Gold Watches

Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Enters the Regular Collection

At this year's Baselworld, Swiss watch brand Patek Philippe introduced the Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300, a new, non-limited version of the first Grandmaster Chime, Ref. 5175, to the regular Patek Philippe Collection.

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Jul 25, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

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

Hollywood Glamor Meets Haute Horology

Roger Dubuis Velvet by Massaro: A Silver Screen Trilogy of Ladies’ Timepieces

Roger Dubuis launches three new models in its Velvet collection of ladies' watches, designed in collaboration with Maison Massaro, Parisian designer of custom-made shoes and paying tribute to 1950s Hollywood screen icons Rita Hayworth, Greta Garbo, and Lana Turner.

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Jul 20, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

From the Archives

Look, Ma, No Hands: 10 Watches That Tell Time Differently

WatchTime's list of 10 unusual watches - including the HM3 Megawind by MB&F and Ulysse Nardin's Freak Diavolo - that deviate from the conventional time-telling style, finding creative alternatives to hour and minute hands.

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Jul 12, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

German Chocolate: A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatics with Brown Dials

A. Lange & Söhne is celebrating the recent reopening of its boutique in Tokyo's upscale Ginza shopping district with the release of two new models of its Saxonia Automatic watch — the first in the Saxonia collection to feature brown dials.

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Jul 11, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Close-Up: Breguet Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon

The Breguet Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon — one of the brand's most important launches at Baselworld 2016 — has a passel of features that make it different and, Breguet says, better, than other minute repeaters. Here's a look at them.

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Jul 4, 2016 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW

Borrowed Time: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Dual Time Ivory Enamel

There are always watches that receive a great deal of coverage and a great deal of admiration from the media hordes that swarm the Baselworld watch fair every year. And there are always watches that don’t receive nearly as many accolades despite the fact that nearly everyone who sees them agrees they are very cool....

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Jul 1, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TO WATCH

Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral

Carl F. Bucherer launched its second in-house movement, the automatic CFB A2000, at Baselworld 2016. It makes its debut in this week's Watch to Watch, the new Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral chronometer watch.

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Jun 30, 2016 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW

Borrowed Time: Bulgari Octo Ultranero Velocissimo Chronograph

Bulgari’s “buzz” watch from this year’s Baselworld was undoubtedly — and deservedly — the groundbreaking Octo Minute Repeater, which set a new record for thinness in its category. However, not to be overlooked was the brand’s new Octo Ultranero collection (we covered it here), with its handsome combinations of black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) and rose-gold...

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Jun 16, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Hands-On with a $1.8-Million Watch

A Rare Encounter with the Breguet No.5

The Breguet No.5 is is a faithful replica of a vintage pocketwatch that was finished by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1794.

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Jun 15, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

By Land, By Sea, and By Air: Three New Breitling Watches

Breitling has launched a trio of new luxury sports watches — one each in its Breitling for Bentley, Superocean, and Chronoliner collections —all suited for adventure, whether you're on the road, under the waves, or in the air.

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Jun 10, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

JCK/COUTURE 2016:

Corum Golden Bridge Round: A New Take on a Horological Icon

Corum introduced its first Golden Bridge wristwatch — with its "baguette" movement and barrel-shaped case — in 1980. This year, the brand introduces the Golden Bridge Round, the very first version of this now-iconic timepiece in a round case.

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Jun 7, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

A Spirited Timekeeper: Speake-Marin’s Rum Watch

Watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin has partnered with Wealth Solutions, a Poland-based collectors' club specializing in rare beverages and art, to create the limited-edition Speake-Marin Rum Watch, whose white-lacquered dial holds a tiny capsule of 1780 Harewood Rum, the oldest rum in the world.

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Jun 1, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox is a modern re-interpretation of the automatic Memovox alarm watch, released in 1956, which at the time was the very first automatic-powered alarm watch available. Here we compare the modern Ref. 1418430 with the original vintage watch.

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May 29, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5196

The Patek Philippe Calatrava series maintains an esteemed standing in the world of horology. Though we now know it through many different references, we will be focusing our "Vintage Eye" upon the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5196, a contemporary re-interpretation of the original design.

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May 22, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

CLOSE-UP

Patek Philippe Ref. 5230: A New World Time Watch for a More Complicated World

Patek Philippe has been producing some of the world’s most coveted world time watches for nearly 80 years. At this year’s Baselworld, however, the brand announced that it is retiring all existing references in its so-called Heure Universelle collection and launching a new, upgraded model in their place: the Patek Philippe Ref. 5230 World Time....

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May 10, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Panerai Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon Tourbillon GMT: A New Milestone

On May 18, Officine Panerai will open “Panerai: Dive Into Time,” an exhibition showcasing the company’s history, in its birthplace city of Florence, Italy. The exhibition will also mark the debut of the new Panerai Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon Tourbillon GMT, the most complicated Panerai watch ever made. The Panerai Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater...

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May 3, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Both Sides Now: Chanel Launches its First Men’s-Only Watch

The Chanel watch brand has never had a watch aimed specifically at men. Enter the Chanel Monsieur, an elegant, high-end watch with a movement designed by Chanel itself: another first for the brand.

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May 2, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

WATCH TO WATCH

A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds

Saxon haute horlogerie brand A. Lange & Söhne rolled out a notable timepiece at the SIHH 2016 watch fair whose mechanical complexity comes in a slightly understated but no less impressive package: the new Richard Lange Jumping Seconds.

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Apr 28, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Mastering the Rolex Sky Dweller

Read Watchtime's feature on how the Rolex Sky-Dweller, equipped with a second time zone, an annual calendar and containing the Rolex in-house caliber 9001, works.

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Apr 22, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

Countdown to Mother's Day

DeWitt Classic and Golden Afternoon Dazzle with Powdered Gemstone Dials

Mother’s Day is on May 8, and watch aficionados know what that means: the opportunity to express their appreciation to moms, wives, sisters, and other important ladies with a well-chosen timepiece. Between now and the big day, we will spotlight some notable ladies’ watches we’ve discovered at this year’s watch fairs. First up are two...

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Apr 8, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

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