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Going Deep: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Collection and New “O-MEGASTEEL”

In 2019, Omega’s first Ultra Deep watches made history when they reached the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth, as part of a mission lead by explorer Victor Vescovo. Originally recorded as 10,925m (35,843 ft), the depth was later updated to 10,935m (35,876 ft). Two of the Ultra Deep watches were attached to the submersible’s...

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Mar 7, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Feel the Heartbeat of the Rado True Square Open Heart

As Valentine’s Day approaches, so does the annual occasion to embrace love in every corner of the world. Taking the opportunity to do so this year is Rado, with the True Square Open Heart. The watch was designed in recognition and celebration of the precious moments and memories that make up every relationship. With two...

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Feb 7, 2023 by WatchTime

Avant-Garde at the Forefront: Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Jungle Green

Armin Strom unveils a new version of its Gravity Equal Force timepiece that is powered by a genuine caliber and delights with an eye-catching architecture. It is distinguished by an off-centered sub-dial in vibrant “jungle green” and an open layout including three horizontal bridges, the micro-rotor, the barrel, and some gear train wheels set against...

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Mar 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Junghans Adds to Meister Chronoscope Collection

Junghans introduces a new version of its popular Meister Chronoscope with a fir-green dial. The color is a tribute to the home of the German tradition brand which has been based in the small city of Schramberg in the Black Forest region for more than 160 years. Its former production site, the heritage-listed “Terrassenbau” (terrace...

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Mar 5, 2022 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

Chronograph with Charisma: Aerowatch introduces New Limited Edition of Les Grandes Classiques

Aerowatch is a Swiss family company based in Saignelégier that draws back on over a century of savoir-faire in fine watchmaking. One of its area of expertise is the production of notably classic chronographs that stand the test of time. The new Les Grandes Classiques Chrono Limited Edition is the latest example for this know-how....

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Mar 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Save the Date: WatchTime Returns to LA (May 20-21)

WatchTime Los Angeles, the West Coast extension of WatchTime’s mega-popular series of collectors’ events, made a fantastic debut in 2019, drawing more than 500 guests and featuring nearly 30 sponsoring watch brands. This year, WatchTime is finally returning with a sequel to downtown L.A.’s Hudson Loft — just minutes from Staples Center — on May...

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Mar 4, 2022 by WatchTime

A New Home: MeisterSinger Debuts Singularis Watch Featuring its Genuine Movement

With the Singularis, MeisterSinger presents the second generation of watches with one of its genuine automatic calibers. So far, the German brand, which is renowned for its single-hand timepieces, can pride itself with the development of two movements, the hand-wound MSH01 and the automatic MSA01. The latter is at the heart of the new generation...

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Mar 3, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Frederique Constant Classic Heart Beat Automatic

Some designs have been so important for a brand that they become one of its pillars. The success of Frederique Constant is forever tied with their Heart Beat models. By showing the balance wheel through an opening of the dial, they made a visual connection with the beating heart of the timepiece. This was much...

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Mar 2, 2022 by Martin Green

Two-Tone Twist: Tissot Introduces PRX Powermatic 80 Steel & 18K Gold

It’s not the weekend yet, however the latest execution of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 might get us into the mood for a dance party. The PRX collection which was introduced last year, first with a quartz movement and followed by an automatic version in fall, captures the spirit of an iconic timepiece that the...

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Mar 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Feeling Puzzled: G-SHOCK Partners with Rubik’s Cube for Latest Special Edition

G-SHOCK launches a special edition, the GAE2100RC-1A, inspired by the bold colors and shape of the Rubik’s Cube. Both iconic products of the last century – the Rubik’s Cube hit the markets in 1974, while Casio’s first G-SHOCK was introduced in 1983 – they make a nice and cheerful combination, all while sending us down...

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Mar 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Norqain Marks a Two-Tone Premier with the Adventure Neverest 41mm GMT Steel & Gold LE

At the start last fall, Norqain capitalized upon the success of its Adventure Neverest collection launched earlier in the year with the debut of its first follow-up, the Adventure Neverest GMT. To start this year, Norqain once again places its focus on the hardy collection, now launching its latest expansion via the new Adventure Neverest...

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Feb 28, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Cosmopolitan and Sophisticated: Moritz Grossmann Introduces the Universalzeit Watch

With a refreshingly different and very functional world time watch christened Universalzeit, Moritz Grossmann demonstrates that today’s watchmakers are far from running out of ideas, and that the world of haute horlogerie continues to be a source for innovation and progress. The latest model from the independent manufactory based in Germany’s watch capital Glashütte allows...

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Feb 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Lightweight, Tough, And Cheerful: Formex Introduces Field Automatic Collection in Six Cool Colorways

Are you up for a field trip or an adventure off the beaten paths? The new Field Automatic collection from Formex might be a suitable companion. The Swiss brand’s take on a contemporary field watch debuts in a lightweight and scratch-resistant titanium-grade 2 case that is coated with a special hardening treatment. It has a...

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Feb 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Mechanical Melody: Hamilton Introduces Three New Jazzmaster Open Heart Automatic Models

When it comes to the inner workings of a mechanical timepiece, watch enthusiasts are highly curious: They revel in technical terms and details, such as frequency, lines, jewels, … and, of course, they love to have an unobstructed view into and onto the movement. Much to their delight, Hamilton has lately added three new timepieces...

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Feb 25, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

TAG Heuer’s Fourth Generation Connected Watch Is Keen On Proving Its Added Value

The market of smartwatches is dominated by the products of tech giants like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. However, the more traditional watch brands have also cut themselves a slice of the pie. They have created a sub-market of their own, combining the luxurious core values of their brands with the high-tech appeal and great versatility...

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Feb 25, 2022 by Martin Green

A Study In Gray: Nomos Glashütte Launches New Variant of the Tangente Neomatik

For 30 years, Nomos Glashütte’s Tangente has been a textbook example for the beauty of simplicity and that a decent design works with a variety of colors and twists. The latest version of the Bauhaus inspired three-hand timepiece, which is distinguished by five Arabic numerals and a bold small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock, is...

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Feb 24, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

So Seventies: Girard-Perregaux Recalls ’76 with the Casquette 2.0

In 1976, Girard-Perregaux unveiled the Casquette, a cutting-edge timepiece featuring a tubular LED display and a bold asymmetric square case. Powered by a quartz movement, the design icon looked very different, tapping into the zeitgeist of the 70s. 8,200 specimen, clad in stainless steel, gold-plated steel and polycarbonate, were produced from 1976 to 1978. Modernly,...

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Feb 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Café Racing: Breitling Revs Up with Top Time Triumph Chronograph

Breitling brings back the 1960s café-racer spirit with a limited automatic chronograph that is part of a new partnership with British Triumph Motorcycles. Dubbed the Top Time Triumph Chronograph, the watch takes inspiration from café racers, a type of sport motorcycles that originated among enthusiasts in the early to mid 1960s in London. These standard production...

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Feb 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Laco Flies High with Duo of Vintage-Inspired Pilot’s Watches

Kicking off the lineup of 2022, Laco presents two new pilot’s watches in a trendy military style. Each limited to 200 pieces, the Augsburg Oliv 39 and Aachen Oliv 39, both are named after two German cities, offer the distinct look and feel of the famous historic observation watches. Their matte olive-green dials – one displaying a...

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Feb 21, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Tough, Tougher, Mission Timer: Sinn Spezialuhren Launches EZM 13.1

On duty for 25 years, literally around the clock: Sinn Spezialuhren looks back on 25 years of mission timekeeping in 2022. Originally developed for special units of the German Federal Police and Customs, these mission timekeepers have meanwhile been produced for many other professionals, such as emergency medical personnel, rescue workers, pilots, divers, and firefighters. ...

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Feb 21, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Ice Blue: Hands-On With the Oris Sixty-Five Chronos Edition

Oris has teamed up with WatchTime’s sister publication Chronos to create a highly limited version of its no-date Divers Sixty-Five model, powered by the brand’s latest in-house movement. Here’s everything you need to know about the Divers Sixty-Five Calibre 400 Chronos Limited Edition: In the past seven years since its introduction, the Divers Sixty-Five has...

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Feb 18, 2022 by Roger Ruegger