Watches

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: RGM 151-COE “Corps of Engineers”

RGM makes some very interesting watches in the U.S.A. — two of which have a clear historical connection to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pocketwatches from the World War I era: the 801-COE and 151-COE “Corps of Engineers,” the latter of which will be this article’s focus.

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Aug 6, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Adding Versatility in Size, Citizen Debuts 37mm Promaster

Citizen has mastered its creation of water-resistant timepieces in the decades since the debut of the Parawater in 1959, followed by the release of the Promaster collection in 1989. Gaining renown over the years, the Promaster collection is a flagship of Citizen’s dive models, balancing complex functionality with streamlined design. In its latest development of...

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Jun 5, 2023 by WatchTime

FEATURE

What’s Old is New Again: 9 Watches with Bronze Cases

We shine a spotlight on bronze, that most ancient of new case materials, and showcase a selection of watch brands that are using it in their new models, including Panerai, IWC, Zenith, and a number of luxury dive watch brands.

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Aug 3, 2017 by Martina Richter

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Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Stowa Flieger Klassik 40 Baumuster B

The Stowa Flieger Klassik 40 Baumuster B is a limited-edition anniversary model named for the Baumuster B design of the B-Uhr watches, known for their complex dials with a smaller inner ring denoting the hour from 1 o’clock to 12 o'clock and a larger outer ring displaying minutes from 5 to 55. Here we compare this modern homage watch with its 1940s inspiration.

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Jul 23, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

Dive Watch Wednesday: Reviewing the Seiko Prospex “Sumo” 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

In this detailed dive watch article, we take a closer look at the limited edition, anniversary watch from Seiko, the Seiko Prospex “Sumo."

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Jul 19, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Review: Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph

In this feature we take a look at the Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph, with its two central elapsed-time flyback hands; original photos provided by Zuckerfabrik Fotodesign.

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Jul 19, 2017 by Martina Richter

FEATURE

How it Works: Casio Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10

Just about every smartwatch has functionalities that are useful in recording and tracking physical activity — but only Casio has produced a watch specifically engineered for the rough-and-tumble of the great outdoors. The Casio WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch is an Android Wear wrist device tested to military standards and outfitted with a plethora of functions for outdoors enthusiasts.

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Jun 27, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Bulgari Bulgari Solotempo

Of all the classic watches designed by Gérald Genta, the Bulgari Bulgari is, to me, the most interesting, with its minimalist Bauhaus look and engraved outer bezel. Here we compare the original Bulgari Bulgari, and its predecessor, the digital Bulgari Roma, to the modern day watch with a mechanical Solotempo movement.

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Jun 25, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

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Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Bulova Moon Watch

One of the more interesting historically inspired watches of the past few years has been the Bulova Moon Watch — a vintage re-creation of a 1971 Bulova prototype worn by astronaut Dave Scott during the Apollo 15 space mission. We compare and contrast the vintage piece and the modern one.

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May 28, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Breitling Superocean Heritage II

For a brand most famous for its aviation watches, Breitling has been no stranger over the past 60 years to branching outside its usual airborne comfort zone. It all began in 1957 with the release of a dive watch constructed to compete with some of that era’s greats, the original Breitling Superocean. Here we compare the modern Superocean Heritage II to its vintage inspiration.

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May 14, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

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Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Oris Big Crown 1917

We take a look at the new Oris Big Crown 1917 and compare it to its vintage predecessor — a pocketwatch-converted wristwatch for pilots made 100 years ago and only recently discovered in the Oris watch archives.

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May 7, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

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Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary 1957-2017

Introduced at Baselworld 2017, the Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary 1957-2017 is an homage watch that goes back to the roots of the brand’s Flagship series. We compare this contemporary dress watch with the 1950s watches that inspired it.

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Apr 30, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

BASELWORLD 2017:

Seiko Presage Enamel Collection: 4 New Models Debut (Updated with US-Prices)

The first wave of Seiko Presage models, introduced last year, included two limited-edition pieces with enamel dials. These four new references, which make their debut at Baselworld 2017, are the first non-limited Presage watches with enamel dials.

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Mar 30, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

Bauhaus Travelers: Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Horograph and BR 03-92 Horolum (Updated with Prices)

Bell & Ross, renowned for its aircraft cockpit clock-inspired watch designs, has turned to the clean lines, right angles, and function-first aesthetics of the Bauhaus school to inspire two new timepieces, both of which debuted at Baselworld 2017: The BR 03-92 Horograph and BR 03-92 Horolum.

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Mar 27, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

Saving the Sharks: Oris Hammerhead Limited Edition (Update with Live Pictures)

Oris, which has been making divers' watches since the 1960s, and which has a stated mission to protect endangered marine species, has set out to combat the threat of the world's declining shark population with the release of a new watch at Baselworld, the Oris Hammerhead Limited Edition.

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Mar 26, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

Raymond Weil’s Tribute to the Les Paul Gibson Guitar

A new piece in Raymond Weil's Freelancer collection celebrates the spirit of Gibson's iconic Les Paul guitar and its role in the history of rock 'n' roll. Here's what you need to know about the Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph "Gibson Les Paul."

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Mar 26, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

New Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatics Cruise in at Under $1,000

Arriving at Baselworld this year are four new editions to Alpina’s Startimer Pilot Collection. Alpina hopes to again effectively update its popular Startimer Pilot Automatic, one of its most popular models, with a new dial design, new case options, and prices under $1,000.

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Mar 25, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

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Nomos Launches New Club Campus Series at Baselworld 2017

While Nomos Glashütte has always been a fan favorite among younger watch aficionados, this year at Baselworld the brand is taking its contemporary and bright-eyed designs a step further, to bring forth a series specially meant to commemorate the milestones of youth. Here is what you need to know about the Nomos Club Campus Series.

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Mar 23, 2017 by WatchTime

BASELWORLD 2017:

Grand Seiko’s Next Big Step: The Premium Brand Gets More Independent

More big news from this year's Baselworld: Seiko has announced its decision to treat its flagship luxury brand, Grand Seiko, as an independent entity, seven years after its global launch.

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Mar 23, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

BASELWORLD 2017

One Hand, 120 Hours: Introducing the MeisterSinger Circularis Power Reserve

Famed single-hand brand MeisterSinger is expanding its premium Circularis collection with the introduction of the Circularis Power Reserve. The new addition, available in four color variations, features the brand’s newly developed, hand-wound MSH02 movement with an impressive 120-hour power reserve.

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Mar 22, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

A New Milestone for Quartz Technology

Global Launch of Longines Conquest V.H.P

Longines has leveraged its outstanding expertise in quartz technology to create the ultimate high-precision wristwatch: the all-new Conquest V.H.P. This collection constitutes another milestone in the history of quartz timepieces, successfully incorporating many features of today’s smart connected watches, such as ultra-precision, technical sophistication and a sporty feel, without any of the drawbacks, and all...

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Mar 20, 2017 by WatchTime

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