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MB&F HM9 “Sapphire Vision” Reveals the Heart of the Horological Machine

For all the troubles 2020 presented for many watch brands, a few of them, like Swiss independent MB&F, nevertheless had a landmark year in terms of releases. The fan-favorite maison unveiled an array of new projects and collections, among them new yellow gold and sports-focused Legacy Machine Perpetuals, collaborative watches and clocks with H. Moser...

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Jan 29, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

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

Most of us can recall what a seismic event it was when Omega released the first Dark Side of the Moon version of its iconic Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” back in 2013. But few of us probably could have predicted that this very avant-garde take on one of Omega’s most timeless watch designs would catch fire...

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Jan 28, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Sold-Out Ming 27.02 Poised for Second Drop

About a week ago, international watch brand Ming unveiled the latest addition to its dynamic catalog, previewing and partially releasing the new 27.02. The watch— a follow-up to the well-received 27.01 from 2020 — is a unique take on a time-only wearer, featuring a sporty case, multi-textured dial, and high-grade finishing throughout. Like previous models...

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Jan 22, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

When Split-Seconds Count: Introducing the Zenith Chronomaster Sport

Zenith, as most of you reading this are probably aware by now, introduced the El Primero chronograph caliber in 1969. It was notable for, among other aspects, its uncommonly high frequency of 36,600 vph (5 Hz), which in practical terms meant that its chronograph could record elapsed times not just to the second but to...

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Jan 21, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Engineered for Free Diving: Panerai’s Boutique-Exclusive Luminor Marina 44MM Guillaume Néry Edition

Panerai kicked off its partnership with French champion free diver Guillaume Néry in 2019, releasing a celebratory special edition as part of the high-profile 2019 relaunch of its Submersible divers’ watch collection. This year, Panerai introduces another very exclusive timepiece in collaboration with Néry, this one hailing from the historically inspired Luminor Marina family. Here’s...

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Jan 21, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

A Time for Honor: Oris Carl Brashear Cal. 401 Limited Edition Hosts Brand’s Second In-House Movement

On January 19, 2021 (the day Carl Brashear would have turned 90), Oris introduced the third watch made in partnership with the Carl Brashear Foundation, and the first powered by the brand’s in-house Calibre 401 with small seconds and five-day power reserve (the second execution from its new family of in-house automatic movements). The Carl...

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Jan 19, 2021 by Roger Ruegger

Tutima Glashütte Expands Grand Flieger Airport Series with Four New Models, Two Colorways

This past fall, Glashütte-based Tutima revitalized its Grand Flieger Airport series, unveiling four new models in two new colorways. The expansion, which includes two new Grand Flieger Airport Chronographs and an additional two Grand Flieger Airport Automatics, breathes new life into the 1940s-pilot-watch-inspired collection, promising to bring “traditional reliability and legibility with a new bidirectional...

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Jan 18, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Zodiac Partners with Italian Retailer for Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression Limited Edition Grimoldi Milano

Swiss-based Zodiac, founded in 1882, is a brand which has based its modern image upon many watches first developed in the mid-20th century. Chief among these is the ever-popular Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression, which takes inspiration from a skin diver’s watch launched in 1953, then only known as the Sea Wolf. More recently, the...

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Jan 14, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Jaquet Droz Celebrates the Year of the Ox with Four Commemorative Timepieces

According to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2021 is the Year of the Ox, and to celebrate this new year, Jaquet Droz is unveiling four commemorative luxury timepieces from its Petite Heure Minute collection. Three of the new models, called Petite Heuer Minute Buffalo, are produced in rose gold, one in white gold; in addition, two...

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Jan 11, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

TAG Heuer Carerra Sport Chronograph Special Edition Re-Imagines 1965’s Classic “DATO 45”

Highlighting a milestone year, TAG Heuer has released the first special edition of its recently launched Carerra Sport Chronograph. Available in two options, the timepieces are inspired by the 1965 “DATO 45” which was notable as the first Heuer wrist chronograph to feature a turning date disk. The historically influenced timepiece also features a date...

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Jan 10, 2021 by WatchTime

Leather and Complexity: Hublot Big Bang Unico Berluti Cold Brown

Among Hublot’s many partnerships, the one that has probably been most under the radar of collectors and connoisseurs is the Swiss watchmaker’s collaboration with French men’s fashion house Berluti, maker of high-end footwear and other leather goods since 1895. Nevertheless, the watches that have emerged from this four-year partnership have been uniformly gorgeous, as well...

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Jan 7, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

H. Moser & Cie. Launches Two Models in Support of Research at the Duke ALS Clinic

As the holiday season gives way to a new year, we spotlight another example of the spirit of giving that has risen this past year in the watch world. The latest watchmaker to launch a charitable initiative is H. Moser & Cie., which has unveiled two limited-edition models benefiting research at the Duke ALS Clinic...

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Jan 1, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

60 Years Soaring: Grand Seiko Unveils U.S.-Exclusive GS Eagle Limited Edition Ref. SBGE263

As we’ve covered extensively throughout the year, 2020 marks 60 years since the release of the first Grand Seiko watch, and if you thought the brand was done announcing new commemorative editions for the year just because we’ve reached late December, you would be mistaken. Last week, the Japanese luxury watchmaker unveiled the new U.S.-exclusive...

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Dec 23, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Vacheron Constantin Teams With Mr. Porter for New Fiftysix Day-Date Petrol Blue Limited Edition

Ending 2020 with a statement, Vacheron Constantin has unveiled the latest addition to its catalog, an exclusive and limited-edition watch released in partnership with luxury retailer Mr. Porter. The new model, the Fiftysix Day-Date Petrol Blue Limited Edition, uses the now familiar Fiftysix Day-Date unveiled at SIHH 2018 as its base design, with this specific...

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Dec 21, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

List vs. Ask: Comparing Steel Rolex Prices at Retail to Prices on the Secondary Market

It is no secret that many watches within Rolex’s steel range can be difficult to come by at retail prices. With wait lists stretching for weeks to months to even years, depending on the dealer and the model reference, many collectors are now turning to watch resellers and the grey market to cut their wait...

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Dec 18, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

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Borrowed Time: Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT Carbon

When we think of Hublot, we tend to picture ruggedly stylish chronographs, avant-garde materials in eye-catching color combos, and sporty design influences ranging from soccer to motor racing. Rarely do we think of classical dual-time functionality, and that’s a shame because Hublot’s Big Bang Unico GMT models — introduced in 2017 in titanium and carbon...

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Dec 18, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Blue Visions: Omega Launches Two De Ville Trésor Timepieces in Support of Orbis International

The Omega Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary might have captured the watch world’s attention earlier this year with its eye-catching and cheeky animated caseback, but this week the Swiss watchmaker showed it wasn’t done with its novelties quite yet for 2020. In another playful take on one of its classic collections, Omega has unveiled...

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Dec 16, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Sports Fan: Up Close with The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph

After the return of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato in 2016, chronographs have been added to this line. The latest addition is the Absolute Rock chronograph with a carbon glass case, which is manufactured using a patented injection molding process. We test a classic version with a 42-mm stainless-steel case and a high-contrast dial.

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Dec 15, 2020 by Martina Richter

Bridge to Yesterday: Corum Golden Bridge Rectangle Limited Editions Mark 40th Anniversary

Swiss watchmaker Corum is celebrating two anniversaries in 2020: 65 years since the company’s founding in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1955, and 40 years since the birth of its most iconic timepiece, the original Golden Bridge, in 1980. Paying tribute to both milestones is a pair of limited-edition Golden Bridge models, with their unconventional in-line baguette-shaped...

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Dec 13, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Borrowed Time: Bulova Archive Series Chronograph A “Surfboard”

Bulova’s Archive Series revisits some of the historical brand’s most cult-classic pieces from the mid-20th century, from digital-era pioneers like the Computron LED to distinctive deep-sea divers like the Oceanographers. Recently, I had the opportunity for an extended session with one of the most colorful, playful, and defiantly retro of the lot, the Chronograph A...

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Dec 11, 2020 by Mark Bernardo