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Accutron Celebrates 60 Years with Gold Spaceview

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Jet Black: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun SFTI

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Back Into Orbit: Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Anniversary Edition

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TAG Heuer Rolls Out Monaco on Steel Bracelet

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Zenith Launches Type 20 Pilot Type 20 Blueprint Limited Edition

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DeWitt’s Wild Antipode

Jerome DeWitt is a charming man who knows how to create suspense, and how to create watches. We entered his elegant booth at Basel and were seated in comfortable chairs around a low table. As the presentation began, Mr. DeWitt produced what looked like a substantial watch on a small stand, covered with a cloth,...

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Apr 15, 2009 by WatchTime

Hamilton for 2009: BASE Jumping, Diving, and More

Some say the trend toward ever-larger watches is slowing, but you would not know it to look at Hamilton’s new 50mm Khaki BASE Jump watches. That’s BASE as in parachuting off of Buildings, Antennas, Spans and Earth. Available in automatic and chronograph versions, we will focus on the latter as it presents an interesting twist...

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Apr 14, 2009 by WatchTime

Breitling’s Chronomat B01 With Manufacture Movement

Breitling is practically synonymous with chronograph, and on May 28, 2009, Breitling will officially launch the Chronomat B01 with their new in-house automatic-winding chronograph movement, known as Caliber B01. Initially the watch will be available at only about 35 retailers in the U.S., with additional retailers coming on-line quickly. As of late March, about 2000...

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Apr 13, 2009 by WatchTime

Movado’s Classic Datron is Back

Movado’s new Series 800 Datron is inspired by the classic 1970 Datron automatic chronograph. The new model is the first entry in Movado’s Collector’s Edition series. The 40mm tonneau-shaped Datron is powered by the ETA caliber 2894-2 automatic chronograph with 37 jewels and a 42 hour power reserve. The round date aperture at 12 is...

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Apr 13, 2009 by WatchTime

Christophe Claret’s Amazing DualTow

The biggest buzz in Basel surrounded Christophe Claret’s DualTow, an amazing timepiece created to celebrate the eponymous manufacture’s 20th anniversary. The hand-winding caliber CC20A has 582 parts including 73 jewels and features a one-minute tourbillon and a patented single-pusher planetary-gear chronograph with a striking mechanism that chimes when the chronograph pusher is activated. All parts...

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Apr 7, 2009 by WatchTime

Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

Longines started manufacturing timing equipment in 1878 with the launch of a simple 20 ligne column-wheel chronograph, reference number 20H. Over the years, many other Longines chronograph calibers have incorporated a column-wheel mechanism. The new Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph continues this horological heritage into the 21st century. This Longines houses a new caliber developed by ETA...

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Apr 7, 2009 by WatchTime

Patek Ladies’ Nautilus and Rose Gold Calatrava

Following the relaunch of the Nautilus men’s collection in 2006, Patek Philippe presents a new Nautilus ladies’ line for 2009. Design and technical elements from the men’s line carry over. The new ladies’ Nautilus models are available in 18K white or rose gold with precious diamonds (Ref. 7010/1) or with a satin-finished bezel (Ref. 7011/1),...

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Apr 7, 2009 by WatchTime

Daytona Brings World Record Price at Auction

A vintage Ref. 6270 Rolex Daytona in 18k gold brought a world record Sfr. 360,000 at Antiquorum’s Spring sale in Geneva, held March 28 and 29. The record-setting Daytona’s bezel contains 28 baguette diamonds. Patek Philippe wristwatches also performed well. An 18k yellow gold Ref. 2499/100 perpetual calendar produced in 1980 brought SFr. 312,000, and...

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Apr 6, 2009 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500

At Baselworld 2009 TAG Heuer unveiled the Aquaracer 500. The numeric designation reflects guaranteed water resistance to 500 meters. The 43mm watch features an automatic helium release valve and a sapphire crystal and case back in a case that took 4 years to develop. A cyclops lens magnifies the date at 3, and luminescent markers...

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Apr 6, 2009 by WatchTime

Patek Calatrava Officer’s Watch Ref. 5153

For 2009 Patek Philippe introduces the Ref. 5153 Calatrava officer’s watch in 18 karat yellow gold. The 38 mm 5153 succeeds the smaller 5053, and its case combines hallmarks of the Calatrava and officer styles: a highly-polished bezel, straight lugs with screwed strap bars, a knurled turban-style crown, and a hinged case back. The dial...

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Apr 6, 2009 by WatchTime

Davide Blei Rolex Collection Brings $3.7 Million

On Sunday March 22 in Milan, Patrizzi & Co. auctioneers brought the hammer down on the Davide Blei Rolex collection, selling 98% of the lots for a total of 2,736,400 euro or slightly more than $3.7 million. The sale result does not include a buyer’s premium, as Patrizzi & Co. does not charge a buyer’s...

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Mar 25, 2009 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Executive Dual Time

For 2009 Ulysse Nardin introduces ceramic to the Executive Dual time collection. The 43 mm Executive is available in stainless steel and in 18 carat rose gold. Complications include an oversize date at 2, small seconds at 6, and Ulysse Nardin’s patented Dual Time display at 9 with ceramic plus and minus pushers at the...

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Mar 25, 2009 by WatchTime

Breguet 5347 Twin Rotating Tourbillons

For 2009 Breguet introduces Ref. 5347 with twin rotating tourbillons in pink gold. Housed in a 44mm case, the tourbillons operate independently and rotate on the hour axis, completing one revolution every 12 hours. The two tourbillons are coupled by means of differential gears and are mounted on a rotating center plate. The differential device...

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Mar 25, 2009 by WatchTime

Concorso Italiano Tees It Up for 2009

Concorso Italiano is a 24 year tradition during the Monterey classic car weekend, which includes the Pebble Beach Concourse, Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca, and several high-profile auto auctions. Held on golf links in the past, the Concorso moved to the Marin City airport last year where the acres of tarmac inspired little love...

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Mar 19, 2009 by WatchTime

Inside Basel/Geneva 2009 – Los Angeles

On June 25 in Los Angeles, WatchTime and Jeff Kingston team up to bring you all the highlights of the 2009 Basel and Geneva watch fairs, combined with a wonderful dinner, a chance to meet industry executives, and to mingle with other enthusiasts. These events are held at some of the finest private clubs in...

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Mar 19, 2009 by WatchTime

Inside Basel/Geneva 2009 – San Francisco

On June 23 at the San Francisco City Club, WatchTime and Jeff Kingston team up to bring you all the highlights of the 2009 Basel and Geneva watch fairs, combined with a wonderful dinner, a chance to meet industry executives, and to mingle with other enthusiasts. These events are held at some of the finest...

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Mar 19, 2009 by WatchTime

Michelle Obama Wears Cartier for Official Portrait

Posing for her official White House portrait, Michelle Obama wears the Cartier Steel Tank Francaise. Her dress is by Michael Cors. No First Lady has received as much fashion attention since Jackie Kennedy, pictured below wearing a Cartier Tank Louis watch in 1969. Click the images to view larger versions. Michelle Obama photo credit: Joyce...

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Mar 19, 2009 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver Titanium

Ulysse Nardin’s Maxi Marine Diver Titanium is the newest addition to the Maxi Marine Diver collection. The skin-friendly case measures 45 mm in diameter with a unidirectional rotating bezel in either 18 carat rose gold or stainless steel.

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Mar 19, 2009 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Lady Diver Starry Night

For Baselworld 2009, Ulysse Nardin introduces the Lady Diver Starry Night. This sporty yet elegant timepiece measures 40mm in diameter and is available in 18 carat rose gold on a variety of rubber straps. Dials in black or white are set with 27 diamonds. The sapphire display back offers a view of the diamond-set 22...

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Mar 19, 2009 by WatchTime

Swiss Watch Exports to USA Drop Nearly 50% in February

The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry reports that the value of Swiss watch exports to the U.S. market declined in February by 47.5% compared with February 2008 levels. For the first two months of 2009, the value of exports to the U.S.A. is down 38% compared with the same period last year. Hardest hit...

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Mar 19, 2009 by WatchTime