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Watches and Wonder 2023: Panerai Unveils Its First Annual Calendar

“Calendario Annuale,” the phrase written on the new Radiomir Annual Calendar says it all: PAM01363 is Panerai’s first annual calendar. The indications of this calendar form, which only requires a correction at the end of February, fit harmoniously into the typical design of the sandwich dial – here with a blue color gradient and sunburst...

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Mar 28, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

Bulgari Introduces Updated Octa Roma Collection, Now Including a Chronograph

Paying homage to the brand’s connection to the Eternal City, Bulgari has just introduced the renewed Octo Roma collection with increased water resistance (100m), Clous de Paris motif on the dial, and – for the first time – with a chronograph model. Italy’s capital is not only the place where Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari (1857-1932)...

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Mar 28, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Watches and Wonders 2023: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox

The celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the iconic TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph continue at this year’s Watches and Wonders with the introduction of a new model inspired by the collector favorite “glass box” design. It earns its name from its sapphire crystal, which is shaped like the domed hesalite crystals found on some vintage...

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Mar 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WatchTime Returns to South Coast Plaza on September 22

This September, WatchTime’s next collectors’ event returns to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Taking place on September 22 from 4:30 to 8:30pm, the evening will include featured watchmaking events and opportunities to speak firsthand with brand VIPs. There is a collection of 13 brands participating that will also be showcasing some of the...

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Aug 31, 2023 by WatchTime

Rolex Unveils New Cosmograph Daytona at Watches and Wonders 2023

Arguably the most important new Rolex release from Watches and Wonders is the latest generation of the Cosmograph Daytona. Right in time for its 60th anniversary, this iconic chronograph revs up with a new motor. Under the hood ticks the new Caliber 4131, an evolution of the brand’s in-house Cal. 4130 that first debuted in...

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Mar 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Watches and Wonders 2023: Chopard Unveils Alpine Eagle 41 XPS

Chopard’s Alpine Eagle is one of the most coveted luxury sport watches of our time. It combines contemporary sporty-chic and pure design with sophisticated genuine L.U.C calibers from the Chopard Manufacture. After a flyback chronograph movement, a high-frequency caliber and a flying tourbillon, Chopard now adds an ultra-thin model with a case height of a...

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Mar 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Fine Watchmaking Meets Street Art: The Glashütte Original PanoInverse Limited Edition

This year’s PanoInverse Limited Edition from Glashütte Original impresses with a very unexpected design, bringing street art and fine Glashütte watchmaking together. Its movement, which is shown on the dial side, serves as a canvas for filigreed skyscrapers on the front and back. The detail is magnificent and evokes a stroll through the city, with...

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Mar 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing at Watches & Wonders 2023: Hermès H08 in Pink Gold and Titanium

At this year’s Watches & Wonders, Hermès will debut a new variant of its striking H08 timepiece that made its debut two years ago. Designed by the brand’s creative director Philippe Delhotal, the latest iteration of this pronounced masculine watch arrives in an intriguing two tone look, combining pink gold and titanium. Like its predecessors,...

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Mar 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Black Ceramic All Over: Audemars Piguet Launches Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph

Audemars Piguet is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph with a new execution debuting a black ceramic case and matching bracelet. The case has a diameter of 42mm and is water-resistant to 100 meters. Another premiere is the usage of the Petite Tapisserie decor, a variation of the signature pattern which...

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Feb 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Jaw-Dropping: Bell & Ross Introduces BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze with Automaton Function

The skull has long been a popular motif in art, pointing to the transience of life. It is also an inspiration in the world of fine watchmaking, which some brands bring to life with great attention to detail. The latest example is the BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze from Bell & Ross. Limited to 500...

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Feb 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Audemars Piguet Surprises With Turquoise Dial for Royal Oak Automatic 37 mm

Audemars Piguet introduced a new unisex variant of its Royal Oak Automatic 37 mm, entirely clad in yellow gold and equipped with a watch face made from natural turquoise. Sourced from Mexico, this colorful gem undergoes a complex processing procedure before it is used as a dial. As all the gems are different, each of...

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Feb 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

From Paris, With Love: Meet the New Tank Française

In 1996, the Cartier Tank Française joined the legendary Tank collection that was created by Louis Cartier in 1917. As with all previous follow-ups, such as the Tank Américaine or the Tank Must de Cartier, it offered a subtle twist of the highly recognizable design that has appealed to dozens of celebrities over the course...

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Feb 1, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

3 Sizes, 2 Precious Metals, 1 Timepiece: Meet the Chopard Alpine Eagle in Bicolor

With the recent introduction of a new case size, Chopard’s Alpine Eagle collection now offers a complete range of its two-tone timepiece with a Bernina Grey dial. Available in three diameters of 33, 36 and 41mm respectively, the Alpine Eagle in Lucent Steel A223 and ethical 18-carat rose gold adapts to any wrist. Combining performance...

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Jan 31, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Craftsmanship With Sportiness: Meet the Ulysse Nardin Diver X Skeleton White

With Ulysse Nardin‘s latest execution of the Diver X Skeleton, the time-honored Swiss manufacture introduces a robust yet highly stylish diver’s watch that showcases technical prowess and sporty chic. Its titanium case measures 44mm in diameter and is water-resistant to 200 meters. The case houses a genuine movement with a skeletonized design in the shape...

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Jan 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Laurent Ferrier Launches Limited Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit

Among enthusiasts of independent watchmaking, Laurent Ferrier has quite a reputation. Its minimalist design language and sector-style dial with bold subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock is highly sought after. These characteristics work perfectly well with the boutique brand’s idea of a sports watch whose sleek dynamic lines are inspired by vintage motor racing cars. The lates example is...

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Jan 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Oris Takes to the Skies With New Caliber 473

In the tenth year of the Oris in-house movement initiative, the Swiss brand just announced a new hand-wound movement: Calibre 473, built on the same base as the Oris Calibre 403 with automatic winding. The movement includes hour, minute, small seconds and pointer date hands, and a 120-hour power reserve, now with an indicator on...

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Jan 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Highly Symbolic and Beautifully Detailed: Chopard’s L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Rabbit

Since 2013, Chopard has dedicated a statement piece from its L.U.C haute-horlogerie collection to the sign of the Lunar zodiac year. This ethical rose gold watch is based on the L.U.C XP extra-flat watches, with a dial decorated using the traditional Urushi Maki-e technique – a combination of lacquer and gold powder – in a...

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Jan 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hare Meets Moon in Arnold & Son’s Tribute to the Chinese New Year

This year, Arnold & Son is once again paying homage to the Chinese New Year by introducing a limited métiers d’art timepiece that weds craftsmanship with its Perpetual Moon line. The unique collection offers an extra large moon phase indication that is so precise, it will remain accurate for 122 years before deviating from the...

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Jan 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Comfort Embracing Lightness: Meet the C by Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Bracelet

Romain Gauthier adds a new execution to its luxury sports watch C that was introduced in 2021. As dubbed in the name, the C by Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Bracelet features the Swiss independent brand’s first bracelet crafted from light titanium grade 5. In keeping with its brand value, “The Evolution of Tradition,” a high...

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Jan 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

To celebrate the beginning of the Chinese New Year, Blancpain once again launches a limited edition Traditional Chinese Calendar model that is dedicated to one of the zodiac signs. In 2023, the water rabbit takes center stage. Crafted from platinum in a 50-piece limited edition, this exceptional haute horlogerie timepiece is based on the principles...

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Jan 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Zenith Introduces Defy Extreme Glacier at LVMH Watch Week

Following the Defy Extreme Desert launched in 2021, Zenith is traveling to the opposite kind of landscape for its second edition, the Defy Extreme Glacier. Parts of the 45-mm and 20 bar pressure resistant titanium case, such as the pusher guards and the dodecagonal bezel, are crafted from chalcedony. This crystalline semi-translucent stone has a...

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Jan 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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