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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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GPHG: The Complete List of Winners

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Breitling: Superocean

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Oris: Chronos Special Edition

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Tudor: Ranger

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WATCH REVIEW:

A Hands-On Review of the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer

A second-time-zone indicator ranks among the most useful watch complications, and not just for pilots and other people who fly frequently. But not all of these time-zone displays operate intuitively. They often have a 24-hour hand that can be reset in single- hour increments via the crown, but a watch of this kind may be...

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Jun 10, 2020 by Jens Koch

The WatchTime Q&A: Officine Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué

In an interview conducted shortly after Watches & Wonders 2020, Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Officine Panerai, spoke to WatchTime about how the company is planning to emerge from the worldwide health crisis, its continuing dedication to bringing new high-tech materials to watchmaking, and its commitment to environmental sustainability.

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Jun 9, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

MicrobrandMonday: Hands On With The Audric SeaBorne 500 M Dive Watch

This week, #MicrobrandMonday returns, as we turn our focus to a new Singapore-based start-up, Audric. Last time, we had the opportunity to go in-depth with Brew Watch Co. and some of its most popular models; today we’ll be sitting down with Akshay Solomon of Audric and taking a closer look at his brand’s debut model,...

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Jun 8, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

A World of Blue: Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite in Midnight Blue Dial

Germany’s Glashütte Original introduced the first version of its masterfully engineered Senator Cosmopolite world-timer in an über-exclusive tourbillon model in 2012 and has refined it for a larger audience in the years since, releasing the first steel-cased model in 2018. This week, the brand announced a new execution in a midnight blue dial with several...

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Jun 8, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Seiko 5 Sports Loses Its Divers’ Bezel

This Sunday we are back and now taking a look at one of the most popular brands we cover in this series, Japanese fan-favorite Seiko. Recently, Seiko unveiled the new dive-bezel-less Seiko 5 Sports, the latest update to the modern Seiko 5 Sports line since its initial release in 2019. To recap, the Seiko 5...

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Jun 7, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Quantième Debuts in New 41-mm Case Size

Swiss luxury watchmaker Jaquet Droz has long been known for its distinctive “figure eight” style dial designs, particularly in its flagship Grande Seconde collection. Recently, the manufacture unveiled the latest update to this family with a new 41-mm size for the Quantième model, which had previously been offered only in a larger 43-mm case. In...

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Jun 6, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Promotion: Zelos Releases First Halo Model: The Mirage

Singapore watchmaker Zelos Watches has released its first halo watch model, named The Mirage. The Mirage represents the pinnacle of the company’s capabilities and is a limited edition run of 10 pieces. It exudes rarity and class, paying respects to the origins of Zelos, incorporating the spirit of engineering with exotic materials. The Mirage is...

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Jun 5, 2020 by WatchTime

Alarming Development: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Memovox Timer Updates a Classical Complication

Jaeger-LeCoultre woke up the watch market with the first version of its pioneering mechanical alarm watch, the Memovox, in 1950. Over the subsequent 70 years, the Swiss manufacture has continued to produce and update the Memovox caliber, most recently placing it inside a new model in the sporty Polaris collection. This year, the most recent...

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Jun 5, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

TAG Heuer Tees Off With Third-Generation Connected Golf Edition Watch

As the world begins to slowly emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, reopening golf courses beckon for many, offering a socially distanced day of exercise and some much-needed outdoor time. And this week, TAG Heuer has launched the ideal wristwatch for a day on the links, the third-generation model in its Connected Golf series, chock-full of...

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Jun 4, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Independents’ Day: MB&F and H. Moser Team Up for a Pair of Co-Signed Limited Editions

MB&F founder Max Büsser and H. Moser & Cie. CEO Edouard Meylan have worked together for more than 10 years, mostly behind the scenes: Moser’s sister firm Precision Engineering AG has been MB&F’s supplier of balance springs. This year, the two independent brands step into the spotlight together with a stunning horological duet: two co-signed...

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Jun 3, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TO WATCH

James Bond’s “Thunderball” Watch Returns: The Breitling Top Time Limited Edition (Updated with Live Photos)

British super-spy James Bond is known for wearing both Rolexes and Omegas in his long series of cinematic adventures, but one of the most famous and fondly remembered timepieces in the Bond film canon comes from Breitling. In 1965’s Thunderball, Bond uses a Breitling Top Time model equipped with a Geiger counter to track down...

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Jun 3, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Hublot Big Bang e Connected Watch Showcases Digital Complications, Artistic Dials

Hublot made its first big splash in the world of “Connected Watches” in 2018, when it debuted the Big Bang Referee watch in coordination with its sponsorship of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The most expensive “smartwatch” on the market at the time, that timepiece, which was made for, and worn by World...

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Jun 2, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Nomos Partners with Ace Jewelers for Tangente 38 Amsterdam Limited Edition

Bauhaus-inspired German watchmaker Nomos Glashütte has announced a new limited edition of its Tangente 38 timepiece, produced in collaboration with the Netherlands’ Ace Jewelers. The new model, dubbed the Tangente 38 Amsterdam, is an homage to the city of Amsterdam, where Ace Jewelers is located. It follows the same design codes as the original Tangente...

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Jun 1, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Baume & Mercier Debuts Art Deco-Inspired Hampton Collection

Perhaps in hopeful anticipation of a new “Roaring Twenties” era that may follow our current pandemic-linked economic slowdown, Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier has unveiled the latest update to its Art Deco inspired Hampton series. The refreshed collection, which takes its inspiration from the dominant design influence of the early 20th century, includes three new...

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May 31, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

The Music of Time: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Astronomical Striking Grand Complication

Vacheron Constantin has given its series of one-of-a-kind chiming watches the poetically evocative name “La Musique du Temps,” and this year’s addition to that ultra-exclusive collection may be the most ambitious yet.

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May 30, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Wempe Glashütte Debuts New Integrated-Bracelet Iron Walker Collection

This week, German Jeweler Wempe unveiled its latest collection under the in-house Wempe Glashütte label, bringing forth the latest addition to the burgeoning luxury-sports watch market — the Iron Walker collection. The new family capitalizes on a growing trend and demand for integrated-bracelet steel sports watches, offering 16 total new models divided into four distinct...

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May 28, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Update on WatchTime’s Upcoming Event Schedule

This week, government officials announced a more rigorous approach towards large gatherings, stating the possibility of keeping significant events on pause until a vaccine is available. But what does that mean for WatchTime L.A and WatchTime New York?

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May 28, 2020 by Corey Vlahos

The WatchTime Q&A: MB&F Founder Max Büsser

We sat down with MB&F founder Maximillian "Max" Büsser, who made his mark with brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Harry Winston before creating “fiercely unconventional timekeeping machines” with his own company (and the help of many friends).

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May 27, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

Zenith Chronomaster Revival Manufacture Edition Puts the “Attic” in Automatic

As the crown jewel in last year’s 50th anniversary tribute to its famous El Primero chronograph caliber, Zenith launched a highly period-accurate reissue of the Ref. A384 model from 1969. This year, Zenith unveils another vintage-look El Primero homage piece, this one built around a never-before-seen prototype dial discovered in a secret attic of the...

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May 26, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Urwerk Explores the “Star Wars” Universe with New UR-100 Gold Edition “C-3PO”

“May the Fourth be With You” Day might have passed, but this month holds a special significance for Star Wars fans beyond the catch-phrase now associated with May 4. Today, May 25, holds another significance to the Star Wars franchise, being the official anniversary of the release date of Episode IV – A New Hope...

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May 25, 2020 by Caleb Anderson