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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.

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

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

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
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
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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

Introducing the Bulova Shelby Racer Chronograph - Racing history in high-frequency motion

Bulova celebrates the legendary Shelby Daytona Coupé with a chronograph full of character featuring a mirror-polished dial, automotive-inspired details and a high-frequency Precisionist quartz movement.
3 minutes

Luminox Launches the Adventure Watch 1300 Series for Life off the Grid - Designed for those who venture beyond the beaten path

Luminox expands beyond its military and dive-watch roots with the Adventure Watch 1300 Series, featuring a 43mm case, bronze-toned bezel, LLT illumination, and 200 meters of water resistance.
3 minutes

Five Exceptional Watches That Leave the Logo off the Dial - These understated designs let craftsmanship speak for itself

From H. Moser & Cie. to De Bethune, these five logo-free watches trade overt branding for distinctive design, technical depth, and quiet confidence.
3 minutes
Aug 4, 2026
46 Watch Brands Join the Lineup for WatchTime New York 2026 - Forty-six brands, three days, and more watches than one wrist can handle
The expanding exhibitor list brings together historic maisons, celebrated independents, and collector favorites at Gotham Hall this October.
4 minutes
Hamilton Adds Tropical Colors to the Ventura Quartz S - The asymmetrical icon returns in turquoise and pink
Hamilton gives the Elvis Presley-linked Ventura Quartz S a tropical update with turquoise and pink dials, yellow-tipped seconds hands, and its unmistakable asymmetrical case.
3 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.
3 minutes

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

Breitling Celebrates the Aston Martin DB5 With Three Top Time Editions - A British icon on the wrist

Breitling celebrates the Aston Martin DB5 with three Top Time B01 limited editions, including a steel model, a platinum-bezel version, and its first natural onyx dial.
3 minutes
Jul 28, 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
Panerai Submersible PAM01756 Debuts With Steel Bracelet and No-Date Dial - The first 44mm Submersible with a stainless-steel bracelet
Panerai expands its Submersible collection with the PAM01756, the first 44mm iteration to pair the brand's signature cushion-shaped case with a stainless-steel bracelet. Built as a professional diving instrument, the watch combines 500-meter water resistance, a no-date display, and a highly legible dial.
3 minutes
Jul 25, 2026
How to Build the Perfect Five-Watch Collection Under $20,000 - 5 watches for every occasion
Can five watches cover every occasion without sacrificing character? This $20,000 collection brings together a GMT, chronograph, dive watch, dress watch, and statement piece from Cartier, Omega, Squale, Bulgari, and Yema.
6 minutes
Jul 24, 2026

Living Life Like It’s Golden: Close-Up of the Ming 37.04 Rose Gold Monopusher

As a photographer, Ming Thein knew, like no other, how to capture the heart and soul of a watch. Learning through his lens, his own timekeeping creations are full of captivating details, and with the Ming 37.04 Rose Gold, he is living life like it’s golden.
6 minutes
Jul 24, 2026

Citizen Gives the Tsuyosa Shore a Black-and-Gold Limited Edition - A little black and gold goes a long way

Citizen expands the Tsuyosa Shore collection with a black-and-gold limited edition featuring a 40mm case, rotating bezel, integrated bracelet, and automatic Caliber 8210.
3 minutes
Jul 23, 2026

Introducing the Doxa SUB T.Graph II ‘Great White’ Topper Edition - A California-inspired diving chronograph

Doxa and Topper Jewelers revive their “Great White” collaboration with a 100-piece SUB T.Graph II featuring a luminous white dial, blue accents, and a shark-engraved caseback.
3 minutes
Jul 23, 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
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

A Look Inside: The Best Skeleton Watches of 2026 - Seven standout open-worked watches

Skeleton watches show just how diverse open-worked mechanics can be in 2026: sporty, ultra-thin, boldly colorful, or highly complicated. Our selection ranges from the accessible Ba111od to highly exclusive creations from Hublot, Hermès, and H. Moser & Cie.
6 minutes
Jul 17, 2026

Hamilton’s The Odyssey Watch Arrives Alongside Christopher Nolan’s Epic - A bronze companion for an epic journey

As Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey arrives in theaters today, Hamilton releases a bronze Khaki Field Automatic inspired by the film and limited to 2,112 pieces.
3 minutes
Jul 17, 2026

Thoroughbreds for the Race Track: 8 Notable Racing Watches

Some watches are created with a need for speed — life in the fumes of high-octane race fuel and the chase to get to that checkered flag first. These are the horological thoroughbreds for the race track.
3 minutes
Jul 17, 2026
Swatch Turned a Watch Launch Into an Admissions Process — the Gold's the Bragging Right - New MoonSwatch
Swatch's new release isn't a purchase. It's an application: this MoonSwatch costs $570. The gold alone is worth more.
3 minutes
Jul 16, 2026
Introducing the Czapek Promenade Goutte de Rosée - Morning dew in grand feu enamel
Created in collaboration with Donzé Cadrans, the new Promenade Goutte de Rosée captures the fleeting beauty of a dew drop in a mechanical work of art.
4 minutes
Jul 16, 2026
Breguet Celebrates 225 Years of the Tourbillon with Anniversary Timepieces - A revival of the brand's first modern tourbillon wristwatch and more
The Classique Tourbillon 7357 revives the brand's first modern tourbillon wristwatch, the Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 debuts Breguet's first flying tourbillon, and the Marine Tourbillon Équation Marchante 5887 pays tribute to the company's legacy in marine chronometry.
6 minutes
Jul 16, 2026
Panerai Charts a Course for the America’s Cup With Two New Luminor Luna Rossa Models - Full speed ahead
Ahead of the 38th America’s Cup in Naples, Panerai expands its Luna Rossa collection with a chronograph and a GMT model featuring manufacture movements, monochromatic styling, and performance-oriented functionality inspired by professional sailing.
3 minutes
Jul 15, 2026
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