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Jaeger-LeCoultre Presents Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire Limited Edition

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire has won numerous awards and been heralded by collectors and enthusiasts, and today the manufacture in Le Sentier announces that this timepiece will be offered in a limited series of 200 pieces in white gold with a matte black dial. Find complete details, pricing and wallpaper inside.

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May 26, 2011 by WatchTime

Watches Submitted for the 2011 International Chronometry Contest

The 18 watches taking part in the 2011 International Chronometry Contest were submitted on Friday May 20 at the Musée d’horlogerie du Locle – Château des Monts. The watches come from the Jura, from Geneva, from France and the United States. The watches will be subjected to a number of tests over the summer, and...

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May 26, 2011 by WatchTime

Omega Debuts New Planet Ocean Collection and Announces Film Project in Capri (Video)

Omega chose the Italian island of Capri to debut its upgraded Planet Ocean collection. The four new watches are equipped with unidirectional rotating bezels, helium escape valves and water resistance to 60 bar / 600 meters / 2000 feet. The in-house co-axial movements with silicon balance springs are backed by a four-year warranty. Find details...

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May 25, 2011 by WatchTime

Quick Quiz: Time Zone Geography

How well do you know your geography? How about world time zones? In this quiz, we present two lists of ten cities. Your goal is to match each city on the left with the one on the right that shares the same time zone. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck!

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May 24, 2011 by WatchTime

Richard Mille Forms Polo Team

Richard Mille enters the world of polo with the introduction of the first Richard Mille Polo Team. The team’s four players are Argentinean Pablo MacDonough, who ranked number one on the 2010 World Polo Tour; fellow Argentinean Alejandro Muzzio; Prince Bahar from Brunei; and the UK-born Max Routledge.

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May 24, 2011 by WatchTime

Antiquorum – Hong Kong

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches and Clocks

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May 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Christie’s – Amsterdam

Jewels and Watches

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May 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Only Watch – Monaco

Only Watch is an auction of unique timepieces created by leading manufacturers to raise funds for for research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a childhood disease. The auction is held in Monaco during the annual yacht show.

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May 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Antiquorum – New York City

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches and Clocks

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May 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Sotheby’s – London

Fine Watches

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May 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Antiquorum – Hong Kong

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches and Clocks

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May 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Richemont Reports Strong Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31

Richemont saw strong sales growth across all segments and geographic regions for the year ended March 31, with the specialist watchmakers posting record sales and profits despite the stronger Swiss franc. The group reported record cash flow from operations of €1.696 billion. Operating profit increased by 63%, double the rate of growth of sales, to...

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May 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Hamilton Pan Europ

Inspired by a Hamilton timepiece of the same name originally introduced in 1971, the modern Pan Europ takes a nostalgic look back in time. The year 1971, also the number of pieces in this limited edition, is a significant date in Hamilton’s history. It marks the year the brand joined the Swatch Group, then known...

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May 20, 2011 by WatchTime

Ball Watch Co. Engineer Hydrocarbon Magnate

Ball claims its new EH Magnate is built around a single objective: to create a utilitarian watch designed for people who demand optimal reliability. It delivers on that count, and adds into the bargain a COSC-certified chronometer movement and the Ball Watch reputation for ruggedness and excellent nighttime legibility. Find wallpaper and pricing inside.

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May 19, 2011 by WatchTime

Oris Big Crown X1 Calculator

On October 14, 1947, the Bell X1 undertook the first manned supersonic flight, breaking the sound barrier and entering the history books. The X1 pilots undertook their amazing feat in an age before computers and pocket calculators, relying on the specially designed “slide rule” for all calculations. The new Oris Big Crown X1 timepiece is...

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May 18, 2011 by WatchTime

Bell & Ross Launches New Website

Bell & Ross is an online pioneer. In 1999 it was among the first brands to create its own website. In 2009, it was the first to make all of its models available for purchase online. In 2011, the new ambition is to make the web the brand’s greatest showcase, and to create a virtual...

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May 17, 2011 by WatchTime

New Glashütte Original Senator Perpetual Calendar

Glashütte Original is offering a new version of their Senator Perpetual Calendar in red gold with a matte black dial on a rubber strap. The dial features high-contrast white Roman numerals and a white minute ring for excellent legibility. The perpetual calendar displays are clear and logical, and the oversize panorama date is a paradigm...

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May 17, 2011 by WatchTime

Sotheby’s Geneva Sale Brings $8.7 Million

Sotheby’s May 15 Geneva sale presented pieces representing five centuries of watchmaking, from 1580 to the present day. The top price was realized by a very rare Patek Philippe ref. 2499 which fetched $815,637, and by one of the most exclusive examples of a stainless steel Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman” with inverted lines, which brought...

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May 16, 2011 by WatchTime

Hublot Launches Free iPad App

Following the launch of its iPhone application, Hublot announces the arrival of its new HD iPad application in the Apple App Store. The free app lets you view the Hublot collection, including the newest models. Watch Hublot TV, locate boutiques, explore the unique materials Hublot incorporates into its watches, and more. Find a link to...

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May 16, 2011 by WatchTime

Jaeger-LeCoultre Offers Online Reverso Personalization Service

To mark the Reverso’s 80th anniversary, Jaeger-LeCoultre is expanding personalization options with an online service that lets you make your Reverso your own. Create your own art, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, including engraving, gem-setting and enameling, to make your Reverso as unique as its owner.

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May 13, 2011 by WatchTime

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Presents Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire Limited Edition

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Watches Submitted for the 2011 International Chronometry Contest

Omega Debuts New Planet Ocean Collection and Announces Film Project in Capri (Video)

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Quick Quiz: Time Zone Geography

Richard Mille Forms Polo Team

Antiquorum – Hong Kong

Christie’s – Amsterdam

Only Watch – Monaco

Antiquorum – New York City

Sotheby’s – London

Antiquorum – Hong Kong

Richemont Reports Strong Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31

Hamilton Pan Europ

Ball Watch Co. Engineer Hydrocarbon Magnate

Oris Big Crown X1 Calculator

Bell & Ross Launches New Website

New Glashütte Original Senator Perpetual Calendar

Sotheby’s Geneva Sale Brings $8.7 Million

Hublot Launches Free iPad App

Jaeger-LeCoultre Offers Online Reverso Personalization Service