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Patek Philippe Chimes in the Holidays

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Blancpain Air Command Titanium Joins The Collection

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Vacheron Constantin Unveils Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface

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Panerai Goes Smaller in 40-mm Luminor Marina Quaranta

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JCK 2015: Ball Watch Engineer II Volcano Features New Antimagnetic Case

In 2014, Ball Watch broke new ground in antimagnetic watch technology with the introduction of its Engineer II Magneto S, a watch that featured an inner shield, made of a patented alloy called “mumetal,” which protected its mechanical movement from the adverse effects of magnetic fields. This year, the company takes the concept a step...

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May 31, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Couture 2015: Bell & Ross Courts Cigar Aficionados with Vintage WW1 Edición Limitada

One of the most anticipated events at each year’s JCK and Couture watch and jewelry shows in Las Vegas is Bell & Ross’s Friday evening cocktail party at its villa in the Wynn. And one of my annual traditions is enjoying a fine cigar — rolled on the premises by a skilled torcedor — with...

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May 30, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

JCK 2015: Bovet’s New Virtuoso VII Takes the Stage in Vegas

Bovet Fleurier introduced the first two pieces in its Complications collection in 2014. The third makes its debut at this week’s JCK Watch and Jewelry show at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The new watch has a mouthful of a moniker — Bovet Amadeo Fleurier Virtuoso VII Retrograde Perpetual Calendar— and its complexity is...

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May 29, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Temptation Thursday: The IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Edition “75th Anniversary”

Sometimes, I talk too fast and too much, especially when I’m holding an incredible timepiece in my hands. My problem is that when confronted with something stimulating, the words in my head effervesce and brim over like Champagne emanating from a bottle held aloft by a victorious motorsports champion. I struggle to contain my enthusiasm...

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May 28, 2015 by Angus Davies

Debuting at Couture 2015: Porsche Design Chronotimer Series 1

Sports watches with titanium cases are now de rigeur for many luxury brands, but few may realize how revolutionary such a watch seemed back in 1980, when Porsche Design launched the very first such timepiece, the Titanium Chronograph. The new Porsche Design watch collection, called Chronotimer Series 1, which debuts at this week’s Couture watch...

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May 27, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Dive Watch Wednesday: 10 Mechanical Dive Watches for Women

Dive watches tend to be among the chunkier types of timepieces, which has always made it difficult to find one small enough to be suitable for most ladies‘ wrists — whether you’re choosing for yourself or as a gift for that special someone above and below the water. It gets even more complicated if you...

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May 27, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Master Makeover: Testing the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

In recent years, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra watch was upgraded to the brand’s in-house Caliber 8500. Find out in this watch test feature how the timepiece fares under WatchTime’s exacting scrutiny.

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May 27, 2015 by Alexander Krupp

Watch Insider’s Top 10 Watches Under €10K With In-House Movements

Top 10 list reveals which watch brands offer affordable models with in-house movements. Included are brands such as Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, Zenith and others.

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May 26, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Sponsored: Power or Precision? An Insider’s Look at F.P. Journe (Part 1)

Ten years ago, when F.P. Journe introduced his Chronomètre Souverain, his goal was to achieve a true Chronometer status. Precision has always been the essence of Mr. Journe’s quest. His two first attempts were the Remontoir d’Egalité that regulates the flow of energy in his Tourbillon, and the Resonance movement that compensates for the movement...

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May 25, 2015 by Advertising Department

Pierre Jaquet-Droz, Marvel Maker: The Man Behind Today’s Jaquet-Droz Watch Brand

You’ve heard of the brand. Here’s a look at the man. We explore the fascinating life of the pioneering watchmaker whose ideas live on in the modern Jaquet Droz watch brand.

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May 24, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

A Chrono of its Own: Testing the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Column-Wheel Chronograph

In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we test Girard-Perregaux’s 1966 Column-Wheel Chronograph, powered by the brand’s recently introduced in-house Caliber GP03800. Scroll down to read the complete review, with original photos by OK-Photography. Two years ago, Girard-Perregaux added an in-house, integrated chronograph model to its 1966 collection. It contains a new movement, the manually...

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May 23, 2015 by Julia Knaut

Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher

Wednesday in Givrins, Switzerland at the Corinna Schumacher CS Ranch, Audemars Piguet unveiled its latest concept watch: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher. Scroll down to learn more.

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May 22, 2015 by Robert Velasquez

Watch Insider: My Top 10 Swatch Watches Of The Year

WatchTime writer reveals his top 10 Swatch watches - including such models as the Skybond, Nitespeed and Swatch Sistem51 - from the brand's recent releases.

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May 22, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Close-Up: The Redesigned Breitling Avenger II Collection

We take a look at how Breitling has developed its Breitling Avenger II series - which includes two chronographs, one divers' watch, and one GMT watch - to be "even more technical, functional, and sophisticated."

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May 21, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Jaeger-LeCoultre Hosts WatchTime and Friends At Miami Design District Boutique

Around 30 WatchTime readers in the Miami area, plus their spouses or significant others, were the guests of Jaeger-LeCoultre North America at the company’s boutique in Miami’s bustling Design District on May 14. Jaeger invited the group for a special presentation of new Jaeger-LeCoultre models unveiled at the SIHH salon in Geneva in January. Philippe...

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May 21, 2015 by Joe Thompson

Dive Watch Wednesday: Hands-on with the Clerc Hydroscaph Chronograph

In 2008, Geneva-based brand Clerc launched a dive watch that was rather different from anything else in the category: The Clerc Hydroscaph introduced, among other features, a unique, octagonal bezel design and an unusual locking mechanism to operate it. It also features an ultra-complex case construction and flexible lugs. Three years later, the increasingly prominent...

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May 20, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

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

The May-June issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also in the WatchTime online shop), featuring our test of the Omega Seamaster 300, our in-depth coverage of the new watches that debuted at SIHH 2015, a rundown of smartwatches from Baselworld, and more. Scroll down for highlights from the issue…

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May 19, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Monochrome Monday: Reviewing the Parmigiani Tonda Metrographe

Parmigiani is a relatively new name in the world of high-end timepieces. The brand has remained a niche player for its first 18 years, and has focused exclusively on the absolute top end of haute horlogerie. Just think of Parmigiani’s Bugatti watches, its minute repeaters (see here and here) and the recently introduced skeleton version...

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May 18, 2015 by Brice Goulard

Watch Test: Porsche Design P’6620 Dashboard

Read WatchTime's test of the Porsche Design P'6620 Dashboard chronograph watch.

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May 18, 2015 by Alexander Krupp

Greubel Forsey Takes a Subtler Approach with its Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision

The name Greubel Forsey conjures up many images among horological connoisseurs but classically simple dials and elegantly thin cases are probably not among them — at least until now. With the release of the Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision, the 11-year-old brand founded by Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey proves that it can do...

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May 17, 2015 by Mark Bernardo