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.

WatchTime.com’s Top 10 Watch Reviews and Tests

Watch Tests and Watch Reviews, all taken from the print edition of WatchTime magazine, are among our most popular features on Watchtime.com. Here’s a look back at the watches our readers were most excited to see us put to the test in recent years. Below we count down our most popular watch tests and watch...

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Feb 9, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

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

Escapement Watch Review: The Bulgari Octo Chronograph

Not long ago, Angus Davies had the opportunity to get “hands-on” with the Bulgari Octo Chronograph. His in-depth review of the timepiece, which originally appeared on his Escapement watch blog, discusses the many attributes of the Octo Chronograph, which features 110 surfaces and an impressive column-wheel chronograph movement.

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Feb 8, 2015 by Angus Davies

Why Do Comic Book Super-Heroes Never Have Time for Watches?

Every time a watch brand lands a deal with an actor or a studio, and every time a watch is prominently featured on screen, the online watch community immediately recognizes and responds to it. We know exactly which star wears what watch model — and also which ones immediately change their preferred watch brand as...

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Feb 7, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Fratello Friday: Everyone Needs at Least One, Right? My Top 5 Digital Watches

Perhaps it is a bit like cursing in a church when discussing digital watches on a site devoted primarily to luxury watches, but I am certain that everyone should own at least one.

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Feb 6, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

WatchTime’s Top 10 Watches to Watch… What Was Your Favorite?

Every week, we pick one watch to showcase in our “Watch to Watch” feature, which covers candidates from large, popular brands as well as smaller brands and independent watchmakers. Here we spotlight the most popular “Watches to Watch” of the past few years, based on page views. What are your personal favorite watches to watch?...

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Feb 4, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Monochrome Monday: Panerai Mare Nostrum Titanio 52mm Debuts at SIHH 2015

Panerai and the sea are eternally linked. Our friends at Monochrome-Watches note that this strong bond has been embedded within the DNA of the company from the start. The Panerai Marina Militare was the first truly underwater watch that was made for the Italian military divers to time accurately their operations during the WWII. Panerai is...

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Feb 2, 2015 by Frank Geelen

Escapement Watches Reviews the Bovet Récital 15

Angus Davies provides an in-depth review of the Bovet Récital 15, a watch launched last year by the Fleurier-based haute horlogerie brand founded in 1822 by Edouard Bovet. You can read more from Angus at his Escapement watch blog.

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Feb 1, 2015 by Angus Davies

Fratello Friday: 5 Top Watches in 5 Categories from SIHH 2015

SIHH 2015 has come and gone, and instead of immediately bringing you a “Top 5 Watches” or “Top 10 Watches” — which we will surely do later on, nevertheless — we at FratelloWatches thought it might be interesting to pick a top new watch release from SIHH 2015 in five different categories.

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Jan 30, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

Connoisseur vs. Watchmaker: Two Points of View on the Rolex Air-King Ref. 14010

Watch aficionado Rich Tyson, our special guest blogger, contributes this very different review of one of his own favorite timepieces, the Rolex Air-King Ref. 14010, in which he and a trained watchmaker each examine the watch from their own POV.

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Jan 28, 2015 by WatchTime

Dive Watch Wednesday: A (Very) Few Dive Watch Highlights from SIHH 2015

At last year’s SIHH, IWC launched a whopping 15 new Aquatimer models, and Cartier introduced its very first true dive watch, the Calibre de Cartier Diver. This year, at SIHH 2015, the dive watch pickings were rather slim in comparison.

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Jan 28, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Monochrome Watches at SIHH 2015: The Cartier Clé de Cartier

Anyone who has carved the snow on skis, hugged a turn’s line in a sports car, or caressed the slope of a woman’s back will appreciate the curves in the Clé de Cartier. Cartier’s iconic march of shapes, from Santos to Tank to Rontonde, arrives at a new simplicity of innovation, design and form.

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Jan 28, 2015 by Frank Geelen

Monochrome Watches SIHH 2015: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Double Flying Tourbillon

For 2015, Roger Dubuis focusses heavily on skeletonization, as becomes apparent with the introduction of the Excalibur Spider Double Flying Tourbillon. Prior to these new releases, every single watch had been produced according to the strict specifications of the Poinçon de Geneve, and the new models are no exception. The “Spider” offers exceptional Horological techniques,...

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Jan 28, 2015 by Frank Geelen

Close-Up: Seiko Ananta 100th Anniversary Chronograph

The Seiko company was founded in 1881, produced its first pocketwatches in 1895, its first alarm clocks in 1899, and its first wristwatches in 1913. That means that 2013 marked 100 years of Seiko wristwatches, and the Japanese company marked the milestone with a special version of its Seiko Ananta Chronograph. In this article from...

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Jan 27, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Escapement Watch Review: Zenith El Primero 410

Angus Davies, on his Escapement watch blog, reviews the limited edition Zenith El Primero 410. The watch contains the legendary self-winding El Primero fully integrated chronograph movement. This particular model includes a full calendar and moon-phase indication. As I held the new Zenith El Primero 410 in my hands, it felt reassuringly familiar. Like many admirers...

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Jan 27, 2015 by Angus Davies

Monochrome Watches SIHH 2015: A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down in Pink Gold

If you ask collectors to name the best ever chronograph, you’ll probably get 2 or 3 recurring answers: Rolex Daytona, Omega Speedmaster and A. Lange & Söhne Datograph. For sure, the two first watches are iconic and highly interesting. However, on our Monochrome-Watches blog, we say that when it comes to Haute Horlogerie matters and technically advanced movements, the one and...

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Jan 27, 2015 by Brice Goulard

Escapement Watch Review: IWC Ingenieur Dual Time

Angus Davies provides an in-depth review of the IWC Ingenieur Dual Time. This recently launched watch is equipped with a GMT function, proving highly useful for today’s battle weary business traveler. You can read more from Angus on his Escapement watch blog.

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Jan 26, 2015 by Angus Davies

Monochrome Monday: Introducing the Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Annuel

Recently on our Monochrome-Watches blog, we introduced you to some models of Montblanc’s new Heritage Chronométrie collection, like the ExoTourbillon and Dual Time. This new collection also comprises a variety of calendar watches, such as the Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Annuel Vasco da Gama, which comes in a gold and a steel version. The timepiece is imbued with a number of symbolic...

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Jan 26, 2015 by Frank Geelen

Monochrome Watches Review: Gustafsson & Sjögren Aurora

The Aurora Borealis, AKA the ‘Northern Lights’ are a natural display of light found on the northern hemisphere. If you’ve had the chance to witness them first-hand you’ll know, they are nothing short of spectacular. Streaks of blue, green, purple and yellow light shooting across the sky in mesmerizing fashion. The same effect is achieved...

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Jan 25, 2015 by Frank Geelen

Escapement Watch Review: Baume & Mercier Capeland 10107

Angus Davies, on his Escapement watch blog, provides an in-depth “hands-on” review of the Baume & Mercier Capeland 10107, a watch featuring a worldtimer function, presented in a luxurious 18-carat red gold case.

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Jan 25, 2015 by Angus Davies

Monochrome Watches: Introducing the Updated Edition Oris Aquis Depth Gauge

Oris is known for its rugged, sporty tool-watches. The Aquis is famous within the watch diving community – a collection that includes some interesting, technical, well finished but affordable tools to be used under the deep salt waters. One is particularly noticeable because it includes a clever mechanical depth gauge. On our Monochrome-Watches blog we look at this watch;...

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Jan 24, 2015 by Brice Goulard

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