and it has already been a busy week for Hublot. The brand’s new boutique at 692 Madison Ave. in Manhattan is open for business, and Dwayne Wade has joined the brand as an ambassador. The boutique sports a prestigious address, as the premises are part of a historic Madison house dating from...

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Feb 16, 2011 by WatchTime

Panerai Luminor 1950 Chrono Monopulsante Left-handed 8 Days Titanio – 44 mm

Panerai’s first watches for left-handers were created in the early 1940s for Italian Navy commandos. Today, these are highly sought-after by collectors. This historic peculiarity is the distinctive feature of the new Luminor 1950 Chrono Monopulsante Left-handed 8 Days Titanio, a special edition with the the single-button manufacture P.2004/9 chronograph movement. Find wallpaper and pricing...

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Feb 15, 2011 by WatchTime

Basel Preview: Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Retrograde

The 40mm Historiador Retrograde case is a reproduction of an iconic original Cuervo y Sobrinos model produced during the 1940s and 1950s. The dial offers rich clous de Paris below distinctive blued hands. At 3, 6 9 are retrograde date, power reserve and retrograde day of the week indicators powered by a 42-jewel automatic movement.

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Feb 14, 2011 by WatchTime

Victorinox Redesigns the AirBoss

On an aircraft carrier, the air boss is the officer who decides every takeoff and landing. For 2011, the new Victorinox AirBoss is simpler in its design, and slightly smaller at 42mm. The look — three hands, three circles of digit tracks, and a date window at 6 o’clock — emphasizes precision, readability and functionality....

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Feb 13, 2011 by WatchTime

Win a Reverso in the Jaeger-LeCoultre Treasure Hunt

Jaeger-LeCoultre invites all brand aficionados to participate in an online competition “The Reverso Treasure Hunt” for the chance to win a Reverso or a trip to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture in Le Sentier, Switzerland. The competition is being held on the brand’s official Facebook page and will end on March 4th – the anniversary of the...

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Feb 11, 2011 by WatchTime

Hublot Previews Three New Pieces for Baselworld

At Baselworld 2011 Hublot will present three new watches. The first is the race-themed, 48mm, F1 King Power Tourbillon King Gold Ceramic. Hublot will also present the Big Bang Black Caviar (in ceramic, not diamonds, and not $1 million). Finally, for those seeking something a bit more conservative, Hublot will launch the Classic Fusion Opaline...

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Feb 11, 2011 by WatchTime

Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph

Introduced at SIHH, this new chronograph from Montblanc incorporates some interesting features. The movement uses a column wheel and vertical clutch, and both the chronograph seconds and minute hands are mounted in the center. There is also a flyback function, a date window at 9 o’clock, and a second time zone with 24-hour display at...

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Feb 10, 2011 by WatchTime

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatic

At SIHH 2011 A. Lange & Söhne introduced a newly-redesigned Saxonia Automatic featuring a larger and slimmer case and a new self-winding movement. The decidedly understated aesthetics nonetheless incorporate fundamental Lange design elements, and the all-new Lange manufacture calibre L086.1 features signature touches such as hand engraving and Lange’s proprietary in-house balance spring. The movement...

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Feb 10, 2011 by WatchTime

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Dual Time

Lange’s new Saxonia Dual Time offers a classically simple aesthetic in both design and function. Push pieces located at 8 and 10 o’clock allow the solid-gold hour hand to be advanced or moved back in one-hour increments without disturbing the minutes or seconds, so accurate timekeeping is maintained. A second hour hand in blued steel...

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Feb 10, 2011 by WatchTime

Calibre de Cartier, Now on a Bracelet

Last year Cartier launches the Calibre de Cartier line powered by the brand’s in-house 1904-PS movement. The watch represented an important step for the brand. Despite the clearly sporty aesthetics, the Calibre de Cartier was available only on a strap. At SIHH 2011, a new and decidedly more sporting version debuted on a bracelet. The...

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Feb 9, 2011 by WatchTime

Extra-flat Ballon Bleu de Cartier

Ultra-thin watches were one of the more noticeable trends at SIHH this year. Cartier’s new creation in this category is the Extra-flat Ballon Bleu de Cartier. This distinctive timepiece retains Cartier’s signature design elements, and at 46mm, it is a powerful presence on the wrist, despite its diminutive profile. Find pricing and wallpaper images inside.

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Feb 9, 2011 by WatchTime

Ralph Lauren Sporting Chronograph Black Ceramic

The Ralph Lauren Sporting Chronograph Black Ceramic introduces the high tech material into the collection for the first time in the form of ceramic zirconia, typically used in demanding applications such as jet engine components. The nearly scratchproof case and bracelet are light weight and comfortable. This piece is available in 39mm and 45mm sizes.

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Feb 8, 2011 by WatchTime

Swiss Watch Exports Rebound Strongly in 2010

2010 saw a strong recovery in Swiss watch exports following the significant downturn recorded in 2009. The sector exported the equivalent of 16.2 billion francs or 2.9 billion more than the previous year. This 22.1% increase makes 2010 the second best year ever, even higher than 2007, which was considered to be excellent at the...

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Feb 7, 2011 by WatchTime

Basel Preview: Breitling Montbrillant 01 Limited

Breitling is writing a new chapter in the history of the Montbrillant chronograph by equipping it for the first time with Caliber 01, a movement developed and produced in the company workshops in La Chaux-de-Fonds. This is a limited series of 2,000 pieces in steel and 200 in 18K red gold. Look inside for wallpaper...

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Feb 4, 2011 by WatchTime

Basel Preview: Perrelet Big Central Moonphase

Perrelet’s latest timepiece places the moonphase display front and center and scales it up dramatically for maximum effect. Developed and manufactured by the group’s affiliate, MHVJ, (Manufacture horlogère Vallée de Joux). The Big Central Moonphase combines a striking appearance with precision. Find pricing and wallpaper inside.

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Feb 4, 2011 by WatchTime

Basel Preview: Bremont P-51 Limited Edition

Bremont is launching the limited edition P-51, a chronograph chronometer built with original parts from the famous 1944 Mustang WWII aircraft P-51K-10 (serial number 44-12016), a Pacific war veteran that bore the name “Fragile but Agile”. Original aluminum from the fuselage is integrated into both the dial and the movement of the timepiece.

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Feb 3, 2011 by WatchTime

Greubel Forsey Invention Piece 2

Greubel Forsey indulges in variations on their unique horological themes. These variations are the Invention Pieces. In 2007, IP1 celebrated the Double Tourbillon 30°, and in 2009 IP3 paid homage to the Tourbillon 24 Secondes. This year tribute is paid to the Quadruple Tourbillon in the form of the IP2, recasting the original’s innovative mechanism...

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Feb 2, 2011 by WatchTime

Roger Dubuis Chronograph La Monégasque Big Number

At SIHH the Roger Dubuis booth presented a casino look, consistent with the launch of the new men’s collection La Monégasque. The piece that best represents the high-stakes gambling theme is the limited edition Chronograph Big Number which sports the classic casino colors black, red and green. The 44mm rose gold case recalls the brand’s...

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Feb 1, 2011 by WatchTime

IWC is Official Timekeeper for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012

The Volvo Ocean Race is undeniably the world’s premier ocean race and one of the most demanding team sporting events in the world. Over the course of nine months, the teams will sail 39,270 nautical miles, crossing the globe’s most treacherous seas. IWC Schaffhausen will be the official timekeeper for the 2011-2012 edition.

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Jan 31, 2011 by WatchTime