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Understatement at its Finest: Three Dress Watches to Kick off 2023 in Style

Dress watches focus on simple time indication without frills, yet they fascinate with a design that is as straightforward as it is elegant. With this refined charisma, they are perfect for festive occasions, special events or classic business meetings, but also combine intricate and casual styles. Their pure design does not mean uniform or even...

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Jan 18, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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

Sponsored: Bulova Expands Frank Sinatra Collection With New Summer Wind

Paying homage to the legacy of Frank Sinatra, Bulova this year introduced the vintage-inspired Summer Wind as the latest addition to the brand’s Sinatra-tribute collection. Each watch in the namesake collection references Sinatra’s music and other elements of his renowned persona, working to channel the cool elegance of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself by sharing a...

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Dec 14, 2022 by WatchTime

Orient Bambino: A Smaller Watch Making A Big Impact

Some watches have an innate ability to draw me in, the latest example being the Orient Bambino, mostly because the brand scaled down the diameter of the watch from 40.5mm to 38.4mm. While the first was already a tempting offer, the latter is even more. The slimmer dimension seems to highlight the vintage character of...

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Oct 17, 2022 by Martin Green

Grand Seiko Adds Two Hand-Wound Timepieces to Heritage Collection

In 2022, we have seen a strong trend toward more classically-proportioned timepieces in the high-end sector. The latest example is two references joining Grand Seiko’s sought-after Heritage Collection, which is inspired by the Japanese watchmaker’s first releases in the 1960s. The new references SBGW291 and SBGW293 are three-hand executions with a modest diameter of 36.5mm....

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Sep 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: The Vacation Watch Dilemma

During this time of year, most people are taking their summer vacations. The fun of this always starts with the preparations; where are we going this year, what can we see there, what are good places to eat, and when you are a watch enthusiast…. what watch am I going to wear? Personally, it is...

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Jul 25, 2022 by Martin Green

Mido brings back the “Powerwind” in Multifort Powerwind Chronometer Limited Edition

“Powerwind,” that’s how Mido called its most powerful caliber in the fifties. Now the Swiss brand pays tribute to this “workhorse” with a limited edition of 1,954 pieces. While the 40-mm stainless steel watch follows the rhythm of the contemporary COSC-certified ETA 2836-2 caliber, it borrows the style-defining attributes of its historic predecessor. These include...

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Jul 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Three’s a Party: Meet the Montblanc Star Legacy LE1786 Blue Capsule Collection

Founded in 1906, Montblanc was named after the famous Mont Blanc mountain which appealed to the brand’s founders as a symbol of luxury craftsmanship. The peak of Europe’s highest mountain became a symbol for the house to strive for the greatest heights, and has remained as an inspiration until today. The latest example is the...

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Jun 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Glashütte Sophistication Down to the Smallest Detail: Tutima Releases New Variant of Patria

Modest gold watches made with superior manufacturing and artisanal skills have a tradition in Glashütte, Germany, that spans over 175 years. The new Patria from Tutima is one of the latest examples. Its 43mm pink gold case pairs beautifully with the deep blue dial and the in-house manually crafted pink gold hands, making it a...

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Jun 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

On The Wrist: The Parmigiani Tonda PF Micro Rotor

There is just something about the Tonda PF Micro Rotor from Parmigiani. I had that feeling when I first saw it when it was introduced in 2021, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. Now, after being on my wrist for a couple of weeks, I feel I can. I would describe it...

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Jun 3, 2022 by Martin Green

Green Rambles: Being Sustainable Ain’t Easy

The environment is a hot topic. Quite literally, as life for us will become far less sustainable as the earth is heating up. It will make the oceans rise, the weather far more unpredictable and volatile, accelerates desertification, and the list goes on. To turn the tide, a change is needed, fast and quite radical....

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May 30, 2022 by Martin Green

The Savoir-faire of Elegance: Cartier Launches Three New Santos-Dumont Timepieces

The Santos de Cartier is truly a symbol of timelessness. It was created by Mr. Louis Cartier himself in 1904 as one of the first wristwatches and a pioneering pilot’s watch for his adventurous friend Alberto Santos-Dumont. 120 years later, the design still embodies modernity, as is demonstrated by the spring-off line aptly christened Santos-Dumont,...

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Apr 8, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Baume & Mercier Introduces New Hampton Watches at Watches & Wonders

The elegant dress watches of Baume & Mercier’s Hampton collection are all about Art Deco. Born in the early half of the 20th century, they have been a signature of the Geneva-based brand for decades. At this year’s Watches & Wonders, some particularly refined additions – both mechanical and quartz – equipped with mesh bracelets...

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Apr 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Two-Tone Twist: Tissot Introduces PRX Powermatic 80 Steel & 18K Gold

It’s not the weekend yet, however the latest execution of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 might get us into the mood for a dance party. The PRX collection which was introduced last year, first with a quartz movement and followed by an automatic version in fall, captures the spirit of an iconic timepiece that the...

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Mar 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sophisticatedly Silver: Sinn Spezialuhren Introduces Model 1739 Ag B

German brand Sinn Spezialuhren, which is known for its professional diver’s and pilot’s watches equipped with inhouse developed technological innovations such as scratch resistance, water resistance, temperature tolerance, and magnetic resistance, launches Model 1739 Ag B. The two-handed dress watch indicating the hour and minute is surprisingly clad in polished silver. This precious metal is...

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Feb 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Down to Earth: Louis Erard Introduces Excellence Petite Seconde Terracotta

Swiss boutique brand Louis Erard unveils the Excellence Petite Seconde Terracotta, a stainless steel dress watch with a subtle vintage aura inspired by the 1960s. Available in two sizes, 39 mm and 42 mm, the limited edition boasts a matte terracotta dial with a circular satin finish, which references the Jura Mountains where the company...

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Feb 7, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: Laurent Ferrier Classic Origin Opaline

Laurent Ferrier produces complicated wristwatches in an array of cases and dials, using precious metals and brushed with high-quality finishes, and has earned accolades from its earliest beginnings. Last year, Laurent Ferrier revisited its classic case design with the launch of an entry-level sports watch to mark its 10th anniversary: the Classic Origin Opaline. Since its...

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Oct 13, 2021 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: The Refreshed Breguet Marine Collection

WatchTime New York 2021 is less than a month away, returning for the sixth time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24. Among the more than 25 participating watch brands set to display their newest timepieces is historical haute-horology watch maison Breguet, which will be showcasing its recently refreshed Marine Collection. After a relatively quiet...

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Sep 25, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Three Greens for the Red, White, and Blue: Grand Seiko’s New U.S.A.-Exclusive Editions Debut at Couture

In recent years, Japan’s Grand Seiko has used the annual Couture watch and jewelry fair in Las Vegas as a launchpad for several special editions, including the fondly remembered quartet of U.S.A.-exclusive “Four Seasons” models in 2019. This year, as the Couture show returns from its COVID-wrought hiatus in 2020, Grand Seiko has unveiled another...

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Aug 25, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Mühle-Glashütte Expands Teutonia IV Collection with Four New Models

Heritage German watchmaker Mühle-Glashütte has expanded its dressy Teutonia IV collection — which debuted as an extension of the existing Teutonia family in 2019, with the launch of the Teutonia IV Moonphase — with four new models. The new timepieces continue that design evolution, complete with the IV’s clean, straightforward dial, beveled case edges, and...

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Aug 7, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

A Worthy Update: The Patek Philippe Calatrava “Clous De Paris” Ref. 6119

As was widely expected, Patek Philippe made major headlines with its first go-round as an exhibitor at Watches & Wonders. First, the Swiss manufacture famously capped off it Nautilus collection with the Ref. 5711/1A-01, a green-dialed steel variation to replace the highly-demanded, blue-dialed Ref. 5711/1A. Behind that launch, it introduced the Ref. 5236P-001 In-Line Perpetual...

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May 11, 2021 by Caleb Anderson
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