Diamond Watches

Haute Joaillerie Meets Precision: Grand Seiko Launches Limited Spring Drive Masterpiece SBGD213 “Blue GS Lion”

Since the introduction of the first Grand Seiko in 1960, the profile of the lion – then engraved on the case back – has been a recurring symbol of the Japanese luxury brand. The latest Spring Drive Masterpiece reflects this tradition through magnificent high jewelry craftsmanship. It is limited to just eight pieces. The 44.5mm-sized...

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May 15, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Adding Versatility in Size, Citizen Debuts 37mm Promaster

Citizen has mastered its creation of water-resistant timepieces in the decades since the debut of the Parawater in 1959, followed by the release of the Promaster collection in 1989. Gaining renown over the years, the Promaster collection is a flagship of Citizen’s dive models, balancing complex functionality with streamlined design. In its latest development of...

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Jun 5, 2023 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Gerald Charles Introduces Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon

Introducing a new age of technical aestheticism, Gerald Charles debuts its Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon. With a unique design created with the expert oversight of the brand’s creative director, Octavio Garcia, the timepiece is a return to the original Maestro flying tourbillon released in 2005. Taking hints from the brand’s rich history, the new release is...

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Mar 21, 2023 by WatchTime

Blinged-Out Bulgari: The Serpenti Tubogas Infinity

Expanding its iconic Serpenti collection, Bulgari debuted its Serpenti Tubogas Infinity at LVMH Watch Week early this year. The release joined a larger collection of pieces following the brand’s “Time is a Jewel” motif, and as such it is covered with gem settings from the dial to the bracelet. The theme is appropriate, as this...

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Feb 21, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Piaget Launches Limited Altiplano Model to Honor the Chinese New Year

As a tribute to the cultural Chinese New Year’s festivities, Piaget‘s limited-edition Altiplano timepiece features this year’s zodiac animal, the water rabbit, in sophisticated Grand-Feu cloisonné enamel. The hare is said to bring hope and a long life. The tiny art work was created together with master enameler Anita Porchet and is limited to just...

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Jan 17, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Festival of Precious Colors: Bulgari Introduces High Jewelry Watches at LVMH Watch Week

“Time is a jewel” is Bulgari’s leitmotif at this year’s LVMH Watch Week which takes place in Singapore. In accordance with this motto, the Maison pulls out all the stops in terms of high jewelry watches, treating the ladies with precious executions of the Divas’ Dream, Allegra and Serpenti lines. Celebrating their Roman home, the...

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Jan 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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

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

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

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