Watches

How to Make a Perfect Watch: An Insider’s Look at F.P. Journe, Part 4

Every watchmaker interested in precision has to deal with the same four major issues. If all four of these issues could be resolved, one would obtain the perfect watch. But like the Perpetual Movement or the Fountain of Youth, this quest for the Holy Grail is not achievable in our lifetime. But this does not...

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Aug 28, 2015 by Advertising Department

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

Hamilton Pan Europ H-30

We showcase the Hamilton Pan Europ H-30; this watch debuted recently with a modern-day movement boasting an 80-hour power reserve.

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Jul 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Star Time: 13 Celebrity-Branded Sports Watches

We list 13 celebrity watches - including the Hublot King Power “D-Wade" and RM 27-01 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal - developed in honor of, and named for, their famous representatives.

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Jun 11, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Dive Watch Wednesday: Hands-on with ZRC Grands Fonds 300

In this dive watch review, we take a look at ZRC's re-edition of the Grands Fonds 300. Here's what you need to know about this rather unique looking diver from the past with the crown positioned a 6 o’clock.

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Jun 10, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Fratello Classics: My Top 10 Chronograph Watch Movements; What Are Yours?

A while back, I wrote an article on my top 5 iconic chronograph watches. Some of you readers wondered why Zenith wasn’t in there. Quite simply, it didn’t make my personal Top 5. However, I do love the Zenith El Primero movement, and think that its reputation as a great chronograph caliber is well-earned. So,...

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Jun 6, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

Dive Watch Wednesday: The Return of the ZRC Grands Fonds 300

We review the reintroduction of the rather unique-looking French dive watch, the ZRC Grands Fonds 300.

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Jun 3, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Getting to Know Nomos: 6 Important Nomos Watches

As the Nomos watch brand becomes more prominent in the U.S., we offer six Nomos watches - like the Nomos Metro Datum Gangreserve and the Nomos Zürich Weltzeit - that you should become familiar with.

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Jun 3, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Close-Up: 5 Grand Seiko Watches That Pay Homage to 1964 Classic

We review five new Seiko models that pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Grand Seiko from 1964.

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Jun 2, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Watch Insider’s Top 10 Watches Under €10K With In-House Movements

Top 10 list reveals which watch brands offer affordable models with in-house movements. Included are brands such as Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, Zenith and others.

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May 26, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider: My Top 10 Swatch Watches Of The Year

WatchTime writer reveals his top 10 Swatch watches - including such models as the Skybond, Nitespeed and Swatch Sistem51 - from the brand's recent releases.

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May 22, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Close-Up: Baume & Mercier Promesse Ladies’ Watch Collection

Baume & Mercier has been turning to its extensive watch archives to inspire its recent men’s watch collections, such as the Clifton. Last year, the Swiss brand launched a new watch line for ladies that takes its aesthetic cues from past models. The new Baume & Mercier Promesse, now in stores for Mother’s Day, is...

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May 8, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Watch Test: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Navy SEALs

Read about the results of our in-depth watch test of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Automatic Navy SEALs watch.

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May 6, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider: 17 Ultra-Technical Timepieces

On my blog, Watch-Insider.com, I assembled this list of 17 “techie” watches, all released within the past few years, that have most fascinated me in the area of technical innovation and watchmaking prowess. This list of ultra-technical watches will be updated whenever we stumble upon a new extraordinary watch. Here are 17, with photos and...

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May 6, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Visconti’s See-Through Watch

In 2013, to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Italian luxury-pen maker Visconti took a page out of Montblanc’s book: it launched a watch line. It’s a natural diversification for the brand, Visconti founder Dante Del Vecchio says: “The pen and the watch are the only universally acknowledged jewelry for a man.”

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May 2, 2015 by Joe Thompson

Close-Up: Omega Speedmaster “Grey Side of the Moon”

To accompany its "Dark Side of the Moon'" collection, Omega launched the Speedmaster “Grey Side of the Moon”; a watch fashioned from ceramic and platinum that was inspired by the lunar dust that captured the footprints of the Apollo astronauts in the iconic images beamed back to Earth. This close-up reveals what you need to know.

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Apr 27, 2015 by WatchTime

Fratello Classics: 5 Vintage Watches For the Budget-Minded Aficionado

WatchTime contributor presents five vintage watches for collector's on a budget, including Seiko's 5 Sports Speed-Timer "Bullhead", Omega's Seamaster Chronostop and others.

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Apr 21, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

The Rolex Cellini Collections: Here’s What You Need to Know

Rolex recently launched three new and distinctive Cellini families at Baselworld. Here's what you need to know about these elegant timepieces.

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Apr 17, 2015 by WatchTime

Dive Watch Wednesday: Red Alert – Underwater with the Tissot Seastar 1000

For this week’s Dive Watch Wednesday column, let’s put aside the question of how many mechanical dive watches are actually being used for diving today. Let’s instead assume that most of them are in fact being used for this intended purpose, and focus on the aspect of functionality.

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Apr 17, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Brand to Watch: Aerowatch and the Aerowatch Renaissance Orange Tornado

Aerowatch is a small brand with a big history. At Baselworld 2015, the Jura-based brand debuted the Renaissance Orange Tornado, a new skeletonized watch with bright accents on the dial. It’s worth taking a look at both where this watch company comes from and what it’s doing today. Here’s the Aerowatch story behind the Renaissance...

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Apr 16, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Alpina’s Alpiner 4 Collection: Six Affordable Swiss Sports Watches

In 1938, Alpina launched the original “Alpina 4,” which the brand claimed was the “first modern Swiss sports watch.” That vintage timepiece was the inspiration for the sporty Alpiner 4 collection, released by Alpina in 2014, which includes a chronograph and a GMT watch, both powered by automatic Swiss mechanical movements and priced well under...

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Apr 15, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

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