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Elevating the MR-G Frogman, G-Shock Introduces the MRG-BF1000B1A in a Luxury Titanium Iteration

G-Shock has just unveiled a new version of its Frogman diver’s watch, taking the unmistakable design to new heights – or depths – by giving it a titanium twist. With its solid yet lightweight case, high functionality and Bluetooth connectivity to access dive data and information, this solar-powered and radio-controlled timepiece is a modern tool...

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May 13, 2024 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

Beautiful in Black: Hanhart Releases Preventor9 S

Every year has its own color trend, or at least it has in the past. In 2024, color in general is all the rage, with gorgeous hues across the palette. Of course, a true “evergreen” on watch faces is black. No other shade exudes such timeless elegance and can be combined with other colors and...

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May 8, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

New Colors for Summer: Circula Adds to the AquaSport II and Super Sport Collections

As a family business based in Pforzheim, one of the centers of German watchmaking, Circula has been producing distinctive, precise and reliable functional watches for more than 60 years. The watches are robust and suitable for all adventures – on land, in the air or under water. This rings also true for the latest extensions...

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May 8, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Flieger Verus 36 — the New STOWA Pilot’s Watch in a 36mm Case — Clear, Modern Design.

Our modern pilot’s watch in a 36 mm case – reinterpreted, pure and extremely functional – with the DNA of the legendary STOWA pilot’s watches, which have been built almost unchanged since 1940. It is comfortable to wear and therefore perfect for everyday use. The luminosity of the numerals and hands is guaranteed by the...

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May 7, 2024 by WatchTime

Buy Watches Securely, Directly from Collectors with Grailzee

Grailzee, a premier online auction house and marketplace specializing in luxury watches, is establishing itself as the international benchmark for trust and authenticity in the industry. Offering a curated selection of over 50 prestigious watch brands, including Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Richard Mille, and Patek Philippe, Grailzee has overseen more than 10,000 successful watch transactions in...

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May 7, 2024 by WatchTime

Craftsmanship Meets Ingenuity in Chopard’s L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25

While color in all its shades was the order of the day at this year’s Watches and Wonders, there were also some sophisticated newcomers with black dials. Among them is Chopard’s L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25, an excellent jumping-hour complication that combines an ethical 18-carat white gold case with a pure black Grand Feu enamel dial...

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May 7, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

From Dresden, with Love: Glashütte Original Unveils PanoMaticInverse Limited Edition

Dresden, known as the “Florence on the Elbe river” for its stunning architectural and artistic treasures, is a city brimming with history, culture, and natural beauty. Located on the banks of the Elbe River in the state of Saxony, it boasts a rich heritage that dates back over a thousand years. Aside from its renowned...

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May 6, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Wempe Launches Third Model of “Signature Collection” with Girard-Perregaux

Global watch and jewelry retailer Wempe launches the latest iteration of its “Signature Collection” with Girard-Perregaux. The “Signature Collection” is a series of limited-edition and exclusive timepieces created in collaboration with the world’s finest watchmakers and available only at Wempe. The latest release with Girard-Perregaux, a 42mm Laureato Chronograph crafted from 904L stainless steel, features...

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May 6, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

The Beauty of Driving: Chopard Launches Mille Miglia GTS Automatic Chrono California Mille 33rd Edition

For the sixth consecutive year, Chopard proudly served as the Official Timekeeper of the 33rd annual California Mille, which took place last month from April 21 to 25. Inspired by the original Italian Mille Miglia open road race from Brescia to Rome (of which Chopard has also been a global sponsor since 1988), the California...

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May 3, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

The Fun Factor of the Ferragamo Secret

In all honesty, I usually am not one to quickly review a watch born from fashion and fitted with a quartz movement, but the Ferragamo Secret watch is the exception to this rule. The uncommon timepiece reminds me of the 1980s, when subtle and creative watches by fashion brands added something relevant to the horological...

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May 3, 2024 by Martin Green

Flip It and Reverse It: Hands-on with the Cartier Santos-Dumont Rewind

One of the most buzzed about releases from Watches & Wonders 2024 was the Cartier Santos-Dumont Rewind watch. Personally one of my favorite watch releases from the brand in recent memory, the Rewind is a classic Santos-Dumont with the whimsical twist of telling the time counterclockwise. Just as languages that are read from right-to-left and...

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May 2, 2024 by Bilal Khan

Dressed for Success: Best Dress Watches from Watches & Wonders 2024

Whether you’re dressing for an important party or a business lunch, a dress watch is always a safe bet. Also known as a suit watch, these three- or two-handed timepieces are ideal because they are subtle yet stylish and sophisticated. Here are five examples embodying understated luxury that were recently unveiled at Watches and Wonders...

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Apr 30, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Elevating the Speedmaster 38, Omega Introduces Eight New Models with Diamond Bezels

Omega is expanding its Speedmaster 38mm collection with a host of new models, a choice of three materials and two dial colors. The new automatic chronographs are available in stainless steel, the brand’s genuine Sedna Gold and Moonshine Gold alloys and paired with a chocolate brown or emerald green PVD dial that is framed by...

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Apr 30, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Hermès Delights the Ladies with the Cut Watch

While the plethora of introductions at Watches and Wonders 2024 were additions to existing collections, Hermès surprised with an entirely new watch collection, the Hermès Cut. With a modest diameter of 36 millimeters, the women’s casual three-handed stainless steel timepiece could also appeal to aficionados who appreciate slim and elegant proportions and an aura of...

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Apr 29, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Versatile Underwater and on Dry Land, Meet Doxa’s New 39mm SUB 200T

The trend towards smaller and slimmer cases continues unabated in watchmaking, even in the realms of diver’s watches. The downsizing of this watch type poses a particular challenge to engineers, since the smaller the case, the more difficult it is to guarantee the water resistance. Doxa’s SUB 200T is the latest example of a more...

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Apr 26, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Cartier Unveils the Santos de Cartier Dual Time

The Santos watch was conceived by Louis Cartier in 1904 to help aviators tell time when airborne. Since then, this pioneering timekeeper which was one of the first wristwatches in history, has become a true icon. Its signature features – the rounded square case, Roman numerals, square railroad minute track, sword-shaped hour and minute hands,...

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Apr 25, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Precious Diver: Tudor Launches the Black Bay 58 18K

Tudor celebrates its iconic Black Bay watch this year with a new all-gold version. Launched at Watches and Wonders 2024, the Black Bay 58 18k is presented in a 38mm satin-brushed yellow gold case and complemented by a solid gold three-link bracelet. The warm hue of the precious metal is paired with a green dial...

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Apr 25, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Back in Platinum and Blue, Meet the Latest Rolex Perpetual 1908

Last year, Rolex first introduced its Perpetual 1908 collection, working to revitalize its formal-focused segment from a slightly different angle after discontinuing its Cellini collection. This year, the brand grew the series once more— unveiling a new platinum-clad, time-only edition at Watches & Wonders 2024. On the wrist, the new Rolex Perpetual 1908 wears 39mm...

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Apr 24, 2024 by Caleb Anderson

TAG Heuer Goes Rose Gold with Carrera Skipper

Following a welcome return to the world of yachting with last year’s release of the Carrera Skipper Chronograph in steel, TAG Heuer unveils a new version of this maritime-inspired watch, this time setting sail in a 39mm rose gold case that is water tight to 100 meters. Like the steel model, the gold Skipper benefits...

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Apr 23, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Meet the Régulateur Automatique 1942 Limited Edition from Aerowatch

Watches with regulator dials seem to be having a moment this year. Their special feature is the dial layout with the minute hand in the center and the hour and second hands on separate sub-dials. In the past, regulators were used by watchmakers as a reference for setting other watches. They were also at work...

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Apr 22, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler