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A Time for Honor: Oris Carl Brashear Cal. 401 Limited Edition Hosts Brand’s Second In-House Movement

On January 19, 2021 (the day Carl Brashear would have turned 90), Oris introduced the third watch made in partnership with the Carl Brashear Foundation, and the first powered by the brand’s in-house Calibre 401 with small seconds and five-day power reserve (the second execution from its new family of in-house automatic movements). The Carl...

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Jan 19, 2021 by Roger Ruegger

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

Tutima Glashütte Expands Grand Flieger Airport Series with Four New Models, Two Colorways

This past fall, Glashütte-based Tutima revitalized its Grand Flieger Airport series, unveiling four new models in two new colorways. The expansion, which includes two new Grand Flieger Airport Chronographs and an additional two Grand Flieger Airport Automatics, breathes new life into the 1940s-pilot-watch-inspired collection, promising to bring “traditional reliability and legibility with a new bidirectional...

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Jan 18, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

The WatchTime Q&A: Chrono24 Founder and Co-CEO Tim Stracke

Despite the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic, leading online luxury-watch marketplace Chrono24 achieved a wildly successful year in 2020, generating a 25 percent increase in volume and $2.4 billion in transactions. How did the company, which offers a platform for watch dealers, private sellers, and enthusiasts in more than 100 countries, pull off...

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Jan 15, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Zodiac Partners with Italian Retailer for Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression Limited Edition Grimoldi Milano

Swiss-based Zodiac, founded in 1882, is a brand which has based its modern image upon many watches first developed in the mid-20th century. Chief among these is the ever-popular Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression, which takes inspiration from a skin diver’s watch launched in 1953, then only known as the Sea Wolf. More recently, the...

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Jan 14, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

TimeOut with WatchTime Debuts on January 21: Join Our Editors for a Virtual Discussion

For all those who attended and enjoyed our WatchTime Live virtual event back in the fall, as well as our earlier, and more intimate Independent Watchmakers roundtable event back in August, we’ve got exciting news for you. On January 21, at 12:00 PM EST, WatchTime will host the first in our new series of “TimeOut”...

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Jan 13, 2021 by WatchTime

Highlights from WatchTime’s January-February Issue, On Sale Now

The January-February issue of WatchTime is available at retailers today. Among the highlights of the issue are an in-depth exploration of Patek Philippe’s ultra-complicated 6301P model; a review of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M made specially for the upcoming James Bond movie; a comprehensive profile of A. Lange & Söhne and how it revitalized watchmaking...

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Jan 12, 2021 by WatchTime

Jaquet Droz Celebrates the Year of the Ox with Four Commemorative Timepieces

According to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2021 is the Year of the Ox, and to celebrate this new year, Jaquet Droz is unveiling four commemorative luxury timepieces from its Petite Heure Minute collection. Three of the new models, called Petite Heuer Minute Buffalo, are produced in rose gold, one in white gold; in addition, two...

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Jan 11, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

TAG Heuer Carerra Sport Chronograph Special Edition Re-Imagines 1965’s Classic “DATO 45”

Highlighting a milestone year, TAG Heuer has released the first special edition of its recently launched Carerra Sport Chronograph. Available in two options, the timepieces are inspired by the 1965 “DATO 45” which was notable as the first Heuer wrist chronograph to feature a turning date disk. The historically influenced timepiece also features a date...

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Jan 10, 2021 by WatchTime

Ball Watch Targets Extreme Divers with Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQUEST II

Last fall, as the watch world was steadily preparing for the holidays and we at WatchTime were holding our WatchTime Live event, Swiss-headquartered Ball Watch Co. unveiled the latest addition to its tool-watch-focused lineup, the Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQUEST II. Launched on the heels of several other notable 2020 releases, like the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original and...

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Jan 9, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Zenith Re-Creates the Watch World’s First “Smoked” Dial with El Primero Chronomaster A385 Revival

Nostalgia has proven to be a powerful draw for watch enthusiasts in recent years, and Zenith has accordingly mined its archives for intriguing, and in some cases quite rare, timepieces to re-create for a modern audience. Last year saw the release of two historically inspired variations on Zenith’s famed El Primero from 1969, one based...

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Jan 6, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

New Moon: Omega Updates the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch with Master Chronometer Calibers

It may only be the start of 2021, but today Omega set the tone for its year, unveiling the latest update to its iconic Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. The Moonwatch— which is best known for accompanying NASA astronauts in their journeys to the watch’s namesake celestial body from 1969 and onward — is today one of...

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Jan 5, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Skeleton in Ceramic: Introducing the Bell & Ross BR 01 Cyber Skull

French-founded Bell & Ross is known for its creative designs and unique takes on the aviation-influenced, square-cased style that the company pioneered with the BR 01 collection. The BR 01 Concept Skull series, in particular, has showcased some of Bell & Ross’s most playful offerings in recent years, and its skull-and-crossbones motif has become a...

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Jan 2, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

H. Moser & Cie. Launches Two Models in Support of Research at the Duke ALS Clinic

As the holiday season gives way to a new year, we spotlight another example of the spirit of giving that has risen this past year in the watch world. The latest watchmaker to launch a charitable initiative is H. Moser & Cie., which has unveiled two limited-edition models benefiting research at the Duke ALS Clinic...

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Jan 1, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

American Revival: Introducing the Waldan Watches Heritage Collection

The revival of heritage watch brands is always exciting, but for U.S.-based watch collectors, the revival of classical American watchmakers is all the more so. As much is true for New York-based Waldan Watches, which in 2016 transferred leadership from the man who founded it in 1979, Oscar Waldan, to his up-and-coming son, Andrew Waldan....

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Dec 23, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

60 Years Soaring: Grand Seiko Unveils U.S.-Exclusive GS Eagle Limited Edition Ref. SBGE263

As we’ve covered extensively throughout the year, 2020 marks 60 years since the release of the first Grand Seiko watch, and if you thought the brand was done announcing new commemorative editions for the year just because we’ve reached late December, you would be mistaken. Last week, the Japanese luxury watchmaker unveiled the new U.S.-exclusive...

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Dec 23, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Vacheron Constantin Teams With Mr. Porter for New Fiftysix Day-Date Petrol Blue Limited Edition

Ending 2020 with a statement, Vacheron Constantin has unveiled the latest addition to its catalog, an exclusive and limited-edition watch released in partnership with luxury retailer Mr. Porter. The new model, the Fiftysix Day-Date Petrol Blue Limited Edition, uses the now familiar Fiftysix Day-Date unveiled at SIHH 2018 as its base design, with this specific...

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Dec 21, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

The Top 5 Watches of 2020 (According to Instagram)

2020 has been a mixed year for watch releases. Facing the ongoing difficulties presented by the pandemic, many brands have eschewed some of their larger releases altogether in favor of more modest campaigns. Conversely, other brands charged ahead, taking advantage of the new landscape, adjusting to the conditions, and unveiling creative designs and initiatives for...

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Dec 19, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

The WatchTime Q&A: Grand Seiko U.S.A. President Brice Le Troadec

We sat down with Grand Seiko USA President Brice Le Troadec to talk about the brand’s strategy and why collectors can hardly resist the Japanese brand. Le Troadec joined the team of Grand Seiko USA chairman and CEO Aiko Naito in May 2017, shortly before the creation of the Grand Seiko of America company in...

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Dec 17, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

Blue Visions: Omega Launches Two De Ville Trésor Timepieces in Support of Orbis International

The Omega Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary might have captured the watch world’s attention earlier this year with its eye-catching and cheeky animated caseback, but this week the Swiss watchmaker showed it wasn’t done with its novelties quite yet for 2020. In another playful take on one of its classic collections, Omega has unveiled...

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Dec 16, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Jaeger-LeCoultre Toasts 90 Years of Reverso with Burgundy Red Tribute Duoface Fagliano Edition

In 2021, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s iconic, Art Deco-inspired Reverso marks 90 years since its introduction in 1931. Ahead of that anniversary, the manufacture has unveiled a special edition of its Reverso Tribute Duoface model with a dial in rich, burgundy red, a swiveling case in 18k rose gold, and a burgundy leather strap from the boot-making artisans...

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Dec 15, 2020 by Mark Bernardo