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.

Döttling’s Liberty Barcelona Watch Safe

Safe manufacturer Döttling has announced the Liberty Barcelona safe. Its design is inspired by the famous Barcelona Chair, created by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. The safe will be manufactured in a limited edition of 29 numbered pieces and will be available in the German and European security grades I-V depending on the security...

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Jun 25, 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

Swatch President Arlette Emch Announces Retirement

National Jeweler reports that the Swatch Group’s Arlette-Elsa Emch, president of the Swatch and CK brands, will retire from her post next month. (Click here for the article.) Emch joined the Swatch Group in 1992 and has managed the Swatch brand since 2009. For the Swatch Group’s official corporate bio of Emch, click here. FYI,...

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Jun 22, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Andy Murray Becomes Rado Ambassador

British tennis player Andy Murray, currently ranked fourth in the world, has signed an ambassador agreement with Swiss watch brand Rado. Joining Murray in the 2012 Spring/Summer season will be Rado’s D-Star 200 Collection. The Rado D-Star 200 Automatic with blue high-tech ceramic is also the official tournament watch of the Aegon Championships.

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Jun 22, 2012 by WatchTime

Hublot’s King Power Miami Heat Chronograph

With the NBA Finals heating up, it’s the perfect time to take a look at Hublot’s King Power Miami Heat Chronograph. The watch is cased in 18-carat King Gold (a special alloy of gold and 5% platinum) with a black skeleton dial on a black rubber strap, and features a special 28-minute central counter that...

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Jun 21, 2012 by WatchTime

G-Shock Launches Its 6th In4mation Collaboration

G-Shock and Hawaiian-based lifestyle brand In4mation have announced a sixth installment of their collaborative timepieces, the GLX150X-7. This limited edition watch is an extension of the redesigned G-LIDE series with a large case design, and offers Tide and Moon Graph functions. This limited-edition G-Shock x In4mation watch will be available July 2012 for $110 at Macy’s, Tourneau,...

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Jun 20, 2012 by WatchTime

ArtyA’s Werewolf Watch

Watch brand ArtyA has launched the “Son of a Gun” collection, a line of watches containing real bullets. Among the pieces in the collection is the “Werewolf,” which contains a cut-up silver bullet. According to Artya, it was hand forged on the night of a full moon and rubbed with garlic. It looks like it can...

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Jun 19, 2012 by WatchTime

Simon Baker is Longines’ Newest Ambassador

At this year’s Prix de Diane, Longines introduced The Mentalist’s Simon Baker as their “Ambassador of Elegance.” This is the second year in a row Longines partners with the 2,100-meter horse racing event. Longines also unveiled its new line, the Saint-Imier Collection, at the event.

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Jun 18, 2012 by WatchTime

Hublot Presents Exclusive Big Bang Ferrari Watch China Limited Edition

At the Ferrari Racing Days event in Shanghai, Hublot announced the Big Bang Ferrari Watch China Limited Edition. The watch is limited to 50 pieces, and is exclusively available to watch collectors in Greater China. The watch incorporates Hublot’s “Magic Gold,” a scratch-resistent 18-carat gold.

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Jun 18, 2012 by WatchTime

New UTS 1000M GMT

UTS has announced a new version of their 1000M GMT with limited Blue dial. The watch has a 43mm case and is powered by an ETA 2893-2 Swiss Movement. The price of the watch is $3150.

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Jun 15, 2012 by WatchTime

Longines is the Official Watch of the 2012 Belmont Stakes

Swiss watch brand Longines partnered this past weekend with the New York Racing Association, Inc. to serve as the Official Watch and Preferred Partner of the 144th running of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the prestigious Triple Crown, on June 9, 2012 at Belmont Park. During the winner’s circle presentations, Longines awarded watches...

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Jun 14, 2012 by WatchTime

Panerai Opens Boutique in La Jolla, California

Officine Panerai has opened another Southern California boutique in La Jolla, CA, at 1137 Prospect Street, across from the Pacific Ocean and La Valencia Hotel. The boutique will offer a selection of limited edition watches, with a focus on models fitted with movements exclusively manufactured by Officine Panerai. Panerai-La Jolla joins existing U.S. boutiques in Bal...

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Jun 14, 2012 by WatchTime

EBEL 100 Special Edition

EBEL has introduced a special edition of their EBEL 100 watch, now with color straps. The EBEL 100 was launched last year to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the brand. The 2012 Special Edition EBEL 100 comes in three colors: Electric Blue, Deep Green, and Strong Grey. They will be released this fall and retail...

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Jun 14, 2012 by WatchTime

WatchTime Now on Nook

We are excited to announce that WatchTime is now available on the Nook! You can purchase a single issue for $8.95 or subscribe for $3.33 a month. You can try it out with a 14 day free trial. The Nook version can be read on the following platforms: NOOK NOOK Color NOOK Tablet NOOK for...

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Jun 13, 2012 by WatchTime

New Miyota Movement Debuts in TW Steel’s CEO Diver MultiFunction Automatic

Another interesting watch we found at the Las Vegas watch and Jewelry shows was the CEO Diver Multi Function Automatic, from Netherlands-based TW Steel, a relatively young brand that has quickly garnered a following for its big, affordably priced sports watches. TW Steel CEO Jordy Cobelens told us that the watch is the first to...

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Jun 12, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Sneak Peek: 2(X)IST Watch at JCK

Men’s lifestyle brand 2(X)IST is branching out into watches with the help of Jason Wilbur, who is known for designing the Devon Tread watches. The first series of watches will be available to consumers in Fall 2012. They will range between $495 and $795 at retail, including department and specialty stores where 2(X)IST is sold as...

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Jun 12, 2012 by WatchTime

Graham’s Silverstone Stowe GMT Tracklighted Limited Edition 250

Graham has announced the Silverstone Stowe GMT Tracklighted Limited Edition, which will be limited to 250 pieces. It is powered by Graham’s bi-compax chronograph movement, with a 48-hour power reserve. This motor sports-themed watch also features an integrated black tire tread rubber strap. The watch will be available in the coming months, for $11,550.

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Jun 11, 2012 by WatchTime

Angular Momentum’s Fire Tiger

Angular Momentum has created the Fire Tiger Timepiece as a unique piece for the opening ceremony of “Le Club Horloger,” a new and exclusive private club based in Shanghai, which takes place June 18th. The watch features two Verre Églomisé minature paintings of the Red Fire Tiger on the front and her cubs on the...

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Jun 8, 2012 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Introduces Baseball Legend Randy Johnson as Brand Ambassador

Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin has announced Randy “The Big Unit” Johnson as a company brand ambassador. They will also be making a timepiece in his honor.

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Jun 8, 2012 by WatchTime

Saint Honore’s Carrousel

French brand Saint Honore has recently announced the Carrousel, a watch they refer to as “a real gentleman’s watch.” The Carrousel(seen below) is available as an automatic watch with an open dial, or as a quartz movement watch.

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Jun 7, 2012 by WatchTime

Hublot Boutique in Budapest

After openings in Aruba and Seoul in the past two months, Hublot has now opened a boutique in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. The boutique covers an area of 120 square metres, comprising a ground floor with a sales area and bar, as well as a mezzanine first floor with a VIP lounge and another,...

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Jun 7, 2012 by WatchTime

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