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Recap: WatchTime New York 2021 Wraps Up in Grand Fashion

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A. Lange & Söhne Blends Three Hallmarks in Zeitwerk Honeygold “Lumen”

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Three Timers in One: Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope

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Ocean of Blue: Seven New Bucherer Blue Watches at NYC Flagship

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IWC Launches New Timezoner Top Gun in Ceratanium

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Rocket Watch: How the Omega Speedmaster Became the Omega Moonwatch

Story of how the Omega Speedmaster watch, introduced in 1957, several years before human spaceflight, would later accompany a parade of space pioneers to the moon.

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Jun 24, 2016 by Jens Koch

Sponsored: Bulova Launches Bold at Heart Campaign in Celebration of its “History of Firsts”

With a history spanning more than 146 uninterrupted years, New York City-based Bulova has built its watchmaking legacy on its renowned “History of Firsts.” This fall, the brand once again reflects upon its nearly century-and-a- half-long role as a boundary pusher, soulfully refocusing on its historic renown among consumers for integrity, ingenuity, and innovation in...

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Dec 6, 2021 by WatchTime

WATCH TO WATCH

Hublot Big Bang Unico Usain Bolt: Two New Limited Editions

Hublot released its first King Power watch dedicated to champion Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt in 2012, ahead of the London games. This year, in advance of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the company is launching two more, this time from Hublot's iconic Big Bang collection.

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Jun 23, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Live Photos & Video

Up Close with the Seiko Credor Tourbillon

In its 135-year history, which includes a long tradition of creating mechanical movements, Seiko has never made a tourbillon watch, until this year. Seiko announced at Baselworld 2016 that it aims to build worldwide recognition for its mechanical movements, hoping to create the same profile it enjoys for its electronic watchmaking capabilities. The new Credor...

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Jun 23, 2016 by Carol Besler

Sponsored: Glashütte Original Launches the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date in Blue

First launched in 2014 to critical acclaim, the Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date has gone on to become a true retro classic. Defined by its charming square style, versatility on the wrist, and refined execution, the vintage-inspired chronograph is firmly established as an interesting and attractive option within the German watchmaker’s diverse and eye-catching...

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Dec 3, 2021 by WatchTime

American Exclusive

Ultimate Transparency for $1.1 Million: Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon Sapphire

When Greubel Forsey introduced its first Double Tourbillon 30º Technique watch, its goal was simple: construct the watch so that the wearer could observe the movement parts and their interactions with as unobstructed a view as possible. With the newest version, the Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30º Technique Sapphire, the brand takes the concept to its logical conclusion.

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Jun 22, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Automatic for the People: 7 Mechanical Watches Under $2,000

We've compiled a list of affordable watches with automatic movements - from brands like Tissot, Ball, Raymond Weil and others - that won't break the bank.

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Jun 22, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

Sponsored: Striving for Innovation and Value, Mancheront Debuts its Sports-Ready Pacer

True innovation in the sub-$1,000 price range for mechanical watches – in particular for sports-focused ones – is a rare feat. That is, of course, unless you are Sydney-based Mancheront, a new watch brand making its global debut with a modern timepiece that works to perfectly pair useful and novel design with robust, value-driven watchmaking....

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Dec 1, 2021 by WatchTime

Perrelet Teams Up with Actor Sung Kang

Cars, Coffee and a Limited-Edition Perrelet Turbine

Best known for his role in the Fast & Furious franchise, actor Sung Kang’s latest role involves assisting the Swiss watch brand Perrelet in developing a new limited-edition watch model based on the existing Perrelet Turbine, the first of which was first introduced in 2009.

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Jun 21, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Alpina Seastrong Diver Heritage

The Alpina Seastrong Diver Heritage is based heavily on a vintage dive watch released by Alpina 50 years earlier, the Alpina “10,” one of the first to feature a "Super Compressor" case design.

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Jun 20, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Back for Another Round, CODE41 Launches the NB24 Edition 2 with an Exclusive Swiss Caliber

When Lausanne-based CODE41 launched the NB24 Chronograph in 2021, the watch made significant waves with the exceptional level of technicality and expertise it represented for its price— a defining combination of traits that has characterized each of the brand’s timepieces. Led by the value proposition of its avant-garde design, the NB24 struck a serious chord...

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Nov 25, 2021 by WatchTime

Celebrating the Summer Solstice

7 New Calendar Watches from SIHH 2016

It's February 29, and in honor of this extra day on the 2016 calendar, we've gathered seven calendar watches that were introduced at this year's SIHH watch fair in Geneva. Scroll down to see the watches, and don't forget to reset your own watch (if necessary) at midnight tonight!

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Jun 20, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Sound Check:

6 Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters in Action (Video)

We recently had the rare opportunity to watch six Patek Philippe minute repeaters in action. All of them chime three distinctly different sounds: the hours are signaled by a low tone, the quarter-hours by a sequence of two tones, and the minutes by a high tone. Check them out in these exclusive videos.

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Jun 19, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

Sponsored: Citizen Ushers In “Purposeful Power” Campaign with Limited-Edition Promaster Navihawk

Citizen Watch Company has launched a new brand campaign, focused on its groundbreaking Eco-Drive technology, to remind consumers of the Japanese watchmaker’s core values and to re-emphasize its commitment to environmental sustainability. Dubbed “Purposeful Power,” the campaign kicks off with the release of an exciting new watch from its Promaster series, the Limited Edition Navihawk....

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Nov 24, 2021 by WatchTime

Close-Up: Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Astromystérieux

Cartier, famed for its so-called “mystery clocks,” lately has been transferring that technology to wristwatches. The Rotonde de Cartier Astromystérieux, introduced at this year's SIHH, is Cartier’s third “mystery” wristwatch, after the Mysterious Hour and Mysterious Double Tourbillon.

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Jun 18, 2016 by WatchTime

Customize it for Father’s Day: Three Brands Offering DIY (Design It Yourself) Watch Models

Many watch brands offer some type of personalization, most often the option of an engraving on the caseback. But what if you want to choose your own combination of case materials, dial layout, or even the color of the hands? Here are three watch brands, in three styles and price ranges — that go the extra bespoke mile.

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Jun 17, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: Past Meets Present in New Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

Pioneering Swiss watchmaker Rado has deemed 2021 “a year of hope and reinvention,” and chosen it for the launch of an unprecedented, revolutionary timepiece. The Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic is the culmination of many years of research and development that seamlessly fits within the history and tradition of the Captain Cook watch. This latest watch...

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Nov 23, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH REVIEW

Borrowed Time: Bulgari Octo Ultranero Velocissimo Chronograph

Bulgari’s “buzz” watch from this year’s Baselworld was undoubtedly — and deservedly — the groundbreaking Octo Minute Repeater, which set a new record for thinness in its category. However, not to be overlooked was the brand’s new Octo Ultranero collection (we covered it here), with its handsome combinations of black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) and rose-gold...

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Jun 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Hands-On with a $1.8-Million Watch

A Rare Encounter with the Breguet No.5

The Breguet No.5 is is a faithful replica of a vintage pocketwatch that was finished by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1794.

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Jun 15, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

Omega Planet Ocean Collection Expands With “Deep Black” Ceramic Models

Just months after Omega fitted its Seamaster Planet Ocean dive watch collection with new models that feature the Omega Master Chronometer certification, the Bienne-based watchmaker this week again expands the Omega Planet Ocean range with four black-ceramic-cased models.

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Jun 14, 2016 by Michael Thompson

Armin Strom Launches Limited-Edition Watch for IndyCar Driver Max Chilton

Swiss skeleton-watch specialist Armin Strom celebrates its sponsorship of British IndyCar driver Max Chilton with the Max Chilton Edition Edge Double Barrel, a limited edition of only eight pieces.

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Jun 13, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Cartier Tortue

The Cartier Tortue watch, designed personally by Louis Cartier, was characterized by its tortoise-inspired shape, which stood in stark contrast to the predominantly round watches of the time. We compare modern and vintage examples of this iconic Cartier watch.

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Jun 12, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

Lots of Smarts: New Smartwatches Abound in 2016

There were smartwatches aplenty at Baselworld 2016. But were there enough? Here's a look at new smartwatches from Tissot, Casio, Nixon, and more.

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Jun 11, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

By Land, By Sea, and By Air: Three New Breitling Watches

Breitling has launched a trio of new luxury sports watches — one each in its Breitling for Bentley, Superocean, and Chronoliner collections —all suited for adventure, whether you're on the road, under the waves, or in the air.

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Jun 10, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TO WATCH

Citizen Eco-Drive One: The World’s Thinnest Light-Powered Analog Timepiece

To mark the 40th anniversary of the launch of its proprietary Eco-Drive quartz technology, Citizen has created an extraordinarily thin watch with a case just 2.98 mm thick. The watch, called Citizen Eco-Drive One, is the world’s thinnest light-powered analog watch.

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Jun 9, 2016 by WatchTime

Watch Review

Out of This World: Reviewing the Seiko Astron GPS Watch

Read WatchTime's in-depth review of the Seiko Astron GPS solar watch, an analog, solar-powered watch that receives GPS satellite signals and adjusts to the precise local time anywhere on Earth, with original photographs by Robert Atkinson.

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Jun 8, 2016 by WatchTime