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News from the World of Watches

WatchTime is your comprehensive source for the latest trends and developments in the field of high-quality watches.

From the latest watch releases to innovative watch movements and the newest developments of exclusive watch brands – here, you can find everything you need to know about the fascinating world of mechanical timepieces, including automatic watches, luxury watches, diving watches, and pilot watches. You can expect exciting news and discoveries.

Introducing the Zenith G.F.J. Calibre 135 Double Signed with J.N. Shapiro - Swiss chronometry meets American guilloché

The second edition in Zenith’s Double Signed program pairs the Swiss manufacture with J.N. Shapiro in a 25-piece pink-gold G.F.J. with a hand-guilloché dial.
3 minutes
Nov 12, 2026

Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Ralph & Ricky Tuxedo Watch - Ralph and Ricky dress for the evening

Inspired by a 1970s photograph of Ralph and Ricky Lauren, this playful automatic watch dresses two Polo Bears in black tie against a cream-white dial.
4 minutes
Nov 12, 2026

Sinn EZM 19: A Mission Timer for the Crisis Room - Built to bring order to the chaos phase

Sinn introduces the EZM 19, a mission timer developed for emergency command teams. Its bezel tracks 35-minute briefings and the four-hour periods between them.
5 minutes
Nov 12, 2026

Sponsored: Oceaneva Introduces the WorldTime GMT 6000m - The first 6000m worldtimer

Oceaneva’s new WorldTime GMT 6000m pairs a Grade 5 titanium case with a Miyota 9075 automatic movement. It offers 6000-meter water resistance and is limited to 50 pieces per model.
4 minutes
Nov 11, 2026
Casio Adds Titanium Field Watches to Its Automatic Lineup - Mechanical watchmaking heads outdoors
Casio expands its mechanical lineup with the CMK-100 series, combining a lightweight titanium case, automatic movement and field-watch styling with 100-meter water resistance.
3 minutes
Nov 11, 2026
H. Moser & Cie. Gives Retrograde Seconds a Triple Treatment - One complication, three distinct personalities
H. Moser & Cie. executes its 30-second retrograde display three different ways, bringing the complication to the Pioneer, Streamliner and Endeavour collections.
4 minutes
Nov 11, 2026
Nomos Glashütte Club 38: An Everyday Classic Grows in Size - A familiar design finds a larger fit
Nomos Glashütte expands its Club collection with two hand-wound models in a new 38.5mm case size. Available with white silver-plated or ruthenium-plated dials, the Club 38 combines everyday versatility with dressy style.
3 minutes
Nov 10, 2026
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Small Complications: How the Moon Phase Works - A celestial cycle, translated into gears

The moon phase is one of watchmaking’s quintessential small complications. Here is how the mechanism works, how precisely it tracks the lunar cycle and how to set it correctly.
7 minutes

Gorgeous in Gray: Vacheron Constantin Gives the Fiftysix a Fresh Look - Two shades of gray for the retro-inspired collection

Vacheron Constantin revisits its Fiftysix collection with gradient gray dials, refined case finishes, and anthracite nubuck straps. The Self-Winding and Complete Calendar offer two distinctive takes on the color.
4 minutes
Nov 10, 2026

The Ming 51.01 Halo Dresses Up Crystallized Titanium - A warm rose-gold finish reveals an unexpected titanium texture

The Ming 51.01 Halo pairs compact proportions and a black lacquered dial with a crystallized titanium case and a slim, hand-wound La Joux-Perret movement offering 90 hours of power reserve.
3 minutes

Laco Replika 55 Revives a Historic 55mm Pilot’s Watch - Built to the scale of the original

Laco revives its oversized observation watch with historically faithful details, a modified hand-wound movement and an imposing 55mm sandblasted stainless-steel case.
3 minutes

Breitling Adds Two Hand-Wound Chronographs to the Navitimer Collection - The Twin Jet era returns

Breitling adds two 41mm Navitimer chronographs to its permanent collection, combining vintage-inspired details, the returning Twin Jet logo and hand-wound manufacture movements.
3 minutes

Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2026: The Complete List of Winners - The Oscars of the watch industry celebrated originality, ingenuity, and exceptional craftsmanship

Rexhep Rexhepi wins the prestigious “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix for his Chronograph Flyback as the 26th GPHG recognizes the year’s most remarkable watches, watchmakers, and achievements in horology.
4 minutes
Tambour Convergence Mirror Steel: Louis Vuitton’s Guichet Watch, Now in Steel - Mirror polish meets hardened steel
Louis Vuitton’s guichet watch comes in steel for the first time. The Tambour Convergence Mirror Steel pairs a patented hardening treatment with a full mirror polish.
4 minutes
Nov 7, 2026
Ralph Lauren Takes to the Sea With the Nautical Collection - Vintage maritime instruments, reimagined
Ralph Lauren introduces two Nautical watches with antique brass-toned cases, highly legible vintage-inspired dials and Swiss automatic movements made by Piaget.
3 minutes
Seven of the Best Alternatives to the Rolex Datejust - Everyday versatility beyond Rolex
From Omega and Tudor to Chanel and Grand Seiko, these seven watches offer compelling takes on the versatile, sport-elegant formula of the Rolex Datejust.
9 minutes
Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton Debuts Two Autumn Colorways - Gold tones meet open-worked mechanics
Rado gives the DiaStar Original Skeleton two autumnal colorways, pairing gold-toned open-worked movements with black or brown dials and matching rubber straps.
3 minutes

Nalla Neram Expands the Kaalam Chronograph with Vaanam and Bhoomi - Sponsored by Nalla Neram

Nalla Neram expands its Kaalam chronograph with Vaanam and Bhoomi, adding indigo and reddish-brown reverse-panda dials to its distinctive Swiss-made watch.
4 minutes

IWC Marks the Year of the Goat With a Titanium Pilot’s Chronograph - Gold, titanium, and three lucky goats

Limited to 500 pieces, IWC’s Year of the Goat Pilot’s Watch pairs a gold-colored dial and titanium case with a rotor depicting three auspicious goats.
4 minutes

Louis Erard x Vianney Halter: Futur Antérieur Brings Independent Watchmaking to New Territory - Two movements, two dials, one new case

Louis Erard and Vianney Halter take their partnership further with the Futur Antérieur, featuring two separate subdials, two automatic movements and an entirely new case.
3 minutes
Oct 30, 2026

Fossil Signature CS-1 Returns to Swiss-Made Watchmaking - Mid-century style meets Swiss mechanics

The Fossil Signature CS-1 pairs a 38mm case and mid-century styling with a Swiss-made Sellita automatic movement in three distinctive dial colors.
3 minutes
Oct 30, 2026
What Is Watch Patina? How Time Shapes Dials, Bezels, and Cases - When age becomes character
From tropical dials and faded bezels to aged lume and bronze cases, patina gives each watch a character and history that cannot easily be replicated.
5 minutes
Oct 30, 2026
Norqain Adds Turquoise to the Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite - The 45-gram sports watch gets a vivid new look
Weighing just 45 grams, the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite combines 5,000-g shock resistance and a skeletonized manufacture movement with turquoise accents.
3 minutes
Oct 29, 2026
Nomos Adds Ice-Blue Dials to Two Metro Models - A cooler look for the Metro
Nomos Glashütte gives two Metro models ice-blue dials, pairing a new hand-wound caliber with the collection’s familiar automatic ring-date display.
3 minutes
Oct 29, 2026
At 91, Norman Foster Designs His First Watch With Lebond - The architect turns his eye to the wrist
At 91, architect Norman Foster has no plans to slow down. His latest project, created with Lebond, is the first watch he has ever designed.
4 minutes
Oct 28, 2026
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Goes Smaller in Pink Gold - A classic moon phase in 36mm
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon pairs a 36mm pink-gold case with a silver dial, pointer date, moon phase, and 70-hour power reserve.
3 minutes
Oct 28, 2026
Bell & Ross BR-03 Space Mission Takes Time Into Orbit - A cosmic take on the instrument watch
Limited to 999 pieces, the Bell & Ross BR-03 Space Mission turns its black ceramic case into a miniature space scene with an animated time display.
3 minutes
Oct 28, 2026

Frederique Constant Elements Collection Returns for 2026 - Three rare minerals, three Manufacture Classics

Limited to 88 box sets, the 2026 Elements Collection brings onyx, heliotrope, and turquoise dials to three Frederique Constant Manufacture Classics.
3 minutes
Oct 27, 2026

Photo Report: The Watches of WatchTime New York 2026 - A Gotham Hall look back

From intricate complications to collectors’ wrist shots, explore the timepieces that made WatchTime New York 2026.
2 minutes
Oct 26, 2026

Glashütte Original Senator Meissen Blooms with Cherry Blossoms - Porcelain painting meets Glashütte watchmaking

The Glashütte Original Senator Meissen “Cherry Blossom” pairs a hand-painted porcelain dial with a red-gold case and a 100-hour movement.
3 minutes
Oct 26, 2026

Day-of-the-Week Watches: Seven Ways to Show the Day - A small complication with many forms

The day of the week appears far less often on a dial than the date, but these watches show how the display can play an important role in the overall design.
5 minutes
Oct 26, 2026
Hamilton American Classic Cushion Mechanical Revives Art Deco - Six takes on a Roaring Twenties design
The Hamilton American Classic Cushion Mechanical revives a 1926 Art Deco design in two sizes with a hand-wound movement and 57-hour power reserve.
3 minutes
Oct 21, 2026
Hanhart Introduces the 417 ES Steve McQueen Edition - The King of Cool’s chronograph returns
The Hanhart 417 ES Steve McQueen Edition revives the actor’s historic flyback chronograph with a 39mm case, hand-wound movement, and cuff strap.
4 minutes
Oct 21, 2026
Oris Introduces the Aquis Date Kelp Forest Limited Edition - Inspired by life beneath the waves
The Oris Aquis Date Kelp Forest Limited Edition pairs serious dive credentials with an ocean-green dial inspired by kelp forests beneath the waves.
3 minutes
Oct 20, 2026

Mido Multifort TV Big Date Celebrates Día de los Muertos - Mexican folk art lights up the dial

The Mido Multifort TV Big Date Día de los Muertos pairs a luminous calavera and colorful alebrijes with an 80-hour automatic movement.
3 minutes
Oct 20, 2026

WatchTime New York 2026 Sets Attendance Records in Its 11th Year - Three days at the heart of American watch collecting

New watches, familiar faces, and lively collecting conversations filled Gotham Hall as WatchTime New York put on its biggest edition yet.
4 minutes
Oct 19, 2026

Power Reserve Indicators: What They Are and How They Work - How mechanical watches show what’s left

From traditional hands to linear scales and caseback displays, here’s how power reserve indicators show how long a mechanical watch can keep running.
5 minutes
Oct 19, 2026

Ralph Lauren Vintage ’67 Debuts in Yellow Gold and Black - A dress watch rooted in 1967

The Ralph Lauren Vintage ’67 pairs an 18K yellow-gold case and black lacquer dial with a hand-wound La Joux-Perret movement offering 90 hours of power reserve.
3 minutes
Oct 19, 2026
WatchTime New York 2026 Begins with a Sold-Out Friday Night - A Manhattan photo report
Inside Gotham Hall for a sold-out evening of new releases, collector conversations, and cocktails with some of watchmaking’s biggest names.
4 minutes
Oct 17, 2026
Morning Blue: Parmigiani Fleurier Presents the Latest Toric Petite Seconde - Showing at WatchTime New York 2026
Parmigiani combines the understated elegance of platinum with a hand-grained blue dial in a dress watch that finds its appeal in simplicity, subtle textures, and a remarkable shade of blue.
4 minutes
Oct 17, 2026
Introducing the Bianchet Rotondo UltraFino Diamond - Making its US Debut at WatchTime New York 2026:
Bianchet combines Grade 5 titanium with white gold and baguette-cut diamonds in a new iteration of its ultra-thin flying tourbillon watch. The Rotondo UltraFino Diamond pairs a manufacture movement with 5,000 G shock resistance and 100-meter water resistance.
4 minutes
Oct 17, 2026
Introducing the Ressence Type 10 DN - Debuting at WatchTime New York 2026
Limited to 100 pieces, the Type 10 DN (Dark Night) pairs a sculpted Grade 5 titanium case with the brand’s distinctive three-dimensional display and in-house-designed self-winding movement.
3 minutes
Oct 16, 2026
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