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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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Rolex Turns to Precious Metal for Latest Deepsea Dweller Yellow Gold (with Live Images)

If the launch of the latest GMT-Master II by Rolex— with its quiet new colorway and small green details— was a demonstration of the brand’s subtlety, then the release of the Deepsea Dweller in yellow gold is an act of ostentatious balance. Presented at Watches & Wonders 2024 as the reference M136668LB, the new “professional”...

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May 28, 2024 by Caleb Anderson

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

Let There Be Light: IWC Unveils First Fully Luminous Watch

There are two main areas in which brands showcase their latest breakthroughs: the movement, of course, and the introduction of new and innovative materials and technologies for a watch’s case. IWC Schaffhausen is a pioneer in both. The latest contribution to demonstrate the Swiss manufacturer’s technical prowess is a fully luminous watch case that emits...

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May 27, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

The Spirit of Speed: TAG Heuer Revs up with Monaco Chronograph Skeleton

Precision and performance in fractions of a second are ideals that play an equally important role in the world of Formula 1 and timekeeping. This symbiosis has given rise to some of the most famous watch models. One of the most popular is the TAG Heuer Monaco, which was first presented 55 years ago and...

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May 27, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

The Rolex Oyster Case: Everything You Need to Know

Pegged as one of the most innovative and historical updates to the wristwatch, the Rolex Oyster case has enjoyed its day in the sun and for good reason. In this in-depth article courtesy of our colleagues at WatchTime India, we take you through the different parts of this piece of horological history and help you...

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May 27, 2024 by WatchTime

Sartorial & Skeletonized: The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Skeleton

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Under Guido Terreni, Parmigiani Fleurier has made brisk strides from a niche, slightly patrician enthusiast brand to one of the most interesting and dynamic names out there with the Tonda PF collection. Terreni had already demonstrated his talent at Bulgari with...

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May 26, 2024 by Bilal Khan

Green Rambles: I Want to Do What You Do, but I Won’t Do That

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was first published in the spring of 2022. Every now and then, I get an email from somebody saying; I want to do what you do, how do I do that? I always respond to these emails and messages, and my first question is often: what do...

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May 26, 2024 by Martin Green

PORTFOLIO

Stopwatches at the Top: 7 Chronographs with In-House Movements

Looking for a chronograph with a completely in-house-manufactured movement? In this feature from WatchTime's June 2017 issue, we showcase some of the industry’s top picks, from seven power brands, from Breitling to Rolex to Zenith.

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May 25, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

The Dial as Canvas, Revisited: Five Timepieces from Artistic Collaborations

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in March 2022. When watch companies collaborate with artists and designers, expect to see exciting results: we showcased six of them a few years back. As this year’s Art Basel Miami event wraps up, we explore other international celebrities and young cutting-edge artists that...

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May 24, 2024 by Maria-Bettina Eich

Three New Diver Watches to “Sea” from Tissot, Oris, and Bremont

With summer almost in full swing, let’s have a look at some of the latest diver’s watches of the season. With their robustness and air of discovery and adventure, these instrument-like timepieces leave a striking impression on the wrist – whether on dry land or in the water. In addition to their distinctive looks, dive...

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May 24, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Did You Know That: Precious Metals Are Not The Best In Transmitting Sound

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. The minute repeater is still one of the most coveted complications. It is challenging to make, and not that many brands even do so. With the brands that have them in their collection, they more often than not rank among their most...

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May 23, 2024 by Martin Green

Green Rambles: The Underestimated Importance of a Good Bracelet

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in March 2022. Some of you might recognize this: for years, you have been admiring a certain watch, and when you finally get it, you are very excited only to realize after a couple of weeks that you are not wearing it as much...

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May 23, 2024 by Martin Green

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

The Evolution of the Men’s Wristwatch: A Decade-by-Decade Guide

World War I coincided with the breakthrough of the wristwatch. New and trailblazing designs followed in each subsequent decade. From the WatchTime archives, here are our highlights, from the beginning of the 20th Century to the present day.

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May 22, 2024 by Ruediger Bucher

Sinn Spezialuhren Brings Back the Iconic Navigation Chronograph 903 St with New Features

Sinn Spezialuhren presents a new generation of its iconic Navigation Chronograph series. Equipped with a slide-rule bezel for calculations, it is available in three dial colors: black (903 St II), dark blue (903 St B E II) and light blue (903 St HB). The latter is a limited edition of 500 pieces, while the first...

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May 22, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Little Helpers: A Closer Look at Subdials

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in March 2022. Chronograph (stopwatch), chronometer (precision certificate), tourbillon (an escapement to increase accuracy) and Geneva Waves (a traditional Swiss decoration technique): the horological dictionary is full of terminology that gets enthusiasts excited but may mean very little to outsiders. However, some expressions are...

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May 21, 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...

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May 21, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

PORTFOLIO

So Close to Heaven: 8 Astronomically Inspired Watches

The universe has always fascinated us. Our desire to explore its vastness is the focus of watch designers who create moon-phase displays, meteorite dials and depictions of the starry firmament. In this excerpt from our WatchTime 2020 Special Design Issue, on sale now, we showcase some of the most exciting astronomical newcomers.

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May 20, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

Two Stars for the Campioni d’Italia: Tudor Creates Special Edition of Black Bay 58 For FC Inter Milan

After a stellar season and with five games to spare, FC Internazionale Milano were crowned Serie A champions, sealing their 20th Scudetto and claiming their fabled second star thanks to a 2-1 derby win over AC Milan. It was a historic result that came at the end of an emotional campaign in which Simone Inzaghi’s...

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May 20, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

FEATURE

Zooming in: 7 Watch Movements in Extreme Close-Up

Finely finished watch movements come to life under magnification. The seven shown here were certainly ready for their close-ups.

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May 19, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

Green Rambles: Investing in the Obsolete

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in February 2022. I cannot think of a more successful obsolete technology than mechanical watches. Even when you invest several hundreds of thousand euros or dollars into a triple tourbillon delight, it is outperformed by the cheapest quartz watch, which in turn has a...

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May 19, 2024 by Martin Green

THE WATCH LIST

Deco by Design: Six of Our Favorite Watches Inspired by Art Deco

This article is from the WatchTime Archives. Art Deco, as a descriptor, has become a little overused in the luxe-focused world of watch marketing. Too often, in the absence of a better term, the style is used as a catch-all word for any blend of geometric forms and vintage air. While the verbiage has no...

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May 18, 2024 by WatchTime