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BASELWORLD 2016

Patek Philippe Ref. 5930G: An All-New World Time Chronograph (With Live Photos)

Patek Philippe is releasing a slew of new complicated watches at Baselworld 2016, including, most notably, its very first timepiece containing both a world-time indication and a chronograph. Here's what you should know about the Patek Philippe Ref. 5930 World Time Chronograph.

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Mar 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: Strength Meets Serenity in G-SHOCK’s MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi”

Earlier this year, G-SHOCK caught the attention of market-at-large when it launched its most luxurious execution yet of its iconic and historic DW-5000C design in the MRGB5000. Expanding the impressive collection, G-SHOCK is further elevating the 1983-dervied style with its latest in the MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi.” The new watch— like the previous MRGB5000 options before it—...

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Jun 24, 2022 by WatchTime

BASELWORLD 2016

Carl F. Bucherer Unveils All-New In-House Base Caliber CFB A2000

Carl F. Bucherer, which first claimed manufacture status in 2008 with the debut of its first in-house movement, Caliber CFB A1000, takes its horological expertise to the next level this year with the introduction of its second-generation base movement, Caliber CFB A2000, unveiled today at Baselworld 2016.

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Mar 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2016

Bell & Ross BR-03 Desert Type (Updated with Prices)

Bell & Ross, known for its military-influenced aviator-style watches, launches a new trio of them: the Bell & Ross BR-03 Desert Type collection. We give you the rundown on all three.

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Mar 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2016

Going Green: MeisterSinger’s New Green Dials

MeisterSinger introduces an all-new dial color to three of its watch models at Baselworld 2016: "Rensing Green" will make its first appearance on new versions of the MeisterSinger No. 02, MeisterSinger Pangaea, and MeisterSinger Neo.

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Mar 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

On Sale Now: WatchTime March-April 2016 Issue

The March-April 2016 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now, featuring our test of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39, a timeline of all James Bond's movie watches, and an inside look at how Japanese giant Citizen is redefining itself.

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Mar 15, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2016:

Watch Insider Previews the New Chopard L.U.C. Perpetual Chrono

To celebrate the first 20 years of the L.U.C manufacture in Fleurier, Chopard will launch the L.U.C Perpetual Chrono in a limited edition of only 20 pieces at the Baselworld 2016 watch fair.

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Mar 11, 2016 by Alexander Linz

BASELWORLD 2016 PREVIEW

Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar: The New Master Chronometer

Omega's undisputed headliner at last year's Baselworld was the Globemaster, a three-handed watch heavily influenced in its design by the brand's historical Constellation models and containing its first Master Chronometer movement, Caliber 8900. This year, Omega adds the first complication to the Globemaster line, the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar.

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Mar 9, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2016 PREVIEW:

Tissot Le Locle Regulateur: Another Nod to Affordable Elegance

Tissot has devoted its Le Locle collection of timepieces, named for the watchmaking town in the Swiss Jura where the brand was founded, to affordable watches with classically elegant designs and small complications. This year, Tissot adds a regulator watch, the Tissot Le Locle Regulateuer, to the family.

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Mar 8, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Oris Diver Sixty-Five Now Offered with New Bracelet

Following up on its previous models with tropical and textile straps, Oris is now also offering a riveted bracelet option for its vintage-inspired dive watch, the Oris Diver Sixty-Five.

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Mar 5, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

BASELWORLD 2016 PREVIEW:

Armin Strom Tourbillon Skeleton Earth

Skeleton watch specialist Armin Strom is launching its newest collection, called Tourbillon Skeleton, at Baselworld 2016. As with other Armin Strom watch families, this one will consist of four watches representing the four elements, Earth, Air, Water, and Fire. The first to be released is the the new Armin Strom Tourbillon Skeleton Earth, with a black PVD case.

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Mar 4, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2016 PREVIEW:

A Sneak Peek at Frédérique Constant’s Entry-Level Perpetual Calender

Frédérique Constant just announced the launch of a new automatic perpetual calendar (Cal. FC-775) that the brand says should be available for less than €8,000 (stainless steel version). The integrated design most likely means that the calendar can only be adjusted forward, and it will be even less expensive than Montblanc’s already attractively priced Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual...

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Mar 3, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

SIHH 2016

Scales of Time: Urwerk UR-105 “T-Rex”

Watch aficionados are used to seeing reptilian scaled patterns on leather straps, but the new Urwerk UR-105 T-Rex — unveiled at SIHH 2016 in January and equipped with the iconoclastic brand’s unique satellite-hours timekeeping system — may be the first timepiece to bring such a motif to a watch case as well. The UR-105 T-Rex...

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Mar 1, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2016 PREVIEW:

Bulgari Octo Ultranero Collection

Bulgari's Bulgarin Octo men's watch collection gets a sleek black makeover at the upcoming Baselworld 2016 watch fair. The new Bulgari Octo Ultranero series, which combine black DLC with elements in rose gold, consists of a three-hand watch in two executions, a chronograph, and the newest variation on the brand's record-setting ultra-thin tourbillon.

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Feb 29, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

CLOSE-UP

An Icon Revisited: Movado Museum Classic

Movado, which made headlines last year with its release of a new series of smartwatches, returns to the classic watch design that put the brand on the map back in the mid-20th century, announcing the launch of the Movado Museum Classic at Baselworld 2016.

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Feb 25, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2016

HYT H2 Tradition: Futuristic Meets Retro

The "hydromechanical horologists" of indie watch brand HYT made a splash at recent Baselworlds with timepieces like the H1, H2, and H3. This year, the brand wowed the SIHH 2016 crowd with the new HYT H2 Tradition — the first HYT to meld cutting-edge technology with horological classicism.

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Feb 24, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

PRESS RELEASE

WatchTime Announces New Editor-in-Chief; Thompson to Become Editor-at-Large

Beginning March 1, 2016, longstanding WatchTime Editor-in-Chief Joe Thompson will assume his new role as Editor-at-Large. Mr. Thompson steps down as Editor-in-Chief after a successful 16-year run at the magazine’s helm, and he will remain with the publication as a writer and reporter in a part-time capacity. Blending passion for watches and the watch industry...

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Feb 23, 2016 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Partners with North American Soccer Organizations

TAG Heuer has announced a landmark, long-term partnership agreement with Major League Soccer (MLS) and the U.S. Soccer Federation. The partnership, which commences on March 6, the first day of the 2016 MLS season, also includes the Professional Referee Organization (PRO), the organization responsible for managing the referee and assistant referee program in professional soccer...

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Feb 22, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

F.P. Journe and WatchTime Host Collector Event and Dinner in Los Angeles

Thursday evening, F.P. Journe and WatchTime magazine joined forces to host an intimate evening of cocktails, dinner and timepieces at the stunning West Hollywood F.P. Journe Boutique. About 20 collectors and the WatchTime crew, including editor in chief Joe Thompson, sipped Dalmore Scotch whisky and Champagne as Pierre Halimi, F.P Journe General Manager Americas, welcomed...

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Feb 22, 2016 by Minda Larsen

Watch Wallpaper: 10 Divers’ Watches

We've collected photos of 10 dive watches as downloadable wallpaper for your desktop - including brands like Omega, Sinn, Alpina, Breitling and more.

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Feb 19, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2016

Sophisticated Simplicity: Greubel Forsey Signature 1

For its new Greubel Forsey Signature 1 timepiece, introduced in January at SIHH 2016, the haute horlogerie brand founded by Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey takes a different route from its complicated tourbillon watches of the past. The Signature 1 (prices included) is the brand's first manual-winding, three-handed watch.

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Feb 18, 2016 by Mark Bernardo