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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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TechnoMarine Appoints Jacques-Philippe Auriol CEO

The Board of TechnoMarine SA has announced the appointment of Jacques-Philippe Auriol as Chief Executive Officer of TechnoMarine SA with immediate effect. Since 2007, Mr. Auriol has been developing consulting business specializing in luxury goods strategy and distribution.

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Jan 14, 2011 by WatchTime

Basel Preview: Longines Twenty-Four Hours

In the 1950s Longines supplied watches to the Swiss national airline, Swissair. These timepieces, developed specifically for aviators, had a distinctive 24-hour dial. This feature met the needs of navigators who, at the time, had to determine the position of the aircraft and set up a flight plan. Longines will re-issue this watch with the...

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Jan 13, 2011 by WatchTime

Gwyneth Paltrow Joins Baume & Mercier Family

Gwyneth Paltrow has joined Baume & Mercier as a friend of the brand. The new relationship kicks off with an exclusive cocktail party at SIHH in Geneva on January 17. The multi-talented Oscar-winning actress recently sang her way into the hearts of a new generation with her rendition of Cee-Lo’s Forget You on Glee, and...

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Jan 13, 2011 by WatchTime

SIHH Preview: Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea

In 2008 JLC presented two faithful interpretations of historical diver’s watches, the Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1965 and the Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968, both of which proved very popular. For 2011, JLC introduces a re-edition of the 1959 Memovox Deep Sea, logically named Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea. UPDATE: Look inside for pricing and...

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Jan 12, 2011 by WatchTime

Carl F. Bucherer Names Diego Benaglio Brand Ambassador

Carl F. Bucherer has named Diego Benaglio, the Swiss national soccer team goalkeeper, as its newest ambassador. Diego is the perfect example of someone who can make big dreams come true, and at 27 years of age, he has already achieved a great deal.

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Jan 12, 2011 by WatchTime

Claude-Daniel Proellochs Passes Away

Sources in Switzerland are reporting that former Vacheron Constantin CEO Claude-Daniel Proellochs died in his sleep in Neuchâtel this past Sunday evening following a short battle with cancer. Proellochs headed Vacheron from 1988 until his retirement in 2005. Under Proellochs, Vacheron’s annual production increased from 3,500 to more than 15,000 pieces.

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Jan 12, 2011 by WatchTime

Richard Mille RM 028 Americas Limited Edition Diver’s Watch

Richard Mille unveils a new limited edition of his automatic diver’s watch, designed for and exclusively available at retailers in North and South America. The RM 028 Americas is a 30-piece edition featuring red and white details on a black DLC titanium case. Look inside for wallpaper, pricing, and launch dates.

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Jan 12, 2011 by WatchTime

Audemars Piguet Launches its iPhone 4 and iPad App

Designed as a playful variation of its website, the Audemars Piguet application enables users to discover a wealth of content and amazing graphics. The high-resolution screen displays signature models and complex mechanisms. The app includes films starring new models, along with videos highlighting watchmaking expertise. You will also find Audacity.ch, the online magazine with the...

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Jan 11, 2011 by WatchTime

SIHH Preview: IWC Launches a New Portofino Collection

The original IWC Portofino ref. 5251, introduced in the early 80s, has achieved cult status. That 46mm x 6mm icon with its 16 3/4 lignes caliber 9521 pocket watch movement proved a prescient preview of things to come. At SIHH 2011, IWC will debut four new Portofino models. UPDATE: Look inside for pricing information and...

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Jan 11, 2011 by WatchTime

Jaeger-LeCoultre and Jon Hamm Introduce New Reversos

Jaeger-LeCoultre North America President Philippe Bonay hosted an exclusive luncheon in New York City to introduce the newest addition to the Reverso line. Golden Globe nominee Jon Hamm, who previously hosted the Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanica event in October, was among the guests on hand to view the new Grande Reverso 1931. This was the first...

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Jan 10, 2011 by WatchTime

RM 011 DLC Titanium Black 50-Piece Limited Edition for the Richard Mille Boutique Beverly Hills

In recognition of the grand opening of the first Richard Mille boutique in the Americas, Richard Mille introduces a limited edition RM 011 created exclusively for sale in the flagship store. The RM 011–the iconic chronograph that Richard Mille designed in conjunction with Formula 1 racecar driver Felipe Massa—shows its dark side in the new...

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Jan 9, 2011 by WatchTime

Scenes From An OpeningRichard Mille’s First USA Boutique

In the time it takes some brands to develop a movement and bring it to market, Richard Mille built a globally-recognized brand known for bold aesthetics, high complications, and Formula 1-style technology. Last week the brand celebrated the opening of its first USA boutique, and WatchTime was there.

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Jan 9, 2011 by WatchTime

Casio Shows Bluetooth-enabled Watch at CES

Ever wish you had wristwatch like Dick Tracy that could transmit information and make calls? Or what about the utility wristwatch from Inspector Gadget that monitored activities and had two-way communication functions? This year at CES, Casio is unveiling a prototype Bluetooth-enabled watch that speaks to Smartphones and other mobile devices.

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Jan 7, 2011 by WatchTime

Jaeger-LeCoultre at the Dakar Rally 2011

Jaeger-LeCoultre is putting its Master Compressor Extreme World Chronograph to the test on the wrist of Greek motorbike racer Vasilis Orfanos during the world’s toughest and most demanding motorsports race: the Dakar Rally 2011. The race runs from January 1-16 in Argentina and Chile. The riders will cover a total of 9,500 kilometers across difficult...

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Jan 6, 2011 by WatchTime

Panerai Pays Tribute to New York City and Los Angeles

This February, Panerai pays tribute to two of the country’s most influential cities: Los Angeles and New York City. Special editions to be produced in limited numbers feature engraved case backs with iconic Big Apple and City of Angels images. Look inside for wallpaper and pricing.

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Jan 5, 2011 by WatchTime

DeWitt Twenty-8-Eight Regulator A.S.W.

At Baselworld 2010 DeWitt debuted their first in-house movement – Caliber DW8014. This year the movement will appear in an all-new watch, the Twenty-8-Eight Regulator A.S.W. The automatic-winding movement boasts notable technical features at each end of the gear train.

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Jan 3, 2011 by WatchTime

2010: The Year In Review Quiz, Part II

Once again we look at the biggest and smallest stories of the year. Were you paying attention? As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck!

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Jan 2, 2011 by WatchTime

Breguet Charity Auction Is Underway

As time winds down to the New Year, Breguet is preparing to auction a masterpiece: the Breguet Classique 5157. The auction benefits the New York Philharmonic’s School Partnership Program. Bidding began at 12:01 a.m. EST yesterday and closes close at midnight January 15th, 2011.

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Dec 31, 2010 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Reveals “Art of Watchmaking” Design Competition Winners

TAG Heuer and Parsons The New School for Design have unveiled the winners of the “Art of Watchmaking,” a 10-week competition that challenged eight teams of Parsons product design students to reinterpret TAG Heuer’s classic Monaco chronograph.

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Dec 30, 2010 by WatchTime

Christie’s 2010 Watch Sales Highest Ever at $91 Million

Christie’s wrapped up a record-breaking year for fine timepieces, realizing $91.2 million in total sales – the highest annual total ever for the the global auction house. Patek Philippe dominated the results, capturing each of the year’s top 10 positions for wristwatch sales. In all, five Pateks sold for more than $1 million apiece. Look...

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Dec 29, 2010 by WatchTime