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Aquanauts Assemble: Patek Philippe’s New White-Gold Chronographs

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Big & Bold Is Back: Breitling Super Chronomat

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A New Level of Mastery: Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

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Supermoon for the Wrist: MeisterSinger Stratoscope

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Runway Meets Racetrack: IWC Pilot’s Chronograph “Edition AMG”

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THE WATCH SCENE

Windy City Watch Fest: WatchTime and The RealReal Host Collectors’ Event in Chicago

Chicago's Gold Coast played host to a lively gathering of watch aficionados last night as WatchTime once again joined with online luxury consignment house The RealReal to host an “Evening of Experts” collectors’ event at Drumbar, a popular rooftop cocktail lounge with a spectacular city skyline view, in the Windy City's Raffaello Hotel.

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Jul 19, 2017 by WatchTime

Dive Watch Wednesday: Reviewing the Seiko Prospex “Sumo” 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

In this detailed dive watch article, we take a closer look at the limited edition, anniversary watch from Seiko, the Seiko Prospex “Sumo."

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Jul 19, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Review: Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph

In this feature we take a look at the Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph, with its two central elapsed-time flyback hands; original photos provided by Zuckerfabrik Fotodesign.

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Jul 19, 2017 by Martina Richter

NEWS

Here Are All 49 Unique Timepieces Up for Auction at Only Watch 2017

The seventh edition of the biennial Only Watch auction — a charity auction whose proceeds are devoted to the research of Duchenne muscular dystrophy — will be held November 11, 2017, at Christie’s in Geneva. As in previous years, a number of watch brands — from large luxury maisons to small, independent watchmakers — will donate...

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Jul 18, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

From Fratellowatches

Top 5 Moon-Phase Watches

WatchTime contributor showcases five moon-phase watches, with models from Arnold & Son, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe and others.

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Jul 18, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

WATCH REVIEW

Borrowed Time: Graham Chronofighter Vintage Aircraft Ltd. Limited Edition

Many watches can be described as having a “military” look, but the Graham Chronofighter takes the look to a new level: not just military but militaristic. And yet, the new Chronofighter Vintage Aircraft Ltd., one of a limited series of four timepieces directly inspired by classic military planes, delivers its own style of “stealth luxury” as well.

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Jul 17, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

IWC Mark XVIII Edition “Tribute to Mark XI” Resurrects an Iconic Pilot Watch Design

The IWC Mark 11 is probably the most quintessential pilot's watch there is, produced by IWC from 1948 until the early 1980s. Now IWC has unveiled a special edition of its modern descendant, the Mark XVIII, which will incorporate design elements from the historic model: the Pilot's Watch Mark XVIII Edition "Tribute to Mark XI."

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Jul 15, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

NEWS

Skeleton Racers: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli Limited Editions

Roger Dubuis began its partnership with Italian tire maker Pirelli, exclusive supplier to the Formula One championship, this year, as part of the Geneva-based brand's new emphasis on unconventional materials and motorsports-inspired design. This week, Roger Dubuis brought its Excalibur Spider Pirelli collection, first unveiled at SIHH 2017, to the U.S. for the first time, including two new models not seen in Geneva.

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Jul 14, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

INDUSTRY NEWS

Georges Kern Exits Richemont, Becomes CEO of Breitling (Updated)

Georges Kern, Richemont's Head of Watchmaking, Marketing and Digital, and the man widely credited with building IWC Schaffhausen into a global success story, today announced his resignation from the Richemont Group, after only four months in the new management position. According to industry sources, Kern will be taking his talents to another aviation-themed Swiss luxury watch brand, Breitling,

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Jul 14, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TO WATCH

Bridge to Bracelet: The New Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Acciaio

Panerai Luminor watches have long been known for the patented, crown-protecting bridge device that straddles the right side of their cases. Now the brand has put this iconic silhouette to use as the defining element in an all-new steel bracelet (based on one the brand introduced in 1999), which makes its debut on this week’s...

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Jul 13, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

Patek Philippe U.S. President Larry Pettinelli on The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York

“I think it’s the largest collection ever shown outside of the museum in Geneva.” WatchTime had a chance to talk with Larry Pettinelli, President of Patek Philippe U.S. before the opening of “The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York” (click here for more information about the exhibition) showcasing important timepieces from the Patek Philippe...

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Jul 12, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition:

9 New Limited-Edition Watches from Patek Philippe

On the occasion of “The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York 2017,” Patek Philippe has just revealed nine new limited-edition watches, for men and ladies, including a totally new grand complication, and a collection of rare handcrafted watches.

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Jul 12, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

WATCH TEST

The Climber’s Timer: Testing the Rolex Explorer I

WatchTime spent some time with the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer — a watch originally made for a Mount Everest expedition and recently revamped with a larger case and modern caliber. Click here to read our test of the watch from the WatchTime archives.

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Jul 12, 2017 by Jens Koch

ON SALE NOW

WatchTime’s July-August Issue Features Baselworld 2017 Special Report, TAG Heuer’s Autavia

The July-August 2017 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also available in our online shop), highlighted by a huge special section covering the new watches and industry news from Baselworld 2017, a review of the TAG Heuer Autavia, tests of new models from IWC and Chopard, and more. Read on for highlights from the issue…

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Jul 11, 2017 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW

Hands-On: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra World Chronograph

It’s happened to all of us, right? We discover a watch — either online or on the wrist of one of our watch-savvy friends — and are eager to try one on for ourselves, only to find that the brand has either discontinued the watch, changed it to a style that doesn’t sing to us...

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Jul 10, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

5 Affordable Rolex Watches for New Collectors

This WatchTime feature covers the five most popular Rolex watch models that are available now and that offer accessible (for Rolex, that is) prices for collectors of all ages.

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Jul 10, 2017 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Tissot Heritage 1948 Chronograph

Tissot has been a relatively minor player in the growing market of vintage-inspired watches, but the brand worked to change that with the release of the Heritage 1948 Chronograph, an automatic watch inspired by models produced in and around that namesake year.

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Jul 9, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2017: Antoine Preziuso Chronometer Tourbillon of Tourbillons

America’s largest luxury watch show, WatchTime New York, returns on October 13-14. For the first time, independent Swiss complications specialist Antoine Preziuso will be among the exhibitors, showcasing his groundbreaking AFP-TTR-3X Chronometer "Tourbillon of Tourbillons."

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Jul 8, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

James Bond’s New Timepiece: Omega Seamaster 300M “Commander’s Watch”

Since 1995, when Pierce Brosnan wore a Seamaster in Goldeneye, Omega has been the watch brand of choice for James Bond. This year, Omega gives the world's most famous secret agent a new wrist companion: the Omega Seamaster 300M "Commander’s Watch" Limited Edition.

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Jul 7, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

WATCH TO WATCH

Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Boasts New Exclusive Movement

Raymond Weil has for the past several years partnered with iconic musicians and their estates. Behind the scenes, the company's R&D department has also pursued another goal: the development of Raymond Weil's first in-house designed, exclusive movement, which debuts in the new Freelancer Calibre RW1212.

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Jul 6, 2017 by Mark Bernardo