Watch Tests

Grand Seiko’s New Super Hero: Testing the Caliber 9SA5 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

Are you familiar with Tetsuwan Atomu? This young robot, also known as Astro Boy, originated as a manga of the same name in 1952 (and later aired as an animated television series). He was created by scientists and given superpowers to defend the world from evil robots and extraterrestrials. He is one of Japan’s most...

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Jul 27, 2021 by Jens Koch

Bird’s Eye View: Reviewing the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono

The dial of the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono was inspired by the iris of an eagle’s eye. Even though we cannot view this fascinating steel chronograph with the extraordinarily sharp eyesight of that bird of prey, we nonetheless scrutinized it with an eagle eye during our test. Scientists believe that eagles can spot animals...

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Jul 21, 2021 by Martina Richter

Spacewalk and Moonwalk: Reviewing the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 321

Omega’s release of the Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 in 2020 revived a true legend. The new model, including its movement, is a replica of the Speedmaster Ref. 105.003 that Ed White wore on the first American spacewalk in 1965 and Gene Cernan on the last moonwalk in 1972. On June 3, 1965, U.S. astronaut Ed White...

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Jul 18, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

Highlights of WatchTime’s July-August 2021 Issue, On Sale Now

The July-August issue of WatchTime is available at retailers (and in our online store) today. Among the highlights of the issue are our cover feature delving into the new Carl F. Bucherer Manero Minute Repeater Symphony, a comprehensive roundup of highlight timepieces from Watches & Wonders 2021; tests and reviews of new watches from Tudor,...

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Jul 14, 2021 by WatchTime

Rare Oyster: Testing the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date LV

Rolex revised its Submariner collection in 2020 and unleashed anextraordinary demand for its Oyster model with a green bezel.Our test looks at this newest edition, with its modified case and newmovement, to see if it lives up to the hype. Spend any time at all at a Rolex dealer and someone will come in and...

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Jul 12, 2021 by Jens Koch

WATCH TEST

Hitting the Road: A Test of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time

The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time is designed to be the ideal travelers’ companion. Can this new model – inspired by lesser-known Patek Philippe pilot watches – meet the claim? We explore the watch in this in-depth test from the WatchTime archives. Original photos are by Patrick Mokesch.

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Jul 9, 2021 by Jens Koch

Gentleman Sailor: Testing the IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph

IWC launched the Portugieser Yacht Club 10 years ago into the sporty yet elegant world of sailing. For 2020, the nautical chronograph model has a classic look and a steel bracelet upgrade. We give it a thorough review in this feature from our January-February 2021 issue. The new IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph is a...

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Jun 30, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

WATCH TEST

Diving Titan: Reviewing the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in Black Ceramic

Omega introduced its newest Seamaster Diver 300M – larger, and in new materials, ceramic and titanium, rendering it more scratch-resistant and lighter in weight. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we delve into the depths of the new timepiece and its Master Chronometer movement.

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Jun 25, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

WATCH TEST

Back on Track: Testing the Tissot Heritage 1973

Watch collectors journey through time as soon as they lay their eyes on the new Tissot Heritage 1973, which references a decade when fearless drivers risked their lives on racetracks. We took it for a spin in this test from our September-October 2019 issue.

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Jun 22, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

Bronze Age: Reviewing the Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date

Following the current trend, Oris has encased its design icon, the Big Crown Pointer Date, in warm bronze — not only the case, but the bezel, the namesake big crown and even the dial. In this feature from our October 2020 issue, we tested the watch in real-life situations. Bronze, a metallic compound based on...

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Jun 7, 2021 by Martina Richter

“S” Stands for Sport: Testing the Junghans Meister S Chronoscope

With a sturdier case, increased water resistance and a robust strap, Junghans has reworked its classically elegant Meister Chronoscope for a sportier look and feel — truly earning the new “S” in its name. We give it a thorough review in this feature from our March-April 2021 issue. The Meister Chronoscope is one of the...

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May 29, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

Universal Genius: Reviewing the Breitling Chronomat B01 Chronograph 42

The new Breitling Chronomat is an all-purpose sports watch that recalls the return of mechanical timekeeping in the 1980s and Breitling’s role as a chronograph pioneer. The unique Rouleaux bracelet brings a trendy retro look to the wrist, while modern manufacture Caliber 01 points the way toward the future. We review it in this feature...

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May 25, 2021 by Martina Richter

Now Closed! A Review of the TAG Heuer Carrera Sport Chronograph

Carrera models encasing the manufacture Calibre Heuer 02 have been available since 2018, but the series lacked a classic version with a closed dial. Now TAG Heuer has closed that gap in the line in an attractive way. with the Carrera Sport Chronograph, which we review in this feature from our March-April 2021 issue. A...

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May 22, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

WATCH REVIEW

Beautifully Bicompax: Comparing Chronographs from Stowa, Staudt, and Frederique Constant

We compared three elegant chronographs from Frederique Constant, Stowa, and Staudt. Visually, they all benefit from a symmetrical dial layout and lack of a date window, but are they more than just pretty faces? Find out in this review from our archives, with original photos by Olaf Köster.

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May 17, 2021 by Jens Koch

Highlights from WatchTime’s May-June 2021 Issue, On Sale Now

The May-June issue of WatchTime is available at retailers (and in our online store) today. Among the highlights of the issue are our cover feature showcasing the new IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43, an in-depth review of the first Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch equipped with the revived Caliber 321, a comprehensive analysis of how the COVID-19...

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May 12, 2021 by WatchTime

Understated Divers: A Comparison Test of the Oris Aquis Date and Sinn U50

Oris and Sinn have released smaller versions of their popular dive watches, the Aquis Date and U50. What can these 41- and 41.5-mm-diameter newcomers do? Find out in this comparative review from our October 2020 issue, with original photos by Nik Schölzel. “Honey, I shrunk the U1” is the headline of Sinn’s ad for its...

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Apr 5, 2021 by Jens Koch

Highlights from WatchTime’s March-April 2021 Issue, On Sale Now

The March-April issue of WatchTime is available at retailers (and in our online store) today. Among the highlights of the issue are a cover feature spotlighting the newest additions to Bulgari’s record-breaking Octo Finissimo range; a journey through Longines’ history of making timepieces for pioneering aviators; a comprehensive review of TAG Heuer’s recently released Carrera...

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Mar 9, 2021 by WatchTime

WATCH TEST

Chasing Nostalgia: A Test of the Omega Speedmaster Racing

The Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronometer is in gear for a new generation of fans. We tested the current Speedmaster with a retro-inspired dial and the latest in watchmaking technology under the hood.

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Feb 10, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

Highlights from WatchTime’s January-February Issue, On Sale Now

The January-February issue of WatchTime is available at retailers today. Among the highlights of the issue are an in-depth exploration of Patek Philippe’s ultra-complicated 6301P model; a review of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M made specially for the upcoming James Bond movie; a comprehensive profile of A. Lange & Söhne and how it revitalized watchmaking...

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Jan 12, 2021 by WatchTime

WATCH TEST

Diving with the Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Acciaio

In this watch test feature from the WatchTime archives, a frogman re-creates a dive from the 1950s to test the historically inspired Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Acciaio.

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Nov 24, 2020 by Jens Koch

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