Special Editions

Precise & Precious: Wempe Introduces Marine Chronometers designed by Tim Heywood

The production of marine chronometers is part of Wempe’s watchmaking tradition. Since 1905, the Hamburg-based company has equipped seagoing vessels with these special timepieces, whose great precision is unaffected by rough seas and ever-changing temperatures. Wempe’s “unified chronometer,” housed in a classic case, has been manufactured (and continuously refined) for the last 80 years. In...

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Mar 7, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Gerald Charles Introduces Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon

Introducing a new age of technical aestheticism, Gerald Charles debuts its Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon. With a unique design created with the expert oversight of the brand’s creative director, Octavio Garcia, the timepiece is a return to the original Maestro flying tourbillon released in 2005. Taking hints from the brand’s rich history, the new release is...

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Mar 21, 2023 by WatchTime

0/+2 seconds a day: Omega Unveils New Speedmaster Super Racing, Ultra Precise Spirate System

Omega today announced another technical milestone in its impressive horological legacy in the new Spirate System, which includes a new patent-pending spiral that allows for ultra-fine rate adjustments. Thanks to this one-of-a-kind mechanism, Omega calibers can now achieve a certified precision of only 0/+2 seconds a day, which is a new record for the brand....

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Jan 26, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

To celebrate the beginning of the Chinese New Year, Blancpain once again launches a limited edition Traditional Chinese Calendar model that is dedicated to one of the zodiac signs. In 2023, the water rabbit takes center stage. Crafted from platinum in a 50-piece limited edition, this exceptional haute horlogerie timepiece is based on the principles...

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Jan 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Intriguingly Dangerous: Meet the Corum Bubble 47 Automatic Luminescent Tiger

It was during the Basel watch exhibition in the year 2000 that Corum first unveiled its now-legendary Bubble watch. With an oversized case and huge domed crystal, this avant-garde timepiece was the brainchild of the late Severin Wunderman, then owner of the brand. Since its introduction 24 years ago, its dial has served as a...

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Jan 9, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Rado Reimagines Its DiaStar with Two Stunning Editions

For the 60-year anniversary of “the world’s first scratchproof watch”, Rado’s DiaStar 1 from 1962 is re-launched both as an “original” series in three dial colors and as a special “Anniversary Edition” in Ceramos, created in collaboration with the Swiss designer Alfredo Häberli. The goal was to keep the strong personality of its predecessor, while...

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Oct 5, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

Frederique Constant Announces Special Edition of the Classics Worldtimer Manufacture for U.S. Market

It’s all in the name. The Classics Worldtimer Manufacture from Frederique Constant is a refined wristwatch with a world time function, being driven by a manufacture movement and showcasing a notably classic style. Indicating the time – including day and night hours – in the 24 cities that represent the 24 time zones, the watch...

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Jul 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler