Steel Watches

A Trip to the City: Bulova Revives the 70’s “Parking Meter” Chronograph

Between 1970 and 1974 Bulova produced a number of distinctive chronograph watches that are sought after by vintage watch enthusiasts today. One of them was the “31008-6W” timepiece, also known as the “Parking Meter.” A re-edition is now being added to the brand’s Archive Series collection that revisits the eye-catching shape of the stainless steel case and...

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Jul 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Back in Black: Hands-on with the Longines Heritage Classic Black “Sector Dial”

Today we revisit the WatchTime archives for a hands-on with the Longines Heritage Classic Black “Sector Dial.” This article was originally published in 2021. Few brands have seen as much sustained success with their vintage-inspired designs as has Longines. With a slew of recent additions to retro-chic Heritage collection — among them the Heritage Classic...

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Jul 17, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Bremont Supermarine Collection Joined by S300 Kaimu and Vigo Editions

Two new notably elegant yet technically fully approved diver’s watches join Bremont’s Supermarine family. The designs of the Kaimu and Vigo draw inspiration from two contrasting coastlines that reflect the monochrome color palette of the new S300 timepieces. The Vigo is inspired by the eponymous coastline in north-western Spain, distinguished by its white sands. By...

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Jul 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Nomos Glashütte Metro Neomatik 41 Update Receives the Good Design Award

The Metro neomatik 41 Update from Nomos Glashütte recently received the Good Design Award in Chicago. This timepiece is already the seventh watch of the German manufacture to receive this prestigious accolade. For more than seven decades since its inception, The Chicago Athenaeum has created awareness about innovative contemporary design and honored both products and...

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Jul 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Boasting Technical Advancements, YEMA Introduces the Superman 500 (with Hands-on Photos)

First introduced in 1963 as a professional-focused dive watch, the famed YEMA Superman has since become one the established French watchmaker’s most emblematic signatures. In recent years, the brand has worked to expand the collection— introducing an assortment of fascinating heritage and modernly focused designs, experimenting with novel colors and materials, and by extension of...

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Jul 5, 2022 by WatchTime

Mido brings back the “Powerwind” in Multifort Powerwind Chronometer Limited Edition

“Powerwind,” that’s how Mido called its most powerful caliber in the fifties. Now the Swiss brand pays tribute to this “workhorse” with a limited edition of 1,954 pieces. While the 40-mm stainless steel watch follows the rhythm of the contemporary COSC-certified ETA 2836-2 caliber, it borrows the style-defining attributes of its historic predecessor. These include...

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Jul 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Whale of a Watch: Citizen Drops Three New Styles of the Promaster Dive

The Citizen Promaster Dive, first launched in 2006, is inspired by the majestic Orca whale. Right in time for aquatic summer adventures, the brand adds three new executions to the collection, a blue or black dial or an all-black special edition. Each of the new models are presented in a 46mm stainless steel case whose...

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Jun 29, 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

Very Versatile: Nomos Glashütte Adds Three New Ahoi Atlantic Watches

Those who have witnessed the meteoric rise of Nomos Glashütte over the past years, know that the German watch manufacture is always up for a good surprise. Right in time for summer summer season, it launches three new sports timepieces under the Ahoi flag. Water resistant to 200 meters and equipped with robust features as...

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Jun 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Off the Beaten Paths: Meet the Circula ProTrail

The new ProTrail from German independent brand Circula is a picture-perfect field watch: measuring 40 mm in diameter and pressure-resistant to 15 bars—it is robust, functional, and versatile. The carefully hand-sandblasted stainless steel case is anti-magnetic up to 80,000 A/m thanks to a soft iron cage and protects the Sellita SW-200-1 caliber inside. A special...

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Jun 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Twice as Nice: Meet the Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Double Luna

The Earth’s only natural satellite, the moon, has inspired watchmakers and brands for centuries. One recent example is Cuervo y Sobrino’s Historiador Double Luna, a notably classic timepiece with an elegant, vintage-style charisma. Set within a beautiful anthracite-gray background comprising of Clous de Paris guilloche, pink gold colored hands and indexes as well as markers,...

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Jun 21, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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

Monochromatic Refinement: Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces Interchangeable Bracelets to Master Collection

Jaeger-LeCoultre offers an update on two of its most iconic modern calendar complications that expands their versatility: the Master Control Calendar and the the Master Control Chronograph are now available with interchangeable metal bracelet that are compatible with other strap systems of the brand. In addition, both also come with a light-brown strap in Novonappa...

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Jun 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Touch of Gold: Oris Releases Two New Aquis Date Calibre 400 Executions

Right in time for summer, the Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 41.5 mm returns with two new bicolor executions enriched with a touch of solid gold. Both the forest green and deep blue versions have an 18 carat gold finish to the outer edge of their uni-directional rotating ceramic bezels, and gold colored hands and...

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Jun 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Frederique Constant’s Highlife Collection Welcomes a Chronograph

With a chronograph movement developed in collaboration with La Joux-Perret, Frederique Constant opens a new chapter in the history of the Highlife collection. Premiered in 1999 and relaunched in 2020, this watch family is distinguished by its dial decoration inspired by a globe as well as an integrated and interchangeable bracelet. Three models are being...

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Jun 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Navigation Tool with a Twist: Meet the New Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Radiocompass

Right in time for the summer travel season, Bell & Ross taxis on the runway with a new pilot’s watch. The BR 03-92 Radiocompass, which takes its name from a radio navigation tool, the Radio Compass, is distinguished by its bright colored hands that contrast beautifully with black backdrop and guarantee optimal readability. Part of...

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Jun 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Diving into Color: Oris Introduces the Aquis Date Cherry 43.5mm

In tune with cherry season and right in time for warm summer days, Oris releases a new version of the Aquis Date with a dial capturing the intense dark red hue of the yummy fruit. Presented in a new case sizes of 43.5 mm, it builds upon the success of the Aquis Date Cherry 41.5...

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Jun 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Ready to Move with the Seiko 5 Sports

Right in time for the travel season, Seiko expands its Seiko 5 Sports collection with three GMT timepieces. Marking a first for this line that goes back to the 1960’s and was reintroduced in 2019, the trio brings together sporty attributes with the indication of a second time zone via a rotating, two colored bezel,...

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Jun 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Wanderlust: Tudor Black Bay Pro Makes for a Great Travel Companion

Probably one of the most sought-after launches from Tudor this year is an all-new GMT sports watch: the Black Bay Pro. Despite the more moderate diameter of 39mm, it portrays the unique 60’s retro tool watch design that fans of the Rolex sister brand admire, provides a water resistance of 200 meters, a magnificent domed...

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Jun 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Three’s a Party: Meet the Montblanc Star Legacy LE1786 Blue Capsule Collection

Founded in 1906, Montblanc was named after the famous Mont Blanc mountain which appealed to the brand’s founders as a symbol of luxury craftsmanship. The peak of Europe’s highest mountain became a symbol for the house to strive for the greatest heights, and has remained as an inspiration until today. The latest example is the...

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Jun 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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