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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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Hands-on with the Lang 1943 Field Watch Edition One

While the name Lang 1943 might indicate that we are dealing here with an old and established brand, it is, in fact, one of the more recent additions to the watch world. The name and year are dedicated to Gerd-Rüdiger Lang, born in 1943, and to many best known for founding Chronoswiss. Before that, he...

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Sep 4, 2023 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

It’s Official: Blancpain and Swatch Have Teamed Up for a Collab

After the first campaign advertisements had shown up in newspapers last Friday, the global watch community didn’t need long to figure out that the shape of the crown featured in said ads could only mean one thing: after the MoonSwatch with Omega, it seemed most likely that it was now time for a collab between...

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Sep 4, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

GPHG 2023: The Shortlisted Watches

This summer, the 850 members of the GPHG Academy have nominated 90 entries for the shortlist of the 2023 edition. These 84 watches and 6 clocks are now in the running to win one of the 20 prizes at this year’s edition of the GPHG, including the prestigious “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix best-in-show award (follow...

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Sep 3, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Understated Divers: A Comparison Test of the Oris Aquis Date and Sinn U50

Oris and Sinn have released smaller versions of their popular dive watches, the Aquis Date and U50. What can these 41- and 41.5-mm-diameter newcomers do? Find out in this comparative review from our October 2020 issue, with original photos by Nik Schölzel. “Honey, I shrunk the U1” is the headline of Sinn’s ad for its...

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Sep 2, 2023 by Jens Koch

Maximally Minimalist: Meet the New Oris Artelier S

Oris’ Artelier collection represents the elegant side of the brand and is a fine testament to its commitment to tradition. With slender bezels, slim cases, classically designed dials, and stylish straps, they beautifully complement a business or evening attire – better yet, they are a bang for your buck. This rings also true for the...

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Sep 1, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sinn Spezialuhren Celebrates 25 Years of Classic Pilot Chronographs with Limited Edition

To mark the 25th anniversary of its esteemd 356 Pilot watch, Sinn Spezialuhren is launching a limited edition of this chronograph with a bicompax layout. Also known as the 356 FLIEGER Klassik Jubiläum, or one of the German watch brand’s most popular chronographs since its launch in 1998, the watch has an interesting story to...

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Sep 1, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Someone’s up to Something

This morning, several large Swiss newspapers (and assumedly many more around the world, but I am in Geneva at this moment with limited access to international publications) feature an unbranded two-page ad that suspiciously looks like as if it comes from Swatch, and the two consecutive pages seem to be teasing September 9 by playing...

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Sep 1, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

WatchTime Returns to South Coast Plaza on September 22

This September, WatchTime’s next collectors’ event returns to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Taking place on September 22 from 4:30 to 8:30pm, the evening will include featured watchmaking events and opportunities to speak firsthand with brand VIPs. There is a collection of 13 brands participating that will also be showcasing some of the...

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Aug 31, 2023 by WatchTime

Soft as a Pebble, Green as a Leaf: Ressence Adds a New Shade to TYPE 3 Range

Established in 2010 by industrial designer Benoît Mintiens, Ressence embraces the philosophy of “Less is More,” discarding some elements that have defined traditional watches for decades. Unveiled in 2013, and since then sought-after by fans of independent and Avantgarde watchmaking, the TYPE 3 stunned the watch industry as the pioneering oil-filled mechanical timepiece that was...

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Aug 31, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Armin Strom Introduces One Week First Edition at Geneva Watch Days

In 2010, Armin Strom introduced their very first watch, the One Week, featuring a movement developed and crafted in-house. Equipped with a seven-day power reserve and the design focused on symmetrical harmony of the state-of-the-art mechanics, this statement piece laid the foundation for many of Armin Strom’s future developments. Recently, the independent Swiss manufacture revisited...

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Aug 31, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Music to Collectors’ Ears: Introducing the Breguet Classique Répétition Minutes 7673 in Rose Gold

A first-class high horology complication rarely reveals its secrets and sophistication at first glance, as even the trained eye doesn’t immediately grasp the complexity of the underlying mechanical processes. This rings especially true for the minute repeater, which symbolizes minimalist appearance at its finest. However, from a technical standpoint, this grand complication is deemed extremely...

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Aug 30, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Porschelicious: Laurent Ferrier Revs Up With Limited Sport Auto 40

Laurent Ferrier, the Geneva-based watchmaker, launches a new edition of its iconic Atélier series as a tribute to the brand’s history, which is inextricably linked to its passion for motor racing. The Sport Auto 40 is inspired by the legendary Porsche 935 Turbo with which François Servanin and Laurent Ferrier, the brand’s two founders, took...

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Aug 30, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Carbon Meets Gold in Bulgari’s Latest Octo Finissimo Automatic and Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar Executions

At this year’s Geneva Watch Days, Bulgari once again showcases its tradition and artistry in jewelry. Two exceptional timepieces from the record collection of the slimmest wristwatches, the Octo Finissimo Automatic and Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar, are presented in cases crafted from “CarbonGold.” This material combination of high-tech carbon and gold elements was introduced by...

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Aug 29, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Deeper Than Deep: Meet the Oris AquisPro 4000

At this year’s Geneva Watch Days, Oris introduces its most pressure resistant diver’s watch, the new AquisPro 4000. The titanium case of the novelty diver can withstand pressures up to 400bar, equivalent to 4,000 meters depth. Loaded with cutting-edge patented Oris technology, the latest addition to the Aquis collection boasts a ceramic-inlaid bezel, enhanced by...

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Aug 29, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Stop & Go: Reviewing the Sinn 910 Anniversary Split-Seconds Chronograph

A split-seconds chronograph is a rather rare complication. Sinn offers the 910 Anniversary model at a reasonable price. In this visit to the WatchTime Archives, we look at our latest watch test on the piece, taking a closer look at this retro stopwatch with contemporary features. While Sinn offers various classic models, especially in its...

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Aug 29, 2023 by Martina Richter

Surprise in Silicon: Ulysse Nardin Wows with Blast Free Wheel Marquetry at GWD 2023

Ulysse Nardin’s surprises once again with technological innovations and daring designs by introducing the new Blast Free Wheel Marquetry, presenting silicon as a material that is not only ultra-technical but also highly artistic. As a tribute to the movement of the iconic Freak, the first incorporating silicon in 2001, the UN-176 Manufacture caliber also reveals on...

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Aug 29, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC Conquers the Night Skies with Fully Luminous Dial in Latest Pilot’s Watch

Let There Be Light! IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Pilot’s Watch Automatic 41 Black Aces, the latest timepiece inspired by its collaborations with U.S. Navy squadrons. The most striking feature of this picture-perfect pilot’s watch is the fully luminous white Lumicast dial. Developed in collaboration with pilots from the “Black Aces”, a Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41)...

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Aug 28, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WATCH TEST

Hands-On Review: Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” Ref. 126710 BLRO

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2021. Coke or Pepsi? It’s a matter of taste, some say, and individual tastes always differ. But there’s only one right answer if you’re talking about the Rolex GMT-Master. Although the manufacturer made a version that had a GMT bezel in red and...

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Aug 27, 2023 by Jens Koch

Konstantin Chaykin Auction to be held at this Year’s Geneva Watch Days

Renowned independent watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin, in collaboration with Ineichen Auctioneers, is set to showcase an exceptional collection of timepieces and sketches at the upcoming auction to be held at this year’s Geneva Watch Days. This carefully crafted event will take place on August 29, 2023, at 13:00 CET, in the at the Rotonde du Mont...

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Aug 25, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Glashütte Original Extends Summer with Two New Variants of Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date

Combining yesteryear’s bold retro looks with modern high-end watchmaking features, Glashütte Original’s Vintage Collection fully lives up to its name. While the Sixties display an understated design language, the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date is presented in an eye-catching square and streamlined steel case with a diameter of 40mm x 40mm reflecting the daring looks of...

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Aug 25, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler