EXPERT ADVICE: Buying a Chronograph? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know 10 factors to consider when selecting a chronograph watch, to help make sure it suits your wants and your needs. We take a look at chronographs from brands like Jaeger LeCoultre, Omega, Baume & Mercier, Longines, Montblanc, Tag Heuer and others. Read the article Sep 26, 2019 by WatchTime
PROMOTION E.C.Andersson Releases New Model and New Jubilee Bracelet in Divers’ Collection Along with the cold, Scandinavian winds comes a new model from Scandinavian brand E.C.Andersson Watch Co: the Denise Arctic Sport. It features the same eye-catching, utilitarian design as other models in the company’s tool-watch collection, but this time with a matte white ceramic bezel and snow-white dial with contrasting black makers and hands. It is... Read the article Oct 17, 2019 by WatchTime
COUNTDOWN TO WTNY: Showing at WatchTime New York 2019: Akrivia AK-06 America’s largest luxury watch extravaganza, WatchTime New York, is returning for its fifth consecutive year at Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 25 – 26, 2019. This year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with 37 participating watch brands displaying their latest and greatest timepieces. Among these brands is Akrivia, which will... Read the article Sep 3, 2019 by Logan R. Baker
FEATURE: Antimagnetic or Bust? An In-Depth Look at the Progression of Silicon in Watchmaking It has been nearly 20 years since Ulysse Nardin introduced the world’s first timepiece using silicon components with the original Freak in 2001. That groundbreaking moment was the proverbial starting gun for a shift in how the watch industry approached movement production. It’s also raised questions on every side of the industry, from the enthusiast... Read the article Aug 10, 2019 by Logan R. Baker
BOOK EXCERPT When Rolex Went Quartz: A Tale of the 1970s In this excerpt from the book “Electrifying the Wristwatch,” by WatchTime contributor Lucien Trueb, we explore how mechanical-watch king Rolex dealt with the arrival of quartz in the 1970s. Read the article Aug 1, 2019 by WatchTime
TIMEPIECE TIMELINE: 25 Key Moments in the History of Oris Watches Oris is well-known for the use of a red winding rotor, which became a trademark of the brand in 2002. It's a symbol, the brand says, of the passion with which it manufactures mechanical wristwatches. What else can you tell your watch friends? Discover these 25 milestone moments in the history of Oris watches, from its founding in 1904 to the present day. Read the article May 18, 2019 by WatchTime
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. Read the article Apr 15, 2019 by WatchTime
PROFILE Ferrier’s Fine Finish: The Journey of Laurent Ferrier Laurent Ferrier grew up in a kind of watch paradise. As a boy returning after school to his family’s apartment in Geneva, he came face to face with exquisite timepieces every day. His father restored and repaired complicated watches and clocks in a workshop directly across from Vacheron Constantin. Here's the story of how he founded his own independent watch brand. Read the article Mar 11, 2019 by Norma Buchanan
From Fratello Watches 10 Classic Chronograph Movements FratelloWatches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer's lists his personal Top 10 chronograph movements, including the Patek Philippe CHR 29-535 PS Q, the TAG Heuer Caliber 1969, Zenith El Primero, and others. Read the article Aug 2, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer
PROFILE Kari On: Meet Horological Rockstar Kari Voutilainen A dozen years ago, Kari Voutilainen was a horological ghostwriter, working anonymously for various high-end watch brands. Except for the few, one-of-a-kind pieces he made under his own label, his work bore the names of others. Now he’s a watchmaking star. Read the article Aug 1, 2018 by WatchTime
Inside Watchmaking Leather and Lugs: The Making of a Hermès Watch Strap La Montre Hermès takes its leather goods as seriously as it does its watchmaking. In this WatchTime feature, we explore how a fine leather watch strap is crafted. Read the article Jun 27, 2018 by Gisbert Brunner
Pushing the Envelope: Five Unconventional Chronograph Watches From the Past Decade A growing number of chronographs have push-pieces in unorthodox places. Here, we present a list of five of the most interesting takes on the style from the past decade. In 2013, Omega introduced an updated version of its 1969 Bullhead watch, named for its asymmetric case with chrono buttons on top, which bears a (perhaps mild)... Read the article Jun 6, 2018 by Jay Deshpande
WATCH REVIEW Nomos Glashütte Tangente Neomatik Reviewed We examine the new Neomatik version of Nomos Glashütte’s familiar Tangente watch, now with an automatic in-house movement. Our review of the Nomos Glashutte Tangente Neomatik includes detailed specs and prices. Read the article May 7, 2018 by Martina Richter
FROM FRATELLO WATCHES Fratello’s “Alternative” Top 5 Pilots’ Watches Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer presents his list of "alternative" top five pilots' watches, including timepieces from brands like Hamilton, Sinn, Bremont and others. Read the article Dec 8, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer
WATCH TEST In The Balance: Zenith Espada vs. Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 3600 Two automatic watches with high-frequency movements, the Seiko Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 and Zenith Espada, square off in a battle of the fast-beat balances in this WatchTime piece by Martina Richter. Read the article Nov 22, 2017 by Martina Richter
INDUSTRY Who Owns What: A Guide to the Watch Groups We present here a guide to the major watch groups and their holdings, including Swatch Group, Richemont, LVMH, Kering Group, Seiko Group and others. Read the article Oct 12, 2017 by Jay Deshpande
WatchTime and The RealReal Host “Night of Experts” in Washington, DC Political discourse took a back seat to talk of fine watches and rare whiskies in our nation's capital last night as WatchTime joined the online luxury consignment house The RealReal in hosting its "Night of Experts" collectors' event in Washington, D.C. Read the article May 25, 2017 by WatchTime
SIHH 2017: Carbon Innovation: Panerai LAB-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech 3 Days – 49mm In 2015, Panerai ushered a new material into the watchmaking world with the launch of the Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech. At SIHH 2017, the brand went even more boldly experimental with the Panerai LAB-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech 3 Days - 49mm, which combines a Carbotech case with a deep black, light-absorbing dial and a lubrication-free mechanical movement. Read the article Feb 1, 2017 by Mark Bernardo
The Passing of a Watch World Giant Walter Lange, A. Lange & Söhne Founder, Has Died Walter Lange, who founded the Saxon luxury watch brand A. Lange & Söhne in 1994 at age 70, revitalizing the factory of his watchmaking ancestors, died yesterday at age 92. While no longer involved in the management of the company, he had still been serving as a brand ambassador and consultant, representing the brand at... Read the article Jan 18, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle
SIHH 2017 Preview: HYT’s First Pocketwatch is a Glowing Skull (Watch the Video) HYT unveiled its first skull-themed watch in 2015. At this year's SIHH watch salon in Geneva, the indie brand introduces the Skull Pocket, the first HYT watch to combine the skull motif with mechanical light technology. Read the article Jan 14, 2017 by Mark Bernardo
WATCH TO WATCH Hamilton ODC X-03: Space-Age Design with Hollywood Pedigree Hamilton Watch Co. has been a provider of timepieces to filmmakers and prop masters since one of its watches first graced the silver screen in 1951's The Frogmen. Now the Swiss brand with American roots announces the release of a new, futuristic watch designed by an Oscar-nominated production director: the Hamilton ODC X-03. Read the article Nov 17, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
