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WATCH REVIEW

All Fired Up: Reviewing the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire

IWC launched a new Spitfire squadron in its collection of pilots’ watches at that debuted in 2019. A self-winding movement from the new 32000 family of manufacture calibers debuts inside the case of the Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire. We tested one in this feature from the WatchTime archives, with original photos by Olaf Köster. “Haven’t...

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May 1, 2022 by Martina Richter

Sponsored: Boasting Cutting Edge Technology, G-SHOCK Introduces Its Latest MT-G

G-SHOCK’s premium MT-G collection of timepieces has long been found at the crossroads of bold style and cutting edge technology, and with the new MTGB3000BD1A that trend only continues. Found as part of the larger MTGB3000 series, the watch is constructed of stainless steel, fine resin, and carbon, and features a renewed Dual Core Guard Structure...

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May 18, 2022 by WatchTime

The Evolution of a Classic: Santos de Cartier Large Model

The Santos wrote history as the world’s first aviator watch for the wrist. A staple in the Cartier collection for more than a century, it has been redesigned countless times without loosing its signature characteristic, such as the oversized and stretched Roman numerals, the railroad-style minutes track and the bold yet elegant sword-shaped hands. Among...

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May 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Mission Statement: Testing the Breitling Avenger Chronograph 45 Night Mission

Wow, that’s hot! Show up wearing the Breitling Avenger Chronograph 45 Night Mission, and that’s how you’ll be greeted. This chronograph is one of 14 models presented in fall 2019 as the reinvigorated and streamlined Avenger collection, including four watches that replace the former Colt collection. Such enthusiasm for our test watch! It’s no doubt...

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Apr 30, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

The WatchTime Q&A: An Interview with Uwe Ahrendt from Nomos

Since February 2022, “made in Glashütte” is a legally protected designation of origin that provides a significantly improved framework and is therefore a more effective protection for watches from the “cradle of German watchmaking.” WatchTime met with Uwe Ahrendt, managing director and general partner of the award-winning German watchmaker Nomos Glashütte, to discuss the significance...

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Apr 30, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

IWC Launches Limited Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport for Good”

On the occasion of the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards in Seville, Spain, IWC Schaffhausen unveils the Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” to highlight its support for the work of the charity organization. Laureus Sport for Good operates in more than 50 countries and supports over 250 programs around the world, which...

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Apr 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Dive Squad: Citizen Makes a Splash with New Promaster Additions

Every year is a good year for diver’s watches, but 2022 seems to be particularly promising. Four months in, we have already seen a plethora of entirely new introductions and variations of existing models that raised the bar in terms of good looks and functionality. With two new sub-collections within its Promaster Dive Automatic Collection,...

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Apr 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: eBay – How a Watch Enthusiast Safely Upgraded his Collection

Luxury watches on eBay continue to grow at double digit rates. If you’ve ever considered selling or buying your next watch online, the online giant recently made the process even more secure: As one of the world’s largest luxury watch marketplaces, eBay launched its “Authenticity Guarantee ” for watches in 2020, a post-sale authentication service...

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Apr 29, 2022 by WatchTime

Hermès Adds Blue Titanium Option to H08 Collection

At this year’s Watches & Wonders, Hermès has unveiled a new variant of its striking H08 timepiece that made its debut one year ago. The latest iteration of the masculine watch that was designed by the brand’s creative director Philippe Delhotal, is clad in blue titanium and distinguished by its dial with a color-coordinated, finely...

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Apr 28, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Continuing the Pace of the Past: Montblanc Introduces the Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Red Arrow

Montblanc is diving deeper into its (adopted) heritage with the Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Red Arrow. This is exactly one of those watches that made me revise my opinion of integrating the legendary Minerva manufacture in the Montblanc brand many years ago. While at first I was worried that the exceptional expertise of the first was...

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Apr 28, 2022 by Martin Green

Charisma In the Detail: Maurice Lacroix Introduces Aikon Skeleton 39mm

Maurice Lacroix presents the Aikon Skeleton, a stainless-steel skeleton timepiece inspired by urban architecture. The Swiss brand has a long experience in the production of skeletonized watches and an impressive knowledge in this field. Based on this expertise, a notably modern model has been created, which focuses on the beauty of the automatic movement ML115,...

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Apr 28, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Custom California: Bremont Partners with Bamford for the Limited S500 Bamford Special Edition

The Bremont S500 Bamford Special Edition represents an exciting fusion of British design from Bremont and Bamford Watch Department. The collection was born out of a long-standing friendship between Bremont Co-founders Nick and Giles English and George Bamford, as well as mutual respect and admiration for each other’s craft. The resulting Special Edition, limited to...

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Apr 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Update: WatchTime Los Angeles 2022

Sometimes, being ahead of the time clearly isn’t an advantage: After much deliberation, the team at WatchTime has decided to postpone WatchTime Los Angeles (previously planned for May 2022) until further notice. The decision came following a series of visits by the WatchTime events team to the Downtown Los Angeles area, and after repeated conversations with...

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Apr 27, 2022 by WatchTime

Boots on the Ground: Doxa Revives the Doxa Army in a Limited Edition

In partnership with Watches of Switzerland, Swiss watchmaker Doxa is reissuing a rare gem from its history. More than 50 years after the premiere of the original Doxa Army in 1969, a limited edition of just 100 pieces is now being re-introduced. By the late 1960s, the Swiss brand, which is today headquartered in Biel,...

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Apr 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Architectural Inspiration: Mido Introduces the Multifort Skeleton Vertigo

The architecture of the famous Harbour Bridge in Sydney serves as a source of inspiration for Mido’s Multifort collection. Both icons were created at the same time, in the 1930s. In this spirit, the new Multifort Skeleton highlights the beauty of the individual elements by putting them into the spotlight. Its finely skeletonized plate that...

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Apr 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Cosmopolitain Spirit: Carl F. Bucherer releases Heritage BiCompax Annual Hometown Edition

When introduced in 2018, Carl F. Bucherer’s Heritage BiCompax Annual watch, which takes its design inspiration from one of the brand’s archival pieces dating back to the 1950s, instantly appealed to fans of retro-style watches. Combining vintage flair with contemporary features, it was an authentic expression of the brand’s heritage. With its symmetrically arranged chronograph...

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Apr 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Norqain Expands the Freedom 60 Chronograph Series with a Smaller Case Size and New Strap Options

Norqain launches two new variants of its popular, vintage-inspired Freedom 60 Chronograph this month, now with a goldilocks diameter of 40mm and the choice of a royal blue or anthracite dial. The colors beautifully contrast with the white flange and the three counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock of the two-layer watch face, which...

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Apr 25, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: The Joy Of Manual Labor

One of the most magical moments in the life of a watch collector is winding your very first manual watch. There is something magical about gently turning the crown, bringing the device to life as it starts ticking. This excitement also comes with a dash of fear so as not to damage the watch. Most...

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Apr 25, 2022 by Martin Green

And Action:

Time for the Movies: 10 Times a Watch Stole the Spotlight from the Actors

(Warning: Spoilers ahead.) Watches in movies have fascinated watch fans since collecting timepieces became (at least) as interesting as getting an autograph from your favorite actor. From Steve McQueen’s Monaco in Le Mans (1971), Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) Seiko Giugario in Aliens (1986), Christian Bale’s Datejust in American Psycho (2000), Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT and Martin...

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Apr 24, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

Orange is the New Black: Bell & Ross Unveils New Version of BR V2-92

This year, we have already seen a plethora of colorful watch faces. Now Bell & Ross unveils yet another cheerful watch with its very own in the BR V2-92 Orange. This neo-vintage stainless steel watch truly lives up to its name, complete with a bright orange dial, diameter of 41 mm, bidirectional rotating bezel, and...

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Apr 24, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Power at a Premium: 6 Watches Under $3,500 with Great Power Reserves

Of the various ongoing trends in the watch world, ever-improving power reserves in mechanical timepieces are among the most practical. With collectors often owning a variety of pieces they like to change in and out on a daily basis, owning a mechanical timepiece that’s still running after it’s been put down for a few days...

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Apr 23, 2022 by Caleb Anderson