Swiss Watches

Airborne: Blancpain Drops New Executions of Air Command in Smaller Sizes

Blancpain is expanding its Air Command line with two new 36.2 mm executions, one in red gold, one in grade 23 titanium. This collection is rooted in Blancpain’s history of military-aviation timepieces that took to the sky in the 1950s. Comprising of pink gold, titanium and stainless steel executions, the line of luxury pilot’s chronographs...

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May 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Boasting Cutting Edge Technology, G-SHOCK Introduces Its Latest MT-G

G-SHOCK’s premium MT-G collection of timepieces has long been found at the crossroads of bold style and cutting edge technology, and with the new MTGB3000BD1A that trend only continues. Found as part of the larger MTGB3000 series, the watch is constructed of stainless steel, fine resin, and carbon, and features a renewed Dual Core Guard Structure...

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May 18, 2022 by WatchTime

The Evolution of a Classic: Santos de Cartier Large Model

The Santos wrote history as the world’s first aviator watch for the wrist. A staple in the Cartier collection for more than a century, it has been redesigned countless times without loosing its signature characteristic, such as the oversized and stretched Roman numerals, the railroad-style minutes track and the bold yet elegant sword-shaped hands. Among...

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May 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Norqain Expands the Freedom 60 Chronograph Series with a Smaller Case Size and New Strap Options

Norqain launches two new variants of its popular, vintage-inspired Freedom 60 Chronograph this month, now with a goldilocks diameter of 40mm and the choice of a royal blue or anthracite dial. The colors beautifully contrast with the white flange and the three counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock of the two-layer watch face, which...

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Apr 25, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Metropolitan Inspired: Hands-on with the Maen Greenwich 38 GMT

Years ago, when I first began writing for WatchTime, I penned a weekly column dubbed “Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy.” I wrote the column for several years early in my career, looking at the many vintage re-editions and inspired watches which in-part help define the industry in the latter half of the 2010s. As...

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Apr 20, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Patek Philippe Unveils the Annual Calendar Travel Time at Watches & Wonders with New Movement, Dial, and Case

With the Annual Calendar Travel Time, Patek Philippe showcases a very sophisticated GMT watch now merged with an annual calendar – the latter only needing one correction of the date per year at March 1 and was first introduced to the market in 1996. The combination of the two complications marks a premiere for the...

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Apr 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

In the Details: Introducing the Breguet Marine Hora Mundi 5557

Although the watch year is still young, Breguet’s new Marine Hora Mundi might be the most impressive GMT watch of 2022. While this complication is often presented with refined craftsmanship depicting a world map on the dial, Breguet pulled out all the stops with this watch face. It offers an incredibly detailed interpretation of the...

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Mar 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Perrelet Pays Homage to the US with the New “TURBINE UNITED”

In the latest introduction from watchmaker Perrelet, the prestigious Swiss watchmaking manufacture pays homage to its history in the American market, unveiling a watch in tribute to and inspired by the United States. The new timepiece, dubbed the “TURBINE UNITED,” takes its foremost design cues from the original and iconic Turbine collection, refreshing the design...

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Mar 25, 2022 by WatchTime

Longines Flies the Straits With the Spirit Zulu Time

Pilot’s watches are among the most popular of all types of timepieces, offering high functionality, robustness and sporty/casual charisma. Marrying yesteryear’s styles with today’s state-of-the-art technical advancements, vintage-style pilot’s are particularly sought after, and even more so if they have a GMT function. Offering the indication of three time zones and tasteful looks as well as...

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Mar 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: Why Aren’t You A Bit More Critical?

Criticism and watch journalism have always been on edge with one another. One could argue that there is a great dependency between the writing press and the watch brands. Even at WatchTime, many of the brands we cover also advertise with us, so we better be nice to them, or not? We are indeed, but...

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Mar 14, 2022 by Martin Green

Tissot Goes Even Sportier, Introducing the PRX Automatic Chronograph

Tissot again adds to its successful PRX collection that was introduced two years ago. This time, two chronograph executions will join the family that breathes new life into an iconic 70’s timepiece with a bold sporty look and feel. The PRX Automatic Chronograph, water-resistant to 100 meters, debuts in a 42mm satin-finished stainless steel case...

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Mar 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Avant-Garde at the Forefront: Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Jungle Green

Armin Strom unveils a new version of its Gravity Equal Force timepiece that is powered by a genuine caliber and delights with an eye-catching architecture. It is distinguished by an off-centered sub-dial in vibrant “jungle green” and an open layout including three horizontal bridges, the micro-rotor, the barrel, and some gear train wheels set against...

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Mar 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Chronograph with Charisma: Aerowatch introduces New Limited Edition of Les Grandes Classiques

Aerowatch is a Swiss family company based in Saignelégier that draws back on over a century of savoir-faire in fine watchmaking. One of its area of expertise is the production of notably classic chronographs that stand the test of time. The new Les Grandes Classiques Chrono Limited Edition is the latest example for this know-how....

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Mar 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Back to the ’80s: Doxa Introduces the Sub 600T (With Hands-On Photo Gallery)

Iconic Swiss dive-watch brand Doxa has become well-known in the modern era for its vintage inspired designs. Last month, Doxa introduced the latest update to its catalog in this stylistic vein, the 1980s-inspired Doxa SUB 600T. Those familiar with Doxa most likely know the brand best for styles derived primarily from the 1960s and ‘70s,...

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Jan 9, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Tudor Goes Diving with the French Navy: Introducing the Pelagos FXD

Few brands generate as much buzz as does Tudor these days with new releases from its vintage-inspired dive watch collections — as witness the excitement over this year’s launches of the Black Bay Chronograph and Black Bay Ceramic. The latest, hailing from the Rolex-owned watchmaker’s Pelagos family, is an unusual, military-grade watch purpose-built for the...

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Nov 15, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Classically Complete: Vacheron Constantin Launches the Traditionnelle Complete Calendar in White Gold

Few watchmakers have had as full a year as Vacheron Constantin. With popular updates to its sport-luxury Overseas collection, an unprecedented vintage revival milestone in its American 1921 Pièce Unique, and major business developments, including the opening of its sumptuous New York City flagship boutique, the historical Swiss maison has been on a serious riff...

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Nov 10, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Grand Prix Preview: 11 GPHG-Nominated Watch Brands You’ll Discover at WatchTime New York 2021

WatchTime New York 2021 is less than two weeks away, from October 22 to 24, and with more than 25 fantastic brands showcasing their latest timepieces, we couldn’t be more excited to see you soon at Gotham Hall in Midtown Manhattan. Among the watch brands exhibiting at the event, 11 of them have received one...

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Oct 13, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: The Refreshed Breguet Marine Collection

WatchTime New York 2021 is less than a month away, returning for the sixth time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24. Among the more than 25 participating watch brands set to display their newest timepieces is historical haute-horology watch maison Breguet, which will be showcasing its recently refreshed Marine Collection. After a relatively quiet...

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Sep 25, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: Norqain Adventure Neverest GMT

With the countdown to WatchTime New York 2021 now standing at exactly one month, we are excited to return for the sixth time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24, along with more than 25 participating watch brands set to display their newest timepieces. Among these is Norqain, which will showcase a variety of...

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Sep 24, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Celebrating 175 Years, Ulysse Nardin Expands Marine Torpilleur Collection with Seven New Models

Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin turns 175 years old this year, and the brand has used the milestone to great effect, launching numerous new timepieces in commemoration, including the Diver X Skeleton, Lemon Shark, and Blast Hourstriker, among many others. This week, at Geneva Watch Days, Ulysse Nardin marks its founding year with its largest set...

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Aug 30, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime Live 2021: Oris Aquis Date Caliber 400 41.5 mm

WatchTime New York, America’s largest luxury watch event, is returning for its sixth year at Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24, with more than 25 participating watch brands displaying their latest and greatest timepieces. Among these brands is Oris, which is showcasing the new Aquis Date Caliber 400 41.5 mm, the latest model to contain the brand’s...

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Aug 23, 2021 by WatchTime

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