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A Tribute to Maritime Heritage: Panerai Unveils Radiomir Officine PAM01385

Panerai introduces a new Radiomir, paying homage to the brand’s origins. In 1916, Guido Panerai patented “Radiomir,” a radium-based substance that emits an intense glowing in the dark, enhancing the readability of precision instruments for the Royal Italian Navy. In 1935, the first prototype of a watch for Italian combat divers followed. The new Radiomir...

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Nov 21, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Swiss Utility, Urban Adventure— The Victorinox Journey 1884 Automatic

Since its inception in 1884, Swiss watchmaker Victorinox has epitomized utilitarian excellence, most notably with the creation of its iconic Swiss Army Knife. Steeped in history and renowned for its commitment to no-nonsense functionality, since entering into horology in 1989 Victorinox has seamlessly transitioned its expertise in tool manufacturing to the world of watches, today...

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Dec 8, 2023 by WatchTime

From the Pocket to the Wrist: Meet the Union Glashütte 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Chronograph

For its 130th anniversary, Union Glashütte presents the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Chronograph, a limited stopwatch paying homage to the rare pocket watch chronographs of bygone eras and its founder Johannes Dürrstein. The watch is inspired by a unique pocket watch model from the 1920s, currently in the possession of the Glashütte based brand. The...

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Nov 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Legend Reborn: Meet the Limited Edition Hanhart 417 C Flyback

With the 417 C Flyback LE, Hanhart and Chronos — the German sister magazine of WatchTime — present a limited-edition model in steel and bronze. The favorite of Steve McQueen and former German Bundeswehr chronograph comes with a column-wheel chronograph, flyback function, and a manual-winding movement. The Hanhart 417 started its career as a tool...

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Sep 15, 2023 by Jens Koch

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

Music to the Ears: Alexander Shorokhoff Launches Limited Alarm Timepiece

The latest addition to Alexander Shorokhoff’s Tchaikovsky alarm watch collection, the Swan Lake AVG, is dedicated to the composer’s most famous ballet, Swan Lake. The blue colored disc in the middle of the luminescent dial is used to set the alarm time. It is operated via the crown at eleven o’clock. In the area at...

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Jun 29, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Alpina Celebrates 140th Anniversary with a Historical Movement (with Live Photos)

Commemorating its 140th anniversary this year, Alpina launched a special edition of time-only watches in two iterations, both limited to 14 pieces only. Aptly dubbed the Heritage Carrée Mechanical 140 Years, the watches are powered by an original manual-wound caliber that dates back to 1938, and that was fully restored by the Swiss brand. Registered...

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Jun 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Moritz Grossmann Launches A 4-Piece Limited Edition to Honor Swiss composer Martin Tillman

Moritz Grossmann welcomes Martin Tillman as its new brand ambassador and honors the Swiss cellist and composer with a special edition timepiece. The Tillman Electric Cello in stainless steel delights with a perspective that focuses on the aesthetics of the mechanics. In doing so, it also shines a light on the fascinating qualities of a...

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Jun 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Breitling Ref. 765 AVI 1964 Re-Edition

In addition to the new 42mm version of the Classic AVI 42 released earlier this week, Breitling is launching a special limited edition ref. 765 AVI 1964 Re-Edition. This pilot’s watch collection was first introduced in 1953 as the ref. 765 AVI, also known as the “Co-Pilot,” and refined continuously throughout the ensuing years. It...

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Jun 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Unveils Hand-Engraved Platinum Masterpiece at Watches and Wonders

Grand Seiko’s latest addition to its Masterpiece Collection, the SBGZ009, embodies its finest craftsmanship. Inspired by a snow-covered birch forest, the limited edition of 50 pieces from the Micro Artist Studio features a fully engraved 950 platinum case. Each model is individually crafted and manually engraved with grooves that reflect the pattern of a birch...

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Apr 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Nomos Glashütte Adds Two Cool Colorways to its Club Campus Collection

Color has been all the rage in the most recent introductions lately, with some magnificent shaded dials. Among them are Nomos Glashütte’s new executions of the Club Campus, which are distinguished by the two bold and vibrant hues “electric green” and “cream coral”. The luminescent dials feature both Arabic and Roman numerals with hour markers...

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Apr 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Back From the Seventies: Vulcain Drops Five New Chronographs

The name Vulcain is mainly associated with the legendary Cricket, an alarm watch that was introduced in 1947 and made history as the “President’s Watch” on the wrists of many US presidents. Now the traditional Swiss brand is giving new life to a chronograph from its archives, dubbed the Chronographs 1970’s. The 316L stainless steel...

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Apr 4, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Watches and Wonders 2023: Cartier Drops Four New Artistic Tank Louis Cartier Executions

Two new versions of the Tank Louis Cartier presented at this year’s Watches and Wonders present simplicity in an expressive color scheme with dials lacquered in Bordeaux red and green. They dispense entirely with the Tank characteristic Roman numerals and railroad-minute track. Only the hour and minute hands, color-coordinated with the 750 yellow gold case,...

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Apr 1, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Grand Seiko Adds a Spring-Drive Timepiece to the Heritage Collection

When it comes to its Heritage collection, Grand Seiko often uses inspirations from Mother Nature and the landscape surrounding its production sites to create artistic dials. The new SBGY011‘s filigree surface pattern against a white background echoes the short moment, Asaborake in Japanese, when a new day breaks through the mountains of Shinshu, where all Spring...

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Nov 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Making Waves: Moritz Grossmann Introduces Turqoise Date With Magnificent Guilloche Dial

When it comes to new releases, 2022 has seen the introduction of a plethora of models experimenting with color. We have seen a range of daring shades and subtle hues that have created a renewed look for classics and enchanted new introductions. German luxury manufacture Moritz Grossmann is among the brands to experiment with color...

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Sep 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Czapek & Cie. Releases Two New Quai des Bergues and Updates its First Caliber

Czapek & Cie. is expanding its Quai des Bergues line with the launch of two dial colors each sporting a new version of its caliber SXH1. The Quai des Bergues Emerald Green L and Quai des Bergues Sapphire Blue L made their debut at Geneva Watch Days this year. The two new models are presented...

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Sep 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Marking 10 Years, Bulgari Expands Octo Finissimo Range with Four New Designs

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the collection premiered in 2012, Bulgari is expanding its Octo Finissimo range at this year’s Geneva Watch Days, now introducing three new variations of the collection in pink and yellow gold, as well as special limited edition in steel. Leading the commemorative debut is the Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8...

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Aug 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Head Start: Panerai Announces New Luminor Luna Rossa

Just in time for the start of preparations for the next America’s Cup, to be held in Barcelona in 2024, and simultaneously with the renewal of the partnership with the Italian sailing team, Panerai launches the Luminor Luna Rossa in a new look. The special edition of only 1,500 pieces is one of the brand’s...

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Aug 23, 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

Intriguing Combination: Salmon Meets White Gold in Patek Philippe’s Ref. 5172

At this year’s Watches & Wonders, Patek Philippe introduced an elegant combination of white gold case and salmon dial for the Ref. 5172 chronograph. The new color variant, Ref. 5172G-010, is a sibling of the Ref. 5172G-001 with blue dial, which was introduced in 2019. Apart from the watch face, they share the same features,...

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May 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler