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Montblanc: Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition

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IWC Schaffhausen: Ingenieur Automatic 40

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Bulgari: Octo Roma

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Blancpain: Fifty Fathoms “Tech Gombessa”

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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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Breitling: Superocean

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Tudor: Ranger

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Out Now: WatchTime’s April Issue

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Carl F. Bucherer: Capsule Collection in Black

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Hermès Dressage

La Montre Hermès has updated its Dressage watch for men, expanding the diameter of its traditional tonneau case by 1.5 mm to 40.5 mm. The big news for Hermès is what’s inside: the firm’s first proprietary movement. The movement, Caliber H1837, is made for Hermès by Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier, in which Hermès has a 25-percent...

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Sep 20, 2012 by Joe Thompson

Ulysse Nardin Launches Limited Edition Timepiece for Monaco Yacht Show

Ulysse Nardin, a brand steeped in nautical history, is participating for the fourth year as an official sponsor of the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show. To commemorate the occasion, the brand has introduced a new, limited-edition timepiece to its Marine Diver collection.

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Sep 19, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Tool of Hard Knocks: Tutima’s Grand Classic Black

From our watch test archives, writer Alexander Krupp and photographer Nik Schölzel take a close look at Tutima’s Grand Classic Black sport watch, which boasts an extra-hardened, scratch-resistant case and costs less than $2,000.

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Sep 18, 2012 by Alexander Krupp

WatchTime Adds New Social Media Accounts

WatchTime recently increased its already broad social media presence. Now, readers can reach WatchTime’s news, reviews, features and photo posts conveniently on the world’s most popular social networks. With more than 38,000 fans on Facebook WatchTime has more followers than all other U.S. watch magazines and watch blogs combined. On Pinterest, WatchTime currently features over...

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Sep 17, 2012 by Roger Ruegger

Breitling and Hamilton Jewelers Partner to Create the Chronomat 44 Hamilton 100th Edition

To celebrate its 100th anniversary as a family-owned and operated business, Hamilton Jewelers has teamed with Breitling (also a family-owned business) to create a limited edition timepiece, the Chronomat 44 Hamilton 100th Edition.

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Sep 14, 2012 by WatchTime

Capeland 10088 is Baume & Mercier’s First Limited Edition for U.S.

Baume & Mercier traces its founding all the way back to 1830 in Geneva, but it has never created a limited-edition watch for the U.S. market until now. The Capeland 10088, limited to 250 pieces and sold exclusively at select Tourneau stores nationwide, will be the first, making its debut this fall.

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Sep 14, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Frédérique Constant Slimline Tourbillon Manufacture

A Swiss-made tourbillon wristwatch with an automatic movement is rare enough — but finding one that costs less than $40,000 is virtually impossible. We say “virtually,” because Frédérique Constant, a brand long known for its impressive cost-benefit ratio, has added such a watch to its repertoire with the introduction of the Slimline Tourbillon Manufacture, a...

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Sep 13, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

A. Lange & Söhne Expands Watchmaking in Glashütte

With global demand for its watches growing, A. Lange & Söhne, based in Glashütte in the German state of Saxony, has been expanding its production facilities over the past few years. The latest step took place on September 5, with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the company’s new annex.

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Sep 12, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

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

WatchTime’s September-October issue is on newsstands now, with tests of Rolex’s new Explorer II and Breitling Transocean, an in-depth technical report on the Cartier ID Two concept watch, brand profiles of Ball Watch and Hanhart, and more. Click here for highlights from the issue…

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Sep 11, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Cartier’s Crystal Ball: Inside the ID Two Concept Watch

Cartier is rare among watch manufacturers because it releases concept watches that reveal its future plans for all to see. The latest concept, called ID Two, looks like something teleported to us from the year 2020. Click here to read WatchTime technical editor Mike Disher’s report on the ID Two, along with a video animation...

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Sep 10, 2012 by WatchTime

Obama and Romney Both Wearing TAG Heuer?

While President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney may be on opposite ends of the political spectrum in the coming election, they at least seem to be on the same page for one of the most important issues: taste in watches. According to watch spotters at TAG Heuer, both have been seen wearing that brand.

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Sep 7, 2012 by WatchTime

Selections Announced for 2012 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix

The Foundation of the Watchmaking Grand Prix has announced that the prize-giving ceremony for the 12th Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (GPHG) will take place on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the Grand Théâtre de Genève. The GPHG has also announced the list of 70 nominated watches in seven categories.

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Sep 7, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Bonus Audio: Excerpts from Our Interview with Festina Group’s Jean-Claude Schwarz

In the September-October 2012 issue of WatchTime, on sale September 11, executive editor Norma Buchanan profiles the Festina Group, one of the few companies that make movements, including hairsprings, from scratch, and hopes to cash in on cutbacks by the Swatch Group. Click below the photos to listen to audio outtakes from her exclusive interview...

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Sep 6, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Girard-Perregaux Young Watchmakers Tour in Paris

Girard-Perregaux’s young watchmakers continue their tour, most recently having arrived in Paris, France. The Girard-Perregaux Young Watchmakers Tour launched in New York, showcasing the young talent of the Manufacture. As they did in New York, the watchmakers traveled around the city, showing off their skills at famous locales like Norte Dame and the Arc du Triumph.

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Sep 6, 2012 by WatchTime

Graham Chronofighter Oversize Prodive

Graham is best known for chronographs with oversized “trigger” activation mechanisms. The 45-mm Chronofighter Oversize Prodive takes Graham’s expertise in this area under the sea. The new line features the first chronograph proven to operate at a depth of 2,000 feet. Most chronographs can’t be used under water because the pushers are not sealed. The...

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Sep 6, 2012 by WatchTime

Audemars Piguet Exhibit Heads to Beijing

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 40 Years international exhibit, which began its tour in New York, has arrived in Asia, first in Beijing at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), and then to Singapore. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet has put together an exhibit featuring 100 timepieces and memorabilia dating...

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Sep 5, 2012 by WatchTime

Stars at the Venice Film Festival

At this year’s Venice International Film Festival, many stars are showing their love for Jaeger-LeCoultre.

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Sep 4, 2012 by WatchTime

Back is Beautiful 2012: More Watch Wallpaper

In our September-October issue, on sale September 11, we present our latest portfolio of photos proving that some watches look just as good from the back as from the front. Click here to download the photos — by WatchTime’s Nik Schölzel and OK-Photography — as wallpaper for your desktop.

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Sep 4, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Football Fever: Hublot Launches New King Power FC Bayern Munich

There is probably no greater soccer fan than Hublot chairman Jean-Claude Biver, and the brand has reflected it: in 2011 it introduced the King Power Red Devil Manchester United, a limited-edition collaboration with England’s world-famous Manchester United team. This year, Hublot takes its horological talents to Germany, producing another limited model for one of Man...

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Sep 3, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Panerai’s Sailing Heals

This summer, Panerai held several yachting events with the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge North American Circuit, an ongoing series of regattas along the New England coast. They’ve also been active with Sailing Heals, the non-profit organization founded by Panerai N.A with the mission of providing cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers a chance to relax...

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Aug 31, 2012 by WatchTime