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Seiko Velatura Yachting Timer

Launched in 2007, Seiko’s Velatura collection is designed to withstand the rigors of open ocean racing. For 2009, Seiko improves the the Velatura Yachting Timer, making it lighter, tougher, and more resistant to the elements. The case is made from titanium, covered with a new hard coating. The watch has a new screw-in crown system...

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Jul 23, 2009 by WatchTime

Hamilton X-Mach: Are You Moving Faster Than Sound?

Hamilton’s new 44mm X-Mach lets you measure an aircraft’s speed relative to that of sound – Hamilton calls this the “Machmeter” feature. To perform this feat however, you need to be sitting in the cockpit. Pilots set the pressure altitude (PA) and calibrated air speed (CAS) measured by the aircraft’s instruments by turning the right...

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Jul 22, 2009 by WatchTime

Breguet Travel Clock No. 1 for Only Watch

Breguet built the first modern travel clock in 1796. He equipped it with a balance spring, successfully replacing the pendulum balance that was unfit for travel. Glass-covered on four sides and small in size, this clock bore the number 178. In April 1798, General Bonaparte purchased it to take with him on his Egyptian campaign.

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Jul 21, 2009 by WatchTime

Chronoswiss Zeitzeichen: Artful Craftsmanship

Chronoswiss has teamed up with master craftsman Jochen Benzinger to create a series of 3 limited edition watches that showcase the arts of skeletonizing, engraving and guilloche to great effect. Known as Edition Zeitzeichen or “Signs of the Times Edition”, each model will be produced in a series of just 33 pieces. Each piece measures...

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Jul 20, 2009 by WatchTime

Oris Pays Tribute With Bob Dylan Limited Edition

In one of his greatest hits, Bob Dylan sings “The Times They Are A-Changin.” As a tribute to Bob Dylan, Oris has created a special edition Rectangular model, limited to just 3000 pieces worldwide. The watches, in stainless steel, carry Bob Dylan’s signature on the finely patterned dial. His portrait is engraved on the case...

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Jul 18, 2009 by WatchTime

Corum Ambassador Ben Ainslie Sets Sailing Record

On July 11th 2009, Corum ambassador Ben Ainslie set a new elapsed time record for monohulls in the Transpacific Yacht Race. Sailing Alfa Romeo II (Neville Crichton’s Reichel Pugh 100), Ainslie and crew made the 2,225-nautical mile crossing in 5 days, 14 hours, 36 minutes and 20 seconds. The crew beat the previous course record...

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Jul 17, 2009 by WatchTime

Breguet Marine Royal Ref. 5847 Alarm Watch

In 2004 Breguet launched a new interpretation of the Marine line, and for 2009 they introduce the Marine Royal Ref. 5847 with 300 meter water resistance and an alarm designed to operate under water. The case is an imposing 45mm and is available in 18k pink or white gold. Twin barrels provide the power –...

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Jul 16, 2009 by WatchTime

Urwerk UR-CC1, Code Name “King Cobra”

Until now, no one has developed a production wristwatch with true retrograde linear displays. Urwerk’s UR‐CC1 achieves this feat. It has two horizontal indications displayed by two retrograde cylinders: one for the (jumping) hours, the other for the minutes. The watch is the result of more than three years of research, development and testing to...

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Jul 15, 2009 by WatchTime

World Watch Report 2009 Reveals Online Trends

Digital marketing specialist IC-Agency has released the 5th World Watch Report market study. Its conclusions are based on a sample of more than 300 million global online searches relating to 25 watch brands in 7 export markets: China, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, France and Germany. The study found that the 3...

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Jul 14, 2009 by WatchTime

Romain Jerome and CEO Yvan Arpa Part Ways

Romain Jerome has announced that it has parted ways with CEO Yvan Arpa. Also leaving the company are the head of administration, the sales director and two other staff members. No reason was given for the departures. Romain Jerome’s press release states that “…the change of management in no way jeopardizes the ongoing success of...

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Jul 13, 2009 by WatchTime

Antiquorum’s Auction Season Ends With a Bang

A standing-room only crowd at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel competed against more than 250 internet bidders from over 40 countries at Antiquorum’s 2009 Hong Kong auction. The sale brought a total of HKD 45,453,120 ($5,864,199). 82% of the 479 lots offered were sold, representing 115% of the estimated value. The top price was paid for...

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Jul 11, 2009 by WatchTime

Chronoswiss Timemaster Spring

Chronoswiss announces their newest addition to the Timemaster series, the Timemaster Spring. This timepiece offers a distinctive style with its bright white dial and exclusive light green super luminova C 1.5 markers which allow the dial to glow brightly in the dark. The bezel is fitted with 60 top cut, top wesselton VVSI diamonds. The...

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Jul 11, 2009 by WatchTime

Bell & Ross BR 01 Airborne One for Only Watch

The Bell & Ross BR 01 Instrument started with a simple idea: turn a cockpit instrument panel clock into a wristwatch. Now available in a number of versions and materials, the BR 01 Instrument watch has become popular with collectors. For Only Watch 2009, Bell & Ross has created a unique version of the new...

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Jul 10, 2009 by WatchTime

Luminox Announces F-22 Raptor

Luminox, makers of watches known for their glow, introduces the F-22 Raptor Chronograph 9200, a new model in the Lockheed Martin series. The F-22 Raptor timepiece case is made from titanium. The watch features aircraft-inspired styling cues: the numbers, colors and style follow the Raptor’s instrument panel, and an image of the fighter jet is...

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Jul 9, 2009 by WatchTime

Concord C1 Biretrograde Limited Editions

Concord has released new limited edition models in the C1 line featuring retrograde day and date displays. The 44mm x 14.6mm case is available in 18K rose gold (150 pieces) and platinum (50 pieces). The day display is located at 7 o’clock, and the date at 4 o’clock. The automatic movement is a Concord C101...

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Jul 8, 2009 by WatchTime

Patrizzi & Co. Auction, Geneva

Patrizzi & Co. will auction watchmaking masterpieces.

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Jul 8, 2009 by WatchTime

Patrizzi & Co. Auction, New York

Patrizzi & Co. will auction important pocket watches, vintage and modern wristwatches.

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Jul 8, 2009 by WatchTime

Unique Patek Philippe Ref. 5106 for Only Watch

For Only Watch 2009, Patek Philippe has created a unique Ref. 5106 by adding a date display and other special features to the Celestial Ref. 5102. This one-of-a-kind piece is crafted in rose gold with a special guilloché pattern on the 22k rose gold bezel. The soft 22k gold allowed the unique guilloché pattern to...

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Jul 7, 2009 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Launches Customer Service Web Site

TAG Heuer has launched a new comprehensive customer service website. The intuitively-designed site provides owners with a variety of important information about their timepiece, including care and use issues such as winding, cleaning, and use in water. The site also contains warranty and service information, describing in detail the operations that are performed when a...

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Jul 6, 2009 by WatchTime

Tutima Grand Classic: Tougher Than Steel

For more than 70 years, Tutima has been producing professional chronographs. Their timepieces have earned the trust of NATO pilots. For 2009, Tutima introduces the the Grand Classic sports watch and chronograph. These watches are produced using special hardened steel. Unlike conventional hardening processes, Tutima uses a unique method which takes several days to complete...

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Jul 3, 2009 by WatchTime