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Military Origins, Sporty Streamlining: Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba

At Baselworld 2016, Hamilton Watch Co. made a splash — obvious pun definitely intended — with its launch of the Khaki Navy Frogman model, a dive watch inspired by the Swiss-made, American-roots brand's history as a provider to military divers. This year, Hamilton follows it up with a less bulky, more sporty and colorful successor: the Khaki Navy Scuba.

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Nov 23, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

PROMOTION

Connected to the World: Introducing the G-Shock MTG-B1000-1A

The G-SHOCK MTG collection, in which the “MT” stands for “Metal Twisted,” continues to expand and to win over new fans worldwide. “Metal Twisted” refers to the original model’s unique case construction, with a stainless steel covering melded to the G-SHOCK brand’s advanced “core guard structure” of stainless steel,resin and a substance called “Alpha Gel.” Following up...

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Jun 10, 2019 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW

Borrowed Time: Longines Heritage Chronograph 1940

If you’ve got it, they say, flaunt it. And Longines, with a watchmaking history that stretches back to 1832, has taken this advice to heart, flaunting its rich timepiece archives with its ever-growing Heritage Collection of vintage-inspired pieces. Several new additions to the collection have already made their debut this year, including the Legend Diver...

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Nov 22, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TEST

In The Balance: Zenith Espada vs. Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 3600

Two automatic watches with high-frequency movements, the Seiko Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 and Zenith Espada, square off in a battle of the fast-beat balances in this WatchTime piece by Martina Richter.

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Nov 22, 2017 by Martina Richter

SIHH 2018 PREVIEW:

Introducing the Audemars Piguet Millenary Collection for Women

Last week we showed you the 25th Anniversary collection of the Royal Oak Offshore. This week, we got word on what Audemars Piguet is releasing at SIHH 2018 for the ladies and it’s equally impressive. The Le Brassus-based manufacture used Dubai Watch Week as the launch pad for the feminine half of its pre-SIHH novelties....

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Nov 21, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

Vacheron Constantin CEO Louis Ferla on the Brand’s Strategy

"We’re in the midst of a restructuring process," says Vacheron Constantin CEO Louis Ferla, who talks to WatchTime’s Rüdiger Bucher in this exclusive interview about his vision for the historic, 260-year-old brand.

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Nov 21, 2017 by Ruediger Bucher

PROMOTION

Longines Launches New Record Collection and Celebrates its 185th Anniversary in Beijing

Swiss watch brand Longines celebrated its 185th Anniversary in Beijing, commemorating a legacy of tradition, elegance and performance at a grand gala evening in the capital’s historic Imperial Ancestral Temple (Taimiao). Headlining the event was the official launch of the Record collection, the latest emblem of the brand’s watchmaking expertise, as well as the announcement...

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Nov 20, 2017 by WatchTime

NEWS

The World’s First Grand Seiko Boutique Opens in Beverly Hills

When Seiko announced earlier this year that it was spinning off its Grand Seiko collection into its own independent brand, the Japanese watchmaker was making a major commitment to its flagship luxury line, which had launched globally only seven years prior. That commitment became even more clear as the very first dedicated Grand Seiko boutique in the world opened its doors in the world-famous high-end shopping hub of Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

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Nov 20, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

PROMOTION

Introducing Force, the New Luxury Timepiece Collection from Wryst

Wryst’s latest luxury watch collection, Force, makes its debut this fall. Three different models — the SX230, the SX270, and the SX300 — have been announced, and now all are ready and available for purchase. Each is limited to only 75 pieces.

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Nov 20, 2017 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Omega Seamaster 300 60th Anniversary Edition

About a month ago, we covered the Omega Railmaster vintage re-edition released to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the original piece. But before 2017 is up, I thought it would be appropriate to train our “Vintage Eye” on the Railmaster’s two significantly more famous sister watches from the 1957 Trilogy, starting with the Seamaster 300....

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Nov 19, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

An Interview with TAG Heuer and Zenith Designer Christoph Behling

For WatchTime’s Design Special 2018, we sat down with several different design professionals to talk about how they see the role of design in watchmaking, where they get their ideas from, and what they think good design is. Here are the answers we got from Christoph Behling, who has designed watches for TAG Heuer and Zenith.

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Nov 18, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

NEWS

Introducing Atelier de Chronometrié: A Young Brand from Barcelona

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Atelier de Chronométrie. I know I hadn’t until a friend of mine got the opportunity to visit the brand in Barcelona and started raving about what he had seen. But after researching them a little more and seeing what they have to offer, I totally get why...

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Nov 17, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

SIHH 2018 PREVIEW:

Vacheron Constantin Unveils New Overseas and Traditionnelle Models

As we get closer to January’s SIHH watch salon in Geneva, we continue to offer sneak peeks at several of the new timepieces making their world debut there. Today, we take a look at the first new models from Vacheron Constantin — three versions of the luxuriously sporty Overseas Dual Time and a limited-edition Traditionnelle...

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Nov 17, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH REVIEW

Hands-On with the Nomos Glashütte At Work Metro Neomatik Silvercut

Let me preface this review by saying that I really like Nomos Glashütte. I mean, who doesn’t? They produce some of the most consistently attractive watches in today’s market that are able to check off all the boxes a watch geek may have while remaining approachable to the general public. The watch industry can be...

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Nov 16, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

WATCH REVIEW

Borrowed Time: A Week With the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze

Bronze — like the proprietary aluminum-bronze alloy used in the case of the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze reviewed here — is essentially made to change color. We explore the metal's ability to develop a distinctive, aged-vintage-look patina over the course of its wearing life giving each Tudor Heritage Black Bay bronze-cased dive watch a unique relationship to its owner.

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Nov 16, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2018 PREVIEW:

Audemars Piguet Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore with Three New Watches

Whether you’re a fan of Gérald Genta’s designs or not, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is one of the most successful and popular watches of all time. Its place on the wrists of businessmen, musicians, and athletes since its introduction in the early 1970s has elevated the watch to a legendary status rarely seen in...

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Nov 14, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

Highlights from WatchTime’s November-December Issue, On Sale Now

The big November-December 2017 issue of WatchTime hits newsstands today, with highlights including a test of the revamped Rolex Sea-Dweller, in-depth reviews of new watches from Panerai, IWC, and A. Lange & Söhne, a historical perspective comparing Rolex with Patek Philippe, and much more. Read on for more details...

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Nov 14, 2017 by WatchTime

PROMOTION

The Ultimate Instrument for All Altitudes: Favre-Leuba Raider Bivouac 9000

In 2017, the second oldest Swiss watch brand, Favre-Leuba, celebrates its 280th anniversary with a groundbreaking watch. The Raider Bivouac 9000 is the first mechanical wristwatch capable of measuring altitudes of up to an incredible 9,000 meters above sea level.

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Nov 13, 2017 by WatchTime

SIHH 2018 PREVIEW:

Ulysse Nardin Salutes its Military History with Marine Torpilleur Chronometer

A torpilleur is a small, swift-moving boat designed to carry torpedos into battle against larger, more heavily armed battleships (I googled it so you didn’t have to.) With its new Marine Torpilleur Military, unveiled last week ahead of its formal introduction at SIHH 2018 in Geneva, Ulysse Nardin pays tribute to its storied past as...

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Nov 13, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Gallet “Heritage Edition” Racing Chronograph

Many of the trendsetting and innovative brands we’ve covered throughout this series have been responsible for a number of “firsts” in the industry — the first wristwatch, first diver, first modern pilots’ watch, first automatic chronograph, first supercompressor, first watch in outer space, to name a few. Horology is one of those vocations that has...

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Nov 12, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

An Interview With Baume & Mercier Watch Designer Alexandre Peraldi

For WatchTime’s Design Special 2018, we sat down with several different design professionals to talk about how they see the role of design in watchmaking, where they get their ideas from, and what they think good design is. Here are the answers we got from Alexandre Peraldi, Design Product Director of Baume & Mercier.

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Nov 11, 2017 by Roger Ruegger