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News from the World of Watches

WatchTime is your comprehensive source for the latest trends and developments in the field of high-quality watches.

From the latest watch releases to innovative watch movements and the newest developments of exclusive watch brands – here, you can find everything you need to know about the fascinating world of mechanical timepieces, including automatic watches, luxury watches, diving watches, and pilot watches. You can expect exciting news and discoveries.

How One Watch Becomes Twenty: The Five Stages of Every Collector - From the first sensible purchase to the collection that never stops evolving

Every watch collector starts with one sensible purchase. Then come the research, rationalizations, wish lists, vintage obsession, and inevitable realization that the collection is never truly finished.
6 minutes
Aug 11, 2026

The Maen Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin Is Trendier Than Ever With New Stone Dials - As if this integrated-bracelet favorite weren’t already on-point enough

The latest in microbrand Maen's Manhattan series features its ultra-thin 37mm case in a limited trio of stone dial variants.
3 minutes
Aug 10, 2026

Join WatchTime and Burdeen’s Jewelry for an Exclusive Collector Event in Chicago - August 21, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT

WatchTime returns to Burdeen’s Jewelry in Chicago on August 21 for a free collector event featuring new watches, brand VIPs, cocktails, and more.
2 minutes
Aug 10, 2026
Horology's Rhapsody in Striking Blue: A Spotlight on De Bethune
Within just two decades, De Bethune has become one of the most respected names in high-end watchmaking, blending mechanical mastery with avant-garde design and an unmistakable signature color.
3 minutes
Aug 10, 2026
Introducing the Nodus x Raven TrailTrekker Carbon - Forged by light, built for the trail
Nodus and Raven Watches unveil the fourth edition of their collaborative TrailTrekker, now featuring forged carbon fiber and a traveler-friendly GMT movement.
3 minutes
Introducing the Christopher Ward The Trident 30x30 - A colorful dive watch with a purpose
Christopher Ward's 500-piece limited edition combines a parrotfish-inspired design, 200-meter water resistance, and Sellita’s new SW200-2 Power+ movement.
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Seiko Celebrates 145 Years with Six Timepieces in Edo Murasaki - A color reflecting Tokyo’s heritage

Seiko marks its 145th anniversary with six limited-edition timepieces in Edo Murasaki, a traditional shade of purple that brings a distinctly Japanese character to contemporary watch design.
7 minutes

The Watches That Defined Patek Philippe - Fourteen milestones from the Calatrava to the Cubitus

From the original Calatrava and the first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph to the Nautilus, Grandmaster Chime, and Cubitus, these landmark watches trace nearly a century of Patek Philippe design, innovation, and mechanical mastery.
14 minutes

Inside WatchTime’s Summer 2026 Issue - Victorinox, Orlando Bloom, Rolex, cars, and more

The July/August 2026 issue of WatchTime leads with the redesigned Victorinox Maverick, alongside collector stories, major releases, technical reviews, and more.
4 minutes

The Power of Platinum: Six Watches That Make the Most of This Magic Metal - A Spotlight on Platinum Watches

Platinum is watchmaking’s quiet power metal, being heavier, rarer, and harder to master than gold. From refined calendar watches to extreme haute horlogerie, these six timepieces show how brands use platinum to signal their most serious creations.
5 minutes
Aug 7, 2026

Ulysse Nardin Launches the Blast Moonstruck with Five Astronomical Displays - A wrist-worn planetarium

Ulysse Nardin revives its astronomical legacy with the Blast Moonstruck, a 20-piece limited edition combining five celestial indications with the automatic UN-106 caliber.
4 minutes

Quantum Introduces Six New Barracuda BAR1208B Colorways - Sponsored

The Quantum Barracuda BAR1208B gives the brand’s “Performance Monster” dive-watch formula a brighter, more playful update, pairing six colorful dial options with a Japanese automatic movement, sapphire crystal, and 200-meter water resistance.
4 minutes
Hanhart Introduces the Aquasphere Matte Black and Experimental Square by Square - One goes deep, while the other bends the rules
Hanhart expands in two very different directions with the 300-meter Aquasphere Matte Black and the experimental Square by Square, a sculptural watch limited to six prototypes.
3 minutes
Seiko: Seiko 5 Sports Motocompo — A Japanese Design Icon Rides Again - The iconic scooter, now on the wrist
Seiko celebrates the 45th anniversary of Honda’s Motocompo with a special edition of the Seiko 5 Sports Field watch that is inspired by the cult folding scooter’s unmistakable look and spirit.
4 minutes
Nomos Glashütte Adds Two New Faces to the Tetra 27 - Dare to be square
Nomos Glashütte expands the Tetra collection with the Tetra 27 White and Tetra 27 Duo, two compact square watches powered by hand-wound manufacture movements.
3 minutes
A Spotlight on the Leica ZM 11 - Light, shadow, and precision in a distinct collection
First published in WatchTime’s March / April 2024 issue, this look at Leica’s ZM 11 explores its layered dial design, exclusive automatic caliber, and quick-change straps — a sub-$10,000 collection blending the brand’s photographic heritage with watchmaking precision.
4 minutes

Vintage Spotlight: Revisiting the Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar - Blast from the Past

A look back at the Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar, a standout of the 1990s. With a perpetual calendar, distinctive integrated design, and a blend of steel and gold, it remains a stylish and functional timepiece even decades later.
4 minutes
Aug 3, 2026

Doxa Brings Grade 5 Titanium Back to the SUB 300 for Clive Cussler Edition - The 300-piece edition adds a layered titanium dial

Doxa marks Clive Cussler’s 95th birthday with the SUB 300 Ti5, pairing a Grade 5 titanium case with a new two-layer dial and COSC-certified movement.
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Glashütte Original Launches Two SeaQ “Northern Tide” Limited Editions for North America - A turquoise tide rolls into the SeaQ collection

Glashütte Original gives the SeaQ and SeaQ Panorama Date a turquoise-to-black dégradé dial in two North America-exclusive limited editions of 100 pieces each.
3 minutes
Jul 31, 2026

Nomos Glashütte Brings a Fresh Shade of Green to the Tangente neomatik 38 Update - The patented ring-date display gets a rich new colorway

Nomos Glashütte adds a forest-green dial to the Tangente Neomatik 38 Update, pairing its patented ring-date display with the ultra-thin DUW 6101 caliber.
3 minutes
Jul 31, 2026
The Diverse Universe of Christopher Ward Watches - Explaining a success story in four watches
From a boat trip on the Thames to one of modern watchmaking’s most compelling success stories, Christopher Ward’s rise is defined by smart design, direct-to-consumer value, and technical ambition. Four watches explain how the brand got here.
5 minutes
Jul 30, 2026
Ming Brings Hand-Hammered Pewter to the 37.06 Royal Selangor - A Malaysian metalworking tradition gets its moment on the wrist
Independent Ming teams with Royal Selangor for the 37.06 Royal Selangor, pairing a hand-hammered pewter dial with a lightweight titanium case in an 88-piece limited edition.
3 minutes
Jul 30, 2026
TAG Heuer Reunites with Team Ikuzawa and Bamford Watch Department for a New Carrera Chronograph - A Japanese racing icon returns to the Carrera grid
TAG Heuer, Team Ikuzawa, and Bamford Watch Department reunite for a 150-piece Carrera Glassbox inspired by vintage Roadmaster stopwatches and Japanese motorsport.
4 minutes
Jul 30, 2026
Watch Week Aspen Returns with Four Days of Watches and Collector Events - Four days on Mountain Time
Watches head for the mountains as Aspen’s citywide collector gathering returns for a third year
4 minutes
Jul 29, 2026
Mido: The Multifort TV Big Date Gets a Rose-Gold Twist - The retro-inspired automatic returns with a warmer two-tone finish
Mido gives the Multifort TV Big Date a rose-gold update, pairing its distinctive cushion-shaped case and gradient dial with the Caliber 80 automatic movement.
3 minutes
Jul 29, 2026
Gerald Charles Elevates the Masterlink with Exceptional Stone Dials - Three 10-piece editions pair natural stone with color-matched gemstones
Gerald Charles introduces three Masterlink Gem Set Stone Dial editions, combining asymmetrical natural-stone dials with gemstone-set white-gold bezels.
4 minutes
Jul 29, 2026

To the Moon and Back: Eight Creative Moonphase Watches to Know

From poetic interpretations to astronomical precision, these eight watches show the many ways brands continue to reimagine the moon-phase complication — a feature as timeless as the moon itself.
5 minutes
Jul 28, 2026

Chopard Brings the L.U.C Full Strike Back in Sapphire, for a Second Time - The transparent minute repeater returns in a second limited edition

Ten years after the L.U.C Full Strike first appeared, Chopard is releasing the Full Strike Sapphire Edition 2 — the second minute repeater from the collection built entirely from sapphire crystal.
5 minutes
Jul 27, 2026

Union Glashütte Introduces the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Double Moon Phase - Twice the moon phase, twice the charm

A newly developed hand-wound movement, a complete calendar, and a rare double moon-phase display bring a fresh technical highlight to Union Glashütte’s 1893 collection.
3 minutes
Jul 27, 2026

Parmigiani Fleurier: A Closer Look at the Tonda PF Sport Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue - The high-frequency chronograph pairs Ultra-Cermet with a new mineral-blue palette

A closer look at the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet, featuring a lightweight composite case and a new mineral-blue colorway.
3 minutes
Jul 26, 2026
Nomos Glashütte Welcomes Summer with the Ahoi neomatik sky and sand - Summer-inspired, beach ready
As summer is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, Nomos Glashütte once again expands its nautical-inspired Ahoi collection. The new Ahoi neomatik sky and Ahoi neomatik sand combine sporty functionality with fresh seasonal colors, offering versatile companions for life on and off the water.
3 minutes
Jul 23, 2026
Norqain Launches the Freedom GMT “Holiday” Limited Edition - One lucky owner will win a trip to the Maldives
Norqain expands its playful Enjoy Life collection with its first GMT model. Limited to 500 pieces, the Freedom GMT Enjoy Life “Holiday” Limited Edition combines a travel-ready manufacture movement with a colorful world-map dial filled with whimsical details.
3 minutes
Jul 23, 2026
Hands-on with the D1 Milano D-Tech Oil II - Oil-filled fun
Filling a watch case entirely with oil doesn't sound like a good idea, yet it has its benefits. Many brands have done this over the years, and now D1 Milano offers one at an attractive price point with a compelling design, but how will it be on the wrist? Let's find out!
4 minutes
Jul 22, 2026

Diamonds and Delights: Exploring the Craftsmanship Behind Diamond-Set Watches

Diamond-set watches blend high jewelry with horological craftsmanship. From sourcing rare stones to the precision of invisible settings, this feature explores the technical mastery and aesthetic considerations that go into adorning timepieces with diamonds.
8 minutes
Jul 22, 2026

Frederique Constant Introduces the Classics Runabout Automatic GMT - The first Classics Runabout model with a manufacture GMT

First launched in 2013, the Classics Runabout collection returns with two new limited editions powered by the manufacture FC-350 automatic caliber, combining a clever second time zone mechanism with a clean, highly legible dial.
3 minutes
Jul 21, 2026

Shimmering and Sustainable: Citizen Introduces the Promaster Blue Ocean - Professional dive watch capability, environmentally-conscious materials

With the new Promaster Blue Ocean, Citizen combines professional dive-watch functionality with environmentally-conscious materials. The limited edition features a shimmering dial made from recycled plastic, an Eco-Drive movement, and a biomass-based strap.
3 minutes
Jul 21, 2026

Breitling Honors Cycling Legend with the Top Time B01 Eddy Merckx - Celebrating the most successful cyclist in history

Breitling expands its vintage-inspired Top Time collection with a tribute to Eddy Merckx. Limited to 525 pieces, the new chronograph celebrates the Belgian champion's unprecedented career with a distinctive yellow dial, the manufacture Caliber B01, and numerous details referencing his record-breaking 525 victories.
3 minutes
Jul 21, 2026
Louis Erard Adds to 2340 Collection with the Mauve and Forest Editions - A distinct display of minimalism
Louis Erard expands its 2340 collection with the new Mauve and Forest editions. Integrated design, lightweight materials, and distinctive textured dials define the latest additions.
3 minutes
Jul 20, 2026
Maurice Lacroix Honors Its Jura Roots with 1975 Legacy Models - Celebrating the region that shaped the watchmaker
Two new limited editions celebrate the Jura region that shaped Maurice Lacroix, combining the collection’s vintage-inspired design with locally inspired dial patterns and a commemorative caseback engraving.
3 minutes
Jul 20, 2026
Celebrating a Legacy: Close-Up on the Piaget Polo 150th Anniversary Edition - How Piaget reinterprets its iconic Polo to celebrate 150 years of watchmaking.
Greatness in watchmaking is often the result of a stroke of brilliance well executed. Piaget has no shortage of those, although even among the rich heritage of the brand, few can surpass that of the legendary Polo.
4 minutes
Jul 20, 2026
Designed with German Firefighters, Hanhart Launches the Thermosphere - "Call 112"
Developed together with a German Firefighters Association, the Thermosphere translates the timing structure of a breathing-apparatus operation into a purpose-built tool watch. Limited to 112 pieces, the watch pays tribute to the men and women who work against the clock when every minute matters.
4 minutes
Jul 17, 2026
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