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Luxury in Steel: A History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus

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Borrowed Time: Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8

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Everything You Need to Know About the Apple Watch Series 4

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New Panerai Radiomir 1940 Editions With Vintage Pendulum Clock Dials

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Darkened for the Deep: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Carbon Editions

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HYT Skull 48.8 - Green

Colorful Craniums: HYT Skull 48.8 in Green, Red, Blue

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H. Moser Introduces a Hyper-Accurate Moon-Phase with a Vantablack Dial

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Interview with Felix Baumgartner of Urwerk

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Close-Up: Ball Engineer Master II Voyager

Ball Watch Co. has become known for its use of micro gas tubes to provide bright, long-lasting luminescence on its dials. The brand's new Engineer Master II Voyager — a limited edition available for a short time at a special pre-order price — features the thinnest such tubes ever used on a Ball watch.

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Jan 30, 2017 by WatchTime

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Baume & Mercier’s new Clifton Baumatic: Lengthened Service Intervals

A mechanical watch movement is a complex mechanism comprising numerous mobile miniature components. Their perpetual interaction results in friction and wear ultimately influencing the smooth running of the movement. This is one of the reasons why watches have to be returned for regular service. The new Clifton Baumatic from Baume & Mercier with the maison’s...

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Oct 15, 2018 by WatchTime

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11

TAG Heuer has garnered attention from vintage-watch aficionados by producing an array of historical re-creations. Among these is the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11, a revival of the classic timepiece worn by Steve McQueen. We compare the modern version to its historical predecessor.

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Jan 29, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

SIHH 2017:

Reeling in the Horological Jellyfish: MB&F HM7 “Aquapod”

One of the most buzz-worthy timepieces introduced at last week's SIHH comes from the boundary-pushing indie brand MB&F. The new MB&F Horological Machine No. 7 "Aquapod," combines a radially symmetric design inspired by a jellyfish with a flying tourbillon and some elements of a classical divers' watch. Here's what you need to know about it.

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Jan 28, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

POLL:

Vote on the Winner of WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest #2

Capping off another successful WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest submission period, here are our top 10 images of the 300-plus wrist shots submitted to us through e-mail and Instagram over the past two weeks. Please vote on what you think is the best image based on composition, creativity, and image quality. The top five finishers will receive...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

As the Clock Crows: 6 Watches Celebrating The Chinese Year of the Rooster

January 28th marks the beginning of the Year of the Rooster, the 10th animal in the Chinese Zodiac. As per recent tradition, a handful of luxury watch brands — always cognizant of their Asian markets — have created special timepieces to commemorate the occasion. Here are five worth crowing about.

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Jan 27, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017:

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Now in 5 New “Funky Colors”

After launching the Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph in 2016, Audemars Piguet follows it up at SIHH 2017 with new "funky color" versions of its luxury dive watch, the non-chronograph Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver.

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Jan 26, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

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Gucci Presents #TimeToParr: An Uncommon Photographic Journey

Embracing Instagram’s creative landscape over the past three years with dedicated projects in which artists play with House motifs, Gucci has published and promoted these special works with a series of hashtags. Now, for the first time, the House is collaborating with a single artist on an Instagram project. Exploring the nature of time and...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

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Wryst Elements: The Most Colorful Swiss Sports Watches On the Market

For the individualist looking for a modern, striking, colorful Swiss watch to wear for outdoor activity, join us in taking a look at Wryst Elements timepieces; luxury, Swiss-made sports watches that are inspired by auto racing and extreme sports.

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Jan 26, 2017 by Advertising Department

SIHH 2017:

Richard Mille RM 50-03 McLaren F1: World’s Lightest Split-Seconds Tourbillon Chronograph

Richard Mille unveiled only one new timepiece at last week’s SIHH watch salon, but it was a doozy. With its RM 50-03 McLaren F1 model — which debuts as the world’s lightest split-seconds chronograph tourbillon watch, at less than 40 grams, including strap — the brand introduces yet another new high-tech material into the world...

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Jan 25, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017:

Wrist Racer: Baume & Mercier Clifton Club Shelby Cobra Limited Edition

The undisputed showpiece of Baume & Mercier's new Clifton Club collection, launched at SIHH 2017, is the Clifton Club Shelby Cobra CSX2299 Limited Edition — the latest timepiece borne of the brand's partnership with the Carroll Shelby Company and the first to debut within the Clifton family.

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Jan 24, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017:

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Chronomètre: Back to the Beginning

Among the new timepieces introduced by Parmigiani Fleurier at SIHH 2017 was the Toric Chronomètre, a contemporary version of the very first wristwatch designed by brand founder and namesake Michel Parmigiani, which boasts a redesigned case and a COSC-certified chronometer movement.

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Jan 23, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

PHOTO GALLERY:

Impressions and Images from SIHH 2017

As the first luxury watch fair of the year, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is a much-anticipated event for journalists and watch enthusiasts alike. If weren't able to attend, enjoy these photos to get an impression of SIHH 2017 and the luxury watches that debuted there.

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Jan 22, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

SIHH 2017:

Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Rally Timer Counter is Three Watches in One

Montblanc's major launch at SIHH 2017 is its revamped TimeWalker collection, with designs influenced by vintage stopwatches developed to time auto races in the early 20th century. The Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Rally Timer Counter, a limited edition of 100 pieces, is perhaps the most direct descendant of these road-race timers.

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Jan 21, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017:

From Nautical to Naughty: Ulysse Nardin’s New Regatta Timer and Hourstriker

Ulysse Nardin tapped two professional yachtsmen, Loïck Peyron and Iain Percy from the Swedish Artemis Racing team, to help design its new regatta timer, the Marine Regatta Chronograph, which debuted this week at SIHH, along with several other new models.

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Jan 20, 2017 by Carol Besler

SIHH 2017:

Panerai Launches America’s Cup Sponsorship, Official Watches (Updated with Live Photos, U.S. Prices)

Panerai, which has for more than a decade sponsored its own Classic Yachts Challenge racing series, announced at SIHH that it will take an even bigger role in the world of yacht racing, becoming the official partner of the 35th America's Cup.

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Jan 20, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017:

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Marks 20 Years with New Two-Tone-Dial Models

Audemars Piguet introduced the very first Royal Oak Chronograph in 1997, which makes this year the model's 20th anniversary. To celebrate, the brand is launching a set of new Royal Oak Chronographs with two-tone dials, inspired by a 2008 design, and a smattering of subtle aesthetic changes.

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Jan 19, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017:

The Panther Prowls Again: Cartier Resurrects an Iconic Collection (Updated with Live Photos + Video)

The 1980s is making a comeback – shoulder pads, big hair, and now, the Cartier Panther. Originally introduced in 1984, the Panther collection was the ultimate representative of the signature Cartier motif. It returns this year, along with a very innovative minute repeater watch.

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Jan 19, 2017 by Carol Besler

SIHH 2017:

Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Collection Expands with Tourbillon Universal Time (Live Photos)

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic has become a contemporary collection in its own right, with last year's launch of the True Second and Universal Time. At SIHH 2017, the Swiss manufacture adds another complicated timepiece to the vintage-inspired family: the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Tourbillon Universal Time.

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Jan 19, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017:

Baume & Mercier Offers Swiss-Made “My Classima” Models Starting Under $1,000

Baume & Mercier's new My Classima collection, which had its worldwide launch this week at SIHH 2017, is aimed at young and aspirational watch consumers, with prices starting at $990. Here's a look at the watches.

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Jan 19, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017:

A. Lange & Söhne Tourbograph “Pour Le Mérite”

A. Lange & Sohne unveiled the first Tourbillon "Pour le Merite" watch in its inaugural year of 1994, adding a chronograph to create an even more complicated model in 2005. Now the Saxon brand takes it to yet another level of complexity by adding a perpetual calendar. Here's the scoop on the Tourbograph Perpetual "Pour le Merite."

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Jan 18, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017:

Vacheron Constantin’s Grande Sonnerie and Astronomical Grande Complication

Vacheron Constantin displays its mastery of complex mechanical movements at SIHH 2017 with the introduction of two new complicated pieces in its Cabinotiers collection, including the company's first grande sonnerie for the wrist.

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Jan 18, 2017 by Carol Besler

The Passing of a Watch World Giant

Walter Lange, A. Lange & Söhne Founder, Has Died

Walter Lange, who founded the Saxon luxury watch brand A. Lange & Söhne in 1994 at age 70, revitalizing the factory of his watchmaking ancestors, died yesterday at age 92. While no longer involved in the management of the company, he had still been serving as a brand ambassador and consultant, representing the brand at...

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Jan 18, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle