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Montblanc Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum: Applying a Golden Touch

One of the things that I appreciate most about autumn is the changing of the leaves. I am fortunate to live in a forest-like area, and when the sun is shining through those colored leaves, it feels like mother nature has opened her jewelry store. I had a similar experience viewing the new Star Legacy...

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Dec 1, 2022 by Martin Green

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

Introducing the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Master Grand Date Black

Maurice Lacroix introduces a new version of the Aikon Master Grand Date, which first debuted in 2021. The avant-garde style timepiece brings together the top-notch mechanical traits of the Masterpiece collection with the urban design style of the Aikon line. The latest iteration, clad in a 45-mm stainless-steel case coated with DLC, offers a stunning...

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Nov 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Bulgari and Phillips Team Up for Ultra-Thin Limited Octo Finissimo With a Sector Dial

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Octo watch, Bulgari joined forces with the renowned auction house Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo to create a special edition of 50 pieces. Wedding Italian savoir-faire with Swiss precision, the Octo Finissimo has impressed with its complex case architecture, which combines seemingly contrasting shapes to...

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Nov 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Omega Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of James Bond With Two Special Seamaster Models

The iconic James Bond gun barrel sequence has been a staple of all movies in the franchise since Dr. No in 1962 and has consequently become a global fan favorite. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, Omega pays tribute to this opening scene by transferring it to the its...

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Nov 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Introducing the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angels JY8128-56L

The Promaster collection from Citizen has garnered wide renown since its 1989 debut, since becoming known as a hardy and innovative line of reliable, professional-grade timepieces. Expanding the notable collection is a novel special edition, now seen via the Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angels JY8128-56L . Like previous Skyhawk iterations, the new model features an...

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Nov 25, 2022 by WatchTime

Soccer Time: Bulgari Introduces New Gérald Genta Arena Bi-Retrograde

Right in time for the FIFA World Cup 2022, one of Walt Disney’s most famous characters returns to the watch dial, this time with a soccer ball. After the success of its “Smiling Mickey” timepiece unveiled in 2021, Bulgari is once again bringing Mickey Mouse to the forefront of the watchmaking scene in partnership with...

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Nov 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Oris Flies High With Big Crown ProPilot Coulson Aviation Limited Edition

Oris is venturing into new territory in partnership with U.S. aerial firefighting squad Coulson Aviation with the launch of a special edition Big Crown ProPilot. The Big Crown ProPilot Coulson Limited Edition (Ref. 01 400 7784 8786-Set) takes to the skies with a 3D-printed carbon case. 3D printing has never been executed in the area...

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Nov 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

In the (Golden) Driver’s Seat With the New TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

The 1960s are often referred to as “the golden age of motorsport.” In this sense, a yellow gold execution of TAG Heuer’s Carrera, which was born in 1963 and specifically designed by Jack Heuer for race car drivers and the use on Formula-1 tracks, seems long overdue. Voilà, right in time for the festive season,...

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Nov 18, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Wempe X Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Signature Collection

Wempe is launching a series of exclusive watches in collaboration with well-renowned watch manufacturers to create its newest collection, the aptly named Wempe Signature Collection. The strictly limited partnership models are based off some of the most classic references in the watch world, and kicking off the series is a watch produced in partnership with...

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Nov 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Hands-On Debut: Zenith Defy Classic Collaboration With Fusalp

Zenith and French ski-apparel brand Fusalp have just launched a limited collaboration with a pair of Defy Classic watches that I was fortunate enough to get a hands-on look at earlier this year. Limited edition collaborations are hit-or-miss (though, I suppose this is really true for just about any release) but they tend to be...

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Nov 16, 2022 by Bilal Khan

Jaeger-LeCoultre Drops New Version of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar

Two faces, two time zones, one movement: the elegant Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar from the time-honored Swiss brand Jaeger-LeCoultre marries these features with a combined date and moon phase display on the front and a meticulously designed night/day display on the back. Inside the rectangular, 49.4 by 29.9 millimeter reversible stainless steel case, a silver-gray...

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Nov 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Breitling Honors its Founding Fathers With Three Premier Tourbillon Pieces in Precious Metal Cases

Breitling pays tribute to its founding fathers with a set of three Premier chronograph models featuring a tourbillon. Born in 1943, the Premier collection is a brainchild of Willy Breitling, then the CEO of the Swiss company. In contrast to the tool-watch style of most timepieces during WWII, particularly chronographs, he felt that it was...

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Nov 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Limited Edition

From its inception, Rado’s Captain Cook line has been associated with strong character and uncompromising innovation in both design and materials. The latest in the series, the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Limited Edition again breaks new ground with a full-ceramic rotating bezel sporting a black, laser-etched ceramic insert and bright, bold indices in stylish relief. ...

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Nov 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Trip Through History: Hamilton Introduces the Railmaster Pocket Watch

Somewhat synonymous with the rise of railroad transportation is the precise timekeeping that kept trains operating efficiently. In the second half of the 19th century, modern steam locomotives, which replaced horse-drawn wagons, conquered one territory after another. This development was then accompanied by a skyrocketing demand for precise clocks that helped organize the complex timetable...

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Nov 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Watch Today’s GPHG Award Ceremony Live (12:30 PM EST)

Today’s the big night: The 2022 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is almost here, and you can watch the winners in real time on our livestream below (the ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm Central European Time on November 10, 2022): Follow this link for an overview of the...

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Nov 10, 2022 by WatchTime

Oris References Railway With Release of Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition

Oris is honoring the place it calls home, the Waldenburg Valley, with a limited 1,000-piece edition that references the historic railway that runs through it. In 1904, Paul Cattin and Georges Christian founded the Oris factory in the heart of Hölstein along the railway’s edge, and the railway acted as a lifeline for the remote...

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Nov 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Black & White: Laco Launches Two New Automatic Pilot’s Chronographs

German watch manufacturer Laco revives its classic Kiel model, named after the Hanseatic city, in two new color variants. With numerous sophisticated details and a design inspired by historic pilot watches, the two debut models are part of a new series of chronographs. For the reissue of the model, the challenge was to achieve a...

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Nov 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Smaller Case Size, Same Great Entrance: Meet the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36mm

Watch designs have been trending towards smaller case sizes in recent years, with the latest example being the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36mm. The Swiss luxury independent brand releases three executions, two in steel and one in pink gold, all with a subtle height of 8.6mm, a material coordinated integrated bracelet, and water resistance up to...

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Nov 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Seven Highlights from the Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo Geneva Watch Auction XVI

As the year winds down, the watch industry is closing its event calendar week by week, with the latest installment taking place in Geneva this past weekend. The jam-packed time saw auctions presented by Christie’s, Antiquorum, and Phillips, as well as the launch of Re-Luxury, a luxury re-sale focused conference and event which featured WatchBox,...

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Nov 8, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Hands-On Debut: Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force P.03 Watch With Collective Horology

Just released by Armin Strom is the new Gravity Equal Force P.03 done in collaboration with California-based Collective Horology. Geared towards watch enthusiasts with a real eye for horological innovation, the Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force is one of those “hidden gems” that collectors have been raving about for the last couple of years. I’ll...

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Nov 8, 2022 by Bilal Khan