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BENEATH THE SURFACE:

The 10 Best Dive Watch Brands You Don’t Know About

10 dive watches from lesser known brands, including Aegir Instruments, Aquadive and UTS München, that are worth checking out, covering a wide range of prices and specs.

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Sep 6, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

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Baume & Mercier’s new Clifton Baumatic: Lengthened Service Intervals

A mechanical watch movement is a complex mechanism comprising numerous mobile miniature components. Their perpetual interaction results in friction and wear ultimately influencing the smooth running of the movement. This is one of the reasons why watches have to be returned for regular service. The new Clifton Baumatic from Baume & Mercier with the maison’s...

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Oct 15, 2018 by WatchTime

GOING THE EXTRA FATHOM:

The Rolex Deepsea and 6 Other Extreme Dive Watches

We take a look at seven "extreme" dive watches - including the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue Edition; Breitling's Superocean Chronograph M2000 and the UTS 4000M Professional Diver - and what sets them apart from the pack.

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Aug 29, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

Revisiting the UTS 4000M Dive Watch

One of our favorite things to do at WatchTime is taking a moment to go back and reexamine timepieces that have been in the public eye for a few years but have largely floated under-the-radar for most collectors and enthusiasts. In proper summertime spirit, our object of affection today is one of the more mechanically potent,...

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Jul 10, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

POLL:

Vote on the Winner of WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest #2

Capping off another successful WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest submission period, here are our top 10 images of the 300-plus wrist shots submitted to us through e-mail and Instagram over the past two weeks. Please vote on what you think is the best image based on composition, creativity, and image quality. The top five finishers will receive...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

DIVE WATCH BASICS

The Basics of the Rotating Divers’ Watch Bezel

In this article on divers' watches, we take a look at what is probably the most distinctive element of a dive watch: the rotating bezel.

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Jul 6, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

WATCH REVIEW

Bavarian Blue: Reviewing the UTS 1000M V2 Dive Watch Pacific Horizon

A review of the UTS 1000M V2 divers' watch, made in Germany with a blue dial and a 42-mm stainless steel case.

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Aug 28, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

PROMOTION:

Gucci Presents #TimeToParr: An Uncommon Photographic Journey

Embracing Instagram’s creative landscape over the past three years with dedicated projects in which artists play with House motifs, Gucci has published and promoted these special works with a series of hashtags. Now, for the first time, the House is collaborating with a single artist on an Instagram project. Exploring the nature of time and...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

Watchtoberfest: 5 Tough German Sports Watches

Bring out the dirndls, lederhosen and giant beer mugs — Germany’s Oktoberfest is underway! We at WatchTime thought it might also be a good time to showcase some robust sports watches from some smaller German watch brands that may have flown under your radar this year. Here are five recently released German sports watches.

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Sep 22, 2014 by WatchTime

One-Man Brand: The Story of UTS Divers’ Watches

Munich-based UTS has carved out a niche: German-made professional divers’ watches, all with cases made in-house from single blocks of steel by engineer Nicolaus Spinner. Learn more in this feature from WatchTime’s December 2011 issue. Most of us, when we’re looking for our ideal watch, simply do our homework — visit retailers, read magazines and...

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Jul 23, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

New UTS 1000M GMT

UTS has announced a new version of their 1000M GMT with limited Blue dial. The watch has a 43mm case and is powered by an ETA 2893-2 Swiss Movement. The price of the watch is $3150.

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Jun 15, 2012 by WatchTime

UTS Pacific Horizon 1000MV2 Professional Diver

Munich-based UTS Watches introduces a new variant of the 1000M Diver called the Pacific Horizon. It sports an attractive blue dial and features a sapphire display back. This is a limited series of 200 pieces, available for purchase now and priced at $2,800. Visit www.utswatches.com for more information. Find a larger image inside.

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Oct 16, 2011 by WatchTime

Hublot and Usain Bolt Raise Money for Kids

Hublot partnered with its living-legend ambassador Usain Bolt to celebrate its new Beverly Hills boutique and raise funds for a worthy cause through the “Hublot Race Challenge” and soiree. The Jamaican sprint star is not only an outstanding sportsman, but he shares Hublot’s dedication to the value of sharing to support those who are less...

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Sep 28, 2011 by WatchTime

UTS Adventure GMT

12 years ago Mechanical Engineer and watch collector Nicolaus Spinner had a vision to create his own watch. Having access to the latest CNC machines in Munich, Germany helped make the dream a reality. The UTS Commander was born, a unique watch case that featured a 45mm case with front and back sapphire crystals. Fast...

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Jan 14, 2011 by WatchTime

UTS 1000M GMT Professional Diver and Diver 1000V2

UTS Watches now offers the 1000M GMT Professional Diver with a 24hour bezel and sapphire display back, and the Diver 1000V2 is now available on a strap. Both watches measure 43mm x 14.5mm and both are limited to 200 pieces.

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Aug 20, 2010 by WatchTime

UTS Watches Launches Two New Diver 1000 v2 Models

Munich-based UTS Watches announces the launch of two handsome new Diver 1000 v2 models. The first is a GMT which uses a top grade ETA 2893-2 movement regulated in 5 positions, with Glucydor balance wheel and Incabloc shock protection. This model displays local time plus a second time zone via a GMT hand that completes...

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Mar 29, 2010 by WatchTime

UTS Expands Adventure Series with Adventure Manual Date

UTS Watches expands the Adventure Series with the introduction of the UTS Adventure Manual Date. All UTS Watches feature an in-house made case, fabricated on the latest CNC machinery in Munich, Germany. The UTS Adventure series are robust 46mm watches. The UTS Adventure watch features a unique case design secured by 6 hex screws and...

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Feb 4, 2010 by WatchTime

UTS 2000M Pacific Horizon Blue Limited Edition

For more than 10 years mechanical engineer Nicolaus Spinner and business partner Stephen Newman have been building quality tool watches for professionals. UTS watches are all exclusive designs, the cases are manufactured in-house, and the watches are hand-assembled near Munich. The 2000M Pacific Horizon Blue will be produced in a limited series of 200 pieces...

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Oct 20, 2009 by WatchTime

UTS 2000M Professional Diver Now in Black PVD

UTS Watches has introduced a new black PVD version of their 2000M Professional Diver. The PVD is applied over brushed stainless steel to a thickness of 45+ microns. This model will be produced in a limited edition of 200 pieces. The MSRP is $4250.

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Aug 8, 2009 by WatchTime

UTS Celebrates 10 Years With Special Watches

Since 1998, mechanical engineer Nicolaus Spinner and business partner Stephen Newman have focused on building quality tool watches for professionals. UTS Watches are all exclusive designs, the cases are manufactured in-house, and each watch is assembled near Munich by their designer. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, UTS presents an updated look for their 500M and...

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May 30, 2009 by WatchTime

UTS Adventure Power Reserve

Nicholas Spinner is an engineer who, along with his brothers, owns a well-known factory that produces watch cases and other components for wristwatch manufacturers. Since 1998 Spinner has also been making UTS watches just outside Munich. The new Adventure Power Reserve features a Unitas 6497-1 movement modified to include a power reserve indicator. The case...

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Mar 15, 2009 by WatchTime