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Breitling Takes a Spin Down Memory Lane with Top Time Classic Cars

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Longines Spirit Titanium: The Vintage Pilot Goes Modern

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Urban Explorer Goes Global: Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT

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Three Greens for the Red, White and Blue: Grand Seiko U.S. Exclusive Editions

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Oris Aquis Date Upcycle Offers Unique PET Dials

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Rolex USA President and CEO Allen Brill Passes Away

Allen Brill, president and CEO of Rolex U.S.A., has passed away after being diagnosed with lung cancer just six weeks ago. The funeral was held on November 28. Brill was named Rolex U.S.A. president in 2004, when Walter Fischer was appointed Chairman. Brill joined Rolex in 1978 as an area sales manager. He also served...

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Nov 30, 2010 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Goes Green with Solar Power

November 29 marked the beginning of construction at the TAG Heuer factories in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, the Swiss Avant-Garde brand signed agreements with Swiss energy distributor Viteos, and with Planair, a Swiss consulting firm specialized in environmental issues, to equip the rooftops of its four buildings with...

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Nov 30, 2010 by WatchTime

Michael Schumacher Joins the Audemars Piguet Family

Seven-time world F1 champion Michael Schumacher has joined the Audemars Piguet family as the brand’s newest ambassador. Schumacher holds the most prestigious records in motor racing. His 68 pole positions, 91 victories and 154 podium finishes make him the greatest racing driver of all time. Shumacher will contend to capture an amazing eighth F1 crown...

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Nov 29, 2010 by WatchTime

An Afternoon with Christophe Claret

In many ways, the story of Christophe Claret is the story of the Swiss watch industry. He is independent and innovative. Much of his work is done in secrecy. He designed and created many of the most complicated movements introduced during the past 20 years. Now, Claret emerges from behind the curtain to produce timepieces...

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Nov 28, 2010 by WatchTime

Seiko Wins Sports Watch of the Year at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

Seiko’s Spring Drive Spacewalk Commemorative Edition was named the Sports Watch of the Year at the 2010 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. This accolade is the most prestigious yet awarded to Seiko’s unique Spring Drive technology. The Spacewalk was taken into space by Richard Garriott and worn during his stay onboard the International Space Station...

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Nov 26, 2010 by WatchTime

Chronoswiss Sales Jump 62%

Munich-based luxury watch manufacturer Chronoswiss announced a 62 percent increase in sales over the nine-month period ending September 30. During a press conference held on Wednesday at the Chronoswiss manufacturing subsidiary in Biel, Switzerland, Gerd-R. Lang, founder and sole shareholder of Chronoswiss, announced the brand’s strategy for the next decade.

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Nov 25, 2010 by WatchTime

Patrizzi Pocket Expert: Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Gold Bridge

Patrizzi & Co announces the new work from its Patrizzi Pocket Expert series – an ongoing collection of pocket-sized watchmaking reference books – paying tribute to the Tourbillon with Gold Bridge from the Girard-Perregaux manufacture. The book contains clear explanations, in a pocket guide format, of the history and technical details surrounding an icon of...

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Nov 24, 2010 by WatchTime

SIHH Preview: Vacheron Constantin Quai de l’Ile Retrograde Annual Calendar

Vacheron Constantin’s Quai de l’Ile collection offers contemporary design and a unique opportunity for owners to create their own distinctive example via a series of personalization options. For 2011, a new Retrograde Annual Calendar joins the collection, powered by the new Vacheron Constantin Calibre 2460 QRA automatic movement.

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Nov 23, 2010 by WatchTime

SIHH Preview: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Small Second

The Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection reflects the brand’s ability to produce pure watchmaking classics. The latest addition in this line, the 1966 Small Second, embodies the essence of a refined timepiece right down to the smallest details.

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Nov 22, 2010 by WatchTime

2010 Winners: Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

The watch world gathered in Geneva this past Thursday for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Prizes were awarded in several categories, including men’s and ladies’ watches, complicated watches, sports watches, design watches, and the coveted Aiguille d’Or or “Golden Hand” Grand Prix Award. Look inside for the complete list of winners for 2010.

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Nov 21, 2010 by WatchTime

Zenith El Primero Tourbillon

When Jean-Frédéric Dufour took the reigns at Zenith in 2009, he shifted the brand away from over-the-top styling with a “back to basics” message and an emphasis on product. Speaking with WatchTime’s Norma Buchanan for her profile Inside Guy in the December issue, Dufour said “I will devote all my energy, all my money, to...

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Nov 19, 2010 by WatchTime

Sowind Group Announces Reorganization

Sowind Group (Girard-Perregaux and Jeanrichard) has announced a management reorganization following the sudden death of Chairman Luigi Macaluso on October 27. Monica Mailander Macaluso has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the Sowind Group holding company, while the directorship and operational management have been entrusted to Stefano and Massimo Macaluso, Chairman and CEO of...

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Nov 17, 2010 by WatchTime

Chronoswiss Launches 2010 Holiday Sweepstakes

Independent manufacturer Chronoswiss has announced the 2010 edition of its Holiday Sweepstakes in the United States. The contest runs November 15 through December 31, 2010, with a chance to win one of the brand new models from the Chronoswiss Sirius line of watches that was just released for sale in the United States.

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Nov 16, 2010 by WatchTime

Girard-Perregaux Releases iPhone and iPad App

Now you can carry the world of Girard-Perregaux with you wherever you go. Designed for the iPhone and iPad, the brand’s new, interactive app enables you to discover the Manufacture’s flagship models. It provides a reading of real time elapsed since opening, and a virtual try-on function for all the Girard-Perregaux watches. Play with the...

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Nov 16, 2010 by WatchTime

Images from WatchTime’s NYC Hublot Event

This past Tuesday night, a select group of WatchTime friends attended an invitation-only event with Hublot at the elegant Park Avenue Autumn restaurant in Manhattan. About 50 attendees enjoyed an evening of delicious food and wine, fabulous watches, and a chance to meet Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver, U.S. president Beatrice de Quervain, Hublot’s Mike Margolis,...

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Nov 15, 2010 by WatchTime

Trivia Quiz: Hollywood Watches

This time around our quiz features (mostly) action films, and we throw in a small-screen question or two. Do you know which watches these characters wore? This ticket to the movies is free, and as always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck!

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Nov 14, 2010 by WatchTime

Preview: Christie’s Important Watches Geneva

On November 15 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, Geneva, Christie’s will present 387 lots, including “A Connoisseur’s Vision Part III”, which together with Parts I and II, represent the most important private Patek Philippe collection ever offered at auction, and the most expensive collection ever sold. The star of this sale is an...

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Nov 11, 2010 by WatchTime

Perrelet Introduces the Turbine XL

Last year Perrelet pumped up its iconic (and patented) double-rotor design with the Turbine, a distinctive 44mm re-imagining that transformed the dial-side rotor into a spinning 12-bladed titanium dynamo. Not one to rest on its laurels, for 2010 Perrelet launches the new 50mm Turbine XL.

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Nov 9, 2010 by WatchTime

Marvin Launches Sebastien Loeb Collection

Marvin Watch Co. has partnered with seven time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb to launch a limited edition collection of chronographs designed by Loeb. Available with automatic or quartz movements and black or white dials, the Sebastien Loeb collection incorporates automotive-inspired design details to combine the performance of world rallying with precision Swiss watchmaking.

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Nov 8, 2010 by WatchTime

Ralph Lauren Opens First USA Watch & Jewelry Salon

Ralph Lauren has opened its first USA Watch & Jewelry Salon, located within the new flagship devoted to women’s and home luxury offerings at 888 Madison Ave. in New York City. The Salon features the Ralph Lauren Timepiece collection, and it will debut the Ralph Lauren Fine Jewelry collection.

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Nov 4, 2010 by WatchTime