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Sotheby’s New York

Watches, New York City

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Christie’s Dubai

Jewels & Watches

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Antiquorum Auctioneers Hong Kong

Important Collectors Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Patrizzi & Co. New York

Important Pocket Watches, Vintage & Modern Wristwatches

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ChronoDate Ladies

With a diameter of 40 mm, the new Patravi ChronoDate Ladies offers a bold, classic-sporty look. The bezel is set with 48 diamonds weighing .8 ct. Dial choices include contemporary white and elegant mother-of-pearl. A stainless steel bracelet, or a strap in python or Louisiana alligator skin, add the finishing touch.

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Applications Open for 2012 Rolex Awards

Rolex has announced the opening of applications to the 2012 Rolex Awards for Enterprise. The awards were established in 1976 to provide funding and recognition to individuals whose projects bring significant benefits to their communities and to the wider world.

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Linde Werdelin 3-Timer GMT Series Adds Green Dial Limited Edition

Linde Werdelin’s 3-Timer GMT series is now available in steel with green dial set on a black pointed calfskin strap. The new addition will be limited to 22 pieces and will retail at €4,920. The 3-Timer can be set to show three different time zones, using the GMT hand and the bidirectional 24-hour bezel.

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Aug 2, 2010 by WatchTime

Time Test: Tag Lines

How well do you know your tag lines? We’ve chosen 15, and your goal is to match them up with their brands. Whether you’re dedicated to perfection or living your passion, embrace some adventure and begin your own tradition with this quiz. You’ll be tested beyond endurance, but we’re sure others will follow. Answers appear...

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Aug 1, 2010 by WatchTime

Ball Watch Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime Hits Retailers

The new Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime from Ball Watch Company is now available at authorized retailers. The watch houses a movement that incorporates a world time module developed by Ball and manufactured in its workshops. The module is added to the ETA caliber 2836 to create the first Day/Date Worldtime movement.

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Jul 30, 2010 by WatchTime

Hublot and Manchester United Raise Funds for UNICEF

Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver teamed up with players from Manchester United in New York City recently for the Hublot Million Dollar Challenge. The event, staged between the Flatiron and Empire State buildings, drew over 1500 people and raised funds for United for UNICEF, the English club’s charity.

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Jul 30, 2010 by WatchTime

Parmigiani Hosts L.A. Premiere of the New Sony Pictures Classics Film Get Low

Long-time independent film industry supporter and haute horlogerie manufacture Parmigiani Fleurier hosted the Los Angeles premiere of Sony Pictures Classics newest film Get Low starring Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray and Lucas Black. The premiere and after-party took place July 27 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, well known as the venue...

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Jul 28, 2010 by WatchTime

Hamilton Khaki Team Earth

Hamilton and actor Harrison Ford have collaborated to create the Hamilton Khaki Team Earth. Team Earth is a non-profit organization of individuals and companies working together to address global environmental challenges. Hamilton and Ford are members, and portion of Khaki Team Earth sales benefit the organization. Each watch has “Team Earth” and Harrison Ford’s signature...

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Jul 27, 2010 by WatchTime

Bell & Ross Launches Vintage Collection

Bell & Ross is launching a new collection with two lines: Vintage Original and Vintage Heritage. The collection is an homage to 1940s aviator watches. Legibility is excellent, and the watches have the trademark Bell & Ross look. The collection includes a time and date model (BR 123) and a chronograph (BR 126). Both watches...

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Jul 26, 2010 by WatchTime

Panerai Launches iPhone App

Officine Panerai dives into the digital age with a new iPhone app. The app is available at no cost in iTunes (link below). Now Paneristi everywhere can share the Panerai experience anytime, anywhere. The app offers users exclusive information about new collections, upcoming events, and official boutique locations. A game lets you test your Paneristi...

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Jul 22, 2010 by WatchTime

Omega Celebrates the 35th Anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Mission

U.S. astronauts Lt. General Thomas Stafford and Vance Brand, and Russian cosmonauts General Alexsei Leonov and Valery Kubasov, joined Omega in New York City in a two-day celebration of the 35th anniversary of the historic Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission, during which the astronauts and cosmonauts wore the Omega Speedmaster Professional.

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Jul 22, 2010 by WatchTime

Frédérique Constant Official Timekeeper for Peking to Paris Motor Challenge

Frédérique Constant will be the Official Timekeeper and exclusive sponsor of The Peking to Paris Motor Challenge, taking place from September 10th through October 16th, 2010. The first edition of this legendary classic car event took place in 1907. The idea for the race came from a challenge published in the Paris newspaper Le Matin...

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Jul 21, 2010 by WatchTime

Lucien Piccard Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Florida

Lucien Piccard Inc. and affiliated companies LP Watch Group and Charles Winston Luxury Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida on July 14. Documents filed with the court show that together, the three companies have about $25 million in liabilities and $22.5 million in assets. Chapter 11 gives companies facing creditor pressure time...

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Jul 20, 2010 by WatchTime

14th International Chronometry Congress Considers Time and Sport: Technological and Human Challenges

The 14th International Chronometry Congress of the Swiss Chronometry Society meets September 28-29 at the Salle Stravinsk in Montreux, Switzerland. This year’s theme is “Time and Sport: Technological and Human Challenges”. During the Congress, about twenty lectures will be presented to over 500 watchmakers, technicians, engineers and professionals.

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Jul 19, 2010 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Sponsors 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

Since its earliest days, Ulysse Nardin marine chronometers have guided captains and their crews across the seas. In honor of its extensive nautical and horological history, and in celebration of the Monaco Yacht Show’s 20th anniversary, Ulysse Nardin is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the leading superyacht show, to be held September 22-25...

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Jul 16, 2010 by WatchTime

Officina Del Tempo Launches Armatore Chrono Series

Officina Del Tempo announces the Italian-designed and made Armatore Chrono series, featuring 42mm round cases crafted in high-grade stainless steel with polished and brushed finishing. Dials are either black or white with applied metal indexes. Dials feature red accents on the chronograph totalizers and on the fifteen-minute countdown indices.

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Jul 15, 2010 by WatchTime