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The 40-mm Manero Flyback Chronograph in 5 New Colorways

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Geneva Watch Days 2022

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Tudor: the new Ranger

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Breitling: the new Superocean

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MB&F: LM Sequential EVO >>>

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Watches & Wonders 2022 >>>

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Oris: Teaming up With Chronos for a Special Edition >>>

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Omega and Swatch Join Forces for a New Collection >>>

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Certina: the DS-2 is Back >>>

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Bulgari: Creating the Octo Collection >>>

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Bell & Ross: Time for Instruments >>>

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Bovet: Driving the Battista Tourbillon >>>

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Omega: Reaching New Depths in 2022 >>>

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Who are Switzerland’s Top Chronometer Producers?

Read about Switzerland’s top producers of chronometer watches from data released by Switzerland’s official chronometer testing agency, COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres).

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Sep 12, 2010 by Joe Thompson

Scenes from the Pebble Beach Concours and The Quail Motorsport Event

WatchTime had an opportunity to attend the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and The Quail Motorsport Event last month, in connection with Parmigiani’s launch of it’s new Bugatti Super Sport timepiece. This is a small selection of images from these two events. You may view additional images here.

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Sep 11, 2010 by WatchTime

Cartier Showcases Entire Fine Watchmaking Collection in Ten Locations

Cartier will preview their complete Fine Watchmaking Collection exclusively at ten locations throughout the United States for a limited time from October through March. The Cartier Fine Watchmaking collection timepieces are limited complications, and the entire collection is rarely seen in one location.

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Sep 10, 2010 by WatchTime

Peter Speake‐Marin’s New Marin 2 Mk 1 “Thalassa”

It is rare for one man to design every component of a watch’s case, dial and movement. Peter Speake-Marin’s new Thalassa is such a watch. The harmonious design incorporates Peter’s trademark elements, and so is instantly recognizable as his. The blued‐steel of the outer dial, hands and seconds wheel create a nautical ambiance which inspired...

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Sep 10, 2010 by WatchTime

Seiko Launches World’s First Active Matrix EPD Watch

Seiko has announced the world’s first watch with an active matrix EPD display. The watch features a 300 dpi high resolution display for very detailed graphics. You can choose from among five displays to suit your personal taste, or your mood. This solar-powered watch receives time-setting signals from the world’s atomic clocks, assuring amazing accuracy....

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Sep 10, 2010 by WatchTime

Richemont Reports Strong Sales Results

Richemont has announced that its sales for the five months ended August 31 2010 increased by 37 percent at actual exchange rates. At constant exchange rates and excluding the impact on sales of the acquisition of Net-a-Porter.com in April 2010, sales increased by 22 percent. The Group acknowledges that its results reflect, in part, low...

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Sep 10, 2010 by WatchTime

Frédérique Constant Enjoys Record Growth

Frédérique Constant experienced 38% sales growth for the first six months of 2010, compared with 2009. Sales for the period were also 15% higher than 2008. “We have seen a significant increase in activity across all of our regions in the first half of 2010” says founder and CEO Peter Stas.

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Sep 9, 2010 by WatchTime

A. Lange & Söhne Names BMW’s Wilhelm Schmid CEO

German watchmaker A. Lange & Söhne has appointed Wilhelm Schmid as Chief Executive Officer effective January, 2011. Schmid, 47, a German national, has held several positions in marketing and sales over the last eight years for BMW. Since 2007, he has been responsible for sales and marketing for BMW South Africa. As CEO, Schmidt will...

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Sep 8, 2010 by WatchTime

Carl F. Bucherer Manero ChronoPerpetual

Carl F. Bucherer presents the new Manero ChronoPerpetual, combining a perpetual calendar with moon phase and leap year displays and a flyback chronograph with tachymeter scale. A Manufacture movement from Vaucher, with contemporary decoration in the distinctive style of the Lucerne-based Bucherer brand, creates the exclusive mechanical foundation for this new timepiece.

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Sep 8, 2010 by WatchTime

Gergé Type M – Metropolis

The new brand Gergé Swiss Timepieces has announced the launch of its Type M – Metropolis collection, which includes three main variations: the Type M3 automatic-chrono COSC with mono push-button and date; Type M2 automatic-chrono movement and date, and the Type M automatic day/date. The watches were inspired by the futuristic vision of urban architecture...

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Sep 7, 2010 by WatchTime

Stallone Wears Panerai Luminor Regatta in The Expendables

In his new movie The Expendables, Sylvester Stallone wears the Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante (PAM332). Panerai will produce only 500 examples of the chronometer-certified special limited edition, which features a split-second chronograph that counts down the 5 minutes to the start of a yacht race.

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Sep 2, 2010 by WatchTime

Girard-Perregaux 1966 Perpetual Calendar

Girard-Perregaux has added a Perpetual Calendar to its classically-styled 1966 collection. The 40mm case houses in-house caliber GP033Q0 with 288 components. The caliber uses the Manufacture’s exclusive Microvar variable inertia balance, which is visible through the watch’s transparent case-back.

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Sep 1, 2010 by WatchTime

Bremont Creates Clock for Jaguar XJ75 Concept Car

Bremont has produced a bespoke mechanical clock and stopwatch for the Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept Car, a one-of-a-kind design project that was displayed on the Pebble Beach Concept Car Lawn during the recent Concours d’Elegance.

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Aug 31, 2010 by WatchTime

Frédérique Constant and Cohiba Cigars Launch Limited Edition Wristwatches

Frédérique Constant has partnered with Cohiba premium cigars to create two bespoke wristwatches exclusively for the U.S. and its territories, including the U.S Virgin Islands. The “Frédérique Constant for Cohiba Limited Edition” timepieces will be unveiled at a private VIP reception on September 22 at Club Macanudo in New York City.

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Aug 30, 2010 by WatchTime

Bugatti at The Quail, Pebble Beach, and Laguna Seca

Bugatti officially introduced the Veyron Super Sport at The Quail Motorsport Gathering, and the brand was strongly represented at both The Quail and Pebble Beach. The Laguna Seca Historic Races featured a Bugatti Grand Prix. WatchTime was there to capture the action. You may enlarge these images with a click. The lovely setting at The...

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Aug 30, 2010 by WatchTime

WOW TIME: Parmigiani Bugatti Super Sport

In 2004 Parmigiani’s Bugatti Type 370 wowed the watch world with its horizontal, engine block-inspired movement layout. Fast-forward to 2010 and its wow time again at Parmigiani. WatchTime attended the launch of the wild new Super Sport, fittingly held during Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance weekend. We have exclusive photos of the launch, the watch, and...

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Aug 30, 2010 by WatchTime

Images From the Parmigiani Bugatti Super Sport Official Launch

Parmigiani held the official launch party for the Bugatti Super Sport at a private residence in Monterey, California, near the scene of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. WatchTime attended and captured these images, which may be enlarged with a click. Guests arrive for the event. Michel Parmigiani and a guest admire a Veyron. Arrangements are...

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Aug 29, 2010 by WatchTime

Money Shot: IWC Lands Two Starring Roles in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

IWC has secured another starring role on the big screen, this time in Oliver Stone’s upcoming film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. Watches from Schaffhausen land on the wrists of both lead actors: Michael Douglas as the notorious Gordon Gekko and Shia LaBeouf as the innovative Jacob Moore. The film is the long-awaited sequel to...

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Aug 26, 2010 by WatchTime

Louis Moinet Signs With New USA Distributor

Jean-Marie Schaller, CEO of Les Ateliers Louis Moinet, and Don FitzHenry, CEO of Milestone Distribution, have signed a new agreement under which Milestone will distribute Louis Moinet timepieces in the USA. The agreement reflects Louis Moinet’s commitment to strengthen its position in the US through this association with a trusted distributor. Milestone also distributes the...

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Aug 26, 2010 by WatchTime

Citizen Extends USTA Partnership Through 2015

The United States Tennis Association has announced a multi-year extension of their long-standing marketing partnership with Citizen Watch Company. With the current partnership agreement set to expire following the 2010 U.S. Open, this new five-year extension will keep Citizen in place as a USTA Corporate Champion and as the Official Timekeeper of the U.S. Open...

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Aug 25, 2010 by WatchTime