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Welcome to WatchTime’s watch news section. Here you will find the latest breaking news about watches, watch industry updates, watch auction results, clock news, watch quizzes, technology coverage and more watch news.

Jaeger-LeCoultre and Jon Hamm Introduce New Reversos

Jaeger-LeCoultre North America President Philippe Bonay hosted an exclusive luncheon in New York City to introduce the newest addition to the Reverso line. Golden Globe nominee Jon Hamm, who previously hosted the Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanica event in October, was among the guests on hand to view the new Grande Reverso 1931. This was the first...

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Jan 10, 2011 by WatchTime

RM 011 DLC Titanium Black 50-Piece Limited Edition for the Richard Mille Boutique Beverly Hills

In recognition of the grand opening of the first Richard Mille boutique in the Americas, Richard Mille introduces a limited edition RM 011 created exclusively for sale in the flagship store. The RM 011–the iconic chronograph that Richard Mille designed in conjunction with Formula 1 racecar driver Felipe Massa—shows its dark side in the new...

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Jan 9, 2011 by WatchTime

Casio Shows Bluetooth-enabled Watch at CES

Ever wish you had wristwatch like Dick Tracy that could transmit information and make calls? Or what about the utility wristwatch from Inspector Gadget that monitored activities and had two-way communication functions? This year at CES, Casio is unveiling a prototype Bluetooth-enabled watch that speaks to Smartphones and other mobile devices.

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Jan 7, 2011 by WatchTime

Jaeger-LeCoultre at the Dakar Rally 2011

Jaeger-LeCoultre is putting its Master Compressor Extreme World Chronograph to the test on the wrist of Greek motorbike racer Vasilis Orfanos during the world’s toughest and most demanding motorsports race: the Dakar Rally 2011. The race runs from January 1-16 in Argentina and Chile. The riders will cover a total of 9,500 kilometers across difficult...

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Jan 6, 2011 by WatchTime

Panerai Pays Tribute to New York City and Los Angeles

This February, Panerai pays tribute to two of the country’s most influential cities: Los Angeles and New York City. Special editions to be produced in limited numbers feature engraved case backs with iconic Big Apple and City of Angels images. Look inside for wallpaper and pricing.

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Jan 5, 2011 by WatchTime

DeWitt Twenty-8-Eight Regulator A.S.W.

At Baselworld 2010 DeWitt debuted their first in-house movement – Caliber DW8014. This year the movement will appear in an all-new watch, the Twenty-8-Eight Regulator A.S.W. The automatic-winding movement boasts notable technical features at each end of the gear train.

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Jan 3, 2011 by WatchTime

2010: The Year In Review Quiz, Part II

Once again we look at the biggest and smallest stories of the year. Were you paying attention? As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck!

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Jan 2, 2011 by WatchTime

Breguet Charity Auction Is Underway

As time winds down to the New Year, Breguet is preparing to auction a masterpiece: the Breguet Classique 5157. The auction benefits the New York Philharmonic’s School Partnership Program. Bidding began at 12:01 a.m. EST yesterday and closes close at midnight January 15th, 2011.

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Dec 31, 2010 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Reveals “Art of Watchmaking” Design Competition Winners

TAG Heuer and Parsons The New School for Design have unveiled the winners of the “Art of Watchmaking,” a 10-week competition that challenged eight teams of Parsons product design students to reinterpret TAG Heuer’s classic Monaco chronograph.

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Dec 30, 2010 by WatchTime

Christie’s 2010 Watch Sales Highest Ever at $91 Million

Christie’s wrapped up a record-breaking year for fine timepieces, realizing $91.2 million in total sales – the highest annual total ever for the the global auction house. Patek Philippe dominated the results, capturing each of the year’s top 10 positions for wristwatch sales. In all, five Pateks sold for more than $1 million apiece. Look...

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Dec 29, 2010 by WatchTime

SIHH Preview: Cartier Astrorégulateur

Cartier’s in-house genius Carole Forestier takes a highly original approach to combating the effects of gravity on timekeeping. In a nutshell – quoting Cartier – “the escapement, the oscillator and the pendular seconds have been positioned on the rotor…”. Warning: trying to visualize an escapement mounted on a rotor may cause pain in the visual...

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Dec 27, 2010 by WatchTime

2010: The Year in Review Quiz, Part I

Have you been following the news for the past 12 months? Say goodbye to 2010 with this quiz that focuses on some of the year’s most (and least) important stories. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck!

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Dec 25, 2010 by WatchTime

Bulgari Launches Magsonic Grande Sonnerie iPhone and iPad Apps

Bulgari’s new apps for the iPhone and iPad let you explore the Magsonic Grande Sonnerie Tourbillon in high-resolution 3D. You can interact with all watch functions – the tourbillon, dial indicators and sonnerie hammers are all activated by sophisticated software developed specifically for the app.

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Dec 23, 2010 by WatchTime

Basel Preview: Blancpain Half Time Zone Watch

Blancpain previews its first Villeret Demi-Fuseau Horaire: a travel watch that allows the second time zone to be set in half-hour increments. We are all familiar with the standard 24 time zones that differ by one hour, but many countries, including India, Australia and Canada also use half-hour or “offset” time zones. Find specs and...

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Dec 22, 2010 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Opens Flagship Boutique in Boca Raton

More than 400 people attended the December 16 grand opening of the Ulysse Nardin U.S. flagship boutique at the Boca Raton Town Center Mall. Special guests included baseball greats Randy Johnson, Mike Piazza and Jeff Conine. Ulysse Nardin joined with Bobby Yampolsky of East Coast Jewelry to open the Boutique, which features more than 80...

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Dec 21, 2010 by WatchTime

SIHH Preview: A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite

The fourth A. Lange & Söhne timepiece bearing the “Pour le Mérite” designation combines a beautiful, historically-inspired regulator dial with a fusée-and-chain transmission and a tourbillon with a patented stopseconds mechanism – complications designed to improve rate stability and precision. Find technical details, pricing and wallpaper for this stunning horological tribute inside.

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Dec 20, 2010 by WatchTime

Patek Philippe Opens New Production Facility in Le Brassus

Patek Philippe has opened a new production center in Le Brassus, near the heart of the Vallée de Joux. The building houses three specialty workshops: Watchmaking, Fine Watchmaking and Restoration. Watchmaking specializes in setting up Patek Philippe perpetual calendar modules. The Fine Watchmaking workshop assembles, finishes, cases up, and sets the strikes for automatic winding...

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Dec 20, 2010 by WatchTime

Pierre Jacques Appointed CEO of De Bethune

David Zanetta, President of the Board of Directors and his co-founder, Denis Flageollet, Director of Production, have announced the appointment of Pierre Jacques as Chief Executive Officer of De Bethune. Jacques will officially take up his responsibilities effective March 1, 2011.

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Dec 16, 2010 by WatchTime

Piaget Kanthara Brings $602,500 at Christie’s New York Sale

This stunning Piaget Kanthara brought a multiple of its pre-sale estimate at Christie’s December 14 sale of fine collector timepieces in New York. Estimated at $200,000 to $300,000, lot 47 realized $602,500 when the hammer came down. Though nearly 400 lots followed, none exceeded the Piaget’s sale price, making it the top piece of the...

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Dec 15, 2010 by WatchTime

Pocket Watch Estimated at $40K-$60K Brings $242,500

When the hammer came down on lot 79 at Christie’s December 14 New York auction, an unassuming Patek Philippe pocket watch with a pre-sale estimate of $40,000 to $60,000 had reached $242,500. The watch, manufactured in 1913, received a Geneva Observatory rating certificate in 1920 and was delivered to its American retailer in 1921. In...

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Dec 15, 2010 by WatchTime
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