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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.

Watch Myths: 10 Misconceptions Even Collectors Believe - Myths and misconceptions

Many beliefs about mechanical watches sound convincing. Look more closely, however, and some of the watch world’s most persistent “truths” fall apart.
4 minutes
Aug 22, 2026

Meet the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Green Steel - A fresh look for urban travel

Bell & Ross introduces the BR-05 GMT Green Steel, pairing the watchmaker's signature “circle within a square” design with a refined sage-green dial and a practical second-time-zone display.
3 minutes
Aug 22, 2026

Hands-On with the RZE Resolute Type A - A classic pilot’s watch formula gets a tougher, more colorful twist

The RZE Resolute Type A pairs a classic pilot’s watch layout with a lightweight titanium case, bold color options, and an automatic Miyota movement.
4 minutes
Aug 21, 2026

Yema Brings Back the Superman Bronze CMM.10 in Three New Colors - Three new colors for Yema’s bronze Superman diver

The wonderfully retro Superman returns in bronze, combining professional diving capabilities with a vintage-inspired design and Yema’s French manufacture expertise.
3 minutes
Aug 21, 2026
A Bang for Your Buck: Ten watches That Don't Break the Bank - But still fulfill your watch-collecting soul
Collecting watches doesn’t have to be an expensive pursuit. These ten standout models prove you can get reliable movements, stylish designs, and even a touch of heritage — all without overspending.
4 minutes
Aug 21, 2026
Laurent Mekies on Time Pressure, Trust, and Verstappen's Contract Extension
Four years of Verstappen, one last time in Zandvoort: "There's always the next win" — Laurent Mekies in an exclusive interview. The Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal & CEO on victory, time, and responsibility.
6 minutes
Aug 21, 2026
Sponsored: The Steel That Survived the Eastern Front - The Sopwith Aero Marquis Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Baltic Winter, limited to 55 pieces and now shipping
The Sopwith Aero Marquis Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Baltic Winter is forged from original Second World War cockpit armor plating. Limited to 55 pieces, it's priced at $4,900.
7 minutes
Aug 20, 2026
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How to Build a Five-Watch Collection for Under $50,000 - Five watches, five distinct roles, one carefully balanced collection

From a Panerai dive watch and IWC chronograph to a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, Omega Worldtimer, and independent wildcard, here is how to build a versatile five-watch collection for under $50,000.
6 minutes
Aug 20, 2026

Glashütte Original Senator Chronograph and Navigator Debut for 2026 - Two takes on Glashütte chronograph history

Glashütte Original introduces the Senator Chronograph and Senator Chronograph Navigator with 41mm cases, flyback movements, and 70-hour power reserves.
4 minutes
Aug 20, 2026

Watch Week Aspen 2026 Wraps Its Biggest Edition Yet - A weekend of watches in the Rockies

The third annual gathering brought more than 300 attendees to Aspen for four days of watches, collector events, and outdoor programming, with WatchTime joining as an event partner.
4 minutes
Aug 19, 2026

H. Moser & Cie. Launches the Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain - A horological ménage à trois

The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain combines a minute repeater, a flying tourbillon, and an artistic aventurine dial in a limited edition of 20 pieces.
4 minutes
Aug 19, 2026

Blast from the Past: A Vintage Spotlight on the Gérald Genta Retro - A closer look at the Gérald Genta Retro Sport

A closer look at the Gérald Genta Retro Sport, a watch that reflects its creator’s most personal ideas, from jump hours and retrograde minutes to a design language rooted in technical daring rather than nostalgia.
5 minutes
Aug 19, 2026

The Best Mechanical Watches Under $1,000 - Seven affordable watches to know

Good mechanical watchmaking does not have to cost a fortune. These automatic and hand-wound models stand out for their distinctive design, dependable engineering, and thoughtful details.
8 minutes
Aug 18, 2026
Armin Strom Gives the Mirrored Force Resonance a Bold Red Dial - Two oscillators, one rhythm, and a lot more color
The independent Biel-based manufacture gives the Mirrored Force Resonance a vivid red hand-guilloché dial while retaining its patented twin-balance resonance system and hand-wound ARF21 caliber.
3 minutes
Aug 18, 2026
Sheffield Introduces the $258 “Brian’s Sheffield” Chronograph - Green, gold, and giving back
Sheffield has launched a 95-piece green-dial chronograph benefiting the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation, with $100 from each sale donated.
4 minutes
Aug 17, 2026
The Seal of Approval: A Guide to the World of Watch Certifications and Quality Seals
Certifications and quality seals have long been used to safeguard reputations, certify precision, and communicate excellence in watchmaking. From chronometer standards to regional marks of distinction, here’s a look at what these credentials really mean — and why not every brand uses them.
7 minutes
Aug 17, 2026
Chopard L.U.C Essence of Shunga: Swiss High Horolgy Meets Japanese Lacquer Art - Unique piece for Time in Art
A rotating display of Japanese Shunga art gives Chopard’s one-of-a-kind L.U.C creation a provocative twist on traditional haute horlogerie.
3 minutes
Aug 17, 2026

Introducing the Seiko Presage Classic Series Tradman’s Bonsai - Inspired by the Japanese black pine

Seiko draws on the Japanese art of bonsai for a new Presage Classic Series limited edition, pairing a textured deep-green dial with warm gold-colored details and a self-winding movement with a 72-hour power reserve.
3 minutes
Aug 14, 2026

Traveling Along the Horological Silk Road Between Switzerland and China - How outsourcing the production of components for Swiss watch brands has influenced China’s own watch industry

Outsourcing has long been a part of Swiss watchmaking, but in recent years, China’s role as a manufacturing partner has grown in both scale and quality. This evolving relationship is reshaping not only the global supply chain, but also the development of China’s own high-end watch industry.
7 minutes
Aug 14, 2026

The Watch Came First: Inside Louis Vuitton and Singer’s Porsche 911 Collaboration - A dashboard clock became two one-off Porsche 911s

Louis Vuitton’s first full automotive collaboration with Singer began with a mechanical dashboard clock and grew into two bespoke Porsche 911s with matching watches and accessories.
4 minutes
Aug 13, 2026

Panerai Clads the Luminor Marina in Carbotech - A lightweight case meets a vintage-inspired icon

The new Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 pairs high-tech performance with a particularly refined interpretation of the brand’s historic design codes.
4 minutes
Aug 13, 2026
A Guide to Shinola's Updated Detrola Collection - Bold color meets everyday Detroit design
The Motor City based brand introduces four new additions to its Detrola lineup, including limited-production Color Theory models inspired by contemporary art and, for the first time, core Detrola references fitted with metal bracelets.
3 minutes
Aug 12, 2026
Current Day Excellence: Walking Through Glashütte, Part III - A history of watchmaking in Glashütte
Glashütte’s history is marked by hardship, but today the village stands as the heart of German watchmaking. “Made in Glashütte” is a seal of quality, yet its brands span a wide range of styles, uniting past, present, and future with unmistakable German character.
6 minutes
Aug 12, 2026
Swatch and Omega's New MoonSwatch Marks a Solar Eclipse, One Detail at a Time
Swatch and Omega mark the August 2026 solar eclipse with a new MoonSwatch — a small, deliberate update to a watch that's become an institution in its own right.
4 minutes
Aug 12, 2026
Moritz Grossmann Marks 200 Years with Tefnut 36 Silver-Plated by Friction Turquoise Blue - Traditional friction silvering in a compact steel case
Moritz Grossmann continues its bicentennial series with the Tefnut 36 Silver-Plated by Friction Turquoise Blue, a 12-piece steel edition using a rare 19th-century dial technique.
6 minutes
Aug 11, 2026
How One Watch Becomes Twenty: The Five Stages of Every Collector - From the first sensible purchase to the collection that never stops evolving
Every watch collector starts with one sensible purchase. Then come the research, rationalizations, wish lists, vintage obsession, and inevitable realization that the collection is never truly finished.
6 minutes
Aug 11, 2026

Join WatchTime and Burdeen’s Jewelry for an Exclusive Collector Event in Chicago - August 21, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT

WatchTime returns to Burdeen’s Jewelry in Chicago on August 21 for a free collector event featuring new watches, brand VIPs, cocktails, and more.
2 minutes
Aug 10, 2026

Horology's Rhapsody in Striking Blue: A Spotlight on De Bethune

Within just two decades, De Bethune has become one of the most respected names in high-end watchmaking, blending mechanical mastery with avant-garde design and an unmistakable signature color.
3 minutes
Aug 10, 2026

Introducing the Nodus x Raven TrailTrekker Carbon - Forged by light, built for the trail

Nodus and Raven Watches unveil the fourth edition of their collaborative TrailTrekker, now featuring forged carbon fiber and a traveler-friendly GMT movement.
3 minutes

Introducing the Christopher Ward The Trident 30x30 - A colorful dive watch with a purpose

Christopher Ward's 500-piece limited edition combines a parrotfish-inspired design, 200-meter water resistance, and Sellita’s new SW200-2 Power+ movement.
3 minutes
Hanhart Introduces the Aquasphere Matte Black and Experimental Square by Square - One goes deep, while the other bends the rules
Hanhart expands in two very different directions with the 300-meter Aquasphere Matte Black and the experimental Square by Square, a sculptural watch limited to six prototypes.
3 minutes
Seiko: Seiko 5 Sports Motocompo — A Japanese Design Icon Rides Again - The iconic scooter, now on the wrist
Seiko celebrates the 45th anniversary of Honda’s Motocompo with a special edition of the Seiko 5 Sports Field watch that is inspired by the cult folding scooter’s unmistakable look and spirit.
4 minutes
Nomos Glashütte Adds Two New Faces to the Tetra 27 - Dare to be square
Nomos Glashütte expands the Tetra collection with the Tetra 27 White and Tetra 27 Duo, two compact square watches powered by hand-wound manufacture movements.
3 minutes

A Spotlight on the Leica ZM 11 - Light, shadow, and precision in a distinct collection

First published in WatchTime’s March / April 2024 issue, this look at Leica’s ZM 11 explores its layered dial design, exclusive automatic caliber, and quick-change straps — a sub-$10,000 collection blending the brand’s photographic heritage with watchmaking precision.
4 minutes

Introducing the Bulova Shelby Racer Chronograph - Racing history in high-frequency motion

Bulova celebrates the legendary Shelby Daytona Coupé with a chronograph full of character featuring a mirror-polished dial, automotive-inspired details and a high-frequency Precisionist quartz movement.
3 minutes

Luminox Launches the Adventure Watch 1300 Series for Life off the Grid - Designed for those who venture beyond the beaten path

Luminox expands beyond its military and dive-watch roots with the Adventure Watch 1300 Series, featuring a 43mm case, bronze-toned bezel, LLT illumination, and 200 meters of water resistance.
3 minutes

Five Exceptional Watches That Leave the Logo off the Dial - These understated designs let craftsmanship speak for itself

From H. Moser & Cie. to De Bethune, these five logo-free watches trade overt branding for distinctive design, technical depth, and quiet confidence.
3 minutes
Aug 4, 2026
46 Watch Brands Join the Lineup for WatchTime New York 2026 - Forty-six brands, three days, and more watches than one wrist can handle
The expanding exhibitor list brings together historic maisons, celebrated independents, and collector favorites at Gotham Hall this October.
4 minutes
Hamilton Adds Tropical Colors to the Ventura Quartz S - The asymmetrical icon returns in turquoise and pink
Hamilton gives the Elvis Presley-linked Ventura Quartz S a tropical update with turquoise and pink dials, yellow-tipped seconds hands, and its unmistakable asymmetrical case.
3 minutes
Vintage Spotlight: Revisiting the Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar - Blast from the Past
A look back at the Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar, a standout of the 1990s. With a perpetual calendar, distinctive integrated design, and a blend of steel and gold, it remains a stylish and functional timepiece even decades later.
4 minutes
Aug 3, 2026
Doxa Brings Grade 5 Titanium Back to the SUB 300 for Clive Cussler Edition - The 300-piece edition adds a layered titanium dial
Doxa marks Clive Cussler’s 95th birthday with the SUB 300 Ti5, pairing a Grade 5 titanium case with a new two-layer dial and COSC-certified movement.
3 minutes
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