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Welcome to WatchTime’s watch news section. Here you will find the latest breaking news about watches, watch industry updates, watch auction results, clock news, watch quizzes, technology coverage and more watch news.

On Sale Now: WatchTime November-December 2015 Issue

The November-December 2015 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also in the WatchTime online shop), featuring our test of the revamped Lange 1 from A. Lange & Söhne, an in-depth report on Vacheron Constantin's über-complicated Ref. 57260, and more.

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Nov 17, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: The Re-Edition of the First G-Shock Gets a New Color Variant

Unlike the MRG-B5000B, which was closely based on the first-generation model and whose dial used the key G-Shock color of red, the defining tone of the new MRG-B5000BA is blue. The concept behind the design is the “ao-zumi” (blue ink) used in Japanese calligraphy. The deep blue creates a mood of peace and serenity quite...

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Aug 15, 2022 by WatchTime

Special Seating: A Gallery of Retro-Design Watches From WatchTime’s Special Design Issue

We showcase six retro-designed watches, sitting pretty on miniature retro chairs, including iconic watches like the Omega Speedmaster Mark II, Tudor Ranger, and Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.

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Nov 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

The WatchTime Q&A: Jean-Claude Biver on the TAG Heuer Connected Watch

The biggest news in the watch world this week was the launch of the TAG Heuer Connected, a “smartwatch” developed by the Swiss brand in partnership with Google and Intel. (Click here for our detailed report on the watch). After the launch, I had the opportunity to speak with the man behind the ambitious project,...

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Nov 13, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Watch Wallpaper: 8 Montblanc Watches and Movements

We continue our series of wallpaper images of luxury watches with Montblanc, which has introduced several notable new timepieces in recent years. Scroll down to find eight photos of recently released Montblanc watches, along with some really pretty Montblanc movements, that you can download for your desktop.

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Nov 12, 2015 by WatchTime

Close-Up: Zenith Pilot Doublematic

Here's a look at one of the first, and still most distinctive, Zenith Pilot models, the Zenith Pilot Doublematic, which includes a world-time indicator and a mechanical alarm function.

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Nov 11, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

From Watch Anish: Highlights from WatchTime New York 2015

Our friends at watch lifestyle website Watch-Anish.com helped make this year’s WatchTime New York Event at Gotham Hall a huge success. Here is their report on the event — which they dubbed “the most kick-ass horological weekend we’ve ever attended” — along with some stunning watch photos.

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Nov 10, 2015 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Launches TAG Heuer Connected Smartwatch with Intel & Google

Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer officially threw its hat into the smartwatch ring today with the launch of the TAG Heuer Connected watch — first announced at this year's Baselworld — a revolutionary new timepiece developed in cooperation with Intel Corporation and Google and powered by Android Wear technology.

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Nov 9, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Only Watch 2015 Auction Results: Another Record for Patek Philippe

The sixth edition of the biennial Only Watch charity auction took place on November 7th at Geneva’s La Réserve, with 44 one-of-a-kind timepieces, sold under the hammer of watch expert Aurel Bacs, Co-Founder of Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo, raising an astounding 11.2 million Swiss francs ($11.2 million) for the cause of battling...

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Nov 9, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Raymond Weil Unveils Special Edition Nabucco Inspired by Gibson Guitars

Earlier this year, Swiss watch manufacturer Raymond Weil and Gibson Brands, an American manufacturer of guitars and other instruments, announced their plans to work together to create a special Nabucco timepiece, specifically inspired by the famous self-tuning Gibson SG Standard guitar. Here's a look at the watch that resulted.

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Nov 6, 2015 by Jason Pitsch

James Bond’s New Watch: The Omega Seamaster 300 “SPECTRE” Limited Edition

In this feature, we cover a first in Omega's partnership with the James Bond franchise: Omega's release of a limited-edition version of Bond's movie-worn watch — the Omega Seamaster 300 on a black-and-gray NATO strap.

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Nov 6, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Inspired by Aviation: Introducing the Montblanc 1858 Collection

Montblanc recently launched a new collection called 1858, inspired by 1930s pilots' watches from the brand's archives. At launch, two models have been announced, the 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition, in gold, and the 1858 Small Second Limited Edition, in steel.

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Nov 3, 2015 by Jason Pitsch

The New Louis Erard Excellence and 1931 Collections

Watchmaker Louis Erard founded his eponymous watch brand in 1931 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Now based in Le Noirmont in the Jura Valley, the brand has reinvented its collections in recent years under new CEO Alain Spinedi, offering a focus on mechanical movements with classical complications (and a particular emphasis on regulators) at affordable prices....

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Nov 2, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Greubel Forsey Takes Top Prize at GPHG 2015; Full List of Prize-Winning Watches

The 15th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), known as the watch world's Oscars, took place October 28 at Geneva's Grand Théatre. The top prize, known as the "Aiguille d'Or" (Golden Hand), went to Greubel Forsey for its Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision.

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Oct 30, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Broadway Debut: New Watch Models Launch at WatchTime New York 2015

When a new play wants to make a big splash, it opens on Broadway. When a watch company wants to put its newest timepieces in front of the most avid and knowledgeable collectors, it also turns to Broadway — specifically Gotham Hall at 1356 Boradway, site of last weekend's WatchTime New York event. Here are the timepieces that U.S. watch aficionados saw for the first time at the event.

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Oct 29, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Jukebox Hero: Harry Winston Opus 14 Launches in Rock ‘n’ Roll Style

The most secretive new watch in recent history finally launched last night, as the long-awaited Harry Winston Opus 14 made its debut at a lavish 1950s-themed party at Kurhaus Casino in Baden-Baden, Germany — along with the surprise announcement of “Blurred Lines” crooner Robin Thicke as the watch-and-jewelry giant’s new brand ambassador. Guests traveled to...

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Oct 28, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Thompson Tells Watch-World War Stories at WatchTime New York Event

Veteran watch journalist Joe Thompson, editor-in-chief of WatchTime, entertained attendees at the WatchTime New York show last weekend with stories about his 38 years covering the watch industry. In a presentation called “On My Watch: Four Decades Covering the Watch World,” Thompson said that he was fortunate to get to cover three revolutions: the quartz-watch...

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Oct 28, 2015 by WatchTime

New York State of Time: Scenes from WatchTime New York 2015

Over the weekend, WatchTime magazine held its first annual WatchTime New York event, dedicated to fine timepieces, with a long list of top watch brand exhibitors such as A. Lange & Söhne, Armin Strom, Ball, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Breguet, Carl F. Bucherer, Emmanuel Bouchet, F.P. Journe, Grand Seiko, MeisterSinger, Moritz Grossmann, Mühle, Nomos Glashutte,...

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Oct 27, 2015 by Jason Pitsch

German Watchmaking Struts its Stuff at WatchTime New York 2015

Despite a predominance of very fine Swiss watch brands (along with one notable brand each from Japan and the USA) at last weekend’s WatchTime New York event, Germany, especially the German watchmaking town of Glashütte, was well-represented also, winning over guests with some very distinctive timepieces. Here is a sampling.

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Oct 27, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime New York: America’s Luxury Watch Show Draws More Than 700 Guests

WatchTime hosted its largest and most luxurious consumer event to date, WatchTime New York, on October 23rd and 24th at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of more than 700 guests over the course of the two-day event. Twenty luxury watch brands, from internationally renowned manufacturers to up-and-coming independents, displayed their newest timepieces at...

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Oct 25, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

20 Brands, 20 Highlight Watches: Here’s What You’ll See at WatchTime New York 2015

The wait is over! WatchTime New York, America’s largest luxury watch show, starts tonight at Gotham Hall and features 20 sponsoring watch brands displaying their new timepieces for 2015. Scroll down to see each brand’s showcase watch, and click on the links for detailed reports on each.

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Oct 23, 2015 by Mark Bernardo
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