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Recap: WatchTime New York 2021 Wraps Up in Grand Fashion

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A. Lange & Söhne Blends Three Hallmarks in Zeitwerk Honeygold “Lumen”

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Three Timers in One: Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope

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Ocean of Blue: Seven New Bucherer Blue Watches at NYC Flagship

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IWC Launches New Timezoner Top Gun in Ceratanium

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NEWS

Blancpain Debuts Its Third Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment Limited Edition

It’s been a big week for luxury watch brands in partnership with water-related philanthropic causes. On the heels of Hublot’s presentation of a 1.7 million check to charity: water from sales of its Big Bang Depeche Mode Special Edition, Blancpain presented, for World Oceans Day on June 8, the third in its series of Ocean...

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Jun 9, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: Bulova Launches Bold at Heart Campaign in Celebration of its “History of Firsts”

With a history spanning more than 146 uninterrupted years, New York City-based Bulova has built its watchmaking legacy on its renowned “History of Firsts.” This fall, the brand once again reflects upon its nearly century-and-a- half-long role as a boundary pusher, soulfully refocusing on its historic renown among consumers for integrity, ingenuity, and innovation in...

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Dec 6, 2021 by WatchTime

Introducing the Bremont Supermarine Waterman

Yesterday in Los Angeles, Bremont unveiled the latest limited edition update to its Supermarine range of dive watches. Dubbed the Waterman, the new timepiece was designed with input from world-famous free-diver, adventurer, big-wave surfer, and ocean environmentalist Mark Healey. Notably, Healey was able to further test the proprietary Supermarine 500 sapphire crystal case back technology...

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Jun 8, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

PROMOTION

E.C.Andersson Launches New E.C.A Calypso Starting at $450

E.C.Andersson released the Calypso Premium watch with success just three month ago. Aimed at whom the brand describes as “the very pickiest enthusiasts,” it was positioned as a true high-end watch that would bring E.C.Andersson into a new segment — equipped with a reliable, automatic Swiss movement, the ETA 2824-2; regulated in-house to COSC chronometer...

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Jun 8, 2018 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Glashütte Original Launches the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date in Blue

First launched in 2014 to critical acclaim, the Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date has gone on to become a true retro classic. Defined by its charming square style, versatility on the wrist, and refined execution, the vintage-inspired chronograph is firmly established as an interesting and attractive option within the German watchmaker’s diverse and eye-catching...

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Dec 3, 2021 by WatchTime

WATCH TEST

Wake-Up Caller: Testing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox

In this test feature, we take a look at the the modern version of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox, a mechanical alarm watch containing Automatic Caliber 956.

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Jun 8, 2018 by Alexander Krupp

NEWS

Hublot Big Bang Depeche Mode “The Singles”: Quenching the World’s Thirst One Watch at a Time

Rare is the opportunity to own a truly unique timepiece and at the same time contribute to solving one of the developing world’s most challenging problems. The Hublot Big Bang Depeche Mode “The Singles” Limited Edition collection, unveiled this past January and now nearly sold out, offers that opportunity, with the net proceeds from the...

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Jun 7, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: Striving for Innovation and Value, Mancheront Debuts its Sports-Ready Pacer

True innovation in the sub-$1,000 price range for mechanical watches – in particular for sports-focused ones – is a rare feat. That is, of course, unless you are Sydney-based Mancheront, a new watch brand making its global debut with a modern timepiece that works to perfectly pair useful and novel design with robust, value-driven watchmaking....

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Dec 1, 2021 by WatchTime

WATCH TO WATCH:

Baume & Mercier Adds to the Clifton Club Line with Four Quartz Models

In 2017, the focus for Baume & Mercier, the entry-level stalwart of the Richemont Group, was almost entirely on the build-out of the Clifton Club line. Straddling the line between a sporty aesthetic and being an urbane wrist companion, the five timepieces were a solid, attractive, and affordable offering that identified perfectly within the ethos...

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Jun 7, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

Blackout: 17 Black-on-Black Watches

Black-on-black watches, read our review of 17 "all-black" watches, including the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver, the Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute Blacksteel and the Ulysse Nardin Blacksea.

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Jun 7, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: Back for Another Round, CODE41 Launches the NB24 Edition 2 with an Exclusive Swiss Caliber

When Lausanne-based CODE41 launched the NB24 Chronograph in 2021, the watch made significant waves with the exceptional level of technicality and expertise it represented for its price— a defining combination of traits that has characterized each of the brand’s timepieces. Led by the value proposition of its avant-garde design, the NB24 struck a serious chord...

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Nov 25, 2021 by WatchTime

MIDO CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

Borrowed Time: Touring Mexico City with the Mido Commander Shade Special Edition

On November 11, 1918, the Armistice marking the official end of World War I was signed. On that same date, Georges G. Schaeren founded the Mido watch brand, which celebrated its centennial this year with the release of a host of special-edition timepieces and, on May 24, a major celebratory event in one of Mido’s...

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Jun 6, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

Spotlight on the Casio Edifice EQB900DB-2A

The latest Casio Edifice (dubbed the EQB900DB-2A) offers a variety of new technology along with a sporty design in a midsize case. Connected through Casio’s Smartphone Link system, the wristwatch automatically pairs with its owner’s smartphone through a dedicated Bluetooth button. An “Accurate Time System” inside the watch connects to the internet through the Smartphone...

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Jun 6, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

Sponsored: Citizen Ushers In “Purposeful Power” Campaign with Limited-Edition Promaster Navihawk

Citizen Watch Company has launched a new brand campaign, focused on its groundbreaking Eco-Drive technology, to remind consumers of the Japanese watchmaker’s core values and to re-emphasize its commitment to environmental sustainability. Dubbed “Purposeful Power,” the campaign kicks off with the release of an exciting new watch from its Promaster series, the Limited Edition Navihawk....

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Nov 24, 2021 by WatchTime

WATCH TEST

Clash of the Chronos: Tutima M2 Pioneer vs. Alpina Alpiner 4 Flyback

Two sporty chronographs, the Tutima M2 Pioneer and the Alpina 4 Flyback Chronograph Manufacture, fight to see who’s king of the hill in this comparative watch test from the WatchTime archives.

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Jun 6, 2018 by Jens Koch

Pushing the Envelope: Five Unconventional Chronograph Watches From the Past Decade

A growing number of chronographs have push-pieces in unorthodox places. Here, we present a list of five of the most interesting takes on the style from the past decade. In 2013, Omega introduced an updated version of its 1969 Bullhead watch, named for its asymmetric case with chrono buttons on top, which bears a (perhaps mild)...

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Jun 6, 2018 by Jay Deshpande

Sponsored: Past Meets Present in New Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

Pioneering Swiss watchmaker Rado has deemed 2021 “a year of hope and reinvention,” and chosen it for the launch of an unprecedented, revolutionary timepiece. The Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic is the culmination of many years of research and development that seamlessly fits within the history and tradition of the Captain Cook watch. This latest watch...

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Nov 23, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

COUTURETIME 2018:

Raymond Weil Unveils the Maestro Moon Phase

The Couture watch and jewelry show, which wrapped up yesterday in Las Vegas, offered a look at a handful of new timepieces that have been rolled out since this year's Swiss watch fairs; we've covered some of these over the past week, and the latest one to catch our eye is the new Maestro Moon Phase from Raymond Weil.

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Jun 5, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

EXPERT ADVICE

Pros & Cons: Buying New vs. Vintage Rolex Watches

Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer offers advice on buying new vs. vintage Rolex watches.

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Jun 5, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

Taking a Look at the Junghans Meister Chronoscope Terrassenbau

This year, Junghans has introduced a limited edition chronograph model inspired by the centennial anniversary of the brand’s nine-story factory in Schramberg, Germany. All the way back in 1918, Junghans ranked as one of the most prolific watchmakers in the world. As a result, the quaint Schramberg valley that the young marque called home quickly...

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Jun 4, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

COUTURE 2018:

Two Limited Editions Commemorate 25 Years of Grand Seiko Caliber 9F

In 1993, Seiko launched the first Grand Seiko timepiece outfitted with Caliber 9F, an ultra-precise, extra-durable quartz movement that had been five years in development. Grand Seiko pays tribute to this groundbreaking movement, which took the Japanese brand's reputation for elegantly simple design and timekeeping accuracy to new levels, with two limited-edition watches that we got to see up close and personal at the Couture watch and jewelry show in Las Vegas.

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Jun 3, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

COUTURE 2018:

Introducing the Bell & Ross BR-01 Laughing Skull

Bell & Ross has been one of the watch brands at the forefront of the “skull dial” trend since its 2009 release of the BR 01 “Skull,” and its latest contribution to the niche but increasingly popular category, unveiled at this week’s Couture watch and jewelry show, takes it to the next level: the...

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Jun 2, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

COUTURE 2018:

This Year’s Models: Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Healey Chronographs

Frederique Constant has for 14 years partnered with Austin-Healey automobiles and sponsored vintage car rallies worldwide. Each year, the Geneva-based brand has launched a special Vintage Rally timepiece for collectors. The latest was unveiled this week, at the Couture watch and jewelry show in Las Vegas.

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Jun 1, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE:

How the Internet Transformed the Secondary Watch Market into a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry, Part 2

This is the second part of an overview on the development of the global pre-owned watch market. You can read part one here. Watch marketplace Chrono24 is one of the most visited timepiece-related sites on the web. One of the reasons for its ubiquity is its promise to review all of its more than 2,000 dealers...

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Jun 1, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

COUTURE 2018:

Longines Rolls Out U.S.A.-Exclusive HydroConquest Collection

The 2018 Couture luxury-watch-and-jewelry show kicked off in Las Vegas today, and WatchTime is on the scene to cover highlights from the array of timepieces being shown there, some being seen in the U.S.A. for the very first time after their launches at Baselworld or SIHH, others all-new releases rolled out since the two Swiss...

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May 31, 2018 by WatchTime

PROMOTION

LIV Watches’ “Breakthrough” Campaign Launches Four Limited-Edition Watches

LIV Watches is a direct-to-consumer microbrand founded in 2014, whose stock-in-trade is “crafting durable Swiss timepieces built to suit the modern man.” The first watch the company launched on Kickstarter was the GX1, at the end of 2014, which was fully funded within the first 11 hours. Just over a year later, another Kickstarter campaign...

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May 31, 2018 by WatchTime