WatchTime

Parmigiani Fleurier Introduces the Tonda PF Skeleton in an Expressive Color Combination

Sabine Zwettler — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Parmigiani Fleurier marries a rose-gold case and bracelet with a Milano Blue skeletonized movement, creating a refined interplay of color, light and mechanical architecture.

Introducing the Blancpain Lady B

Sabine Zwettler — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:25:10 +0200

Blancpain celebrates 70 years of the Ladybird with the Lady B, a 19-mm spherical timepiece that combines mechanical miniaturization with 1950s-inspired design.

Seven Watches with Unusual Ways of Displaying Time

Johannes Beer — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

From Urwerk and MB&F to HYT, Audemars Piguet, and Trilobe, these seven watches make us rethink how time is displayed through satellites, liquids, disks, and more.

Tutima Glashütte Brings Gold and Titanium Together in the New Patria

Sabine Zwettler — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Tutima Glashütte introduces a new bicolor Patria that pairs a polished Grade 5 titanium case with 18-karat gold hands, powering by the equally compelling hand-wound manufacture movement.

Hublot x Jeff Koons: The Classic Fusion Goes Inflated

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200

Hublot and Jeff Koons reinterpret the Classic Fusion as a sculptural timepiece inspired by the artist’s famous Balloon Dog, available in three limited editions.

IWC Ingenieur SL Turns 50 with Two Limited Editions

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

IWC celebrates 50 years of Gérald Genta’s Ingenieur SL with two limited-edition Ingenieur Automatic models in 40 and 35mm.

Glashütte Original Introduces The 70s

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Glashütte Original launches The 70s, a new line within the Vintage Collection inspired by vinyl records, vintage amplifiers and analogue hi-fi, paired with finest Saxon mechanical watchmaking and some casual-sporty credentials.

Rolex's New Perpetual Padellone Brings Back the Full Calendar

Daniela Pusch — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:09:13 +0200

Rolex revives the full calendar with moon phase in the form of the Perpetual Padellone. We break down Calibre 7190, the Haplos system and the brand's updated certification.

Rolex Four Seasons: Four Unique Daytonas for Charity Auction

Johannes Beer — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Rolex presents four extraordinary one-of-a-kind Cosmograph Daytona watches for auction. Named “Spring,” “Summer,” “Autumn,” and “Winter,” the quartet pairs precious metals with natural-stone dials, sapphires, tourmalines, and diamonds. The charity project was developed with Roger Federer and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Five Facts to Know About Patek Philippe

Ruediger Bucher — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

From the Stern family and Grand Complications to the Annual Calendar and Nautilus, these five facts help explain Patek Philippe’s enduring influence.

Inside WatchTime’s September-October 2026 Issue

Caleb Anderson — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200

The September-October 2026 issue of WatchTime leads with the new Bvlgari Octo Finissimo 37, alongside the 100-year history of the Rolex Oyster, Formula 1 in Monaco with TAG Heuer, major technical reviews, and more.

Norwegian Straum Goes Sportier Than Ever with the Expedition Field Watch in Titanium

Zen Love — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200

The rising microbrand Straum introduces an entirely new line building on the integrated-bracelet platform of its popular Jan Mayen, but made for actual rugged use.

Nomos Glashütte Orion Gold neomatik new black: Dressed to the Nines

Sabine Zwettler — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Nomos Glashütte gives its minimalist Orion a luxurious new look, pairing an 18-karat gold case with a deep black dial for an elegant dress watch made for formal occasions.

Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Secrets: The Return of the Secret Watch

Daniela Pusch — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200

Jaeger-LeCoultre is introducing the 101 Secrets, a new interpretation of its Secret Watch, limited to three pieces and built around the smallest rectangular manually wound caliber in the world.

Interview: Fortis Owners Jupp and Petra Philipp on Building the Brand Their Way

Johannes Beer — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

In an interview with WatchTime, Fortis owners Jupp and Petra Philipp explain how a chance investment became a family business, why they ignore market studies, and how extreme testing shapes the brand’s tool watches.

A Brief History of Watch Lume, From Radium to Super-LumiNova

Johannes Beer — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

From radium and tritium to modern Super-LumiNova, the history of watch lume is a story of scientific progress, military necessity, and safer materials.

Ebel Turns 115. Its Anniversary Watches Split the Difference Between Mechanics and Sparkle

Daniela Pusch — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Ebel marks its 115th anniversary with two limited Sport Classic watches — a Dubois Dépraz chronograph and a gemstone-set quartz model.

Norqain Independence Skeleton Titanium: Lightweight and Uncompromising

Sabine Zwettler — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Weighing a mere 82 grams, the new Norqain Independence Skeleton Titanium combines a Grade 5 titanium case with a fully skeletonized movement and COSC-certified precision.

Panerai Celebrates 100 Years in Florence with Two Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni Editions

Sabine Zwettler — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200

Panerai marks the centenary of its historic Florence boutique with two limited-edition Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni models inspired by a rare 1960s prototype.

Louis Vuitton: Five New Directions for the Spin Time Complication

Daniela Pusch — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200

Five new Tambour Spin Time models from Louis Vuitton bring in-house calibers, a world-time antipode function, a flying tourbillon, and an opal dial — here are all the details.

Regulated Chance: Five Spectacular Gambling-Inspired Watches

Marcus Henry — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

From Christophe Claret and Girard-Perregaux to Jacob & Co., these five watches turn blackjack, baccarat, poker, roulette, and slots into mechanical complications.

Big Complications Coming to WatchTime New York 2026

Caleb Anderson — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, flying tourbillons, and more showcase the ambitious mechanics coming to Gotham Hall for WatchTime New York 2026 this October.

Hanhart Preventor HD12 Returns in a Compact 36mm Edition

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The limited-edition brings Hanhart’s rugged tool-watch concept to a smaller case, finished in "Schwarzwald" green and hardened HD12 steel.

Meet the Tutima Flieger T5: A Lightweight Take on the Pilot’s Watch

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Tutima Glashütte combines decades of pilot-watch expertise with a lightweight Grade 5 titanium case and a compact 38.5 mm diameter in the new Flieger T5.

A. Lange & Söhne Introduces New Triple Split and 1815 UP/DOWN Variants

Sabine Zwettler — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:44:09 +0200

The latest Triple Split presents its exceptional chronograph prowess in a platinum case paired with a rhodié-colored dial, while the 1815 UP/DOWN collection welcomes two limited editions in pink and white gold, each distinguished by a deep-blue dial.

How Ressence Reinvented the Mechanical Watch

Marcus Henry — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

From its ROCS display system and oil-filled cases to magnetic transmission and the eCrown, Ressence has developed some of modern watchmaking’s most unusual technologies.

L’Epée 1839: The Football Turns Timekeeping Into a Ball Game

Sabine Zwettler — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

L’Epée 1839’s The Football turns the classic 32-panel ball into a 220mm mechanical sculpture powered by an eight-day movement made from 882 components.

Introducing the Peacock Black Hole III Curved Guilloché Central Tourbillon

WatchTime Team — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200

Peacock marks its 70th anniversary with the Black Hole III, pairing a central tourbillon with hand-cut curved guilloché, titanium construction, and a five-day power reserve.

Louis Erard: Marqueterie de Paille Turns Straw Into Art

Sabine Zwettler — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Louis Erard’s Marqueterie de Paille transforms rye straw into a shifting blue dial assembled by hand across 28 sections and limited to 25 unique pieces.

How to Build the Ultimate Five-Watch Collection with No Budget Limit

Johannes Beer — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

From A. Lange & Söhne and Patek Philippe to F.P. Journe and Berneron, these five watches form a dream collection with no budget ceiling.

Introducing the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

Sabine Zwettler — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

IWC Schaffhausen marks the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix with a new 41mm titanium chronograph for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, featuring a vivid purple dial.

Maurice Lacroix: Six AIKON-IC Watches in Frozen Carbon

Sabine Zwettler — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Maurice Lacroix expands the AIKON-IC collection with six Frozen Carbon watches mixing carbon fiber with bronze, titanium, steel, or vivid pigments, including three limited editions.

Czapek Opens a New Geneva Flagship and Unveils Two Limited Editions

Sabine Zwettler — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Czapek returns to Quai des Bergues with a new Geneva flagship and two limited editions, led by the platinum Place Vendôme Complicité Glacier Blue.

Introducing the Urwerk UR-1001 Amadeus

Sabine Zwettler — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The unique piece pairs an extraordinarily complex mechanical architecture with an intricately hand-engraved titanium case by Florian Güllert.

Independent Watchmaking at Its Most Inventive at WatchTime New York 2026

Caleb Anderson — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200

New creations from Artime, URWERK, Massena Lab, Parmigiani Fleurier, Ressence, Czapek, Sarpaneva, and Moritz Grossmann are headed to New York.

Chopard: L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph in Prussian Blue

Sabine Zwettler — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Chopard revisits the L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph with a Prussian Blue dial, Lucent Steel case, and hand-wound flyback movement, limited to 25 pieces.

Gallet 2.0 Is Finally Here: A Breakdown of the Revived Brand & Its 2026 Collections

Zen Love — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:31:00 +0200

The historic brand Gallet was purchased last year by Breitling and, after much anticipation, its first new collections are now finally revealed.

Alpina Debuts the Startimer Pilot Solarmetre and Two Route du Rhum Watches

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:55:57 +0200

Alpina expands its Solarmetre lineup with a new 38mm pilot’s watch alongside two Route du Rhum limited editions inspired by offshore sailing.

Breitling Pays Tribute to Miles Davis with a Special Navitimer and Revived Air Racer Bracelet

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200

For the centennial of Miles Davis’ birth, Breitling presents a limited-edition Navitimer inspired by the jazz legend’s personal ref. 806 Mk5, paired with the revived Air Racer bracelet.

Corum's Admiral Goes Ceramic for the First Time

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200

The latest fleet in the Admiral’s ongoing redesign brings ceramic to Corum's nautical icon for the first time, with three distinct executions ranging from titanium blue and 5N gold to an anthracite skeletonized version.

Oris ProPilot X Gonzo Edition: A Daredevil Takes the Spotlight

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200

After Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, Oris returns to the world of Disney’s The Muppets for its boldest act yet. This time, The Great Gonzo takes centre stage, bringing his daring spirit and unmistakable style to the ProPilot X with a colourful 10-day power reserve.

A Guide to Bulgari’s Latest Titanium Watches and More

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200

Bulgari showcases four titanium watches and a pink-gold edition at Geneva Watch Days 2026, including the Octo Finissimo Dazzle and the Dual Time × Vianney Halter.

Gerald Charles Unveils the Hand-Hammered Masterlink Atelier Edition

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200

The new Atelier Edition combines the integrated steel design of the Masterlink collection with individually hand-hammered Maillechort dials, limited to 25 pieces per colorway.

Frederique Constant Expands the Classics Moneta and Highlife Collections

Sabine Zwettler — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200

Frederique Constant is adding two new mechanical highlights to its collections. The Classics Moneta makes its debut with a hand-wound movement, marking the first mechanical interpretation of the young line. At the same time, the Highlife collection gains two new Moonphase Date Manufacture models.

Tudor Revives the North Flag With GMT and Master Chronometer Certification

Sabine Zwettler — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:55:53 +0200

The Tudor North Flag returns with a GMT function, integrated bracelet, and METAS-certified manufacture movement inside a 40mm steel case.

TAG Heuer Celebrates 50 Years of the Monza with a New Flyback Chronograph

Sabine Zwettler — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:51:09 +0200

Limited to 500 pieces and celebrating 50 years, the TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph pairs a 42 mm forged-carbon case with the COSC-certified Calibre TH20-12.

Bremont Expands the Terra Nova Jumping Hour with a New Case Size And Dial Options

Sabine Zwettler — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200

Bremont adds five new iterations to the Terra Nova Jumping Hour, including the collection’s first 35mm cases, a new burgundy colorway and distinctive textured finishes.

Five Great Luxury Watches Under 40mm

Johannes Beer — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

From Tudor and Jaeger-LeCoultre to Omega, Longines, and Baltic, these five watches prove a well-rounded luxury collection doesn’t need oversized cases.

Hands-On with the Robot Albatros

Martin Green — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Inspired by the Czech Aero L-39 jet trainer, the Robot Albatros pairs a 904L steel case with an eight-day La Joux-Perret movement and distinctive aviation details.

Mühle-Glashütte Revives Its First Wristwatch with the Marinefliegeruhr-I Edition 2026

Sabine Zwettler — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Thirty years after entering the wristwatch market, Mühle-Glashütte revisits its first model with the 300-piece Marinefliegeruhr-I Edition 2026.