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Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Gerald Charles Maestro 8.0 Squelette

Prepare to immerse yourself in the world of horology at WatchTime New York 2023. Hosted at Manhattan’s iconic Gotham Hall from October 20th to 22nd, this exceptional event promises watch enthusiasts a captivating experience— featuring brand presentations, insightful industry panel discussions, and hands-on exploration opportunities with many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers. This year...

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Oct 11, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Norqain Wild One Skeleton Turquoise

Norqain this year will once again return to WatchTime New York, with the young Swiss brand poised to showcase their most important and interesting models of the year. Among them, the brand will highlight the Wild One Skeleton Turquoise, a fresh-faced member of the brand’s Independence collection that makes use of bright details, a carbon...

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Oct 5, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Oval, Light, and Resilient: Meet the New Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton

A year ago, Rado celebrated a significant anniversary. The brand’s DiaStar, the first scratch-resistant wristwatch with a sapphire cover glass when it appeared in 1962, turned 60. To mark the occasion, the brand launched a duo of special designs. And like one those anniversary watches, which was designed by Swiss designer Alfredo Häberli, the new...

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Aug 17, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton: Colors, Shades, and Details Marry Robustness

Just released by Rado, the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton is a colorful masterpiece bringing together the brand’s expertise in modern materials and special finishing techniques in order to highlight the beauty of mechanics. The latest addition to the sports watch collection, which was first released in the early 1960’s and revived a couple of...

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Jun 30, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hands-On: TAG Heuer Surprises with Monaco Chronograph Skeleton

Photography via Bilal Khan. TAG Heuer’s Monaco needs little introduction, neither in the world of mechanical watches nor in the realms of motor racing. Introduced in 1969 as one of the first self-winding chronographs and housed in a square case which was water-resistant, it soon rose to fame, also thanks to Steve McQueen who wore...

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May 26, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Fair and Square: Meet Rado’s New True Square Skeleton

Square ceramic watches are a trademark of the Swiss watch brand Rado. The most recent example, the True Square Skeleton, adds an additional creative dimension that brings a new quality to the characteristic square case, which is available in signature black (Ref. R27124162), plasma gray (Ref. R27125152), and white (Ref. R27126012) monobloc high-tech ceramic. The...

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Apr 11, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hublot Introduces Third Collab with Save Our Rhino Africa via Big Bang Unico SORAI

Hublot recently introduced its third collaboration with Save Our Rhino Africa India (SORAI), an organization working to protect rhinos threatened with extinction from poachers. SORAI was founded by Hublot brand ambassador Kevin Pietersen, and the partnership naturally took shape with its first collaborative timepiece released in 2019, and its second in 2021. The new Big...

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Feb 20, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Jaw-Dropping: Bell & Ross Introduces BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze with Automaton Function

The skull has long been a popular motif in art, pointing to the transience of life. It is also an inspiration in the world of fine watchmaking, which some brands bring to life with great attention to detail. The latest example is the BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze from Bell & Ross. Limited to 500...

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Feb 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Let There Be Light: Girard-Perregaux Launches Two Intriguing Laureato Absolute Models

Girard-Perregaux kicks off the new year with two new magnificent executions of the Laureato Absolute. An offspring of the famous Laureato which debuted in 1975, the Laureato Absolute line was first introduced in 2019 as a bolder interpretation of the original Laureato, including the hallmark octagonal bezel atop a circular ring. The new Laureato Absolute...

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Feb 1, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Second Look at the Breguet Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597 in Blue

Established in 2005, Breguet’s Tradition collection pays tribute to the one-handed “souscription” pocket watches invented by founder Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1796 and their successors. As a main piece of the brand’s history, the collection received another new addition earlier this year with a blue update of the Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597. The new model is...

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Dec 14, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: CODE41 Changes the Perspective with the Mecascape

CODE41 is one of few brands consistently able to change your perspective on the world of watchmaking. From its democratizing efforts with its NB24 or X41 projects, which brought avant-garde horological creativity to an accessible price point, to its collaborative work with its fans in designing each of its projects, the brand is in a...

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Nov 2, 2022 by WatchTime

Denim Blue: Mido Introduces New Variant of Commander Gradient

Mido— a brand well versed in the art of displaying the beautiful inner workings of a Swiss mechanical movement— is now adding a new execution to its Commander Collection. As its name suggests, the latest Commander Gradient is equipped with a dial that features a color gradient, a quality that is very much en vogue...

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Jun 20, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Vacheron Constantin Unveils Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton at Watches & Wonders

Vacheron Constantin introduced the Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton at this year’s Watches & Wonders. Available in platinum and rose gold, the haute horlogerie timepiece does not only represent top-notch craftsmanship and technical prowess, but also mark some premieres for the Geneva-based manufacture. Firstly, it introduces the tourbillon complication to the Overseas collection. Secondly, it is also...

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Apr 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler