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Glashütte Original Sixties Collection Celebrates Germany’s Watchmaking Rebirth

The Glashütte Original Senator Sixties line was first presented in 2007 as a contemporary interpretation of timepieces from the 1960s era, specifically inspired by historic GUB Automat and Spezimatic models – paying homage to the brand’s rich German heritage. Prior to becoming Glashütte Original, Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB) was formed in 1951 as a fusion of...

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Jul 30, 2015 by Jason Pitsch

Sponsored: Turn Your Watch Collection into a Revolving Line of Credit

Quickly gaining access to capital can be a critical step in securing fast-moving opportunities and solving circumstantial problems. Luxury watches are a valuable asset for many collectors, though most financial institutions don’t accept them as loan collateral. The ability to gain access to the equity stored in these watches without selling them is a largely...

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Aug 18, 2022 by WatchTime

The Triple Crown Winners’ Circle Watch: Longines Conquest Classic Moonphase

We present the Longines Conquest Classic Moonphase, a recent addition to Longines Classic Conquest collection and a Triple Crown Winners' Circle Watch.

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Jul 30, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Bell & Ross Unveils BR 01 Skull Bronze Tourbillon for Only Watch 2015

For its contribution to this year’s upcoming Only Watch auction of unique timepieces, Bell & Ross has created a bronze-cased version of its BR 01 Tourbillon, which also features a hand-engraved Jolly Roger image on its dial. Scroll down to read more on this one-of-a-kind watch that blends materials from the golden age of piracy...

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Jul 29, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: The Re-Edition of the First G-Shock Gets a New Color Variant

Unlike the MRG-B5000B, which was closely based on the first-generation model and whose dial used the key G-Shock color of red, the defining tone of the new MRG-B5000BA is blue. The concept behind the design is the “ao-zumi” (blue ink) used in Japanese calligraphy. The deep blue creates a mood of peace and serenity quite...

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Aug 15, 2022 by WatchTime

Hublot Classic Fusion House of Mandela

As most watch enthusiasts are probably aware, Hublot has released a slew of limited-edition “tribute” watches over the past several years, many of them devoted to high-profile athletes. Among the superstars who have been honored with a personalized Hublot timepiece have included Formula One champ Aryton Senna, Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt, soccer legend Pelé, and...

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Jul 28, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

The WatchTime Q&A: Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontrué

Recently, Germany-based watch blogger Zurab Zazashvili sat down for dinner and an extensive interview with Jean-Marc Pontrué, CEO of the haute-de-gamme Swiss watch brand Roger Dubuis. In this Q&A feature conducted for WatchTime.com, Pontrué covers a variety of subjects, including the brand’s recent focus on skeletonization and its dedication to achieving the Geneva Hallmark for...

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Jul 24, 2015 by WatchTime

Dive Watch Wednesday: New Dials for the Sinn T1 and T2

German watch manufacturer Sinn just released a blue-dial option for the brand’s only dive watches with titanium cases, the Sinn T1 (45-mm diameter and water-resistant to 1,000 meters) and Sinn T2 (41-mm diameter and water-resistant up to 2,000 meters). Both were introduced in 2013, at the time only available with black dials. Both the T1...

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Jul 22, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Power Reserve Automatic Bronzo (Video)

Among Panerai’s Luminor Submersible collection of military-style diving watches, the one that most evokes the brand’s Italian navy origins is the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Power Reserve Automatic Bronzo 47 mm, with its dark, military green dial and bronze case. Bronze is a material readily associated with sailing, diving, and other nautical pursuits due...

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Jul 22, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Breitling for Bentley B06 S (Updated with Prices)

Breitling has had a busy 2015, introducing — among other products — an all-new aviation-inspired collection (the Chronoliner); the vintage-styled Transocean Chronograph 1915; and the Galactic Unitime model with an all-new in-house movement. As it does most years, the brand also added to its automotive-influenced Breitling for Bentley collection. This week’s Watch to Watch, the...

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Jul 20, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Monochrome Monday: Hands-on with the Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Complet

This year Montblanc introduced the entirely new Heritage Chronométrie collection, which immediately sparked interest from collectors. The collection features classic looks, classic complications, and even classically sized watches. The Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Complet is also part of this new collection, featuring a quantième complet – “complete calendar” in English – in a beautiful 40-mm...

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Jul 20, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

The Eyes Have It: Testing the Maurice Lacroix Pontos S

The Maurice Lacroix Pontos S is a looker. Is the beauty more than skin deep? We find out in this in-depth watch test, with original photography by Robert Atkinson. There’s an old saying in watch retailing that you only have to sell the dial. That may apply more often to novices than to readers of...

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Jul 18, 2015 by WatchTime

Watch Experts Network: Chopard Mille Miglia 2015 Race Edition – Watch Review by Escapement

Angus Davies reviews the Chopard Mille Miglia 2015 Race Edition, an ebullient version of the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control, launched earlier this year at Baselworld 2015. This watch joins a long line of octane-rich timepieces referencing the Swiss luxury brand’s role as official timekeeper of the iconic 1,000-mile race from Brescia to Rome and...

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Jul 18, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

Fratello Friday: Our Top 7 Favorite Watches from Only Watch 2015

At the 6th edition of the biennial Only Watch charity auction we will see as many as 42 unique timepieces going under the hammer. That’s nine more than in the last Only Watch auction in 2013. Without any doubt the stainless steel Patek Philippe Grande Complication (tourbillon, minute repeater and perpetual calendar with moon-phase) with...

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Jul 17, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

Seiko Unveils Grand Seiko 55th Anniversary Spring Drive Chrono Limited Edition

Seiko released its first Grand Seiko wristwatch in 1960. This year, to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Japanese brand’s most haute watch collection, Seiko has introduced a new, limited-edition Grand Seiko, equipped with its proprietary Spring Drive chronograph movement. Like many other timepieces on the market these days, the Grand Seiko 55th Anniversary Spring...

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Jul 16, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Dive Watch Wednesday: Introducing the Technos Acqua 800 ATM

The recently revived, Brazilian-owned Swiss watch brand Technos seems to be focusing on dive watches for the Brazilian market — at least to judge by its URL and the language used on its website — and it looks like the brand is quite serious about them. Here’s a glimpse of its flagship model, the Acqua. The...

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Jul 15, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

WatchTime’s July-August Issue is On Sale Now!

The July-August 2015 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also in the WatchTime online shop), featuring our cover story on the new Breitling Navitimer 01 46 mm, our massive report on the new watches launched at Baselworld 2015, tests of new models from Jaeger-LeCoultre and Nomos, and more. Scroll down for highlights from the issue…

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Jul 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Hamilton Pan Europ H-30

We showcase the Hamilton Pan Europ H-30; this watch debuted recently with a modern-day movement boasting an 80-hour power reserve.

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Jul 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

The WatchTime Q&A: Omega CEO Stephen Urquhart on James Bond, Modern Moonwatches, and Master Chronometers

Omega is having a big year in 2015, as evidenced by the Swiss brand’s big announcement of its all-new quality hallmark, the Master Chronometer certificate, and the first watch to pass its stringent standards, the new Globemaster; the further expansion of its popular Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon collection; and the release of yet...

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Jul 13, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Christophe Claret: Playing The Odds

Complications specialist Christophe Claret has been designing movements for more than 25 years, but it wasn’t until 2009 that he created a watch collection bearing his own name. The 65 complicated movements he has designed over the years were mostly commissioned by other brands, including Ulysse Nardin, Harry Winston, Maîtres du Temps, and many others....

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Jul 12, 2015 by Alexander Krupp

For Art’s Sake: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Artistica Collection

Jaeger-LeCoultre fans are familiar with the brand’s Hybris Mechanica series of high-complication watches. Last year, Jaeger introduced that series’ high-craft counterpart, a collection called Hybris Artistica that showcases decorating skills like engraving, enameling, gem-setting and marquetry. “We believe that aesthetics are as important for a watch as technical mastery,” says Stéphane Belmont, international marketing director....

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Jul 11, 2015 by WatchTime

Rolex Modernizes the Day-Date with a New Size and Caliber

Originally introduced in 1956, the Rolex Day-Date was the last flagship model Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf created, and it is considered to be his ultimate achievement. We give you the details on the modernized version of the "President's watch," the Rolex Day-Date.

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Jul 10, 2015 by Jason Pitsch