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The 40-mm Manero Flyback Chronograph in 5 New Colorways

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Geneva Watch Days 2022

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Tudor: the new Ranger

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Breitling: the new Superocean

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MB&F: LM Sequential EVO >>>

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Watches & Wonders 2022 >>>

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Oris: Teaming up With Chronos for a Special Edition >>>

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Omega and Swatch Join Forces for a New Collection >>>

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Certina: the DS-2 is Back >>>

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Bulgari: Creating the Octo Collection >>>

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Bell & Ross: Time for Instruments >>>

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Bovet: Driving the Battista Tourbillon >>>

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Omega: Reaching New Depths in 2022 >>>

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Mido Unveils the Commander Icône with Green Dial and Integrated Bracelet

Mido launches a new variant of the Commander Icône, designed in 1959 as a tribute to the Eiffel Tower and unchanged ever since, with an olive green sunray dial. This cool look is complemented by the satin-finished stainless-steel case with a diameter of 42mm and an integrated bracelet, which marks a first in this collection....

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Apr 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: Make All Watches Unisex

One of the things that have always struck me as very weird is watch brands telling us for which gender, specific models are. While this very well may help the marketing department target its efforts, why would you voluntarily limit to who you are selling your product to? Granted, not many men will be drawn...

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Apr 18, 2022 by Martin Green

Chiming the Hours: Chopard Unveils the L.U.C Strike One, a Passage au Sonnerie

The Chopard Manufacture celebrates the 25th anniversary of the L.U.C collection with a Sonnerie au Passage, which is limited to 25 pieces. The timepiece has its entrance in a rose gold case made of ethical gold with a diameter of 40mm and a svelte height of 9.86mm. The L.U.C Strike One, which chimes the hour on a patented...

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Apr 18, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Olive Green Meets Rose Gold in Patek Philippe’s Annual Calendar Ref. 5205

Since its launch in 2010, Patek Philippe’s Annual Calendar has been a staple in the world of high-end watchmaking. This ingenious calendar which only needs one correction of the date per year at the end of the month of February is from now on available in a new, intriguing colorway with an olive green dial enlivened...

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Apr 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

’80s Revival: Reviewing the Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 with UTC Module

With the Super Chronomat, Breitling revives a model from the 1980s – including a roller bracelet with an integrated GMT module. We give it a hands-on test in this feature from the WatchTime archives. When it comes to mechanical watches that were introduced in the ’80s, not that many models are still remembered today. But...

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Apr 17, 2022 by Jens Koch

IWC Expands Top Gun series with Latest Big Pilot’s Watch 43

IWC expanded the Top Gun collection with the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Top Gun at this year’s Watches & Wonders. This distinctly classic pilot’s watch is the first Top Gun Big Pilot’s Watch to take off in a 43-mm case. It is distinguished by its black zirconium oxide ceramic, a titanium case back, as well...

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Apr 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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Luxury With Utility: 4 Patek Philippe Watches with “Everyday” Complications

Patek Philippe is not all about high-end chronographs, perpetual calendars, and repeaters; the brand also offers many complicated timepieces that have plenty of everyday utility. We present a few of them here, in this feature from the WatchTime archives.

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Apr 16, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

Sponsored: eBay – How a Collector Found his “Grail Watch,” and Peace of Mind at the Same Time

Every 7 seconds, a watch is sold on eBay. If you’ve considered buying your next watch online, eBay has made the whole thing a little more enticing: As one of the world’s largest luxury watch marketplaces, eBay launched “Authenticity Guarantee” for watches in 2020, a post-sale authentication service for watches sold for $2,000 or more...

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Apr 16, 2022 by WatchTime

An Ode to Simplicity: Laurent Ferrier’s Classic Origin Blue

For fans of independent watchmaking, Laurent Ferrier’s Classic Origin minimalist sector-style dial has been one of the most attractive ones in three-hand timepieces in recent years. It is distinguished by four elongated hour markers and the fine “Assegai” hands as well as a bold subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. At this year’s Watches &...

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Apr 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Chopard Celebrates 25 Years with the Limited Edition L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer

In a tribute to the 25th anniversary of the L.U.C collection, Chopard intoduces the new L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer, a timepiece that is distinguished by many intriguing details. Limited to 50 pieces, it features a refined 18-carat hand-guilloché dial in forest green with the brand’s signature honeycomb pattern and an officer-type back cover that is adorned with...

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Apr 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Master Moon: Testing the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer

Omega kicked off the year 2021 with a bang by elevating the legendary Moonwatch to Master Chronometer. Although this watch is equipped with the latest movement technology, detailed observations in our test find that its exterior remains true to the design of the cult model. While Omega announced that it wanted to exclude the Moonwatch...

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Apr 15, 2022 by Martina Richter

IWC is Back in Black with the Chronograph 41 Top Gun Ceratanium

In addition to launching the new “Lake Tahoe” and “Woodland” editions in white and green ceramic, IWC completes the Top Gun collection with the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun. The watch marks the first 41mm chronograph in the collection and takes off in Ceratanium, an IWC development, which is as light and robust like titanium,...

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Apr 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Panerai Finds a Mid-Size with the Submersible Quaranta Quattro

So far, Panerai’s Submersible has been only available in the two cases sizes 47 and 42mm. At this year’s Watches & Wonders, a new case size that lies in-between has been added. As with most of Panerai’s references, it is expressed in name: Submersible Quaranta Quattro, which translates to 44mm. Apart from the size, the...

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Apr 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Worn & Wound’s Windup Watch Fair Returns This Month to San Francisco

Following the success of their New York event last fall, our friends over at Worn & Wound are launching their next fantastic event, the Windup Watch Fair in San Francisco. The fair and shopping event will be taking place once more in the Bay Area, from April 22 to 24, and will feature an array...

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Apr 14, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

What Is It Like To Visit Watches And Wonders?

With nearly 22,000 visitors, Watches & Wonders is the major event in the watch industry. However, when we look at the size of the market that they service, the fair is actually very exclusive, also for us as journalists, as of those 22,000, only a mere 1,000 are representatives of the press. So what is...

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Apr 13, 2022 by Martin Green

Revving Up For the Second Round: TAG Heuer Introduces The Carrera X Porsche Limited Edition at Watches & Wonders 2022

It’s been eagerly awaited by Porsche and TAG Heuer enthusiasts: A new TAG Heuer Carrera x Porsche that brings together the strong aesthetics and performance of the two partners. Picking up on the successful collaboration announced at last year’s Watches & Wonders, in 2022, a limited edition of a bold chronograph takes center stage. The TAG Heuer Carrera x...

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Apr 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Cartier Adds Tank Chinoise to Its Privé Collection

Every year Cartier presents an exclusive collector’s edition in the Cartier Privé. This line comprises of legendary watches of the Maison, available exclusively as limited editions. They combine the tradition of Cartier’s watchmaking art with the brand’s contemporary design language. Following the Crash, the Tank Cintrée, the Tonneau, the Tank Asymétrique and the Cloche de...

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Apr 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Touch of Dolce Vita: Baume & Mercier Adds to Riviera Fleet

Baume & Mercier has streamlined its product range putting four collections into the spotlight. The one that is likely to have the greatest impact upon the brand’s personality is probably the Riviera. Designed in 1973 by the legendary watch designer Gerald Genta who was also the mastermind behind the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and...

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Apr 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Seen at Inhorgenta Munich 2022: New Watches from Junghans, Mühle-Glashütte, and Sinn Spezialuhren

Inhorgenta Munich 2022 opened its doors this month from April 8 to 11. Almost 800 exhibitors showcased their latest products at this trade fair that is important for the DACH market—comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Although the event is best known as a platform for jewelry and design debutantes, it has also become increasingly important...

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Apr 12, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Universal Genius: Reviewing the Breitling Chronomat B01 Chronograph 42

The new Breitling Chronomat is an all-purpose sports watch that recalls the return of mechanical timekeeping in the 1980s and Breitling’s role as a chronograph pioneer. The unique Rouleaux bracelet brings a trendy retro look to the wrist, while modern manufacture Caliber 01 points the way toward the future. We review it in this feature...

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Apr 11, 2022 by Martina Richter