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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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Jan 7, 2024 by Martina Richter

Green Rambles: How Straps Elevate Your Wrist Game

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in June 2022. I once had a charming Seiko 5 with a jade green dial that I bought for about $50. I was less excited about the bracelet, but in my drawer, I still had a light brown alligator leather strap from a watch...

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Jan 6, 2024 by Martin Green

Catching the Wind: Vacheron Constantin Introduces Overseas Tourbillon High Jewelry

The Overseas Collection represents Vacheron Constantin’s ideals of a modern-day luxury sports watch. Subtly reworked in 2016, it not only boasts a robust design— including various tool-free interchangeable straps— but also features a distinctive silhouette. The collection also, of course, features sophisticated in-house calibers, whose exceptional quality and finishing details are confirmed by the famed...

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Jan 5, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Heart Stop Moments: The TAG Heuer Autavia – 60 Years

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. There are some watches that are loved by their fans even more than by their manufacturers. Until recently, this situation was true for the Autavia, at least for most of the 60 years since its first appearance. The face of the...

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Jan 5, 2024 by Ruediger Bucher

Green Rambles: New Years Resolutions

Many people make them, but not all succeed in following through, as New Year’s Resolutions remain a tricky thing. They usually focus on taking up good habits and doing away with bad. Some might also affect your watch collection, as going more frequently to the gym (or to start going at all) can help you...

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Jan 3, 2024 by Martin Green

Bird’s Eye View: Reviewing the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. The dial of the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono was inspired by the iris of an eagle’s eye. Even though we cannot view this fascinating steel chronograph with the extraordinarily sharp eyesight of that bird of prey, we nonetheless scrutinized it with...

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Jan 2, 2024 by Martina Richter

WATCH REVIEW

Aqua Stop: Reviewing the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph

Patek Philippe now offers the Aquanaut with a chronograph movement. This sporty complication fits perfectly in the company’s increasingly youthful, dynamic collection. But how does it perform in real-life conditions? We find out in this in-depth review from our June 2019 issue.

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Dec 29, 2023 by Martina Richter

Green Rambles: Being Sustainable Ain’t Easy

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. The environment is a hot topic. Quite literally, as life for us will become far less sustainable as the earth is heating up. It will make the oceans rise, the weather far more unpredictable and volatile, accelerates desertification, and the list goes...

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Dec 26, 2023 by Martin Green

The Extra-Terrestrials: 5 Timepieces with Meteorite Dials

Meteorites are extraterrestrial objects that have passed through the atmosphere and landed on Earth. They can be divided into two different types: stone meteorites and iron meteorites. Most meteorite dials are made from the latter, which make up only four percent of all meteorites. Iron meteorites were born in the core of four-billion-year-old asteroids that...

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Dec 23, 2023 by Jens Koch

Up Close With the Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36,000 GMT 44GS 55th Anniversary

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. A white, finely structured dial, faceted hands, applied indexes and an almost entirely polished case: these features are familiar in elegant dress watches that look good but do little else than show the time. What happens if a watch manufacturer wants...

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Dec 21, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

Going Pro: Hands-On with the Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional

In 2021, Tissot expanded its popular Seastar dive watch collection with a beefed-up version that also comes with a new wave-pattern dial. In this lastest from our archives, WatchTime travelled to Le Locle for a first hands-on with the 46-mm Seastar 2000 Professional. For Baselworld 2018, in retrospect the last time the brand participated in...

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Dec 20, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

The Lasting Influence of The Nineties

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. A look back at the decade that saw an industry recover from crisis and steady itself at the cusp of a new millennium. Jurassic Park is the biggest movie in the country, wide-legged jeans are everywhere and the masses are going...

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Dec 19, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Sponsored: Hands-on with the Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer Tourbillon Limited Edition

Tourbillons epitomize mechanical finesse and the pinnacle of timekeeping precision. Taking this revered complication to new heights is the flying tourbillon, which itself as a lightweight and intricate mechanism allows the mechanical function to be showcased in all its splendor. Originating in the 1920s, this masterpiece was the brainchild of Alfred Helwig, an instructor at...

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Dec 18, 2023 by WatchTime

Hands-On: Three Months with the G-Shock Full Metal Red Ion GMWB5000RD-4

The G-Shock Full Metal collection, since its launch in 2018, has been a major hit among both media and consumers. The collection has grown substantially since that debut and now includes a wide variety of steel- and titanium-cased timepieces, with colors including all-steel, black, blue, “aged,” and integrated resin-and-metal styles. Last year, I was fortunate...

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Dec 16, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Bronze Age: Reviewing the Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date

Following the current trend, Oris has encased its design icon, the Big Crown Pointer Date, in warm bronze — not only the case, but the bezel, the namesake big crown and even the dial. In this feature from our October 2020 issue, we tested the watch in real-life situations. Bronze, a metallic compound based on...

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Dec 15, 2023 by Martina Richter

Expect the Unexpected From the Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. When you first look at the Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400, you see a “simple” three-hand watch with a date display. There are no other functions, no special features on the case like a rotating bezel or a ceramic insert, and...

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Dec 14, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

Hurray for Hues: Meet the Ressence Type 1 Round Multicolor

Introducing the latest addition to the Ressence lineup, the Type 1 Round Multicolour offers a playful twist on the cutting-edge principle of the time display forgoing with hands. The timepiece showcases a sleek titanium case paired with a double-domed sapphire crystal top, measuring 42.7mm x 11mm. The dial, made from German silver, features a sophisticated...

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Dec 14, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: Vintage Discoveries from the Rabbit Hole

This article was originally published in the spring of 2022. One thing that never ceases to amaze me is the incredibly rich history of watchmaking. Whenever I have a spare moment, I like to go on sales platforms like eBay and simply browse. It often turns out to be a trip down the rabbit’s hole,...

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Dec 13, 2023 by Martin Green

Hands-On Debut: Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic City Limited Edition

Amidst the bustle of Design Miami 2023, Hublot launched a new limited edition watch in tribute to the vibrant city. The new Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic City has an ‘80s inspired (think Miami Vice) color scheme on the dial and is housed in a sleek black ceramic case. Naturally, since this is a limited...

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Dec 13, 2023 by Bilal Khan