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Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: 8 Featured Watches from Phillips’ Upcoming November Auction

From a storied Rolex GMT-Master to an extremely rare vintage Panerai Luminor, Phillips Auction House is previewing eight interesting modern and vintage pieces, from its upcoming November auction in Geneva, at this year's WatchTime New York collectors' event.

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Oct 5, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

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

Patek Philippe Celebrates 40 Years of the Nautilus with New Limited Editions

In 1976, Patek Philippe released the original Patek Philippe Nautilus. This year, that now-iconic timepiece marks its 40th year in production, and Patek is commemorating it in style, with two new limited-edition Nautilus models — one a platinum-cased tribute to the 1970s original, the other a flyback chronograph patterned after the model's most recent redesign in 2006.

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Oct 5, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Zenith Partners with Land Rover for Limited-Edition El Primero Watch

Zenith introduced the world to its groundbreaking El Primero chronograph in 1969. That same year, British automaker Land Rover revolutionized its own industry with the launch of the prototype Range Rover. This year, the two brands unite for a long-term partnership, kicking off the era with the launch of a special timepiece, the Zenith El Primero Range Rover Special Edition.

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Oct 4, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

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

Three Limited-Edition Watches We Found at Seiko’s New Miami Design District Boutique

Seiko celebrated the opening of its second United States boutique, in Miami's burgeoning Design District, which is primarily dedicated to Seiko's most prestigious collections, including Grand Seiko, Astron, Credor, and the recently introduced Presage. Here are three notable limited-edition Seiko watches you'll find there.

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Oct 3, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Nomos neomatik nachtblau Collection to Appear at WatchTime New York 2016

Nomos Glashütte launches a new group of timepieces within its neomatik collection today: called neomatik nachtblau, it consists of three watches with striking, midnight blue dials. All three new Nomos watches will be on display, along with a slew of other watches from brands large and small, at the upcoming WatchTime New York event.

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Oct 1, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Blancpain Villeret Annual Calendar GMT

Venerable Swiss haute horlogerie brand Blancpain is the latest to announce its participation in the upcoming WatchTime New York show on October 14-14. Among its highlight timepieces will be the new, stainless steel version of the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Annuel GMT, which combines the increasingly popular annual calendar function with a dual-time display. The steel...

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Sep 30, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moon Phase

Germany's A. Lange & Söhne, a favorite among knowledgeable watch connoisseurs, will be joining the eclectic lineup of exhibiting brands at WatchTime New York on October 14-15. Among the new pieces it will be highlighting at the event is the Lange Saxonia Moon Phase, a model that features the Glashütte-based brand's 16th in-house moon-phase caliber.

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Sep 29, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Jean Rousseau to Showcase New Watch Straps at WatchTime New York 2016

For the second year in a row, luxury custom-watch-strap purveyor Jean Rousseau will be among the exhibitors at WatchTime New York, and will be displaying a range of new styles in its collection, from water-resistant leather to carbon fiber and kevlar blends.

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Sep 28, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Alpina Extends Alpiner 4 Collection with New Automatic and GMT Models

In 2014, Alpina launched its Alpiner 4 collection, based on a classic model from 1938 and incorporating the "four essential features" that define a sports watch: anti-magnetism, shock resistance, water-resistance, and stain-resistance. This year, the brand adds two new members to the Alpina 4 family, the Alpiner 4 Automatic and the Alpiner 4 GMT "Business Timer."

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Sep 27, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Corum Golden Bridge Round

For the second year in a row, WatchTime New York will showcase an array of luxury watch brands, and their newest models, at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 14-15 (Click here for event details and to purchase tickets). Among the exhibiting brands is Corum, whose highlights will include the new, round version of its now-iconic Golden Bridge timepiece.

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Sep 26, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Speake-Marin Black Magister Vertical Double Tourbillon

With WatchTime New York, America’s largest luxury watch show, less than a month away, we continue to spotlight important watches from the exhibiting brands that will be on display at the event. Today we look at the Speake-Marin Black Magister Vertical Double Tourbillon.

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Sep 24, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour le Mérite: Now in White Gold

A. Lange & Söhne has introduced a new, limited-edition version of its Richard Lange “Pour le Mérite” timepiece — first released in 2009 and previously available in rose gold and platinum models, both now sold out — in a white-gold case and black dial — coincidentally for the German luxury watch brand, the just in time for the...

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Sep 23, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar

Jaeger-LeCoultre, one of Switzerland's most prestigious haute horlogerie brands, has just confirmed it will take part in next month's WatchTime New York event. In this 85th anniversary year of the iconic Jaeger-leCoultre Reverso, the company will be showcasing several new releases from that collection, including the Reverso Tribute Calendar.

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Sep 23, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Hublot Becomes Official Timekeeper of the New York Giants

Hublot scored a marketing coup in the world of American football, becoming the official timekeeping partner of the NFL's New York Giants, and launching a limited-edition watch dedicated to the team.

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Sep 21, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime and Chopard Host Anniversary Event at Houston Boutique

The Chopard Manufacture turns 20 this year, and Chopard North America marked the occasion with an anniversary party for a WatchTime readers at the Chopard boutique in Houston's River Oaks district.

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Sep 21, 2016 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Perrelet Turbine Pilot Grand Raid

As we count down to WatchTime New York 2016, taking place at Manhattan's Gotham Hall, on October 14-15, we continue to showcase highlight watches from the luxury watch brands exhibiting at the event. Today, we take a look at the Perrelet Turbine Pilot Grand Raid, a new limited-edition watch with a military-aviation flavor.

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Sep 19, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime and Chopard Hold Anniversary Party in Miami

The Chopard Manufacture turns 20 in 2016 and Chopard North America marked the occasion with an anniversary party for a select group of WatchTime readers at the Chopard boutique in the upscale Bal Harbour Shops in Bal Harbour, FL on Sept. 15. Ralph Simons, president of Chopard North America, and his team welcomed the guests,...

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Sep 18, 2016 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Armin Strom Edge Double Barrel

We showcase here the Armin Strom Edge Double Barrel, a new model that debuted at Baselworld 2016. With a 47 mm case diameter, this limited edition timepiece is larger and sportier-looking than most models in the Armin Strom collection.

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Sep 17, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Haute Cuisine and Haute Horlogerie

An Evening With Friends at the Roger Dubuis Boutique

Join us in taking a look back at an intimate collectors’ dinner, hosted by WatchTime and Swiss watch manufacture Roger Dubuis, during which highlights from the brand's 2016 collection were presented, including the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Skeleton Flying Tourbillon Americas edition.

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Sep 15, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Tutima Patria Dual Time

WatchTime New York, America’s largest luxury watch show, is only a month away! Among the exhibiting luxury watch brands at this year's event is Germany's Tutima, whose highlights will include the elegant Tutima Patria Dual Time.

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Sep 14, 2016 by Mark Bernardo