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Nomos Partners with Ace Jewelers for Tangente 38 Amsterdam Limited Edition

Bauhaus-inspired German watchmaker Nomos Glashütte has announced a new limited edition of its Tangente 38 timepiece, produced in collaboration with the Netherlands’ Ace Jewelers. The new model, dubbed the Tangente 38 Amsterdam, is an homage to the city of Amsterdam, where Ace Jewelers is located. It follows the same design codes as the original Tangente...

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Jun 1, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

The Music of Time: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Astronomical Striking Grand Complication

Vacheron Constantin has given its series of one-of-a-kind chiming watches the poetically evocative name “La Musique du Temps,” and this year’s addition to that ultra-exclusive collection may be the most ambitious yet.

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May 30, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Wempe Glashütte Debuts New Integrated-Bracelet Iron Walker Collection

This week, German Jeweler Wempe unveiled its latest collection under the in-house Wempe Glashütte label, bringing forth the latest addition to the burgeoning luxury-sports watch market — the Iron Walker collection. The new family capitalizes on a growing trend and demand for integrated-bracelet steel sports watches, offering 16 total new models divided into four distinct...

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May 28, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Update on WatchTime’s Upcoming Event Schedule

This week, government officials announced a more rigorous approach towards large gatherings, stating the possibility of keeping significant events on pause until a vaccine is available. But what does that mean for WatchTime L.A and WatchTime New York?

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May 28, 2020 by Corey Vlahos

The WatchTime Q&A: MB&F Founder Max Büsser

We sat down with MB&F founder Maximillian "Max" Büsser, who made his mark with brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Harry Winston before creating “fiercely unconventional timekeeping machines” with his own company (and the help of many friends).

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May 27, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

Zenith Chronomaster Revival Manufacture Edition Puts the “Attic” in Automatic

As the crown jewel in last year’s 50th anniversary tribute to its famous El Primero chronograph caliber, Zenith launched a highly period-accurate reissue of the Ref. A384 model from 1969. This year, Zenith unveils another vintage-look El Primero homage piece, this one built around a never-before-seen prototype dial discovered in a secret attic of the...

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May 26, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Urwerk Explores the “Star Wars” Universe with New UR-100 Gold Edition “C-3PO”

“May the Fourth be With You” Day might have passed, but this month holds a special significance for Star Wars fans beyond the catch-phrase now associated with May 4. Today, May 25, holds another significance to the Star Wars franchise, being the official anniversary of the release date of Episode IV – A New Hope...

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May 25, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Seiko Unveils Prospex “Urban Safari” Street Series for Spring 2020

This week, Seiko unveiled the latest expansion to its popular Prospex dive-watch series with four new “Urban Safari”-themed watches. The models serve as additions to 2018's Prospex Street Series collection, and offer a greater range of colorways, aesthetics, and movement options.

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May 23, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Gentlemen Drivers: Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Healey Automatic Editions

Frederique Constant continues its 16-year partnership with Britain's Austin-Healey automobile marque with the latest co-branded limited-edition timepiece for classic car enthusiasts, the Vintage Rally Healey Automatic, offered with a dial in either classic silver or British Racing Green.

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May 22, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Rainbow Redux: Breitling Issues Second Superocean Heritage ’57 Limited Edition for COVID-19 Charities

Breitling unveiled a new “capsule collection” of its vintage-inspired dive watch, the Superocean Heritage ’57, during its Summit Webcast back in April. One particular model in that collection caught on like wildfire — a limited edition with a multi-colored “rainbow” dial. This week, Breitling announced a second edition of that popular timepiece, with partial proceeds...

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May 20, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

TAG Heuer Ushers in New Partnership with Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Limited Edition

This week, TAG Heuer, longtime auto-racing supporter and timer, announced its new partnership with the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, becoming its official timekeeper and sponsor of both the Monaco Grand Prix and the Monaco Top Cars Collection museum. The Monaco event, which was scheduled for this month but was canceled due to the coronavirus...

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May 17, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Omega Updates Speedmaster 38mm Collection with Four New Gold Editions

This week, Omega unveiled the latest updates to its ever-popular Speedmaster line, with four new references being added to the women-focused Speedmaster 38mm collection. These new include two Sedna gold models and two yellow-gold editions, both precious-metal varieties offering either a diamond-bezel or a sans-diamonds option. The new watches come in the context of a...

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May 16, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

British Roadsters Meet Japanese Mountains in Exclusive Grand Seiko Toge Special Edition

The Japanese word toge (“TOE-gay”) refers to a navigable road through a mountain range, and thus presented itself as the perfect moniker for Grand Seiko’s newest special-edition timepiece conceived in partnership with UK-based luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland. Why is it ideal? The Toge Special Edition, which will be exclusively available at Watches of...

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May 15, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Parmigiani Adds to its Toric Collection with Tourbillon Slate Edition

Parmigiani Fleurier, the haute horlogerie watch brand founded by inventive independent watchmaker Michel Parmigiani, leads off the second wave of launches on 2020’s Watches & Wonders digital platform, which first went live back in April. The new timepiece from Parmigiani that immediately caught our eye is the new Toric Tourbillon Slate, the first tourbillon piece...

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May 14, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Symphony in Blue: A. Lange & Söhne Offers Zeitwerk Minute Repeater in White Gold Case & Blue Dial

A. Lange & Söhne unveiled the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater, one of the Saxon haute horologer’s most complicated timepieces, five years ago in a platinum case and silvered dial. For this year’s digital Watches & Wonders launch event, Lange finally rolled out a second version, this one in a white-gold case and a vibrant blue dial,...

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May 13, 2020 by WatchTime

Highlights from WatchTime’s May-June Issue, On Sale Now

The May-June issue of WatchTime is available at retailers and in our online shop) today. Among the highlights of the issue are our cover feature on the revitalized Zenith Defy collection; a plethora of tests and reviews, of the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph, Breitling Avenger Chronograph, Longines Heritage Military 1938, and others; a showcase of...

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May 12, 2020 by WatchTime

Doxa Introduces Forged Carbon Case in New SUB 300 Aqua Lung US Divers

Iconic Swiss dive-watch brand Doxa has once again revisited its famous SUB 300 design with a new limited-edition model housed for the first time in a forged carbon case. Here’s what you should know about the SUB 300 Aqua Lung US Divers. The SUB 300 — which was first released in 1967 and quickly made...

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May 11, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

The WatchTime Q&A: Piaget CEO Chabi Nouri

Chabi Nouri has been at the helm of the Swiss watchmaker/jeweler Piaget for two years. In this exclusive interview with WatchTime Senior Editor Mark Bernardo, she discusses the long road to producing and commercializing the current World’s Thinnest Mechanical Watch, standing out in the crowded men’s luxury sports-watch field, and the intersection between watch and...

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May 10, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Nine Cities, One Watch: Bulgari Launches Bulgari Bulgari Cities Special Edition 2020

Recently, Italian jeweler and watchmaking maison Bulgari unveiled the latest update to its collections with the new Bulgari Bulgari Cities Special Edition 2020. The new collection includes nine watches, each with the same matte-black-and-rose-gold base “Bulgari Bulgari” design, but distinguished from the others by the engraved name of one of nine world cities that have...

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May 9, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Corum Admiral Bronze Editions Pay Tribute to Historic Sailing Ships

Corum’s modern Admiral collection evolved from the iconic Admiral’s Cup yachting watch of the 1960s and its various models continue to channel the distinctly nautical character that made it a cult hit. This year, Corum takes the maritime theme to a new level, introducing two new models of its Admiral Automatic 42 in cases made...

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May 8, 2020 by Mark Bernardo