Panda Dials

TAG Heuer Revs Up with a New Panda-Dialed Carrera Chronograph at Watches and Wonders 2024 (With Live Photos)

After celebrating its 60th anniversary last year, TAG Heuer’s legendary Carrera remains in the fast lane in 2024. The Carrera Chronograph unveiled at this year’s Watches and Wonders comes with a sought-after panda-dial layout referring to the historic 7753 SN – S stands for silver, N for noir – a reference launched at the end...

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Apr 12, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Pretty in Pink: Tudor Surprises with a New Execution of the Black Bay Chrono

In a surprising move just 12 days before Watches and Wonders 2024, Tudor yesterday announced the new Black Bay Chrono “Pink” which shines bright with a – well – pink dial. “A pink dial may seem unexpected at first, but going against the grain is part of Tudor’s core DNA,” the brand whose motto is...

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Mar 28, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Carl F. Bucherer Drops Two New Variations of Manero Flyback Chronographs

Even though time intervals are nowadays measured automatically down to a fraction of a second with the help of modern technologies, hardly any other function of the mechanical wristwatch offers enthusiasts such a joy as starting, stopping and restarting a chronograph. They appreciate the hands-on live effect created by the precise mechanism, which – similar...

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Dec 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

TAG Heuer Honors the Chinese Year of the Dragon with Two Carrera Chronographs

TAG Heuer is welcoming the Chinese Year of the Dragon with two limited editions of its classic Carrera chronographs, featuring vibrant red accents associated with Chinese festivities. The 42mm diameter cases, available in stainless steel and 18k rose gold, channel the early style of the iconic Carrera with polished piston-style pushers, a large crown, and...

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Dec 1, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sinn Spezialuhren Adds Two 356 Klassik Flieger Models to Its Pilot’s Squad

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its popular 356 Traditional Chronograph, Sinn Spezialuhren is expanding the collection with two new pilot’s chronographs with a bicompax layout. They take to the skies in a 38.5mm bead-blasted stainless steel case, which is shock-resistant, low pressure resistant and pressure-resistant to 100 meters. These brand-typical qualities are combined with two...

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Sep 6, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Rolex Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Race with New Cosmograph Daytona

Drumroll please: Today, Rolex has unveiled a new variant of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, created to honor the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance motor race. Manufactured in white gold, the latest iteration of this legendary chronograph watch sports a dial with a classic “panda” layout, with the base being...

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Jun 10, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Breitling Ref. 765 AVI 1964 Re-Edition

In addition to the new 42mm version of the Classic AVI 42 released earlier this week, Breitling is launching a special limited edition ref. 765 AVI 1964 Re-Edition. This pilot’s watch collection was first introduced in 1953 as the ref. 765 AVI, also known as the “Co-Pilot,” and refined continuously throughout the ensuing years. It...

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Jun 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Back From the Seventies: Vulcain Drops Five New Chronographs

The name Vulcain is mainly associated with the legendary Cricket, an alarm watch that was introduced in 1947 and made history as the “President’s Watch” on the wrists of many US presidents. Now the traditional Swiss brand is giving new life to a chronograph from its archives, dubbed the Chronographs 1970’s. The 316L stainless steel...

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Apr 4, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Vacheron Constantin Speeds Up With the New Overseas Chronograph

Vacheron Constantin takes to the streets with the new Overseas Chronograph, a tribute to the golden age of motor races in the 1960s. Clad in stainless steel, the 42.5mm case offers pressure resistance up to 15 bars. It features a reverse Panda dial with black velvet finished subdials, all set against a silver-toned, sunburst finished...

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Feb 7, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC Presents the Portugieser Automatic and the Portugieser Chronograph

Without a doubt one of IWC’s most successful collections, the Portugieser has been a benchmark in the world of luxury watches for over 90 years. The iconic timepiece owes its name and origin to two Portuguese watch dealers who asked the Schaffhausen manufacture to create “precise, generously proportioned men’s wristwatches in steel cases.” The manufacture...

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Sep 24, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler