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Panerai Partners with Brabus to Launch its First Skeletonized Automatic, the Submersible “Black Ops” Edition

In its continuing quest to bring innovative materials from the world of high-end boating into its watch portfolio — particularly into its most marine-ready collection, the Submersible — Panerai has partnered with Brabus, a German engineering firm that customizes high-performance automobiles and other vehicles. One of those vehicles, the “Black Ops” line of luxury dayboats,...

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Sep 27, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

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

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: The Refreshed Breguet Marine Collection

WatchTime New York 2021 is less than a month away, returning for the sixth time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24. Among the more than 25 participating watch brands set to display their newest timepieces is historical haute-horology watch maison Breguet, which will be showcasing its recently refreshed Marine Collection. After a relatively quiet...

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Sep 25, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: Norqain Adventure Neverest GMT

With the countdown to WatchTime New York 2021 now standing at exactly one month, we are excited to return for the sixth time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24, along with more than 25 participating watch brands set to display their newest timepieces. Among these is Norqain, which will showcase a variety of...

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Sep 24, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Global Integration: Frederique Constant Adds WorldTimer Manufacture to its Highlife Collection

In 2020, Frederique Constant resurrected and substantially revamped its Highlife collection, which it first rolled out at the turn of the millennium. This year, the Genevan maison known for its embrace of affordable luxury adds to the contemporary family, equipping its newest member with the in-house world-time caliber that it launched back in 2014. Here’s...

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Sep 22, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

From Prototype to Production: Vacheron Constantin Unveils Pair of Overseas “Everest” Limited Editions

Way back in June 2019, Vacheron Constantin captivated the watch media’s attention with the launch of an unusual prototype watch called the Overseas Dual Time Prototype. The watch – at the time limited to only a single example – was produced in partnership with Cory Richards, a noted professional photographer, explorer, and Vacheron Constantin ambassador,...

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Sep 21, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: The Grand Seiko Elegance GMT 4 Seasons Collection

WatchTime New York 2021 is just over a month away, returning for the sixth time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24. Among the more than 25 participating watch brands set to display their newest timepieces is Japan’s Grand Seiko and one of their most prominent nature-inspired launches of the year in the new Elegance GMT...

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Sep 20, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Double Chime: Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater

Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced its first timepiece with a minute repeater 150 years ago, and its most iconic wristwatch, the Reverso, 90 years ago. This year, the Swiss manufacture pays homage to both milestones with a single horological chef d’oeuvre, the Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater, unveiled today at the New York opening of the brand’s Atelier d’Antoine...

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Sep 20, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Accutron Adds Color in Expansion of its Spaceview 2020 Collection

Accutron spun off from its parent brand Bulova in 2020 and quickly established itself as a player with the launch of the Spaceview 2020, a revival of the now-iconic, original Accutron from 1960, which brought the watch world its first tuning-fork movement. The Spaceview 2020 continued the tradition of technological innovation established by its ancestor,...

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Sep 19, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Blue Swimming in Black: Introducing the Panerai Luminor Marina Carbotech Blu Notte

Panerai has been recognized in recent years for its forays into both avant-garde, high-tech case materials and bolder dial colorways. The Luminor Marina Carbotech Blu Notte, an online-exclusive limited edition unveiled this week, is the Florentine-rooted brand’s latest example of both those mission statements. It is the first model in the Panerai portfolio to combine...

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Sep 17, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Gray and Gradient: Oris Launches a Fresh-Faced Divers Sixty-Five

Oris has had a watershed year since last October, introducing its first in-house movement, Caliber 400, following it up with the launch of Caliber 401, and unveiling a steady stream of interesting models like the Aquis Date Upcycle and Aquis Date Caliber 400 41.5 mm, the latter of which will be showcased at this year’s...

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Sep 15, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Highlights from WatchTime’s September-October 2021 Issue, On Sale Now

The September-October 2021 issue of WatchTime is available at retailers (and in our online shop) now. Among the highlights of the issue are our cover feature spotlighting Panerai’s new lineup of chronographs from its Luminor and Submersible collections; a comprehensive retrospective on the history and evolution of the tourbillon; a head-to-head match-up of dive watches...

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Sep 14, 2021 by WatchTime

Tricolor Triumph: Zenith Chronomaster Original E-Commerce Edition

Earlier this year, Zenith released the Chronomaster Original, a 21st Century re-edition of its classic A386 model from the seminal year of 1969, in which the Swiss brand introduced its El Primero chronograph movement. The A386 reference was one of the very first wristwatches to contain that historical high-frequency caliber, and it was notable for...

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Sep 14, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Bell & Ross Takes its “Urban Explorer” Collection Global with the New BR 05 GMT

For the second time this year, French-founded watchmaker Bell & Ross is introducing a new GMT watch, and — what’s more — it’s square. The new BR 05 GMT comes on the heels of the BR 03-93 GMT, which debuted earlier this year as the brand’s first square-cased watch with an outer rotating bezel alongside...

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Sep 13, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Military Surplus: IWC Launches Trio of Squadron-Inspired Pilot’s Watch Chronographs for Civilians

Continuing the expansion of its popular aviation collection, which has taken center stage for the brand this year, IWC this week has introduced three new ceramic-cased models as part of its Pilot’s Watch Chronograph series. The trio includes the “Royal Maces,” “Tophatters,” and “Blue Angels” editions and are the latest collaborative pieces produced in partnership...

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Sep 13, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Longines Spirit Titanium Brings the Vintage Aviation-Inspired Family Into the Modern Era

Longines embraced its heritage as a provider of watches to pioneering aviators and other adventurers of the early 20th century with the launch of its Spirit collection in 2020. Like the majority of timepieces in Longines’s portfolio, the first batch of Spirit models — including the handsome Spirit Chronograph that I reviewed here — all...

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Sep 12, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Introducing the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF, A New “Purist” Collection Celebrating 25 Years

In 1996, master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani’s dedication to horology resulted in the launch of a new watch brand with a new credo and new aesthetics. The new Tonda PF collection is both an homage to Parmigiani Fleurier’s design aesthetics, and also the maison’s most forward-looking collection to date. Unveiled during Geneva Watch Days, the Tonda...

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Sep 11, 2021 by Roger Ruegger

Breitling Takes a Spin Down Memory Lane with Top Time Classic Cars Collection

At the recent Geneva Watch Days event, Breitling introduced a trio of chronographs that pay tribute to classic American sports cars from the 1960s. Alongside the launch of the Top Time Classic Cars Capsule Collection came the announcement of the watchmaker’s “Classic Cars Squad,” which includes the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Mustang, and the Shelby...

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Sep 10, 2021 by WatchTime

Time for Remembrance: Watchmakers Luminox and William Wood Honor the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

This coming Saturday, America and the world will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, honor the memories of the many victims who died that day, and pay special respect to the heroism of the police, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders who bravely rushed toward danger for the sake of others, many...

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Sep 9, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar

WatchTime New York 2021 is now less than two months away, and among the more than 25 brands featured at Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24 is A. Lange & Söhne, which is poised to be a major attraction with its widely popular catalogue. Leading the Saxon manufacture’s offerings for this year is the...

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Sep 8, 2021 by WatchTime

Meet the 84 Shortlisted Watches in the 2021 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

The 2021 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horologerie de Geneve (GPHG) has just announced the shortlisted (pre-selected) watches that will be competing for an award in one of the 14 categories (as well as for the “Aiguille d’Or” award, which recognizes the overall best watch among all the entrants). “Building on the contribution of over 500 significant...

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Sep 8, 2021 by Roger Ruegger