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Close-Up: Patek Philippe Ref. 5172G Chronograph in White Gold with Blue Dial

In all the Baselworld hoopla over Patek Philippe's new weekly calendar, and colorful new references in the sporty Nautilus and Aquanaut collections, it may have been easy to overlook another significant 2019 release: Ref. 5172G, a new white-gold chronograph with blue dial and strap that replaces — and is, in fact, a slightly updated version of — the now discontinued Ref. 5170.

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Jun 24, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: Adding Versatility in Size, Citizen Debuts 37mm Promaster

Citizen has mastered its creation of water-resistant timepieces in the decades since the debut of the Parawater in 1959, followed by the release of the Promaster collection in 1989. Gaining renown over the years, the Promaster collection is a flagship of Citizen’s dive models, balancing complex functionality with streamlined design. In its latest development of...

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Jun 5, 2023 by WatchTime

INTERVIEW:

Checking in with Seiko Watch Corporation President Shuji Takahashi

If you haven’t been paying attention, it might come as a surprise to hear that Grand Seiko is one of the hottest brands in the watch world these days. Ever since the Japanese watchmaking firm announced its separation from the larger Seiko brand to form its own autonomous entity at Baselworld 2017, the company has...

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Jun 24, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

INTERVIEW:

Oscar-Nominated Actor and Breitling Ambassador Adam Driver Talks Watches

Adam Driver is one of the most exciting actors working in Hollywood today. Fresh off of an Academy Award nomination in 2018 for his supporting role in Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman, plus a Tony nomination for Best Actor for his ongoing role in the Broadway revival of Lanford Wilson’s Burn This, Driver has established himself as one of...

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Jun 21, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

A Bigger Boat: Introducing the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42

“We’re gonna need a bigger boat,” Sheriff Brody famously uttered after getting a glimpse of the shark in Jaws. Rolex apparently recognized a similar sentiment among fans (and potential fans) of its nautical-themed sports-luxury timepiece, the Yacht-Master, because at this year’s Baselworld the brand launched a new Yacht-Master with larger proportions than its predecessors, not...

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Jun 19, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS:

Roll Out the Red Carpet: TAG Heuer Launches the Second Monaco 50th-Anniversary Limited Edition

Following the release of the first of five limited-edition Monaco watches intended to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic square-shaped TAG Heuer model at the Monaco Grand Prix in May, the LVMH-owned brand announced the second watch in the commemorative series late last week. The new TAG Heuer Monaco 1979-1989 Limited Edition was introduced...

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Jun 17, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

NEWS

Zenith Adds the Final Piece of its 50th Anniversary Puzzle with the El Primero A384 Revival — Exclusive Live Images

Throughout 2019, we have seen Zenith commemorate the 50th anniversary of its legendary El Primero caliber in various ways — the release of a box set of three vintage-inspired pieces representing three different eras; the launch of the Defy Inventor, considered the next generation of the El Primero’s chronographic excellence; even a new double tourbillon...

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Jun 13, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Whale Watching: Oris Completes the Ocean Trilogy with Limited-Edition Blue Whale Chrono

Oris’s Ocean Project, an initiative “to clean, protect and restore the world’s oceans by supporting pioneering non-profit organizations,” kicked off at Baselworld 2019, with the launch of two timepieces with ocean conservation themes, the Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition III and Clean Ocean Limited Edition (you can read about their details here). At the recently...

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Jun 11, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

EVENTS:

TODAY: Listen to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Other Celebrities Discuss Watch Collecting at South Coast Plaza

On Thursday night, WatchTime Editor-in-Chief Roger Ruegger hosted a panel on collecting vintage and modern timepieces with members of the Chrono Group at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA, as a part of the ongoing “The Art of the Timepiece” event series. Tonight, we wanted to alert our readers and collectors in the Orange County area...

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Jun 8, 2019 by WatchTime

NEWS:

The Tissot Heritage 1973 Chronograph is One of 2019’s Most Underrated Releases

Despite its mass market presence, it sometimes feels like a majority of Tissot releases fly under the radar to most watch enthusiasts. Back in April, the Swatch Group-owned brand announced a vintage-inspired chronograph that references the Tissot Navigator, a watch that Tissot introduced in the early 1970s and was worn by the Swiss Formula 1...

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Jun 7, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

COUTURETIME 2019:

Eberhard & Co. Quadrifoglio Verde Limited Edition Chrono: A Tribute to Alfa Romeo

Eberhard & Co. was on the growing roster of watch manufacturers that skipped Baselworld this year, so we've been waiting for a while now to see what the venerable Swiss brand with the distinctly Italian appeal would offer up for 2019. We got our first glimpse at the CoutureTime event in Las Vegas, where Eberhard unveiled its new “Quadrifoglio Verde” Chronograph, a limited edition of 250 pieces that pays homage to the high-octane history of iconic Italian automaker Alfa Romeo.

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Jun 7, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

AUCTION PREVIEW:

Five Highlight Watches from Tomorrow’s Christie’s “An Evening of Exceptional Watches” Auction in New York

It’s that time of the year again. Tomorrow night, Christie’s will host its first New York auction of 2019 after successful sales in Dubai, Geneva, and Hong Kong. We recently had the chance to preview all 100 watches up for bidding at Christie’s New York showroom in Rockefeller Plaza and here are a few of...

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Jun 5, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

NEWS

TAG Heuer Toasts 50 Years of the Monaco with First of Five Special Edition Timepieces

Of this year’s major watch-world semicentennials — Omega landing on the moon, Zenith launching the El Primero, etc. — the one that has yet to be fêted in a major way is the debut of the TAG Heuer Monaco, renowned for, among other notables, being the first self-winding chronograph wristwatch in a square case. That...

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Jun 5, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

COUTURETIME 2019:

Longines Expands HydroConquest Collection With New Black Ceramic Model

Longines, as most watch aficionados know at this point, joined its Swatch Group-owned brethren in skipping the Baselworld trade show this year, and was also not among the five “prestige” maisons presenting their new products at the recent “Time to Move” event in Switzerland. Fortunately for the brand’s many fans, Longines did take part in...

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Jun 4, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS:

Off the Chain: The Zenith Defy Fusée Tourbillon

The fusée and chain mechanism has held its place in horological history since the 15th century as the equalizer which evened out the pull of the mainspring. Its purpose? To improve the precision of timekeeping throughout the entirety of a watch’s power reserve. Zenith has long been a well-regarded name when it comes to implementing...

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Jun 3, 2019 by WatchTime

COUTURETIME 2019:

The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 MA-1: A Flight Jacket for the Wrist (Updated)

For its new BR 03-92 MA-1 limited edition — unveiled at Baselworld 2019 and featured among the brand's highlight pieces at last week's CoutureTime event in Las Vegas — Bell & Ross looked beyond the cockpit instruments and took its design cues from an iconic piece of aviator apparel, the famous MA-1 flight jacket adopted by the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s. Here's a closer look.

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Jun 3, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

COUTURETIME 2019:

Frederique Constant Manufacture Perpetual Calendar Introduces New Gray Dials

Frederique Constant turned watch-world heads with the introduction of its first perpetual calendar timepiece, priced at an extremely competitive $8,795, back in 2016. At CoutureTime in Las Vegas this week, the Swiss brand rolled out two new versions, each with a new light gray dial, in stainless steel and rose-gold PVD cases. For those who...

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Jun 1, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

COUTURETIME 2019:

The Time of the Seasons: Grand Seiko Unveils Four New U.S. Exclusive Editions

The annual CoutureTime watch exhibition kicked off yesterday at the Wynn and Encore in Las Vegas, and a handful of watch brands have taken the opportunity to introduce new timepieces to the U.S. that were not on display at the two major Swiss watch fairs, SIHH in January and Baselworld in March. One of these...

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May 31, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

COUTURETIME 2019:

Corum Launches the “Lab” Collection with Two Barrel-Shaped Timepieces

It’s no secret that the dominant trend in contemporary watchmaking is vintage. A quick scan of any major brand’s recent releases will reveal this archival focus. It’s not necessarily surprising, nostalgia sells and brands can rely on longtime enthusiasts to snatch up any heritage-focused limited edition. It’s in this way that Corum remains a rare breed in today’s watch marketplace. Vintage-inspired...

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May 31, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

EVENTS:

Join WatchTime at South Coast Plaza for “The Art of the Timepiece” on June 6, 2019

Summer has finally arrived, so why not join us for an evening celebrating “The Art of the Timepiece” at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California? South Coast Plaza is the largest shopping mall on the West Coast and features over 20 fine timepiece boutiques. From June 6 – 9, 2019, the luxury retail destination...

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May 30, 2019 by WatchTime

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

Awarded in Time: Talking Watches with Cuba Gooding, Jr.

In his eclectic career, Cuba Gooding Jr. has racked up awards, accolades, anecdotes – and an enviable collection of timepieces. He speaks to WatchTime's Mark Bernardo about all of them in this exclusive interview.

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May 30, 2019 by Mark Bernardo