WatchTime Blog

Welcome to WatchTime’s blog – the watch collector’s daily resource for the latest news on watches and the watch industry. Here, the WatchTime editorial team and other contributors from top watch blogs and online watch magazines post reviews of new watch models, news from the watch industry, reports from watch collector events, and much more.

From Monochrome Watches

Hands-On Review: Patek Philippe 5270 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Blue

We review the Patek Philippe 5270 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Blue that comes equipped with Patek's in-house movement, Caliber CH 29-535 PS Q, a 32-mm manually wound engine that is impressive not only because of its complications, but also because of the quality of its finishing.

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Sep 5, 2017 by Brice Goulard

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

Taking the Bull by the Horns: A Guide to Vintage Bullhead Chronographs

Since the late 1990s, producing large watches has been an enduring trend, undoubtedly spurred by the success of Panerai. Obviously, watches with larger case sizes were around earlier than that, but the Florentine brand was the first to attain huge, worldwide popularity with its oversized timepieces — with the help of a few Hollywood icons,...

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Sep 4, 2017 by Balazs Ferenczi

FEATURE

Buyer Beware: The Rise of Counterfeit Luxury Watches on the Internet

Looking for cheap watches on the internet? Better think twice before making that purchase. In this in-depth feature from the WatchTime archives, we explore how sales of these counterfeit watches are hurting both collectors and the watch industry.

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Sep 1, 2017 by Joe Thompson

FROM FRATELLO WATCHES

My 7 Most Iconic Chronograph Watches; What are Yours?

Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer offers up a personal list of Seven Iconic Chronograph Watches, including the TAG Heuer Carrera and the Rolex Daytona.

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Aug 29, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

From Fratello Watches

My Top 5 Vintage Patek Philippe Watches

Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer reveals his top five vintage Patek Philippe watches, including the Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 3700/1A and the Patek Philippe World Time Reference 2523.

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Aug 10, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

FROM FRATELLO WATCHES

Top 3 Rolex GMT-Master Watches

Historically the watch of Pan-Am pilots and NASA astronauts, the Rolex GMT-Master could even be found on the wrist of Tom Selleck in "Magnum: P.I." Here, our Fratello Friday writer shares with us three of his favorite Rolex GMT-Master models.

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Jul 21, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

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

From Fratellowatches

Top 5 Moon-Phase Watches

WatchTime contributor showcases five moon-phase watches, with models from Arnold & Son, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe and others.

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Jul 18, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

5 Affordable Rolex Watches for New Collectors

This WatchTime feature covers the five most popular Rolex watch models that are available now and that offer accessible (for Rolex, that is) prices for collectors of all ages.

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Jul 10, 2017 by WatchTime

1960s FLASHBACK:

5 Watch Brands We’ve Seen on “Mad Men”

AMC's hit period drama series "Mad Men" wrapped up its award-winning run in 2015, but some people are still discovering the show and the array of vintage timepieces that its characters were wearing across the show's seven seasons. Here are five iconic watch brands that we've identified on the wrists of the show's characters.

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Jun 27, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Kicking Off Couture 2017: 6 Las Vegas Watches for High Rollers

Check out these six watches - including the Christophe Claret 21 Blackjack and the Bell & Ross BR01 Casino - inspired by Sin City and its games of chance.

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Jun 2, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Bang for the Buck

Five Montblanc Watches Under $5,000

Here are five affordable Montblanc watches, all priced under $5,000.00, for your consideration, including the Montblanc TimeWalker Collection Voyager UTC and the Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Collection Moonphase.

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Apr 13, 2017 by WatchTime

From Watch-Insider.com:

Vintage Style: 10 Modern Re-Editions of Vintage Watches

With many brands in the watch world releasing modern takes on old classics, our Watch Insider lists his personal choices for 10 of the best of these re-editions that have debuted within recent years. He includes watches from brands like Alpina, TAG Heuer, Jaeger-LeCoultre and others.

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Mar 9, 2017 by Alexander Linz

From Fratello Watches

Omega Launches Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” Limited Edition

It is with great pride that we introduce you to the Omega Speedmaster Professional Speedy Tuesday limited edition to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Speedy Tuesday. Limited to 2012 pieces, referring to the year when it all started. For the very first time, Omega is offering this watch only via their own website.

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Jan 10, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

WATCH REVIEW

Hands-On with the Tudor Pelagos

In this dive watch review, we take a look at the Tudor Pelagos, a 500-meter water-resistant dive watch featuring a light-weight, brushed titanium case and bracelet.

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Dec 16, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

BANG FOR THE BUCK

Five Baume & Mercier Watches Under $5,000

Known for producing beautiful, Swiss-made watches at accessible prices, we take a look here are five Baume & Mercier watches we can recommend, each available for less than $5,000. Included are the Clifton Small Seconds 10054, the Capeland Chronograph 10066 and others.

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Dec 5, 2016 by WatchTime

Bang for the Buck

5 Affordable TAG Heuer Watches for New Collectors

We take a look at five TAG Heuer models that are available in stores now at accessible prices, including the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 Auto Chrono and the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 6.

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Dec 2, 2016 by WatchTime

Bang for the Buck

Five Affordable Hamilton Watches for New Collectors

Here are five Hamilton watch models, including the Pan Europ Auto, we can recommend for new collectors.

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Nov 3, 2016 by WatchTime

Bang for the Buck

5 Affordable Breitling Watches for New Collectors

We list five affordable Breitling watches - including the Breitling Colt Automatic, the Breitling Super Avenger II Chronograph and the Breitling Superocean 42 - that are in stores now.

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Oct 13, 2016 by WatchTime

Bang for the Buck

Five Affordable Zenith Watches for New Collectors

Five Zenith watches, including the El Primero 36,000 VpH and the Pilot Big Date Special, recommended for new collectors.

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Oct 7, 2016 by WatchTime

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