Retro-Style

Vintage Diving: Meet the Vulcain Skindiver Nautique 38mm

Symbolizing robustness, discovery, and adventure, diver’s watches make a striking impression on the wrist – whether on dry land or in the water. Combining high functionality with cool style, it is not a surprise that this genre ranks among the most sought-after timepieces, proven by the plethora of diver’s watches available on the market. In light...

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Jan 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Artel Rotec Introduces New Sky Series

Independent watchmaker Artel Rotec is introducing its second collection, the Sky Series, this month, with the bold timepiece serving as a worthy follow-up to its V-Series limited edition sports watch lineup. Artel Rotec first formed in 2018, when designer and longtime watch collector Matthew Roknipour launched the brand as a family owned, independent watch company...

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Jan 25, 2023 by WatchTime

Introducing the Certina DS-2 Powermatic 80

60 years old but young at heart: Certina’s hallmark sports timepiece, the DS-2, celebrated a small anniversary in 2022. With its tonneau-shaped stainless steel case measuring 40mm by 38mm that is water resistant to 200 meters, the latest addition to the family is a truthful interpretation of the first models that featured the DS system that...

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Jan 16, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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

Vintage Meets Modern: Tissot Introduces the Telemeter 1938

To commemorate the early days of its sports timekeeping, Tissot launches the Telemeter 1938. So named for the year 1938, the watch is inspired by a telemeter-equipped Tissot chronograph used by an athlete then for the first time in a ski race. The re-edition is designed in a tasteful retro style that recalls the instrument-like...

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Aug 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Driver’s Seat: Union Glashütte Launches Limited Edition of Rallye-Inspired Noramis

Union Glashütte has been partnering with classic car rallies for several years. This year, the brand which is part of the Swatch Group and based in the eponymous German watch town is supporting the ADAC Deutschland Klassik 2022. To mark the occasion, Union Glashütte, well versed in vintage-style designs, launches a special model limited to...

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Jun 24, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Longines Flies the Straits With the Spirit Zulu Time

Pilot’s watches are among the most popular of all types of timepieces, offering high functionality, robustness and sporty/casual charisma. Marrying yesteryear’s styles with today’s state-of-the-art technical advancements, vintage-style pilot’s are particularly sought after, and even more so if they have a GMT function. Offering the indication of three time zones and tasteful looks as well as...

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Mar 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler