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NEWS

Skeleton Racers: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli Limited Editions

Roger Dubuis began its partnership with Italian tire maker Pirelli, exclusive supplier to the Formula One championship, this year, as part of the Geneva-based brand's new emphasis on unconventional materials and motorsports-inspired design. This week, Roger Dubuis brought its Excalibur Spider Pirelli collection, first unveiled at SIHH 2017, to the U.S. for the first time, including two new models not seen in Geneva.

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Jul 14, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Destination Moon: Introducing Two new Hakuto-R Eco-Drive Chronographs from Citizen (with Live Photos)

Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. and space start-up Ispace Inc. have recently joined forces. As corporate partner of Ispace’s planned commercial lunar exploration program, the 100-year-old Japanese watchmaker and pioneer in the use of titanium has now released two limited-edition chronographs dedicated to the upcoming missions that should also bring parts made of the brand’s Super...

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Oct 13, 2021 by WatchTime

INDUSTRY NEWS

Georges Kern Exits Richemont, Becomes CEO of Breitling (Updated)

Georges Kern, Richemont's Head of Watchmaking, Marketing and Digital, and the man widely credited with building IWC Schaffhausen into a global success story, today announced his resignation from the Richemont Group, after only four months in the new management position. According to industry sources, Kern will be taking his talents to another aviation-themed Swiss luxury watch brand, Breitling,

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Jul 14, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

Patek Philippe U.S. President Larry Pettinelli on The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York

“I think it’s the largest collection ever shown outside of the museum in Geneva.” WatchTime had a chance to talk with Larry Pettinelli, President of Patek Philippe U.S. before the opening of “The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York” (click here for more information about the exhibition) showcasing important timepieces from the Patek Philippe...

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Jul 12, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

Sponsored: DWISS Celebrates 10 Years with Swiss-Made M3W Wandering Hours Automatic

DWISS is marking 10 years since its founding, and to celebrate its anniversary it is launching a Swiss-made automatic watch with a wandering hours display: the M3W. The case’s design inspiration came from the previous model M3, which was produced in Switzerland and designed in the world’s first Watch Design Club, where 100 members came...

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Oct 11, 2021 by WatchTime

The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition:

9 New Limited-Edition Watches from Patek Philippe

On the occasion of “The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York 2017,” Patek Philippe has just revealed nine new limited-edition watches, for men and ladies, including a totally new grand complication, and a collection of rare handcrafted watches.

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Jul 12, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

ON SALE NOW

WatchTime’s July-August Issue Features Baselworld 2017 Special Report, TAG Heuer’s Autavia

The July-August 2017 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also available in our online shop), highlighted by a huge special section covering the new watches and industry news from Baselworld 2017, a review of the TAG Heuer Autavia, tests of new models from IWC and Chopard, and more. Read on for highlights from the issue…

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Jul 11, 2017 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2017: Antoine Preziuso Chronometer Tourbillon of Tourbillons

America’s largest luxury watch show, WatchTime New York, returns on October 13-14. For the first time, independent Swiss complications specialist Antoine Preziuso will be among the exhibitors, showcasing his groundbreaking AFP-TTR-3X Chronometer "Tourbillon of Tourbillons."

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Jul 8, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

James Bond’s New Timepiece: Omega Seamaster 300M “Commander’s Watch”

Since 1995, when Pierce Brosnan wore a Seamaster in Goldeneye, Omega has been the watch brand of choice for James Bond. This year, Omega gives the world's most famous secret agent a new wrist companion: the Omega Seamaster 300M "Commander’s Watch" Limited Edition.

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Jul 7, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Bovet Amadeo Fleurier 43 “Two Bald Eagles:” A Unique Piece Featuring America’s National Symbol

[Updated with price:] As America celebrates its Independence Day, we take a look at a one-of-a-kind timepiece from Bovet Fleurier that may stir your patriotic spirit as much as it speaks to your passion for fine watchmaking: the Amadeo 43 "Two Bald Eagles" Grand Feu Enamel.

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Jul 4, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Made in America: RGM PA Series 801 Watch Celebrates Chess

RGM has re-created the dial of a historic chess master's pocketwatch, with chess pieces indicating the hours. The RGM “Chess in Enamel” marks the first time the brand has released a double-sunk grand feu enamel dial in one of its models and also marks the beginning of the celebration of RGM’s 25th anniversary.

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Jul 4, 2017 by WatchTime

NEWS

Hublot Celebrates 20 Years of Fuente Fuente OpusX with 3 Classic Fusion Limited Editions

Hublot began its partnership with the Fuente cigar company, maker of the prized Fuente Fuente OpusX, in 2012. This year, for the OpusX's 20th anniversary, Hublot introduced three new limited editions sure to entice both watch fanatics and lovers of the leaf alike.

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Jul 3, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2017: Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver

Bell & Ross first plunged into the world of dive watches in 1997, with the release of the round-cased Hydromax, then followed it up in 2017 with the tonneau-cased BR-02. This year, the brand introduces its first dive watch in the square case shape for which it has become renowned — the new BR 03-92 Diver, a highlight of the upcoming WatchTime New York collectors' event in October.

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Jun 28, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2017: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Annual Calendar

For the third year in a row, German luxury watchmaker A. Lange & Söhne will be among the eclectic lineup of exhibiting brands at WatchTime New York, held this year on October 13-14. (Tickets and details here.) Among the timepieces it will showcase at the event is the new 1815 Annual Calendar, its first annual calendar watch...

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Jun 24, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Panerai Launches E-Commerce with Limited-Edition Luminor Submersible

Officine Panerai may trace its roots way back to the 1860s — and its modern collection, to the iconic pieces it developed for the Italian Navy in the 1930s — but the brand has officially embraced the digital age, announcing this week its first "e-commerce first" watch for online customers — the new Panerai Luminor Submersible Automatic Acciaio - 44mm.

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Jun 23, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

PROMOTION

Selected Superlatives: The New Watchstars Book, Available Now for Pre-Order

Selected Superlatives: The Best Watches of the World, from the team that brings you the Watchstars awards, is a new, high-format hardcover book that you should not miss. Here are five reasons why.

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Jun 22, 2017 by Thomas Wanka

NEWS

Where the Roadster Meets the Wrist: Porsche Design Chronograph 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series

The latest product from a collaboration between Porsche and Porsche Design is the Porsche Design Chronograph 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series — a limited-edition wristwatch offered to owners of the iconic sports car and boasting Porsche Design's first in-house movement.

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Jun 21, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Wider Vision: Greubel Forsey Introduces Platinum Cases, New Dial Colors to Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision

In 2015, Greubel Forsey released the first edition of its Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision, the "sophisticated yet simple" timepiece that would go on to win the Aiguille d'Or award at that year's Geneva Grand Prix. This year, the brand extends the Vision collection, which began with a white-gold-cased, silvered-dial model, with four new platinum-cased versions bearing four new dial colors.

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Jun 20, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

Gucci Timepieces President and CEO Piero Braga on Tradition vs. Fashion

Fashion industry veteran Piero Braga took over as President and CEO of Gucci Timepieces in 2016, and was tasked with bringing the company's watch collections into sync with the design vision of Gucci's Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, who has reimagined the brand's image for a younger generation. I had a chance to talk with Braga at Baselworld 2017 about what the future holds for Gucci watches.

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Jun 18, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Breitling Avenger Hurricane Now Available in 45-mm Case

Breitling's Avenger Hurricane debuted last year in a massive 50-mm case made of the brand's proprietary Breitlight metal. This year, in a bit of good news for those with smaller wrists and more modest tastes, Breitling is launching a version of the watch with a slightly less voluminous, but still substantial, 45-mm case, in two dial colors.

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Jun 17, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

WATCHTIME RODEO DRIVE

Scenes from WatchTime’s Rodeo Drive Collectors’ Event

WatchTime, in partnership with Rodeo Drive and 11 watch boutiques, hosted a unique watch collectors’ event on June 7 in Beverly Hills: 150 invited guests were treated to an extraordinary watch experience at the “epicenter of luxury, fashion and lifestyle.” Read on for more info and a gallery of event photos.

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Jun 8, 2017 by WatchTime

PHOTO GALLERY:

The Grand Tour: WatchTime Reader Trip 2017

Last April, 12 WatchTime readers from five countries traveled to Switzerland to visit eight watch brands —a trip that turned out to be a “lifetime experience” for some of the participants.

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Jun 6, 2017 by WatchTime