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Longines’ Ticking Thoroughbreds: The Winning Watches of the 144th Kentucky Derby

Last Saturday, a three-year-old colt named Justify, ridden by jockey Mike Smith, charged through the finish line of a historically sloppy track to become the winner of the 144th Kentucky Derby. The thrilling win was the culmination of an eventful and interesting weekend hosted by the race's official timekeeper, Longines. Here are some highlights, along with details on all the Official Watches of the Kentucky Derby and the actual models awarded to the winners.

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May 8, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

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

BASELWORLD 2018

Beyond the Watch Halls: 21 Tidbits About Basel

Next week, at least 150,000 people will flock to Basel, Switzerland, for the world’s largest watch show, Baselworld. The WatchTime team, of course, will be among them. Because of the frenzied pace of the show, most Baselworld visitors don’t get to see much of the city. That’s a pity because there is a lot more to it than the show. Here's what’s beyond the watch halls.

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Mar 19, 2018 by WatchTime

PHOTO GALLERY

Scenes from the Opening of Breguet’s New Fifth Avenue Boutique

On November 30, a group of select watch media and watch collectors gathered to toast the opening of Breguet's new flagship New York boutique, which moved from its previous location on 5th Avenue to a spot in the ritzy St. Regis Hotel. Click through our slideshow below for images from the evening.

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Dec 20, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

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

NEWS

The World’s First Grand Seiko Boutique Opens in Beverly Hills

When Seiko announced earlier this year that it was spinning off its Grand Seiko collection into its own independent brand, the Japanese watchmaker was making a major commitment to its flagship luxury line, which had launched globally only seven years prior. That commitment became even more clear as the very first dedicated Grand Seiko boutique in the world opened its doors in the world-famous high-end shopping hub of Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

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Nov 20, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime New York Welcomes Record Number of Guests and Brands in Third Year

WatchTime New York, America’s largest luxury watch event for collectors and enthusiasts, wrapped up the show’s third year at Manhattan's Gotham Hall yesterday. The two-day event began with a sold-out VIP cocktail on Friday, October 13, followed by a full day of educational panels, seminars, tours, and events on Saturday, October 14.

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Oct 16, 2017 by Minda Larsen

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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

RGM and C.F. Martin Unveil Custom Watch-and-Guitar Collaboration at WatchTime New York 2017

To celebrate leading acoustic guitar maker C.F. Martin & Co.’s 2 millionth guitar, RGM Watch Co., also based in Pennsylvania, helped create a one-of-a-kind model with a manual-wind RGM watch, based on the company’s Caliber 20, built into the headstock of the instrument. Both watch and guitar will be on display at WatchTime New York,...

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Oct 7, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

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Roll Out the (Mainspring) Barrels: Hublot Launches Big Bang Bavaria at Oktoberfest

A grand Bavarian tradition was given a horological twist at Hublot's Munich boutique at the kickoff of Oktoberfest. At exactly 4:00 PM, the traditional hour at which the first kegs of Oktoberfest beer are tapped, the Hublot Big Bang Bavaria, Hublot's first bronze-cases watch, was unveiled.

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Sep 25, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

AMERICA'S LUXURY WATCH SHOW RETURNS

30 Watch Brands Confirmed for WatchTime New York 2017

Mark your calendars: WatchTime New York, which sold out to record audiences last year, will return, bigger and better, on Oct. 13 and 14 at New York City’s Gotham Hall, at 1356 Broadway, and tickets are going fast. Read on to learn which 30 luxury watch brands will be there.

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Aug 25, 2017 by WatchTime

FROM FRATELLO WATCHES

Join Fratello Watches in Japan for the Exclusive Grand Seiko Experience

Ever wondered why watch connoisseurs are praising Grand Seiko? Or perhaps you are already a Grand Seiko fan and want to learn more about this Japanese manufacture. Together with Grand Seiko, Fratello Watches organizes an exclusive reader’s trip to Japan from September 23 to September 29. We visited (Grand) Seiko ourselves at the end of 2015, which not only opened our eyes to high-end watchmaking in Japan, but also remember it as one of the best experiences ever (and we’ve seen many manufactures). This led to the idea to do a very similar journey for our readers, together with Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello Watches and Grand Seiko.

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Jul 20, 2017 by WatchTime

THE WATCH SCENE

Windy City Watch Fest: WatchTime and The RealReal Host Collectors’ Event in Chicago

Chicago's Gold Coast played host to a lively gathering of watch aficionados last night as WatchTime once again joined with online luxury consignment house The RealReal to host an “Evening of Experts” collectors’ event at Drumbar, a popular rooftop cocktail lounge with a spectacular city skyline view, in the Windy City's Raffaello Hotel.

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Jul 19, 2017 by WatchTime

WATCHTIME RODEO DRIVE

Scenes from WatchTime’s Rodeo Drive Collectors’ Event

WatchTime, in partnership with Rodeo Drive and 11 watch boutiques, hosted a unique watch collectors’ event on June 7 in Beverly Hills: 150 invited guests were treated to an extraordinary watch experience at the “epicenter of luxury, fashion and lifestyle.” Read on for more info and a gallery of event photos.

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Jun 8, 2017 by WatchTime

PHOTO GALLERY:

The Grand Tour: WatchTime Reader Trip 2017

Last April, 12 WatchTime readers from five countries traveled to Switzerland to visit eight watch brands —a trip that turned out to be a “lifetime experience” for some of the participants.

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Jun 6, 2017 by WatchTime

WatchTime and The RealReal Host “Night of Experts” in Washington, DC

Political discourse took a back seat to talk of fine watches and rare whiskies in our nation's capital last night as WatchTime joined the online luxury consignment house The RealReal in hosting its "Night of Experts" collectors' event in Washington, D.C.

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May 25, 2017 by WatchTime

WatchTime Announces L.A. Rodeo Drive Collectors’ Event

On June 7, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, WatchTime will celebrate haute horlogerie in Los Angeles, hosting a new watch collectors’ event on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

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May 17, 2017 by WatchTime

NEWS

Patek Philippe’s “Art of Watches” Grand Exhibition Opens in New York in July

In July, a 10-day public exhibition in New York will focus on Patek Philippe’s tradition of watch manufacturing as well as the company’s 178-year history.

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Apr 15, 2017 by WatchTime

WatchTime and Seiko Host Dinner Event in New York City

On December 8, at New York's Sushi Nakazawa restaurant, Seiko Corporation of America partnered with WatchTime to offer an intimate experience with its Grand Seiko collection, the Japanese brand's top-of-the-line family of quartz analog, mechanical, and Spring Drive watches, which have achieved cult status among collectors

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Dec 9, 2016 by WatchTime

A Grand Seiko Evening

WatchTime and Seiko Host Miami Boutique Event

Seiko Corporation of America and WatchTime recently hosted a collectors’ dinner at Miami’s celebrated Zuma Japanese restaurant, where Watch collectors were offered an intimate experience with the Grand Seiko collection. Grand Seiko watches were available for guests to handle and wear, including the new limited-production Grand Seiko 8 Days watch.

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Dec 3, 2016 by Joe Thompson

Five Important Hermès Watches from the “Crafting Time” Exhibition

Long admired for its expertise in luxury leather goods, Hermès has also garnered acclaim in recent years as a purveyor of fine timepieces. The company is showcasing this watchmaking expertise at a new exhibition this week at its New York City boutique called "Crafting Time."

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Nov 2, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Twenty Years, 22 Movements: Parmigiani Fleurier to Host Anniversary Exhibit at Miami Boutique

On November 10, during WatchTime's first collectors' event in Miami's Design District, Parmigiani Fleurier — one of the event's participating luxury watch brands — will offer visitors to its boutique a special preview of its upcoming 20th anniversary exhibit, which highlights the independent brand's watchmaking milestones over two decades.

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Oct 31, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

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

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