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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.

Hands-On with the Robot Albatros - A Czech pilot’s watch with an eight-day power reserve

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.
4 minutes
Aug 31, 2026

Mühle-Glashütte Revives Its First Wristwatch with the Marinefliegeruhr-I Edition 2026 - A faithful return to the watch that started it all

Thirty years after entering the wristwatch market, Mühle-Glashütte revisits its first model with the 300-piece Marinefliegeruhr-I Edition 2026.
3 minutes
Aug 31, 2026

Super-LumiNova Explained: Why Watches Glow in the Dark - The science behind the glow

From tritium tubes to Super-LumiNova and glowing cases, here’s how luminous materials work in watches and why modern lume lasts longer and shines brighter.
8 minutes

Introducing the Seiko Presage Classic Series Craftsmanship in Enamel and Urushi - Two expressions of Japanese craftsmanship

The new Presage models pay tribute to the Laurel, Seiko’s first wristwatch, with finely crafted enamel and Urushi lacquer dials.
4 minutes
Aug 29, 2026
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Marks 140 Years of Mercedes-Benz - A tribute to an automotive legacy
IWC Schaffhausen celebrates Mercedes-Benz’s 140th anniversary with a 140-piece Big Pilot’s Watch featuring the innovative Perpetual Calendar ProSet.
4 minutes
Aug 29, 2026
Ressence: Type 7 Black and Cactus — Time in Motion - Two new colorways for Ressence’s GMT tool watch
Ressence expands its GMT watch with two new colorways — fully-equipped with the patented ROCS 7 display system, an oil-filled dial, and an integrated titanium bracelet.
4 minutes
Aug 28, 2026
Sponsored: The Glashütte Original Senator Chronograph Brings History Forward - Two new takes on Glashütte’s chronograph tradition
Glashütte Original expands the Senator collection with two new flyback chronographs inspired by historic precision watches from Saxony.
5 minutes
Aug 27, 2026
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Seven Integrated-Bracelet Watches Redefining the Luxury Sports Watch - Titanium, ceramic, and high complications push the integrated-bracelet watch into new territory

Seven integrated-bracelet watches from Bulgari, IWC, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, and more show how the luxury sports watch is evolving.
6 minutes
Aug 27, 2026

Introducing the New Formex Essence 39 - More power, a better fit, and the same compact proportions

Formex refines its best-selling Essence 39 with a screw-down crown, a new COSC-certified movement offering 65 hours of power reserve, and a tool-free micro-adjustment clasp.
3 minutes
Aug 27, 2026

First Look: 8 Watches to See at WatchTime New York 2026 - Eight standout releases headed to Gotham Hall this October

WatchTime New York returns this October with new releases from KUDOKE, Blancpain, L.Leroy, Oris, Arnold & Son, Glashütte Original, Citizen, and G-SHOCK.
5 minutes
Aug 26, 2026

Luminox Navy SEAL 3500 "Semper Fortis" Honors the Spirit of "Ever Strong" - Inspired by the enduring values of the U.S. Navy

The new Luminox Navy SEAL 3500 "Semper Fortis" combines a full Carbonox design with a luminous dial message inspired by the enduring values of the U.S. Navy.
3 minutes
Aug 26, 2026

Lancaster Watch Weekend Brings Three Days of Horology to Pennsylvania This September - America’s watchmaking heart beats on

The event returns September 25–27 with exhibitions, workshops, collector gatherings, and a Sunday watch fair in the heart of American watchmaking history.
3 minutes
Aug 26, 2026

Longines Reimagines the Master Collection - A monopusher and moonphase chronograph to know

Longines unveils a comprehensively redesigned Master Collection, highlighted by a monopusher and a moonphase chronograph.
5 minutes
Aug 25, 2026
WatchTime and Burdeen’s Jewelry Bring Collectors Together in Chicago - A photo report
More than 100 collectors gathered at Burdeen’s Jewelry in Chicago for an evening of new watches, brand presentations, cocktails, and conversation with WatchTime.
2 minutes
Aug 25, 2026
An In-Depth Look at Patek Philippe’s Annual Calendar - From Invention to Collection Cornerstone
Introduced in 1996, Patek Philippe’s annual calendar has become a cornerstone complication of the brand. From its origins as a novel alternative to perpetual calendars to its many evolutions across collections, we explore how it became an enduring signature of Patek Philippe.
7 minutes
Aug 25, 2026
The 38mm Omega Speedmaster Is Now More Moonwatch-Like Than Ever - There’s a lot to like about a smaller, automatic take on a midcentury tool-watch icon
The latest updates to the Omega Speedmaster 38 aren’t groundbreaking, but round subdials, revised proportions, and other Moonwatch-inspired details make the automatic “Speedy Reduced” more enthusiast-friendly.
5 minutes
Aug 25, 2026
Blancpain Takes the Bathyscaphe back to 1968 for its 70th Anniversary - A vintage re-edition marking seven decades
For the legendary dive watch's anniversary, Blancpain revisits a landmark 1968 model with a vintage-inspired design and a 100-hour power reserve. Limited to 300 pieces, the new edition brings the beautifully raw historic character together with high-end contemporary watchmaking.
3 minutes
Aug 24, 2026

Meet the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Green Steel - A fresh look for urban travel

Bell & Ross introduces the BR-05 GMT Green Steel, pairing the watchmaker's signature “circle within a square” design with a refined sage-green dial and a practical second-time-zone display.
3 minutes
Aug 22, 2026

Hands-On with the RZE Resolute Type A - A classic pilot’s watch formula gets a tougher, more colorful twist

The RZE Resolute Type A pairs a classic pilot’s watch layout with a lightweight titanium case, bold color options, and an automatic Miyota movement.
4 minutes
Aug 21, 2026

Yema Brings Back the Superman Bronze CMM.10 in Three New Colors - Three new colors for Yema’s bronze Superman diver

The wonderfully retro Superman returns in bronze, combining professional diving capabilities with a vintage-inspired design and Yema’s French manufacture expertise.
3 minutes
Aug 21, 2026

A Bang for Your Buck: Ten watches That Don't Break the Bank - But still fulfill your watch-collecting soul

Collecting watches doesn’t have to be an expensive pursuit. These ten standout models prove you can get reliable movements, stylish designs, and even a touch of heritage — all without overspending.
4 minutes
Aug 21, 2026
Laurent Mekies on Time Pressure, Trust, and Verstappen's Contract Extension
Four years of Verstappen, one last time in Zandvoort: "There's always the next win" — Laurent Mekies in an exclusive interview. The Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal & CEO on victory, time, and responsibility.
6 minutes
Aug 21, 2026
Sponsored: The Steel That Survived the Eastern Front - The Sopwith Aero Marquis Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Baltic Winter, limited to 55 pieces and now shipping
The Sopwith Aero Marquis Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Baltic Winter is forged from original Second World War cockpit armor plating. Limited to 55 pieces, it's priced at $4,900.
7 minutes
Aug 20, 2026
How to Build a Five-Watch Collection for Under $50,000 - Five watches, five distinct roles, one carefully balanced collection
From a Panerai dive watch and IWC chronograph to a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, Omega Worldtimer, and independent wildcard, here is how to build a versatile five-watch collection for under $50,000.
6 minutes
Aug 20, 2026
Glashütte Original Senator Chronograph and Navigator Debut for 2026 - Two takes on Glashütte chronograph history
Glashütte Original introduces the Senator Chronograph and Senator Chronograph Navigator with 41mm cases, flyback movements, and 70-hour power reserves.
4 minutes
Aug 20, 2026
Watch Week Aspen 2026 Wraps Its Biggest Edition Yet - A weekend of watches in the Rockies
The third annual gathering brought more than 300 attendees to Aspen for four days of watches, collector events, and outdoor programming, with WatchTime joining as an event partner.
4 minutes
Aug 19, 2026
H. Moser & Cie. Launches the Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain - A horological ménage à trois
The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain combines a minute repeater, a flying tourbillon, and an artistic aventurine dial in a limited edition of 20 pieces.
4 minutes
Aug 19, 2026

The Best Mechanical Watches Under $1,000 - Seven affordable watches to know

Good mechanical watchmaking does not have to cost a fortune. These automatic and hand-wound models stand out for their distinctive design, dependable engineering, and thoughtful details.
8 minutes
Aug 18, 2026

Armin Strom Gives the Mirrored Force Resonance a Bold Red Dial - Two oscillators, one rhythm, and a lot more color

The independent Biel-based manufacture gives the Mirrored Force Resonance a vivid red hand-guilloché dial while retaining its patented twin-balance resonance system and hand-wound ARF21 caliber.
3 minutes
Aug 18, 2026

Sheffield Introduces the $258 “Brian’s Sheffield” Chronograph - Green, gold, and giving back

Sheffield has launched a 95-piece green-dial chronograph benefiting the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation, with $100 from each sale donated.
4 minutes
Aug 17, 2026

The Seal of Approval: A Guide to the World of Watch Certifications and Quality Seals

Certifications and quality seals have long been used to safeguard reputations, certify precision, and communicate excellence in watchmaking. From chronometer standards to regional marks of distinction, here’s a look at what these credentials really mean — and why not every brand uses them.
7 minutes
Aug 17, 2026
Perrelet and IFL Watches Turn the Weekend GMT into a Hand-Painted Travelogue - Fifty hand-painted dials, each with its own itinerary
Perrelet and Dubai-based IFL Watches transform the Weekend GMT into a 50-piece tribute to travel, with individually hand-painted dials, a second-time-zone display, and the in-house caliber P-401.
3 minutes
Aug 14, 2026
Traveling Along the Horological Silk Road Between Switzerland and China - How outsourcing the production of components for Swiss watch brands has influenced China’s own watch industry
Outsourcing has long been a part of Swiss watchmaking, but in recent years, China’s role as a manufacturing partner has grown in both scale and quality. This evolving relationship is reshaping not only the global supply chain, but also the development of China’s own high-end watch industry.
7 minutes
Aug 14, 2026
The Watch Came First: Inside Louis Vuitton and Singer’s Porsche 911 Collaboration - A dashboard clock became two one-off Porsche 911s
Louis Vuitton’s first full automotive collaboration with Singer began with a mechanical dashboard clock and grew into two bespoke Porsche 911s with matching watches and accessories.
4 minutes
Aug 13, 2026

Panerai Clads the Luminor Marina in Carbotech - A lightweight case meets a vintage-inspired icon

The new Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 pairs high-tech performance with a particularly refined interpretation of the brand’s historic design codes.
4 minutes
Aug 13, 2026

A Guide to Shinola's Updated Detrola Collection - Bold color meets everyday Detroit design

The Motor City based brand introduces four new additions to its Detrola lineup, including limited-production Color Theory models inspired by contemporary art and, for the first time, core Detrola references fitted with metal bracelets.
3 minutes
Aug 12, 2026

Current Day Excellence: Walking Through Glashütte, Part III - A history of watchmaking in Glashütte

Glashütte’s history is marked by hardship, but today the village stands as the heart of German watchmaking. “Made in Glashütte” is a seal of quality, yet its brands span a wide range of styles, uniting past, present, and future with unmistakable German character.
6 minutes
Aug 12, 2026

Swatch and Omega's New MoonSwatch Marks a Solar Eclipse, One Detail at a Time

Swatch and Omega mark the August 2026 solar eclipse with a new MoonSwatch — a small, deliberate update to a watch that's become an institution in its own right.
4 minutes
Aug 12, 2026
Moritz Grossmann Marks 200 Years with Tefnut 36 Silver-Plated by Friction Turquoise Blue - Traditional friction silvering in a compact steel case
Moritz Grossmann continues its bicentennial series with the Tefnut 36 Silver-Plated by Friction Turquoise Blue, a 12-piece steel edition using a rare 19th-century dial technique.
6 minutes
Aug 11, 2026
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
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