Mechanical Watches

Metropolitan Inspired: Hands-on with the Maen Greenwich 38 GMT

This article was originally published in April 2022. Years ago, when I first began writing for WatchTime, I penned a weekly column dubbed “Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy.” I wrote the column for several years early in my career, looking at the many vintage re-editions and inspired watches which in-part help define the industry...

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Mar 11, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

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

Green Rambles: Investing In the Obsolete

I cannot think of a more successful obsolete technology than mechanical watches. Even when you invest several hundreds of thousand euros or dollars into a triple tourbillon delight, it is outperformed by the cheapest quartz watch, which in turn has a hard time competing with your smartphone. For decades a mechanical watch doesn’t make sense...

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Nov 26, 2022 by Martin Green

Sponsored: Bulova Expands Classic Collection With Wilton GMT

Fusing modern day technology with traditional design, Bulova’s Classic Wilton GMT is an effortless combination of timeless elegance and true GMT functionality. Built upon the foundation of quality craftsmanship with an unwavering drive for perfection, efficiency, and precision, Bulova adds this new complication as a first in the brand’s aptly named Classic collection. The effect...

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Nov 23, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Citizen Celebrates the Series 8 Collection with an All-Black Limited Edition

When Citizen announced the relaunch of its Series 8 collection at the start of 2021, the watches that composed it quickly caught the attention of the market with their striking looks, utility-driven design, and excellent build quality. Following that success and marking the first anniversary of the relaunch of Citizen’s Series 8 collection, the brand has introduced a limited edition,...

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Oct 14, 2022 by WatchTime

Union Glashütte Releases the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Power Reserve

Union Glashütte expands its 1893 collection this year, the series commemorating the founding of the traditional Saxon brand by industrial expert Johannes Dürrstein (1845 – 1901). To do so the brand is introducing a new timepiece, the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Power Reserve, which comes fully equipped with a new movement from the German watchmaker....

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Aug 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Did You Know That: The Difference Between A Modular And Integrated Movement

In this edition of ‘Did You Know That,’ we look at the difference between a modular and integrated movement, each representing one of two different approaches to including a complication in a watch. With a modular movement, an additional complication is built on top of an otherwise stand-alone timekeeping mechanism. By itself, the module cannot...

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Aug 8, 2022 by Martin Green

Green Rambles: The Magic of a Movement

While there are, without a doubt, collectors that focus on a single type of movement, I have learned to love them all. There is an almost intimate feeling when you turn the crown to wind the mainspring with a hand wound movement. It is like you are breathing life into the mechanism. The fact that...

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Jun 20, 2022 by Martin Green

Jean-Claude Biver Joins Norqain’s Board of Directors as Advisor

Norqain, the young Swiss brand that was founded in 2018, announced a collaboration with Jean-Claude Biver. One of the most influential and respected experts of the industry, he has has brought success to every luxury watch brand he has been involved with. And it’s been many, from Blancpain and Omega to Hublot and TAG Heuer....

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Jun 8, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Two Hearts Beating in Sync: Armin Strom Introduces The Next Generation of the Mirrored Force Resonance

With the Mirror Force Resonance in 2016, Armin Strom introduced a complex timepiece employing a very rare mechanical design, the principle of resonance. Its genuine caliber with manual winding features two balance wheels with independent energy sources and gear trains that oscillate in opposite directions at the same time, thereby considerably improving the precision rate...

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May 24, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Dive Squad: Citizen Makes a Splash with New Promaster Additions

Every year is a good year for diver’s watches, but 2022 seems to be particularly promising. Four months in, we have already seen a plethora of entirely new introductions and variations of existing models that raised the bar in terms of good looks and functionality. With two new sub-collections within its Promaster Dive Automatic Collection,...

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Apr 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Perrelet Pays Homage to the US with the New “TURBINE UNITED”

In the latest introduction from watchmaker Perrelet, the prestigious Swiss watchmaking manufacture pays homage to its history in the American market, unveiling a watch in tribute to and inspired by the United States. The new timepiece, dubbed the “TURBINE UNITED,” takes its foremost design cues from the original and iconic Turbine collection, refreshing the design...

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Mar 25, 2022 by WatchTime

Purplicious: Moritz Grossmann Introduces a New Variant of the Central Second

The surprising effect that colours can unfold on a dial is exemplified by this new version of Moritz Grossmann’s Central Second timepiece. An intense purple hue highlighted by a filigree sunburst finish creates an expressive radiance on the dial. While most models from the Glashütte-based manufacture feature a small second’s dial in honor of the...

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Mar 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Smaller, Colorful, and Very Retro: Omega’s Latest ’57 Speedmaster

Omega’s famous Speedmaster ’57, first introduced in 2013, returns in 2022, now with a Master Chronometer upgrade and slimmer profile. The downsizing to a diameter of 40.5mm and a height of 12.99 mm was made possible thanks to the new Master Chronometer caliber 9906 with manual winding. The new Speedmaster ’57 offers a power reserve...

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Mar 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Avant-Garde at the Forefront: Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Jungle Green

Armin Strom unveils a new version of its Gravity Equal Force timepiece that is powered by a genuine caliber and delights with an eye-catching architecture. It is distinguished by an off-centered sub-dial in vibrant “jungle green” and an open layout including three horizontal bridges, the micro-rotor, the barrel, and some gear train wheels set against...

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Mar 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

History Reloaded: Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture

Watch enthusiasts love sophisticated retro-style timepieces, particularly when they are combined with a genuine caliber. One of the latest examples in this area is the Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture, a limited edition that pays tribute to the “bumper movement” the Swiss tradition company used in the 1950s. The name comes from its particular design: Its...

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Feb 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

For the In-Between Moments: Frederique Constant Introduces Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture in Blue-Grey

Two years ago, Frederique Constant re-introduced its Highlife collection to the market. At its launch, the updated design family revived the spirit of the turn-of-the-millennium collection which shared its name, and like those retro models featured distinct tonneau-shaped cases and integrated straps to match them. The contemporary launch included the Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, Highlife...

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Jan 29, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

TAG Heuer Declares “We Outside” with the Launch of the Aquaracer “Outdoor” Professional 200 Series

Last year, TAG Heuer made news when it introduced the most significant refresh to its Aquaracer dive-watch collection since 2014, introducing the fifth generation of the Aquaracer Professional 300. So named for its 300-meter water resistance and professional-grade dive specs, the watch was positioned as the new core design of the Aquaracer collection from which...

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Jan 25, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Back to the ’80s: Doxa Introduces the Sub 600T (With Hands-On Photo Gallery)

Iconic Swiss dive-watch brand Doxa has become well-known in the modern era for its vintage inspired designs. Last month, Doxa introduced the latest update to its catalog in this stylistic vein, the 1980s-inspired Doxa SUB 600T. Those familiar with Doxa most likely know the brand best for styles derived primarily from the 1960s and ‘70s,...

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Jan 9, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Revisiting Bulova’s Joseph Bulova Collection with Two Vintage-Inspired Chronographs

Since its launch in 2019, the Joseph Bulova collection has served as one of watchmaker Bulova’s most interesting series. Composed of vintage-inspired watches evoking fascinating styles from the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s— the collection dually pays homage to one of the most significant eras in watchmaking history, while simultaneously honoring New York City-based brand’s eponymous...

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Dec 14, 2021 by WatchTime

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