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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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Bulgari: Octo Finissimo Ultra, the Thinnest Mechanical Wristwatch

Bulgari celebrates the 10th anniversary of its award-winning Octo collection with the Italian maison’s eight world record, the thinnest mechanical watch ever produced. Meet the 1.8-mm thick Octo Finissimo Ultra (Ref. 103611): 1.80 mm for the watch as a whole, from the caseback to the top of the sapphire crystal. That’s exactly half the height...

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Mar 22, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

Diving Into Color: Tutima Glashütte Refreshes the M2 Seven Seas S with a Stunning Red Dial

The so-called degradé dials with a gradient from light to dark are a particular type of colored dials that has become increasingly popular in recent years. For the most part, the spectrum ranges from blue to green to earthy hues. Tutima Glashütte recently added a bright red degradé dial to its M2 Seven Seas S...

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Mar 21, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: G-SHOCK Elevates an Icon with the MRGB5000

In an ode to the iconic, original design of the very first Casio G-SHOCK, the famed Japanese maker now unveils the latest addition to its luxuriously minded MR-G series in the new MRGB5000. The new timepiece is the first watch in the MR-G line to feature a design inspired by the first G-SHOCK, the 1983...

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Mar 21, 2022 by WatchTime

PORTFOLIO

Stopwatches at the Top: 7 Chronographs with In-House Movements

Looking for a chronograph with a completely in-house-manufactured movement? In this feature from WatchTime's June 2017 issue, we showcase some of the industry’s top picks, from seven power brands, from Breitling to Rolex to Zenith.

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Mar 20, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

FEATURE

Flying Ace: Tracing the History of the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch

IWC's Big Pilot’s Watch became an instant classic when it was re-released in 2002. But its history stretches much further back in time. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we explore the Big Pilot and its many evolutions over the decades.

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Mar 19, 2022 by Jens Koch

Beautiful in Bronze: Bell & Ross Releases New BR 03-92 Diver Brown Bronze

Readability, functionality, precision and reliability in all elements and even under the most extreme conditions are the guiding principles behind most timepieces from Bell & Ross. Their unmistakable design is inspired by cockpit instruments and, despite their robustness and tool-watch character, they radiate a particular masculine elegance that even some female watch lovers cannot resist....

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Mar 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

WATCH REVIEW

Into the Blue: Reviewing the Rolex Deepsea D-Blue

When writer, director, and adventurer James Cameron reached the beginning of the “deep sea” at a depth of 1,000 meters on March 26, 2012, safely inside his submersible craft Deepsea Challenger, all the remaining light disappeared. But at that point, he hadn’t yet completed one-tenth of his journey. At 10,908 meters, he landed softly on...

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Mar 18, 2022 by Jens Koch

Seiko Launches Limited Edition Prospex Speedtimer as a Tribute to the World Athletics Championships 2022

As a tribute to the World Athletic Championships which will take place in Eugene, Oregon, from July 15 – July 24, Japanese watchmaker Seiko launches the Prospex Speedtimer Limited Edition Chronograph. Serving as the official timekeeper for the event, Seiko will keep the scope of the launch, with an availability of only 400 pieces worldwide...

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Mar 18, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

The Evolution of the Men’s Wristwatch: A Decade-by-Decade Guide

World War I coincided with the breakthrough of the wristwatch. New and trailblazing designs followed in each subsequent decade. From the WatchTime archives, here are our highlights, from the beginning of the 20th Century to the present day.

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Mar 17, 2022 by Ruediger Bucher

Stargazing on the Dial: MeisterSinger Releases a Limited Edition of the Astroscope

Those who are familiar with the German watch brand know that it has made a reputation with their single-hand wristwatches indicating the time in five-minute increments. While this concept seems minimalistic and is intended to do so, it is quite amazing how MeisterSinger varies the topic, not only in beautiful colorways but also by adding...

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Mar 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Traveling With Style: Seiko Unveils the Presage Sharp Edged GMT Limited Edition

Launched two years ago, Seiko’s Presage Sharp Edged series has been characterized by its combination of traditional mechanical watchmaking with a distinctively modern Japanese style. It offers the finesse of traditional Japanese aesthetics with a pronounced, straightforward case design. In 2022, five new timepieces will be added to the collection, each highlighting a different aspect...

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Mar 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Watches & Wonders: What To Expect

At the end of this month, the eyes of the watch world will be once again aimed at Geneva, where Watches & Wonders will finally take place with a physical fair. This is quite something and most certainly something we have all been looking forward to for quite some time. Watches & Wonders in its...

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Mar 16, 2022 by Martin Green

The Dial as Canvas, Revisited: Five Timepieces from Artistic Collaborations

When watch companies collaborate with artists and designers, expect to see exciting results: we showcased six of them a few years back. As this year’s Art Basel Miami event wraps up, we explore other international celebrities and young cutting-edge artists that are enriching the watch world. In 2021, Hublot began a collaboration with a true...

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Mar 15, 2022 by Maria-Bettina Eich

Little Helpers: A Closer Look at Subdials

Chronograph (stopwatch), chronometer (precision certificate), tourbillon (an escapement to increase accuracy) and Geneva Waves (a traditional Swiss decoration technique): the horological dictionary is full of terminology that gets enthusiasts excited but may mean very little to outsiders. However, some expressions are self-explanatory, such as the subdials. As their name suggests, these are small dials that...

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Mar 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: Why Aren’t You A Bit More Critical?

Criticism and watch journalism have always been on edge with one another. One could argue that there is a great dependency between the writing press and the watch brands. Even at WatchTime, many of the brands we cover also advertise with us, so we better be nice to them, or not? We are indeed, but...

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Mar 14, 2022 by Martin Green

Tissot Goes Even Sportier, Introducing the PRX Automatic Chronograph

Tissot again adds to its successful PRX collection that was introduced two years ago. This time, two chronograph executions will join the family that breathes new life into an iconic 70’s timepiece with a bold sporty look and feel. The PRX Automatic Chronograph, water-resistant to 100 meters, debuts in a 42mm satin-finished stainless steel case...

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Mar 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Swiss Made, Los Angeles Born – Artel Rotec Debuts with the New V Series

True value in the entry-level luxury space is few and far between— in particular for watches with proprietary movements and interesting designs. That is, of course, unless you’re Artel Rotec, a new Los Angeles founded, Swiss made brand now making its horological debut in its novel V Series collection. Artel Rotec first formed in 2018,...

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Mar 14, 2022 by WatchTime

Ineichen Auctions: New World Record for Vacheron Constantin

Ineichen Auctioneers’ March 2022 sale, La Vie en Rose, saw two F.P.Journe collectors’ pieces achieve eye-watering hammer prices on March 12: Top lots included the Chronomètre à Résonance Sincere Limited Edition No. 202-RN, which was estimated at CHF 200,000-300,000 and sold for CHF 360’000. Similar success was achieved for the Octa Calendrier Sincere Limited-Edition No....

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Mar 13, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

Patek Philippe Announces Rare Handcrafts 2022 Exhibition

From April 6 to 23, 2022, Patek Philippe will present its Rare Handcrafts 2022 Exhibition at its historic headquarters on Rue du Rhône in Geneva. The nearly 60 Rare Handcrafts creations (15 dome table clocks, 9 miniature dome table clocks, 10 pocket watches, and 25 wristwatches) pay tribute to a wide range of rare and sophisticated...

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Mar 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Did You Know That: Precious Metals Are Not The Best In Transmitting Sound

The minute repeater is still one of the most coveted complications. It is challenging to make, and not that many brands even do so. With the brands that have them in their collection, they more often than not rank among their most expensive offerings. That also makes for quite a catch 22, as the clients...

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Mar 13, 2022 by Martin Green