Watch Features

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FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Tudor Pelagos

In today’s world of watches, it’s become to hear raves about the Tudor Heritage Black Bay, and its place as an extension of the historical Tudor Submariner line, it is easy to forget about the modern series that most closely follows that model's lineage, the Tudor Pelagos. Here we compare the vintage watch with its modern descendant.

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Feb 26, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

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

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: DOXA SUB 300 Professional 50th Anniversary Edition

Many watch brands are quick to describe new creations as “an icon revived,” or “a legend reborn.“ Sometimes these labels are both earned and legitimate, but in other cases, it’s more a marketing stunt to garner attention. The watch we’re covering this week — the Doxa SUB 300 Professional 50th Anniversary Edition— is most definitely in the former rather than the latter category.

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Feb 12, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

WATCH REVIEW

Borrowed Time: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Hémisphères

Nearly every luxury watch purveyor makes at least one watch that is targeted at frequent travelers — equipped with dual time zone/GMT functions or even world-time indications. And nearly all of these watches are described by the brands as being easy to use, easy to set, easy to read, just user-friendly in general, despite the...

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Feb 10, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931

Since we discussed TAG Heuer's vintage tribute piece to the original Monaco last week, I thought it would be fitting to revisit another series that includes a direct historical homage piece. This week, it’s the Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 (Ref. 2788570), released a few years ago to an almost overwhelmingly positive reception.

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Feb 5, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

SIHH 2017

10 Wrist Shots From SIHH 2017

When a new watch is launched, watch lovers are always wondering: What is the watch like in real life? How does it look and feel on my wrist? Here are a few wrist shots our editors took of new timepieces launched at SIHH 2017 in Geneva, to answer a few of those burning questions.

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Feb 4, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11

TAG Heuer has garnered attention from vintage-watch aficionados by producing an array of historical re-creations. Among these is the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11, a revival of the classic timepiece worn by Steve McQueen. We compare the modern version to its historical predecessor.

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Jan 29, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

PHOTO GALLERY:

Impressions and Images from SIHH 2017

As the first luxury watch fair of the year, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is a much-anticipated event for journalists and watch enthusiasts alike. If weren't able to attend, enjoy these photos to get an impression of SIHH 2017 and the luxury watches that debuted there.

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Jan 22, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: IWC Big Pilot’s Heritage Watch

With SIHH 2017 just a few days away, we focus one of the major vintage-inspired watches released at last year's SIHH, the IWC Big Pilot's Heritage Watch, comparing the modern version with its historical predecessor, the original B-Uhr pilots' watch.

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Jan 15, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

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

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Omega Constellation

With the new year comes new watches, and with plenty of series celebrating anniversaries this year, only months and days now separate the market from some potentially very interesting updates. Among the models celebrating anniversaries is the Omega Constellation, which turns 65 years old in 2017. Here we compare vintage and modern versions of the watch.

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Jan 8, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph captivated the market at SIHH 2016 and proved to be an indicator of where the Royal Oak Offshore series might be heading. We compare the modern version with the original "Beast" from 1993.

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Jan 1, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

24 Ladies’ Watches From the 2016 Swiss Watch Fairs

The holiday gift-giving season is over, and we stand on the cusp of a New Year. However, as we wrap up our series on notable timepieces from this year's Swiss watch fairs with an array of ladies' watches, in all price ranges, we remind one and all that Valentine's Day is not that far off. Scroll down to check out the selections.

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Dec 31, 2016 by Dara Hinshaw

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

Eight Pilots’ Watches From the 2016 Swiss Watch Fairs

As 2016 draws to a close and we all prepare for the launch of new watches in 2017 — starting in January at SIHH — we take a look back at some of the most notable timepieces launched at this year's SIHH and Baselworld, in several popular categories. Today, we spotlight eight pilots' and aviation-influenced watches that made it onto our radar.

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Dec 30, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

10 Vintage-Look Watches from the 2016 Swiss Watch Fairs

Vintage-styled watches continued to be a hot category at this year's Baselworld and SIHH watch fairs. As we continue to take a look back at some of the most notable timepieces launched in 2016, we showcase today 10 watches with a distinctively retro influence.

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Dec 29, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

10 Skeleton Watches From the 2016 Swiss Watch Fairs

Skeleton watches remained a popular category at this year's watch fairs. As we approach the end of 2016 and prepare for a new year of watch introductions in 2017, we take a look back at some of the most notable skeleton timepieces launched at this year's SIHH and Baselworld watch fairs. Here are 10 that caught our eye.

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Dec 28, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

12 Tourbillon Watches From the 2016 Swiss Watch Fairs

Every year, luxury watch brands bring out new and often innovative variations on the still-popular tourbillon watch, and 2016 was no exception. As we approach the end of 2016 and prepare for a new year of watch introductions in 2017, we take a look back at some of the most notable tourbillon timepieces launched at this year's SIHH and Baselworld.

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Dec 27, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

10 Dive Watches From the 2016 Swiss Watch Fairs

As we approach the end of 2016 and prepare for a new year of watch introductions in 2017, we take a look back at some of the most notable timepieces launched at this year’s SIHH and Baselworld watch fairs, in several categories. As in past years, this year’s fair brought an abundance of interesting new dive watches from a...

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Dec 26, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

10 Calendar Watches From the 2016 Swiss Watch Fairs

As we approach the end of 2016 and prepare for a new year (and new watch introductions) in 2017, we take a look back at some of the most notable timepieces launched at this year's SIHH and Baselworld watch fairs, in several categories. First up, we showcase 10 watches with annual calendar and perpetual calendar functions.

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Dec 25, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

Lots of Smarts: New Smartwatches Abound in 2016

We begin our wrap-up of 2016 — an interesting year in watchmaking — with this roundup of new smartwatches that debuted this year, most of them at the Baselworld watch fair in March, from brands including Casio, Tissot, TAG Heuer, and Frédérique Constant.

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Dec 24, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Tudor Heritage Ranger

Tudor's vintage-inspired Heritage Black Bay and Heritage Chrono have captivated the watch world for some time. Lesser known is the Tudor Heritage Ranger, a piece based on vintage watches that first appeared in the brand’s catalogs in the 1960s. We compare the historical timepiece with its modern counterpart.

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Dec 18, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

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