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FEATURE:

The Future of Ulysse Nardin According to CEO Patrick Pruniaux

Barely six months into the position as CEO of Ulysse Nardin, Patrick Pruniaux led the brand to the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) with the cutting-edge essence that defines Ulysse Nardin. Not only is Pruniaux’s attitude and presentation of the brand lively and exciting; the products and the exhibit space brought home two...

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Aug 31, 2018 by WatchTime

PROMOTION

Formex Unveils COSC-Certified Automatic Chronometer Below $700

When something sounds too good to be true, it very often is; however, there are those occasions when it’s worth taking a closer look. Formex, known for its rugged watches, is about to launch a mechanical timepiece, with a decorated, automatic Swiss Made movement that is officially COSC-certified. With the Essence, Formex brings a top-quality mechanical chronometer with a very affordable price tag.

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Aug 27, 2018 by WatchTime

PROMOTION:

The E.C.A Calypso is Finally in Stock

E.C. Andersson Watch Company has been seen on WatchTime displaying its new collection of elegant sports watches in the Calypso collection frequently over the last few months. Until now they have only been available through pre-order, with the Calypso Premium even selling out. Finally, however, the Calypso Sport is officially in stock, with immediate worldwide shipping. The Calypso...

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Aug 27, 2018 by WatchTime

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

Talking with Wilhelm Schmid, CEO of A. Lange & Söhne

Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Wilhelm Schmid, the CEO of A. Lange & Söhne, to discuss his passion for automobiles, craftsmanship, and what it means to be an ambassador for “Made in Germany.” Roger Ruegger: As a former BMW executive and the son of a car distributor, what brings more pleasure...

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Aug 25, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

NEWS:

Nomos Celebrates 100 Years of Bauhaus Design with Nine Colorful Tangente Models (with Exclusive Live Images)

It was pure coincidence that as I was going through security at Newark Intl. Airport earlier this week, I received an email from my contact at Nomos introducing a new anniversary collection of Tangente models celebrating 100 years of Bauhaus design. What made it such perfect happenstance was my destination that day: Glashütte by way...

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Aug 24, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

WATCH REVIEW

Borrowed Time: The Mido Ocean Star Caliber 80

Looking over the 15 plus brands inside the Swatch Group, it feels rather straightforward to categorize each company into its own range sorted by overall accessibility. One brand that defies this expectation, however, is Mido. It would be simple to place the brand — which is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2018 — within the...

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Aug 23, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

Breguet CEO Thierry Esslinger On the Future of the Brand

Thierry Esslinger has headed the Breguet manufacture as its CEO since September 2017. In an interview with Chronos Editor-in-Chief and Ebner Publishing International Editorial Director Rüdiger Bucher, Esslinger discusses the foreseeable challenges for the company.

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Aug 22, 2018 by Ruediger Bucher

FEATURE

What Exactly Was the Breitling Huit Aviation Department? Five Things You Need to Know

Although it’s been months since the first Breitling collection under Georges Kern was released, the debate over the new lines continues. However, what has been often left out of these conversations is the historical references embedded throughout the different lines, in particular, a reference to a unique period in Breitling’s aviation history found inside the Navitimer 8...

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Aug 21, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

FEATURE

Building the Foundation, Part 5: The In-House Movements of Raymond Weil

Rome wasn’t built in a day — and neither was Rolex, Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre and other watch manufacturers praised for their vertical integration and lauded for their array of in-house calibers. While we all applaud the handful of brands that bring new and increasingly complicated calibers to market virtually every year, we also should take...

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Aug 20, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

In Review: Five Final Thoughts on the 2018 Audemars Piguet Novelties

After the whirlwind that was SIHH 2018, it’s sometimes hard to get your specific thoughts on a collection in order. It’s especially hard when one of the world’s biggest brands drops a mammoth collection of new novelties during the show. So many that it was easy to overlook some of the less flashy models. The...

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Aug 20, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

Jaeger-LeCoultre Product Design Director Lionel Favre on the New Polaris Collection

Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced an all-new collection, called Polaris, at SIHH 2018, with each of the new models bearing the direct aesthetic influence of the now-classic Memovox Polaris, launched in 1968. During the salon in Geneva, I had the opportunity to speak with the man who spearheaded the modern Polaris's design and development, Jaeger-LeCoultre Product Design Director Lionel Favre.

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Aug 20, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Hamilton Intra-matic Auto

Recently, I’ve been reflecting upon some classic watches in the “new vintage” trend that represent really good value for their relative intrigue. My mind was drawn to the Mido Multifort Datometer with its unusual triple calendar, and the Tissot Heritage Antimagnetique with its rejuvenated historical styling,  and to the Timex Marlin which at $200 is...

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Aug 19, 2018 by Caleb Anderson

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

Interview with Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of Montblanc

Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Nicolas Baretzki, the CEO of Montblanc who has led the company since the previous executive, Jérôme Lambert, was appointed COO of Richemont in late 2016. Baretzki led us through a wide-ranging conversation that touched on the history of the Minerva marque and how it influences Montblanc’s...

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Aug 17, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

FEATURES:

Ingenious Inventions: Taking a Close-Up Look at the IWC Ingenieur Classic

No other watch brand is as deeply connected to engineering as IWC Schaffhausen. The company employs the spirit of ingenious invention in its Ingenieur watch collection and celebrates it in its impressive timepieces. The first Ingenieur (Reference 666), introduced in 1955, was a simple, round watch that boasted an astonishing degree of precision, shock resistance,...

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Aug 15, 2018 by Martina Richter

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Zodiac Astrographic

While many brands have bolstered their historical collections in recent times, few if any brands have done so like Zodiac. The Swiss brand, with its Fossil-owned backing and archives of interesting pieces from the mid-20th century, has built its entire modern identity, and most of its collections, upon its vintage heyday. Previously on “Vintage Eye,”...

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Aug 12, 2018 by Caleb Anderson

WATCH TO WATCH

Swimming with Sharks: Ulysse Nardin Diver Deep Dive

While Ulysse Nardin's most prominent launch of 2018 was undoubtedly the groundbreaking Freak Vision, the Swiss brand identified since 1846 with nautical navigation also debuted the most robust model yet in its sporty Diver collection, the limited-edition Diver Deep Dive, with a hammerhead shark motif and a 1,000-meter water resistance.

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Aug 9, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Building the Foundation, Part 3: The In-House Movements of Nomos

Rome wasn’t built in a day — and neither was Rolex, Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre and other watch manufacturers praised for their vertical integration and lauded for their array of in-house calibers. While we all applaud the handful of brands that bring new and increasingly complicated calibers to market virtually every year, we also should take...

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Aug 6, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Siduna M3440 Professional Uni-Compax Chronograph

After covering Swedish startups Maen and Nezumi, I’ve been patiently watching the rise of other Scandinavian brands. This week we focus our eye on another as we spotlight Siduna and its first production watch: the M3440 Professional Uni-Compax Chronograph. The new piece is based upon a 1973 standard-issue military chronograph produced for the Swedish Air...

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Aug 5, 2018 by Caleb Anderson

From Fratello Watches

10 Classic Chronograph Movements

FratelloWatches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer's lists his personal Top 10 chronograph movements, including the Patek Philippe CHR 29-535 PS Q, the TAG Heuer Caliber 1969, Zenith El Primero, and others.

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Aug 2, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer