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Three New Vintage Inspired Diver’s to “Seas” Summer Days

With summer in full swing, we take a dive back in time and have a closer look at this year’s line-up of retro-styled diver’s watches. Symbolizing robustness, discovery and adventure, diver’s watches in general leave a striking impression on the wrist – whether on dry land or in the water. In light of this fact,...

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Jun 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: BlumSafe – A Watch Security Solution Unlike Any Other

Affordable built-in safes provide convenient security, display, and watch winders that can be added as your collection grows.

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Jun 7, 2023 by WatchTime

An Adventurous Journey: Doxa Dives Deep in History with SUB 300T Clive Cussler

The world of mechanical watches offers plenty of material for fiction, a fact most recently demonstrated by a new special edition from Doxa. The Swiss company, most famous for its diver’s watches, is commemorating the internationally recognized author and maritime explorer Clive Cussler (1931 – 2020). The acclaimed American adventure novelist wrote over 85 books, selling over...

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May 19, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Precious Diving: TAG Heuer Introduces Aquaracer Professional 200 in Two Gold Editions

Watches and Wonders 2023 marked the introduction of some exciting updates, and for TAG Heuer those updates came for the Aquaracer Professional 200. For the first time, this successful diver’s watch is presented in a solid yellow or pink gold case. This material choice endows the timepiece with a profoundly elegant appearance. Equally new is...

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May 18, 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

Vulcain Releases SkinDiver Nautique Salmon Dial

In January 2023 Vulcain introduced the SkinDiver, a beautifully retro-styled diver’s watch with a distinct yet elegant 60’s charisma. Now, the Swiss tradition brand releases the SkinDiver Nautique Salmon Dial, limited to just 50 pieces. Its vibrant watch face with Superluminova indexes is framed by a jet black ceramic bezel. The stainless steel 316L case...

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May 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Returns To the Antarctic

This article was originally published in the March/April 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. When Seiko launched the first Japanese dive watch in 1965, not only underwater professionals quickly turned to the brand’s robust models, but also explorers and, for years to come, also members of Japanese Antarctic Research teams (JARE). Today, Seiko dedicates its...

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Apr 25, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Protek Introduces New U.S. Marine Corps Series 1000 Collection

American watchmaker ProTek is launching a new collection of watches to mark its naming as the official watch of the United States Marine Corp. Aptly named the USMC Series 1000 collection, the series of nine watches express the hard wearing ethos of the brand, both in functionality and in aesthetics. All of ProTek’s watches are...

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Apr 20, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Montblanc Brings Back the 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date with Grey Dial

Last year, Montblanc saw success following the introduction of its 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date, appropriately fitted with an “iced” dial. First seen at Watches and Wonders 2023, the brand added a variant to the collection sporting a dynamic grey dial. Its stunning pattern is inspired by a glacier of the Mont Blanc massif –...

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Apr 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Watches and Wonders 2023: Baume & Mercier Riviera Azur 300m

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Riviera watch, Baume & Mercier unveils the Riviera Azur 300m, available with a smoky blue and a grey sapphire dial decorated with a wave pattern, at this year’s Watches and Wonders. Water-resistant to 30 ATM it is inspired by the first Riviera diver’s watch released in 1981. In order...

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Apr 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Tudor Debuts Its Latest Vintage Diver Recall in the Black Bay 54

There’s no doubt that the Black Bay, a historically inspired diver’s watch with a highly authentic appeal, is one of Tudor’s most important collections today. It also takes the spotlight at this year’s Watches and Wonders. In addition to the classic Black Bay with a 41mm diameter and the classic Black Bay Fifty-Eight with a...

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Mar 28, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Tutima Sails On With The New M2 Seven Seas S In Dégradé Red And Blue

Tutima has always had a strong passion for tool watches. Whether in the sky or exploring the depths of the ocean, the brand has made watches for the people pushing limits in challenging environments. With the M2 Seven Seas S released last year, the brand expanded their catalog in the most desirable way. One of...

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Feb 28, 2023 by Martin Green

Sinn Spezialuhren Dives Down Deep with New T50 Goldbronze Model

For more than 60 years, Sinn Spezialuhren, based in Frankfurt am Main, has made a reputation with high-quality mechanical watches that feature special in-house developed technologies and materials. The new T50 Goldbronze edition, limited to only 300 pieces, is another impressive demonstration of the German brand’s extensive expertise in the field of metallurgy. It boasts a...

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Feb 22, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Dive Pro: Putting the Seiko Prospex to the Test

This article was originally published in the January/February 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Seiko celebrated its 140th anniversary in 2021 with a number of special models. In addition to a modern reinterpretation of the Prospex Diver’s watch from 1970 created for the adventurer Naomi Uemura, there was also an unlimited edition of the...

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Feb 8, 2023 by Martina Richter

Vintage Diving: Meet the Vulcain Skindiver Nautique 38mm

Symbolizing robustness, discovery, and adventure, diver’s watches make a striking impression on the wrist – whether on dry land or in the water. Combining high functionality with cool style, it is not a surprise that this genre ranks among the most sought-after timepieces, proven by the plethora of diver’s watches available on the market. In light...

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Jan 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Launches Special Edition Prospex Inspired By Polar Landscape

110 years after Seiko created Japan’s very first wristwatch, the Laurel, the brand is celebrating the 2023 milestone anniversary with a series of commemorative timepieces. Second release in this collection is a new Prospex model in the Seiko Save the Ocean series, which is available in a limited release of 5,000 pieces (Ref. SPB333). The...

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Jan 5, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Glashütte Original Introduces the SeaQ Chronograph

Joining the impressive array of Glashütte Original divers is the new and adventurous SeaQ Chronograph. Making its debut this fall, the timepiece introduces a new realm of intrigue to the German watchmaker, with the sports model serving as the first dive watch from the brand to be equipped with a chronograph functionality. The watch follows...

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Nov 4, 2022 by WatchTime

Pressure Resistant to 11,000 Meters: Rolex Introduces the Brand New Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge Clad in Titanium

On January 23, 1960, the Deep Sea Special – an experimental Rolex wristwatch designed for extremely high pressure – accompanied oceanographer Jacques Piccard and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh as they set a diving record in the Mariana Trench. Attached to the outer shell of the deep-sea submersible Trieste, it descended to a depth of...

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Nov 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: The Un-Exact Part Of Watchmaking and Your Role In It

Watchmaking undeniably places a huge emphasis on aesthetics, but at the end of the day, precision and accuracy are the foundation of the industry. Surprisingly, the same cannot be said for some of the language that is used to describe timepieces. ‘Diving watch’ is a prime example. While I’m sure we all have an idea...

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Oct 24, 2022 by Martin Green

The Glashütte Original SeaQ Goes Chronograph

In an exciting release for fans of the Glashütte Original SeaQ, the retro diver’s watch is taking shape as a chronograph for the first time in its history. The new addition to the Specialist collection features a blue sunburst two-counter dial with a color-coordinated panorama date. The 43.2mm steel case features a scratch-resistant blue ceramic...

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Sep 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Stowa Turns 95: Celebrating the Anniversary With a Limited Edition Prodiver

Earlier this year German watchmaker Stowa celebrated its 95th anniversary with the release of the Flieger Verus 40, that watch tapping into classic pilot watch design and celebrated the history of the brand. Continuing the celebration, Stowa released yet another anniversary limited edition in August of this year, the Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited. The watch...

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Sep 26, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Tutima Glashütte Releases Two 40mm M2 Seven Seas S With Red and Blue Dégradé Dials

Tutima Glashütte adds two new variants to its M2 Seven Seas S line. Like many previous models from the German watch manufacture, the debutantes sport colorful dials, in this case, red and blue, with a gradient finish. Both new watches feature a steel case – the “S” in the model’s name refers to this metal...

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Sep 20, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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