Space Watches

Vintage Cosmic: Breitling Launches Limited Edition Navitimer Cosmonaute

Exactly 60 years ago, on May 24, astronaut Scott Carpenter wore a Navitimer Cosmonaute on board of the Aurora 7 spacecraft. This milestone in history marked also a premiere in the world of horology: the legendary timepiece was the first Swiss wristwatch that went to space. Honoring this anniversary, Breitling now launches a limited edition...

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May 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Strength Meets Serenity in G-SHOCK’s MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi”

Earlier this year, G-SHOCK caught the attention of market-at-large when it launched its most luxurious execution yet of its iconic and historic DW-5000C design in the MRGB5000. Expanding the impressive collection, G-SHOCK is further elevating the 1983-dervied style with its latest in the MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi.” The new watch— like the previous MRGB5000 options before it—...

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Jun 24, 2022 by WatchTime

To the Outer Atmosphere: Meet The New Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Working in collaboration with the Manufacture La Joux-Perret, Fortis launches its new caliber 17 on its maiden flight. The first journey will take place in an aptly named timepiece itself inspired by the skies, in the Stratoliner S-41. Exposed to the extreme conditions in the stratosphere, the automatic chronograph movement amasses a power reserve of...

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May 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Bulova Moon Watch

One of the more interesting historically inspired watches of the past few years has been the Bulova Moon Watch — a vintage re-creation of a 1971 Bulova prototype worn by astronaut Dave Scott during the Apollo 15 space mission. We compare and contrast the vintage piece and the modern one.

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May 28, 2017 by Caleb Anderson