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Watch Insider Unveils 3 New Breitling Watches

This is what I would call a nice line extension. In this article from my blog, Watch-Insider.com, I offer a look at three newly released Breitling watches (or “Instruments for Professionals,” as Breitling would call them): the Breitling Transocean Chronograph Edition, Breitling Chronomat 44 Raven, and Breitling Galactic 44.

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Feb 16, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Glashütte Original Premieres Five New Short Films on the Brand at Berlinale 2015

German luxury watch brand Glashütte Original chose a perfect venue in which to unveil to the public its innovative film project: the 65th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), with which the brand has partnered since 2011. WatchTime was among the select group of international journalists in attendance for the premiere screening of five new short...

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Feb 15, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Jaquet Droz’s New Bird Repeater Geneva

The Jaquet Droz brand has made a name for itself by combining fine watchmaking and elaborate mechanical inventions. Now Jaquet Droz has turned its attentions to the capital city of watchmaking. With the new Bird Repeater Geneva, the brand has adapted its automaton-bearing minute repeater to include some of Geneva’s landmarks.

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Feb 14, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Close-Up: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe

Join us in taking a close-up look at Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe, a professional-grade diving watch that derives its name and design from a model introduced in the late 1950s.

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Feb 11, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Close-Up: the $150, Swiss-Mechanical Swatch Sistem51

In this article, we explore what makes the Swiss-Mechanical Swatch Sistem51 watches fascinating.

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Feb 10, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Two New Panerai Watches Feature Linear Equation-of-Time Function

Panerai added a new complication to its lineup at SIHH 2015, and it did so in a very Panerai way: the brand’s first Equation of Time function debuts in both a new Radiomir 1940 and Luminor 1950 watch, represented on the dial by a linear scale. Scroll down to read more on the new watches,...

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Feb 8, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

F.P. Journe Presents the Nouvelle Octa Lune

During SIHH in Geneva last month, independent watch brand F.P. Journe introduced updated versions of the moon-phase watch in its Octa Collection. The Nouvelle Octa Lune is available in two case materials. Its dial has been rearranged from that of its predecessor, and it’s now available in a larger size.

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Feb 7, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

The Top 5 Highlights from Auctionata’s Modern and Vintage Watch Auction

Berlin-based Auctionata, the global leader in online sales of fine art, antiques, and luxury collectibles — and recently a player in the niche world of watch auctions — hosted a successful live-stream auction of “Modern and Vintage Timepieces” on January 31, which featured watches from numerous brands at a wide range of price points. Scroll...

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Feb 6, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Time Chimers: 4 Notable Minute Repeaters from SIHH 2015

It is not uncommon during the SIHH watch fair to hear the popping of Champagne corks and the clinking of glasses in the luxuriously appointed halls of Geneva’s Palexpo. This year, guests also heard the pleasant chiming of several new minute repeater watches from the exhibiting luxury watch brands. Here are four repeater watches from...

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Feb 5, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Dive Watch Wednesday: Two Swiss-Made, Affordable Dive Watches That Got Better Over Time

In our review of the Tissot Seastar 1000 and Certina DS Action Diver, we think it's important to note that both of these mechanical dive watch models are priced below $1,000, and both were improved shortly after their launch, which makes them an even more attractive option to those in search of an affordable Swiss made dive watch.

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Feb 4, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Introducing the New James Bond Watch: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra James Bond Limited Edition

In this review, we check out an official 007 watch, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra James Bond Limited Edition, unveiled by Omega with the release of the James Bond film, Spectre.

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Feb 3, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Close-Up: Rolex GMT-Master II “Batman” (With Video)

In this article, WatchTime takes a look at the watch that Rolex enthusiasts have nicknamed "Batman," the Rolex GMT-Master II, and its black and blue Cerachrom bezel that has generated so much "buzz" in the watch world.

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Feb 2, 2015 by WatchTime

Bremont Introduces New Film-Inspired Kingsman Collection

In January the British watch company Bremont brought out a new collection of world-time chronographs. The Bremont Kingsman Special Edition watches were designed in conjunction with the new film Kingsman: The Secret Service, out this month from 20th Century Fox. The three new models, which are worn throughout the film by actors like Colin Firth...

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Feb 1, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

5 Standout Skeleton Watches From SIHH 2015

The WatchTime editorial team recently returned from SIHH 2015, and one of the trends we noticed at this year’s fair was a number of brands putting their own spin on the classical skeleton watch. Here are five new skeleton watches worthy of a closer look.

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Jan 31, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Close-Up: The Boutique-Exclusive Ulysse Nardin Blue Toro

The Ulysse Nardin Blue Toro watch — a perpetual calendar with dual-time function powered by an in-house movement — is the definition of "hard-to-get." We give you the details on this limited edition watch.

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Jan 29, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2015: Baume & Mercier’s New Classima Collection

At SIHH in Geneva, Baume & Mercier presented its redesigned Classima collection. Targeted at entry-level consumers, the Classima line includes men’s steel and two-tone automatic models.

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Jan 29, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Not Just a Phase: The Hublot Classic Fusion Aeromoon

Hublot introduced a new landmark for the brand this January: its first moon-phase watch. The Hublot Classic Fusion Aeromoon prominently displays the phases of the moon on its skeletonized dial.

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Jan 27, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

SIHH 2015: Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph (Updated with Live Photo and Price)

Among the new offerings from Ralph Lauren at this year’s SIHH is the new Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph. Inspired by the instrument panel of Lauren’s legendary 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, this piece evokes the exotic yet purposeful aesthetic found in the cockpit of a car many regard as the finest gentleman’s sport coupe of...

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Jan 23, 2015 by WatchTime

SIHH 2015: Here Are 19 Of The New Watches We’ve Seen So Far

Get a glimpse of WatchTime's SIHH coverage in this review of 19 luxury watches from Baume & Mercier, Montblanc, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, IWC and many other watch brands.

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Jan 23, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2015: IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar (Updated with Live Photos and Prices)

The new IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar, part of the brand’s “Year of the Portugieser” at SIHH 2015, is a timepiece that marks two IWC firsts: its in-house movement is equipped with an innovative annual calendar mechanism and also boasts a two-barrel, seven-day power reserve.

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Jan 23, 2015 by Mark Bernardo