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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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JCK/COUTURE 2016:

Corum Golden Bridge Round: A New Take on a Horological Icon

Corum introduced its first Golden Bridge wristwatch — with its "baguette" movement and barrel-shaped case — in 1980. This year, the brand introduces the Golden Bridge Round, the very first version of this now-iconic timepiece in a round case.

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Jun 7, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

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

JCK/COUTURE 2016:

Alpina KM-710: A Modern Re-Edition of a Vintage Military Watch

The new Alpina KM-710, which debuted this week at the JCK watch and jewelry fair in Las Vegas, is a contemporary take on the naval service wristwatches that Alpina produced in the 1930s for the German military. Alpina was one of the Swiss watchmakers tasked by Germany’s Kriegsmarine (hence the “KM”) in the early 1930s...

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Jun 5, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

JCK/COUTURE 2016:

New Zenith Type 20 Pilot Watches Are Exclusive to North America

At Couture 2016 in Las Vegas, Zenith unveiled two new models in its popular Pilot Type 20 collection, both of which will be available exclusively at the brand's authorized retailers in the U.S. and Canada.

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Jun 4, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

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

JCK/COUTURE 2016:

Chopard Launches Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition

Chopard has released its latest limited-edition timepiece devoted to Italy's Mille Miglia classic car rally. The new Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition, a stainless steel chronograph limited to 1,000 pieces, was on display at this week's Couture watch and jewelry fair at the Wynn Las Vegas.

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Jun 3, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

JCK/COUTURE 2016:

Ball Trainmaster Manufacture Features New In-House Movement

Ball Watch Co. celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2016, the same year in which the brand has introduced its first in-house movement, Caliber RRM1101. The movement makes its debut in the new Ball Trainmaster Manufacture, on display this week at the JCK Watch and Jewelry fair in Las Vegas.

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Jun 2, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

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

A Spirited Timekeeper: Speake-Marin’s Rum Watch

Watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin has partnered with Wealth Solutions, a Poland-based collectors' club specializing in rare beverages and art, to create the limited-edition Speake-Marin Rum Watch, whose white-lacquered dial holds a tiny capsule of 1780 Harewood Rum, the oldest rum in the world.

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Jun 1, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

INDUSTRY NEWS

Citizen Acquires Frédérique Constant

For the second time in four years, Japan’s Citizen Watch Co. Ltd. has purchased a Swiss watchmaker. In May, Citizen agreed to buy Switzerland’s Frédérique Constant Holding SA and its three watch brands — Frédérique Constant, Alpina and the tiny Ateliers DeMonaco — for an undisclosed sum.

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May 31, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

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

INDUSTRY NEWS

Ronda Returns: Introducing the R150 Mecano Caliber

Ronda, the big Swiss quartz-movement maker, is back in the mechanical business after an absence of nearly 30 years. The company announced at a press conference at Baselworld 2016 in March the unveiling of the new Ronda Caliber R150, also called the “Mecano.”

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May 30, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox is a modern re-interpretation of the automatic Memovox alarm watch, released in 1956, which at the time was the very first automatic-powered alarm watch available. Here we compare the modern Ref. 1418430 with the original vintage watch.

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May 29, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

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

WATCH TO WATCH

Tuscan Treasure: Panerai Radiomir Firenze 3 Days Acciaio

Panerai unveiled a host of new timepieces at its "Dive Into Time" event in Florence last week. We turn our gaze to one of them, the Panerai Radiomir Firenze 3 Days Accaiaio - 47MM, a ticking, breathtakingly decorated tribute to the city of Florence, where the Panerai brand was born.

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May 27, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

From Watch-Insider.com:

Vacheron Constantin Adds World Time Watch to New Overseas Collection

A watch showing 37 zone-times, including zone-times offset by a half-hour or quarter-hour in relation to UTC time. That´s the ultimate travel companion!

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May 26, 2016 by Alexander Linz

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

MB&F Teams With Alain Silberstein for New Legacy Machine

MB&F collaborated with renowned French watch designer Alain Silberstein in 2009 on the HM2.2 "Black Box," the first MB&F "Performance Art" timepiece. Today, the brand announces the latest in the series — and one imbued even more deeply with Silberstein's distinctive design DNA — the MB&F LM1 Silberstein.

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May 25, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Richard Mille RM 35-02: The First Rafael Nadal Watch with Automatic Winding

As the French Open swings into high gear in Roland Garros, we take a look at the latest luxury sports watch designed specifically for one of tennis's greats, nine-time French Open champ, Rafael Nadal. The new watch, the Richard Mille RM 35-02, is the very first in the Nadal collection to feature an automatic movement.

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May 24, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5196

The Patek Philippe Calatrava series maintains an esteemed standing in the world of horology. Though we now know it through many different references, we will be focusing our "Vintage Eye" upon the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5196, a contemporary re-interpretation of the original design.

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May 22, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

PHOTO ESSAY

Kentucky Derby Weekend With the Longines Triple Crown Limited Edition: Scenes from Churchill Downs

Longines, the Swiss watch brand that is the official timekeeper of the Triple Crown, as well as a partner of numerous equestrian sporting events, commemorates American Pharoah's Triple Crown victory with a special timepiece: the Longines Conquest Classic Triple Crown Limited Edition.

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May 21, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TO WATCH

Montblanc TimeWalker Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept

The new Montblanc TimeWalker Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept features a world-first case material combo and innovative openworked design that make it one of the lightest mechanical timepieces in the world.

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May 19, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Preview: Ralph Lauren’s New 867 and RL Automotive 39-mm Models

Named after Ralph Lauren’s luxury flagship at 867 Madison Avenue in New York, the Ralph Lauren watch brand’s latest 867 models continue to feature a combination of Arabic and Roman numerals on their dials. The watch is going to be available in three sizes, 21.5-mm, 27.5-mm and 32-mm in diameter. The 27.5-mm and 32-mm men’s version...

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May 18, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

WatchTime’s May-June 2016 Issue is On Sale Now!

The May-June 2016 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now, featuring our test of the Panerai Luminor Submersible Flyback, complete coverage of the new timepieces from SIHH, a timeline tracing the history of the pilot watch, and more.

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May 17, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

PROMOTION

Video: TAG Heuer Takes Us Inside How a Chronograph Works

What are oscillating pinions and column wheels and how do they work together in a chronograph watch? In this exclusive video, we will find out from one of the movement designers of this year’s TAG Heuer 01 chronograph at TAG Heuer’s headquarters in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.

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May 17, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

Getting to Know Mido: 5 Swiss-Made Watches Under $2,500

Though it's been around since 1918, Mido has been largely under the radar in the U.S. despite strong popularity in Latin America. Here are five Mido watches from the brand's five major watch collections, all with Swiss-made mechanical movements, all priced under $2,500.

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May 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo