Pocket Watches

A Trip Through History: Hamilton Introduces the Railmaster Pocket Watch

Somewhat synonymous with the rise of railroad transportation is the precise timekeeping that kept trains operating efficiently. In the second half of the 19th century, modern steam locomotives, which replaced horse-drawn wagons, conquered one territory after another. This development was then accompanied by a skyrocketing demand for precise clocks that helped organize the complex timetable...

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Nov 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

7 Important TAG Heuer Chronographs, From 1887 to Now

The TAG Heuer Monaco is one of several significant watch models celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, but it is far from the only important, innovative chronograph the Swiss watchmaker has created in its distinguished history. In fact, few watch brands are better known for chronographs than TAG Heuer. The first ones appeared in the company’s catalog in 1882; they were followed by a parade of technically innovative chronographs that continues to this day. Here are seven highlights from TAG Heuer's history of chronograph watches.

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Aug 6, 2022 by Gisbert Brunner

A Horological Tribute to the Master of Light: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Westminster Sonnerie – Tribute to Johannes Vermeer

Vermeer’s most famous painting is now part of a bespoke single-piece edition. The Les Cabinotiers Westminster Sonnerie from Vacheron Constantin is powered by a new 806-part manual winding movement, regulated by a tourbillon and comprising grande and petite sonnerie Westminster chimes, coupled with a minute repeater. Johannes Vermeer (October 1632 – December 1675) painted the...

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Jan 10, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

A Toast to Travelers: H. Moser & Cie.’s New Burgundy-Dialed Heritage Dual Time

Continuing a year of interesting releases that has included the hybrid-concept Streamliner Perpetual Calendar, mineral-dial Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Tiger’s Eye, and headline-grabbing Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade, H. Moser & Cie. returns to the news once more, unveiling its most traditional design of 2021 in the new Heritage Dual Time. The watch joins Moser’s Heritage...

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Oct 6, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Introducing the Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph Origins LE100

Throughout 2020, Montblanc launched new releases from all of its various watch collections in rapid-fire fashion — from a limited-edition Heritage Pulsograph and an expansion of its Star Legacy line to an updated smartwatch and a growing blue focus in its 1858 collection, among many others. Heading into the new year, the brand needed a...

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Mar 4, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

The History of Seiko Through 12 Milestone Seiko Watches

Discover the history of Seiko watchmaking, stretching all the way back to the late 19th century, which includes several watch-world firsts, from the Seiko Marvel (1956) to the watch-world game changer: the Seiko Astron GPS Solar.

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Jan 20, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE:

First Watch: U.S. Presidents and Their Timepieces

WatchTime shares, in this feature on U.S. presidents and their watches, what brands graced the wrists and waistcoasts of our chief executives, such as Lincoln's Waltham pocketwatch, JFK's Omega Ultra Thin and Bill Clinton's Cartier Ballon Bleu.

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Feb 17, 2020 by Norma Buchanan

AUCTION PREVIEW:

Four Highlight Watches from Tomorrow’s Christie’s Rare Watches Auction in Geneva

Geneva has been abuzz as the horological cognoscenti have descended upon the city to partake in the annual weekend of high-profile auctions from all the major houses. At tomorrow’s Christie’s auction at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, 255 lots will go up for bidding started at 10:00 a.m. CET. Here are a few of the highlights...

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May 12, 2019 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Discovering 100 Years of Rolex Chronometers and Rolex Oyster Watches

Read the full story of the “Class A” chronometer certificate awarded to a Rolex wristwatch over 100 years ago, and trace the evolution of the Rolex "Oyster” watches that resulted from it, with photos of all the major Rolex Oyster models from 1926 through 2014.

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Mar 1, 2019 by Alexander Linz

DIVE WATCHES 101:

What Did Divers Use Before There Were Dive Watches?

What did divers use before Rolex and Blancpain launched their first wristwatches for divers in the early 1950s, creating the archetype of the modern dive watch?

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Nov 21, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

NEWS

Go West: Ralph Lauren Introduces Limited-Edition American Western Watch Collection

Ralph Lauren's clothing designs have long been known for their aesthetic evocations of the American West, and with the new Ralph Lauren American Western Watch Collection, a range of limited editions launched to coincide with the fashion giant's 50th anniversary, the designer brings that same sensibility to his timepiece brand. Here's a closer look.

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Sep 18, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs: 10 World-Touring Vintage Timepieces Touch Down in NYC

Vacheron Constantin’s Les Collectionneurs Exhibition — a collection of (currently) 10 notable vintage timepieces from the Genevan manufacture’s 260-plus-year history, all impeccably restored and available for sale to consumers — is currently on display in New York, after its first two stops in Singapore and London. The watches, manufactured in a period spanning from 1928...

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Jul 27, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

7 Milestone Omega Watches, from 1892 to Today

In its long history, Omega has contributed numerous important watches and innovations to the world of watchmaking. In this feature, we chronicle seven of the 25 most important watches Omega has ever made, including the Omega Seamaster, the Omega Constellation and the Omega De Ville.

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Jul 12, 2018 by Gisbert Brunner

NEWS (WITH VIDEO)

Macaw-tomaton: Jaquet Droz Parrot Repeater Pocket Watch Celebrates 280 Years

Jaquet Droz has a deep-rooted history in automatons, repeating and chiming mechanisms, musical birds, and elaborately decorated pocketwatches. The company, which turns 280 years old in 2018, pays tribute to all these hallmarks with a unique piece it introduced at Baselworld, the Jaquet Droz Parrot Repeater Pocket Watch.

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Jun 20, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

Pushing the Envelope: Five Unconventional Chronograph Watches From the Past Decade

A growing number of chronographs have push-pieces in unorthodox places. Here, we present a list of five of the most interesting takes on the style from the past decade. In 2013, Omega introduced an updated version of its 1969 Bullhead watch, named for its asymmetric case with chrono buttons on top, which bears a (perhaps mild)...

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Jun 6, 2018 by Jay Deshpande

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition “150 Years”

IWC has a long history of revamping entire collections during SIHH, and alongside this norm, the brand often previews most of the watches months before the actual show. Yet this year the Schaffhausen-based brand has broken from its tradition to commemorate 150 years of watchmaking, and in the process has released 27 limited-edition models across...

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Feb 11, 2018 by Caleb Anderson

PHOTO GALLERY

Scenes from the Opening of Breguet’s New Fifth Avenue Boutique

On November 30, a group of select watch media and watch collectors gathered to toast the opening of Breguet's new flagship New York boutique, which moved from its previous location on 5th Avenue to a spot in the ritzy St. Regis Hotel. Click through our slideshow below for images from the evening.

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Dec 20, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

8 Celebrity-Owned Watches That Rocked the Auction Block

As we await the historic sale of Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona at the upcoming Phillips New York auction, we look at other notable "celebrity" watches, once owned by iconic entertainment and sports stars, sold at auction within the past few years.

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Oct 11, 2017 by WatchTime

PROFILE

Pipe Dreams: The Evolution of HYT Watches

HYT has big plans for its liquid-filledglass-tube time-display technology. According to brand CEO Vincent Perriard, watchmaking is “just the tip of the iceberg.”

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Sep 28, 2017 by Norma Buchanan

WATCH REVIEW

Pure & Simple: Patek Philippe Calatrava vs. Lange Saxonia

We take a look at two beautiful, vintage inspired watches, the Patek Philippe Calatrava and the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia, in this comparison test.

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Aug 13, 2017 by Jens Koch

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