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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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Industry News: Rolex Acquires Bucherer

Rolex today announced today that it acquires Bucherer, one of the largest luxury watch retailers worldwide and a partner of the brand since 1924. According to the press release, the Swiss jewelry house with headquarters in Lucerne will continue to operate independently and maintain its name. However, the final integration into the Rolex group awaits...

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Aug 24, 2023 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

Grand Seiko Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Caliber 9S with Two GMT Watches

In 1998, the unveiling of caliber 9S marked a new epoch in the realm of Grand Seiko‘s mechanical watchmaking. This entirely new movement was meticulously conceived to embody the hallmark precision and exceptional resilience that had already become synonymous with the Japanese luxury brand. It swiftly evolved into the platform upon which the entire spectrum...

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Aug 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Touch of Gold and Ice-Blue: Tissot Adds Two New Colors to Midsize PRX Powermatic 80 Lineup

Earlier this year, Tissot expanded its popular PRX Powermatic 80 collection with 35mm executions. Now the Swiss tradition brand expands this entry-level sports watch collection with an integrated bracelet geared to smaller wrists with two new color variants. One combines the sought-after ice blue color with classic stainless steel, the other has its entrance in...

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Aug 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Watch for Pros: Meet Union Glashütte’s Latest Addition to the Belisar Collection

Designed for watch lovers who demand both performance and aesthetics, Union Glashütte’s latest addition to the Belisar line, the Belisar Date Sport Pro, combines a top-notch self-winding caliber with convincing technical features. Water-resistant to 300 meters, the 42mm case made of stainless steel 316L is distinguished by the screwed-on flanks typical of this collection, reinforcing...

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Aug 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Bell & Ross Goes Green for the BR 05 Chrono

Green is hot and happening, and Bell & Ross takes advantage of this trend to fit their urban sports watch, the BR 05 Chrono, with a dial in the color. A lot depends on the hue that brands select, and Bell & Ross opted for a darker green that is brought to life by applying...

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Aug 23, 2023 by Martin Green

Hands-On with the SevenFriday T1/08 ‘Bauhaus Inspired’

When you mention Bauhaus in relation to watches, many immediately think of brands like Laco, Nomos, and Junghans, each of which offer watches with the ‘less is more’-approach often associated with the art and design style from this school in Germany. SevenFriday, a 2012, Zürich-founded watchmakers, has also taken great inspiration from Bauhaus in its...

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Aug 22, 2023 by Martin Green

Only Watch 2023: 62 Horological and Artisanal Masterpieces to be Auctioned

In the world of high horology, 2023 is a particularly good year as the famed, biennial Only Watch auction will take place in Geneva again this November. Initiated by Luc Pettavino to benefit the Monegasque Association Against Muscular Dystrophy in 2005 and held under the patronage Prince Albert II of Monaco, this auction brings together some of...

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Aug 22, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Introduces New King Seiko Execution with a Mesmerizing Floral Pattern

Earlier this year, Seiko introduced the King Seiko, which was first marketed in 1960 and revived in 2021, in a new model generation with a smaller case diameter of 38.5mm and a svelte height of 10.7mm. Now, the Japanese watch giant adds a beautiful new execution distinguished by a delicate floral pattern inspired by the...

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Aug 21, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

In The Spotlight: Longines La Grande Classique

Longines is a brand with not only a rich heritage, but also quite an extensive current collection. A staple since its launch in 1992 is La Grande Classique. The name couldn’t have been more suitable, as this model truly embodies the core values of a dress watch. Its design is very pure, with a clean...

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Aug 21, 2023 by Martin Green

WATCH REVIEW

Silent Accord: Reviewing the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Diver SBGA229

Grand Seiko’s SBGA229 divers’ watch combines traditional mechanical watchmaking and the precision of electronic timekeeping. This is made possible by Spring Drive technology, developed by Seiko, and the result is an authentic divers’ watch with a unique inner life. In this feature from our October 2019 issue, with original photos by Olaf Köster, we give it a thorough once-over.

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Aug 20, 2023 by Martina Richter

Junghans Breaks Formation with Three New Meister Pilot Watches

In the 1950s, Junghans launched one of the most recognizable pilot watches when it was asked by the then newly established Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) to create a chronograph. This highly legible timepiece stood out for its bezel with twelve concave notches, which are also present on the three new additions to the Meister Pilot...

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Aug 18, 2023 by Martin Green

Grand Seiko Introduces Trio of Katana Inspired Watches For The US Market

Just released by Grand Seiko is this new trio of US-exclusive watches inspired by that most ubiquitous of Japanese swords, the katana. All three of the watches are done in the 44GS case (which happened to turn 55 years old last year in 2022) in stainless steel with Spring Drive movements. While two of these...

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Aug 17, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Oval, Light, and Resilient: Meet the New Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton

A year ago, Rado celebrated a significant anniversary. The brand’s DiaStar, the first scratch-resistant wristwatch with a sapphire cover glass when it appeared in 1962, turned 60. To mark the occasion, the brand launched a duo of special designs. And like one those anniversary watches, which was designed by Swiss designer Alfredo Häberli, the new...

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Aug 17, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Maritime Magnificence: Glashütte Original Sets Sail with New Senator Chronometer with Silver-Blue Dial

Developed in the 18th century, marine chronometers played a crucial role in shaping maritime history and enabling global exploration. Constructed to withstand the rigors of a seafaring environment, they counteracted the effects of a ship’s motion, temperature changes, and variations in atmospheric pressure. Before the technology’s invention, determining longitude at sea was a significant challenge,...

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Aug 17, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Nomos Glashütte Sets Sail With Ahoi Neomatik 38 Date Sky and Sand

At the height of summer, Nomos Glashütte announces two additions to its Ahoi product family. As the names suggest, the Ahoi Neomatik 38 Date Sky and Sand feature light blue and sand-colored dials that are luminescent for easy readability in all light conditions. They are distinguished by alternating hour markers and Arabic numerals that are...

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Aug 16, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Is This The Best Spec GMT Automatic Watch Ever Made?

Oceaneva has been making waves in the industry with their remarkable timepiece: the Oceaneva™ Men’s GMT Automatic Deep Marine Explorer 1250M Pro Diver. This watch stands out among the competition, offering impeccable craftsmanship and impressive functionality. With a price tag of only $349, the Oceaneva™ GMT Automatic Deep Marine Explorer defies expectations by surpassing other prominent...

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Aug 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Motor Meets Rotor in Chopard’s Annual Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph

As an official timing partner of the legendary Mille Miglia classic car race since 1988, it has been a fine tradition at Chopard for 35 years to present annual editions of select chronographs that combine state-of-the-art mechanics combined with unmistakable vintage elegance, and 2023 is no exception to that. At 40.5 millimeters in diameter, this...

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Aug 16, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Cycling Challenge: Norqain Launches Wild One Tortour Limited Edition

As official timekeeper at the Tortour cycling event, Norqain launches the limited Wild One Tortour timepiece. Tortour, a pun of German Tortur meaning “torture,” is a 1,000k bike race in Switzerland, which is the world’s largest non-stop cycling event. The first riders set off from the start/finish line in Küsnacht on the banks of Lake...

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Aug 15, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: All Boxed In

It has been a long time, but I still remember buying my very first ‘proper’ watch, an Omega Seamaster Professional. It came in a beautiful red ‘leather’ box with a cream interior, which made quite an impression on me. It made the watch feel even more luxurious, and I realized then that a box is...

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Aug 14, 2023 by Martin Green

Time Meets Tides: Oris Presents Dat Watt Limited Edition II

Renewing its collaboration with the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat, Oris launches a limited-edition version of the evergreen Aquis diver’s watch. The beautiful dial of the Dat Watt Limited Edition II is inspired by the shades found in the salt marshes of this unique intertidal eco system in the southeastern part of the North Sea that...

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Aug 11, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler