Cool Watches

To the Outer Atmosphere: Meet The New Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Working in collaboration with the Manufacture La Joux-Perret, Fortis launches its new caliber 17 on its maiden flight. The first journey will take place in an aptly named timepiece itself inspired by the skies, in the Stratoliner S-41. Exposed to the extreme conditions in the stratosphere, the automatic chronograph movement amasses a power reserve of...

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May 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Boasting Cutting Edge Technology, G-SHOCK Introduces Its Latest MT-G

G-SHOCK’s premium MT-G collection of timepieces has long been found at the crossroads of bold style and cutting edge technology, and with the new MTGB3000BD1A that trend only continues. Found as part of the larger MTGB3000 series, the watch is constructed of stainless steel, fine resin, and carbon, and features a renewed Dual Core Guard Structure...

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May 18, 2022 by WatchTime

Featherweight Contender: Formex Expands the Essence Leggera Collection with New Case Size and Colorways

As its name suggests – leggera is Italian for “lightweight–” the Formex Essence Leggera has its entrance in a notably light case made of carbon fiber composite, endowed with a crown and bezel crafted from Zirconium Oxide ceramic. Produced in-house, this composite, according to Formex, is particularly resistant and made-to-last. Joining the existing 43mm model,...

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May 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Hands-On: Three Months with the G-Shock Full Metal Red Ion GMWB5000RD-4

The G-Shock Full Metal collection, since its launch in 2018, has been a major hit among both media and consumers. The collection has grown substantially since that debut and now includes a wide variety of steel- and titanium-cased timepieces, with colors including all-steel, black, blue, “aged,” and integrated resin-and-metal styles. Last year, I was fortunate...

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May 8, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Where Professionalism Meets Technology, ProTek Sees Its Debut

Crafted with first responders in mind, American watchmaker ProTek launches this month with the debut of their initial collection, the Series 1000. The new brand joins the Time Concepts family of brands, and is helmed by industry veteran Barry Cohen, founder of Luminox. After founding Luminox in 1989, Cohen differentiated the brand as an industry...

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May 10, 2022 by WatchTime

Smart Travels: Montblanc Sets Off with the 1858 GMT Automatic Date

While most GMT watches feature an additional hand to indicate the second time zone, the new Montblanc 1858 GMT Automatic Date boasts an intuitive and easy-to-read GMT display with no hands. Instead, the second time zone is presented via a red square that moves around the periphery of the dial. This red square is positioned...

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May 7, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Feast for the Eyes: Chanel J12 Diamond Tourbillon

With its J12 Diamond Tourbillon watch, Chanel once again underscores its expertise in the field of grand complications. As the name suggests, the highlight of the hand-wound caliber, manufactured in-house in La Chaux-de-Fonds, is a flying tourbillon, a first for the manufacture. A circular cutout in the pitch-black dial showcases the filigree mechanism in all...

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May 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Heavenly Delight: Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia IV BlueMoon

In its latest introduction to the market, esteemed German watchmaker Mühle-Glashütte now introduces the new Teutonia IV BlueMoon. The new watch follows the original Teutonia IV Moonphase as a unisex model with nimble case diameter of 39mm. However, here, Luna moves on a new orbit: Mühle-Glashütte shifted the realistic depiction of the earth’s satellite to...

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May 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Blossoming Craft: Grand Seiko Blooms with the Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition

In 1967, the 44GS paved the trail for the design code today known as the “Grand Seiko Style”, the set of nine guidelines which lend Grand Seiko its distinctive look. 55 years later, the Japanese luxury brand commemorates its progressive design with a limited edition manual-winding watch, the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary...

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May 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

May The Force Be With You: Citizen Announces Star Wars Inspired Chronograph Quartet

Star Wars fans, listen up! On this memorable day, Citizen has announced a limited edition series of quartz chronographs that are dedicated to the Star Wars saga. Based on the brand’s first chronograph model introduced in 1972, the Chronograph Challenge Timer with a bold bullhead design, the Star Wars x Citizen Tsuno collection consists of four models named...

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May 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: Vintage Discoveries from the Rabbit Hole

One thing that never ceases to amaze me is the incredibly rich history of watchmaking. Whenever I have a spare moment, I like to go on sales platforms like eBay and simply browse. It often turns out to be a trip down the rabbit’s hole, as one search string leads to another, often discovering watches...

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May 2, 2022 by Martin Green

The Evolution of a Classic: Santos de Cartier Large Model

The Santos wrote history as the world’s first aviator watch for the wrist. A staple in the Cartier collection for more than a century, it has been redesigned countless times without loosing its signature characteristic, such as the oversized and stretched Roman numerals, the railroad-style minutes track and the bold yet elegant sword-shaped hands. Among...

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May 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The WatchTime Q&A: An Interview with Uwe Ahrendt from Nomos

Since February 2022, “made in Glashütte” is a legally protected designation of origin that provides a significantly improved framework and is therefore a more effective protection for watches from the “cradle of German watchmaking.” WatchTime met with Uwe Ahrendt, managing director and general partner of the award-winning German watchmaker Nomos Glashütte, to discuss the significance...

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Apr 30, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

Dive Squad: Citizen Makes a Splash with New Promaster Additions

Every year is a good year for diver’s watches, but 2022 seems to be particularly promising. Four months in, we have already seen a plethora of entirely new introductions and variations of existing models that raised the bar in terms of good looks and functionality. With two new sub-collections within its Promaster Dive Automatic Collection,...

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Apr 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Architectural Inspiration: Mido Introduces the Multifort Skeleton Vertigo

The architecture of the famous Harbour Bridge in Sydney serves as a source of inspiration for Mido’s Multifort collection. Both icons were created at the same time, in the 1930s. In this spirit, the new Multifort Skeleton highlights the beauty of the individual elements by putting them into the spotlight. Its finely skeletonized plate that...

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Apr 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Norqain Expands the Freedom 60 Chronograph Series with a Smaller Case Size and New Strap Options

Norqain launches two new variants of its popular, vintage-inspired Freedom 60 Chronograph this month, now with a goldilocks diameter of 40mm and the choice of a royal blue or anthracite dial. The colors beautifully contrast with the white flange and the three counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock of the two-layer watch face, which...

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Apr 25, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Power at a Premium: 6 Watches Under $3,500 with Great Power Reserves

Of the various ongoing trends in the watch world, ever-improving power reserves in mechanical timepieces are among the most practical. With collectors often owning a variety of pieces they like to change in and out on a daily basis, owning a mechanical timepiece that’s still running after it’s been put down for a few days...

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Apr 23, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

MeisterSinger Perigraph in Two New Cool Colorways

Every year, German watchmaker MeisterSinger expands its Perigraph collection with a colorful new iteration. Following a bold yellow edition in 2021, this year the Perigraph will be available as a series watch in two new colors: one in black with bordeaux accents, and the other in black with petrol accents taking center stage. As the...

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Apr 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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

Mido Unveils the Commander Icône with Green Dial and Integrated Bracelet

Mido launches a new variant of the Commander Icône, designed in 1959 as a tribute to the Eiffel Tower and unchanged ever since, with an olive green sunray dial. This cool look is complemented by the satin-finished stainless-steel case with a diameter of 42mm and an integrated bracelet, which marks a first in this collection....

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Apr 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Panerai Finds a Mid-Size with the Submersible Quaranta Quattro

So far, Panerai’s Submersible has been only available in the two cases sizes 47 and 42mm. At this year’s Watches & Wonders, a new case size that lies in-between has been added. As with most of Panerai’s references, it is expressed in name: Submersible Quaranta Quattro, which translates to 44mm. Apart from the size, the...

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Apr 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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