Wempe

Testing the Sinn 240 St GZ Against the Wempe Iron Walker Tide Automatic

This article was originally published in the May/June 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Photos by Sinn, Wempe and Martina Richter. According to the tide calendar, high tide will reach its peak shortly before 10 o’clock this morning. That would be a good time for a swim. It’s late summer and the water in the...

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Jul 7, 2023 by Martina Richter

Sponsored: Swiss Utility, Urban Adventure— The Victorinox Journey 1884 Automatic

Since its inception in 1884, Swiss watchmaker Victorinox has epitomized utilitarian excellence, most notably with the creation of its iconic Swiss Army Knife. Steeped in history and renowned for its commitment to no-nonsense functionality, since entering into horology in 1989 Victorinox has seamlessly transitioned its expertise in tool manufacturing to the world of watches, today...

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Dec 8, 2023 by WatchTime

Precise & Precious: Wempe Introduces Marine Chronometers designed by Tim Heywood

The production of marine chronometers is part of Wempe’s watchmaking tradition. Since 1905, the Hamburg-based company has equipped seagoing vessels with these special timepieces, whose great precision is unaffected by rough seas and ever-changing temperatures. Wempe’s “unified chronometer,” housed in a classic case, has been manufactured (and continuously refined) for the last 80 years. In...

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Mar 7, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Wempe Glashütte Adds New Rubber Straps to Iron Walker Collection

Three years ago, Wempe Glashütte I/SA introduced the Iron Walker, a contemporary sports watch collection with integrated bracelet. Since then, the collection has grown and includes several complications and variations, such as a chronograph, a GMT timepiece, and a diver’s watch. The company is now adding rubber straps for the Iron Walker Automatic Diver, Iron...

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Feb 8, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

Introducing the Wempe X Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Signature Collection

Wempe is launching a series of exclusive watches in collaboration with well-renowned watch manufacturers to create its newest collection, the aptly named Wempe Signature Collection. The strictly limited partnership models are based off some of the most classic references in the watch world, and kicking off the series is a watch produced in partnership with...

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Nov 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Watch Collecting 101: How to Clean Your Watch and Strap at Home

With the holiday season approaching, and many of our watches undoubtedly in need of a good sprucing up, we at WatchTime spoke with a few watch and watch-strap cleaning experts, to help our readers keep their wristwear shining in a few easy steps at home. We spoke with Michael Ryan, Vice President of Watches of...

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Dec 6, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Steel Power: Reviewing the Wempe Glashütte I/SA Iron Walker Automatic

The new, third line of watches from Wempe embodies current trends with its integrated steel construction and blue dial. The Iron Walker Automatic is not only a certified chronometer, but also a robust and elegant everyday companion. Inspired by the image of steel construction workers nonchalantly taking their lunch break while perched atop a girder...

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Oct 26, 2021 by Martina Richter

Wempe Celebrates 40 Years on 5th Avenue with New Chopard Alpine Eagle Wempe 5th Avenue Edition

2020 is a year full of anniversaries for German-founded watch-and-jewelery retailer Wempe. The dawn of the decade marks 20 years since the launch of its By Kim Jewelry collection; 30 years with Ruediger Albers at the helm of the U.S. division of Wempe as President, and most importantly, 40 years of the brand’s presence in...

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Dec 7, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Wempe Glashütte Debuts New Integrated-Bracelet Iron Walker Collection

This week, German Jeweler Wempe unveiled its latest collection under the in-house Wempe Glashütte label, bringing forth the latest addition to the burgeoning luxury-sports watch market — the Iron Walker collection. The new family capitalizes on a growing trend and demand for integrated-bracelet steel sports watches, offering 16 total new models divided into four distinct...

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May 28, 2020 by Caleb Anderson