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Patek Philippe Chimes in the Holidays

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Blancpain Air Command Titanium Joins The Collection

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Vacheron Constantin Unveils Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface

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Panerai Goes Smaller in 40-mm Luminor Marina Quaranta

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Under the Cuff: Chronographs

It’s time once again to test your watchspotting skills. This quiz presents a dozen chronographs, each partially obscured behind a shirt cuff. Can you identify these timepieces? As always, the answers appear at the end of the quiz. Good luck!

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Sep 16, 2011 by WatchTime

Antiquorum & The Consulate of Monaco Host Only Watch Reception in New York

Watch Collectors, VIP guests, philanthropists, members of the press and representatives from the leading watch brands filled Antiquorum’s auction room on September 12 in New York City to get a closer look at the extraordinary timepieces offered in the upcoming “Only Watch” auction benefitting research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Find a link to over 100...

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Sep 15, 2011 by WatchTime

WatchTime’s October Print and iPad Editions Now Available!

WatchTime’s October issue is available now. In it, we test Omega’s new Planet Ocean chronograph and Breitling’s new Navitimer 01, both with new in-house chronograph movements. How do they measure up? Swiss and German retro-inspired chronographs go head to head: Zenith’s El Primero New Vintage 1969 versus Glashütte Original’s Senator Sixties. Which one comes out...

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Sep 14, 2011 by WatchTime

Marc Michel-Amadry Appointed Managing Director of Sotheby’s Switzerland

Marc Michel-Amadry has been named as managing director of Sotheby’s Switzerland. Mr Michel-Amadry will divide his time between Sotheby’s Zurich and Geneva. Sotheby’s said the re-establishment of a pan-Swiss management structure reflects the growing importance of the company’s business in Switzerland and will enhance its ability to provide client services.

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Sep 13, 2011 by WatchTime

Vacheron Constantin American Heritage Exhibit Open Now

Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacture in continuous operation, today unveiled The American Heritage of Vacheron Constantin Exhibit, a display of historical timepieces at the first-ever U.S. boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City. The exhibit will be open to the public and on display through October 30, 2011.

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Sep 12, 2011 by WatchTime

Swatch Group Terminates Partnership With Tiffany & Co. Citing Material Breach of Contract

Swatch Group announced today that it has terminated its cooperation contracts with Tiffany & Co. According to Swatch Group, “This action became necessary following Tiffany & Co’s systematic efforts to block and delay development of the business.”

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Sep 12, 2011 by WatchTime

Richemont Specialist Watchmaker Sales Up 34%

At its Annual General Meeting held today in Geneva, Richemont announced that its overall sales for the five months ended August 31 increased by 29% at actual exchange rates. At constant exchange rates, sales increased by 35%. The Specialist Watchmakers saw an increase of 34% at constant exchange rates, and 28% at actual exchange rates.

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Sep 7, 2011 by WatchTime

Geneva Time Exhibition Moves to New Venue for 2012

Under its new banner “The Art of Making Time”, the 2012 Geneva Time Exhibition will offer a new visual identity and a new concept from its new home at Geneva’s Espace Hippomène. The show runs Sunday January 15 through Friday January 20, 2012, the same week as the SIHH. Find images and a map for...

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Sep 6, 2011 by WatchTime

Al Pacino Receives the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award at Venice Film Festival

Al Pacino is the recipient of the Jaeger-Le Coultre Glory to the Filmmaker 2011 Award, a prize of the Venice International Film Festival dedicated to an artist who has left an original mark on contemporary cinema. The prize has previously been awarded to some of the greatest figures in film including: Takeshi Kitano (2007), Abbas...

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Sep 6, 2011 by WatchTime

Unique Blancpain Villeret for Only Watch

You may be accustomed to seeing the dial side of the watches featured here, but in the case of this Blancpain Villeret for Only Watch 2011, the case back reveals the art that makes this watch special. The bridges of the “Villeret Grande Décoration” unique piece are hand engraved to depict a typical Monegasque scene,...

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Sep 5, 2011 by WatchTime

Quick Quiz: Reference Check

Patek Philippe and Rolex enthusiasts are known to speak an arcane digital language. Test your vocabulary in this week’s quiz. We’ve compiled a dozen reference numbers – six from each brand – and your task is to match them with the appropriate model name or description of that watch. Answers in the form 1-A, 2-B,...

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Sep 4, 2011 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Aquires Dial Enameler Donzé Cadrans

After many years at the helm of Donzé Cadrans, Francine and Michel Vermot have decided to retire, selling their 100 percent stake to Ulysse Nardin. UN says this move will secure the long-term future of the business and its know-how, placing it in the hands of the company which renewed interest in the art of...

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Sep 2, 2011 by WatchTime

Alpina and Cessna Hold Collaboration Event

To celebrate their collaboration, Alpina and Cessna recently held an event at Cessna Aircraft’s headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. Selected VIP customers attended a presentation and viewed over 30 airplanes in different stages of production. Following the presentation, several Cessna planes were inspected in the main showroom, including a brand new Cessna Citation Mustang.

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Sep 1, 2011 by WatchTime

Only Watch USA Previews Just Days Away

The U.S. previews of the unique pieces to be auctioned at Only Watch in Monaco later this month will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 9 at Westime Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, and during the same hours on Monday, September 12 at Antiquorum Auctioneers at 595 Madison Ave. in...

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Aug 31, 2011 by WatchTime

Citizen Launches Official Facebook and Twitter Pages

Citizen has announced the launch of official pages on Facebook and Twitter. In coming months look for the brand to share exclusive photos and interviews with brand ambassadors, new product previews, and exciting promotions. You can like Citizen at Facebook here and follow them on Twitter here.

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Aug 30, 2011 by WatchTime

World #1 Novak Djokovic is Newest Audemars Piguet Ambassador

As the U.S. Open gets under way in Flushing Meadows, Audemars Piguet has announced that the world’s number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic, has joined the brand as its latest Ambassador. Seeded number 1 at the U.S. Open, Djokovic has enjoyed an exceptional 2011 season, running his record to 57-2, including five wins over former...

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Aug 30, 2011 by WatchTime

Quick Quiz: Tech Check

How well do you know the world that lies beneath your dial? Our quiz tests your knowledge of some basic concepts. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! Click here to take our quiz

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Aug 30, 2011 by WatchTime

Glashütte Original Creates Unique Senator Chronometer for Only Watch

Glashütte Original has created this “1 of 1” Senator Chronometer for Only Watch 2011. The 18k red gold case is perfectly sized at 42mm. On tap are panorama date, day/night indication, and a stop-seconds feature with innovative minute detent. Of course the case houses a 58-jewel certified chronometer movement visible through a sapphire case back....

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Aug 26, 2011 by WatchTime

Video Pick: Tempus II, the Fourth Dimension

In the Twilight Zone episode A Kind of Stopwatch, Rod Serling took us to a world where stopping a watch stopped time itself. What if that watch didn’t stop, but simply ran very slow? The world might have looked like this video, where all manner of minor mayhem is revealed in incredible detail through the...

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Aug 24, 2011 by WatchTime

Redecorate With These Watch Wallpapers

For your viewing and home decorating pleasure, WatchTime offers a selection of watch wallpapers featuring IWC, Lange, Omega, Vacheron Constantin, Ulysse Nardin, De Bethune, Audemars Piguet, and Parmigiani. These images measure between 2400 and 7000 pixels wide and are sure to brighten up your desktop. Click the smaller images to view the full-size versions. Happy...

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Aug 23, 2011 by WatchTime