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IWC: Portugieser Perpetual Calendar

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Omega: Speedmaster Dark Side of Moon Apollo 8

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Tudor: The New Pelagos FXD

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Breguet: The New Type XX Chronographe

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Pacific Ocean Edition from Blancpain and Swatch

Blancpain X Swatch: Everything About the Collab

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IWC Schaffhausen: Ingenieur Automatic 40

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Blancpain: Fifty Fathoms “70th Anniversary Act 3” in Bronze Gold

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Citizen: A Deep Dive Into the Challenge Divers

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Furlan Marri Turns the Past into the Present with the Disco Volante

Disco Volante, meaning flying saucer in Italian, is a term that has been used over the years for various different creations that all seem to fit that mandatory criteria when naming something in Italian: they are stunning. Whether it is the Alfa Romeos that were given this name or the wall-mounted turn table designed by...

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Jul 19, 2024 by Martin Green

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

WATCH LIST

Splendid Splitters: 5 Noteworthy Rattrapante Chronograph Watches

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in July 2022. Rattrapante chronographs, also referred to as split-seconds chronographs, are a type of chronograph with two seconds hands that allow for the ability to time multiple simultaneous events, such as runners during a race. It can also time a series of events,...

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Jul 18, 2024 by WatchTime

Mido Introduces Ocean Star in New 39mm Case Size

To mark the 80th anniversary of its Ocean Star, Mido is launching a new sporty and sophisticated iteration with a diameter of 39mm, a first for this collection. Despite its smaller size, the stainless steel case of the Ocean Star 39 remains water-resistant to 200 meters. The visual highlight of the newcomer is the relief...

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Jul 18, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

The Triumphant Comeback of Vacheron Constantin’s 222

This article was originally published in the November/December 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. One of the most unexpected releases at Watches and Wonders 2022 was undoubtedly the re-edition of Vacheron Constantin’s Jumbo version of the “Triple Two” in 37 mm in 18k 3N yellow gold. Vacheron Constantin’s original 222 was launched in 1977 for...

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Jul 17, 2024 by Roger Ruegger

ProTek Goes Automatic for Carbon Composite USMC Series

American watch brand ProTek has built quite a reputation for making watches that are as tough as nails. This makes them the natural choice for first responders, who often face challenging circumstances while doing their jobs and need a timepiece that can meet those challenges with them. ProTek is therefore also the official watch of...

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Jul 17, 2024 by Martin Green

Customizing Time: The Art of the Personalized Watch

As more and more of today’s consumers look for watches that make a truly personal statement, the art of customization is in rising demand. In this feature from the archives, WatchTime contributor and author Roberta Naas offers one of the most comprehensive looks at customizing time. It’s been a centuries-old trend in clothing: bespoke tailoring...

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Jul 16, 2024 by WatchTime

Frederique Constant Unveils New Classics Runabout Limited Editions

Blending Italian maritime heritage and Swiss craftsmanship, the Classics Runabout collection from Frederique Constant, first introduced in 2013, welcomes two stunning limited-edition releases. Created in collaboration with the Riva Historical Society (RHS), they uphold the collection’s chic style with a vibrant blue dial evoking a sea breeze and an aura of dolce vita. Available in...

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Jul 16, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Fashion-Forward: Raymond Weil Introduces Millesime Automatic Small Seconds Denim Blue

Trousers, jacket and now wrist: Raymond Weil’s Millesime Automatic Small Seconds Denim Blue is the perfect companion for the all-denim look. The independent Geneva watchmaker has thus given the three-hand watch with small seconds, which won the Challenge Award at last year’s prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, a proverbial “cool” look-and-feel. Denim is undoubtedly...

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Jul 15, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

WATCH TEST

Deep Black: Testing the Tudor Black Bay Dark

A black watch is perfect for diving in deep dark waters, and it looks great on dry land, too. In this feature from WatchTime's June 2017 issue, we test Tudor’s popular model in its recently launched all-black version: the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Dark. Original photos are by OK-Photography.

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Jul 14, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

Green Eyes: Chopard’s Alpine Eagle

This article was originally published in the November/December 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Chopard’s highly successful Alpine Eagle sports watch collection took off with a new dial color in the late months of 2022, available exclusively for the 41-mm size in stainless steel or gold. Like the “Aletsch Blue,” “Bernina Grey” and “Pitch...

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Jul 14, 2024 by Roger Ruegger

Squaring the Circle: Hublot’s Square Bang

This article was originally published in the Design 2023 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Hardly any other brand stands for such a wide variety of models as Hublot. In addition to diverse materials and colors, this manufacture is now dedicating itself to form and is introducing a square watch. To what degree is the Square Bang...

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Jul 13, 2024 by Ruediger Bucher

Airy and Light: Zenith Gets Ready for Summer with Defy Skyline White Ceramic Skeleton

In 2022, Zenith unveiled its vision of a contemporary luxury sports watch with the Defy Skyline. Based on a historic model from 1969 in the original Defy, the form of the modern watch combines an unmistakable design with the functionality and sophistication of the legendary El Primero high-frequency caliber updated with a unique 1/10th-second sub-dial. Today,...

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Jul 12, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Super Bucherer Blue

This article was originally published in the Design 2023 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Under the name Bucherer Blue, the Swiss jewelry company regularly presents the beautiful, blue-accent results of its exclusive collaborations with luxury watch brands. In 2022, Bucherer introduced two watches and a race car. Bucherer mastered the interplay of shape and color...

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Jul 11, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

Back in Black: Omega Introduces Three New Seamaster Aqua Terra Models

With three new editions, Omega is ushering in a new era for the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M. Housed in stainless steel cases and attached to bracelets, the new watches are offered in three sizes – 34mm, 38mm and 31mm. Notably, the timepieces feature lacquered black varnish dials and do without the horizontally striped “teakwood” motif...

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Jul 11, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Introducing 19th& WatchPads — Elevate Your Workspace with Style and Protection

For most enthusiasts in the world of watches, even the smallest scratch on a timepiece can become a significant eyesore— diminishing both the aesthetic appeal and value of something deeply cherished. Moreover, the constant annoyance of having to remove watches while working only adds to the inconvenience. Recognizing these challenges, 19th&, a brand founded by...

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Jul 11, 2024 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Design With a Bite: Five Timepieces with Animal Allure

Dangerous creatures have always held a magical attraction. In this feature from the WatchTime Special Design Issue 2019, on sale now, we look at five exciting horological creations that reveal this fascination.

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Jul 10, 2024 by Maria-Bettina Eich

A Tasty Proposition: Hands-on with the Nivada Chronoking Mecaquartz Salmon

A color may be a trend, but getting it right can still be a tricky business. Look, for example, at the wide variety of green-colored dials offered these days. By comparison, Salmon is still somewhat niche, perhaps because it is even more difficult to balance in the overall design of a watch. That didn’t stop...

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Jul 10, 2024 by Martin Green

Drum Roll: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Twenty

This article was originally published in the Design 2023 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. In just two decades, French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has managed to make quite a name for itself within the watch industry. In 2002, the maison had unveiled the Tambour for the first time, recognizable at a glance with its unusual...

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Jul 9, 2024 by Roger Ruegger

Longines Brings Back the Pilot Majetek in Titanium

Last year, Longines revived the Pilot Majetek, a faithful re-edition of a model that took first to the skies in 1935. Although geared to the needs of professional aviators, this timepiece ultimately attracted a wider customer base looking for a reliable, precise, and easy-to-read wristwatch. Featuring a cushion-shaped case with a fluted bidirectional bezel and...

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Jul 9, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Tudor Returns to the Racetrack with Dedicated Black Bay Ceramic Edition “Blue”

At the beginning of 2024, Tudor announced its return to motorsport by partnering with the new Visa Cash App RB Formula One team. To mark the occasion, the brand created a team-exclusive version of its Master Chronometer-certified Black Bay Ceramic, complete with a blue dial to match their striking livery. With the Black Bay Ceramic...

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Jul 8, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler