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Patek Philippe Announces New GyromaxSi Balance and Updated Pulsomax Escapement; Endows Materials Chair

Patek Philippe today announced several developments related to the company’s efforts in the areas of advanced materials and their chronometric uses. A new GyromaxSi balance in Silinvar and gold will be coupled with a newly-updated and improved Pulsomax escapement and put to work in new limited edition reference 5550P perpetual calendar Advanced Research timepieces. Patek...

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Apr 5, 2011 by WatchTime

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

Bell & Ross Vintage PW1 and WW1

Reimagining military watches of the 1920s, Bell & Ross has created two nostalgic yet modern timepieces: the Vintage PW1 pocket watch, and the WW1 wristwatch. Both pieces combine vintage styling cues with the unmistakable Bell & Ross design codes to produce a distinctive look. Find prices and availability dates inside.

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Apr 5, 2011 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Carrera Heritage Collection

In 1963 Jack Heuer started work on a new chronograph designed for drivers and motor-racing enthusiasts. A life-long fan of the sport himself, he knew what it was needed: a wide-open, easy-to-read dial and a shock-resistant and waterproof case tough enough for road wear. The following year he launched the result, a mechanical, manual-wound chronograph...

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Apr 4, 2011 by WatchTime

Glashütte Original Seventies Panorama Date

Glashütte Original captures the look and feel of a decade that launched numerous design icons with the Seventies Panorama Date. Offered in steel with three dial choices, the 70s look is coupled with the latest in modern watchmaking know-how to create the ultimate time machine. Find pricing and wallpaper inside.

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Apr 1, 2011 by WatchTime

Corum Admiral’s Cup Legend 42

At Baselworld last week Corum unveiled the Admiral’s Cup Legend 42. The twelve-sided bezel and nautical pennants have defined Admiral’s Cup family for decades. For 2011, the collection expands with the addition of a classically elegant example. At 42mm, this new model is smaller than the collection’s sporting versions, and the new design is more...

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Mar 30, 2011 by WatchTime

New at Baselworld: Breitling Chronomat GMT

Breitling’s new Chronomat GMT lets you adjust instantly to the time and date on your arrival while maintaining a 24-hour home-time display without losing any precision in counting the minutes. Equipped with the new Breitling Caliber 04, entirely developed and produced within the company workshops, the Chronomat GMT is a special chronograph offering a smoothly...

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Mar 29, 2011 by WatchTime

Blancpain Villeret Annual Calendar GMT

At Baselworld this week, Blancpain presented its first annual calendar combined with the GMT function. The Villeret Annual Calendar GMT is equipped with the new in-house automatic calibre 6054F. Find pricing and wallpaper inside.

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Mar 28, 2011 by WatchTime

Citizen Donates $1.3 million to Japanese Disaster Relief

Citizen is donating $1.3 million to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami disaster relief effort. Citizen Watch Company of America, Inc., (COA), encompassing the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, has already donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross, earmarked for the Japanese effort. Citizen Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced an additional donation of one...

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Mar 27, 2011 by WatchTime

Grand Seiko Anniversary Limited Edition Comes to the U.S. Market

At Baselworld Seiko officially launched three limited edition Grand Seiko timepieces as a part of the brand’s 130th Anniversary Commemorative Collection. All three models house a newly developed mechanical hand-winding movement, and all three will come to the U.S., market, albeit in very small numbers. Find pricing and wallpaper inside.

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Mar 25, 2011 by WatchTime

Richard Mille RM 032 Automatic Chronograph Diver’s Watch

This newest Richard Mille creation is designed to go deep and to offer a range of functions along the way. While exploring the depths, you have at your disposal hours, minutes, seconds, 60-minute countdown, 12-hour totalizer and flyback chronograph, annual calendar with oversized date, and a month indicator. Find pricing and wallpaper inside.

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Mar 24, 2011 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Black Sea

The 45.8mm Black Sea is the latest addition to the Marine Diver collection. The stainless-steel case has undergone a complex vulcanization process, leaving it with a matte-black rubber coating, giving it a sporty aesthetic and comfortable feel. The wave motif extends from the dial to the bezel and even the rubber and ceramic strap. Find...

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Mar 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Landon Donovan Joins Seiko as U.S. Brand Ambassador

On March 23, TAG Heuer announced “Project Apollo” – a new watch they call a game-changing new concept in very high-frequency chronograph technology. You can watch the press conference, conducted by CEO Jean-Christophe Babin, here on WatchTime.com. You can also access it in our “WT Events” navigation menu.

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Mar 23, 2011 by WatchTime

Landon Donovan Joins Seiko as U.S. Brand Ambassador

U.S. soccer icon Landon Donovan has joined Seiko as a new Brand Ambassador. Donovan, best known for his last-minute, game-winning goal for the United States National Team against Algeria in the 2010 World Cup, will represent the brand’s Sportura Collection, and will help Seiko celebrate the brand’s 130th anniversary.

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Mar 22, 2011 by WatchTime

Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar White Gold

Girard-Perregaux has unveiled a new version of the Full Calendar from its 1966 collection, this time in white gold. Inside the polished 40mm case is the manufacture’s in-house automatic caliber GP033M0 with date, day, month and moon phase. The slightly domed dial is available in black or white-silver opalin. Find complete specifications and pricing inside.

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Mar 22, 2011 by WatchTime

Citizen Watch Company of America President Laurence Grunstein Retires

Citizen announced today that Citizen Watch Company of America, Inc. president Laurence Grunstein will retire effective April 15, 2011. Grunstein joined Citizen as USA president in 1985. He was also appointed President, Citizen Watch Company of Canada, Ltd. in 1993 and Managing Director and CEO, Citizen Watch United Kingdom, Ltd. in 2000.

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Mar 21, 2011 by WatchTime

Corum Acquires Technical Expertise; Launches Admiral’s Cup Seafender 46 Dive and Chrono Dive

In a move reminiscent of Hublot’s acquisition of BNB Concept, Corum has acquired key members of Les Artisans Horlogers, a movement specialist that filed for bankruptcy in January 2011. Corum is also launching two new Admiral’s Cup models: the Seafender 46 Dive and Seafender 46 Chrono Dive. Find pricing inside.

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Mar 21, 2011 by WatchTime

Seiko Announces Disaster Relief Donations

Seiko has announced that Seiko Holdings will donate 20 million yen or about $247,000 and Seiko Epson will donate 100 million yen or about $1,234,000 to provide assistance to the victims of the earthquake that struck Japan on March 11. Seiko expresses its deepest condolences to those affected by the earthquake and its hopes for...

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Mar 18, 2011 by WatchTime

WatchTime’s April App Now Available in iTunes

In this issue we test watches from Rolex, Omega and TAG Heuer, and we take you inside COSC. Our 27-page report on the Geneva Fairs includes business analysis and 55 new watches. We profile Roland Murphy and the new Hublot manufacture. In our interview, Jean-Claude Biver explains why “in-house” matters. PLUS: 11 videos, 62 image...

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Mar 18, 2011 by WatchTime

Watch the TAG Heuer “Apollo Project” Live Webcast Here on WatchTime.com

At 1:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday March 23 (press day at Baselworld 2011), TAG Heuer will announce what they are calling a game-changing new concept and a groundbreaking innovation in very high-frequency chronograph technology. The interactive press conference, to be conducted by CEO Jean-Christophe Babin, will stream live here on WatchTime.com, and it will also...

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Mar 17, 2011 by WatchTime

Basel Preview: Breitling Bentley GT Ice & Bentley GT Racing Ice

At Baselworld 2011, Breitling will introduce special all-white “Ice” versions of the the Bentley GT and Bentley GT Racing chronographs. These chronographs, already distinguished by their size, which is more compact than the other Breitling for Bentley models making them suited to all wrists, now also offer a distinctive and instantly-identifiable look. Find pricing and...

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Mar 17, 2011 by WatchTime