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Blancpain: Fifty Fathoms “70th Anniversary Act 3” in Bronze Gold

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Tudor: The New Pelagos FXD

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A. Lange & Söhne: Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar

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Pacific Ocean Edition from Blancpain and Swatch

Blancpain X Swatch: Everything About the Collab

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Breguet: The New Type XX Chronographe

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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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Silver Treasure: Testing the Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight 925

Tudor has brought silver back onto the scene with its Black Bay Fifty Eight 925. How good is this watch with the striking taupe dial? We find out in this in-depth, hands-on review from the WatchTime Archives. Tudor is one of the few brands whose desirability has increased significantly in recent years. This is mainly...

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Oct 28, 2023 by Jens Koch

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Zooming in: 7 Watch Movements in Extreme Close-Up

Finely finished watch movements come to life under magnification. The seven shown here were certainly ready for their close-ups.

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Oct 28, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

IWC Brings Back the Markus Bühler’s “Turbine” on the Latest Big Pilot’s Edition

Few other timepieces in IWC Schaffhausen’s Pilot’s Watches collection have attained the level of cult status achieved by the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler from 2008. Originating from a unique piece crafted by the company’s associate director of watch and movement assembly, Markus Bühler, during a competition in the concluding year of his watchmaking...

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Oct 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

The Art of Japanese Fans: Grand Seiko Releases Two Additions to Heritage Collection

Grand Seiko is renowned for its attention to detail and its deep connection to Japanese culture and craftsmanship. This passion is once again embodied in two new additions to the Heritage Collection. Officially designated as the references SBGW297 and SBGW299, these latest models showcase a scaled-down iteration of the iconic 44GS case, complemented by a...

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Oct 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Omega Releases Seamaster Planet Ocean Dark Grey

Omega is gearing up for the upcoming diving season with a new addition to the Seamaster Planet Ocean line, initially launched in 2015. This latest model dubbed the Seamaster Planet Ocean Dark Grey introduces a new case material — silicon nitride ceramic [Si3N4], known for its lightweight yet robust characteristics. The 45.5-mm case, typical of...

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Oct 26, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WATCH TEST

Hitting the Road: A Test of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time

The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time is designed to be the ideal travelers’ companion. Can this new model – inspired by lesser-known Patek Philippe pilot watches – meet the claim? We explore the watch in this in-depth test from the WatchTime archives. Original photos are by Patrick Mokesch.

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Oct 26, 2023 by Jens Koch

Celebrating Champions: TAG Heuer Introduces Latest Carrera Chronograph in Gold Panda-Style

For TAG Heuer, the year 2023 marked a significant milestone— the 60th anniversary of the Carrera Chronograph. The story began in 1963 when Jack Heuer, the forward-thinking CEO of the La Chaux-de-Fonds based Swiss tradition brand, unveiled a timepiece that was custom-made for the world of motorsports. Named after the treacherous Carrera Panamericana road race,...

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Oct 25, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Meets Gold in Panerai’s Latest Luminor Due PAM01423

Panerai presents an exciting design variation of its famous Luminor timepiece. First unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2023 in Shanghai at the start of this fall, the Luminor Due PAM01423 is characterized by a lighter and slimmer case and introduces gold to the collection. The hallmark cushion-shaped yellow gold case, 42mm in diameter and pressure...

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Oct 25, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: Investing in the Obsolete

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in February 2022. I cannot think of a more successful obsolete technology than mechanical watches. Even when you invest several hundreds of thousand euros or dollars into a triple tourbillon delight, it is outperformed by the cheapest quartz watch, which in turn has a...

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Oct 24, 2023 by Martin Green

Falling Into Color: Nomos Glashütte Adds Stunning Hues to Metro Collection

With its refreshingly distinctive design, the Metro watch family from Nomos Glashütte is aimed at enthusiasts who appreciate unique design and top-notch craftsmanship from Germany’s watch capital Glashütte. Designed by the renowned Berlin designer Mark Braun, the Metro series has received multiple awards for its urban-inspired, finely crafted design. Its distinctive features include the long...

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Oct 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WatchTime New York 2023 Wraps Eighth Edition with Over 2,000 Attendees and 36 Brand Exhibitors

Over 2,000 watch enthusiasts streamed through the bronze doors of Gotham Hall in Midtown Manhattan this weekend for the annual WatchTime New York collector show – the largest number of attendees to attend the event in its eight-year history. Collectors flocked to experience the latest timepieces from 36 brand exhibitors, some revealed to the world...

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Oct 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Only Watch 2023 Postponed

As a response to the growing pressure on the organization to provide more transparency, the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies (AMM) has decided to postpone the 10th edition of the Only Watch auction to next year (it was originally scheduled for November 5, 2023). In the last couple of months, more and more questions were...

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Oct 23, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Ice Divers: Seiko Release Three Prospex Models Exclusive to the U.S. Market

In 1965, Seiko made a groundbreaking entry into the world of diver’s watches with the introduction of the 62MAS, which at that time was also Japan’s first ever such timepiece. Since then, Seiko’s diver’s watches have earned the trust of both professional divers and diving enthusiasts globally, owing to continuous advancements in durability, water resistance,...

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Oct 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

THE WATCH LIST

Deco by Design: Six of Our Favorite Watches Inspired by Art Deco

This article is from the WatchTime Archives. Art Deco, as a descriptor, has become a little overused in the luxe-focused world of watch marketing. Too often, in the absence of a better term, the style is used as a catch-all word for any blend of geometric forms and vintage air. While the verbiage has no...

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Oct 22, 2023 by WatchTime

Shooting Star: Ulysse Nardin Delights With Marine Torpilleur Moonphase Aventurine

Aventurine is a type of translucent quartz with inclusions of shiny minerals that give it a sparkling or shimmering effect, known as “aventurescence.” This optical reflectance with a subtle aesthetic appeal that makes for an expressive backdrop for watch dials and has been used by some high end brands in recent years. The latest example...

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Oct 22, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Did You Know That: A Tourbillon Is Not A Complication

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in February 2022. In a successful attempt to cancel out as much of the influence of gravity on the precision of a pocket watch, Abraham-Louis Breguet invented the tourbillon. On June 26, 1801, he was granted a patent for it, yet the production for...

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Oct 21, 2023 by Martin Green

The Search for Ultimate Precision: Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer Tourbillon Limited Edition

Tourbillons symbolize the finesse of mechanics and the highest precision in timekeeping. Elevating this popular complication, which translates to “whirlwind,” is the flying tourbillon, showcasing this lightweight and filigree mechanism in all its glory. This masterpiece was invented in the 1920s by Alfred Helwig who taught at the German Watchmaking School in Glashütte, Germany. Now...

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Oct 21, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Falling For Fall: Nomos Glashütte Adds Three Color Ways in New Size to Club Sport Neomatik

Tabac, ember, smoke: Right in time for the colorful season, Nomos Glashütte expands the Club Sport neomatik collection with three intriguing dial options. But that’s not all, with a new diameter of 39.5mm, they are presented in a new case size that fills the gap between the previous offerings of 37mm and 42mm. Thanks to...

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Oct 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Debuting at WatchTime New York 2023: Speake Marin Openworked Sandblasted Titanium & Red Gold

WatchTime New York 2023 begins today at the iconic Gotham Hall in Manhattan until October 22nd. This edition of this collectors’ event will feature hands-on exhibitions from more than thirty-five remarkable brands, engaging industry panels, and captivating discussions about the latest trends in high-end horology. Among them is the Geneva based independent brand Speake-Marin which...

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Oct 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hoist Your Rucksack: Meet the Alpiner Extreme Chronos Limited Edition from Alpina

To celebrate the brand’s 140th anniversary, Alpina is presenting a limited-edition model (Ref. AL-525CH4AE6B) inspired by the color codes of a historic logo in collaboration with Chronos, WatchTime’s sister publication. ‘Alpina turns 140 in 2023, and in honor of the occasion, the Swiss watchmakers are unveiling a timepiece in partnership with Chronos. A vintage-inspired timepiece,...

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Oct 20, 2023 by Jens Koch