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Three Exceptionally Rare Wristwatches by George Daniels to be Offered at the Geneva Watch Auction XVI

Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo has announced their next docket of listings for the upcoming Geneva Watch Auction XVI. Scheduled to take place from November 5-6 in its namesake Geneva, Switzerland, the esteemed annual auction event this year will include three exceptional timepieces produced by who many consider the founding father of independent...

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Aug 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Tudor Drops Next Generation of the Pelagos with a Smaller Case Size

At the brink of fall, Tudor surprises with a new generation of the Pelagos diver’s watch. In order to create a more versatile timepiece with a unisex appeal and an elegant touch, the diameter for the latest model has been reduced to 39mm. Additionally, the Pelagos 39 has its entrance in a satin-brushed grade 2...

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Aug 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Timeless Elegance: Breguet Releases Classique Calendar 7337 in White and Pink Gold

With its exquisite timepieces, the Breguet Classique collection is synonymous with accuracy and aesthetic perfection. Now the time-honored Swiss manufacture launches a new family member that would have made Abraham-Louis Breguet proud: the Classique Calendar 7337, which blends purity and refinement in a notably contemporary fashion. The watch which is available in pink and white...

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Aug 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Frederique Constant Premiers New Classics Heart Beat Manufacture at Geneva Watch Days

A new dial, new indexes and a new 39-mm case: Frederique Constant unveils the Classics Heart Beat Manufacture in two limited versions at this year’s Geneva Watch Days, one in pink gold (93 pieces) and one in stainless steel (930 pieces). This signature model of the Geneva-based brand that is distinguished by the famous “Heart...

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Aug 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Updating Travel Range, Greubel Forsey Introduces the GMT Balancier Convexe

With the new GMT Balancier Convexe, unveiled today at Geneva Watch Days, Greubel Forsey underscores its technical prowess by adding its signature inclined balance wheel to the design. This new GMT caliber, which is hand wound and consists of more than 400 parts, replaces all previous GMT models and is not only a technical masterpiece...

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Aug 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The Calibre 400 Sees its Divers Sixty-Five Debut in Oris’ Latest Novelty

First introduced as the brand’s first diver’s watch in 1965, the eponymous Divers Sixty-Five watch model has been a staple in the field of retro watches for the past years. At this year’s Geneva Watch Days, Oris debuted a new execution that is driven by the brand’s modern Calibre 400, the mechanism amassing a power...

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Aug 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Ulysse Nardin Re-Releases Diver Chronograph Great White 44MM Limited Edition with New Conservation Partners

Entering the market with its latest shark conversation effort, Ulysse Nardin this summer re-introduces its latest in the Diver Chronograph Great White 44 MM Limited Edition. Featuring a 44mm sandblasted titanium case and a water resistance of 30 bar or 300m, the model saw its initial launch last year, then in in partnership with OCEARCH....

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Aug 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Baltic x Peter Auto Tricompax Special Edition

Watchmaking takes an undeniable influence from automobiles, both in design and function. In the latest example of this fusion of horology and classic car enthusiasm, French watchmaker Baltic partners with Peter Auto, a Parisian-based auto events organizer, for their latest timepiece. Hailed by Baltic as a reference in the field of historic motor racing, Peter...

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Aug 25, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Meet the Latest Execution of Zodiac’s Super Sea Wolf Compression Automatic

Resistant, perfectly readable by day and night, thoroughly tested, and therefore reliable at all times – it’s no wonder that divers’ watches are among the most sought-after timepieces. An attractive newcomer that is in its element in the water as well as on dry land is Zodiac’s latest Super Sea Wolf Compression Automatic . Water-resistant...

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Aug 25, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Closer Look at the De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius Aérolite

De Bethune has an established history of creating seriously uncommon timepieces, using rich jewel tones and avant-garde shapes as key design signatures. In-line with this, the Swiss watchmaker is a proponent of super-limited releases, with the new DB25 Starry Varius Aérolite being its latest. Opting for the DB25 as its base silhouette, the brand’s latest...

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Aug 24, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

The Isotope Old Radium is Offering Value for Money by Imagining a Past That Never Was

In recent years we have seen many new brands enrich the world of watches with innovative approaches. Among them is Isotope, which likes to give a different twist to everything they do, from its rather novel GMT timepiece to how they approach diving watches. With their latest release, the Old Radium, they continue this tradition...

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Aug 23, 2022 by Martin Green

Head Start: Panerai Announces New Luminor Luna Rossa

Just in time for the start of preparations for the next America’s Cup, to be held in Barcelona in 2024, and simultaneously with the renewal of the partnership with the Italian sailing team, Panerai launches the Luminor Luna Rossa in a new look. The special edition of only 1,500 pieces is one of the brand’s...

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Aug 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Resilient Companion: Formex Releases New Reef GMT Automatic Chronometer 300M Collection

Formex makes waves with a new GMT spring-off of its Reef collection of diver’s watches. Working to blend cool styling with rugged durability, the Reef GMT Automatic Chronometer 300M was created as an adventure-ready travel watch that can display three different time zones. As in previous models by the brand, the new design features the...

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Aug 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The Celebration Continues: Grand Seiko Releases Spring Drive Powered 44GS 55th Anniversary LE ref. SBGY009

The celebrations at Grand Seiko continue this week, with the esteemed Japanese watchmaker releasing its latest of celebratory pieces marking the 55th anniversary of the original 44GS design. The new watch, dubbed the 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition ref. SBGY009, joins the brand’s historically influenced Heritage Collection, with it taking direct influence from the original...

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Aug 19, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Reservoir Turns Up the Volume with the Sonomaster Chronograph

Watchmakers take a great deal of inspiration from their daily surroundings. Nature is a favorite, but also old-school equipment. For their latest creation, Reservoir reimagined the VU-meters of analog stereo amplifiers used to measure the level of sound intensity, and incorporated them into their new Sonomaster Chronograph. The way that Reservoir did this is very...

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Aug 17, 2022 by Martin Green

Vintage Meets Modern: Tissot Introduces the Telemeter 1938

To commemorate the early days of its sports timekeeping, Tissot launches the Telemeter 1938. So named for the year 1938, the watch is inspired by a telemeter-equipped Tissot chronograph used by an athlete then for the first time in a ski race. The re-edition is designed in a tasteful retro style that recalls the instrument-like...

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Aug 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Union Glashütte Releases the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Power Reserve

Union Glashütte expands its 1893 collection this year, the series commemorating the founding of the traditional Saxon brand by industrial expert Johannes Dürrstein (1845 – 1901). To do so the brand is introducing a new timepiece, the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Power Reserve, which comes fully equipped with a new movement from the German watchmaker....

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Aug 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Upsized: Mondaine Expands evo2 Collection to 43mm

While all brands have certain key features, some have such strong signatures you can quickly determine the maker of a watch from across the room. In the luxury realm, there’s Audemars Piguet and the famed integrated style of their Royal Oak, Cartier and their blue sapphire cabochon crowns, and Rolex and their iconic fluted bezel...

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Aug 12, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Streamlined: Bell & Ross Releases the BR 05 Artline, Inspired by 1930s Design

Bell & Ross unveils the BR 05 Artline, the watch earning its name from a 1940’s American product design trend focusing on flawlessness, lightweight and streamlining. Created in 2019, the BR 05 is a derivative of the BR 03, Bell & Ross’s iconic square timepiece with a round dial, inspired by cockpit instruments. The new...

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Aug 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The Next Generation: TAG Heuer and Porsche Team Up for the Connected Calibre E4 Porsche Edition, With Exclusive Car Functions Displayed

TAG Heuer and Porsche today announced the launch of the new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 – Porsche Edition. This luxury connected watch is inspired by the design of the all-electric Porsche Taycan collection and offers exclusive Wear OS features for Porsche owners by displaying information from the car directly on the dial, such as...

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Aug 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler