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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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GPHG: The Complete List of Winners

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Breitling: Superocean

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Oris: Chronos Special Edition

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Tudor: Ranger

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Watch Insider: New Bell & Ross Watches for 50th Anniversary of Dassault Mystère-Falcon 20

At this year’s Baselworld, Bell & Ross, a watch brand long associated with aviation, added to its Vintage collection’s new Sport Heritage line of watches with a timepiece that pays homage to the 1960s – specifically, to Dassault Aviation’s famous Mystère-Falcon 20, the preeminent business jet of its time. Read about it in this article...

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Sep 25, 2013 by Alexander Linz

Sponsored: Artel Rotec Introduces New Sky Series

Independent watchmaker Artel Rotec is introducing its second collection, the Sky Series, this month, with the bold timepiece serving as a worthy follow-up to its V-Series limited edition sports watch lineup. Artel Rotec first formed in 2018, when designer and longtime watch collector Matthew Roknipour launched the brand as a family owned, independent watch company...

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Jan 25, 2023 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Watches and Oracle Team USA Introduce First Smartwatch for Sailing

Well, that didn’t take long. The recent rise of the so-called smartwatch has reached the “traditional” Swiss watch industry. TAG Heuer has teamed up with America’s Cup champion Oracle Team U.S.A. to develop the new TAG Heuer Aquaracer 72, which TAG is calling “the first-ever Swiss sports smartwatch dedicated to competitive sailing.”

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Sep 24, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Watchmaker Dominique Loiseau Passes Away

French watchmaker Dominique Loiseau, known for creating the Rose des Temps clock, Blancpain 1735 wristwatch, and other notable timepieces, has passed away. Last year, Loiseau joined Girard-Perregaux to develop new in-house movements for the brand. Read below for Girard-Perragaux’s official statement on the watchmaker’s passing.

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Sep 18, 2013 by WatchTime

Advertisement: TUDOR 2013 Collection

The TUDOR collection achieves a delicate balance between elegance and performance. TUDOR has brought elegance into its own as an expression of style and personality. Watches are inspired by the retro chic design of the 1950s and 1960s. Classic refinement with a modern twist, where attention to detail and clean lines emphasize timeless style.

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Sep 13, 2013 by Advertising Department

Advertisement: TUDOR Heritage Chrono Blue

In the rich saga of TUDOR historic chronographs, Reference 7169 – better known to aficionados as the TUDOR “Montecarlo” chronograph – is an absolute icon. Since its launch in 1973, it has been produced in a number of different versions; the most fascinating featured distinctive touches of blue, grey and orange.

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Sep 13, 2013 by Advertising Department

Bulgari Unveils First of 3 Commedia del’Arte Minute Repeater Watches

Bulgari, a watch brand with its roots in Rome, pays tribute to Italy’s theatrical history with a trio of limited-edition minute repeater watches called Commedia del’Arte, all with automaton dials. The first in the collection, introduced at Baselworld 2013, is called Brighella.

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Sep 11, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime E-Special: Starter Watches

WatchTime’s latest digital exclusive, WatchTime E-Special: Starter Watches is now available on the WatchTime app! Download the app on the Google Play store or the iTunes App store to read this special issue showcasing three budget-friendly watches for new collectors.

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Sep 10, 2013 by WatchTime

Watch Insider’s Take: Will the New Smartwatches Conquer Our Wrists?

In this article from my blog, Watch-Insider.com, I look at the recent phenomenon of “smartwatches” released by technology companies and weigh in on whether these devices are destined to supplant the mechanical watch and conquer that valuable piece of real estate that is the wrists of watch wearers.

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Sep 9, 2013 by Alexander Linz

WatchTime’s September-October Issue Now on the WatchTime App

WatchTime’s September-October issue is now available on the iPad and on Android devices! Download the WatchTime app at the iTunes app store or Google Play store to read the latest issue.

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Sep 9, 2013 by WatchTime

WatchTime’s Joe Thompson Discusses Samsung Smart Watch on CNBC’s “Closing Bell”

WatchTime Editor-in-Chief Joe Thompson appeared as a guest on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” with Maria Bartiromo on September 4. Thompson was one of two guests invited to be interviewed about Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smart watch launched earlier that day. Click below to see what Thompson had to say.

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Sep 5, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Tissot Heritage Navigator 160th Anniversary

Tissot, founded in the watchmaking hub of Le Locle, Switzerland in 1853, marks its 160th anniversary this year. To commemorate the milestone, the brand has released a new version of its Tissot Heritage Navigator, a world-time watch originally created on the occasion of Tissot’s centennial in 1953.

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Sep 5, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

A. Lange & Söhne Lays Cornerstone for New Factory Extension in Glashütte

German luxury watch brand A. Lange & Söhne took the next step in the expansion of its manufacture in Glashütte, in the state of Saxony, this week, with the laying of a cornerstone, which also contained an engraved time capsule, by Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid and company founder Walter Lange.

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Sep 4, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Vacheron Constantin Adds 14-Day Tourbillon to its Platinum Collection

In 2006, Vacheron Constantin became the first watch brand to dedicate an entire collection to platinum timepieces. This year, the venerable brand adds a version of its Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-Day Tourbillon to its Collection Excellence Platine.

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Sep 2, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Promotion: Hublot’s LaFerrari Lets Your Wrist Take A Spin

Universally known for the concept of the “Art of Fusion,” Hublot has furthered its reputation as champions of innovation with the introduction of the Masterpiece MP-05 LaFerrari at Baselworld 2013. Completely designed, developed and produced by the engineers and watchmakers at the Hublot manufacture, the watch’s movement further distinguishes itself with its 50-day power reserve...

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Sep 1, 2013 by Advertising Department

Off the Beaten Path: 5 Unconventional Watches from Baselworld 2013

In the September-October issue of WatchTime (on sale now), we look at over 60 watches from Baselworld 2013. WatchTime’s Mike Disher was on the lookout for watches from smaller brands and independent watchmakers. Below he takes a look at some of the unconventional watches shown at Baselworld 2013. For more information on these watches and...

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Sep 1, 2013 by WatchTime

Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute Blacksteel

On May 24th, 1962, astronaut Scott Carpenter, commander of the Aurora 7 space capsule, became the second American to orbit the earth and his chosen wristwatch — a Breitling Navitimer — became the first wristwatch to do so on the wrist of an American, earning its new name of Cosmonaute. Last year, Breitling paid tribute...

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Aug 30, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime Reader Survey: Are You Willing to Buy Watches on the Internet?

WatchTime and our contributor Alexander Linz from watch-insider.com are conducting a reader survey to learn more about how watch collectors buy watches on the internet. Take part in our survey and get a free download of WatchTime’s E-Special ‘Rolex’! The survey is confidential; we will not share your data with anyone else nor will we use...

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Aug 29, 2013 by Roger Ruegger

Gucci Takes the Plunge Into High Horology with New Gucci Dive Watch

(As seen in the October issue of WatchTime.) At Baselworld, Gucci announced it will launch a new men’s watch that stands apart from the brand’s other watches. Due out next year, the Gucci Dive is an official divers’ watch, certified to adhere to ISO standard 6425. But what is most significant about it is its...

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Aug 28, 2013 by Jay Deshpande

WatchTime’s September-October Issue Now on Nook & Kindle

For all our tablet readers: the September-October issue of WatchTime is now available on the Nook and Kindle! The latest issue of WatchTime features tests of the Panerai Radiomir 8 Days Ceramica and the Tag Heuer Monaco Steve McQueen, as well as a look at over 60 watches from this year’s Baselworld.

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Aug 27, 2013 by WatchTime

WatchTime’s September-October Issue is On Sale Now!

The September-October issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also available on Nook, Kindle, and the WatchTime app for iOS and Android) featuring our exclusive test of the Panerai Radiomir 8 Days Ceramica, a blockbuster section on the Baselworld watch fair featuring more than 60 new watches, interviews with Swatch’s Nick Hayek and Patek Philippe’s...

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Aug 27, 2013 by Mark Bernardo