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Meet the 84 Shortlisted Watches in the 2021 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

The 2021 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horologerie de Geneve (GPHG) has just announced the shortlisted (pre-selected) watches that will be competing for an award in one of the 14 categories (as well as for the “Aiguille d’Or” award, which recognizes the overall best watch among all the entrants). “Building on the contribution of over 500 significant...

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Sep 8, 2021 by Roger Ruegger

Hands-On with the Next Generation of Tudor Black Bay Chronographs

Tudor can always be counted on to make a splash at international watch events, and that held true once more at this year’s virtual Watches & Wonders fair, during which the brand released the latest updates to its ever-popular Black Bay collection. Leading the charge were two new precious-metal editions of the smaller-sized Black Bay...

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Aug 16, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: ShopWorn Sets a New Standard for Seasonal Luxury

The popular retail site ShopWorn has quickly become the go-to resource for watches, jewelry and accessories from A-list brands like Breitling, Carl F. Bucherer, Hamilton, and others. Here’s a look at 10 timepieces you won’t want to miss. Status watches stand apart among luxury brands in at least one crucial element for consumers: They’re not...

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Jun 21, 2021 by WatchTime

Panerai Explores New Reaches of Sustainability with 98.6%-Recycled Submersible eLAB-ID Concept Watch

Like many other industries, the luxury watch world has embraced environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and sustainable materials in recent years, particularly brands strongly associated with diving and the sea — from Breitling’s use of ECONYL straps crafted from recycled fishing nets, to Oris’s recycled PET casebacks on its Clean Ocean Limited Edition, all the way...

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May 2, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Rizzoli’s Timepiece Trilogy Lifts Off with AIR TIME: Watches Inspired by Aviation, Aeronautics, & Pilots, Authored by WatchTime’s Bernardo

In 2016, luxury author Aaron Sigmond released DRIVE TIME: Watches Inspired by Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Racing, kicking off a trilogy of hardcover monographs devoted to comprehensively covering the most popular segments of the luxury watch world. Sigmond teamed with WatchTime’s own Mark Bernardo for the second book in the Timepiece Trilogy, SEA TIME: Watches Inspired...

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Apr 3, 2021 by WatchTime

TimeOut With WatchTime Returns This Thursday, March 18!

This coming Thursday, March 18, at 12:00 PM EST, WatchTime hosts the third in our series of “TimeOut” virtual presentations, presented on Zoom, in which WatchTime editors and contributors discuss, debate, and shed light on all subjects related to watches and the watch industry. In the upcoming session, WatchTime Editor-in-Chief Roger Ruegger and Senior Editor...

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Mar 15, 2021 by WatchTime

Highlights from WatchTime’s March-April 2021 Issue, On Sale Now

The March-April issue of WatchTime is available at retailers (and in our online store) today. Among the highlights of the issue are a cover feature spotlighting the newest additions to Bulgari’s record-breaking Octo Finissimo range; a journey through Longines’ history of making timepieces for pioneering aviators; a comprehensive review of TAG Heuer’s recently released Carrera...

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Mar 9, 2021 by WatchTime

2020, The Watch Year in Review: 10 Captivating Chronographs

It goes without saying: 2020 was far from an ideal year for most of us. Looking back, however, it was also a year that brought many noteworthy watch launches despite the huge obstacles posed by the pandemic and its effects on the world economy. As we look ahead hopefully to 2021, it’s time for our...

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Dec 27, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

2020, The Watch Year in Review: 10 Dynamic Dive Watches

It goes without saying: 2020 was far from an ideal year for most of us. Looking back, however, it was also a year that brought many noteworthy watch launches despite the huge obstacles posed by the pandemic and its effects on the world economy. As we look ahead hopefully to 2021, it’s time for our...

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Dec 26, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

BANG FOR THE BUCK

Ticking Admission Tickets: 10 Entry-Level Mechanical Watches

Every watch collection has to start somewhere, and often that initial watch purchase is on a somewhat restricted budget. Here's an introduction to entry-level mechanical watches from 10 brands. To narrow the field down, we only considered men’s watches with a case diameter of 37 mm or greater.

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Nov 20, 2020 by Alexander Krupp

GPHG 2020: The Winning Watches

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) — often called “The Oscars of Watchmaking” — just wrapped up in Geneva, and here’s the complete list of winners from this year’s edition:  Category Winner Link Grand Prix Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept  Profile Innovation Prize Parmigiani Fleurier Hijri Perpetual Calendar Profile Audacity Prize H. Moser & Cie...

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Nov 12, 2020 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Diver Net: A Concept Watch Born Beneath the Ocean

Ulysse Nardin, a watch manufacturer known since its inception in 1846 for its close connection to seafaring, has in recent years demonstrated a commitment to ocean-related environmental initiatives. Its latest concept watch represents not only the manufacture’s most aggressive effort yet in combating marine pollution, but also a true first in the watch industry: the...

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Nov 3, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: eBay Launches “Authenticity Guarantee” for Watch Buyers

If you’ve considered buying your next watch online, eBay just made it a little more enticing. One of the world’s largest luxury watch marketplaces has launched its new  “Authenticity Guarantee,” a post-sale authentication service for all watches sold for $2,000 or more in the U.S. Offering meticulous inspection and verification by independent experts, eBay’s Authenticity...

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Oct 30, 2020 by WatchTime

Highlights from WatchTime’s September-October 2020 Issue, On Sale Now

The September-October issue of WatchTime is available at retailers and in our online shop) today. Among the highlights of the issue are a showcase of the new Omega Constellation Gents collection; tests and reviews of new watches from Breitling, Seiko, A. Lange & Söhne, Oris, and more; an in-depth exploration of the new, independent Accutron...

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Sep 8, 2020 by Mark Bernardo