Blancpain Goes Full Gold with the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronograph Flyback and Quantième Complet Phases de Lune Following the introduction of the Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet fully clad in ceramic in June, Blancpain now adds two more new executions to this storied diver’s watch collection, this time in gold. The Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune and Chronographe Flyback models feature a case and bracelet meticulously crafted from 18K red gold and beautiful... Read the article Aug 8, 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,... Read the article Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime
Configurable Laco “Flieger PRO” Line Expands with New Dial and Case Options Renowned for their precision, robustness, and distinctive instrumental design, pilot watches continue to captivate watch enthusiasts. Embracing the rich history of this genre while infusing it with modern flair, Laco’s configurable Flieger PRO line combines historically inspired pilot watches with contemporary elements. Launched in 2021, the customizable PRO collection now offers even more options, including... Read the article Jul 31, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
Nomos Glashütte Goes Mid-Summer with the Ahoi neomatik 38 Date Atlantik Nomos Glashütte dives in before summer dips out by adding another member to the Ahoi product family. Dubbed the Ahoi neomatik 38 Date Atlantik, the new watch comes with a unisex diameter of 38.5mm and a moderate height of only 9.9mm. It is distinguished by a dark blue dial, which perfectly evokes the maritime theme.... Read the article Jul 29, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
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... Read the article Jul 16, 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... Read the article Jul 8, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
Time to Shine: New Colors for Three Cool Classics from Norqain, Baume & Mercier, and TAG Heuer As the days grow longer and the sun climbs higher, some watch brands present a timely update to their palette. This summer, enthusiasts can look forward to a vibrant transformation of some popular timepieces. From the cool hues of ocean blues to subdued earthy shades and radiant copper, the latest color updates from Norqain, Baume... Read the article Jun 10, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
The Long Haul: Panerai Introduces the Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT with 10 Days of Power Reserve “Dieci Giorni,” people who understand Italian might already guess by the name what Panerai’s PAM01482 most important feature is: a power reserve of 10 days, or 240 hours. While this is very impressive, the Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT has even more to offer: a linear power reserve indicator, a second-time zone including a night-day indication and... Read the article May 21, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
Green and Blue Dials Meet Pink Gold in Girard-Perregaux’s Latest Laureato Models In 1975, Girard-Perregaux launched the first Laureato, a luxury sports timepiece characterized by a variety of shapes that were brought together to form a coherent and unmistakable aesthetic. A closer look reveals an octagonal bezel resting on a circular base, which in turn rests on an angular tonneau-shaped case. The contours of the different shapes... Read the article May 15, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
Back in Platinum and Blue, Meet the Latest Rolex Perpetual 1908 Last year, Rolex first introduced its Perpetual 1908 collection, working to revitalize its formal-focused segment from a slightly different angle after discontinuing its Cellini collection. This year, the brand grew the series once more— unveiling a new platinum-clad, time-only edition at Watches & Wonders 2024. On the wrist, the new Rolex Perpetual 1908 wears 39mm... Read the article Apr 24, 2024 by Caleb Anderson
Celebrating the Art of Chronograph: A. Lange & Söhne Launches Datograph Up/Down at Watches and Wonders 2024 It was 30 years ago that the Glashütte-based luxury watchmaker presented the first four timepieces since it had been re-founded – each with a bespoke movement that had been specially developed in-house, the Lange 1, the Arkade, the Saxonia, and the high-end complication Tourbillon Pour le Mérite, which featured a rare fusée-and-chain mechanism. The next... Read the article Apr 14, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
The Colors of Dolce Vita: Norqain Unveils News Shades for Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm Color seems to be an even bigger trend in this year’s new watch models than in previous years. But it’s not just the stunning color ways – many brands are pulling out all the stops with creative hues, shades and nuances that often come with cool names reminiscent of places or cultural assets. Seiko, for... Read the article Apr 1, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
Underwater Pathfinder: The Tudor Pelagos FXD This article was originally published in the July/August 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Photos by Marcus Krüger. Tudor has revived its tradition as a supplier to French Navy combat swimmers with a tool watch that incorporates historical design elements while meeting the elite unit’s modern specifications for a navigation instrument. Since 1960, Tudor... Read the article Mar 30, 2024 by Jens Koch
Steel with a Smoky Blue Dial: Meet the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding 43 MM One of the greatest joys for watch enthusiasts is observing the evolution and reissues of iconic models. A striking example is Audemars Piguet’s latest execution of the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding 43 mm. Premiered in 1993 as an offspring to the famous Royal Oak and nicknamed ‘The Beast’ due to its size and weight, the latest... Read the article Mar 29, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
Sophisticated and Elegant: Meet the New Serenade Luna from Glashütte Original To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, Glashütte Original is treating aficionadas to a new mechanical wristwatch. The Serenade Luna— a three-hand timepiece with moon-phase indication and diamond hour-markers— is available in four versions: three with stainless steel cases, one of which has a diamond-studded bezel, and one in red gold (and also enhanced by... Read the article Mar 8, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
Welcome to the Club… This article was originally published in the March/April 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. …the club of amply dimensioned steel watches with a fixed connection between the case and the bracelet. Nomos Glashütte relies on a specially created and customized construction to create a fluent connection in its largest and sportiest model. The blue... Read the article Mar 2, 2024 by Martina Richter
Testing the Omega Seamaster 300 Co-Axial Master Chronometer This article was originally published in the March/April 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. With the latest version from 2021, Omega continues to offer an attractive reinterpretation of its first true dive watch from 1957, but has also incorporated some unexpected changes, especially when compared to its direct predecessor from 2014. WatchTime takes a... Read the article Feb 24, 2024 by Alexander Krupp
Leveling Up: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five Calibre 400 Chronos Limited Edition This article was originally published in the March/April 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. In early 2022, Oris teamed up with WatchTime’s sister publication Chronos to create a highly limited version of its no-date Divers Sixty-Five model, powered by the brand’s latest in-house movement. Back in 2015, Oris introduced its first vintage-inspired skin diver, the... Read the article Feb 22, 2024 by Roger Ruegger
Zenith Introduces Two New Pilot Boutique Editions with Blue Dials and Three Vintage Icon Pilot Models At last year’s Watches and Wonders, Zenith presented its historically inspired Pilot model in a completely new design, with two executions, the Pilot Automatic and the Pilot Big Date Flyback. They were available in stainless steel and ceramic cases, with diameters of 40mm and 42.5mm respectively and distinguished by horizontal grooves on their black dials. This collection... Read the article Jan 16, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
Catching the Wind: Vacheron Constantin Introduces Overseas Tourbillon High Jewelry The Overseas Collection represents Vacheron Constantin’s ideals of a modern-day luxury sports watch. Subtly reworked in 2016, it not only boasts a robust design— including various tool-free interchangeable straps— but also features a distinctive silhouette. The collection also, of course, features sophisticated in-house calibers, whose exceptional quality and finishing details are confirmed by the famed... Read the article Jan 5, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
Up, Up, and Away: IWC Delights with Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Le Petit Prince In the world of watches, there are many different realms that influence the design of new models. However, perhaps the most beautiful inspiration comes from the fiction of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Little Prince, which has already inspired IWC Schaffhausen to create several special editions. The story has been translated into more than 250 languages to date... Read the article Dec 21, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler
