Cool 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: Artel Rotec Introduces New Sky Series

Independent watchmaker Artel Rotec is introducing its second collection, the Sky Series, this month, with the bold timepiece serving as a worthy follow-up to its V-Series limited edition sports watch lineup. Artel Rotec first formed in 2018, when designer and longtime watch collector Matthew Roknipour launched the brand as a family owned, independent watch company...

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Jan 25, 2023 by WatchTime

Green Rambles: Why Aren’t You A Bit More Critical?

Criticism and watch journalism have always been on edge with one another. One could argue that there is a great dependency between the writing press and the watch brands. Even at WatchTime, many of the brands we cover also advertise with us, so we better be nice to them, or not? We are indeed, but...

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Jan 7, 2023 by Martin Green

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

Inspired by Stereo: Hands-On with the Reservoir Sonomaster Chronograph

French watchmaker Reservoir is known for taking inspiration from various functional and aesthetic measuring instruments. Ranging from the Kanister Collection, which drew inspiration from the marriage of automobile aesthetic and timekeeping, to one of the brand’s more recent dive watch releases, the Hydrosphere Bronze “Greg Lecoeur” Edition, which draws influence from underwater pressure gauges. Following...

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Dec 7, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Hands-On Debut: Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force P.03 Watch With Collective Horology

Just released by Armin Strom is the new Gravity Equal Force P.03 done in collaboration with California-based Collective Horology. Geared towards watch enthusiasts with a real eye for horological innovation, the Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force is one of those “hidden gems” that collectors have been raving about for the last couple of years. I’ll...

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Nov 8, 2022 by Bilal Khan

Sponsored: Introducing The Ridge Land & Sea GMT

Breaking onto the watch scene with a discerning approach to the classic dive watch is the independent maker, The Ridge. As a brand that has perfected a versatile, minimalist wallet design, The Ridge is now taking the same refined approach to its newest watch release. The Land & Sea GMT is a highly accurate and...

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Oct 28, 2022 by WatchTime

Hands-On Debut: Bell & Ross BR X5 with New Case and Manufacture Movement

Just launched at WatchTime New York 2022 is the new Bell & Ross BR X5, an evolution of the brand’s BR 05 with a new manufacture movement developed with Kenissi. The BR 05 was a milestone for Bell & Ross as it was their first watch that married the iconic square BR case with an...

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Oct 21, 2022 by Bilal Khan

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Voutilainen Ji-Ku

Only one day away, WatchTime New York 2022— one of the US’ largest watch collecting events— is soon to make its grand return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall. Taking place from tomorrow Friday, October 21 until this Sunday, October 23, the event will bring together over thirty incredible watchmakers with thousands of enthusiasts for a...

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Oct 20, 2022 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Seiko Prospex US Special Editions

WatchTime New York 2022 is four days away, with the iconic event making its seventh annual return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 21-23. The three-day horological event is dedicated to showcasing more than 30 participating watch brands and highlighting some of the most impressive novelties of the year. Japanese watchmaker Seiko is once...

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Oct 17, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Citizen Celebrates the Series 8 Collection with an All-Black Limited Edition

When Citizen announced the relaunch of its Series 8 collection at the start of 2021, the watches that composed it quickly caught the attention of the market with their striking looks, utility-driven design, and excellent build quality. Following that success and marking the first anniversary of the relaunch of Citizen’s Series 8 collection, the brand has introduced a limited edition,...

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Oct 14, 2022 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400

WatchTime New York 2022 is making its seventh annual return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall in a few short weeks, with the incredible horological event spanning three days from October 21-23. Each day is dedicated to showcasing some of the most sought after releases from the past year from over 30 brands, giving you a...

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Sep 29, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Christopher Ward Channels Color with the C63 Sealander Automatic

Colored dials have been having a moment in the watch industry in recent years. Many brands have experimented with designing a vibrant color-pop dial housed in a neutral metallic case, and Christopher Ward is the latest brand to do so. Though not the first time the brand has produced colorfully designed models, its newest release...

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Sep 27, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Montblanc Geosphere 0 Oxygen Limited Edition

Not long from now, WatchTime New York 2022 will return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, helping bring the watch world together for one of the biggest events of the fall. The three day exhibition will take place from October 21-23, with each day dedicated to showcasing the many fantastic timepieces of more than 30 participating...

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Sep 27, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Moritz Grossmann Universalzeit

For its seventh annual return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, WatchTime New York 2022 is bringing together over 30 participating watch brands and their most sought-after releases from the year. The event will take place from October 21-23, with three days dedicated to showcasing various timepieces and fostering fantastic conversations between guests and industry professionals. ...

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Sep 15, 2022 by WatchTime

The Timex X Adsum MK1 Collaboration is Sold-Out, but Worth a Second Look

While collaborations in the world of streetwear are nothing new, the meeting of the fashion space to the world of watches is one of growing relevance. Last month, we saw one of the latest works in this hybrid space, with esteemed and affordable Timex working with Brooklyn-based apparel brand Adsum to offer the new Timex...

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Sep 13, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

WatchTime’s Latest Collector Event Takes the South Coast Plaza on September 23

In-person collectors events have officially returned to the scene, with WatchTime’s very own taking place in late September in at the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Taking place on September 23 from 5 pm to 8 pm, the evening will include featured watchmaking events and opportunities to speak firsthand with brand VIPs. There...

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Sep 1, 2022 by WatchTime

Geneva Watch Days Welcomes Byrne, a New Independent Brand

A mechanical watch that can change its face: this year’s Geneva Watch Days welcomes Byrne, the latest brand to join the vibrant independent scene of Switzerland. Their debutante, the GyroDial, changes its four cardinal indexes, composed of Arabic and Roman numerals, instantly at midnight or by the push of a button. There is also the...

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Aug 31, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Citizen Lights the Deep with the NY0155-58X Promaster Dive Automatic (with Hands-on Photos)

Since the launch of the updated Promaster Dive Automatic collection in the spring of this year, Citizen’s popular dive series has been making serious waves among collectors and enthusiasts. Drawing inspiration from the original Promaster NY004 from 1989, the collection as a whole unites classic professional-grade capabilities with modern manufacturing and details. The result is...

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Aug 29, 2022 by WatchTime

Introducing the Baltic x Peter Auto Tricompax Special Edition

Watchmaking takes an undeniable influence from automobiles, both in design and function. In the latest example of this fusion of horology and classic car enthusiasm, French watchmaker Baltic partners with Peter Auto, a Parisian-based auto events organizer, for their latest timepiece. Hailed by Baltic as a reference in the field of historic motor racing, Peter...

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Aug 25, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

A Closer Look at the De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius Aérolite

De Bethune has an established history of creating seriously uncommon timepieces, using rich jewel tones and avant-garde shapes as key design signatures. In-line with this, the Swiss watchmaker is a proponent of super-limited releases, with the new DB25 Starry Varius Aérolite being its latest. Opting for the DB25 as its base silhouette, the brand’s latest...

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Aug 24, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

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