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.

Bremont’s Victory Watch and Flagship Boutique

Bremont has collaborated with The National Museum of the Royal Navy to create a limited edition watch made with original parts of the HMS Victory, the oldest serving warship still to be in commission. The watch is available in rose gold or stainless steel. To celebrate the launch of the watch, an event was held...

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Aug 1, 2012 by WatchTime

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

Omega House Opens for Olympic Games

Omega, official timekeeper of the 2012 Olympic Games, recently opened the doors to the Omega House, located in the Soho area of London. The House of St. Barnabas, a historic building, was remodeled to be used for OMEGA events and parties and will act as a private club during The Games. Each room was inspired...

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Jul 31, 2012 by WatchTime

Fast and Curious: WatchTime Behind the Wheel of the BMW M6

Yesterday a contingent of WatchTime staffers paid a visit to BMW North America at its HQ in northern New Jersey. In between business meetings, prepared presentations, and question-and-answer sessions about the luxury wriswatch and luxury automobile worlds (BMW is an official partner in WatchTime’s Inside Basel-Geneva collector events), several of us, including your humble digital...

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Jul 27, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Graham Welcomes Steven Liquorish

Racer Steven Liquorish has joined the Graham team as a brand ambassador, a fitting choice for Graham’s racing-themed watches.

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Jul 25, 2012 by WatchTime

Angular Momentum & Manu Propria’s Akhal-Teke Timepiece

Angular Momentum & Manu Propria have added a new timepiece to their Verre Églomisé Animal Collection.

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Jul 25, 2012 by WatchTime

A. Lange & Söhne Sponsors F.A. Lange Excellence Award

For the third time in a row, A. Lange & Söhne is sponsoring the F.A. Lange Excellence Award, which involves eight young watchmakers from Austria, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the USA vying for a prize of 10,000 euros. The participants have to construct a date display on the basis of an ETA 6498...

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Jul 24, 2012 by WatchTime

Hublot Opens Second Boutique in Shanghai

Hublot has just opened its second boutique in Shanghai, China. The boutique is located on Shanghai’s Nanjing West Road No.1079, an area known for its concentration of luxury brands.

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Jul 24, 2012 by WatchTime

LeDIX Furtif by Celsius X VI II

After five years in development, Celsius X VI II has released LeDIX Furtif, a mechanical mobile phone. This timepiece/cellphonefeatures an off-center tourbillon and the “Remontage Papillon,” a system housed in the hinge of the phone, providing the watch movement with an additional three hours’ power reserve with each opening. The case is made of all black carbon...

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Jul 23, 2012 by WatchTime

Grieb & Benzinger Designs Custom-Made Polaris

Grieb & Benzinger has made a custom version of its Polaris watch (from their 2011 Boutique Collection) at the request of an Arabian watch collector and horse enthusiast. The watch collector wanted the timepiece to match his saddle, especially made for him, as well as his made-to-measure riding boots and the steel parts of the riding harness.

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Jul 23, 2012 by WatchTime

Randy Jackson’s Timepieces Line Debuts

Watchtime recently met with “American Idol’s” Randy Jackson to discuss his new watch brand, Timepieces by Randy Jackson. The brand debuts today, with TV retailer HSN. The collection includes six categories (Contemporary Classics, Automatics, Sport, Ceramic, Couture and Limited Edition) in men’s, women’s, and unisex styles, with prices ranging from $99 to $499 and limited-edition...

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Jul 20, 2012 by WatchTime

Laurent Ferrier’s Galet Micro-Rotor Now a Certified Chronometer

Laurent Ferrier’s Galet Micro-Rotor has been officially certified as a chronometer by the Besancon Observatory. Upon passing several tests performed by ISO3159 (16 days of continuous testing in 5 positions and at 3 different temperatures), the Galet Micro-Rotor received the official title of “Bulletin de marche au Chronomètre.” Its in-house mico-rotor calibre, inspired by A.L. Breguet’s natural escapement,...

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Jul 20, 2012 by WatchTime

Audemars Piguet’s Heliport Ad Campaign

Audemars Piguet is doing something a little different with their advertising. For a second year, Audemars Piguet is running a “domination program” with Roaring Thunder Media in which they’ll be featured on all interior and exterior signage, as well as on a digital monitor at New York City’s East 34th Street Heliport.

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Jul 19, 2012 by WatchTime

American Idol’s Randy Jackson Hangs With WatchTime

“American Idol” star Randy Jackson — avid WatchTime reader and owner of a watch collection that spans more than 500 pieces — chatted with us this afternoon in New York City, a few days ahead of the launch of his own new watch brand, Timepieces by Randy Jackson, on HSN. Randy was kind enough to...

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Jul 18, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Baume & Mercier Adds Hampton Mini Timepieces

Baume & Mercier have introduced a new line of ladies’ mini timepieces to their Hampton Collection. These petite quartz watches have a 34.5 x 22mm case. In addition to the stainless steel bracelet, they will also be available with an alligator strap in a variety of colors.

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Jul 18, 2012 by WatchTime

Become a WatchTime Fan On Facebook And Receive a Free Buyers’ Guide 2012

With over 36,000 fans on Facebook WatchTime has become one of the world’s leading watch magazines on Facebook. And it has more fans than all its U.S. competitors combined. WatchTime also has more fans than most watch blogs. To celebrate this success WatchTime gives away its very popular Buyer’s Guide 2012 for free – to every...

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Jul 18, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Perrelet Releases Turbine Toxic Special Edition Timepiece

Perrelet continues its unique series of spinning turbine watches with the Turbine Toxic Special Edition. This watch bears the image of a skull and crossbones, visible when the 12-blade wheel spins, and is powered by Perrelet’s automatic P-331 Double Rotor movement. The men’s version is set with 210 diamonds (0.82 cts) and the ladies’ variation with 155 diamonds (0.59...

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Jul 17, 2012 by WatchTime

BRM’s Mak 44

WatchTime received an unexpected visit this week from Frederic Gasser of the French watch manufacturer BRM, who was anxious to show us the brand’s new timepiece, the Mak 44. It features a case made of Makrolon — according to Gasser, the material used in the windshields of racecars — and a skeletonized movement visible through...

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Jul 17, 2012 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin’s Black Sea

Ulysse Nardin unveiled a new addition to its Marine Diver collection, the Black Sea. It features a 42 hour power reserve indicator, oversized small seconds register, and a large date display. In keeping with its aquatic theme, the Black Sea’s dial and strap are decorated with a wave pattern. The case is water resistant to 200...

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Jul 13, 2012 by WatchTime

Surfer Yadin Nicol Joins G-Shock as Brand Ambassador

Casio America has added professional surfer Yadin Nicol as an official G-Shock brand ambassador. Originally from Austraila, he has become well known in America, Europe, and Japan. After completing a successful 2011 season on the qualifying tour, surf enthusiasts are predicting a ‘Rookie of The Year’ crown at the end of the 2012 World Tour.

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Jul 13, 2012 by WatchTime

Saint Honore’s New Royal Coloseo

Saint Honore is releasing a new version of its Royal Coloseo, featuring Saint Honore’s “Eclair” finish on the diamond-covered bezel. The chapter ring has Roman numerals and eight diamonds enclosing a mother-of-pearl dial center , and the crown is topped by a black onyx, the signature of the Coloseo line.

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Jul 12, 2012 by WatchTime

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