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FEATURE

Field Ready: The Complicated Story of the Simple Field Watch

How the field watch journeyed from saving lives in the hellish trenches of World War I to decorating the wrists of fashionably rugged-looking civilians a century later is a rather befuddling tale. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, correspondent Allen Farmelo takes us through it.

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May 10, 2024 by Allen Farmelo

Green Rambles: The Fun of the Less Expensive

In addition to a journalist, I am also a watch collector, and a fortunate one. Over the years, I had the privilege of being the custodian of some great watches. Combine that with being able to see the most outstanding new watches as being a WatchTime journalist, and you have a recipe to get very,...

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Mar 25, 2024 by Martin Green

PORTFOLIO

Splash! A Plunge Into the Colorful World of Watersports Watches

Take the plunge with us into the colorful world of water sports in our latest dip into the WatchTime Archives! Here you can find professional instruments with appealing technologies, styles, and prices. In this article, we present divers’ watches without complex additional functions (e.g., chronographs) because the watches listed here are designed to focus your...

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Mar 20, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

The Pulse Of Time: Longines’ Ultra-Chron

This article was originally published in the November/December 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. The heart of the Longines Ultra-Chron beats 10 times per second. Both the high-frequency automatic Caliber L836.6 and the design of this dive watch are inspired by the original Longines Ultra-Chron Diver from 1968, which was the first dive watch...

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Mar 12, 2024 by Martina Richter

Air, Land, and Sea: Breitling vs. IWC

This article was originally published in the May/June 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. IWC and Breitling have different ideas about how a pilots’ watch should be designed. Both brands rely heavily on their own in-house traditions. At IWC, the Big Pilot’s Watch from 1940 stands front and center — IWC and other manufacturers supplied...

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Mar 11, 2024 by Jens Koch

The Second Debut, the Aquastar Deepstar II

This article was originally published in the January/February 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine.  In 2020, Swiss dive watch specialist Aquastar was relaunched with the simultaneous return of a slightly larger version of the Deepstar chronograph from the ‘60s (see February 2021 issue). Since November 2021, the brand’s first three-hand watch is offering a much...

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Feb 11, 2024 by Roger Ruegger

Competition in the Sea: Rolex vs. Omega Dive Watches

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally digitally published in July 2022. Rolex and Omega are renowned and admired for their dive watches. In direct comparison, which one of the two leading brands dives deeper, offers more value for the money and performs better? The Submariner divers’ watch has been one of...

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Jan 28, 2024 by Jens Koch

Customizing Time: The Art of the Personalized Watch

As more and more of today’s consumers look for watches that make a truly personal statement, the art of customization is in rising demand. In this feature from the archives, WatchTime contributor and author Roberta Naas offers one of the most comprehensive looks at customizing time. It’s been a centuries-old trend in clothing: bespoke tailoring...

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Jan 28, 2024 by WatchTime

Blue Lagoon: Testing the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in June 2022. Tudor has expanded its popular Black Bay Fifty-Eight series of dive watches. One of the latest additions is a blue version with a manufacture caliber and a moderately sized 39-mm case that won the “Challenge” watch award at the 2020 Grand...

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Jan 18, 2024 by Jens Koch

That’s Crazy! Six Watches with Wildly Expressive Designs

Meet the craziest watches of recent years in our latest visit to the WatchTime Archives. These models go far beyond the usual idea of “steel, round and three hands.” Comic Hero: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying Tourbillon In 2021, AP’s President François-Henry Bennahmias announced the collaboration between his watchmaking company and the...

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Dec 27, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

Sponsored: As if it Couldn’t Get Better, Oceaneva Unveils a 1250M Titanium GMT

Oceaneva is swiftly rising to the forefront of the luxury timepiece industry, outperforming more established names in terms of specs, price and value proposition. The brand has recently launched a Titanium GMT on pre-sale for an astonishing $349. To label this as extraordinary would be an understatement. The new Oceaneva Titanium GMT series showcases unique...

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Nov 9, 2023 by WatchTime

Green Rambles: Buying Your Childhood Heroes

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in Fall 2022. I still have very vivid memories of the first watches that caught my eye, all those years ago when I was about to set my first steps in the world of watches. I never bought them, as at the time I...

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Oct 10, 2023 by Martin Green

Introducing the Tissot Heritage 1938 Automatic COSC

Tissot is one of the great names in Swiss watchmaking, with a history spanning over 160 years. Founded in 1853 in the town of Le Locle in the Jura region, the company has consistently drawn attention with pioneering technology, such as the first antimagnetic wristwatch in 1930 and the first timepiece with touch technology just...

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Sep 29, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

MB&F Launches M.A.D.1 Edition Green, Public Availability via 2-Week Raffle

MB&F announced today the M.A.D.1 Green, a third edition of the M.A.D.1 wristwatch it first disclosed in June 2021 under a separate label, M.A.D.Editions. The stainless steel watch is limited to 1,500 pieces and available via a raffle system, as the brand expects a very high interest that far exceeds supply. How it started Not many...

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Sep 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

New Standard: Reviewing the Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400

After a development period of five years, Oris launched its new in-house movement with 10-year recommended service intervals and a 10-year warranty. The movement, the Calibre 400, further runs five days and offers increased antimagnetic protection. It debutted in the modern Aquis Date dive watch, a timepiece that represents the essence of the brand, which...

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Sep 10, 2023 by Martina Richter

Stop & Go: Reviewing the Sinn 910 Anniversary Split-Seconds Chronograph

A split-seconds chronograph is a rather rare complication. Sinn offers the 910 Anniversary model at a reasonable price. In this visit to the WatchTime Archives, we look at our latest watch test on the piece, taking a closer look at this retro stopwatch with contemporary features. While Sinn offers various classic models, especially in its...

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Aug 29, 2023 by Martina Richter

In The Spotlight: Introducing A New Article Series

Something new is often exciting, and at WatchTime, we do like to report on all the latest releases from your favorite watch brands. That is quite a challenge, as during the year, even now in summer, a steady stream of new timepieces is hitting the markets. Covering all of them is already hard to do,...

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Aug 10, 2023 by Martin Green

Sponsored: “Secure, Wound, Accessible” – The BlumSafe Professional Takes Protection of Your Watch Collection to the Next Level

A “Class B” rated home burglary safe for watches, designed and built in the USA, with a ½” thick solid steel door and a long list of other security features, specifically designed for concealed mounting in cabinets and walls, with available fireproofing, and storage capacity for 18 watch winders, jewelry and other items — for...

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Aug 7, 2023 by WatchTime