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An Aquatic Jewel from the Past: Alpina Introduces Its Latest Seastrong Diver 300 Heritage

In 2016, Alpina revived a magnificent diver’s watch from 1969: the Compressor 10 Seastrong. At the time of its introduction, the statement piece offered convincing features, such as a water-resistance to 200 meters, antimagnetic properties and an expressive luminous dial. The Seastrong Diver 300 Heritage adopts the signature attributes such as the internal diver’s bezel,...

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May 25, 2022 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

Committed to Sustainability: Ulysse Nardin Introduces Diver’s Watch Made from Recycled Materials

With the Ocean Race Diver, Ulysse Nardin continues its commitment to sustainability. Limited to 200 pieces and water-resistant to 300 meters, the debutant is presented with a strap entirely made of yarn from recycled fishing nets, which the company sources from the French manufacturer JTTI. The eco-responsible approach also includes packaging from Helly Hansen which...

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May 25, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Two Hearts Beating in Sync: Armin Strom Introduces The Next Generation of the Mirrored Force Resonance

With the Mirror Force Resonance in 2016, Armin Strom introduced a complex timepiece employing a very rare mechanical design, the principle of resonance. Its genuine caliber with manual winding features two balance wheels with independent energy sources and gear trains that oscillate in opposite directions at the same time, thereby considerably improving the precision rate...

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May 24, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Bell & Ross Goes Green with the BR 05 Skeleton

With the launch in 2019 of the BR 05 collection, Bell & Ross was once more able to capture the trends of time in a single creation. While it stayed true to its DNA, the integrated bracelet and distinct square case with its curved corners added a new flavor. One that is for sure appreciated...

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May 24, 2022 by Martin Green

Nomos Glashütte Launches Tetra Neomatik – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte in Four Intriguing Colorways

Since Nomos Glashütte was founded over 25 years ago, the Tetra has been an integral part of the collection. The only form watch of the house, it is aimed at lovers of rectangular timepieces. As one of the models of the first hour, the Tetra offers all the characteristic features that Nomos aficionados appreciate: classic...

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May 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Airborne: Blancpain Drops New Executions of Air Command in Smaller Sizes

Blancpain is expanding its Air Command line with two new 36.2 mm executions, one in red gold, one in grade 23 titanium. This collection is rooted in Blancpain’s history of military-aviation timepieces that took to the sky in the 1950s. Comprising of pink gold, titanium and stainless steel executions, the line of luxury pilot’s chronographs...

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May 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

To the Outer Atmosphere: Meet The New Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Working in collaboration with the Manufacture La Joux-Perret, Fortis launches its new caliber 17 on its maiden flight. The first journey will take place in an aptly named timepiece itself inspired by the skies, in the Stratoliner S-41. Exposed to the extreme conditions in the stratosphere, the automatic chronograph movement amasses a power reserve of...

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May 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Boasting Cutting Edge Technology, G-SHOCK Introduces Its Latest MT-G

G-SHOCK’s premium MT-G collection of timepieces has long been found at the crossroads of bold style and cutting edge technology, and with the new MTGB3000BD1A that trend only continues. Found as part of the larger MTGB3000 series, the watch is constructed of stainless steel, fine resin, and carbon, and features a renewed Dual Core Guard Structure...

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May 18, 2022 by WatchTime

Hermès Goes Global with the Arceau Le Temps Voyageur

With the Arceau Le Temps Voyageur, Hermès invites the wearer on a journey that literally takes them around the dial. The beautifully crafted luxury GMT watch which was introduced at this year’s Watches & Wonders displays the home time through a dial aperture at twelve o’clock. The Earth’s 24 time zones are displayed via a...

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May 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Frederique Constant Proves It Still has Its Finger on the Pulse with New Classics Heart Beat Moonphase Date

While Frederique Constant has made quite a name as a true manufacture, its Heart Beat models tell the story of its beginning. A distinct cut-out in its dial shows the balance wheel as a testimony of its mechanical movement. This was an important element when the collection was first launched in 1994. While quartz ruled...

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May 12, 2022 by Martin Green

Something Old, Something New: Panerai Introduces the Submersible Quaranta Quattro eSteel

“eSteel” is what Panerai calls a type of steel that is made from a certain percentage of recycled materials. In the case of the new Submersible Quaranta Quattro eSteel, introduced at Watches & Wonders 2022, this total recycled amount totals to 72 grams, which is 52 percent of the total weight of the watch. According...

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May 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Laurent Ferrier Launches Extremely Limited Classic Micro-rotor – Salon Des Horlogers Edition

Laurent Ferrier delights with the Classic Micro-Rotor – Salon des Horlogers Edition, a stainless steel timepiece with a case shape reminiscent of a pebble and an intriguing two-tone blue sector dial. Two years in the making and limited to just 25 pieces, this exclusive edition was created in collaboration with Salon des Horlogers, a Geneva-based...

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May 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Up, Up, And Away: Hamilton Flies High With New Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph

Reviving its prowess on the field of aviation watches and celebrating authentic vintage design, Hamilton launches the Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph. The faithful 40mm stainless steel model brings back the form and function of the chronographs the tradition brand with American roots produced for the British Royal Air Force pilots in the 1970s. Its...

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May 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Featherweight Contender: Formex Expands the Essence Leggera Collection with New Case Size and Colorways

As its name suggests – leggera is Italian for “lightweight–” the Formex Essence Leggera has its entrance in a notably light case made of carbon fiber composite, endowed with a crown and bezel crafted from Zirconium Oxide ceramic. Produced in-house, this composite, according to Formex, is particularly resistant and made-to-last. Joining the existing 43mm model,...

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May 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Cosmopolitical Refinement: Patek Philippe Introduces a New Variant of Ref. 5230

In its latest interpretation of the world time complication, Patek Philippe again pulls out all the stops, both in terms of craftsmanship and mechanical sophistication. A descendant of the famous Patek Philippe World Time watches launched during the 1930s, which rank among the most coveted collectors’ pieces today, Reference 5230 was introduced in 2016. Now for...

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May 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Feeling Cool: Mühle-Glashütte Drops a New Panova with a Turquoise Blue Dial

Mühle-Glashütte’s Panova, introduced a couple of year’s ago, is a picture-perfect everyday sports watch that is classical enough to also offer great looks in business settings. Water-resistant to 100 meters and featuring a goldilocks diameter of 40mm, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a screw-down crown, it is available in a range of cool colorways, such...

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May 8, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Smart Travels: Montblanc Sets Off with the 1858 GMT Automatic Date

While most GMT watches feature an additional hand to indicate the second time zone, the new Montblanc 1858 GMT Automatic Date boasts an intuitive and easy-to-read GMT display with no hands. Instead, the second time zone is presented via a red square that moves around the periphery of the dial. This red square is positioned...

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May 7, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Feast for the Eyes: Chanel J12 Diamond Tourbillon

With its J12 Diamond Tourbillon watch, Chanel once again underscores its expertise in the field of grand complications. As the name suggests, the highlight of the hand-wound caliber, manufactured in-house in La Chaux-de-Fonds, is a flying tourbillon, a first for the manufacture. A circular cutout in the pitch-black dial showcases the filigree mechanism in all...

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May 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Glashütte Original Revisits the SeaQ in Pink Gold and Black

Glashütte Original presents a new version of the SeaQ, which was first introduced three years ago. The luxury watch, which boasts a water resistance of 200 meters, is inspired by a successful design originating from the former GDR. The SeaQ now appears in a 39.5 mm rose gold case. A first in the collection is...

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May 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Blossoming Craft: Grand Seiko Blooms with the Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition

In 1967, the 44GS paved the trail for the design code today known as the “Grand Seiko Style”, the set of nine guidelines which lend Grand Seiko its distinctive look. 55 years later, the Japanese luxury brand commemorates its progressive design with a limited edition manual-winding watch, the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary...

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May 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler