Pocket Watches

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Oris Big Crown 1917

We take a look at the new Oris Big Crown 1917 and compare it to its vintage predecessor — a pocketwatch-converted wristwatch for pilots made 100 years ago and only recently discovered in the Oris watch archives.

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May 7, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

SIHH 2017:

Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Rally Timer Counter is Three Watches in One

Montblanc's major launch at SIHH 2017 is its revamped TimeWalker collection, with designs influenced by vintage stopwatches developed to time auto races in the early 20th century. The Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Rally Timer Counter, a limited edition of 100 pieces, is perhaps the most direct descendant of these road-race timers.

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Jan 21, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017 Preview:

HYT’s First Pocketwatch is a Glowing Skull (Watch the Video)

HYT unveiled its first skull-themed watch in 2015. At this year's SIHH watch salon in Geneva, the indie brand introduces the Skull Pocket, the first HYT watch to combine the skull motif with mechanical light technology.

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Jan 14, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

PROMOTION

Video: A Visit to the Patek Philippe Museum with Jeff Kingston

In this exclusive video, noted watch collector and WatchTime event partner Jeff Kingston takes us on a tour of the Patek Philippe Museum, tracing the evolution of timekeeping and finishing with the crown jewel of the collection, Patek Philippe's Caliber 89, the most complicated watch ever made.

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Nov 30, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

Five Important Hermès Watches from the “Crafting Time” Exhibition

Long admired for its expertise in luxury leather goods, Hermès has also garnered acclaim in recent years as a purveyor of fine timepieces. The company is showcasing this watchmaking expertise at a new exhibition this week at its New York City boutique called "Crafting Time."

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Nov 2, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Glashütte Original Senator Excellence

From Germany's Glashütte Original, here's what you need to know about the recently launched Senator Excellence and its in-house automatic movement, Caliber 36.

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Oct 12, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

7 Milestone Breguet Watches, From 1801 to Today

We showcase in this feature article seven of the most important Breguet timepieces, including the very first tourbillon watch and the first perpetual calendar for the wrist.

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Aug 30, 2016 by Gisbert Brunner

Hands-On with a $1.8-Million Watch

A Rare Encounter with the Breguet No.5

The Breguet No.5 is is a faithful replica of a vintage pocketwatch that was finished by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1794.

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Jun 15, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

A Vintage Pocketwatch for the Wrist: Tissot Heritage 1936

We take a look at one of the most authentic re-creations we've seen in a while, the new Tissot Heritage 1936. Recently unveiled at Baselworld, this timepiece successfully incorporates vintage elements into modern design.

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Apr 14, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2016

Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Features All-New Movement

The biggest news from German watch manufacture Glashütte original at Baselworld 2016 was the launch of a new, in-house automatic movement, Caliber 36, which makes its debut in a new watch model, the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence.

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Mar 23, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2016

History Boys: Three New Longines Heritage Watches

Longines has gone to its archives for inspiration this year, launching three new timepieces that pay homage to vintage designs: the Longines Equestrian Pocket Watch Jockey 1878; the Longines RailRoad; and the Longines Heritage 1918. All three, introduced this week at Baselworld, are faithful recreations of the originals. The Heritage 1918 is inspired by the...

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Mar 20, 2016 by Carol Besler

BASELWORLD 2016

Bridges to the Past: Girard-Perregaux La Esmeralda Tourbillon Marks 225 Years

Girard-Perregaux celebrates its 225th anniversary this year with several new watches, the star of which is La Esmeralda Tourbillon, debuting at Baselworld 2016.

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Mar 17, 2016 by Carol Besler

7 Signs Chopard is Serious About High Watchmaking

Seven reasons why today's Chopard watches demonstrate the brand's devotion to making its mark on the men's luxury watch market.

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Nov 27, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Patek Philippe, Pocket Watch to Wristwatch: A History of the Patek Philippe Watch Company

The history of Patek Philippe spans more than 160 years and in that time, Patek Philippe has won international renown and has reconfirmed its standing as one of the world’s most important watchmakers.

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Nov 10, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

Hands-On Review: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin 1907

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin 1907 is (almost) the thinnest watch in the world. We’ve reviewed this 4.05-mm thick (or thin) watch for you.

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Nov 9, 2015 by Frank Geelen

The History of Citizen Watch Company: Discover the Rise of Citizen Watches

Download this FREE article from the WatchTime Magazine archives and become an expert historian on Citizen watches! This FREE download documents the story of Citizen’s rise, from a small experimental producer of mechanical pocketwatches, to a primary player in the quartz-watch revolution that rocked the watch world in the 1970s and ’80s, to the development...

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Nov 4, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

Baume & Mercier Unveils Clifton 1830 Pocketwatch and Promesse Jade

Baume & Mercier celebrates its 185th anniversary this year by introducing a pocketwatch with a rare complication, a five-minute repeater at Watches & Wonders, held in Hong Kong last week. The brand also introduced a ladies’ quartz watch, the Jade Promesse, at the show. It is set with a jade bezel as an homage to Asian and Chinese cultures.

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Oct 9, 2015 by Carol Besler

Milestone Girard-Perregaux Watches: the Definitive Guide for the Girard-Perregaux Watch Enthusiast

Discover 14 historically important watches from Girard-Perregaux in this free, WatchTime magazine, special article devoted to the milestone watches of Girard-Perregaux.

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Oct 5, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

Highlights from the “Breguet: Art and Innovation in Watchmaking” Exhibit

“Breguet: Art and Innovation in Watchmaking,” the largest exhibition of antique Breguet timepieces ever presented in the United States, opens tomorrow, September 19, 2015, at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor. WatchTime was among a select group of media that got a private tour of the exhibit this week. Here is a look at some of...

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Sep 17, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Preview: 3 Antique Watches from “Breguet: Art and Innovation in Watchmaking” Museum Exhibit

Beginning September 19, 2015, the Legion of Honor at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will host “Breguet: Art and Innovation in Watchmaking,” an exhibit comprising the largest collection of antique Breguet timepieces ever shown in the Americas. Here’s a look at three of the historic pieces that will be on display.

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Sep 16, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

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