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Hublot Celebrates United States Liberty Medal Award

The Liberty Medal is given to men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure liberty to people around the globe. Past recipients include Nelson Mandela, Shimon Peres, Stephen Spielberg, Kofi Annan, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Bono. Hublot has partnered with The Constitution Center and the Liberty Medal to create a special...

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Sep 23, 2011 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

Custom Bell & Ross Harley-Davidson to Tour U.S.

After an impressive third place finish in the Modified Harley-Davidson Class at the AMD World Championships in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 11, 2011. Shaw Harley-Davidson’s Bell & Ross inspired custom built Nascafe Racer will go on tour in the U.S. starting September 29. Find the dates and locations and wallpaper of the custom Harley...

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Sep 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Concord Launches Two New Neo-Black C2 Chronographs

Concord’s new C2 chronographs present the brand’s signature C1 design elements in a slightly smaller package. Where C1 chronographs come in at about 44 x 16.7 mm, the C2 measures a more manageable 43 x 12.75 mm. The prices are also smaller. The C2 debuts in October with two matte black models: one with red...

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Sep 22, 2011 by WatchTime

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

Luminox Supports 30-Mile Dive To Highlight Endangered Sharks; Launches Limited Edition Watches

On September 17, undersea explorer and combat diver Scott Cassell completed a 30-mile dive from Catalina Island to San Pedro, California. Scott’s goals: to call attention to endangered shark species that are approaching the edge of extinction, and to set a world distance record for the longest uninterrupted dive. Find specs and prices for the...

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Sep 21, 2011 by WatchTime

Bell & Ross WW1 Collection Launch Party

Bell & Ross recently presented its new WW1 collection at the historic Hôtel National des Invalides whose famed Eglise du Dome houses Emperor Napoleon I’s tomb. This new collection, which includes a pocket watch (the PW1) as well as the WW1 wristwatch, traces the evolution of timepieces from the pocket to the wrist.

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Sep 20, 2011 by WatchTime

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

Frédérique Constant Stars at Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance

More than 100 classic and antique boats and over 5,000 visitors gathered at one of the world’s best known clear mountain lakes for the 39th annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance. The event showcases the best vintage wood boats from North America, which compete for top honors in 13 classes.

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Sep 19, 2011 by WatchTime

Under the Cuff: Chronographs

It’s time once again to test your watchspotting skills. This quiz presents a dozen chronographs, each partially obscured behind a shirt cuff. Can you identify these timepieces? As always, the answers appear at the end of the quiz. Good luck!

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Sep 16, 2011 by WatchTime

Antiquorum & The Consulate of Monaco Host Only Watch Reception in New York

Watch Collectors, VIP guests, philanthropists, members of the press and representatives from the leading watch brands filled Antiquorum’s auction room on September 12 in New York City to get a closer look at the extraordinary timepieces offered in the upcoming “Only Watch” auction benefitting research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Find a link to over 100...

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Sep 15, 2011 by WatchTime

WatchTime’s October Print and iPad Editions Now Available!

WatchTime’s October issue is available now. In it, we test Omega’s new Planet Ocean chronograph and Breitling’s new Navitimer 01, both with new in-house chronograph movements. How do they measure up? Swiss and German retro-inspired chronographs go head to head: Zenith’s El Primero New Vintage 1969 versus Glashütte Original’s Senator Sixties. Which one comes out...

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Sep 14, 2011 by WatchTime

Marc Michel-Amadry Appointed Managing Director of Sotheby’s Switzerland

Marc Michel-Amadry has been named as managing director of Sotheby’s Switzerland. Mr Michel-Amadry will divide his time between Sotheby’s Zurich and Geneva. Sotheby’s said the re-establishment of a pan-Swiss management structure reflects the growing importance of the company’s business in Switzerland and will enhance its ability to provide client services.

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Sep 13, 2011 by WatchTime

Vacheron Constantin American Heritage Exhibit Open Now

Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacture in continuous operation, today unveiled The American Heritage of Vacheron Constantin Exhibit, a display of historical timepieces at the first-ever U.S. boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City. The exhibit will be open to the public and on display through October 30, 2011.

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Sep 12, 2011 by WatchTime

Swatch Group Terminates Partnership With Tiffany & Co. Citing Material Breach of Contract

Swatch Group announced today that it has terminated its cooperation contracts with Tiffany & Co. According to Swatch Group, “This action became necessary following Tiffany & Co’s systematic efforts to block and delay development of the business.”

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Sep 12, 2011 by WatchTime

Richemont Specialist Watchmaker Sales Up 34%

At its Annual General Meeting held today in Geneva, Richemont announced that its overall sales for the five months ended August 31 increased by 29% at actual exchange rates. At constant exchange rates, sales increased by 35%. The Specialist Watchmakers saw an increase of 34% at constant exchange rates, and 28% at actual exchange rates.

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Sep 7, 2011 by WatchTime

Geneva Time Exhibition Moves to New Venue for 2012

Under its new banner “The Art of Making Time”, the 2012 Geneva Time Exhibition will offer a new visual identity and a new concept from its new home at Geneva’s Espace Hippomène. The show runs Sunday January 15 through Friday January 20, 2012, the same week as the SIHH. Find images and a map for...

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Sep 6, 2011 by WatchTime

Al Pacino Receives the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award at Venice Film Festival

Al Pacino is the recipient of the Jaeger-Le Coultre Glory to the Filmmaker 2011 Award, a prize of the Venice International Film Festival dedicated to an artist who has left an original mark on contemporary cinema. The prize has previously been awarded to some of the greatest figures in film including: Takeshi Kitano (2007), Abbas...

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Sep 6, 2011 by WatchTime

Unique Blancpain Villeret for Only Watch

You may be accustomed to seeing the dial side of the watches featured here, but in the case of this Blancpain Villeret for Only Watch 2011, the case back reveals the art that makes this watch special. The bridges of the “Villeret Grande Décoration” unique piece are hand engraved to depict a typical Monegasque scene,...

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Sep 5, 2011 by WatchTime

Quick Quiz: Reference Check

Patek Philippe and Rolex enthusiasts are known to speak an arcane digital language. Test your vocabulary in this week’s quiz. We’ve compiled a dozen reference numbers – six from each brand – and your task is to match them with the appropriate model name or description of that watch. Answers in the form 1-A, 2-B,...

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Sep 4, 2011 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Aquires Dial Enameler Donzé Cadrans

After many years at the helm of Donzé Cadrans, Francine and Michel Vermot have decided to retire, selling their 100 percent stake to Ulysse Nardin. UN says this move will secure the long-term future of the business and its know-how, placing it in the hands of the company which renewed interest in the art of...

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Sep 2, 2011 by WatchTime

Alpina and Cessna Hold Collaboration Event

To celebrate their collaboration, Alpina and Cessna recently held an event at Cessna Aircraft’s headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. Selected VIP customers attended a presentation and viewed over 30 airplanes in different stages of production. Following the presentation, several Cessna planes were inspected in the main showroom, including a brand new Cessna Citation Mustang.

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Sep 1, 2011 by WatchTime

Only Watch USA Previews Just Days Away

The U.S. previews of the unique pieces to be auctioned at Only Watch in Monaco later this month will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 9 at Westime Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, and during the same hours on Monday, September 12 at Antiquorum Auctioneers at 595 Madison Ave. in...

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Aug 31, 2011 by WatchTime