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SIHH 2019:

Sands of Time: IWC’s Ceramic-Cased “Mojave Desert” Edition Headlines New Pilot Top Gun Collection

As we revealed back in December, IWC is shining the spotlight on its Pilots' collection at this year's SIHH — specifically on a trio of sub-brands within the historical, high-flying family, the Spitfire, Top Gun, and Exupéry/Le Petit Prince. Today, we look at new offerings within the Top Gun series, which has been positioned this year as the proving ground for innovative new high-tech case materials.

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Jan 15, 2019 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

SIHH 2019:

Staying Power: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar

You can admit it: how many times have you read about an amazing perpetual calendar watch (we’ve written about quite a few) that touted as a top attribute the fact that it would remain accurate and not need resetting until some year far in the future, most likely after you, the prospective owner, have exited...

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Jan 14, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2019:

The Freak That Wears a Crown: Ulysse Nardin Launches the Freak X

Ulysse Nardin, which shook up the watch world with the release of the first Freak watch way back in 2001, flew its Freak flag high again in 2018 with the introduction of the Freak Vision, the first in the unconventional series equipped with a self-winding movement. For those wondering what the brand would do for...

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Jan 14, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2019 PREVIEW:

Silver Anniversary: A. Lange & Söhne Launches Lange 1 “25th Anniversary” Edition

Time flies — one should pardon the obvious pun — when you’re witnessing horological history in the making. In 2019, it will have been 25 years since the postwar resurrection of A. Lange & Söhne, Germany’s most prestigious luxury watchmaker, and the launch of the watch that has defined its modern era, the now-iconic Lange...

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Jan 10, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS:

Oris Announces the Heavy-Duty ProDiver Dive Control

The first watch to be released by Oris in 2019 is a professional-grade diver that was developed in collaboration with Roman Frischknecht, one of Switzerland’s only commercial divers who has helped spearhead the build-out of the ProDiver collection since 2009. One of the most notable results of this partnership has been the brand’s proprietary Rotation Safety...

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Jan 9, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

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The Return of Caliber 321, Omega’s Historic Speedmaster Movement

Within the past year, Omega has demonstrated a renewed commitment to preserving its rich watchmaking history, resurrecting the original 1948 Seamaster as a modern homage piece at Baselworld 2018 and, even more notably, producing a period-appropriate replica of its first wrist-worn chronograph watch as an extremely limited edition last summer. The march through the archives...

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Jan 9, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

Highlights from WatchTime’s January-February 2019 Issue, On Sale Now

The January-February 2019 issue of WatchTime hits newsstands today, with highlights ranging from our cover story on the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 8 Limited Edition; a test of the Rolex GMT-Master II with "Pepsi" bezel and Jubilee bracelet; an in-depth review of Glashütte Original's Senator Cosmopolite world-timer in stainless steel; and more. Read on for details...

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Jan 8, 2019 by WatchTime

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Bremont Introduces a Blue-Dial ALT1-ZT/51 GMT Chronograph Exclusively for Watches of Switzerland New York

As the largest physical retailer of luxury timepieces in the United Kingdom, Watches of Switzerland has held an enviable perch to witness the growth and expansion of the Bremont brand across the world. And just as Bremont continues to expand its market share, as does Watches of Switzerland, which recently made its first foray into...

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Jan 5, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

The WatchTime Q&A:

In Conversation with Jeff Hess, CEO of Duber Time and Ball Watch USA

If you’ve ever purchased or been interested in purchasing an Anonimo, Ball, MeisterSinger, or Mühle in the United States, there’s a good chance you interacted with Jeffrey P. Hess in some way. In fact, if you’ve followed the watch industry over the past three decades, you’ve likely come in contact with the man himself in some...

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Jan 3, 2019 by Roger Ruegger

NEWS

Blancpain Unveils Fifty Fathoms Automatique in New Titanium Case

Blancpain, like all of its brethren in the luxury segment of the Swatch Group, will not be exhibiting at the 2019 Baselworld watch fair, so this announcement doesn’t qualify as a “Baselworld preview” as it would have in recent years. Nevertheless, the venerable Swiss maison is getting a jump on the new year with a...

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Jan 2, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

An Interview with Catherine Rénier, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre

Catherine Rénier was named CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre in May 2018. In an interview with Rüdiger Bucher, editor-in-chief of WatchTime’s German sister magazine Chronos and International Editorial Director of Ebner Publishing, she discusses the values of the brand and what she is planning — and not planning — for the near future.

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Dec 20, 2018 by Ruediger Bucher

NEWS:

Breaking News: Baselworld and SIHH Agree to Coordinate Dates Starting in 2020

In a rare moment of collaboration for the Swiss watch industry, Baselworld and SIHH, the two major industry fairs, have agreed to synchronize their dates starting in 2020. SIHH will now be held from April 26 to 29 in Geneva and will be followed immediately by Baselworld from April 30 to May 5. This arrangement...

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Dec 18, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

SIHH 2019 PREVIEW:

Parmigiani Tonda Metropolitaine Sélène Now in Rose Gold

Sneak previews of new timepieces making their debut at SIHH 2019 next month continue to make their way to our desks, like little stocking stuffers ahead of the big haul on Christmas morning. Recently received from Parmigiani Fleurier is the one you’ll discover below, a new rose-gold version of its Tonda Metropolitaine Sélène, a feminine...

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Dec 17, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2019 PREVIEW:

Girard-Perregaux Adds a Perpetual Calendar to the Laureato Collection

“Laureato” translates to “Graduate” in English, and the Girard-Perregaux Laureato, the 1970s luxury sports watch whose modern incarnation was launched in 2016, graduates to the haute horlogerie big leagues with the just-unveiled Perpetual Calendar model, which makes its official debut next month at the SIHH watch salon in Geneva. Here’s what you should know about...

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Dec 14, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

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Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel

SIHH 2019 will begin almost exactly one month from today. We’ve seen a number of exciting pre-releases from the exhibiting maisons so far, and today we received word on the Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel (Ref. Q13635E1), the first 2019 announcement from Jaeger-LeCoultre. The past year was an interesting one for the brand with a large focus...

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Dec 13, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

SIHH 2019 PREVIEW:

Piaget Reaches for the Stars With New Meteorite-Dial Altiplano Watches

"Just as diamonds are crystallized records of conditions deep within the earth," says Piaget in its latest release, "meteorites are crystallized records of the birth of galaxies." Accordingly, one will encounter both prominently in these three new Piaget Altiplano models we preview this week, ahead of their official release next month at SIHH 2019.

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Dec 12, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

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Hublot and Ferrari Take Victory Lap with New Big Bang Ferrari Scuderia Corsa Limited Edition

Has it really been six years since Swiss watchmaker Hublot announced its partnership with Italian sports-car icon Ferrari and its racing team, Ferrari Scuderia Corsa? Indeed it has, and since that time the Ferrari team has racked up its milestone 100th victory. To commemorate the "championship centennial," Hublot has unveiled its latest ultra-exclusive timepiece, the Big Bang Ferrari Scuderia Corsa Limited Edition.

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Dec 11, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Panerai Launches New Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT Limited Edition at Design Miami

The 2018 Design/Miami fair wraps up today, and Panerai, serving again as the event's official watch partner, has unveiled a new North America limited edition there. Here's a look at the latest, specially designed iteration of the Panerai Luminor 1950 - 10 Days GMT Automatic Acciaio, available exclusively at the brand's Design/Miami booth for the duration of the fair.

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Dec 8, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

From Memphis to Camelot: Exploring Historic Omega Timepieces Owned by Elvis, JFK, and Others

Omega's history stretches all the way back to 1848, and a recent dedication by the Swiss brand to embrace and showcase its heritage brought Omega representatives to New York this week to offer a rare look at several significant timepieces from its museum, several of them intimately connected to important figures and milestones in 20th-Century American history.

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Dec 7, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2019 PREVIEW:

Wheels Up: IWC Launches Its New Fleet of Pilots’ Watches

As IWC’s year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary, marked by the release of its limited-edition Jubilee models, winds down and the 2019 SIHH watch fair looms, the Schaffhausen-based watch maison turns its focus back to its most historically significant and iconic timepiece collection, its Pilot series. This week, we’re able to show you a preview...

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Dec 5, 2018 by Mark Bernardo