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Intriguingly Dangerous: Meet the Corum Bubble 47 Automatic Luminescent Tiger

It was during the Basel watch exhibition in the year 2000 that Corum first unveiled its now-legendary Bubble watch. With an oversized case and huge domed crystal, this avant-garde timepiece was the brainchild of the late Severin Wunderman, then owner of the brand. Since its introduction 24 years ago, its dial has served as a...

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Jan 9, 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

Traveling in Style With the Raymond Weil Freelancer GMT Worldtimer

Raymond Weil presents the new Freelancer GTM Worldtimer with world-time display including day and night hours and a date indication. Its case has a diameter of 40.5 mm and houses the exceptionally thin (4.1 mm high) automatic caliber RW3230, which features high-quality finishes and amasses a power reserve of 50 hours. Two variants are available: a...

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Jan 6, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Vacheron Constantin Égérie Creative Edition: Lacing It Up With Refined Details

Recreating the delicate texture of lace using diamonds and gold sounds like an impossible task, yet that is precisely what Vacheron Constantin did for its new Égérie Creative Edition. The brand started with the Égérie Moon Phase. This model was part of the original line-up that Vacheron Constantin launched in 2020. With a diameter of...

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Jan 6, 2023 by Martin Green

Seiko Launches Special Edition Prospex Inspired By Polar Landscape

110 years after Seiko created Japan’s very first wristwatch, the Laurel, the brand is celebrating the 2023 milestone anniversary with a series of commemorative timepieces. Second release in this collection is a new Prospex model in the Seiko Save the Ocean series, which is available in a limited release of 5,000 pieces (Ref. SPB333). The...

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Jan 5, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Warming Up for the GP Ice Race 2023: Porsche Design Launches Limited Edition of Chronograph 1

Porsche Design is once again the official timing partner of the GP Ice Race in Zell am See, Austria, in January 2023. For the fourth new edition of the legendary ice race, the European design brand is presenting a special edition of its Chronograph 1 in a limited edition of 250 pieces. The focus in...

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Jan 4, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Two is Better Than One: Zenith Introduces Defy Extreme Double Tourbillon

With the Defy Extreme Tourbillon, Zenith launches its most advanced and complicated chronograph movement to date. This high-frequency haute horlogerie chronograph beats at the rate of 360’000 VpH and can thus measure the 1/100th of a second. It is also equipped with two independent tourbillon mechanisms. While the one in charge for the time keeping...

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Jan 4, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Blancpain: A 42-mm Fifty Fathoms for the 70th Anniversary of the Iconic Diver

70 years after the release of the first Fifty Fathoms and 20 years after the launch of the contemporary anniversary watches (the first dive watches with a sapphire bezel insert), Blancpain is starting a year of celebrations with the release of a dedicated new model: Featuring an exclusive 42-mm diameter and composed of three 70-piece...

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Jan 2, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar Taking History Into The Future

The Dakar Rally is one of the most demanding races in the world. Finishing the race alone is considered an achievement and requires man and machine to both be at their best. It is also an event in which Porsche made history in 1984 when the brand took first place overall with the 4×4 953...

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Dec 16, 2022 by Martin Green

Baume & Mercier Riviera Moonphase: An Enticing Proposition

Organic evolution is one of the most challenging things to achieve in a product range. It requires new products to be in line with current trends, preferably a bit ahead of the curve, but still embody the brand’s original DNA. Baume & Mercier achieved this with the Riviera, which has been part of its collection...

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Dec 15, 2022 by Martin Green

Bold and Beautiful: Nomos Glashütte Drops a New Version of Ludwig Neomatik 41 Date

As the end of 2022 approaches, Nomos Glashütte releases an intriguing new version of the Ludwig Neomatik 41 Date featuring a rare Roman-numeral date indication. Considering the small dimensions of the date window, this is a challenging task, given that Roman numerals require much more space than Arabic ones. Thanks to the patented date-ring design...

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Dec 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Czapek Is Reaching for the Stars With Faubourg de Cracovie Chronograph Featuring Aventurine Dial

One of the highlights of WatchTime’s recent show in New York was certainly the Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie Chronograph with its stunning aventurine dial. Aventurine is a glass-like material that can be made in different hues. Czapek opted for a deep blue color, and the glittering inclusions show a stunning play of light that give...

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Dec 14, 2022 by Martin Green

Frederique Constant Dresses Up its Classics Worldtimer Manufacture

On the occasion of Black Friday, Frederique Constant announced a special edition of its Worldtimer Manufacture watch for the U.S. market, the eye-catching full black Classics Worldtimer Manufacture Globetrotter Edition. First introduced in 2012, the latest take on this complication features a 42mm PDV titanium coated case, a black dial, and–for the first time–the markers...

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Dec 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC Portofino Perpetual Calendar: The Return of A Small(er) Mechanical Marvel

It is no secret that IWC has a thing with perpetual calendars. It was the genius of Kurt Klaus, the man who developed the legendary Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar, that this was established. Ever since, this complication has played an essential role in the brand’s collections. That makes it so unique that the brand has...

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Dec 12, 2022 by Martin Green

Introducing the Aerowatch Milan

With the Milan, Aerowatch introduces its first integrated bracelet-style wristwatch. The lugs blend seamlessly with the stainless steel case, which is water-resistant to 120 meters and has a diameter of 41 mm. The sporty and elegant timepiece features a cool blue dial accented by a delicate pattern in the shape of tiny firs. This motif...

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Dec 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Vault V3+Onyx: Pursuing Bespoke Individualism in a Sportive Package

Some brands thrive outside of the eye of the general public. This is a great benefit for the in-group supporters who love the brand, but can also be a missed opportunity for those on the outside. One of these brands is Vault. It was back in 2013 when founder Mark Schwarz started to think about...

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Dec 9, 2022 by Martin Green

The Worlds Smallest Planetarium Pays Tribute To The Red Planet

Dutch Brand Christiaan Van Der Klaauw (CVDK) has made quite a name for itself with its astronomy-inspired watches over the years. Just last year, it won the prize for best Calendar and Astronomy Watch at the GPHG with the Planetarium Eise Eisinga. While that watch featured a dial that resembled the blue-painted ceiling of the...

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Dec 8, 2022 by Martin Green

Breitling: Preparing for an IPO

According to documents obtained by Swiss finance news portal finews.ch, global private markets investment manager Partners Group is planning to acquire a majority stake in Swiss luxury watch brand Breitling. “Having built up a minority stake in Breitling through its private market funds in the fall of 2021, Partners Group plans to acquire a 50.3 percent...

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Dec 7, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

Carl F. Bucherer Introduces the Outdoor-Style Manero Central Counter Chronograph

The new Manero Central Counter from Carl F. Bucherer is a chronograph that is aptly named for its functionality. In addition to its central stop seconds hand it features another hand that measures elapsed minutes. This is quite a rare feat in the world of watchmaking and is sought-after by knowledgable aficionados, as this display...

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Dec 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Smaller Case Size, Same Great Entrance: Hamilton Releases Khaki Field Murph 38mm

Swiss-based Hamilton has followed the trend of producing smaller watch cases, and continuing it introduces the Khaki Field Murph Auto 38mm. Featured in the motion picture Interstellar, this stainless-steel timepiece, known as “The Murph,” is water-resistant to 100 meters— marrying an authentic field-watch style with state-of-the art mechanics. Reflecting the key aesthetic codes of its 42mm...

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Dec 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

TAG Heuer Carrera Chrono Tourbillon Polychrome: A Love Affair In Technocolor

TAG Heuer has a longstanding and close relationship with the world of car racing. Steve McQueen wore the brand in his famous movie ‘Le Mans,’ and today TAG Heuer sits on the wrist of Max Verstappen, the current Formula one world champion. This automotive DNA further comes to life in the new Carrera Chrono Tourbillon...

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Dec 2, 2022 by Martin Green

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