Vintage 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

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

Purplicious: TAG Heuer Revs Up with a Beautiful Colored Monaco

There has been a bevy of intriguing dial variation for the iconic TAG Heuer Monaco, with green, red, black, and – of course – blue shades since its introduction 53 years ago, proofing that a good design works well with different colorways. This rings especially true for the latest execution, the Monaco Purple Dial Limited...

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Jul 18, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: The Watch Brand That Helps You Keep Track of Your Favorite Moments

Try to think of the most Try to think of the most special moments in your life. Perhaps it is the day your children were born, the day you said “I do” or that time when you passed a difficult exam. Feel that? The sensation of reminiscing your favorite memories. What if you could take...

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Jul 18, 2022 by WatchTime

WatchTime Returns to South Coast Plaza on September 22

This September, WatchTime’s next collectors’ event returns to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Taking place on September 22 from 4:30 to 8:30pm, the evening will include featured watchmaking events and opportunities to speak firsthand with brand VIPs. There is a collection of 13 brands participating that will also be showcasing some of the...

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Aug 31, 2023 by WatchTime

Perfecting a Watch: The Design Evolution of the Rolex Datejust

Water resistant, automatic winding, chronometer-certified, a date window— in 1945, the Rolex Datejust was the first watch that could offer all this — just about perfect. Nevertheless, Rolex has continued to improve upon it. What does the perfect watch look like? Automatic winding, three hands, a date display, accurate, sturdy and water resistant — you...

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Jul 16, 2022 by Jens Koch

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

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 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

Back to the City: WatchTime New York 2022 Returns October 21-23

Last year, WatchTime New York made its grand return to Manhattan after a one-year hiatus for one of its most exciting events yet. Now, marking the seventh edition of the United States’ most important multi-brand watch event, WatchTime New York 2022 is set to return to the Gotham Hall from October 21st to 23rd, once...

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Jul 1, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Strength Meets Serenity in G-SHOCK’s MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi”

Earlier this year, G-SHOCK caught the attention of market-at-large when it launched its most luxurious execution yet of its iconic and historic DW-5000C design in the MRGB5000. Expanding the impressive collection, G-SHOCK is further elevating the 1983-dervied style with its latest in the MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi.” The new watch— like the previous MRGB5000 options before it—...

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Jun 24, 2022 by WatchTime

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

Turbine Time: Accutron Unveils Two New Spaceview 2020 Watches

Accutron adds two new executions to its Spaceview 2020 collection, featuring a proprietary electrostatic energy caliber. The electrostatic energy of the movement is created by twin turbines that rotate as a result of human motion at fast neck speeds between two electrodes affixed to the movement. The energy, stored in an accumulator, powers two motors; an electrostatic...

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Jun 17, 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

Sponsored: Unlock the Equity of Your Watches Without Selling

Quickly accessing capital at critical moments helps people solve problems and secure opportunities. For luxury watch collectors, gaining access to the equity stored in their watches without selling them is an unmet need, as most financial institutions don’t accept them as loan collateral. Conversely, Borro by Luxury Asset Capital, is a collateral lender helping people...

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Jun 14, 2022 by WatchTime

Certina Brings Back the DS Argonaut in New Automatic Chronograph

Certina’s new DS Chronograph Automatic 1968 draws inspiration from the historic DS Argonaut from 1968. The watch has its entrance in a distinctive cushion-shaped case made of black PVD-coated stainless steel. It is pressure resistant to 20 bar and measures 43.5 by 43.5 mm. The unidirectional rotating bezel, which frames the luminescent black dial with...

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Jun 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Longines Introduces Fast-Paced Ultra-Chron With Ultra Chronometer Certificate

Every year is a good year for diver’s watches, but 2022 seems to even top its forerunners. Among the latest manufacturers to explore the deep waters is Swiss traditional brand Longines, with it now reviving a fast-paced jewel from its history in the Ultra-Chron Diver, the model based upon a vintage original which first plunged...

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Jun 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Glashütte Original Releases New Variant of Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date in the “Fab Green”

Glashütte Original presents a new twist on one of its classic, the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date with a “Fab Green” dial. As is de rigueur at the German luxury manufacture, the watch face is distinguished by a cool color gradient. Black indices and hands with Superluminova coating make their mark for the very first time...

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May 31, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

An Aquatic Jewel from the Past: Alpina Introduces Its Latest Seastrong Diver 300 Heritage

In 2016, Alpina revived a magnificent diver’s watch from 1969: the Compressor 10 Seastrong. At the time of its introduction, the statement piece offered convincing features, such as a water-resistance to 200 meters, antimagnetic properties and an expressive luminous dial. The Seastrong Diver 300 Heritage adopts the signature attributes such as the internal diver’s bezel,...

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May 25, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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

To the Outer Atmosphere: Meet The New Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Working in collaboration with the Manufacture La Joux-Perret, Fortis launches its new caliber 17 on its maiden flight. The first journey will take place in an aptly named timepiece itself inspired by the skies, in the Stratoliner S-41. Exposed to the extreme conditions in the stratosphere, the automatic chronograph movement amasses a power reserve of...

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May 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Porsche Design: 50 Years of Making Things Better

In 2022, Porsche Design is paying tribute to some of its most iconic product creations. Among them is a faithful re-edition of “the first all-black chronograph” from 1972, the legendary Chronograph 1.

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May 12, 2022 by WatchTime

Up, Up, And Away: Hamilton Flies High With New Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph

Reviving its prowess on the field of aviation watches and celebrating authentic vintage design, Hamilton launches the Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph. The faithful 40mm stainless steel model brings back the form and function of the chronographs the tradition brand with American roots produced for the British Royal Air Force pilots in the 1970s. Its...

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May 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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