BASELWORLD 2016 Arnold & Son Eight-Day Royal Navy, A Tribute to Century British Chronometers (Updated with Prices) Arnold & Son, the Swiss watch manufacture with British heritage, pays tribute to the marine chronometers made in the 18th century by brand namesake John Arnold and his son with the new Arnold & Son Eight-Day Royal Navy, launching at Baselworld 2016. The watch, available in three references, features a new movement with an eight-day... Read the article Mar 19, 2016 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... Read the article Jun 10, 2019 by WatchTime
BASELWORLD 2016 Introducing the New Omega Speedmaster Moonphase (Updated with Live Photos) If there’s one watch that deserves a moon-phase indicator, it has to be the one that (literally) went there first: The legendary Omega Speedmaster “Moonwatch.” Omega presented at Baselworld 2016 a Caliber 9904-based version (which means it will be a certified Master Chronometer, one of six new Master Chronometer calibers the brand has introduced this year)... Read the article Mar 18, 2016 by Roger Ruegger
BASELWORLD 2016 Bulova Special Edition Moon Watch Chronograph (Updated With Live Photos) The Bulova Special Edition Moon Watch Chronograph is aesthetically a very faithful re-creation of the first Bulova watch worn on the moon but is outfitted with a modern, exclusive UHF (Ultra-High-Frequency) quartz movement and an affordable price tag. Read the article Mar 18, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
BASELWORLD 2016 Watchstars 2016 Award Winners Honored at Baselworld The winning watches of the second annual Watchstars Awards, chosen by an independent panel of international experts, were announced this week. Omega was the biggest winner this year, capturing two of the five categories. Other winners included Tudor and A. Lange & Söhne. Read the article Mar 18, 2016 by WatchTime
BASELWORLD 2016 Corum Admirals Cup Collection Expands with Legend 47 Worldtimer Corum has added a new world-time watch to its nautically inspired Admiral's Cup collection at Baselworld 2016. The Corum Admiral's Cup Legend 47 Worldtimer makes its debut in two formats, one with a titanium case and matte black dial, the other with a two-tone titanium and rose gold case with a smoky sapphire dial. Read the article Mar 17, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
BASELWORLD 2016 Bridges to the Past: Girard-Perregaux La Esmeralda Tourbillon Marks 225 Years Girard-Perregaux celebrates its 225th anniversary this year with several new watches, the star of which is La Esmeralda Tourbillon, debuting at Baselworld 2016. Read the article Mar 17, 2016 by Carol Besler
BASELWORLD 2016 Patek Philippe Ref. 5930G: An All-New World Time Chronograph (With Live Photos) Patek Philippe is releasing a slew of new complicated watches at Baselworld 2016, including, most notably, its very first timepiece containing both a world-time indication and a chronograph. Here's what you should know about the Patek Philippe Ref. 5930 World Time Chronograph. Read the article Mar 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
BASELWORLD 2016 Carl F. Bucherer Unveils All-New In-House Base Caliber CFB A2000 Carl F. Bucherer, which first claimed manufacture status in 2008 with the debut of its first in-house movement, Caliber CFB A1000, takes its horological expertise to the next level this year with the introduction of its second-generation base movement, Caliber CFB A2000, unveiled today at Baselworld 2016. Read the article Mar 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
BASELWORLD 2016 Bell & Ross BR-03 Desert Type (Updated with Prices) Bell & Ross, known for its military-influenced aviator-style watches, launches a new trio of them: the Bell & Ross BR-03 Desert Type collection. We give you the rundown on all three. Read the article Mar 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
BASELWORLD 2016 Going Green: MeisterSinger’s New Green Dials MeisterSinger introduces an all-new dial color to three of its watch models at Baselworld 2016: "Rensing Green" will make its first appearance on new versions of the MeisterSinger No. 02, MeisterSinger Pangaea, and MeisterSinger Neo. Read the article Mar 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
On Sale Now: WatchTime March-April 2016 Issue The March-April 2016 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now, featuring our test of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39, a timeline of all James Bond's movie watches, and an inside look at how Japanese giant Citizen is redefining itself. Read the article Mar 15, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Omega De Ville Prestige The Omega De Ville Prestige collection is a somewhat hidden gem within the larger sphere of Seamasters, Speedmasters, and Constellations. Born around 1960 as part of the larger Omega Seamaster series of watches, the De Ville was a continuation of the classic dress watch heritage the Seamaster had embodied since 1948. Read the article Mar 13, 2016 by Caleb Anderson
BASELWORLD 2016: Watch Insider Previews the New Chopard L.U.C. Perpetual Chrono To celebrate the first 20 years of the L.U.C manufacture in Fleurier, Chopard will launch the L.U.C Perpetual Chrono in a limited edition of only 20 pieces at the Baselworld 2016 watch fair. Read the article Mar 11, 2016 by Alexander Linz
WATCH TO WATCH Giuliano Mazzuoli Cemento: The World’s First Cement Wristwatch The latest off-the-beaten-path timekeeper from iconoclastic watch designer Giuliano Mazzuoli, the Giuliano Mazzuoli Cemento, carries on the brand's tradition of bold horological experimentation: it's the first wristwatch with a case made of cement. Read the article Mar 10, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
BASELWORLD 2016 PREVIEW Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar: The New Master Chronometer Omega's undisputed headliner at last year's Baselworld was the Globemaster, a three-handed watch heavily influenced in its design by the brand's historical Constellation models and containing its first Master Chronometer movement, Caliber 8900. This year, Omega adds the first complication to the Globemaster line, the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar. Read the article Mar 9, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
BASELWORLD 2016 PREVIEW: Tissot Le Locle Regulateur: Another Nod to Affordable Elegance Tissot has devoted its Le Locle collection of timepieces, named for the watchmaking town in the Swiss Jura where the brand was founded, to affordable watches with classically elegant designs and small complications. This year, Tissot adds a regulator watch, the Tissot Le Locle Regulateuer, to the family. Read the article Mar 8, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
GIFT GUIDE Baselworld Travel Essentials The watch world’s biggest international event, Baselworld, begins next week in Basel, Switzerland. If you are one of the thousands of eager watch aficonados, media representatives, and watch-and-jewelry professionals attending the show this year, we’ve compiled some of our favorite stylish and useful items that will make both the trip itself, and your travel experience,... Read the article Mar 7, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
Oris Diver Sixty-Five Now Offered with New Bracelet Following up on its previous models with tropical and textile straps, Oris is now also offering a riveted bracelet option for its vintage-inspired dive watch, the Oris Diver Sixty-Five. Read the article Mar 5, 2016 by Roger Ruegger
BASELWORLD 2016 PREVIEW: Armin Strom Tourbillon Skeleton Earth Skeleton watch specialist Armin Strom is launching its newest collection, called Tourbillon Skeleton, at Baselworld 2016. As with other Armin Strom watch families, this one will consist of four watches representing the four elements, Earth, Air, Water, and Fire. The first to be released is the the new Armin Strom Tourbillon Skeleton Earth, with a black PVD case. Read the article Mar 4, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
BASELWORLD 2016 PREVIEW: A Sneak Peek at Frédérique Constant’s Entry-Level Perpetual Calender Frédérique Constant just announced the launch of a new automatic perpetual calendar (Cal. FC-775) that the brand says should be available for less than €8,000 (stainless steel version). The integrated design most likely means that the calendar can only be adjusted forward, and it will be even less expensive than Montblanc’s already attractively priced Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual... Read the article Mar 3, 2016 by Roger Ruegger
