chronograph

Jaeger-LeCoultre Expands the Polaris Collection with two Artistic Dial Options and New Caliber

Jaeger-LeCoultre enhances the Polaris Chronograph with two distinct dials that showcase the artisanal prowess of the grande Maison. Bringing together 180 different skills under one roof, this manufacture has the capacity to produce all its luxury watches in their entirety, from design to production. Featuring lacquered surfaces in rich tones – one in deep blue...

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Sep 22, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

Bell & Ross Goes Green for the BR 05 Chrono

Green is hot and happening, and Bell & Ross takes advantage of this trend to fit their urban sports watch, the BR 05 Chrono, with a dial in the color. A lot depends on the hue that brands select, and Bell & Ross opted for a darker green that is brought to life by applying...

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Aug 23, 2023 by Martin Green

Junghans Breaks Formation with Three New Meister Pilot Watches

In the 1950s, Junghans launched one of the most recognizable pilot watches when it was asked by the then newly established Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) to create a chronograph. This highly legible timepiece stood out for its bezel with twelve concave notches, which are also present on the three new additions to the Meister Pilot...

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Aug 18, 2023 by Martin Green

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Refined Re-Imagination: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar

Drawing inspiration from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s round watches from the 1950s and 1960s, the Master Control collection beautifully symbolizes the Grande Maison’s technical expertise and savoir-faire in respect to sophisticated design. The Swiss manufacture now introduces an eye-catching new variation to it: the Master Control Chronograph Calendar in pink gold with a black dial. Recalling the colored watch...

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Jul 21, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Recalling 1969, TAG Heuer Introduces the Carrera Skipper (with Hands-on Photos)

The original Heuer Skipper was produced from 1968-1983 but the Carrera version was only in production for that first year before shifting to the Autavia case in 1969. For decades it was largely a forgotten esoteric regatta-timer but, as we know, in recent years this colorful Carrera chronograph aka the “Skipperera” has reached cult-like status...

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Jul 12, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Hands-On with the Raymond Weil Freelancer Automatic Bi-Compax Chronograph

Raymond Weil has always had a knack for making watches that have something different. They love to play with details and are not afraid to plot their own course. This is also clearly visible with the new Freelancer Automatic Bi-Compax Chronograph, which offers an exciting combination of materials and colors. The case has a titanium...

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Jun 13, 2023 by Martin Green

Maurice Lacroix Makes the Pontos Chronograph 43mm Even More Seductive With Two New Dial Colors

With the success of the Aikon, it’s almost easy to forget that Maurice Lacroix has much more to offer than that. Another pillar of the brand is the Pontos, of which they now present an updated version of the 43mm chronograph. This watch was initially introduced in 2020 when the collection celebrated its 20th anniversary....

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Apr 7, 2023 by Martin Green

Destination Ski: Junghans Introduces 1972 Competition FIS Edition Lemon

Junghans is the Official Timing Partner of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships for the third time in a row. The brand is celebrating this sporting event with two limited special editions, one automatic chronograph and one equipped with a quartz engine. The self-winding 1972 Competition FIS Edition Lemon evokes the bold style of the...

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Feb 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing Hits the Road

TAG Heuer and Porsche once again highlight their shared passion for racing through a collaboration timepiece. After five successful timepieces that have delighted fans of both brands, they are now introducing the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing, which is already the sixth creation for which the car and watch maker joined...

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Feb 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Showing at LVMH Watch Week: TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronometer

TAG Heuer brings back the Monza in a decidedly cool and colorful new execution at this year’s LVMH Watch Week. The TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronometer (Ref. CR5090.FN6001) makes its entrance in an ultra-light and highly resistant carbon case. Its black dial, which is skeletonized in order to reveal some of the mechanics underneath, boasts a...

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Jan 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Zenith Introduces Defy Extreme Glacier at LVMH Watch Week

Following the Defy Extreme Desert launched in 2021, Zenith is traveling to the opposite kind of landscape for its second edition, the Defy Extreme Glacier. Parts of the 45-mm and 20 bar pressure resistant titanium case, such as the pusher guards and the dodecagonal bezel, are crafted from chalcedony. This crystalline semi-translucent stone has a...

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Jan 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Little Helpers: A Closer Look at Subdials

Chronograph (stopwatch), chronometer (precision certificate), tourbillon (an escapement to increase accuracy) and Geneva Waves (a traditional Swiss decoration technique): the horological dictionary is full of terminology that gets enthusiasts excited but may mean very little to outsiders. However, some expressions are self-explanatory, such as the subdials. As their name suggests, these are small dials that...

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Jan 8, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: The Underestimated Importance of a Good Bracelet

Some of you might recognize this: for years, you have been admiring a certain watch, and when you finally get it, you are very excited only to realize after a couple of weeks that you are not wearing it as much as you should. This might have nothing to do with the watch itself but...

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Dec 24, 2022 by Martin Green

Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar Taking History Into The Future

The Dakar Rally is one of the most demanding races in the world. Finishing the race alone is considered an achievement and requires man and machine to both be at their best. It is also an event in which Porsche made history in 1984 when the brand took first place overall with the 4×4 953...

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Dec 16, 2022 by Martin Green

Czapek Is Reaching for the Stars With Faubourg de Cracovie Chronograph Featuring Aventurine Dial

One of the highlights of WatchTime’s recent show in New York was certainly the Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie Chronograph with its stunning aventurine dial. Aventurine is a glass-like material that can be made in different hues. Czapek opted for a deep blue color, and the glittering inclusions show a stunning play of light that give...

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Dec 14, 2022 by Martin Green

Introducing the Wempe X Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Signature Collection

Wempe is launching a series of exclusive watches in collaboration with well-renowned watch manufacturers to create its newest collection, the aptly named Wempe Signature Collection. The strictly limited partnership models are based off some of the most classic references in the watch world, and kicking off the series is a watch produced in partnership with...

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Nov 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Patek Philippe Introduces 5935A World Time Flyback Chronograph in Steel

As part of its magnificent fall debutantes, Patek Philippe announced a new take on its highly sought-after World Time Flyback Chronograph. Presented in steel for the first time and featuring a stunning rose-gilt hue dial with a “carbon” guilloché motif, it is the ultimate gem for the knowing collector. The case has a diameter of 41mm...

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Nov 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC Presents the Portugieser Automatic and the Portugieser Chronograph

Without a doubt one of IWC’s most successful collections, the Portugieser has been a benchmark in the world of luxury watches for over 90 years. The iconic timepiece owes its name and origin to two Portuguese watch dealers who asked the Schaffhausen manufacture to create “precise, generously proportioned men’s wristwatches in steel cases.” The manufacture...

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Sep 24, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Reservoir Turns Up the Volume with the Sonomaster Chronograph

Watchmakers take a great deal of inspiration from their daily surroundings. Nature is a favorite, but also old-school equipment. For their latest creation, Reservoir reimagined the VU-meters of analog stereo amplifiers used to measure the level of sound intensity, and incorporated them into their new Sonomaster Chronograph. The way that Reservoir did this is very...

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Aug 17, 2022 by Martin Green

Vintage Meets Modern: Tissot Introduces the Telemeter 1938

To commemorate the early days of its sports timekeeping, Tissot launches the Telemeter 1938. So named for the year 1938, the watch is inspired by a telemeter-equipped Tissot chronograph used by an athlete then for the first time in a ski race. The re-edition is designed in a tasteful retro style that recalls the instrument-like...

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Aug 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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