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The “Bumper” is Back: Alpina Adds Two Limited Editions to Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture Collection

Alpina unveiled two new limited series of its Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture model, driven by the Swiss brand’s 6th manufacture movement that was introduced to the collection last year. Both are limited to 188 pieces each and feature retro-style dials, one in navy blue and one in a champagne colorway. The rear side is likewise...

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Dec 23, 2022 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

Moritz Grossmann Introduces Limited Hamatic Vintage With Cream Dial

On the occasion of the manufactory’s 14th anniversary, Moritz Grossmann launches a limited version of its innovative Hamatic timepiece which uses a traditional automatic hammer mechanism from the 19th century. In 2008, the Glashütte based boutique brand was re-registered by trained watchmaker Christine Hutter who was fascinated by Moritz Grossmann and the history of the...

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Dec 7, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Going for Gold: Panerai Debuts Luminor Due TuttoOro

With the new Luminor Due TuttoOro collection, Panerai presents its first two timepieces featuring a gold bracelet. The 38-mm cushion-shaped case with the signature crown guard as well as the bracelet are forged from Panerai’s Goldtech, a gold alloy which contains platinum in addition to a high copper content. The copper lends the metal its...

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Nov 29, 2022 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

In the (Golden) Driver’s Seat With the New TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

The 1960s are often referred to as “the golden age of motorsport.” In this sense, a yellow gold execution of TAG Heuer’s Carrera, which was born in 1963 and specifically designed by Jack Heuer for race car drivers and the use on Formula-1 tracks, seems long overdue. Voilà, right in time for the festive season,...

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Nov 18, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Wempe X Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Signature Collection

Wempe is launching a series of exclusive watches in collaboration with well-renowned watch manufacturers to create its newest collection, the aptly named Wempe Signature Collection. The strictly limited partnership models are based off some of the most classic references in the watch world, and kicking off the series is a watch produced in partnership with...

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Nov 17, 2022 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

Jaeger-LeCoultre Drops New Version of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar

Two faces, two time zones, one movement: the elegant Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar from the time-honored Swiss brand Jaeger-LeCoultre marries these features with a combined date and moon phase display on the front and a meticulously designed night/day display on the back. Inside the rectangular, 49.4 by 29.9 millimeter reversible stainless steel case, a silver-gray...

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Nov 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Patek Philippe Introduces 5935A World Time Flyback Chronograph in Steel

As part of its magnificent fall debutantes, Patek Philippe announced a new take on its highly sought-after World Time Flyback Chronograph. Presented in steel for the first time and featuring a stunning rose-gilt hue dial with a “carbon” guilloché motif, it is the ultimate gem for the knowing collector. The case has a diameter of 41mm...

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Nov 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Little Black Dress for the Wrist: Nomos Glashütte Releases the Ludwig 33 Noir

Classically simple or simply classic? Pure understatement is the essence of the Ludwig from Nomos Glashütte. This deeply elegant wristwatch is a statement of traditional design, yet is right on the pulse of the times. With its time display focused on the hour, minute and seconds, flat case and classic leather straps, the Ludwig is...

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Nov 3, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Horological World’s First: Omega Unveils Two Chronographs Chiming the Elapsed Time

Few names have such charisma in the world of watches as Omega. Since its founding in 1848, the long-established Swiss manufacturer has been pushing the boundaries of watchmaking with avant-garde achievements, cutting-edge technologies and innovative design. Whether on NASA lunar missions, on the wrist of James Bond, or at the finish line of the world’s...

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Oct 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Ulysse Nardin Adds a Dual Time Model to the Marine Torpilleur Collection

Deeply rooted in marine chronometry history, the Marine Torpilleur watch family, first launched in 2017, is a magnificent example of Ulysse Nardin’s DNA. The collection is distinguished by beautiful and wide dials, legible Roman numerals, a railway-minute track, and, of course, manufacture calibers that are reliable and precise. This year, it welcomes a new member...

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Oct 25, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Nomos Glashütte Expands Club Sport neomatik with a New Case Size

In line with customers’ demands for smaller case sizes, Nomos Glashütte unveiled the Club Sport neomatik polar and the Club Sport neomatik petrol during its annual Forum in Glashütte, Germany. Equipped with a state-of-the art metal link bracelet and a water resistance of 200 meters, its stainless steel case features a new diameter of 37mm...

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Oct 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Patek Philippe Releases Nautilus 5712/1R Moon Phases in Rose Gold with Sunburst Brown Dial

Patek Philippe opens a new chapter in the success story of the Nautilus. Presented in rose gold with a sunburst brown dial with a black-gradient rim, the Ref. 5712/1R-001 offers a stunning take on the Reference 5712/1, the first Nautilus with complications which was launched in 2006 on the occasion of the collection’s 30th anniversary....

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Oct 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the New Panerai Luminor BiTempo

Perhaps the most iconic release from watchmaker Panerai in the history of the brand is the Luminor. Now, the luxury manufacture expands this family with a new GMT model whose Italian name, the Luminor BiTempo, might just make the hearts of Paneristi beat faster. Two colorways of the watch join the collection, a blue sun-brushed...

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Sep 21, 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

Monochromatic Elegance: Bulgari Debuts New Automatic Bulgari Bulgari

Blending Italian refinement with Swiss precision, Bulgari’s namesake watch model, the Bulgari, has been an icon since it was first introduced over forty years ago. At this year’s Geneva Watch Days, the maison unveiled a new version of the watch clad in a DLC stainless steel case with a diameter of 41mm. The monochromatic design...

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Sep 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

MB&F Unveils the LM Split Escapement EVO at Geneva Watch Days

Everyone who is familiar with MB&F’s work knows that its timepieces are, in fact, pieces of art for the wrist, combining avant-garde design with some of the most innovative and sophisticated mechanisms in contemporary watchmaking. This is one reason why the models are nicknamed “Legacy Machines.” A couple of years ago, the Swiss independent brand...

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Sep 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

HYT Debuts the Hastroid Supernova Blue at Geneva Watch Days

The Swiss independent manufacture HYT, known and praised for its innovative liquid time indication, introduces a new variant of the Hastroid Supernova at this year’s Geneva Watch Days. As the name suggests, the fluid in the capillary that indicates the hours in a retrograde fashion is distinguished by a deep blue shade. The central hour...

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Aug 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Frederique Constant Premiers New Classics Heart Beat Manufacture at Geneva Watch Days

A new dial, new indexes and a new 39-mm case: Frederique Constant unveils the Classics Heart Beat Manufacture in two limited versions at this year’s Geneva Watch Days, one in pink gold (93 pieces) and one in stainless steel (930 pieces). This signature model of the Geneva-based brand that is distinguished by the famous “Heart...

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Aug 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The Calibre 400 Sees its Divers Sixty-Five Debut in Oris’ Latest Novelty

First introduced as the brand’s first diver’s watch in 1965, the eponymous Divers Sixty-Five watch model has been a staple in the field of retro watches for the past years. At this year’s Geneva Watch Days, Oris debuted a new execution that is driven by the brand’s modern Calibre 400, the mechanism amassing a power...

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Aug 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Disco Time: Glashütte Original Releases Annual Edition of Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date in Two New Colorways

“Vibing Orange” and “Disco Blue”: Glashütte Original presents two limited editions of its Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date with bold dial colors that recall this groovy decade. Both watch faces feature a matte lacquer surface, which lends the bold hues a contemporary finish. The Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date has been a favored member of the Glashütte...

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Jul 21, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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