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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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Chronoswiss White Gold “Perpetual Black”

Chronoswiss expands its Perpetual Calendar series, adding a new model in white gold with a black dial, called the Perpetual Black. The new model joins the existing stainless steel and rose gold versions, each with white dials. Chronoswiss says the new version’s black dial gives it added versatility, allowing it to move easily from the...

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Jul 29, 2009 by WatchTime

Vacheron Constantin Malte Moon Phase and Power Reserve

Vacheron Constantin announces a new model: the Malte Moon Phase and Power-Reserve. The barrel-shaped case measures a generous 39 x 49mm. The dial is adorned with five different finishes. The inner zone features a silvered, finely hand-guilloché “Clous de Paris” or hobnail motif. The outer zone is decorated with a vertical satin-brushed finish, also silvered....

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Jul 28, 2009 by WatchTime

Zenith Teams With NBA Stars At Summer Groove ’09

Zenith was a proud sponsor of the 13th Annual “Summer Groove” benefit dinner held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on July 11th. Hosted by NBA stars Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade, the “Summer Groove” is a festive five-day event that benefits Alonzo Mourning Charities and Wade’s World Foundation. Actress...

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Jul 27, 2009 by WatchTime

First-Half Swiss Watch Sales Plummet

The half-year figures for Swiss watch exports are in, and they’re not pretty. The value of watches that Switzerland exported to the rest of the world between January and June declined 26.4 percent from the same period last year. They weighed in at 6.1 billion Swiss francs ($5.7 billion). Of Switzerland’s top 15 export markets,...

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Jul 26, 2009 by Norma Buchanan

TAG Heuer Monaco V4 No. 1 for Only Watch

In 2004, TAG Heuer created the revolutionary Monaco V4 Concept Watch. Inspired by the brand’s motor racing heritage (the watch’s name comes from the racing-engine-like V-formation of the movement’s four barrels), the V4 uses ball bearings and is belt-driven – a totally new type of watch movement. The Monaco V4 is the first mechanical watch...

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Jul 24, 2009 by WatchTime

Seiko Velatura Yachting Timer

Launched in 2007, Seiko’s Velatura collection is designed to withstand the rigors of open ocean racing. For 2009, Seiko improves the the Velatura Yachting Timer, making it lighter, tougher, and more resistant to the elements. The case is made from titanium, covered with a new hard coating. The watch has a new screw-in crown system...

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Jul 23, 2009 by WatchTime

Hamilton X-Mach: Are You Moving Faster Than Sound?

Hamilton’s new 44mm X-Mach lets you measure an aircraft’s speed relative to that of sound – Hamilton calls this the “Machmeter” feature. To perform this feat however, you need to be sitting in the cockpit. Pilots set the pressure altitude (PA) and calibrated air speed (CAS) measured by the aircraft’s instruments by turning the right...

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Jul 22, 2009 by WatchTime

Breguet Travel Clock No. 1 for Only Watch

Breguet built the first modern travel clock in 1796. He equipped it with a balance spring, successfully replacing the pendulum balance that was unfit for travel. Glass-covered on four sides and small in size, this clock bore the number 178. In April 1798, General Bonaparte purchased it to take with him on his Egyptian campaign.

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Jul 21, 2009 by WatchTime

Chronoswiss Zeitzeichen: Artful Craftsmanship

Chronoswiss has teamed up with master craftsman Jochen Benzinger to create a series of 3 limited edition watches that showcase the arts of skeletonizing, engraving and guilloche to great effect. Known as Edition Zeitzeichen or “Signs of the Times Edition”, each model will be produced in a series of just 33 pieces. Each piece measures...

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Jul 20, 2009 by WatchTime

Oris Pays Tribute With Bob Dylan Limited Edition

In one of his greatest hits, Bob Dylan sings “The Times They Are A-Changin.” As a tribute to Bob Dylan, Oris has created a special edition Rectangular model, limited to just 3000 pieces worldwide. The watches, in stainless steel, carry Bob Dylan’s signature on the finely patterned dial. His portrait is engraved on the case...

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Jul 18, 2009 by WatchTime

Corum Ambassador Ben Ainslie Sets Sailing Record

On July 11th 2009, Corum ambassador Ben Ainslie set a new elapsed time record for monohulls in the Transpacific Yacht Race. Sailing Alfa Romeo II (Neville Crichton’s Reichel Pugh 100), Ainslie and crew made the 2,225-nautical mile crossing in 5 days, 14 hours, 36 minutes and 20 seconds. The crew beat the previous course record...

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Jul 17, 2009 by WatchTime

Breguet Marine Royal Ref. 5847 Alarm Watch

In 2004 Breguet launched a new interpretation of the Marine line, and for 2009 they introduce the Marine Royal Ref. 5847 with 300 meter water resistance and an alarm designed to operate under water. The case is an imposing 45mm and is available in 18k pink or white gold. Twin barrels provide the power –...

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Jul 16, 2009 by WatchTime

Urwerk UR-CC1, Code Name “King Cobra”

Until now, no one has developed a production wristwatch with true retrograde linear displays. Urwerk’s UR‐CC1 achieves this feat. It has two horizontal indications displayed by two retrograde cylinders: one for the (jumping) hours, the other for the minutes. The watch is the result of more than three years of research, development and testing to...

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Jul 15, 2009 by WatchTime

World Watch Report 2009 Reveals Online Trends

Digital marketing specialist IC-Agency has released the 5th World Watch Report market study. Its conclusions are based on a sample of more than 300 million global online searches relating to 25 watch brands in 7 export markets: China, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, France and Germany. The study found that the 3...

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Jul 14, 2009 by WatchTime

Romain Jerome and CEO Yvan Arpa Part Ways

Romain Jerome has announced that it has parted ways with CEO Yvan Arpa. Also leaving the company are the head of administration, the sales director and two other staff members. No reason was given for the departures. Romain Jerome’s press release states that “…the change of management in no way jeopardizes the ongoing success of...

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Jul 13, 2009 by WatchTime

Rolex Leads U.S. Watch Advertiser Pack

U.S. luxury watch king Rolex was the top watch advertiser by far in the United States in 2008. TNS Media Intelligence, which tracks watch advertising across 17 media categories, estimates that Rolex spent $49.30 million on ad placements last year. The figure is more than $20 million more than the number two advertiser, Breitling, which...

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Jul 12, 2009 by Joe Thompson

Antiquorum’s Auction Season Ends With a Bang

A standing-room only crowd at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel competed against more than 250 internet bidders from over 40 countries at Antiquorum’s 2009 Hong Kong auction. The sale brought a total of HKD 45,453,120 ($5,864,199). 82% of the 479 lots offered were sold, representing 115% of the estimated value. The top price was paid for...

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Jul 11, 2009 by WatchTime

Chronoswiss Timemaster Spring

Chronoswiss announces their newest addition to the Timemaster series, the Timemaster Spring. This timepiece offers a distinctive style with its bright white dial and exclusive light green super luminova C 1.5 markers which allow the dial to glow brightly in the dark. The bezel is fitted with 60 top cut, top wesselton VVSI diamonds. The...

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Jul 11, 2009 by WatchTime

Bell & Ross BR 01 Airborne One for Only Watch

The Bell & Ross BR 01 Instrument started with a simple idea: turn a cockpit instrument panel clock into a wristwatch. Now available in a number of versions and materials, the BR 01 Instrument watch has become popular with collectors. For Only Watch 2009, Bell & Ross has created a unique version of the new...

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Jul 10, 2009 by WatchTime

Luminox Announces F-22 Raptor

Luminox, makers of watches known for their glow, introduces the F-22 Raptor Chronograph 9200, a new model in the Lockheed Martin series. The F-22 Raptor timepiece case is made from titanium. The watch features aircraft-inspired styling cues: the numbers, colors and style follow the Raptor’s instrument panel, and an image of the fighter jet is...

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Jul 9, 2009 by WatchTime