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Watch Insider’s Top Ladies’ Watches: Are These the Best Ladies’ Watches of the Year?

Watchtime contributor focuses on his personal choices for the best watches for women, from luxury brands like Vacheron Constantin, Blancpain, Bulgari, Hermès and others.

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Apr 19, 2015 by Alexander Linz

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

Watch Insider Previews the New Chopard Superfast 919 Porsche Motorsport Chronograph

Recently I attended the Ennstal-Classic, a historical sports car rally in Austria, and while there had the chance to see the new Chopard Superfast 919 Porsche Motorsport Chronograph, a watch I like very much. Check it out (including specs and original photos) in this article, excerpted from my blog, Watch-Insider.com.

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Apr 13, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider’s Top 10 Affordable Watches for Men

Watch-Insider lists top 10 men's watches that represent an excellent value for price, with models from Baume & Mercier, Rolex, Breitling, Omega and others.

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Apr 1, 2015 by Alexander Linz

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

Watch Insider: My Top 10 Watches From Baselworld

I thought now would be an ideal time to look back on my personal favorite watches from Baselworld, first published on my blog, Watch-Insider.com. Let me know if you agree with my choices (listed here in alphabetical order) and feel free to share your own favorites in the comments box below. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe...

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Feb 17, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Introducing the New James Bond Watch: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra James Bond Limited Edition

In this review, we check out an official 007 watch, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra James Bond Limited Edition, unveiled by Omega with the release of the James Bond film, Spectre.

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Feb 3, 2015 by Alexander Linz

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

Close-Up: Seiko Ananta 100th Anniversary Chronograph

The Seiko company was founded in 1881, produced its first pocketwatches in 1895, its first alarm clocks in 1899, and its first wristwatches in 1913. That means that 2013 marked 100 years of Seiko wristwatches, and the Japanese company marked the milestone with a special version of its Seiko Ananta Chronograph. In this article from...

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Jan 27, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Monochrome Watches at SIHH 2015: Parmigiani and Bugatti Celebrate A Decade Together

All too often we see relationships between watch manufactures and automobile companies come and then go. Seemingly, the faster the car the more tempestuous the relationship with their time-keeping partner. Not so with Bugatti and Parmigiani. For ten years (2004-2014) they have celebrated a hand-to-glove relationship that sees the world’s fastest car paired-off with one...

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Jan 23, 2015 by Frank Geelen

Watch Insider: Exclusive Photos of the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Pelé

During last year’s SIHH in Geneva, as part of its big 2014 World Cup push, Hublot launched its new chronograph watch made in cooperation with Brazilian soccer legend Pelé. Shortly afterward, I had the opportunity to snap some of the very first photos of this beautiful timepiece for my blog, Watch-Insider.com. Click here to see...

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Jan 13, 2015 by Alexander Linz

The Apple Watch: What Does Our Watch Insider Think of the New Smartwatch?

“Not bad at all” was my immediate reaction to the introduction of the Apple Watch. However, it also struck me that this is not really a watch but more a reincarnation of the iPod Nano, only designed with round edges and meant to be worn on the wrist. A kind of Bonsai-iPhone, for lack of a...

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Jan 8, 2015 by Alexander Linz

SIHH 2014: Watch Insider’s Top Five Sport Watches

On my blog, Watch-Insider.com, I am assembling lists of my top five watches introduced at last year’s SIHH in three categories: design, innovation and, today, my favorite sports watches. Keep in mind these are listed in alphabetical order, not ranked by preference.

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Jan 7, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider: Tissot Offers Automatic 80-Hour Movements at Affordable Prices

Watch-Insider takes a look at Tissot's Powermatic 80, and much like Swatch's new Sistem 51 caliber, Tissot's automatic 80-Hour movement represents another quiet watchmaking revolution.

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Jan 6, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Gifts for Her: 25 Ladies’ Watches from WatchTime.com and Watch Insider

With the holiday season almost over, some of you might still be seeking out a gift for the lady in your life, or you were so kind to buy her a gift card from her favorite jeweler? Why not share with her your passion for fine watches? We’ve decided to make your search a bit easier...

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Dec 28, 2014 by Roger Ruegger

Audio: Watch Insider Interviews 10 Watch-Brand VIPs at Baselworld 2014

Our “Watch Insider,” Alexander Linz, had a busy Baselworld 2014, running around to photograph new products and interview some of the watch world’s biggest movers and shakers. Below you’ll find links to audio files of the interviews, conducted for WatchTime’s sister blog, Watch-Insider.com.

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Dec 28, 2014 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider Reviews IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Edition “Le Petit Prince”

Recently I had the opportunity to get my hands on one of the most remarkable IWC watches of the last few years, the limited “Petit Prince” edition of IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar, introduced at the 2013 Hong Kong “Watches and Wonders” fair. In this article from my blog, Watch-Insider.com, I provide a review...

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Nov 25, 2014 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider: Patek Philippe to Unveil New Booth at Baselworld 2014

Baselworld 2014 is almost upon us, and I have continued to preview new watches and cover other news on my blog, Watch-Insider.com. This week Patek Philippe, one of Baselworld’s most popular exhibitors, announced that it will be debuting an all-new booth at the fair.

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Mar 22, 2014 by Alexander Linz

Baselworld 2014: Watch Insider Previews 3 New Hublot Ferrari Chronographs

Continuing its partnership with Scuderia Ferrari, Hublot will introduce at Baselworld 2014 three new 45-mm Hublot Big Bang Ferrari chronographs, all equipped with the Hublot’s in-house Unico chronograph caliber. From my blog, Watch-Insider.com, here is a sneak peek at these three new Hublot Ferrari watches, with U.S. prices added.

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Mar 14, 2014 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider Reviews the Breitling for Bentley 6.75 Midnight Carbon

The Breitling for Bentley 6.75 Midnight Carbo is a deep black, ticking tribute to the biggest Bentley engine, the famous 6.75-liter version that powers Bentley’s Mulsanne limousines. In this article from my blog, Watch-Insider.com, I reveal photos and technical details directly from the brand. This new version of the Bentley 6.75 chronograph watch, according to Breitling’s press...

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Mar 8, 2014 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider: 5 Pre-Basel Watches from Tissot, Longines, Bulgari, Maurice Lacroix, and Frédérique Constant

The Baselworld watch fair is about a month away, but many watch brands have already sent previews of new timepieces that they will be launching at the fair. Click on the pictures below to read my posts (along with additional photos) on five new watches from Tissot, Longines, Bulgari, Maurice Lacroix, and Frédérique Constant, all...

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Feb 23, 2014 by Alexander Linz

Pre-Baselworld 2014: Watch Insider Previews the New Blancpain Villeret Watch

The pre-Baselworld 2014 product releases have started pouring into my in-box, and I have already covered several of them on my blog, Watch-Insider.com. Here is one of the latest: Blancpain’s Villeret 2014, a self-winding three-hand watch with a date display, featuring a remarkably understated grand feu enamel dial.

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Feb 9, 2014 by Alexander Linz

SIHH 2014: Watch Insider Previews New Parmigiani Bugatti Watches

The 2014 SIHH starts today… here from my blog, Watch-Insider.com, are specs, photos, and illustrations of one new more watch whose details have been released prior to the fair, the Parmigiani Bugatti Aérolithe.

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Jan 20, 2014 by Alexander Linz

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