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The Second Debut, the Aquastar Deepstar II

This article was originally published in the January/February 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. In 2020, Swiss dive watch specialist Aquastar was relaunched with the simultaneous return of a slightly larger version of the Deepstar chronograph from the ‘60s (see February 2021 issue). Since November 2021, the brand’s first three-hand watch is offering a much...

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Aug 10, 2024 by Roger Ruegger

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

FEATURE

Seiko: A Chronograph Chronology

We survey Seiko’s half-century-plus of mechanical chronographs in this comprehensive historical feature from the WatchTime archives. Discover the Japanese brand's contributions to the world of chronograph wristwatches.

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May 10, 2024 by Gisbert Brunner

Bronze Age: Hands-on with the Hanhart 417 C Flyback

German manufacturer Hanhart has presented the new 417 C Flyback timepiece in collaboration with Chronos — the German sister magazine of WatchTime. The watch features a hand-wound flyback chronograph that has some exciting special features in store. We had the opportunity to wear the watch beforehand, but before we delve into our experience, let’s explore...

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Oct 10, 2023 by Jens Koch

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Chronoswiss Delphis Paraiba

Chronoswiss, a name synonymous with fine, independent watchmaking, will this year once again join WatchTime New York. The 2023 edition of the collectors’ event will take place from October 20 to 22 at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, with it poised to include hands-on showcases from over thirty incredible brands, leading industry panels, and incredible horological conversations....

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Sep 29, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Nivada Reimagines the Original Antarctic Diver

Nivada is paying homage to its original Antarctic Diver model with a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic diver. First debuting at the end of the 1950’s, the watch was born in the golden age of undersea exploration and has since become a flagship model for the brand. The current version sports an enhanced version of...

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Jun 21, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

A Cheap Watch Service Is Often the Most Expensive Thing You Can Do

A fellow collector once said that if you can’t afford to service your watch, you basically can’t afford the watch itself. There is a lot of truth to these words, but the servicing part is often not top of mind when people purchase a new timepiece. Once confronted with problems, they can go for the...

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Apr 24, 2023 by Martin Green

Richard Mille RM 07-04 Automatic Sport: The Athletes Watch

The approach of Richard Mille when it comes to sports watches has always been an interesting one. Instead of aiming at its clients, they develop their watches for professional athletes. The most exciting part of this is that most of them don’t need to wear a timepiece when they want to break records and win...

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Mar 16, 2023 by Martin Green

What Is It Like To Visit Watches And Wonders?

With nearly 22,000 visitors, Watches & Wonders is the major event in the watch industry. However, when we look at the size of the market that they service, the fair is actually very exclusive, also for us as journalists, as of those 22,000, only a mere 1,000 are representatives of the press. So what is...

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Feb 19, 2023 by Martin Green

Inspired by Stereo: Hands-On with the Reservoir Sonomaster Chronograph

French watchmaker Reservoir is known for taking inspiration from various functional and aesthetic measuring instruments. Ranging from the Kanister Collection, which drew inspiration from the marriage of automobile aesthetic and timekeeping, to one of the brand’s more recent dive watch releases, the Hydrosphere Bronze “Greg Lecoeur” Edition, which draws influence from underwater pressure gauges. Following...

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Dec 7, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Green Rambles: Always Take a Second Look

As a watch journalist, I see have the opportunity to see countless watches in person each year. This is a treat and one of the most beautiful parts of my work. Especially at large fairs, the pace is very quick, and it is not unusual to handle over a hundred watches a day and sometimes...

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Nov 28, 2022 by Martin Green

Black & White: Laco Launches Two New Automatic Pilot’s Chronographs

German watch manufacturer Laco revives its classic Kiel model, named after the Hanseatic city, in two new color variants. With numerous sophisticated details and a design inspired by historic pilot watches, the two debut models are part of a new series of chronographs. For the reissue of the model, the challenge was to achieve a...

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Nov 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Chopard Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon

In March of this year at Watches and Wonders 2022, Swiss watchmaker Chopard debuted the Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon. Taking inspiration from a historical Chopard model reinterpreted across generations, the design uses rich blue hues and references the Swiss Alp mountain eagle with a flying tourbillon. The watch, which is a chic addition to the...

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Oct 11, 2022 by WatchTime

Tutima Glashütte Releases Two 40mm M2 Seven Seas S With Red and Blue Dégradé Dials

Tutima Glashütte adds two new variants to its M2 Seven Seas S line. Like many previous models from the German watch manufacture, the debutantes sport colorful dials, in this case, red and blue, with a gradient finish. Both new watches feature a steel case – the “S” in the model’s name refers to this metal...

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Sep 20, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: Is it All About the Money?

The question that I get asked most often on my Instagram account is the price of the watches I post. Some ask politely, others simply message me with ‘PP.’ In my world, this stands for Patek Philippe, in theirs for ‘Price Please,’ but in general, I think that ‘Public Problem,’ is perhaps the best description....

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Sep 19, 2022 by Martin Green

Sponsored: A Genuine Evolution of G-SHOCK DNA – Introducing the Full Metal GMB2100D-1A

Since its debut in 2018, the Casio G-SHOCK Full Metal lineup has become a fan favorite. This month, the brand is back with its newest addition to the catalog, the G-SHOCK Full Metal GMB2100-1A. The latest release takes the brand’s popular octagonal form and elevates it with a full metal construction, in-turn representing a genuine...

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Aug 5, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Strength Meets Serenity in G-SHOCK’s MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi”

Earlier this year, G-SHOCK caught the attention of market-at-large when it launched its most luxurious execution yet of its iconic and historic DW-5000C design in the MRGB5000. Expanding the impressive collection, G-SHOCK is further elevating the 1983-dervied style with its latest in the MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi.” The new watch— like the previous MRGB5000 options before it—...

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Jun 24, 2022 by WatchTime

A Feast for the Eyes: Chanel J12 Diamond Tourbillon

With its J12 Diamond Tourbillon watch, Chanel once again underscores its expertise in the field of grand complications. As the name suggests, the highlight of the hand-wound caliber, manufactured in-house in La Chaux-de-Fonds, is a flying tourbillon, a first for the manufacture. A circular cutout in the pitch-black dial showcases the filigree mechanism in all...

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May 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

In Hindsight: New Series On WatchTime

Our focus is often on the here and now or on the future. Especially when a big event, like Watches & Wonders, is just around the corner, the latest and greatest watches are in the spotlights. They are fresh, they are new, and because of that, they are exciting. While it is very important to...

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Mar 25, 2022 by Martin Green

Sponsored: G-SHOCK Elevates an Icon with the MRGB5000

In an ode to the iconic, original design of the very first Casio G-SHOCK, the famed Japanese maker now unveils the latest addition to its luxuriously minded MR-G series in the new MRGB5000. The new timepiece is the first watch in the MR-G line to feature a design inspired by the first G-SHOCK, the 1983...

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Mar 21, 2022 by WatchTime

WATCH TEST

Diving with the Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Acciaio

In this watch test feature from the WatchTime archives, a frogman re-creates a dive from the 1950s to test the historically inspired Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Acciaio.

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Nov 24, 2020 by Jens Koch

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