Blue Watches

Blue Lagoon: Testing the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in June 2022. Tudor has expanded its popular Black Bay Fifty-Eight series of dive watches. One of the latest additions is a blue version with a manufacture caliber and a moderately sized 39-mm case that won the “Challenge” watch award at the 2020 Grand...

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Jul 29, 2024 by Jens Koch

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

Fashion-Forward: Raymond Weil Introduces Millesime Automatic Small Seconds Denim Blue

Trousers, jacket and now wrist: Raymond Weil’s Millesime Automatic Small Seconds Denim Blue is the perfect companion for the all-denim look. The independent Geneva watchmaker has thus given the three-hand watch with small seconds, which won the Challenge Award at last year’s prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, a proverbial “cool” look-and-feel. Denim is undoubtedly...

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Jul 15, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

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

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

Back in Platinum and Blue, Meet the Latest Rolex Perpetual 1908

Last year, Rolex first introduced its Perpetual 1908 collection, working to revitalize its formal-focused segment from a slightly different angle after discontinuing its Cellini collection. This year, the brand grew the series once more— unveiling a new platinum-clad, time-only edition at Watches & Wonders 2024. On the wrist, the new Rolex Perpetual 1908 wears 39mm...

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Apr 24, 2024 by Caleb Anderson

Underwater Pathfinder: The Tudor Pelagos FXD

This article was originally published in the July/August 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Photos by Marcus Krüger. Tudor has revived its tradition as a supplier to French Navy combat swimmers with a tool watch that incorporates historical design elements while meeting the elite unit’s modern specifications for a navigation instrument. Since 1960, Tudor...

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Mar 30, 2024 by Jens Koch

Steel with a Smoky Blue Dial: Meet the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding 43 MM

One of the greatest joys for watch enthusiasts is observing the evolution and reissues of iconic models. A striking example is Audemars Piguet’s latest execution of the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding 43 mm. Premiered in 1993 as an offspring to the famous Royal Oak and nicknamed ‘The Beast’ due to its size and weight, the latest...

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Mar 29, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Citizen Introduces Series 8 890 in Three Distinct Colorways

Citizen is expanding its Series 8 collection with a modern and compelling sporty aquatic watch. Crafted in stainless steel, the Series 8 890 is water resistant to 200 meters; its barrel-shaped case, enhanced by a mix of polished and brushed surfaces, measures 42.6mm by 11.7mm and is equipped with an octagonal bezel. Also polished, brushed,...

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Mar 22, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition

Are you ready for the 2024 diving and traveling season? Mido certainly is. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of its Ocean Star collection, the Swiss brand is launching the Ocean Star GMT Special Edition. Water-resistant to 200 meters, or 660 feet, and equipped with a modestly sized 40.5mm stainless steel case, this newcomer features a...

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Mar 19, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

A Solid Entry: Hands-On with the Nomos Club Campus Endless Blue

Entry-level products often have to work harder to prove themselves– even when made by esteemed brands– with price to quality commonly questioned in this market. The sentiment is the same for the Nomos Club Campus; which may honestly be a bit by their own doing, as Nomos actively promotes its Club Campus as the gateway...

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Mar 14, 2024 by Martin Green

Welcome to the Club…

This article was originally published in the March/April 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. …the club of amply dimensioned steel watches with a fixed connection between the case and the bracelet. Nomos Glashütte relies on a specially created and customized construction to create a fluent connection in its largest and sportiest model. The blue...

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Mar 2, 2024 by Martina Richter

A Study in Blue: Meet the Hand-Wound Classima Capsule Edition from Baume & Mercier

Thanks to the sleek lines of its round case, the spacious dials with elegant numerals and the elegant leather straps, the Baume & Mercier Classima fully lives up to its name and makes for a picture-perfect dress watch. The latest addition to the collection, the Hand-Wound Classima Capsule Edition (MOA 10735), delights with a skeletonized...

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Dec 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Swiss Utility, Urban Adventure— The Victorinox Journey 1884 Automatic

Since its inception in 1884, Swiss watchmaker Victorinox has epitomized utilitarian excellence, most notably with the creation of its iconic Swiss Army Knife. Steeped in history and renowned for its commitment to no-nonsense functionality, since entering into horology in 1989 Victorinox has seamlessly transitioned its expertise in tool manufacturing to the world of watches, today...

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Dec 8, 2023 by WatchTime

Two Suns Rising: The Czapek Quai Des Bergues 40.5mm

Geneva-based watchmaker Czapek this fall introduced its latest Quai des Bergues model in a 40.5mm steel case, with a newly developed hand-guilloché pattern executed in a blue or black dial. The slightly smaller steel case retains all of the stylistic signatures of the Quai des Bergues case – with a slight refinement of the case-side...

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Dec 7, 2023 by WatchTime

Hands-On Debut: H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel

Just released by H. Moser & Cie at Dubai Watch Week is the new Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel watch. Taking Moser’s highly successful integrated sport watch and adding an all-new movement, the SSBE wears smaller than the standard Streamliner and adds a stunning blue dial that might make for the sleekest iteration yet. All...

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Nov 16, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Showing at WatchTime New York: Speake-Marin Ripples Blue Jeans

In 2022, independent Swiss luxury watch brand Speake-Marin introduced the Ripples, an integrated stainless-steel watch which offered a completely new design that combines sporty elegance with an unconventional aura. Adding to the collection this year is the new Ripples Blue Jeans, a novel take on the design which makes use of namesake “washed-out” blue jeans...

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Oct 6, 2023 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Chopard L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire

Chopard, a name synonymous with elegance and precision in jewelry and watches, has once again pushed the boundaries of horological excellence with its latest creation, the L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire. As a brand known for its commitment to its craft, Chopard’s L.U.C collection in particular embodies the fusion of tradition and innovation in watchmaking, with...

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Sep 27, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Bell & Ross BR 05 GMT Sky Blue

Bell & Ross is a brand renowned for drawing inspiration from the realms of aviation, with many of its watches taking direct influence from important in-flight instruments utilized by pilots. The BR 05 series— while undoubtedly geared towards the modern city-dwelling resident— also touches this well of inspiration, merging it with sporty-chic “urban” aestheticism. In...

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Sep 19, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Crosswind at the Matterhorn: Reviewing the Hamilton Khaki X-Wind Day Date

“X-Wind” means crosswind and refers to a special function of the Hamilton Khaki X-Wind Day Date pilots’ watch. We accompanied an Air Zermatt helicopter pilot on flights around the Matterhorn and tested the watch to see how it performs in action. (Original photos by Marcus Krüger, story from WatchTime Archives.) Shortly after sunrise, we glide...

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Sep 15, 2023 by Jens Koch

New Standard: Reviewing the Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400

After a development period of five years, Oris launched its new in-house movement with 10-year recommended service intervals and a 10-year warranty. The movement, the Calibre 400, further runs five days and offers increased antimagnetic protection. It debutted in the modern Aquis Date dive watch, a timepiece that represents the essence of the brand, which...

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Sep 10, 2023 by Martina Richter

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