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Three Watches with Flying Tourbillons from Parmigiani Fleurier, Bulgari, and Hublot

Tourbillons embody the finesse of high horology and guarantee highest precision of timekeeping. The pinnacle of this sought-after complication, which translates to “whirlwind,” is the flying tourbillon, which showcases the fascinating mechanism in all its magnificence thanks to the one-sided mounting of its cage. Here are three magnificent examples of this genre that were introduced...

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Jun 21, 2023 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

Hands-On Debut: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport

Just released by Parmigiani Fleurier is the new Tonda PF Sport collection, a more casual and, well, sporty iteration of the Tonda PF collection that will replace the Tonda GT. Coming in a time and date or chronograph versions in either steel or rose gold, the Tonda PF Sport watches all come on a new...

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Jun 21, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Talking Shop With Vincent Perego, Co-Founder Of Charles Zuber

Charles Zuber is a brand that is making waves in the watch world. With the Perfos, they have shown how elegant a sportive watch can be, but that is merely the beginning. WatchTime is catching up with one of the driving forces behind the brand, Vincent Perego. Perego founded SwissMad Complications SA with Félix Baumgartner...

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Jun 19, 2023 by Martin Green

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Roger Dubuis Collaborates Again with Tattoo Artist Dr. Woo to Create a Cosmic Version of the Monobalancier

Tattoo artists are used to having skin as their canvas. Here they don’t rely on an image provided or picked by their clients, but realize a vision of their own, creating priceless art. Such skills also translate very nicely into the world of haute horlogerie. Hublot has already proved this multiple times with its collaborations...

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Jun 15, 2023 by Martin Green

Glashütte Original Brings Back the Sixties in Gorgeous Gold Edition with Small Seconds Subdial

Glashütte Original’s Sixties line, which was introduced a couple of years ago as part of the Vintage Collection, is an impressive homage to the eponymous decade: The domed sapphire crystal, the slightly curved hands along with a round, delicately crafted case create a subtle retro look that is as elegant as it is unmistakable. Now...

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Jun 15, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Talking Shop with Carlos Rosillo, CEO of Bell & Ross

As one of the founders of Bell & Ross, Carlos Rosillo is a man with an impressive track record. Driven by a deep passion for watchmaking, he has led the brand to become one of the staples of the contemporary /?watch industry. By carefully developing the DNA of Bell & Ross, he has created a...

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Jun 14, 2023 by Martin Green

The Sophistication of Simplicity: Nomos Glashütte Introduces Three Limited Orion Editions

Simply beautiful or beautifully simple? Both statements are true of the Orion from Nomos Glashütte, because minimalism is the essence of this classic that was introduced more than 25 years ago. Now, the manufacture is expanding the collection with three limited models, which reflect on the tradition of more than 175 years of Saxon watchmaking:...

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Jun 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hands-On with the Raymond Weil Freelancer Automatic Bi-Compax Chronograph

Raymond Weil has always had a knack for making watches that have something different. They love to play with details and are not afraid to plot their own course. This is also clearly visible with the new Freelancer Automatic Bi-Compax Chronograph, which offers an exciting combination of materials and colors. The case has a titanium...

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Jun 13, 2023 by Martin Green

Green Rambles: When Is Enough, Enough?

At least several times a month, I receive a press release of a new brand in my email box. While I applaud entrepreneurship, it still amazes me that there is a market for all these brands. Or perhaps differently phrased, that the founders think there is a market for these watches. While I don’t believe...

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Jun 12, 2023 by Martin Green

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

Three New Vintage Inspired Diver’s to “Seas” Summer Days

With summer in full swing, we take a dive back in time and have a closer look at this year’s line-up of retro-styled diver’s watches. Symbolizing robustness, discovery and adventure, diver’s watches in general leave a striking impression on the wrist – whether on dry land or in the water. In light of this fact,...

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Jun 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hands-On: TAG Heuer Surprises with Monaco Chronograph Skeleton

Photography via Bilal Khan. TAG Heuer’s Monaco needs little introduction, neither in the world of mechanical watches nor in the realms of motor racing. Introduced in 1969 as one of the first self-winding chronographs and housed in a square case which was water-resistant, it soon rose to fame, also thanks to Steve McQueen who wore...

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May 26, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hands-On Debut: The J.N. Shapiro Resurgence, Made in the USA

Known for founder Josh Shapiro’s remarkable engine-turned “Infinity Weave” dials, the independent watchmaker J.N. Shapiro has now released the first entirely “Made in America” watch since 1969. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on an early prototype of the new timepiece, dubbed the Resurgence, and was unsurprisingly very impressed by the level of...

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May 22, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Hands-On Debut: Ulysse Nardin Ocean Race Diver Chronograph for the Ocean Race

Just released by Ulysse Nardin is the new Ocean Race Diver Chronograph limited edition watch celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Ocean Race. Long associated with maritime history and a commitment to environmental causes, Ulysse Nardin is a natural partner for The Ocean Race (formerly known as the World Race and the Volvo Ocean Race)...

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May 19, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Hands-On With the Orient M-Force AC0L

Orient is a brand that has been around for well over seven decades, being founded in 1950. Now part of Seiko Epson, it can look back on an extensive heritage, and a good portion of that is in diving watches. That Orient knows what they are doing becomes instantly clear when handling the Orient M-Force...

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May 19, 2023 by Martin Green

Hands-On With the New Zenith Pilot Watch Collection

After a stretch of El Primero and Defy releases, Zenith gave us not just a refresh of their famous Pilot watch collection but one that is, save for the name, entirely new altogether. For Watches & Wonders 2023, the only brand with the rights to use the word “Pilot” for its pilot watches came in...

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May 17, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Merging Veins of Design, Meet Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date

At this year’s Watches and Wonders, Vacheron Constantin debuted the Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date as part of its impressive selection of novelties. The timepiece introduces a first to the coveted Overseas collection with the inclusion of a retrograde display. For Vacheron Constantin, the retrograde display is characteristic of the brand’s living heritage and continual...

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May 16, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Hands-On With The AVI-8 Farley Multifunction Hawker Harrier Night Sky

AVI-8 was a brand that first caught my attention when wandering through the halls of Baselworld in between appointments. Back then, I hadn’t heard of the maker before, but their watches had such intricate details, that I was simply drawn me to their stand. With their focus on historic military aviation, AVI-8 loads their timepiece...

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May 11, 2023 by Martin Green

A Closer Look at the New Richard Mille RM 07-04, Celebrating Women and Sports

Earlier this year, Richard Mille introduced its first women’s focsued sports watch into its expansive catalog of explicitly avant-garde timepieces. The new RM 07-04 Automatic Sport is a series of six watches all with a uniquely bold design that champions functionality. To create synchronicity between sport utility and aesthetics, Richard Mille consulted with six influential,...

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May 9, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

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