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Sailor Chic: IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tides

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Labor of Lava: Panerai Luminor Marina Fibratech

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All in on Ultra Thin: Piaget Altilpano Ultimate Concept Hits the Market

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Vacheron Constantin Adds Sepia Brown FiftySix Models

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Roaring off the Runway: New Breitling Chronomats

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Seiko Launches New Ananta Web Site

Seiko has launched a new website dedicated to Ananta. Introduced at Basel 2009 and available internationally, Ananta is a new Elite Collection using both Spring Drive and high-grade mechanical movements. The new website offers striking visuals with in-depth information about the Ananta line’s history, development, key features, and current models.

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Sep 10, 2009 by WatchTime

Greubel Forsey Opens New Manufacture

Greubel Forsey has consolidated its activities within new headquarters and workshops in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The dedicated building, located close to the Eplatures airport, is the new to home to the four companies created by Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey, and jointly run by the two founders along with CEO Emmanuel Vuille: Greubel Forsey, CompliTime, CT...

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Sep 9, 2009 by WatchTime

Antiquorum September Auction Features Pateks, a Space Watch and More

Watch aficionados can look forward to a fantastic fall auction on September 17th at Antiquorum Auctioneers in New York City. More than 300 collectible vintage and modern timepieces will be available, including several outstanding timepieces produced by Patek Philippe and an extraordinary Seiko wristwatch that was designed for and worn in space.

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Sep 8, 2009 by WatchTime

Thirty Minutes with Richard Mille

In 1999, Richard Mille left his position as CEO of the Mauboussin watch and jewelry house to launch his own watch brand. His first model, the groundbreaking RM 001 — with its ultramodern design and technically fascinating movement made by Renaud et Papi — set the stage for the line, which has since become one...

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Sep 7, 2009 by Mark Bernardo

Linde Werdelin Program Lets You Try Before You Buy

Linde Werdelin has launched a program that allows potential purchasers to receive a “test set” of watches to try at home for 5 days with no obligation. The offer allows people who are not near an agent (and even those who are) to experience Linde Werdelin watches first hand. To sign up, visit the “Try...

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Sep 7, 2009 by WatchTime

Blancpain 500 Fathoms No. 1/1 for Only Watch

For Only Watch 2009, Blancpain has created the unique 500 Fathoms Only Watch No. 1/1. The 48mm diameter 500 Fathoms is water-resistant to 1000 meters. An automatic decompression valve housed inside the brushed titanium case guarantees the watch’s security and reliability. The unique anthracite gray dial sports a carbon fiber center. A tinted blue sapphire...

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Sep 4, 2009 by WatchTime

Orbita Offers a Fortress For Watches and Jewels

For 60 years, Agresti has been producing deluxe jewelry boxes and chests in Florence, Italy. Now, Orbita Corporation, well-known purveyor of fine watch winders and accessories and Agresti’s exclusive USA distributor, is pleased to offer the Agresti Jewelry Armoire, also known as “La Fortezza Grande” – a finely crafted cabinet that incorporates a safe with...

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Sep 3, 2009 by WatchTime

Cartier Treasures In Beijing September 5 – November 22

An exhibition of Cartier treasures will be on display at the Palace Museum in Beijing September 5 – November 22. The exhibition includes more than 350 items, including archives dating from the founding of Cartier to its creations from the 1970s. Partly dedicated to royal jewels, the exhibition will be housed in China’s former Imperial...

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Sep 1, 2009 by WatchTime

Snapshots From a Recession

This is the time of year when market analysts release holiday shopping forecasts. Come along as we take a look at three important reports released recently. One focuses on global consumer confidence, one on the state of the USA retail trade, and one on retailer holiday plans. Sprinkle in comments from a leading watch brand...

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Aug 31, 2009 by WatchTime

Only Watch Preview at Tourneau NY September 10-12

Watch collectors and aficionados will have an opportunity to preview the 34 one-of-a-kind timepieces being offered at Only Watch 2009 during an exhibition at the Tourneau Time Machine in New York September 10-12. Only Watch is a biannual auction held during the Monaco Yacht Show under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II. The world’s...

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Aug 31, 2009 by WatchTime

Breitling Launches Chronomat B01 iPhone App

Breitling has created an application for the iPhone 3.0 and iPod touch designed to provide a detailed functional presentation of its latest chronograph, the Chronomat B01. The application provides a complete overview of the watch including a precise description, technical data, a portfolio, a video and 360° views. The application is also equipped with a...

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Aug 28, 2009 by WatchTime

Reborn Halda Watch Co. to Send Timepiece Into Space

Swedish manufacturer Halda Watch Co. has announced that ESA astronaut Christer Fuglesang will wear a new watch called the Halda Space Discovery during a trip aboard the shuttle Discovery, currently scheduled to launch on August 28. The watch was developed with Fuglesang to meet an astronaut’s requirements, and the trip into space is part of...

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Aug 27, 2009 by WatchTime

Hublot Joins Team Alinghi for 2010 America’s Cup Defense

Hublot and Alinghi announced yesterday that Hublot has committed to support Alinghi’s campaign in the 33rd America’s Cup. Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver (photo right) joined Alinghi team president Ernesto Bertarelli at Alinghi’s training base in Genoa, Italy for the announcement. Alinghi will defend against the challenger, Larry Ellison’s BMW Oracle yacht, in the waters off...

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Aug 26, 2009 by WatchTime

New Lange 31 in Pink Gold

Lange is introducing a new pink gold version of the 31, the first mechanical watch to achieve a power reserve of 31 days. The movement is powered by two stacked mainspring barrels, each with a spring that is slightly more than 6 feet long. A constant-force escapement between the twin mainspring barrels and the going...

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Aug 25, 2009 by WatchTime

Another Record Year for COSC in 2008

After setting records in 2006 and 2007, the Contrôle officiel suisse des chronomètres (COSC) once again issued a record number of attestations in 2008 with 1,599,588, an increase of +8.6% over the 2007 results. The number of timepieces submitted rose by 10.6% to 1,676,515. Of these, 1,536,950 were awarded to mechanical movements and 62,638 went...

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Aug 24, 2009 by WatchTime

A Boom for the Budget-Minded: Watches Under $1000

Times are tough. But, contrary to what you might think, a tight watch budget doesn’t mean taking a pass on a mechanical movement. With the fall selling season dawning, there’s a fresh crop of under-$1,000 mechanical watches now in stores or soon to be there: the biggest batch, at least it seems to us, since...

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Aug 24, 2009 by Norma Buchanan

Movado Artists’ Series – Kenny Scharf Watches

Launched in 1987, The Movado Artists’ Series was a natural evolution for a company whose watches are included in the collections of some of the world’s leading museums. The Artists’ Series is composed of commissioned, limited edition timepieces designed by leading artists. Those who have created watches to date include Andy Warhol, Max Bill and...

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Aug 21, 2009 by WatchTime

Blancpain CEO Marc Hayek Takes Podium at Silverstone

Blancpain CEO Marc Hayek and driving partner Peter Kox drove their Lamborghini Gallardo to another win in the Super Trofeo auto racing series at the historic Silverstone (UK) road course last weekend. The fourth event in the series took place within the context of the British F3/GT Championship. Renowned for its varied race course enabling...

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Aug 20, 2009 by WatchTime

Swatch Group Sales Beat Industry Averages

Swatch Group AG’s half-year 2009 financial report sent the company’s shares higher on the strength of sales that outperformed industry averages and an indication that “signs of recovery” are at hand. For the first half of 2009, gross sales for the watch segment fell 16.4% to CHF 1,960 million, compared with export figures for the...

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Aug 19, 2009 by WatchTime

Longines GrandeVitesse Chronograph 24h

The Chronograph 24h is the newest addition to Longines’ GrandeVitesse line. The 44mm case is fitted with the a modified version of the automatic ETA Valjoux 7754 movement made exclusively for Longines, dubbed caliber L686. As you might guess from its name, this new watch incorporates chronograph and second time zone.

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Aug 18, 2009 by WatchTime