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WATCH TEST

Test Case: Reviewing the Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver

In this test feature from WatchTime we take a look at the Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver. Find out from our review if this watch is more than just a pretty face.

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Sep 20, 2017 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW

Water Sports Lover: Reviewing the Tutima M2 Seven Seas

Anyone who wants to wear a sporty, sturdy, watertight watch like the new Tutima M2 Seven Seas doesn’t have to justify his decision by explaining that he sails regularly or frequently takes diving vacations. Sporty timepieces are purchased by all watch lovers, those who enjoy wearing them at their desks or at business meetings as...

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Sep 19, 2017 by Alexander Krupp

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

Six Decades of Omega Speedmaster, Part 1: 1957 – 1969

One of this year's biggest watch-world stories is the 60th anniversary of the iconic Omega Speedmaster. In this series of feature articles, we explore some of the collection's milestones, decade by decade. This week, we look at models starting with the very first Speedmaster in 1957, up to the legendary Mark II and Alaska I prototype from 1969.

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Sep 19, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Seiko: A Chronograph Chronology

We survey Seiko’s half-century-plus of mechanical chronographs in this comprehensive historical feature from the WatchTime archives. Discover the Japanese brand's contributions to the world of chronograph wristwatches.

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Sep 14, 2017 by Gisbert Brunner

WATCH TEST

Reserved Power: Testing the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down

Check out our review of the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Up/Down, which comes equipped with a prominent "ab/auf" power reserve display and has the restrained styling for which the brand is known.

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Sep 14, 2017 by WatchTime

WATCH TEST

Gentlemen’s Wager: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronograph vs. Montblanc Rieussec

We compare the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronograph and the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Automatic in this watch test from the WatchTime archives.

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Sep 4, 2017 by Alexander Krupp

WATCH TEST

Grading the Retrograde: Longines Master Collection Retrograde

The Longines Master Collection Retrograde has an exclusive movement with no less than four retrograde functions. How does it hold up under WatchTime’s exacting scrutiny?

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Aug 30, 2017 by Alexander Linz

WATCH TEST

Wake-Up Caller: Testing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox

In this test feature, we take a look at the the modern version of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox, a mechanical alarm watch containing Automatic Caliber 956.

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Aug 29, 2017 by Alexander Krupp

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

AMERICA'S LUXURY WATCH SHOW RETURNS

28 Watch Brands Confirmed for WatchTime New York 2017

Mark your calendars: WatchTime New York, which sold out to record audiences last year, will return, bigger and better, on Oct. 13 and 14 at New York City’s Gotham Hall, at 1356 Broadway, and tickets are going fast. Read on to learn which 28 luxury watch brands will be there.

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Aug 25, 2017 by WatchTime

BANG FOR THE BUCK

Affordable Oris: 5 Oris Watches Under $2,500

Founded in 1904 in Holstein, Switzerland, Oris has developed a reputation as a purveyor of very reasonably priced timepieces, all with Swiss-made mechanical movements. Here are five of the most affordable Oris watches, all priced below $2,500 (most under $2,000) and each representing one of Oris's distinctive watch collections.

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Aug 25, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

How Far Below Can They Go? 4 Deep-Sea Dive Watches

From the WatchTime archives: These four extreme divers’ watches — listed in ascending order of their water-resistance level — are reliable companions for adventurers who explore the darkness under the sea.

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Aug 24, 2017 by Alexander Krupp

EXPERT ADVICE

Watch Winders 101: The Ultimate Watch Winder Guide

For collectors and dealers of self-winding watches, we present in this WatchTime feature a guide to the watch winder, covering a selection of models, sizes, designs and functions of available watch winders.

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Aug 24, 2017 by Manfred Streit

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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Aug 23, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

7 Must-Visit Swiss Watch Museums

Switzerland is home to many great watch museums, and in this WatchTime feature we present 7 of the most interesting Swiss watch museums, including the Omega Museum in Bienne, the IWC Museum in Schaffhausen and MIH in La Chaux-de-Fonds.

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Aug 22, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

WATCH REVIEW

Wait a Second: A Closer Look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second watch has a seconds hand that jumps forward just once a second. How did this unorthodox automatic watch stand up under our close scrutiny?

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Aug 17, 2017 by Thomas Wanka

EXPERT ADVICE

What’s Your Perfect Watch? Here’s a 10-Step Plan to Find It

Finding the perfect watch can be a challenge. Here’s a 10-step plan to help you find the one that's best for you.

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Aug 16, 2017 by WatchTime

BEHIND THE SCENES

The Perfect Face: Dial Making at Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe employs artisans who have mastered every specialty in the art of watchmaking, including dial making, at the brand’s subsidiary, Cadrans Flückiger in Saint-Imier. Here's a closer look.

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Aug 16, 2017 by Alexander Krupp

WATCH REVIEW

War of the Worlds: IWC Pilot Worldtimer vs. Montblanc Orbis Terrarum

Two world-time watches — the IWC Pilot's Watch Worldtimer and the Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum — duke it out on the wrist in this comparative review from the WatchTime archives.

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Aug 14, 2017 by Martina Richter

WATCH REVIEW

Pure & Simple: Patek Philippe Calatrava vs. Lange Saxonia

We take a look at two beautiful, vintage inspired watches, the Patek Philippe Calatrava and the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia, in this comparison test.

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Aug 13, 2017 by Jens Koch

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