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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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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...

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Jan 16, 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

In The Spotlight: Baume & Mercier Riviera 10720

The term icon is probably one of the most overrated words in watchmaking that is used the most. These days, it is even used in press releases of entirely new models by relatively new brands, making icons an honor you can bestow on yourself at a whim instead of being earned by merit and concurred...

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Jan 15, 2024 by Martin Green

Going Pro: Testing the Oris AquisPro Date Calibre 400

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in July 2022. Pro as in professional — when it comes to utility, not many modern mechanical dive watches on the market can compete with the new Oris AquisPro Date with the brand’s in-house Caliber 400. We got our hands on the watch for...

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Jan 15, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

WATCH TEST

Chasing Nostalgia: A Test of the Omega Speedmaster Racing

The Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronometer is in gear for a new generation of fans. We tested the current Speedmaster with a retro-inspired dial and the latest in watchmaking technology under the hood.

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Jan 12, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

Alpina Introduces the Alpiner Extreme Automatic Chronograph

Alpina has finally unveiled a long-awaited chronograph version of its Alpiner Extreme tool watch. Featuring contrasted sub-dials and two dial variations, the initial release of the Alpiner Extreme Chronograph Automatic includes two dial colors. First, a silver dial with black sub-dials, a black dial ring, and black rubber-coated crown. Second, a navy blue dial with...

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Jan 12, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

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

Striking the Ball: Oris Launches Father Time Limited Edition (With Live Photos)

Oris and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), a partner of the Swiss brand, collaborated on a limited edition bronze version of the Big Crown Pointer Date. In tune with this history-charged timepiece, the bronze case of the Father Time Limited Edition has a diameter of 40mm, a knurled bezel, a distinctive crown, and is equipped...

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Jan 11, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Blancpain and Swatch Announce All-Black Version of the Scuba Fifty Fathoms “Ocean of Storms” (With Live Photos)

Last year, Blancpain and Swatch made literal waves with the Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms, with the affordably-focused series based upon Blancpain’s legendary Fifty Fathoms diver’s watch introduced in 1953. Presented in lightweight, yet resistant Bioceramic, it was offered in five different colors, each one dedicated to one of the oceans on Earth. Now...

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Jan 10, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Longines and Wempe Celebrate their Partnership with Limited Longines Spirit Zulu Time

In celebration of their decades-long partnership dating back to the year 1925, Wempe and Longines are launching a special edition of the Longines Spirit Zulu Time. This GMT watch, reintroduced by the Swiss brand in 2021, also traces its origins to 1925 when it was the first Longines timepiece with two time zones. Its dial...

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Jan 10, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

The Keeper of the Pearl: Meet Ulysse Nardin’s Blast Tourbillon Dragon

Introduced in 2020, the Blast Tourbillon stands as a symbol for Ulysse Nardin’s technical excellence and stunning design approach. Featuring an angular and disruptive style, its genuine movement and the bold X structure of the dial beautifully exemplifies the avant-garde spirit of this independent Swiss manufactory. In celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, Ulysse...

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Jan 9, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

In The Spotlight: Omega De Ville Prestige

When it comes to Omega, a lot of focus is on the Speedmaster and Seamaster. While these are rightly so amazing collections, for quite some time now, the Omega universe rests on four pillars, with the other two being the Constellation and the De Ville. Some see the De Ville, in particular, as the collection...

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Jan 8, 2024 by Martin Green

Easy Rider: Reviewing the Tudor Black Bay Chrono

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. In 2021, in honor of its 50-year chronograph history, Tudor issued the Black Bay Chrono — a subtle combination of traditional aesthetics and modern watchmaking. With a slim case, dials with contrasting subdial counters, and a contemporary movement, it is more than...

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Jan 7, 2024 by Martina Richter

Big News at LVMH: Frédéric Arnault Appointed CEO of LVMH Watches and TAG Heuer and Zenith Get New CEO’s

Breaking news from LVMH Watches: Frédéric Arnault, who joined TAG Heuer in 2017, and became CEO of the tradition avant-garde brand in 2020, is appointed CEO of LVMH Watches, in charge of Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith. He will report to Stéphane Bianchi, CEO of LVMH Watches & Jewelry Division. “After successfully driving the transformation and acceleration of...

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Jan 5, 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...

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Jan 5, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Union Glashütte Releases Noramis Chronograph Sport with Gradient Dials

Union Glashütte introduces an enticing update to its Noramis line as the year comes to a close. Expanding upon the brand’s first water sports watch unveiled in 2021, the German watchmaker now offers three chronographs with captivating color variations: blue, anthracite, and turquoise. With a water resistance of up to 20 bar, the Noramis Chronograph...

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Jan 4, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Oak & Oscar Olmsted FEW: A Watch That Makes You Want to Have a Drink

Oak & Oscar Founder Chase Fancher is not only really into watches, but also about good bourbon and whiskey. In fact, he used it even in the brand name, as ‘oak’ refers to the oak barrels these spirits get their character in. In case you were wondering, Oscar is the name of his dog, his...

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Jan 4, 2024 by Martin Green

On to 2024: Meet the New Longines Master GMT Gold Executions

In the realm of watches, the three-letter acronym “GMT,” representing “Greenwich Mean Time,” requires no introduction. For aficionados, it could equally signify “grand, magnificent, and timeless,” encapsulating the convenience of displaying dual time zones in a singular timepiece. Even in an era where every cellphone provides access to all 36 time zones, the allure for...

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Jan 3, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: New Years Resolutions

Many people make them, but not all succeed in following through, as New Year’s Resolutions remain a tricky thing. They usually focus on taking up good habits and doing away with bad. Some might also affect your watch collection, as going more frequently to the gym (or to start going at all) can help you...

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Jan 3, 2024 by Martin Green

Bird’s Eye View: Reviewing the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. The dial of the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono was inspired by the iris of an eagle’s eye. Even though we cannot view this fascinating steel chronograph with the extraordinarily sharp eyesight of that bird of prey, we nonetheless scrutinized it with...

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Jan 2, 2024 by Martina Richter

WATCH REVIEW

Aqua Stop: Reviewing the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph

Patek Philippe now offers the Aquanaut with a chronograph movement. This sporty complication fits perfectly in the company’s increasingly youthful, dynamic collection. But how does it perform in real-life conditions? We find out in this in-depth review from our June 2019 issue.

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Dec 29, 2023 by Martina Richter