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Grand Seiko Drops Two Limited Hi-Beat Watches to Mark 25th Anniversary of the Caliber 9S

To honor the 25th anniversary of the Caliber 9S, first introduced in 1998 and since then continuously evolved, Grand Seiko created two limited editions that encompass the beautiful scenery of the brand’s home in the Iwate Prefecture in Japan. Both executions of the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Caliber 9S 25th Anniversary Limited Edition feature magnificent...

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Jan 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Artel Rotec Introduces New Sky Series

Independent watchmaker Artel Rotec is introducing its second collection, the Sky Series, this month, with the bold timepiece serving as a worthy follow-up to its V-Series limited edition sports watch lineup. Artel Rotec first formed in 2018, when designer and longtime watch collector Matthew Roknipour launched the brand as a family owned, independent watch company...

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Jan 25, 2023 by WatchTime

Beginning the Year of the Rabbit with Seven Symbolic Timepieces

January 22nd marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year and thus will kick off the Year of the Rabbit. The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac are representative symbols of Chinese history, mythology, and customs. More than any other of the animals in the zodiac, the rabbit is closely associated with luck and bringing...

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Jan 22, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Highly Symbolic and Beautifully Detailed: Chopard’s L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Rabbit

Since 2013, Chopard has dedicated a statement piece from its L.U.C haute-horlogerie collection to the sign of the Lunar zodiac year. This ethical rose gold watch is based on the L.U.C XP extra-flat watches, with a dial decorated using the traditional Urushi Maki-e technique – a combination of lacquer and gold powder – in a...

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Jan 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hare Meets Moon in Arnold & Son’s Tribute to the Chinese New Year

This year, Arnold & Son is once again paying homage to the Chinese New Year by introducing a limited métiers d’art timepiece that weds craftsmanship with its Perpetual Moon line. The unique collection offers an extra large moon phase indication that is so precise, it will remain accurate for 122 years before deviating from the...

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Jan 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac in the Year of the Rabbit

It’s a fine tradition in the world of haute horlogerie: every year, the colorful animal kingdom of the Chinese zodiac inspires a select circle of high-end manufactures to create artistic and fanciful métiers-d’art timepieces. In 2023, they have an enchanting template in the form of the hare, bringing the symbolic furry animal to life in...

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Jan 19, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

So Much More Than Rock ‘n’ Roll: Jaquet Droz’s Unique Homage to The Rolling Stones

When it comes to the creation of magnificent and highly detailed automaton wristwatches, no star shines as bright above the skies of the Swiss haute horlogerie scene as the one of Jaquet Droz. The latest bravura piece, a unique artistic oeuvre, pays a precision-mechanical musical tribute to The Rolling Stones. The release is the first...

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Jan 19, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

The Sophistication of Simplicity: Meet the new Hublot Classic Fusion

At this year’s LVMH Watch Week, Hublot has revealed the Classic Fusion Original, a three-hand watch that resembles the early models from the 1980s even more than the standard contemporary Classic Fusion. The main difference is that it omits hour indexes. As a result, the black lacquered dial has decidedly pure charisma with only the...

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Jan 18, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Zenith Launches Defy Skyline Boutique Edition

At this year’s LVMH Watch Week, which took place in Singapore from January 10 to 12, Zenith’s Defy line took center stage. Among the four new models the time-honored Swiss brand introduced to this family, the Defy Skyline Boutique Edition is a picture-perfect contemporary luxury sports watch. Debuting in a 41mm octagonal steel case with...

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Jan 17, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Piaget Launches Limited Altiplano Model to Honor the Chinese New Year

As a tribute to the cultural Chinese New Year’s festivities, Piaget‘s limited-edition Altiplano timepiece features this year’s zodiac animal, the water rabbit, in sophisticated Grand-Feu cloisonné enamel. The hare is said to bring hope and a long life. The tiny art work was created together with master enameler Anita Porchet and is limited to just...

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Jan 17, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Certina DS-2 Powermatic 80

60 years old but young at heart: Certina’s hallmark sports timepiece, the DS-2, celebrated a small anniversary in 2022. With its tonneau-shaped stainless steel case measuring 40mm by 38mm that is water resistant to 200 meters, the latest addition to the family is a truthful interpretation of the first models that featured the DS system that...

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Jan 16, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Festival of Precious Colors: Bulgari Introduces High Jewelry Watches at LVMH Watch Week

“Time is a jewel” is Bulgari’s leitmotif at this year’s LVMH Watch Week which takes place in Singapore. In accordance with this motto, the Maison pulls out all the stops in terms of high jewelry watches, treating the ladies with precious executions of the Divas’ Dream, Allegra and Serpenti lines. Celebrating their Roman home, the...

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Jan 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Setting Sail: Corum Introduces the Admiral 38 Automatic

Corum introduces a new version of its maritime inspired timepiece, the Admiral which was born over 60 years ago, in a scaled-down case size that caters to all wrist sizes. The Admiral 38 Automatic embarks on a journey in a black PVD treated titanium case that has a diameter of 38mm and a svelte height...

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Jan 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Comfort Embracing Lightness: Meet the C by Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Bracelet

Romain Gauthier adds a new execution to its luxury sports watch C that was introduced in 2021. As dubbed in the name, the C by Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Bracelet features the Swiss independent brand’s first bracelet crafted from light titanium grade 5. In keeping with its brand value, “The Evolution of Tradition,” a high...

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Jan 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

To celebrate the beginning of the Chinese New Year, Blancpain once again launches a limited edition Traditional Chinese Calendar model that is dedicated to one of the zodiac signs. In 2023, the water rabbit takes center stage. Crafted from platinum in a 50-piece limited edition, this exceptional haute horlogerie timepiece is based on the principles...

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Jan 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Mellow Yellow: Union Glashütte’s Belisar Chronograph Speedster

Motor meets rotor in Union Glashütte’s latest Belisar Chronograph which is aptly called Speedster. The German brand has given its popular stopwatch a fancy coat of paint inspired by a vintage car. Its sporty silver dial is distinguished by a strong yellow hue in the lower third, which makes the watch a real eye-catcher. The...

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Jan 11, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Making Time: A Documentary Worth Watching

Watches are often in films, but what about a film about watches? Those are significantly more rare. This is one of the things that makes the documentary ‘Making Time,’ so special. It depicts an intimate and unscripted story of five people whose lives are intertwined with the world of watches. They include legendary independent watchmakers...

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Jan 11, 2023 by Martin Green

Zenith Introduces Colorful Defy Skyline with a Scaled-Down Case at LVMH Watch Week

For most enthusiasts, the fascination of mechanical wristwatches comes from perfection of the form. From the numerals and indices to the hands, indications, and virtually all parts – fans and aficionados are captivated by the perfect balance of both aesthetics and performance. Such a harmonious appeal stems from precisely calculated proportions that are matched to...

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Jan 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Showing at LVMH Watch Week: TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronometer

TAG Heuer brings back the Monza in a decidedly cool and colorful new execution at this year’s LVMH Watch Week. The TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronometer (Ref. CR5090.FN6001) makes its entrance in an ultra-light and highly resistant carbon case. Its black dial, which is skeletonized in order to reveal some of the mechanics underneath, boasts a...

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Jan 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Zenith Introduces Defy Extreme Glacier at LVMH Watch Week

Following the Defy Extreme Desert launched in 2021, Zenith is traveling to the opposite kind of landscape for its second edition, the Defy Extreme Glacier. Parts of the 45-mm and 20 bar pressure resistant titanium case, such as the pusher guards and the dodecagonal bezel, are crafted from chalcedony. This crystalline semi-translucent stone has a...

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Jan 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Racing for 60 Years: TAG Heuer Introduces Limited Carrera Chronograph at LVMH Watch Week

At this year’s LVMH Watch Week, which takes place in Singapore, TAG Heuer is debuting the Carrera Chronograph 60th Anniversary Edition (Ref. CBK221H.FC8317). As it is dubbed in the name, this self-winding manufacture chronograph is a tribute to 60 years of motor racing legacy and comes with a “panda”-style dial. Limited to only 600 pieces...

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Jan 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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