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I Stood in Line for a Moonshine Gold MoonSwatch. And Didn’t Buy One.

Almost a year after the introduction of the MoonSwatch collection from Swatch, the brand has launched another version (the twelfth so far) of its best-seller last night, the “Mission to Moonshine Gold” with a seconds hand made of recycled “Moonshine” gold. This slightly more expensive version was made available exclusively on Tuesday in Tokyo, Zürich,...

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Mar 8, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Swatch X Omega Launches MoonSwatch Mission to Moonshine Gold

If you happened to be on social media sometime this past week, then you likely saw that Swatch began teasing its first follow-up to its viral MoonSwatch series, first launched around this time last year as a Swatch X Omega collaboration. This morning, the brands followed up, debutting the latest model with the new Swatch...

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Mar 7, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE:

First Watch: U.S. Presidents and Their Timepieces

WatchTime shares, in this feature on U.S. presidents and their watches, what brands graced the wrists and waistcoasts of our chief executives, such as Lincoln's Waltham pocketwatch, JFK's Omega Ultra Thin and Bill Clinton's Cartier Ballon Bleu.

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Feb 20, 2023 by WatchTime

What Is It Like To Visit Watches And Wonders?

With nearly 22,000 visitors, Watches & Wonders is the major event in the watch industry. However, when we look at the size of the market that they service, the fair is actually very exclusive, also for us as journalists, as of those 22,000, only a mere 1,000 are representatives of the press. So what is...

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Feb 19, 2023 by Martin Green

The WatchTime Q&A: Moritz Grossmann CEO Christine Hutter

Christine Hutter is the Founder & CEO of independent watchmaker Moritz Grossmann in Glashütte, Germany. Before she secured the rights to the Grossmann brand (Grossmann, March 27, 1826- January 23, 1885, was, among many things, the founder of the German watchmaking school in Glashütte), the trained watchmaker and entrepreneur had worked for Wempe, Maurice Lacroix,...

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Feb 4, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Hublot Debuts New Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Black Ceramic Rainbow Watch

In 2021, Hublot announced its first collaboration with Takashi Murakami, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of our time. The watches have all explored Murakami’s “Smiling Flower” motif, with the first watch being an all-black Classic Fusion that was later followed up by a fanciful and captivating all-sapphire Rainbow model. Now, Hublot is releasing...

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Feb 2, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Understatement at its Finest: Three Dress Watches to Kick off 2023 in Style

Dress watches focus on simple time indication without frills, yet they fascinate with a design that is as straightforward as it is elegant. With this refined charisma, they are perfect for festive occasions, special events or classic business meetings, but also combine intricate and casual styles. Their pure design does not mean uniform or even...

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Jan 18, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Why You Should Buy a Mechanical Watch (According to AI)

Often described as the next big thing on the Internet, ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer), an incredibly sophisticated chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022, has been making headlines around the world. To some experts, a platform like ChatGPT not only represents one of the biggest threats to journalism, it might even have the potential to change...

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Jan 6, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

2022 Year in Review: 6 Charged Up Quartz Watches

Continuing our annual recap tradition, today we look back at a handful of innovative and impressive releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. Today we’re covering quartz watches, a category of timepieces not always top-of-mind, but one nonetheless worth its weight when it comes to making waves in the world of watches, especially in...

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Jan 2, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Editor’s Pick: The Most Memorable Watches From 2022

As the year winds to a close, our editors here at WatchTime are taking a look back at some of the most notable watches to catch our eyes in 2022. Watchmakers across the industry approached the year with vigor, experimenting with vibrant colors, innovative materials, and reaching new technical feats. While we reflect on the...

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Dec 30, 2022 by WatchTime

2022 Year in Review: Flying High With 5 New Pilot Watches

Continuing our round up of some of the most important watches launched this year, today we look back at more exciting and innovative releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. Aviation is the theme for today’s recap with a host of memorable novelties on review today. So please fasten your seatbelts and place your...

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Dec 27, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Four Holiday-Appropriate Watches to Finish the Year

As the year comes to an end, the holidays (quite literally) light up these dark times. The perfect time to spend with friends and family, and what better to complement that ugly Christmas sweater than with a beautiful watch? Here are four serious timepieces as not-so-serious suggestions for the Holidays. Doxa SUB 300T Whitepearl Based...

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Dec 20, 2022 by Martin Green

Sponsored: E.C.Andersson Watch Co Releases the Last of the Calypso II’s Featuring a Brand New Bracelet

The Calypso is one of E.C.Andersson Watch Co’s most recognizable watch lines, attracting collectors with its sporty elegance. Following the original design’s lead, the Calypso II was released earlier this year as a follow-up, and sold out its first series shortly after. Priding themselves in creating only a few pieces of each model, E.C.Andersson is...

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Dec 1, 2022 by WatchTime

What to Look Out for When Buying Watches from Defunct Brands

Fortunately, while it doesn’t happen that often, even esteemed watch brands can cease to exist. While this is terrible, first and foremost for the people of the brand, for watch collectors it can offer an interesting opportunity. Dealers will most likely offload any stock of the brand at a discount, and the prices of used...

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Oct 28, 2022 by Martin Green

Trick or Treat: Four Skeleton Watches for Halloween

A skeletonized watch is, in my opinion, a must-have for any watch collector. As such timepieces are all about the mechanical parts and how they work together, they represent the essence of our hobby. They might also be the most appropriate watch to wear on Halloween. Which skeletons do you want to have in your...

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Oct 26, 2022 by Martin Green