Quartz Watches

Baume & Mercier Channels 1973 With its Fifth-Generation Revival of the Riviera Collection

Baume & Mercier threw its hat into the ring of watch manufacturers offering an integrated-bracelet steel sports watch with its revival of a 1970s stalwart, the Riviera, at the recently wrapped Watches & Wonders virtual fair. The new series, encompassing 10 references, seven distinct colorways and two different sizes, is inspired by the 1973 original...

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May 6, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Ergonomic Growth: Bulova Curv Chronograph Debuts in New Tonneau Case

In 2016, Bulova introduced the Curv, a quartz chronograph watch noted and named for its extreme curvilinear case and the groundbreaking mechanism humming inside it, which the brand touted as “the world’s first curved chronograph movement.” Five years later, Bulova re-imagines the original Curv’s ergonomically sculpted, ultra-thin round case, crafting an all-new tonneau-shaped model in...

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Apr 29, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Coming April 15: WatchTime Live Presents Citizen

Following up on its hit WatchTime Live event with Grand Seiko earlier this year, WatchTime Magazine will return on April 15th with Citizen for its latest digital event: WatchTime Live Presents Citizen. The event will take place Thursday, April 15, at 5 pm EST, with pre-registration live now, here. The event will feature WatchTime Editor in...

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Apr 1, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

A Sporty Upgrade: Bulova Introduces New Precisionist X Sport Editions

When Bulova’s original Precisionist line debuted in 2010, the collection sought to showcase some of the brand’s best work in quartz watchmaking applied to a chronograph design. Ten years later, in 2020, Bulova advanced this theme further with the debut of the Precisionist X series and its “distinctive, bold architectural design.” This year, Bulova revisits...

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Mar 10, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Shocking Clarity: G-Shock Goes Transparent with New Six-Watch Collection

Few watch brands in the sub-$1,000 price range cause a stir among collectors quite like Casio’s G-Shock. With watches like the professionally targeted GravityMaster, the super-sturdy Mudmaster, and, most recently, the red-ion-plated Full Metal watch, the Japanese producer is often in the limelight for its affordable, eye catching, and highly utilitarian timepieces. The built-tough G-Shock...

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Feb 27, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: G-SHOCK Launches New G-STEEL Black X Gold GSTB100GC-1A

G-SHOCK has unveiled the latest update to its popular G-STEEL series, the Black X Gold GSTB100GC-1A, which follows up on the success of the initial GSTB100-1A, first unveiled in 2017. The new GSTB100GC-1A takes the now-familiar look of the ultra-tough and functional G-STEEL design and updates it with a namesake black case and dial, with...

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Feb 22, 2021 by WatchTime

Priced for the People: Tissot Channels 1978 with PRX 40 205 Integrated Steel Sports Watch

While much of the watch world was focused on LVMH Watch Week, and the plethora of novelties from Zenith, Bulgari, and Hublot, the Swatch Group’s Tissot was quietly releasing one of its more interesting timepieces in recent years. The updated Tissot PRX 40 205 draws its inspirations from a similar watch released back in 1978,...

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Feb 7, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Citizen Steps into Luxury Materials with Limited-Edition Super Titanium Satellite Wave GPS F950

Japanese watchmaker Citizen has been growing its catalog of luxury-focused timepieces of late, the most recent addition being the new Super Titanium Satellite Wave GPS F950, a new tech-heavy watch that combines titanium and rose gold. The new model is being released in commemoration of Citizen’s first titanium watch 50 years ago — which, according...

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Jan 23, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: G-SHOCK Expands Full Metal Collection with Ion-Plated GMWB5000RD-4

After its initial introduction in 2018 to much fanfare, G-SHOCK’s Full Metal collection has gone on to become one of the brand’s most distinguished and praised series in its modern portfolio. Three years since its debut, G-SHOCK is once again revisiting the series, and kicking off 2021 with the unveiling of the new, red ion...

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Jan 15, 2021 by WatchTime

American Revival: Introducing the Waldan Watches Heritage Collection

The revival of heritage watch brands is always exciting, but for U.S.-based watch collectors, the revival of classical American watchmakers is all the more so. As much is true for New York-based Waldan Watches, which in 2016 transferred leadership from the man who founded it in 1979, Oscar Waldan, to his up-and-coming son, Andrew Waldan....

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Dec 23, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

TAG Heuer Unveils Two New Formula 1 Watches Inspired by Ayrton Senna

Few brands are as synonymous with auto racing as TAG Heuer. When one thinks of motorsports and the watches that have played a role in their history, one cannot help but conjure up several of the brand’s iconic models, like the Carrera, Monaco, and Autavia. Recently, TAG Heuer unveiled the latest additions to its racing...

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Nov 18, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Ol’ Blue Eyes is Back — On Your Wrist: Bulova Celebrates Frank Sinatra with New Watch Collection

Continuing its series of timepieces in partnership with musicians and musical organizations, Bulova pays homage to iconic singer Frank Sinatra with 10 new, vintage-inspired watches, dispersed among four distinct design iterations, each named after a famous song by the artist. The collection includes the cushion-shaped “Fly Me to the Moon,” the rectangular “My Way,” the...

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Oct 14, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Sprinting Forward: Breitling Unveils Endurance Pro Collection of SuperQuartz Sports Chronographs (Updated with Live Photos)

Debuting this week at the Geneva Watch Days event is a new collection from Swiss chronograph specialist Breitling. The new models, called Endurance Pro, are positioned as everyday "athleisure" sports chronographs, powered by Breitling's thermo-compensated SuperQuartz movement.

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Aug 26, 2020 by Corey Vlahos

TAG Heuer Dives Into Summer with Three New Aquaracer Models

TAG Heuer has launched a handful of timepieces commemorating its distinguished history, all of which pay tribute to then-CEO Jack Heuer's racing heritage. This week, TAG Heuer is re-visiting its ocean roots with three new Aquaracer models with avant-garde design...

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Jul 29, 2020 by Corey Vlahos

Seiko Unveils Prospex “Urban Safari” Street Series for Spring 2020

This week, Seiko unveiled the latest expansion to its popular Prospex dive-watch series with four new “Urban Safari”-themed watches. The models serve as additions to 2018's Prospex Street Series collection, and offer a greater range of colorways, aesthetics, and movement options.

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May 23, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Microbrand Monday: Sitting for a Cup with Brew Watch Co.’s Mastergraph and Retrograph

It’s been quite a while since we spotlighted a brand in our “Microbrand Monday” series, last time going hands-on with Martenero’s Edgemere Reserve. This week we are back, now turning our focus to a company well known in the watch enthusiast community in and around New York City with Brew Watch Co. The independent company...

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May 18, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

May The Fourth Be With You: Citizen Marks “Star Wars Day” With Two Special Editions

The original Star Wars (retroactively subtitled “Episode IV: A New Hope”) hit theaters in May 1977, and hardcore fans of the epic, cinematic sci-fi franchise it launched have since established today’s date, May 4, as a secular holiday, using “May the Fourth Be With You” — a play on the classic Star Wars salute “May...

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May 4, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Hamilton PSR

Hamilton this week unveiled the latest vintage-inspired PSR, a throwback model recalling the Pulsar digital watch of the 1970s. Longtime fans of Hamilton may fondly remember the Pulsar as a short-lived but significant part of the brand’s history, requiring at least two years of focused development to create, and then dominating the watch market during...

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Mar 22, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS

Seiko Releases 50th Anniversary Edition of the Historic Quartz Astron

As this seminal Golden Anniversary year for the watch industry winds down — and timepieces commemorating a half-century of the Zenith El Primero, the Heuer Monaco, and the Omega Moonwatch have all been given their due — one milestone from 1969 remains largely unheralded: Seiko’s invention of the first wristwatch with a quartz movement, the...

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Nov 1, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

REVIEW:

Borrowed Time: Hands-On with the Grand Seiko SBGV245

Earlier this year, Grand Seiko quietly released two timepieces within its Sport Collection. These two watches, SBGV243 and SBGV245, weren’t as flashy as the releases we saw from the Japanese firm at Baselworld 2019, nor did they utilize a mechanical movement or one of the brand’s Spring Drive calibers. Instead, Grand Seiko equipped both of...

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Aug 7, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

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