American Watches

Talking Shop With Founder of Oak & Oscar Chase Fancher

In “Talking shop with…” we sit down with the movers and shakers of the watch industry. Some have a prominent role, while others work more outside of the spotlight. With this series, we want to give you an intimate insight into the industry in all its aspects. First up is Chase Fancher, founder of Oak...

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Jan 29, 2023 by Martin Green

Sponsored: Gerald Charles Introduces Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon

Introducing a new age of technical aestheticism, Gerald Charles debuts its Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon. With a unique design created with the expert oversight of the brand’s creative director, Octavio Garcia, the timepiece is a return to the original Maestro flying tourbillon released in 2005. Taking hints from the brand’s rich history, the new release is...

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Mar 21, 2023 by WatchTime

Luminox Channels the Navy SEALs in the “Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast” Edition

Modern technological and design advancements have made the utility of timepieces increasingly expansive and dynamic. Since its founding in 1989, Luminox has leaned into one of the niche segments of the watch market geared purely for utility, focusing on creating watches used for military service. Notably, the brand has had a longstanding partnership with the...

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Oct 6, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: RGM Model 25 Depicting the USS Constitution Leaving Malta in 1804

WatchTime New York 2022 is returning for the seventh time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall this fall from October 21-23. Among an impressive lineup of more than 30 participating watch brands is American watchmaker RGM, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. As part of the horological event, the esteemed American maker will be...

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Sep 28, 2022 by WatchTime

Mission Timing: Hamilton Releases New Khaki Field Titanium Automatic Variants

Hamilton’s legacy of providing tough, reliable timepieces to military forces during the 20th century lives on in the Khaki Field Titanium Automatic. Previously launched in two 42mm versions, the American-rooted Swiss brand adds a new 38mm case size that is geared to enthusiasts of smaller watches while also highlighting the design of the historic originals. Three distinct...

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Apr 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Perrelet Pays Homage to the US with the New “TURBINE UNITED”

In the latest introduction from watchmaker Perrelet, the prestigious Swiss watchmaking manufacture pays homage to its history in the American market, unveiling a watch in tribute to and inspired by the United States. The new timepiece, dubbed the “TURBINE UNITED,” takes its foremost design cues from the original and iconic Turbine collection, refreshing the design...

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Mar 25, 2022 by WatchTime

Vacheron Constantin Opens Its New North American Flagship in New York City

As has been hotly anticipated for some time, Vacheron Constantin will be opening its new North American flagship boutique this week in New York City. The boutique presents itself as much more than a simple retailer — more like the most comprehensive immersion into the brand you’ll find outside of its base in Switzerland —...

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Jun 14, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Tockr Glows Brighter with the New Air-Defender Lume Series

Earlier this week, Texas-based boutique brand Tockr unveiled the latest update to its Air-Defender collection, the new Lume series. The update includes three new colorways, with each distinguished by its hydro-dipped, luminescent cases, newly available in black-and-white lume, green marble lume, and camouflage lume — all of which are both eye-catching in broad daylight and...

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Apr 24, 2020 by Caleb Anderson