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Watch the GPHG 2023 Ceremony Live

Tonight’s the big night: find out in real-time which of the 90 nominated entries will win a trophy at this year’s Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). Even if you can’t make it to Geneva in person, the award ceremony is going to be live streamed here, so make sure you’ll tune in at 6.30...

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Nov 9, 2023 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

H. Moser & Cie. Delights with Endeavour Chinese Calendar Limited Edition

The Chinese calendar is as technically demanding as the perpetual calendar, because it combines the elements of the solar and lunar cycles. With the Endeavour Chinese Calendar Limited Edition, H. Moser & Cie. has succeeded in harmoniously combining such complex celestial phenomena and their various displays in a single watch. Developed in collaboration with its...

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Nov 9, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Brick and Mortar: Panerai Releases Luminor Bitempo New York Edition

Celebrating the opening of its new boutique in New York, Casa Panerai located on Madison Avenue in the heart of NYC, Panerai is launching the Luminor Bitempo New York Edition – PAM01467. The limitation to 212 pieces is a reference to NYC’s area code. The commemorative timepiece is presented in a 44-mm titanium DLC case...

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Nov 8, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

MeisterSinger Pays Homage to Benjamin Franklin’s Clock

In a world often measured in fractions of seconds, MeisterSinger, a distinguished German watch brand, stands as a unique testament to a different pace. Their passion for historic watch concepts, especially single-hand watches, is not just a design choice— it’s a philosophy. The latest testament to this philosophy is the US-exclusive Edition Benjamin Franklin which...

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Nov 8, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Oris Teams Up with Collective Horology for a Special California Edition of the Divers Sixty-Five

Collective Horology— a horological collectors’ group specialized in the creation of collaborative watches and retail of independent brands within the US— announces their ninth collaboration in partnership with Oris via the new Divers “Seventy-Five.” Yes, you read that right, we’re talking about a Divers Sixty-Five reimagined as a child of the 1970s, and thus christened...

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Nov 7, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sailing with the Winds of History: Laco Releases New Marine Timepieces

The southern German traditional brand Laco, whose origins date back to 1925, is known not only for pilot watches but also for nautically inspired timepieces. Now, Laco is expanding this model range and presents a reissue of the models named after two German port cities, Cuxhaven and Bremerhaven. The new models are inspired by the...

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Nov 6, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

From the Pocket to the Wrist: Meet the Union Glashütte 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Chronograph

For its 130th anniversary, Union Glashütte presents the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Chronograph, a limited stopwatch paying homage to the rare pocket watch chronographs of bygone eras and its founder Johannes Dürrstein. The watch is inspired by a unique pocket watch model from the 1920s, currently in the possession of the Glashütte based brand. The...

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Nov 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Back in Black: Another Look at Tudor’s Latest Pelagos FXD

The new Pelagos FXD pays tribute to seven decades of Tudor watches developed for U.S. Navy divers. It is presented in a 42mm satin-brushed titanium case for a matte effect, boasts fixed strap bars and a unidirectional rotating bezel with a luminescent ceramic insert and 60-minute graduation. Dubbed as a modern “Milsub”(short for Military Submariner), it...

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Nov 1, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Kunsthaus Zürich: Time – From Dürer to Bonvicini

Should you happen to be in Zurich, Switzerland, these days: the Kunsthaus (which is only a couple of minutes away from the must-see Beyer Museum at Bahnhofstrasse) is hosting an exhibition about the various aspects of time until January 14, 2024. For those unfamiliar: the Kunsthaus Zürich is home to one of Switzerland’s most important...

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Oct 31, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Sponsored: Ready for Autumn – The New Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra Thin and the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph

As autumn arrives, the esteemed Swiss watchmaker Gerald Charles proudly unveils two new exceptional timepieces inspired by the season, the Maestro 2.0 Ultra Thin and the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph. Each of the new watches are clad in the rich hues of 18K Rose Gold 4N, with brown sunburst dial and matching chocolate brown vulcanized rubber...

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Oct 31, 2023 by WatchTime

Glashütte Original Releases New Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar and Panorama Date Moon Phase Executions

First introduced in 2016, the Senator Excellence line represents Glashütte Original’s pinnacle of fine watchmaking. At its core ticks the genuine Caliber 36, a movement family engineered for everyday use and durability. Operating at 4 hertz and utilizing a bayonet mounting for improved shock resistance, it provides a 100-hour power reserve. Precision is elevated by...

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Oct 31, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Jaeger-LeCoultre Delights with New Execution of Master Ultra Thin Moon

The indication of the moon phase is one of the most poetic of all watch displays, as it succeeds in portraying the eternal course of the mystical celestial body in miniature. Even though the moon unfolds its full radiance and unique magic in the dark night sky, a tiny depiction of Earth’s satellite can accompany...

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Oct 30, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

The Art of Japanese Fans: Grand Seiko Releases Two Additions to Heritage Collection

Grand Seiko is renowned for its attention to detail and its deep connection to Japanese culture and craftsmanship. This passion is once again embodied in two new additions to the Heritage Collection. Officially designated as the references SBGW297 and SBGW299, these latest models showcase a scaled-down iteration of the iconic 44GS case, complemented by a...

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Oct 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC Brings Back the Markus Bühler’s “Turbine” on the Latest Big Pilot’s Edition

Few other timepieces in IWC Schaffhausen’s Pilot’s Watches collection have attained the level of cult status achieved by the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler from 2008. Originating from a unique piece crafted by the company’s associate director of watch and movement assembly, Markus Bühler, during a competition in the concluding year of his watchmaking...

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Oct 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Celebrating Champions: TAG Heuer Introduces Latest Carrera Chronograph in Gold Panda-Style

For TAG Heuer, the year 2023 marked a significant milestone— the 60th anniversary of the Carrera Chronograph. The story began in 1963 when Jack Heuer, the forward-thinking CEO of the La Chaux-de-Fonds based Swiss tradition brand, unveiled a timepiece that was custom-made for the world of motorsports. Named after the treacherous Carrera Panamericana road race,...

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Oct 25, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Meets Gold in Panerai’s Latest Luminor Due PAM01423

Panerai presents an exciting design variation of its famous Luminor timepiece. First unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2023 in Shanghai at the start of this fall, the Luminor Due PAM01423 is characterized by a lighter and slimmer case and introduces gold to the collection. The hallmark cushion-shaped yellow gold case, 42mm in diameter and pressure...

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Oct 25, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WatchTime New York 2023 Wraps Eighth Edition with Over 2,000 Attendees and 36 Brand Exhibitors

Over 2,000 watch enthusiasts streamed through the bronze doors of Gotham Hall in Midtown Manhattan this weekend for the annual WatchTime New York collector show – the largest number of attendees to attend the event in its eight-year history. Collectors flocked to experience the latest timepieces from 36 brand exhibitors, some revealed to the world...

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Oct 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Only Watch 2023 Postponed

As a response to the growing pressure on the organization to provide more transparency, the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies (AMM) has decided to postpone the 10th edition of the Only Watch auction to next year (it was originally scheduled for November 5, 2023). In the last couple of months, more and more questions were...

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Oct 23, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Ice Divers: Seiko Release Three Prospex Models Exclusive to the U.S. Market

In 1965, Seiko made a groundbreaking entry into the world of diver’s watches with the introduction of the 62MAS, which at that time was also Japan’s first ever such timepiece. Since then, Seiko’s diver’s watches have earned the trust of both professional divers and diving enthusiasts globally, owing to continuous advancements in durability, water resistance,...

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Oct 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

The Search for Ultimate Precision: Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer Tourbillon Limited Edition

Tourbillons symbolize the finesse of mechanics and the highest precision in timekeeping. Elevating this popular complication, which translates to “whirlwind,” is the flying tourbillon, showcasing this lightweight and filigree mechanism in all its glory. This masterpiece was invented in the 1920s by Alfred Helwig who taught at the German Watchmaking School in Glashütte, Germany. Now...

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Oct 21, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler