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Montblanc: Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition

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IWC Schaffhausen: Ingenieur Automatic 40

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Bulgari: Octo Roma

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Blancpain: Fifty Fathoms “Tech Gombessa”

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TAG Heuer: Carrera Chronograph 60th Anniversary Edition

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Seiko: SPB333 Limited Edition

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Oris: Coulson Limited Edition

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Omega: 60th Anniversary Bond Seamaster

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Breitling: Superocean

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Tudor: Ranger

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Out Now: WatchTime’s April Issue

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Carl F. Bucherer: Capsule Collection in Black

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Temptation Thursday by Escapement: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Deadbeat

Last year, I spent an evening in the garden of the Orangerie in Versailles watching the Béjart Ballet Lausanne, a partner of haute horlogerie brand Jaquet Droz. I have long been an ardent admirer of this prestigious watch company, based on the outskirts of La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland. I confess that prior to attending the...

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Jun 18, 2015 by Angus Davies

Sponsored: Adding Versatility in Size, Citizen Debuts 37mm Promaster

Citizen has mastered its creation of water-resistant timepieces in the decades since the debut of the Parawater in 1959, followed by the release of the Promaster collection in 1989. Gaining renown over the years, the Promaster collection is a flagship of Citizen’s dive models, balancing complex functionality with streamlined design. In its latest development of...

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Jun 5, 2023 by WatchTime

Watch Experts Network: ‘Tissot – 2015 Line-up’

When someone is getting himself into nice watches and wants to make the first real Swiss made watch purchase, the is a big chance that Tissot is one of those brands he or she will come across. We sat down with Tissot in Basel and I have to say that we have not been let...

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Jun 18, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘DuBois et Fils DBF003-07 – in-depth watch review by ESCAPEMENT’

A significant date Angus Davies provides a ‘hands-on’ review of the new DuBois et fils DBF003-07. This watch features a big date complication with a visually striking bottle green dial. Throughout history, dates have been used to label momentous events. My parents and their peers would remark, “Where were you when Kennedy was shot?”. The...

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Jun 17, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Dive Watch Wednesday: Franc Vila Launches the Intrepido Diver Superligero

We at DiveIntoWatches.com recently discovered another new dive watch for 2015 that we somehow didn’t catch when we were in Baselworld. The Franc Vila Intrepido Diver Superligero (Ref. FVi62) is the indie brand’s first attempt at creating a model with a divers’ bezel. The watch comes with a titanium case offering 300 meters of water...

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Jun 17, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Under the Hammer: My Favorite Lots from Today’s Christie’s NYC Auction

Today at 10AM Eastern Time Zone (UTC -05:00), Christie’s New York Important Watches Auction will begin. I got to sit with the newly appointed Vice President and Senior Specialist of Watches, Eric Wind, and ask him about a few of my favorite timepieces from this season’s auction. If you’re reading this after 10AM, click here...

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Jun 17, 2015 by Robert Velasquez

Watch Experts Network: ‘Tempus Machina Ref. 216A – A customized Rolex Submariner reminiscent of the Ref. 6538 (live pics & price)’

It’s not often that we talk about customized watches here, at Monochrome-Watches. Brands usually don’t like this practice that consists in changing several visual or technical aspects of a watch. We don’t cover them also because of the look of such customizations – usually fully black or fully paved with diamonds. Such customization processes can...

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Jun 17, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘“Authentic” NASA velcro strap – Speedy Tuesday meets Strap Review’

If you start to explore the world of Speedmasters and Omega in general one name you will come across is the late and great Chuck Maddox. Many things we know today are results of his thorough research, which is still a reference point for a lot of topics. Let that be a Speedy Pro, a...

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Jun 16, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Insider Presents Eight New Watches for Summertime Fun

What do Alpina, Blancpain, Breitling, Longines, Omega, Oris, Rolex and Tudor have in common? Of course, they’re all hoping to conquer the very limited and therefore precious space on your wrist, but they also have all released watches this year that are ideal for sun, fun, and watersport. Scroll down to see my selections for summertime watches....

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Jun 16, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch Experts Network: ‘Strap maker workshop by DStrap’

With our recurring reviews on watch straps it was great to see local Dutch watch strap maker Olaf Lugten from Dstrap, announce the worlds first ‘strap maker workshop’. After getting in touch we were one of the lucky few to join Olaf for this master class (as we like to call it) that took takes...

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Jun 16, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ’24 Hours of Le Mans … And The Winner Is: Rolex’

As afollow-up to my two posts about watches & 24 Hours of Le Mans I want to show you some pictures saying more than 1000 words… Click on “read more” to see my report … First of all congratulations to Porsche to win its 17th 24 Hours of Le Mans race. After a clear dominance...

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Jun 15, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘DECAMP Goods Watch Rolls, an Interview’

This week, we feature an interview with the owner of a small watch goods company. I had the opportunity to meet this person on a recent trip to San Diego and was really taken by his story, his real interest in watches and, most importantly, the quality and design of his watch rolls. Erik gave...

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Jun 15, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Introducing the Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Jacky Ickx Edition (including live photos & price)’

And the winner is… Porsche. Well, if we focus on cars engaged at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, there’s no questions anymore. Porsche is the clear winner of the 2015 edition of the legendary race, with 2 cars at the 1st and 2nd positions, in front of Audi Sport. However, in the race of...

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Jun 15, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Introducing the Oris Audi Sport Limited Edition II Chronograph (specs & price)’

Just after TAG Heuer and its Carrera Nismo Calibre 16 Chronograph, it’s time for another manufacture, also known for its collection of watches inspired by racing cars, to announce its partnership with one of the teams engaged at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The result is a sporty chronograph dedicated to the previously-rewarded Audi...

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Jun 15, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: Salthora Meta – the New “Jumping Hour” by Meistersinger

Meistersinger specializes in manufacturing watches that feature one single hand – and only show what is really important. Mostly, a single, needle-thin hour hand rotates around a dial on which you can accurately tell the time to the nearest five minutes. However, the Salthora, which was first presented in 2014, features a minute hand instead...

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Jun 15, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Monochrome Monday: Reviewing the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Speciale Unico Ceramic

While Hublot celebrates 10 years of the iconic Big Bang line with a series of 10 unique haute joaillerie Big Bang Unico creations priced at $1 million each, the brand is also releasing a new Big Bang Ferrari Speciale model which is definitely more suited for everyday wear. Available in two editions, black ceramic with...

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Jun 15, 2015 by Frank Geelen

Borrowed Time: Hands-On With the Devon Tread 2

The Devon Tread 1, the brainchild of Southern California-based designer Scott Devon, is a watch about which I had heard much positive buzz over the past few years, but one with which I had little in the way of actual experience. With WatchTime’s emphasis on mechanical Swiss-made (and yes, some German-made and Japanese-made) timepieces, this...

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Jun 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Darker Knights: Roger Dubuis Presents Its Latest Excalibur Knights of the Round Table Edition

Manufacture Roger Dubuis has brought out a new version of the medieval masterpiece that marries perfectly with its flagship Excalibur collection: the Excalibur Knights of the Round Table. The first interpretation, unveiled in 2013 (and which we covered here), the designers of the Geneva-based manufacture presented a 28-piece limited edition in rose gold with 12 knights...

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Jun 12, 2015 by Robert Velasquez

Fratello Friday: Reviewing the Gold Patek Philippe Nautilus

Some of you may know that I have a weak spot for watches designed by Gérald Genta in the 1970s, a list that includes the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet and the Ingenieur by IWC (it is a common misconception by many that the ‘222’ and the Overseas by Vacheron Constantin were also designed by...

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Jun 12, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

Scenes From the WatchTime/F.P. Journe Collectors’ Event in Miami

Miami’s most ultra-luxe shopping destination played host to a lively gathering of avid watch collectors, and a rare U.S. appearance by a watch-industry rock star, on June 8, as WatchTime and F.P. Journe co-hosted an exclusive cocktail and dinner event at the brand’s boutique in the Bal Harbour Shops. More than a dozen watch aficionados...

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Jun 11, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Star Time: 13 Celebrity-Branded Sports Watches

We list 13 celebrity watches - including the Hublot King Power “D-Wade" and RM 27-01 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal - developed in honor of, and named for, their famous representatives.

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Jun 11, 2015 by Mark Bernardo