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Close-Up: Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Astromystérieux

Cartier, famed for its so-called “mystery clocks,” lately has been transferring that technology to wristwatches. The Rotonde de Cartier Astromystérieux, introduced at this year's SIHH, is Cartier’s third “mystery” wristwatch, after the Mysterious Hour and Mysterious Double Tourbillon.

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Jun 18, 2016 by WatchTime

Promotion

Baume & Mercier’s new Clifton Baumatic: Lengthened Service Intervals

A mechanical watch movement is a complex mechanism comprising numerous mobile miniature components. Their perpetual interaction results in friction and wear ultimately influencing the smooth running of the movement. This is one of the reasons why watches have to be returned for regular service. The new Clifton Baumatic from Baume & Mercier with the maison’s...

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Oct 15, 2018 by WatchTime

Hands-On with a $1.8-Million Watch

A Rare Encounter with the Breguet No.5

The Breguet No.5 is is a faithful replica of a vintage pocketwatch that was finished by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1794.

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Jun 15, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

Omega Planet Ocean Collection Expands With “Deep Black” Ceramic Models

Just months after Omega fitted its Seamaster Planet Ocean dive watch collection with new models that feature the Omega Master Chronometer certification, the Bienne-based watchmaker this week again expands the Omega Planet Ocean range with four black-ceramic-cased models.

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Jun 14, 2016 by Michael Thompson

POLL:

Vote on the Winner of WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest #2

Capping off another successful WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest submission period, here are our top 10 images of the 300-plus wrist shots submitted to us through e-mail and Instagram over the past two weeks. Please vote on what you think is the best image based on composition, creativity, and image quality. The top five finishers will receive...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

Armin Strom Launches Limited-Edition Watch for IndyCar Driver Max Chilton

Swiss skeleton-watch specialist Armin Strom celebrates its sponsorship of British IndyCar driver Max Chilton with the Max Chilton Edition Edge Double Barrel, a limited edition of only eight pieces.

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Jun 13, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

By Land, By Sea, and By Air: Three New Breitling Watches

Breitling has launched a trio of new luxury sports watches — one each in its Breitling for Bentley, Superocean, and Chronoliner collections —all suited for adventure, whether you're on the road, under the waves, or in the air.

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Jun 10, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

PROMOTION:

Gucci Presents #TimeToParr: An Uncommon Photographic Journey

Embracing Instagram’s creative landscape over the past three years with dedicated projects in which artists play with House motifs, Gucci has published and promoted these special works with a series of hashtags. Now, for the first time, the House is collaborating with a single artist on an Instagram project. Exploring the nature of time and...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

JCK/COUTURE 2016:

Corum Golden Bridge Round: A New Take on a Horological Icon

Corum introduced its first Golden Bridge wristwatch — with its "baguette" movement and barrel-shaped case — in 1980. This year, the brand introduces the Golden Bridge Round, the very first version of this now-iconic timepiece in a round case.

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Jun 7, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

JCK/COUTURE 2016:

Alpina KM-710: A Modern Re-Edition of a Vintage Military Watch

The new Alpina KM-710, which debuted this week at the JCK watch and jewelry fair in Las Vegas, is a contemporary take on the naval service wristwatches that Alpina produced in the 1930s for the German military. Alpina was one of the Swiss watchmakers tasked by Germany’s Kriegsmarine (hence the “KM”) in the early 1930s...

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Jun 5, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

JCK/COUTURE 2016:

New Zenith Type 20 Pilot Watches Are Exclusive to North America

At Couture 2016 in Las Vegas, Zenith unveiled two new models in its popular Pilot Type 20 collection, both of which will be available exclusively at the brand's authorized retailers in the U.S. and Canada.

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Jun 4, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

JCK/COUTURE 2016:

Chopard Launches Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition

Chopard has released its latest limited-edition timepiece devoted to Italy's Mille Miglia classic car rally. The new Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition, a stainless steel chronograph limited to 1,000 pieces, was on display at this week's Couture watch and jewelry fair at the Wynn Las Vegas.

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Jun 3, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

JCK/COUTURE 2016:

Ball Trainmaster Manufacture Features New In-House Movement

Ball Watch Co. celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2016, the same year in which the brand has introduced its first in-house movement, Caliber RRM1101. The movement makes its debut in the new Ball Trainmaster Manufacture, on display this week at the JCK Watch and Jewelry fair in Las Vegas.

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Jun 2, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

A Spirited Timekeeper: Speake-Marin’s Rum Watch

Watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin has partnered with Wealth Solutions, a Poland-based collectors' club specializing in rare beverages and art, to create the limited-edition Speake-Marin Rum Watch, whose white-lacquered dial holds a tiny capsule of 1780 Harewood Rum, the oldest rum in the world.

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Jun 1, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

INDUSTRY NEWS

Citizen Acquires Frédérique Constant

For the second time in four years, Japan’s Citizen Watch Co. Ltd. has purchased a Swiss watchmaker. In May, Citizen agreed to buy Switzerland’s Frédérique Constant Holding SA and its three watch brands — Frédérique Constant, Alpina and the tiny Ateliers DeMonaco — for an undisclosed sum.

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May 31, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

INDUSTRY NEWS

Ronda Returns: Introducing the R150 Mecano Caliber

Ronda, the big Swiss quartz-movement maker, is back in the mechanical business after an absence of nearly 30 years. The company announced at a press conference at Baselworld 2016 in March the unveiling of the new Ronda Caliber R150, also called the “Mecano.”

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May 30, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

From Watch-Insider.com:

Vacheron Constantin Adds World Time Watch to New Overseas Collection

A watch showing 37 zone-times, including zone-times offset by a half-hour or quarter-hour in relation to UTC time. That´s the ultimate travel companion!

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May 26, 2016 by Alexander Linz

MB&F Teams With Alain Silberstein for New Legacy Machine

MB&F collaborated with renowned French watch designer Alain Silberstein in 2009 on the HM2.2 "Black Box," the first MB&F "Performance Art" timepiece. Today, the brand announces the latest in the series — and one imbued even more deeply with Silberstein's distinctive design DNA — the MB&F LM1 Silberstein.

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May 25, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Richard Mille RM 35-02: The First Rafael Nadal Watch with Automatic Winding

As the French Open swings into high gear in Roland Garros, we take a look at the latest luxury sports watch designed specifically for one of tennis's greats, nine-time French Open champ, Rafael Nadal. The new watch, the Richard Mille RM 35-02, is the very first in the Nadal collection to feature an automatic movement.

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May 24, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Preview: Ralph Lauren’s New 867 and RL Automotive 39-mm Models

Named after Ralph Lauren’s luxury flagship at 867 Madison Avenue in New York, the Ralph Lauren watch brand’s latest 867 models continue to feature a combination of Arabic and Roman numerals on their dials. The watch is going to be available in three sizes, 21.5-mm, 27.5-mm and 32-mm in diameter. The 27.5-mm and 32-mm men’s version...

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May 18, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

WatchTime’s May-June 2016 Issue is On Sale Now!

The May-June 2016 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now, featuring our test of the Panerai Luminor Submersible Flyback, complete coverage of the new timepieces from SIHH, a timeline tracing the history of the pilot watch, and more.

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May 17, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Getting to Know Mido: 5 Swiss-Made Watches Under $2,500

Though it's been around since 1918, Mido has been largely under the radar in the U.S. despite strong popularity in Latin America. Here are five Mido watches from the brand's five major watch collections, all with Swiss-made mechanical movements, all priced under $2,500.

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May 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Former NYC Mayor Giuliani Donates Historic Yankee-Owned Watch for Online Auction

Former New York Mayor and Yankees superfan Rudy Giuliani has donated a precious timepiece, once owned by a heralded New York Yankees player, for a charity auction. The watch is a vintage Wittnauer Electro-Chron originally presented to Yankee shortstop Dick Bartell in 1962.

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May 14, 2016 by Mark Bernardo