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New Tourbillon Pen Compliments Cufflinks

Totally Worth It, the U.S. distributor of luxury watch brands including Armin Strom, Hautlence, Linde Werdelin and Ladoire, presents the TF Est. 1968 “Tourbillon” Pen to match the TF Est. 1968 cufflinks. The pen, available in several finishes, mounts the “tourbillon” at a 45° angle on the top, making it easily visible when the pen...

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Jun 14, 2011 by WatchTime

Urwerk Creates Unique UR-103 Phoenix for Only Watch

Master watchmaker and Urwerk co-founder Felix Baumgartner proudly announces Urwerk’s presence at Only Watch 2011. As an expression of commitment to the Only Watch cause, Urwerk will be auctioning the UR-103 Phoenix, a unique timepiece made of white gold and hand-decorated by master engraver Jean-Vincent Huguenin, one of the most gifted artists in this field.

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Jun 13, 2011 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Launches New Link Collection

Originally launched more than 20 years ago, the Link is one of TAG Heuer’s iconic collections, and now the brand is launching a new, redesigned collection that brings this brand emblem to a new level. Offered in a variety of styles, from a three-hand quartz model to an automatic chronograph, the new Link maintains the...

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Jun 12, 2011 by WatchTime

Ressence ZeroSeries

Established in 2009 and conceived by Belgian industrial designer Benoît Mintiens, Ressence lives by the credo “less is more”, and the brand’s name is a contraction of “Renaissance of the Essentials”. Its unique time display might be described as circles turning within circles. Use the video link inside, because words and still images alone cannot...

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Jun 10, 2011 by WatchTime

Comco Opens New Swatch Group Investigation

The Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) has announced that it is opening an investigation against Swatch Group arising out of the Group’s plan to stop supplying mechanical watch movements and components to third parties. Comco said yesterday that the purpose of the investigation is to determine whether Swatch Group’s decision is an abuse of its dominant...

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Jun 9, 2011 by WatchTime

Hublot Oceanographic 4000

In association with the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, Hublot unveils the first diver’s watch able to withstand the pressure exerted at a depth of 4,000 meters, or about 13,120 feet. Hublot describes it as a symbolic watch that pushes the limits of what is is rational and possible. The watch required 18 months of research,...

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Jun 9, 2011 by WatchTime

Richard Mille Donates Rafael Nadal RM 027 to Only Watch Charity Auction

On September 22, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco will preside over the fourth Only Watch auction of exceptional watches. The proceeds of this event, organized by Antiquorum Auctioneers, will be used to fund research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy. To support this worthy cause, Richard Mille has contributed a unique and symbolic watch to be...

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Jun 8, 2011 by WatchTime

Antiquorum Presents Audemars Piguet Grande Complication Piece Unique on June 8

On June 8 at its Fuller Building headquarters in New York City, Antiquorum will offer unique and exceptional timepieces including an Audemars Piguet Grande Complication Piece Unique made for and signed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a Vacheron Constantin minute-repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch in a 40mm platinum case produced in 2002 as a unique example. Find...

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Jun 7, 2011 by WatchTime

Michelle Veyna Joins A. Lange & Söhne

A. Lange & Söhne has announced that Michelle Veyna has joined the brand as sales manager for the North American market. Ms. Veyna has over 20 years of industry experience, most recently serving as president of the North American division of Parmigiani Fleurier from 2003 to 2010. Prior to that, she served as vice president...

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Jun 7, 2011 by WatchTime

Inside Basel/Geneva 2011 Gallery Test

This is a test post to see how our gallery system is working.

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Jun 6, 2011 by WatchTime

Rotonde de Cartier With Marquetry Bear Motif

Marquetry is the art of applying carefully cut and often tiny pieces of wood veneer (and other materials) to an underlying structure to form a decorative image or pattern. At the highest levels, the craft requires an artist’s eye, deep knowledge of the selected woods, and a steady hand to execute the fine cuts. The...

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Jun 6, 2011 by WatchTime

Glashütte Original Sixties Panorama Date

This year Glashütte Original introduces a new take on its classic and award-winning Sixties Panorama Date, presenting it in rose gold with a matte black dial. The highly-stylized Arabic numerals take you back to an era when design was king, then the oversize Panorama Date tells you this piece is both modern and original. Find...

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Jun 3, 2011 by WatchTime

Oris Carlos Coste Limited Edition – Cenote Series

In 2010, Carlos Coste established a new Guinness world record for freediving by completing a 150 meter underwater swim using no breathing apparatus. The Venezuelan was armed with only a torch and a monofin when he made the dive, and now Oris honors his achievement by creating a special Carlos Coste Limited Edition Cenote Series...

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Jun 2, 2011 by WatchTime

Two Pateks Top $1 Million At Christie’s Hong Kong Sale

A Patek Philippe Ref. 2499R, 3rd Series, brought $1,210,466 at Christie’s May 30 Hong Kong sale. The perpetual calendar chronograph with moon phases in pink gold was manufactured in 1971. A Skymoon tourbillon Ref. 5002P with twelve complications manufactured in 2008 brought $1,164,008. Both sales were within pre-sale estimates.

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Jun 1, 2011 by WatchTime

Awards Presented in Patek Philippe Artisanship and Precision Competition

On April 14 and 15 this year, 18 students from six Swiss watchmaking schools took part in the second Patek Philippe Artisanship and Precision Competition. The winners were honored on May 28, 2011, during a celebration at the Patek Philippe Museum in the presence of Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern as well as Robert Anguenot...

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May 31, 2011 by WatchTime

Cartier Debuts New Video on Facebook and YouTube

Cartier is debuting the second installment of their Calibre de Cartier video on Facebook and YouTube. You can also see it full screen at the Calibre de Cartier mini site, and of course at Cartier.com. Click any of the links to take a look.

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May 31, 2011 by WatchTime

Eberhard Names Swiss Watch Consultants Exclusive North American Agent

Eberhard has announced the signing of an agreement with Swiss Watch Consultants LLC to become the exclusive agent for the Eberhard & Co. brand for the U.S., Canadian and Caribbean markets. Eberhard is known as the manufacturer of the patented Chrono 4 and 8 Jours families of timepieces.

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May 31, 2011 by WatchTime

Richard Mille Limited Edition Diver’s Watches for Brazil and Mexico

Richard Mille unveils two new limited editions of his automatic diver’s watch, capturing the colorful spirits of Brazil and Mexico. Each is a 20-piece series. RM 028 Brazil features yellow and white details on a dark black DLC titanium case. RM 028 Mexico features red, white and green details on a dark black DLC titanium...

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May 30, 2011 by WatchTime

Rolex Trivia Challenge

This week Rolex is featured in our quiz. We present 21 questions to test your knowledge in several areas, including movies, famous Rolex owners, auctions, history, ambassadors, and technical developments. We even included a few Tudor questions. So fire up your writing device of choice and have at it. As always, the answers appear at...

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May 28, 2011 by WatchTime

Christie’s Achieves World Record Price for Any Rolex Sold at Auction

Rolex broke through the magic $1 million mark at Christie’s Geneva auction held at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues where an oversized stainless steel split seconds chronograph wristwatch manufactured in 1942 sold for $1,163,340 including the buyer’s premium. This is the all-time high price paid for any Rolex at auction.

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May 27, 2011 by WatchTime

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New Tourbillon Pen Compliments Cufflinks

Sponsored: Boasting Cutting Edge Technology, G-SHOCK Introduces Its Latest MT-G

Urwerk Creates Unique UR-103 Phoenix for Only Watch

TAG Heuer Launches New Link Collection

Sponsored: Where Professionalism Meets Technology, ProTek Sees Its Debut

Ressence ZeroSeries

Comco Opens New Swatch Group Investigation

Hublot Oceanographic 4000

Richard Mille Donates Rafael Nadal RM 027 to Only Watch Charity Auction

Antiquorum Presents Audemars Piguet Grande Complication Piece Unique on June 8

Michelle Veyna Joins A. Lange & Söhne

Inside Basel/Geneva 2011 Gallery Test

Rotonde de Cartier With Marquetry Bear Motif

Glashütte Original Sixties Panorama Date

Oris Carlos Coste Limited Edition – Cenote Series

Two Pateks Top $1 Million At Christie’s Hong Kong Sale

Awards Presented in Patek Philippe Artisanship and Precision Competition

Cartier Debuts New Video on Facebook and YouTube

Eberhard Names Swiss Watch Consultants Exclusive North American Agent

Richard Mille Limited Edition Diver’s Watches for Brazil and Mexico

Rolex Trivia Challenge

Christie’s Achieves World Record Price for Any Rolex Sold at Auction