Diamond Watches

Omega Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of James Bond With Two Special Seamaster Models

The iconic James Bond gun barrel sequence has been a staple of all movies in the franchise since Dr. No in 1962 and has consequently become a global fan favorite. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, Omega pays tribute to this opening scene by transferring it to the its...

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Nov 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: E.C.Andersson Watch Co Releases the Last of the Calypso II’s Featuring a Brand New Bracelet

The Calypso is one of E.C.Andersson Watch Co’s most recognizable watch lines, attracting collectors with its sporty elegance. Following the original design’s lead, the Calypso II was released earlier this year as a follow-up, and sold out its first series shortly after. Priding themselves in creating only a few pieces of each model, E.C.Andersson is...

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Dec 1, 2022 by WatchTime

Norqain Releases a Special Ladies’ Edition Adorned with Black Diamonds

Norqain expands its collection with a sporty model targeted toward a female audience. The Adventure Sport 37mm DLC Black Diamonds is based on the design of Norqain sports watches with the integration of diamonds into the case. Adorning the entirety of the DLC-coated bezel are 60 full-cut black diamonds. These gemstones, also called carbonados, are...

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Sep 2, 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

Sponsored: Introducing the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angels JY8128-56L

The Promaster collection from Citizen has garnered wide renown since its 1989 debut, since becoming known as a hardy and innovative line of reliable, professional-grade timepieces. Expanding the notable collection is a novel special edition, now seen via the Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angels JY8128-56L . Like previous Skyhawk iterations, the new model features an...

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Nov 25, 2022 by WatchTime

Cartier Adds Tank Chinoise to Its Privé Collection

Every year Cartier presents an exclusive collector’s edition in the Cartier Privé. This line comprises of legendary watches of the Maison, available exclusively as limited editions. They combine the tradition of Cartier’s watchmaking art with the brand’s contemporary design language. Following the Crash, the Tank Cintrée, the Tonneau, the Tank Asymétrique and the Cloche de...

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Apr 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

On the Green: TAG Heuer Serves the Aquaracer Professional 300 Naomi Osaka Limited Edition

Few partnerships between watchmakers and individuals are as popular as those between brands and tennis stars. With an engaged audience that skews into the upper echelons of income streams and as a sport with a primary focus on individual achievement and— importantly— wrists attached to hands attached to rackets, it’s little wonder how tennis has...

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Feb 8, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

TAG Heuer Declares “We Outside” with the Launch of the Aquaracer “Outdoor” Professional 200 Series

Last year, TAG Heuer made news when it introduced the most significant refresh to its Aquaracer dive-watch collection since 2014, introducing the fifth generation of the Aquaracer Professional 300. So named for its 300-meter water resistance and professional-grade dive specs, the watch was positioned as the new core design of the Aquaracer collection from which...

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Jan 25, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: Arnold & Son Globetrotter Gold and Luna Magna Ultimate I

Swiss watchmaker Arnold & Son has become well known for its avant-garde, celestially inspired designs. In less than a week, the brand will be showcasing several of these timepieces at the upcoming WatchTime New York event, taking place at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall from October 22 to 24. Among them are two watches launched this year,...

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Oct 17, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Zenith Celebrates its “DREAMHERS” with Two Diamond-Set Chronomaster Original Models

Few brands have built as much buzz around a single collection this year as Zenith has with its Chronomaster. With watches like the classic 21st century revamp, the trendy green-dialed Chronomaster Revival “Safari,” and the forward-looking Zenith Chronomaster Sport, the refreshed family has been on an impressive run in terms of media and consumer attention....

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Oct 7, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Stained Glass on the Wrist: Jaquet Droz Introduces the Petite Heure Minute Smalta Clara Hummingbird

Jaquet Droz has a long history of producing animal-inspired timepieces. In 2021 thus far alone, the luxury maker has unveiled the four oxen-emblazed watches and a dragon watch, these among many more making up the mythical and real beast legacy behind the brand. This week, the Swiss watchmaker is once again tapping this theme, now...

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Aug 27, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Linking Past to Present: The Evolution of the TAG Heuer Link

How did TAG Heuer revamp its 1990s leader model, the iconic Link, for the 21st Century? Find out in this feature from WatchTime's Design Special 2019.

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Aug 18, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Corum Marks 10 Years of the Golden Bridge Automatic with New Sapphire-Cased Models

Corum made its most indelible mark on watchmaking history in 1980 with the introduction of the first Golden Bridge watch, outfitted with the revolutionary in-line, baguette-shaped movement developed in the decade prior by Italian watchmaker Vincent Calabrese. Just over 30 years later, in 2011, the company followed up the manually wound original movement with an...

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Jun 21, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Gucci Turns 100 and Turns Up the Volume On its High Watchmaking

Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur Guccio Gucci founded his eponymous fashion house in 1921, and the first Gucci timepiece was released in 1972. Since then, Gucci has continued to produce watches alongside its array of other popular accessories, most of them notable more for their fashion-forward designs than for their level of horological ambitiousness. On...

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May 20, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Cartier Rolls Out A Tank for the People, Reviving the ’70s and Debuting a New Solar Movement

Few watch brands demonstrate such universally recognized elegance as Cartier. With watches just as popular among men as they are among women, and delicate styles that straddle the fine lines between jewelry, watch, and fashion-accessory, the French maison speaks to a wide and appreciative audience. This year, in an effort to grow that discussion, and...

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Apr 12, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Grand Seiko Displays its Gem-Setting Mastery With Spring Drive 8 Day Jewelry Watch Ref. SBGD207

In 2020, Grand Seiko celebrated 60 years since the launch of the first watch under its label, and to celebrate the occasion unveiled an array of commemorative editions, including the GS Eagle LE Ref. SBGE263, the blue-dial SLGH003, and at least three re-creations of the first Grand Seiko. Among these many anniversary models was the Spring...

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Mar 2, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Twenty~4 Times Three: Patek Philippe Ushers in the Year with New Ladies’ Timepieces

Like many of the luxury watch maisons taking part in the upcoming Watches & Wonders 2021 digital platform, Patek Philippe will be rolling out the majority of its new timepieces in the spring. However, the prestigious Swiss manufacture has offered up a trio of intriguing horological hors d’euvre, if you will, to the main course...

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Feb 10, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Jaquet Droz Celebrates the Year of the Ox with Four Commemorative Timepieces

According to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2021 is the Year of the Ox, and to celebrate this new year, Jaquet Droz is unveiling four commemorative luxury timepieces from its Petite Heure Minute collection. Three of the new models, called Petite Heuer Minute Buffalo, are produced in rose gold, one in white gold; in addition, two...

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Jan 11, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Black Friday Special: 30 Ladies’ Watches for the Holidays

In spite of the challenges of 2020, watch manufacturers introduced many outstanding timepieces designed especially for women during the year. Here we present 30 newly released ladies’ watches that offer a wide range of options for holiday gift giving. ALEXANDER SHOROKHOFFInspired by the changing seasons, this new “Autumn” model from Alexander Shorokhoff has a handmade...

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Nov 27, 2020 by Dara Hinshaw

NEWS

Vacheron Constantin Leads Its 2020 Releases with New Égérie Ladies’ Collection

Vacheron Constantin surprised many this past week by releasing the revitalized Égérie line, the historical Swiss manufacture’s first new women’s collection in decades. The initial release of the Égérie family was in 2003; that tonneau-shaped iteration was designed, Vacheron says, to bring together the worlds of haute couture and haute horlogerie (high fashion and watchmaking)....

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Mar 2, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS

The White Sands of Time: Hublot Launches Classic Fusion Eden Rock Limited Editions for Him and Her

Among its many collaborations and partnerships, Hublot last year worked with the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France, to create a special limited-edition timepiece, and followed up the exotic sun-and-sand theme with another special edition celebrating the Isle of Capri at the opening of the Swiss brand’s boutique there. This week, Hublot rolled out...

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Dec 6, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

COUNTDOWN TO WTLA:

The World’s Largest Tourbillon Gets Updated in the Kerbedanz Maximus Royal

Kerbedanz made waves in 2017 with the announcement of the Maximus that contained what the brand claimed was the world’s largest tourbillon housed in a wristwatch. This year, the timepiece returned for a victory lap with the newly christened Maximus Royal Tourbillon that taunts standard sized tourbillons with its 27-mm diameter titanium tourbillon cage placed within...

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Apr 23, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

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