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Earning its Stripes: Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Racing Stripes Edition

Chopard's 30-year partnership with the Mille Miglia series of classic car rallies has yielded some very intriguing timepieces, and the latest is no exception. The Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Racing Stripes Edition takes its visual cues from a specific era in Porsche auto racing and the legendary car design that emerged from it.

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Oct 4, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

Promotion

Baume & Mercier’s new Clifton Baumatic: Lengthened Service Intervals

A mechanical watch movement is a complex mechanism comprising numerous mobile miniature components. Their perpetual interaction results in friction and wear ultimately influencing the smooth running of the movement. This is one of the reasons why watches have to be returned for regular service. The new Clifton Baumatic from Baume & Mercier with the maison’s...

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Oct 15, 2018 by WatchTime

FEATURE

7 Modern Watches Inspired by Historical Pieces

The vintage-look trend that has been so prevalent in the watch world in recent years has showed no signs of abating. Modern re-editions of historical pieces continue to emerge from some of the most venerable watch brands. Here are just seven notable examples of “vintage-inspired” watches launched in recent years. 1. Omega Globemaster The Omega Globemaster...

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Sep 26, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TEST

Chasing Nostalgia: A Test of the Omega Speedmaster Racing

The Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronometer is in gear for a new generation of fans. We tested the current Speedmaster with a retro-inspired dial and the latest in watchmaking technology under the hood.

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Sep 25, 2018 by Alexander Krupp

POLL:

Vote on the Winner of WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest #2

Capping off another successful WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest submission period, here are our top 10 images of the 300-plus wrist shots submitted to us through e-mail and Instagram over the past two weeks. Please vote on what you think is the best image based on composition, creativity, and image quality. The top five finishers will receive...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

From the Big Screen to the Big Apple: “Venom’s” Bremont U2/51-Jet Lands at WatchTime New York 2018

In the Marvel/Columbia Pictures action thriller Venom, opening October 5, British actor Tom Hardy stars as Eddie Brock, a disgraced journalist who merges with an alien symbiote to become the black-clad, super-powered antihero of the film’s title. Like his nightmarish alter ego, the watch that Hardy’s Brock wears in the film is defined by its...

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Sep 14, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

INDUSTRY NEWS

7 Things to Know about Georges Kern’s Breitling

Breitling's "Legendary Future" traveling roadshow hit New York City on February 22-23 with new global CEO Georges Kern unveiling the much-discussed Navitimer 8 collection to an American audience. So what do watch lovers need to know about Breitling's future other than what we've already reported on in recent weeks? Here are seven takeaways from Kern's extensive press presentation.

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Sep 10, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

PROMOTION:

Gucci Presents #TimeToParr: An Uncommon Photographic Journey

Embracing Instagram’s creative landscape over the past three years with dedicated projects in which artists play with House motifs, Gucci has published and promoted these special works with a series of hashtags. Now, for the first time, the House is collaborating with a single artist on an Instagram project. Exploring the nature of time and...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

PROMOTION

Formex Unveils COSC-Certified Automatic Chronometer Below $700

When something sounds too good to be true, it very often is; however, there are those occasions when it’s worth taking a closer look. Formex, known for its rugged watches, is about to launch a mechanical timepiece, with a decorated, automatic Swiss Made movement that is officially COSC-certified. With the Essence, Formex brings a top-quality mechanical chronometer with a very affordable price tag.

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Aug 27, 2018 by WatchTime

PROFILE

Ferrier’s Fine Finish: The Journey of Laurent Ferrier

Laurent Ferrier grew up in a kind of watch paradise. As a boy returning after school to his family’s apartment in Geneva, he came face to face with exquisite timepieces every day. His father restored and repaired complicated watches and clocks in a workshop directly across from Vacheron Constantin. Here's the story of how he founded his own independent watch brand.

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Aug 24, 2018 by Norma Buchanan

FEATURE

Design King: Updating the Rolex Datejust

The new Datejust that Rolex unveiled at Baselworld 2016 scarcely differs from the Rolex Datejust II. The similar design characteristics set Rolex watches apart from other brands. Learn more details in this feature article from WatchTime's Special Design Issue 2017.

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Aug 16, 2018 by Jens Koch

NEWS

Omega Unveils Seamaster Aqua Terra “Ryder Cup” Edition

Omega, an Official Partner of the PGA since 2011, used last year's PGA Championship in Charlotte, NC, as the stage to launch its new-generation Aqua Terra Golf watches. The Swiss watchmaker followed suit this year at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, MO, unveiling its new Seamaster Aqua Terra Ryder Cup timepiece ahead of the start of competition in the 100th PGA Championship.

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Aug 14, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

PORTFOLIO

6 Sports Watches and Dive Watches Built for Adventure

From the WatchTime archives: If you want to climb mountains, explore caverns, or undergo underwater ordeals, these watches will blithely master such extreme situations. But their attributes can also be useful in everyday life.

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Aug 13, 2018 by Jens Koch

WATCH REVIEW

Under the (Magnetic) Waves: Hands On With the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Master Chronometer

The Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial Master Chronometer represents Omega’s maritime heritage, but instead of a dive test, we expose this watch to the continuous magnetic force inside an MRT.

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Aug 10, 2018 by Martina Richter

From Fratello Watches

10 Classic Chronograph Movements

FratelloWatches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer's lists his personal Top 10 chronograph movements, including the Patek Philippe CHR 29-535 PS Q, the TAG Heuer Caliber 1969, Zenith El Primero, and others.

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Aug 2, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

5 Milestone Breitling Watches, from 1915 to Today

Pilots rely on Breitling’s chronographs, but calendars, world timers and divers’ watches also are part of the brand’s 130-plus-year history. As we all digest and discuss the redesigned Navitimer models that Breitling announced last week, let['s look back on five important Breitling watches that helped define the brand's identity from 1915 through the modern day.

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Jul 27, 2018 by Gisbert Brunner

BOOK EXCERPT

When Rolex Went Quartz: A Tale of the 1970s

In this excerpt from the book “Electrifying the Wristwatch,” by WatchTime contributor Lucien Trueb, we explore how mechanical-watch king Rolex dealt with the arrival of quartz in the 1970s.

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Jul 25, 2018 by WatchTime

WATCH TEST

A Watch for All Seasons: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39

If you want just one, all-purpose watch, our watch tester says Rolex’s recently introduced entry-level model, the Oyster Perpetual, might be it. Find out more about in this in-depth review of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39.

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Jul 24, 2018 by Jens Koch

Digital Derring-Do:

4 Multifunction Quartz Watches for Life’s Headiest Adventures

From the WatchTime archives, we present this quartet of multifunction quartz watches from top brands — the Omega Skywalker X-33, Breitling Cockpit B50, Tissot T-Touch Solar, and TAG Heuer Aquaracer 72 — and reveal what makes each unique.

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Jul 23, 2018 by Jens Koch

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE:

25 Key Moments in the History of Oris Watches

Oris is well-known for the use of a red winding rotor, which became a trademark of the brand in 2002. It's a symbol, the brand says, of the passion with which it manufactures mechanical wristwatches. What else can you tell your watch friends? Discover these 25 milestone moments in the history of Oris watches, from its founding in 1904 to the present day.

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Jul 19, 2018 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW

Swanky Sailor: Reviewing the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master

For this watch review, we take a close look at the modern version of Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master, with black Cerachrom bezel and Oysterflex bracelet.

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Jul 19, 2018 by Martina Richter

FEATURE

7 Milestone Omega Watches, from 1892 to Today

In its long history, Omega has contributed numerous important watches and innovations to the world of watchmaking. In this feature, we chronicle seven of the 25 most important watches Omega has ever made, including the Omega Seamaster, the Omega Constellation and the Omega De Ville.

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Jul 12, 2018 by Gisbert Brunner

Moonwatch and Other Milestones

10 Things to Know About Omega

Omega is among the best-known luxury watch brands on the planet, and certainly the best known off the planet. From NASA to the Olympics to James Bond, with names like Speedmaster, Seamaster and Constellation, the brand has achieved rock-star status among watch enthusiasts. Here are 10 things you should know about Omega.

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Jul 11, 2018 by WatchTime

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