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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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Antiquorum – Hong Kong

Important modern and vintage timepieces

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Dec 16, 2011 by WatchTime

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

Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie – Geneva

Open to invited guests only.

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Dec 16, 2011 by WatchTime

Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso 1931 Rouge

Since its launch in 1931, the Reverso has appeared in many forms, from sporting to jewellery to grand complications. Reversos have housed over 50 in-house calibers, and hundreds of dials. During the early days, artists, intellectuals and other renegades often sported red dials to assert their individuality. For 2012, the red dial returns.

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Dec 16, 2011 by WatchTime

New Jaquet Droz Tourbillon

Jaquet Droz presents two new tourbillons based on the brand’s emblematic Grande Seconde models. Available in white gold with a Côtes de Genève dial (ref. 34240) or in red gold with a Grand Feu enameled dial (ref. 33200), this 43mm diameter watch features a tourbillon carriage crafted from sapphire crystal. Find wallpaper images inside. Updated–...

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Dec 12, 2011 by WatchTime

2011: The Year in Review Quiz, Part II

This week it’s time for Part II of our 2011 Year in Review Quiz. Have you been taking notes? Celebrate the end of 2011 with this little quiz, where we present 12 questions about news stories from the past year. As always, the answers appear at the end. And remember, your term papers are due...

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Dec 11, 2011 by WatchTime

Collection of 4,300+ Swatch Watches Sells for $6,650,000

One of the most complete collections of Swatch watches in the world sold for HK$51,707,500 or nearly $6,650,000 in Hong Kong recently. Swiss businessman Peter Blum and his wife Linda assembled the collection over a period of years. The collection’s 4363 pieces includes a large number of prototypes, hybrids and production variants never brought to...

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Dec 8, 2011 by WatchTime

SIHH Preview: Ralph Lauren Slim Classique Collection

For Ralph Lauren, the 1920’s elegance and daring spirit of optimism have long been a source of inspiration. For 2012, Ralph Lauren presents two new interpretations of his Art Deco Slim Classique design featuring thin silhouettes, elegant guilloché engraving and masterful gem setting.

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Dec 7, 2011 by WatchTime

Omega Museum Launches New Website

In May, 2010, Omega reopened its museum in Biel, Switzerland following several months of renovations. The Museum, located just opposite Omega’s headquarters, originally opened in January of 1984, and it is the oldest museum dedicated to a single watch brand. Now, the museum has a new, dedicated website. Find a link inside.

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Dec 6, 2011 by WatchTime

2011: The Year in Review Quiz, Part 1

It’s December, and you know what that means. It’s time to look back. Have you been paying attention for the past 12 months? You knew there would be a quiz, right? Say goodbye to 2011 with this little test the focuses on some of the most (and least) important stories of the year. As always,...

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Dec 5, 2011 by WatchTime

Antiquorum’s December 7 Auction Has Something for Everyone

Antiquorum will hold its Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces sale at its New York headquarters on December 7. Highlights of the sale include a Vacheron Constantin minute repeating perpetual calendar, a unique Parmigiani Bugatti Type 370, an IWC Grand Complication No. 50/50, an Urwerk Ref. 202P Special Edition, and a Patek Philippe Ref. 3970P. Find...

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Dec 4, 2011 by WatchTime

Pre-SIHH: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire 40.5

Next month at SIHH Jaeger-LeCoultre will introduce the new Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire 40.5 – a slightly smaller version of the original 42.5mm watch that debuted in 2010. The new model’s case measures 13.07 mm thick and is 18k pink gold. Production is not limited.

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Dec 1, 2011 by WatchTime

Yves “Jetman” Rossy Flies With Breitling Jet Team

After flying across the English Channel, soaring alongside two Boeing Stearman biplanes carrying the Breitling Wingwalkers, looping the loop around a hot-air balloon and hurtling across the sky over the Grand Canyon, Yves “Jetman” Rossy did some formation flying alongside two jets from the Breitling Jet Team. Find a link to the video inside.

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Nov 29, 2011 by WatchTime

2012 Geneva Time Exhibition Welcomes Four AHCI Watchmakers

From January 15-20 at Espace Hippomène Genève, Geneva Time Exhibition’s third edition will welcome four members from the Horological Academy of Independent Creators. Svend Andersen, Marc Jenni, Jean Kazes and Antoine Preziuso will present their latest collections and unique, artistic pieces.

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Nov 28, 2011 by WatchTime

Watchspotting: Dial Details

They say the devil is in the details. In this quiz, the details may bedevil you. We’ll show you cropped images focusing on aspects of 12 watch dials. Of course no brand names are shown. Can you identify these timepieces? Accept the challenge by clicking the link below. As always, the answers appear at the...

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Nov 27, 2011 by WatchTime

De Bethune, TAG Heuer, Zenith and Others Take Top Prizes at 2011 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix

More than 1,500 personalities from the watchmaking world turned out at the Grand Théâtre de Genève on Saturday November 19 for the 2011 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix awards ceremony. The “Aiguille d’Or” prize for the watch of the year went to the De Bethune’s DB28.

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Nov 21, 2011 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer to Supply Watches and Eyewear for Oracle Racing’s America’s Cup Defense

TAG Heuer and Oracle Racing have announced a partnership that will see the Oracle Racing crew outfitted with TAG Heuer watches and eyewear during the America’s Cup World Series and the 34th America’s Cup, the finals of which will take place on San Francisco Bay in September, 2013.

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Nov 20, 2011 by WatchTime

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Yearbook Five Pays Tribute to the Duality of the Reverso

Each year since 2007, Jaeger-LeCoultre has published its Yearbook, a large-format, richly-illustrated book that draws inspiration from the latest activities of the watchmakers from the Vallée de Joux. The fifth opus is dedicated to the Reverso, in honor of the 80th anniversary of the timepiece with the dual personality. Find images from the Yearbook Five...

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Nov 17, 2011 by WatchTime

WatchTime December Magazine and iPad App Now Available

WatchTime’s December issue is now available in print and as an enhanced iPad app featuring videos, image galleries and web links. The print edition can be found at Barnes & Noble, Hudson News, and other fine book and magazine retailers. The iPad app is available in the App Store. Click here for a quick overview...

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Nov 16, 2011 by WatchTime

Bell & Ross Opens its Online Store on Facebook

Always an online leader, Bell & Ross now makes its online shop available on its Facebook page. The online shop is available to residents of the USA and Europe. Now using Facebook, fans can get the latest information, browse the Bell & Ross line, share favorites, and purchase timepieces directly. Click the “e-Boutique” tab on...

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Nov 15, 2011 by WatchTime

Largest Jaeger-LeCoultre Collection Ever Goes on Sale

On November 29 in Paris, and worldwide online, Artcurial, France’s leading auction house, will offer over 250 exceptional timepieces retracing nearly 180 years of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s history. This is the largest Jaeger-LeCoultre collection ever offered for sale. All the brand’s icons are represented, including Reverso, Polaris, Geophysic, Memovox, and military watches, complete calendars, Duoplan Etrier and...

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Nov 13, 2011 by WatchTime