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Awesome Anatom: Rado Brings Back a Cool Classic from the ’80s (With Video)

Rado revives an iconic model from the 1980s, the rectangular Anatom, available in three different color ways as well as a limited special edition with diamond markers. The first Anatom was introduced to the market in 1983. Its name was derived from its shape, designed to snugly fit around the wrist in an “anatomical” fashion....

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Jan 11, 2024 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

From Paris, With Love: Meet the New Tank Française

In 1996, the Cartier Tank Française joined the legendary Tank collection that was created by Louis Cartier in 1917. As with all previous follow-ups, such as the Tank Américaine or the Tank Must de Cartier, it offered a subtle twist of the highly recognizable design that has appealed to dozens of celebrities over the course...

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Feb 1, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Baume & Mercier Introduces New Hampton Watches at Watches & Wonders

The elegant dress watches of Baume & Mercier’s Hampton collection are all about Art Deco. Born in the early half of the 20th century, they have been a signature of the Geneva-based brand for decades. At this year’s Watches & Wonders, some particularly refined additions – both mechanical and quartz – equipped with mesh bracelets...

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Apr 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Baume & Mercier Debuts Art Deco-Inspired Hampton Collection

Perhaps in hopeful anticipation of a new “Roaring Twenties” era that may follow our current pandemic-linked economic slowdown, Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier has unveiled the latest update to its Art Deco inspired Hampton series. The refreshed collection, which takes its inspiration from the dominant design influence of the early 20th century, includes three new...

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May 31, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

BASELWORLD 2019:

Beyond the Watch Halls: 21 Tidbits About Basel

This week, journalist, retailers, collectors, and influencers from around the globe will flock to Basel, Switzerland, for the world’s largest watch show, Baselworld. Because of the frenzied pace of the show, most Baselworld visitors don’t get to see much of the city. That’s a pity because there is a lot more to it than the show. Here are 21 things to know about what’s beyond the watch halls.

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Mar 18, 2019 by WatchTime

NEWS:

Moritz Grossmann Reveals its First Rectangular Watch with the Corner Stone Collection

Moritz Grossmann has embarked on an intercontinental roadshow with visits to Dubai and Tokyo in recent weeks. During the Japanese stopover on Mar. 7, the German brand introduced the Corner Stone collection that is made up of five new watches that feature a rectangular case construction. This case design is a first for Moritz Grossmann and...

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Mar 12, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

DIVE WATCHES 101:

What Did Divers Use Before There Were Dive Watches?

What did divers use before Rolex and Blancpain launched their first wristwatches for divers in the early 1950s, creating the archetype of the modern dive watch?

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Nov 21, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

Tough Timers: 10 Watches for Extreme Conditions

WatchTime takes a look at 10 tough timer watches, including the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra >15,000 Gauss and the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea, designed to withstand extreme conditions.

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Aug 24, 2018 by Jens Koch

WATCH TEST

The Sinking Man’s Watch: Testing the Omega Seamaster Ploprof

WatchTime tests the Omega Seamaster Ploprof, a re-edition of a classic divers’ watch from 1970 with double the original’s water-resistance and a manufacture caliber.

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Aug 6, 2018 by Jens Koch

FEATURE

7 Milestone Omega Watches, from 1892 to Today

In its long history, Omega has contributed numerous important watches and innovations to the world of watchmaking. In this feature, we chronicle seven of the 25 most important watches Omega has ever made, including the Omega Seamaster, the Omega Constellation and the Omega De Ville.

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Jul 12, 2018 by Gisbert Brunner

FROM FRATELLO WATCHES

For Vintage Watch Fans: 5 Iconic Omega Watches

Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer focuses on five iconic Omega watches, including the Omega Speedmaster Professional and Omega Seamaster, which he considers consider most important to the brand or to the world of watches in general.

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Jun 19, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

Feeling Blue: 25 Watches With Blue Dials and Blue Straps

We take a look at 25 stunning blue-on-blue watches, with blue dials and blue straps, released within recent years, from watch brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex, TAG Heuer, Zenith and many others.

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May 23, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2018:

The Baselworld Watch Fair: 10 Things to Know

What is Baselworld, exactly? Why is it so important? What happens there? Can I go? For the answers to these and more questions, read on. We’ve put together a list of 10 watch-centric FAQs.

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Mar 20, 2018 by WatchTime

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931

Since we discussed TAG Heuer's vintage tribute piece to the original Monaco last week, I thought it would be fitting to revisit another series that includes a direct historical homage piece. This week, it’s the Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 (Ref. 2788570), released a few years ago to an almost overwhelmingly positive reception.

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Feb 5, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

Five Notable Cartier Watches Under $10,000

Here are five Cartier watch models, priced under $10,000.00, we think merit special attention, including the Cartier Santos de Cartier Santos 100 and the Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Second Time Zone Day/Night.

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Oct 5, 2016 by WatchTime

7 Signs Chopard is Serious About High Watchmaking

Seven reasons why today's Chopard watches demonstrate the brand's devotion to making its mark on the men's luxury watch market.

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Nov 27, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Opening Acts: Testing Entry-Level Watches from Rolex, IWC, and Panerai

Watch test features entry-level timepieces from Rolex, IWC and Panerai that offer an entrance into the luxury-watch world for a relatively modest price.

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Nov 26, 2015 by Alexander Krupp

Milestone Cartier Watches: From the Cartier Santos to the Calibre de Cartier

This feature from WatchTime magazine introduces you to the 23 most important milestones in the history of the Cartier watch, including models like the Cartier Santos and Cartier Tank watch.

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Nov 17, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

Comparison Test: TAG Heuer Monaco vs. Breitling Chrono-Matic

In this Watchtime test feature our writers pit modern versions of two iconic 1970s chronographs — the TAG Heuer Monaco and the Breitling Chono-Matic — against each other in a challenge of retro sports watches.

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Nov 4, 2015 by Jens Koch

Above the Clouds: Testing the Zenith Pilot Big Date Special

In this feature, with original photos by our own Nik Schölzel, we put the Zenith Pilot Big Date Special watch through our rigorous test.

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Sep 29, 2015 by Alexander Krupp
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