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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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Two Faces, One Watch: De Bethune Introduces the DB Kind of Two Tourbillon DB29

Today, Swiss independent luxury watchmaker De Bethune unveils the latest haute horological addition to its very eclectic catalogue, the DB Kind of Two Tourbillon DB29, which it describes as a watch “endowed with two faces, two dials, and two identities.” Like other double-dial models, the most famous of which are produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre, its two...

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Jan 20, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

The History of Seiko Through 12 Milestone Seiko Watches

Discover the history of Seiko watchmaking, stretching all the way back to the late 19th century, which includes several watch-world firsts, from the Seiko Marvel (1956) to the watch-world game changer: the Seiko Astron GPS Solar.

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Jan 20, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

A Time for Honor: Oris Carl Brashear Cal. 401 Limited Edition Hosts Brand’s Second In-House Movement

On January 19, 2021 (the day Carl Brashear would have turned 90), Oris introduced the third watch made in partnership with the Carl Brashear Foundation, and the first powered by the brand’s in-house Calibre 401 with small seconds and five-day power reserve (the second execution from its new family of in-house automatic movements). The Carl...

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Jan 19, 2021 by Roger Ruegger

FEATURE

Double Time: Eight GMT Watches For Travelers at Work and Play

A second time zone can be shown in many ways, offering a wide range of options for watch designers. As the summer travel season winds down, we showcase some notable timepieces with second-time-zone (GMT) displays in this article from our 2019 Special Design Issue.

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Jan 19, 2021 by Jens Koch

Tutima Glashütte Expands Grand Flieger Airport Series with Four New Models, Two Colorways

This past fall, Glashütte-based Tutima revitalized its Grand Flieger Airport series, unveiling four new models in two new colorways. The expansion, which includes two new Grand Flieger Airport Chronographs and an additional two Grand Flieger Airport Automatics, breathes new life into the 1940s-pilot-watch-inspired collection, promising to bring “traditional reliability and legibility with a new bidirectional...

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Jan 18, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Essence of Emerald: 15 Green-Dial Watches On Sale Now

It doesn’t get any greener in today’s watch world. Or does it? There have never been as many green watches as there are today, and in this feature we explore the emergence of the trend and showcase 15 currently available emerald-hued timepieces. Although blue has been the most prominent trendy color for watches for the...

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Jan 18, 2021 by Ruediger Bucher

Richard Mille Shifts Into A Higher Gear with RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph

Richard Mille has built much of its brand on combining highly sophisticated micromechanical technology with ultra-modern materials from the automobile and aerospace industries, and its latest chronograph-equipped timepiece, the RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph, continues the tradition. It is also, the company claims, the “most complex timepiece ever to leave the Richard Mille workshops.” Some...

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Jan 17, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Budget Timekeepers for the New Year: Five Watches Under $1,000

As you forge ahead into the new year, acquiring a new watch may very well be on your mind, especially if you’ve got some holiday bonus money and are determined to make 2021 a better year than 2020 by refreshing your daily routine in a small but significant way. To help you in your search,...

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Jan 16, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: G-SHOCK Expands Full Metal Collection with Ion-Plated GMWB5000RD-4

After its initial introduction in 2018 to much fanfare, G-SHOCK’s Full Metal collection has gone on to become one of the brand’s most distinguished and praised series in its modern portfolio. Three years since its debut, G-SHOCK is once again revisiting the series, and kicking off 2021 with the unveiling of the new, red ion...

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Jan 15, 2021 by WatchTime

The WatchTime Q&A: Chrono24 Founder and Co-CEO Tim Stracke

Despite the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic, leading online luxury-watch marketplace Chrono24 achieved a wildly successful year in 2020, generating a 25 percent increase in volume and $2.4 billion in transactions. How did the company, which offers a platform for watch dealers, private sellers, and enthusiasts in more than 100 countries, pull off...

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Jan 15, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

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Brown is the New Black: Five Noteworthy Watches with Chocolate Hues

There’s a reason why timepieces with brown dials haven’t developed as a universal offering from watch brands in the same way other colorways have. The popular blue and green looks that we’ve seen proliferate over the past few years are able to offer a lively interpretation of time with their attractive and vibrant hues. Black...

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Jan 15, 2021 by WatchTime

Zodiac Partners with Italian Retailer for Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression Limited Edition Grimoldi Milano

Swiss-based Zodiac, founded in 1882, is a brand which has based its modern image upon many watches first developed in the mid-20th century. Chief among these is the ever-popular Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression, which takes inspiration from a skin diver’s watch launched in 1953, then only known as the Sea Wolf. More recently, the...

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Jan 14, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

TimeOut with WatchTime Debuts on January 21: Join Our Editors for a Virtual Discussion

For all those who attended and enjoyed our WatchTime Live virtual event back in the fall, as well as our earlier, and more intimate Independent Watchmakers roundtable event back in August, we’ve got exciting news for you. On January 21, at 12:00 PM EST, WatchTime will host the first in our new series of “TimeOut”...

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Jan 13, 2021 by WatchTime

Highlights from WatchTime’s January-February Issue, On Sale Now

The January-February issue of WatchTime is available at retailers today. Among the highlights of the issue are an in-depth exploration of Patek Philippe’s ultra-complicated 6301P model; a review of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M made specially for the upcoming James Bond movie; a comprehensive profile of A. Lange & Söhne and how it revitalized watchmaking...

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Jan 12, 2021 by WatchTime

Jaquet Droz Celebrates the Year of the Ox with Four Commemorative Timepieces

According to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2021 is the Year of the Ox, and to celebrate this new year, Jaquet Droz is unveiling four commemorative luxury timepieces from its Petite Heure Minute collection. Three of the new models, called Petite Heuer Minute Buffalo, are produced in rose gold, one in white gold; in addition, two...

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Jan 11, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

How Green is My Watch? How Watch Brands Are Embracing Sustainability

Sustainability is the topic of the hour. But how committed is the watch industry to ethical and ecological responsibility? We explore several interesting solutions in this feature from the WatchTime archives.

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Jan 11, 2021 by Maria-Bettina Eich

TAG Heuer Carerra Sport Chronograph Special Edition Re-Imagines 1965’s Classic “DATO 45”

Highlighting a milestone year, TAG Heuer has released the first special edition of its recently launched Carerra Sport Chronograph. Available in two options, the timepieces are inspired by the 1965 “DATO 45” which was notable as the first Heuer wrist chronograph to feature a turning date disk. The historically influenced timepiece also features a date...

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Jan 10, 2021 by WatchTime

Ball Watch Targets Extreme Divers with Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQUEST II

Last fall, as the watch world was steadily preparing for the holidays and we at WatchTime were holding our WatchTime Live event, Swiss-headquartered Ball Watch Co. unveiled the latest addition to its tool-watch-focused lineup, the Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQUEST II. Launched on the heels of several other notable 2020 releases, like the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original and...

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Jan 9, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Leather and Complexity: Hublot Big Bang Unico Berluti Cold Brown

Among Hublot’s many partnerships, the one that has probably been most under the radar of collectors and connoisseurs is the Swiss watchmaker’s collaboration with French men’s fashion house Berluti, maker of high-end footwear and other leather goods since 1895. Nevertheless, the watches that have emerged from this four-year partnership have been uniformly gorgeous, as well...

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Jan 7, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Zenith Re-Creates the Watch World’s First “Smoked” Dial with El Primero Chronomaster A385 Revival

Nostalgia has proven to be a powerful draw for watch enthusiasts in recent years, and Zenith has accordingly mined its archives for intriguing, and in some cases quite rare, timepieces to re-create for a modern audience. Last year saw the release of two historically inspired variations on Zenith’s famed El Primero from 1969, one based...

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Jan 6, 2021 by Mark Bernardo