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Showing at WatchTime New York 2016: Urban Jürgensen Ref. 1741 in Platinum

America’s largest luxury watch show, WatchTime New York, returns to Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 14-15. Among the independent watchmakers exhibiting there is Urban Jürgensen, which will showcase its highlight piece from this year's Baselworld, the Reference 1741 in platinum.

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Aug 9, 2016 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

WatchTime New York Event Returns in October

Mark your calendars: WatchTime New York, which debuted last year, will be back for an encore on Oct. 14 and 15 at New York City’s Gotham Hall, at 1356 Broadway. There, watch collectors and aficionados can see and try on watches from a wide array of companies and talk to watch-company executives. They’ll also be...

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Aug 4, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

UNITED STATES EXCLUSIVE

Breitling Releases Limited-Edition Jet Team Chronomat 44 and Chronomat GMT

The Breitling Jet Team is halfway through the second and final year of its inaugural tour of U.S. and Canadian air shows, and its sponsoring watch brand is commemorating the American Tour with a pair of limited-edition watches, the Chronomat 44 Breitling Jet Team America Tour and Chronomat GMT Breitling Jet Team American Tour. Both...

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Aug 4, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Panerai Luminor Due: A “Two” That’s Also a First

Panerai’s latest addition to the Luminor family, the Panerai Luminor Due (“two” in Italian), is also the brand’s thinnest model so far. The result is a much more elegant appearance on the wrist while keeping the distinctive cushion-shaped case and crown protector of the 1950 model.

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Aug 3, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

North American Exclusive

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Day-Date and Power Reserve

Vacheron Constantin has unveiled a new edition of its Traditionnelle Day Date and Power Reserve, limited to just 30 pieces and available exclusively in Vacheron Constantin boutiques throughout North America.

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Aug 1, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

From Watch Insider

The Omega Rio 2016 Collection: Six New Watches for the Olympic Games

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Jul 30, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Shinola Launches Rambler Tachymeter Chronographs

Detroit-based Shinola has launched its first chronograph watch with a tachymeter scale, called the Shinola Rambler 600. Prices on all four models are included.

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Jul 26, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Enters the Regular Collection

At this year's Baselworld, Swiss watch brand Patek Philippe introduced the Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300, a new, non-limited version of the first Grandmaster Chime, Ref. 5175, to the regular Patek Philippe Collection.

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Jul 25, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Hollywood Glamor Meets Haute Horology

Roger Dubuis Velvet by Massaro: A Silver Screen Trilogy of Ladies’ Timepieces

Roger Dubuis launches three new models in its Velvet collection of ladies' watches, designed in collaboration with Maison Massaro, Parisian designer of custom-made shoes and paying tribute to 1950s Hollywood screen icons Rita Hayworth, Greta Garbo, and Lana Turner.

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Jul 20, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

CLOSE-UP

Competizione: The New Girard-Perregaux Racing Chronographs

Girard-Perregaux has introduced an all-new collection of auto-racing-inspired chronograph wristwatches as part of its 225th anniversary celebration in 2016. Here's what you need to know about the Girard-Perregaux Competizione collection.

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Jul 19, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Updated with Live Photos

Piaget Polo S: A New Look and New Material for a 1980s Classic

This week, launched the newest generation of its iconic Polo watch, the Piaget Polo S — a collection of five watches in new, distinctively shaped steel cases and outfitted with new mechanical movements. Read on for details and pricing.

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Jul 15, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime’s July-August Issue is On Sale Now!

The July-August 2016 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now, featuring our comprehensive report on this year's Baselworld watch fair, including 75 new watches, a test of the newest Rolex Yacht-Master, and more. Here are highlights from the issue.

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Jul 12, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

German Chocolate: A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Automatics with Brown Dials

A. Lange & Söhne is celebrating the recent reopening of its boutique in Tokyo's upscale Ginza shopping district with the release of two new models of its Saxonia Automatic watch — the first in the Saxonia collection to feature brown dials.

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Jul 11, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Ulysse Nardin Marks 170 Years with Limited-Edition Classico Manufacture

The Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture, which celebrates the Swiss brand's 170th anniversary, features a handsome grand feu enamel dial and an in-house automatic movement.

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Jul 9, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Here’s the Tissot Watch the First Rounders Received at the 2016 NBA Draft

The 2016 National Basketball Association's 2016 Draft was held at Brooklyn's Barclay's Center on June 23, and Tissot, the NBA's official timekeeper, awarded a personalized watch to the top draft picks. Here's the watch they received.

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Jul 7, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

New York Timers: The New Hamilton Broadway Collection

The musical “Hamilton” is the biggest draw on Broadway these days, and as serendipity would have it, the newest timepiece collection from Hamilton Watch Co. (no relation to either the play or its historical subject) is called Broadway. Comprising three models with three distinct movements, the collection draws its design inspiration from the New York...

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Jul 6, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Richard Mille Kicks Off 2016 Le Mans Classic with Limited-Edition RM 11-02 Watch

The 8th edition of the Le Mans Classic, a biennial vintage sportscar rally held on the grounds of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, kicks off on July 8. As in previous years, Richard Mille — official timekeeper and principal partner of the event — will offer a special watch commemorating it. This year’s...

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Jul 5, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Close-Up: Breguet Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon

The Breguet Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon — one of the brand's most important launches at Baselworld 2016 — has a passel of features that make it different and, Breguet says, better, than other minute repeaters. Here's a look at them.

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Jul 4, 2016 by WatchTime

Night Flyer: The New Breitling Navitimer 46 Blacksteel

Breitling has added another model to its growing collection of all-black watches. The Breitling Navitimer 46, the larger version of the brand's iconic Navitimer pilot's chronograph, is now available in a Blacksteel edition with several new features.

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Jun 29, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Seiko Makes Mechanical-Watch Waves with New Presage Collection

Japan's Seiko announced the global launch of a new, all-mechanical collection of affordably priced automatic watches called Presage. Only two Seiko Presage watches – limited-edition chronograph pieces with special dials – will be available in the U.S. this year.

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Jun 28, 2016 by Joe Thompson