Sports Watches

FEATURE

Linking Past to Present: The Evolution of the TAG Heuer Link

How did TAG Heuer revamp its 1990s leader model, the iconic Link, for the 21st Century? Find out in this feature from WatchTime's Design Special 2019.

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Nov 11, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH REVIEW

Aqua Stop: Reviewing the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph

Patek Philippe now offers the Aquanaut with a chronograph movement. This sporty complication fits perfectly in the company’s increasingly youthful, dynamic collection. But how does it perform in real-life conditions? We find out in this in-depth review from our June 2019 issue.

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Nov 6, 2020 by Martina Richter

H. Moser & Cie. Releases Special Edition Pioneer Centre Seconds Rotating Bezel C.02 For Collective Horology

H. Moser & Cie. has developed a reputation for its distinct style of watchmaking and appealingly modern designs. This past week, the Schaffhausen-based brand once again showcased its singular style with the release of the Special Edition Pioneer Centre Seconds Rotating Bezel C.02 For Collective Horology, a new steel sports watch produced in partnership with...

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Nov 4, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Haute Utilité: Spotlighting Richard Mille’s Most “Practical” High Complications

The difference between Richard Mille and every other watch manufacturer that works with brand “ambassadors” can perhaps best be summed up in a visual from the sporting world of tennis. Picture a Grand Slam final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Federer’s left wrist is bare; his signature Rolex is hastily strapped on only in...

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Nov 4, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH REVIEW

Borrowed Time: Oris Aquis Chronograph

Oris’s Aquis collection of professional-grade divers’ watches has grown to encompass a variety of limited editions devoted to marine conservation and preservation causes (i.e., 2017’s Hammerhead), a handful of small complications like big dates and small seconds, and notably, an innovative mechanical depth gauge. In 2018, the Holstein-based brand added a chronograph to the lineup....

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Nov 2, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

10 Highlights in the History of the Dive Watch

In the beginning, dive watches were pure tools that helped keep divers on time and alive. Today they’re something else: fashion statements, conversation pieces, rugged companions for a trip to the beach or pool. Our Timeline: "Dive Watches Through the Decades," traces the history of the dive watch from its start in the 1920s, with the invention of the first truly water-resistant cases, to 2014.

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Nov 2, 2020 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Rolls Out New Monaco Models on 1970s-Inspired Steel Bracelets

TAG Heuer’s Monaco marked its 50th birthday in 2019, but the Swiss watchmaker is carrying on the celebration of its iconic square-cased chronograph into 2020 with the launch of three new models, two of them mounted on steel bracelets designed to evoke the ones used in the 1970s. The Monaco Chronograph Heuer 39 mm Calibre...

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Oct 28, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TEST

Batman on Tour: Testing the Rolex GMT-Master II

Rolex has updated its popular travel watch, the GMT-Master II, in steel with its blue-and-black “Batman” bezel. We tested one of the first pieces available with a Jubilee bracelet and a new movement in this feature from the WatchTime archives (original photos by Marcus Krüger).

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Oct 28, 2020 by Jens Koch

WATCH REVIEW

Well Traveled Companion: Reviewing the Tudor Black Bay GMT

Tudor adds world-time functionality to the Black Bay with new manufacture Caliber MT5652. Not only does the GMT version run more accurately than many other chronometer-tested watches, it boasts a 70-hour power reserve and the time displays can be set in several different ways.

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Oct 26, 2020 by Martina Richter

Premiering at WatchTime Live 2020: Bell & Ross BR 05 Chrono Black Steel & Blue Steel

When Bell & Ross launched its BR 05 collection of integrated-bracelet luxury sports watches in 2019, we knew it was only a matter of time before the new family — which kicked off with time-and-date only models and a smattering of skeletonized pieces — would add that most popular of sporty complications, a chronograph. That...

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Oct 22, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

A Hero Made of Steel: A Hands-On Review of the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus

With its first stainless-steel model, A. Lange & Söhne seeks to gain a foothold in the world of luxury sports watches. How does the Odysseus, which bears the name of a legendary hero from Greek mythology, perform in our test?

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Oct 21, 2020 by Jens Koch

Showing at WatchTime Live 2020: Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback Models in Bright Blue

Carl F. Bucherer introduced its Manero Flyback model in 2016 and has rolled out a virtual painter's palette of colorful variations on it since then. The latest feature dials in bright blue — "the color of the horizon," in the company's words, and thus suited to the spirit of the cosmopolitan travelers to whon it's aimed

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Oct 19, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime Live 2020: Laurent Ferrier Classic Origin Opaline

Laurent Ferrier has a long and acclaimed history producing complicated wristwatches. Laurent Ferrier is revisiting its classic case design with the launch of a new entry-level, sports watch, to mark its 10th anniversary year.

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Oct 12, 2020 by Corey Vlahos

A Cockpit Instrument for Your Wrist: Reviewing the TAG Heuer Autavia Calibre 5

For the first time, TAG Heuer has introduced a watch without astopwatch function in its traditional Autavia line. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we test whether this chronometer-certified newbie is another winner. Heuer first built the Autavia in 1933 as a stopwatch for motor vehicles and aircraft. This cockpit instrument was attached to...

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Oct 11, 2020 by Jens Koch

Showing at WatchTime Live 2020: Eberhard & Co. Scafograf 300 “MCMLIX” Edition

Swiss watchmaker Eberhard & Co. is a brand known for diversity within its catalog, though it has probably garnered the most attention from collectors with its vintage-inspired modern watches. Among these are the Contograf chronograph, the Nuvolari Legend racing series, and, perhaps best known, the diving-focused Scafograf collection, which takes its inspiration from models in...

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Oct 10, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

WATCH REVIEW

Borrowed Time: Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech – 47MM

The Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech is at the technical vanguard of Panerai’s re-branded Submersible collection. We found this rugged timepiece, engineered for combat diving, makes a sharp statement on dry land as well.

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Oct 7, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Luxury in Steel: A History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus

tek Philippe introduced the Nautilus in 1976. Since then, it’s become one of the brand’s most sought-after watches. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we trace the evolution of the Nautilus through its 40+-year history.

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Oct 7, 2020 by Jens Koch

Showing at WatchTime Live 2020: Greubel Forsey Balancier S Limited Edition

Building on the success of its first sports model GMT Sport from last year, Greubel Forsey again shows its sportier side with the new Balancier S – a timepiece that brings a more leisurely air to the brand’s haute horlogerie signature. The watch is water-resistant to 100 meters and fitted with an integrated rubber strap...

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Oct 2, 2020 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Independent Swiss Watch Brand NORQAIN Celebrates NHLPA Partnership with Limited-Edition Launch

NORQAIN's new Adventure Sport Chrono NHLPA Limited Edition is limited to 500 pieces and features unique design details that hint at the speed and thrill of professional ice hockey.

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Oct 1, 2020 by WatchTime

PORTFOLIO

Time Machines: 7 Automotive-Inspired Retro Watches

A classic car is a time machine into the past. But what about the smaller machines that measure time’s passage? Which watches would harmonize best with a vintage car’s styling? Fortunately, the retro trend in watches is bigger than ever. Here are seven suggestions, photographed by our own Nik Schölzel.

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Sep 30, 2020 by Jens Koch

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