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Close-Up: Louis Moinet Memoris

Back in 2013, we reported on the discovery of a 19th-century timekeeping device, created by French watchmaker Louis Moinet, that may well have been the world’s very first chronograph. This year, the brand that bears that watchmaker’s name pays tribute to that milestone with the Louis Moinet Memoris, a wristwatch that positions the chronograph as...

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Oct 22, 2015 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

Ulysse Nardin USA Cheers on the America’s Cup Winners in Bermuda

Sweden’s Artemis Racing team, sponsored by Ulysse Nardin, pulled off a dramatic victory in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series races in Bermuda on Sunday, October 18. WatchTime was there to witness the excitement and to get a glimpse of the new limited-edition Ulysse Nardin Artemis racing watch.

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Oct 21, 2015 by Joe Thompson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2015: New Watches from Mühle and MeisterSinger

WatchTime New York, at Manhattan's Gotham Hall on October 23-24, will feature more than 20 luxury watch brands, including German boutique watch brand Mühle Glashütte and MeisterSinger. Muhle will showcase its Robert Muhle Auf/Ab and MeisterSinger, its Adhaesio.

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Oct 21, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Watch Wallpaper: Seven IWC Ingenieur Watches

IWC Schaffhausen recently introduced its revamped IWC Ingenieuer collection, with designs and materials inspired by the brand’s partnership with the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One racing team. Scroll down to discover photos of the timepieces that you can download for your desktop.

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Oct 21, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2015: F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum

America’s largest luxury watch show is less than a week away! WatchTime New York takes place at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 23-24 (Click here for event details and to purchase tickets) and features more than 20 luxury watch brands. Among them is F.P. Journe, which will showcase its horological chef d’oeuvre, the Chronomètre Optimum.

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Oct 19, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2015: Ball Engineer Master II Slide Chronograph

Among the sponsoring luxury watch brands at the WatchTime New York watch collectors' event is the always innovative Ball Watch Co., which will showcase its Ball Engineer Master II Slide chronograph, which uses a mechanical slide, rather than traditional pushers, to start, stop and reset the stopwatch.

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Oct 16, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

10 Things to Know About the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime

Last year marked Patek Philippe’s 175th anniversary. What better way to celebrate than with a series of limited-edition timepieces? Why not include the most complicated wristwatch Patek Philippe has ever created? That’s just what they did. Here are ten things you need to know about it. 1. This timepiece – the Grandmaster Chime, Ref. 5175,...

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Oct 16, 2015 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2015: Nomos Metro 38 Datum

We’re a little over a week away from the start of America’s Luxury Watch Show, WatchTime New York, at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 23-24 (Click here for event details and to purchase tickets). Among the more than 20 luxury watch brands you’ll see there is Germany’s Nomos Glashütte, which will be showcasing its new...

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Oct 15, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

A Darker Diver: Introducing the Tudor Heritage Black Bay “Black”

Tudor emerged from the considerable shadow of its big brother Rolex in 2013, when its vintage-inspired divers' watch, the Tudor Heritage Black Bay, won the "Revival" prize at the prestigious Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève. That model, with its black dial and burgundy bezel, begat another version in 2014, with a bezel in Midnight Blue. Now the brand has announced a third variation, in which both the dial and bezel are black.

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Oct 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Tom Brady Joins TAG Heuer as Brand Ambassador at Carrera Heuer 01 Launch

TAG Heuer officially rolled out its new Carrera – Heuer 01 collection at a New York City launch event on October 13 and also made an additional surprise announcement, introducing New England Patriots quarterback and four-time Superbowl champ Tom Brady as its newest brand ambassador.

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Oct 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

10 Unique Watches Up for Auction at Only Watch 2015

This fall will mark the sixth edition of Only Watch, a charity auction of unique timepieces whose proceeds benefit the Monaco Association against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. We've already shown you Tudor's contribution to the biennial event; here are 10 more from 10 other participating watch brands.

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Oct 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

More from Watches & Wonders: New IWC Portofino Models Debut

IWC Schaffhausen introduced three new models in its Portofino collection at the recent Watches & Wonders salon in Hong Kong. They include the Hand-Wound Day & Date (Ref. IW516201 in stainless steel and IW516203 in rose gold), the Automatic Moon Phase 37 (Ref. IW459007) and two new Portofino Automatic 37 models (Ref. IW458111/12) with colored...

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Oct 13, 2015 by Carol Besler

Showing at WatchTime New York 2015: Moritz Grossmann Benu Power Reserve

Have you secured your ticket yet for America’s luxury watch show? WatchTime New York, taking place October 23-24 at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, now boasts more than 20 watch brands displaying their new timepieces for 2015 (Click here for event details and to purchase tickets). Among the sponsor brands is Germany’s Moritz Grossmann, which will be...

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Oct 13, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

4 New Panerai Radiomir 1940 Watches Launch in Hong Kong

It was a Radiomir 1940 roadshow for Panerai at Watches & Wonders last week in Hong Kong, with four new models introduced. The Panerai Radiomir 1940 embodies the purity and simplicity of the original Panerai design, with its no-frills, highly legible sandwich dial and signature cushion-shaped case.

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Oct 12, 2015 by Carol Besler

Showing at WatchTime New York 2015: Grand Seiko 55th Anniversary Spring Drive Chronograph

This year, to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Japanese brand's most haute watch collection, Seiko has introduced a new, limited-edition Grand Seiko, equipped with its proprietary Spring Drive chronograph movement. This very special timepiece will be among many on display at WatchTime New York, America's Luxury Watch Show, on October 23-24.

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Oct 10, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Baume & Mercier Unveils Clifton 1830 Pocketwatch and Promesse Jade

Baume & Mercier celebrates its 185th anniversary this year by introducing a pocketwatch with a rare complication, a five-minute repeater at Watches & Wonders, held in Hong Kong last week. The brand also introduced a ladies’ quartz watch, the Jade Promesse, at the show. It is set with a jade bezel as an homage to Asian and Chinese cultures.

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Oct 9, 2015 by Carol Besler

Debuting at WatchTime New York: Porsche Design 1919 DateTimer Series 1

Have you secured your ticket yet for America’s luxury watch show? WatchTime New York, taking place October 23-24 at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, now boasts more than 20 watch brands displaying their new timepieces for 2015 (Click here for event details and to purchase tickets). Among the most recently signed brands is Porsche Design, which will...

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Oct 8, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Net Gain: Tissot Becomes First Official Timekeeper of the NBA

Tissot is no stranger to sports sponsorships, having just celebrated 10 years of its partnership NASCAR's Danica Patrick and continuing as timing partner of the MotoGP racing series, but this week the Swiss sports watch brand landed its biggest coup to date, becoming the first-ever official timekeeper of the National Basketball Association.

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Oct 7, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime’s Joe Thompson To Receive JA Lifetime Achievement Award

WatchTime magazine Editor-in-Chief Joe Thompson has been selected by Jewelers of America (JA) as the recipient of the 2016 GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement, becoming the first journalist or member of the media to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 14-year history of the GEM Awards.

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Oct 7, 2015 by Sara Orlando

Carrying on a Tradition: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 41mm

Audemars Piguet launched its new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, with a larger, 41-mm-diameter cases and a new movement (Caliber 5134); four new models are available: steel with a white or blue dial, and rose gold with a white or blue dial.

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Oct 6, 2015 by Jason Pitsch