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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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2022 Year in Review: 8 Chronographs Ready for Action

Kicking off our annual tradition of recapping some of the most notable stories and watches from the year, today we’re talking about the watch world’s most common complication (after a simple date aperture, that is), in the chronograph. Equipping sports watches to formal pieces to everything in between, the chronograph is a complication as useful in...

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Dec 21, 2022 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

Breitling Introduces Second Limited Top Time Deus Edition

Breitling and the Australian custom motorcycle and surf outfitter Deus Ex Machina have teamed up once again on a limited-edition Top Time Deus chronograph. It’s the second collaboration between the two brands, following their first watch release in 2021. Like its predecessor, the debutante’s design is inspired by the 1960s Top Time model, a favorite...

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Dec 21, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Four Holiday-Appropriate Watches to Finish the Year

As the year comes to an end, the holidays (quite literally) light up these dark times. The perfect time to spend with friends and family, and what better to complement that ugly Christmas sweater than with a beautiful watch? Here are four serious timepieces as not-so-serious suggestions for the Holidays. Doxa SUB 300T Whitepearl Based...

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Dec 20, 2022 by Martin Green

Formex Drops Two Limited Editions With Meteorite Dials

Formex is introducing its new Essence Space Rock Automatic Chronometer Limited Edition timepieces. Based upon the popular Essence ThirtyNine and Essence Leggera FortyOne, the two three-hand watches, each limited to 88 pieces, are equipped with meteorite dials. This rare material makes for an unusual backdrop for the applied indices, which have mirror-polished bevels that are filled...

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Dec 20, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Introducing the Rado Captain Cook x Marina Hoermanseder Heartbeat

Swiss watchmaker Rado is introducing its second collaboration with German designer Marina Hoermanseder with the new Rado Captain Cook x Marina Hoermanseder Heartbeat. Taking inspiration from the bright culture of Berlin, the city that Hoermanseder calls home, the watch celebrates the designer’s creative pulse. With a warm colorway and creative rainbow accents, the collaborative model...

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Dec 19, 2022 by WatchTime

A Tribute to the Eiffel Tower: Mido’s New Commander

Swiss brand Mido has a deep connection with architecture. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this relationship, it has launched four limited timepieces in 2022. The final release in the series is the Commander – Inspired by Architecture 20th anniversary Limited Edition. The stainless steel timepiece has a diameter of 40mm and features an elegant...

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Dec 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Laco Takes to the Skies With Limited Bronze Pilot Edition 97

The countdown or — in watch terms, the count-up — is on: In 2025, Laco will celebrate its 100th anniversary. With the “Mission 2025,” a set consisting of five exclusive annual editions, the German brand has already initiated the celebration. Each limited edition represents a milestone in the tradition-steeped history of the company and its...

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Dec 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar Taking History Into The Future

The Dakar Rally is one of the most demanding races in the world. Finishing the race alone is considered an achievement and requires man and machine to both be at their best. It is also an event in which Porsche made history in 1984 when the brand took first place overall with the 4×4 953...

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Dec 16, 2022 by Martin Green

Baume & Mercier Riviera Moonphase: An Enticing Proposition

Organic evolution is one of the most challenging things to achieve in a product range. It requires new products to be in line with current trends, preferably a bit ahead of the curve, but still embody the brand’s original DNA. Baume & Mercier achieved this with the Riviera, which has been part of its collection...

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Dec 15, 2022 by Martin Green

Bold and Beautiful: Nomos Glashütte Drops a New Version of Ludwig Neomatik 41 Date

As the end of 2022 approaches, Nomos Glashütte releases an intriguing new version of the Ludwig Neomatik 41 Date featuring a rare Roman-numeral date indication. Considering the small dimensions of the date window, this is a challenging task, given that Roman numerals require much more space than Arabic ones. Thanks to the patented date-ring design...

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Dec 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Czapek Is Reaching for the Stars With Faubourg de Cracovie Chronograph Featuring Aventurine Dial

One of the highlights of WatchTime’s recent show in New York was certainly the Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie Chronograph with its stunning aventurine dial. Aventurine is a glass-like material that can be made in different hues. Czapek opted for a deep blue color, and the glittering inclusions show a stunning play of light that give...

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Dec 14, 2022 by Martin Green

Sponsored: Bulova Expands Frank Sinatra Collection With New Summer Wind

Paying homage to the legacy of Frank Sinatra, Bulova this year introduced the vintage-inspired Summer Wind as the latest addition to the brand’s Sinatra-tribute collection. Each watch in the namesake collection references Sinatra’s music and other elements of his renowned persona, working to channel the cool elegance of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself by sharing a...

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Dec 14, 2022 by WatchTime

A Second Look at the Breguet Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597 in Blue

Established in 2005, Breguet’s Tradition collection pays tribute to the one-handed “souscription” pocket watches invented by founder Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1796 and their successors. As a main piece of the brand’s history, the collection received another new addition earlier this year with a blue update of the Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597. The new model is...

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Dec 14, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Frederique Constant Dresses Up its Classics Worldtimer Manufacture

On the occasion of Black Friday, Frederique Constant announced a special edition of its Worldtimer Manufacture watch for the U.S. market, the eye-catching full black Classics Worldtimer Manufacture Globetrotter Edition. First introduced in 2012, the latest take on this complication features a 42mm PDV titanium coated case, a black dial, and–for the first time–the markers...

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Dec 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC Portofino Perpetual Calendar: The Return of A Small(er) Mechanical Marvel

It is no secret that IWC has a thing with perpetual calendars. It was the genius of Kurt Klaus, the man who developed the legendary Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar, that this was established. Ever since, this complication has played an essential role in the brand’s collections. That makes it so unique that the brand has...

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Dec 12, 2022 by Martin Green

Green Rambles: Experiencing Discomfort in the Business of Collecting

Recently I was at a press presentation for the Rolls-Royce Spectre, the brand’s first fully electric car. We discussed the mustard color chosen for the Spectre and how the brand chose the unique hue. The Director of Future Developments of Rolls-Royce stated that due to the lengthy process of developing a new car, the color...

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Dec 12, 2022 by Martin Green

The WatchTime Guide to (Non-Watch) Holiday Gifting

The holiday gifting season is here, and while a new watch or two (or three or four) might be on the wish lists of many WatchTime readers, there are also a good deal of accessories outside of the good life of watches proper to consider. Chief among them is, of course, a subscription to WatchTime...

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Dec 9, 2022 by WatchTime

Introducing the Aerowatch Milan

With the Milan, Aerowatch introduces its first integrated bracelet-style wristwatch. The lugs blend seamlessly with the stainless steel case, which is water-resistant to 120 meters and has a diameter of 41 mm. The sporty and elegant timepiece features a cool blue dial accented by a delicate pattern in the shape of tiny firs. This motif...

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Dec 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Vault V3+Onyx: Pursuing Bespoke Individualism in a Sportive Package

Some brands thrive outside of the eye of the general public. This is a great benefit for the in-group supporters who love the brand, but can also be a missed opportunity for those on the outside. One of these brands is Vault. It was back in 2013 when founder Mark Schwarz started to think about...

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Dec 9, 2022 by Martin Green

The Worlds Smallest Planetarium Pays Tribute To The Red Planet

Dutch Brand Christiaan Van Der Klaauw (CVDK) has made quite a name for itself with its astronomy-inspired watches over the years. Just last year, it won the prize for best Calendar and Astronomy Watch at the GPHG with the Planetarium Eise Eisinga. While that watch featured a dial that resembled the blue-painted ceiling of the...

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Dec 8, 2022 by Martin Green