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Hands-On Debut: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport

Just released by Parmigiani Fleurier is the new Tonda PF Sport collection, a more casual and, well, sporty iteration of the Tonda PF collection that will replace the Tonda GT. Coming in a time and date or chronograph versions in either steel or rose gold, the Tonda PF Sport watches all come on a new...

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Jun 21, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Kross Studio Goes Solo with KS 05 Central Floating Tourbillon

Kross Studio has made quite a name for itself in a very short period of time. It was founded in 2020 by Marco Tedeschi and was able to partner with some of the greatest names and franchises in the entertainment industry. It has made astonishing and complex watches entirely in Star Wars or Game of...

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Jun 20, 2023 by Martin Green

Talking Shop With Vincent Perego, Co-Founder Of Charles Zuber

Charles Zuber is a brand that is making waves in the watch world. With the Perfos, they have shown how elegant a sportive watch can be, but that is merely the beginning. WatchTime is catching up with one of the driving forces behind the brand, Vincent Perego. Perego founded SwissMad Complications SA with Félix Baumgartner...

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Jun 19, 2023 by Martin Green

An Old Acquaintance: Reviewing the IWC Portugieser Chronograph

IWC has added several new models to the Portugieser family in recent years. One of them is the iconic chronograph. In this latest visit to the WatchTime archives, we tested this watch, our good old friend, which boasts a trendy green dial and is equipped with a manufacture caliber. The Portugieser is one of IWC’s...

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Jun 18, 2023 by Martina Richter

Talking Shop with Carlos Rosillo, CEO of Bell & Ross

As one of the founders of Bell & Ross, Carlos Rosillo is a man with an impressive track record. Driven by a deep passion for watchmaking, he has led the brand to become one of the staples of the contemporary /?watch industry. By carefully developing the DNA of Bell & Ross, he has created a...

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Jun 14, 2023 by Martin Green

Hands-On with the Raymond Weil Freelancer Automatic Bi-Compax Chronograph

Raymond Weil has always had a knack for making watches that have something different. They love to play with details and are not afraid to plot their own course. This is also clearly visible with the new Freelancer Automatic Bi-Compax Chronograph, which offers an exciting combination of materials and colors. The case has a titanium...

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Jun 13, 2023 by Martin Green

Green Rambles: When Is Enough, Enough?

At least several times a month, I receive a press release of a new brand in my email box. While I applaud entrepreneurship, it still amazes me that there is a market for all these brands. Or perhaps differently phrased, that the founders think there is a market for these watches. While I don’t believe...

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Jun 12, 2023 by Martin Green

Blue Lagoon: Testing the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue

Tudor has expanded its popular Black Bay Fifty-Eight series of dive watches. One of the latest additions is a blue version with a manufacture caliber and a moderately sized 39-mm case that won the “Challenge” watch award at the 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). How does Tudor’s award-winner fare in our test? The...

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Jun 11, 2023 by Jens Koch

The Beauty of Nature: Testing the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Series 9 SLGH005

The Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Series 9 SLGH005, powered by the high-beat Caliber 9SA5, is inspired by the white Shirakaba birch trees that grow near the studio in Shizukuishi. This test from the WatchTime Archives examines how nature and watchmaking are reflected in this the nature-influenced creation. The word “birch” dates back to an Indo-European...

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Jun 10, 2023 by Martina Richter

Green Rambles: The Magic of a Movement

While there are, without a doubt, collectors that focus on a single type of movement, I have learned to love them all. There is an almost intimate feeling when you turn the crown to wind the mainspring with a hand wound movement. It is like you are breathing life into the mechanism. The fact that...

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Jun 3, 2023 by Martin Green

Introducing the Breitling Ref. 765 AVI 1964 Re-Edition

In addition to the new 42mm version of the Classic AVI 42 released earlier this week, Breitling is launching a special limited edition ref. 765 AVI 1964 Re-Edition. This pilot’s watch collection was first introduced in 1953 as the ref. 765 AVI, also known as the “Co-Pilot,” and refined continuously throughout the ensuing years. It...

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Jun 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Three New Vintage Inspired Diver’s to “Seas” Summer Days

With summer in full swing, we take a dive back in time and have a closer look at this year’s line-up of retro-styled diver’s watches. Symbolizing robustness, discovery and adventure, diver’s watches in general leave a striking impression on the wrist – whether on dry land or in the water. In light of this fact,...

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Jun 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

G-Shock Celebrates 40th Birthday with a Robust Trio

In the four decades of its existence, the G-Shock has become one of the most recognizable in the watch industry, and for good reason. With a tough DNA backed by robust and versatile design, Casio’s G-Shock delivers reliable timekeeping functionality, all while experimenting with changing aesthetic trends and maintaining an accessible price point. Now as...

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Jun 1, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Hands-On With the Sequent Elektron 2.3 and SuperCharger 2.3

When you are like me, you have tried wearing a smartwatch at least once. While they have a lot going for them, their staying power remains limited once the novelty has worn off, at least in the collection of a watch enthusiast. The difficulty is similar to that of an electric car capturing the heart...

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May 31, 2023 by Martin Green

Easy Rider: Reviewing the Tudor Black Bay Chrono

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. In 2021, in honor of its 50-year chronograph history, Tudor issued the Black Bay Chrono — a subtle combination of traditional aesthetics and modern watchmaking. With a slim case, dials with contrasting subdial counters, and a contemporary movement, it is more than...

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May 27, 2023 by Martina Richter

Entering a New Dimension with the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra

This article was originally published in the May/June 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. In 2022, Bulgari celebrated the 10th anniversary of its award-winning Octo collection with the Italian maison’s eighth world record, the thinnest mechanical watch ever produced. Meet the 1.8-mm thick Octo Finissimo Ultra. 1.80 mm. One point eight millimeters for the watch as a...

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May 26, 2023 by Roger Ruegger