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Luxury in Steel: A History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus

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Borrowed Time: Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8

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Everything You Need to Know About the Apple Watch Series 4

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New Panerai Radiomir 1940 Editions With Vintage Pendulum Clock Dials

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Darkened for the Deep: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Carbon Editions

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HYT Skull 48.8 - Green

Colorful Craniums: HYT Skull 48.8 in Green, Red, Blue

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H. Moser Introduces a Hyper-Accurate Moon-Phase with a Vantablack Dial

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Interview with Felix Baumgartner of Urwerk

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Sotheby’s Autumn Sale Includes Unique Patek Philippe Reference 1518, Historical Rolexes, and Much More

Sotheby’s autumn sale of Important Watches on Sunday November 13 in Geneva will be spearheaded by the “Clarin Mustad 1518” – a unique Patek Philippe reference 1518 perpetual calendar chronograph that is estimated to sell for between $890,000 and $1,330,000. The sale also includes two Rolex wristwatches that belonged to leaders of the post-World War...

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Oct 14, 2011 by WatchTime

Promotion

Baume & Mercier’s new Clifton Baumatic: Lengthened Service Intervals

A mechanical watch movement is a complex mechanism comprising numerous mobile miniature components. Their perpetual interaction results in friction and wear ultimately influencing the smooth running of the movement. This is one of the reasons why watches have to be returned for regular service. The new Clifton Baumatic from Baume & Mercier with the maison’s...

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Oct 15, 2018 by WatchTime

Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX2 Grand Chronograph Limited Edition Inspired by Racing Driver Adrián Fernández

Jaeger-LeCoultre reaffirms its relationship with Aston Martin with the new AMVOX2 Grand Chronograph Limited Edition inspired by the international racing driver Adrián Fernández, the official driver for the Aston Martin Works Team. Fernández has an impressive racing resume, and the AMVOX2 impresses with its crystal-based chronograph activation system.

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Oct 13, 2011 by WatchTime

A. Lange & Söhne Achieves Record Prices at Auction

A. Lange & Söhne achieved three record sales at Sotheby’s “Important Watches” auction, held on October 6 in Hong Kong. The top selling pieces included a rare set of two limited edition Grand Lange 1 “Luna Mundi” wristwatches, a limited edition 1815 Moonphase “Homage to F. A. Lange” in honey gold, and a Lange Zeitwerk....

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Oct 12, 2011 by WatchTime

POLL:

Vote on the Winner of WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest #2

Capping off another successful WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest submission period, here are our top 10 images of the 300-plus wrist shots submitted to us through e-mail and Instagram over the past two weeks. Please vote on what you think is the best image based on composition, creativity, and image quality. The top five finishers will receive...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

Ebel 1911 BTR 137 100th Anniversary Limited Edition

To celebrate Ebel’s 100th anniversary, the 1911 BTR 137 chronograph will be issued in limited editions of 100 pieces in 18k 4N pink gold and 500 pieces in stainless steel. The 1911 BTR 137 is powered by Ebel Caliber 137 which is developed, assembled and tested in the brand’s workshops and certified by COSC. Find...

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Oct 11, 2011 by WatchTime

Frédérique Constant Heart Beat Manufacture GMT Automatic

Frédérique Constant Genève introduces its new Heart Beat Manufacture GMT Automatic. The new collection includes six models. Each model is a limited edition of 1,888 pieces in stainless steel and 188 pieces in 18k gold. Each model is powered by caliber FC-938 with a new second time zone functionality. Find wallpaper inside.

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Oct 10, 2011 by WatchTime

PROMOTION:

Gucci Presents #TimeToParr: An Uncommon Photographic Journey

Embracing Instagram’s creative landscape over the past three years with dedicated projects in which artists play with House motifs, Gucci has published and promoted these special works with a series of hashtags. Now, for the first time, the House is collaborating with a single artist on an Instagram project. Exploring the nature of time and...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

Linde Werdelin Launches SpidoLite II

Linde Werdelin creates modern, industrial-looking timepieces with complex, angular cases that combine Danish design and Swiss craftsmanship. The new SpidoLite II updates the original’s look and feel, adding a seconds subdial and a date display that uses a laser-engraved ring that blends very nicely with the dial. Find wallpaper and pricing inside.

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Oct 8, 2011 by WatchTime

Zenith Annual Calendar

Zenith’s new Captain Winsor Annual Calendar brings together two notable watchmaking achievements: the elegantly simple annual calendar complication designed by Ludwig Oechslin, curator of the Musée International d’Horlogerie (MIH), and Zenith’s famous 36,000 vph in-house El Primero chronograph. This piece marks the start of a collaboration between the MIH and the Manufacture Zenith. The movement...

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Oct 8, 2011 by WatchTime

MB&F Legacy Machine No. 1

Max Büsser & Friends is launching a new line of watches called Legacy Machines. Büsser says they will be designed as if MB&F existed 100 years ago. Legacy Machine No. 1 combines classic elements like a round case and a superlatively finished movement with MB&F’s trademark over-the-top horological creativity (or at least an over-the-top balance...

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Oct 7, 2011 by WatchTime

Tiger Woods Signs Endorsement Deal with Rolex

Today Tiger Woods and Rolex announced a new partnership that marks the return of Woods to the world of big-time endorsements. The deal follows TAG Heuer’s August decision to drop Woods as an ambassador, and it is the first major endorsement deal for Woods since the downfall that began in November, 2009.

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Oct 5, 2011 by WatchTime

Mystery :Watches A Crop of Crowns

In this mini-quiz, we present six watch images cropped to show you just the crown and a bit of the dial. No brand names are visible. Can you identify these watches? As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck!

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Oct 5, 2011 by WatchTime

Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd. Launches Tiffany Gallery Line

Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd. is launching a new line of Art Deco-inspired watches called Tiffany Gallery. The curved, polished, 18k red-gold case is available in three sizes: 19mm, 22mm and 26mm. The bezel and central hour track are set with full-cut diamonds – 109 are used on the 26mm model. The classic “exploding” Arabic numerals...

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Oct 3, 2011 by WatchTime

Vacheron Constantin Celebrates the Opening of its First US Boutique With Black-Tie Dinners

Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacture in continuous operation, celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever US boutique. Over three evenings, Juan Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin and Hugues de Pins, President of Vacheron Constantin North America welcomed invited guests to three black tie dinners featuring world-class chefs Eric Ripert, Thomas Keller and...

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Sep 29, 2011 by WatchTime

Hublot and Usain Bolt Raise Money for Kids

Hublot partnered with its living-legend ambassador Usain Bolt to celebrate its new Beverly Hills boutique and raise funds for a worthy cause through the “Hublot Race Challenge” and soiree. The Jamaican sprint star is not only an outstanding sportsman, but he shares Hublot’s dedication to the value of sharing to support those who are less...

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Sep 28, 2011 by WatchTime

A La Vieille Russie & Parmigiani Fleurier Present the Sandoz Collection in New York City

From October 26 – November 26, a selection of beautiful and rare pieces from the personal collection of Maurice Sandoz will be on display at A La Vieille Russie in New York City. The exhibition includes rare pieces by Fabergé, singular vintage pocket watches, modern Parmigiani timepieces, plus two new wristwatches from Parmigiani. Find complete...

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Sep 27, 2011 by WatchTime

Zenith Captain Winsor Annual Calendar Chronograph

Zenith’s new Captain Winsor Annual Calendar brings together two notable watchmaking achievements: the elegantly simple annual calendar complication designed by Ludwig Oechslin, curator of the Musée International d’Horlogerie (MIH), and Zenith’s famous 36,000 vph in-house El Primero chronograph. Find the details, along with pricing and wallpaper, inside.

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Sep 27, 2011 by WatchTime

Only Watch 2011 Raises €4,563,000 to Support Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research

The fourth edition of the biennial Only Watch Charity Auction was held at the Hotel Hermitage in Monaco on September 23, in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. The sale brought an outstanding €4,563,000, doubling the 2009 results. The auction room was full and the sale generated intense internet and telephone bidding...

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Sep 25, 2011 by WatchTime

Hublot Celebrates United States Liberty Medal Award

The Liberty Medal is given to men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure liberty to people around the globe. Past recipients include Nelson Mandela, Shimon Peres, Stephen Spielberg, Kofi Annan, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Bono. Hublot has partnered with The Constitution Center and the Liberty Medal to create a special...

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Sep 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Custom Bell & Ross Harley-Davidson to Tour U.S.

After an impressive third place finish in the Modified Harley-Davidson Class at the AMD World Championships in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 11, 2011. Shaw Harley-Davidson’s Bell & Ross inspired custom built Nascafe Racer will go on tour in the U.S. starting September 29. Find the dates and locations and wallpaper of the custom Harley...

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Sep 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Concord Launches Two New Neo-Black C2 Chronographs

Concord’s new C2 chronographs present the brand’s signature C1 design elements in a slightly smaller package. Where C1 chronographs come in at about 44 x 16.7 mm, the C2 measures a more manageable 43 x 12.75 mm. The prices are also smaller. The C2 debuts in October with two matte black models: one with red...

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Sep 22, 2011 by WatchTime

Luminox Supports 30-Mile Dive To Highlight Endangered Sharks; Launches Limited Edition Watches

On September 17, undersea explorer and combat diver Scott Cassell completed a 30-mile dive from Catalina Island to San Pedro, California. Scott’s goals: to call attention to endangered shark species that are approaching the edge of extinction, and to set a world distance record for the longest uninterrupted dive. Find specs and prices for the...

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Sep 21, 2011 by WatchTime